The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers combined to pay more than $88 million in revenue sharing receipts to smaller-market teams for the 2021-2022 season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN. As reported on ESPN, eight more larger-market teams — including New York, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Miami, the LA Clippers and Brooklyn…
Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi is strongly considering a return to Barcelona, writes Foot Mercato. Just three months remain on his deal at the Parc des Princes, and despite PSG’s interest in keeping him the latest indicates that they are still some way off reaching an agreement. The 35-year-old had previously been leaning toward a…
Dolapo Grey has something exciting for all lovers of doughnuts and good snacks. The food vlogger in her new video details her recipe for making soft and fluffy doughnuts at home. Watch: The post How Dolapo Grey Makes Soft and Fluffy Doughnuts was originally published on Bella Naija TV.
Last Friday, the biggest failure of a US bank since the global financial crisis was playing out in real time as a major lender to the tech industry succumbed to a classic bank run. Silicon Valley Bank’s customers were frantically pulling their money from the California-based lender before US regulators intervened to take control. But…
Resident Evil 4 Remake is a substantial improvement over the original game, but not in the ways you might expect. With its over-the-shoulder camera and precision aiming, Resident Evil 4 revolutionized not only survival horror but the shooter genre as a whole when it was released in 2005. With this remake, developer Capcom included a…
Diablo IV, the latest installment of the popular dungeon crawler, comes out in June, but players can try out some of the game in beta before its full release. The Diablo IV open beta and early access beta started Friday. Developer Blizzard Entertainment says the beta will focus on the early parts of the campaign…
Fast-rising Nigerian singer and songwriter, Balogun Oluwaseyi popularly known as Seyi Vibez has lost his mother. Seyi Vibez took to his official Instagram to announce her demise. He described the day as “the darkest day of his life” and prayed for peace in her soul. View this post on Instagram A post shared by B$…
Nigerian Afropop star Adekunle Gold has gifted his mom, Folakemi Kosoko, a house. In the video shared by actress and content creator Kie Kie on her Instagram stories, Adekunle Gold, who recently signed with the American multinational music label Def Jam Recordings, is seen handing over the documents to his mom, who looks stunned at…
Jose Peseiro’s first Nigeria squad for a competitive game under the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Ibrahim Musa Gusau has provided an inkling into the direction of the new board while also stirring selection controversies. Peseiro named a 23-man Super Eagles squad for the second time in a row under the new leadership,…
Crystal Palace parted ways with Patrick Vieira on Friday after reluctantly deciding the manager’s position had become untenable. As reported on GOAL, Vieira was dismissed by Palace after a run of 12 games without a win but the decision was not made lightly. The Eagles opted to dispense with the Frenchman’s services because the club’s…
Lance Reddick, who appeared in major TV series like “The Wire,” “Fringe” and “Bosch” and films like the “John Wick” franchise, which is set to debut “John Wick: Chapter 4” next week, died of natural causes Friday morning, Variety has confirmed with his reps. He was 60. He was found dead at his Studio City…
Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet grounded two of its pilots after they allegedly consumed coffee and pastries inside the cockpit – a snack break that could have gone horribly wrong had one of the hot drinks spilled. A photograph showing an uncovered cup with the airline’s logo placed dangerously close to the control levers inside the…
In honor of The Eras Tour which began on Friday, March 17, Taylor Swift has announced the release of four new songs as reported on Glitter Magazine. Recently, the singer/songwriter took to Instagram and posted a story announcing the exciting news. In the story, Swift stated, “In celebration of The Eras Tour I’m releasing four…
One of Hollywood’s most low-key couples, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, were spotted out in New York City this week, keeping warm amid the chilly temperatures. The pair looked effortlessly cool in their street looks—Lively especially going all out with the cozy layering. The Gossip Girl alum’s outfit was a master class in bed-to-street dressing….
Amgen Inc (AMGN.O) said on Thursday it would cut 450 jobs, or less than 2% of its workforce, making it the company’s second round of layoffs this year amid intensifying pressure on drug prices and high inflation. “We made these changes to realign our expense base in the face of intensifying pressure on drug prices…
European Central Bank supervisors met to tackle growing cracks in the banking system on Friday after a $30 billion lifeline for U.S. lender First Republic Bank (FRC.N) eased fears of its imminent collapse. As reported on Reuters, large U.S. banks on Thursday swooped in to rescue the San Francisco-based bank, which was caught up in…
Food stylist and culinary content creator, Chef Tolani has shared a new recipe vlog on her cooking YouTube channel “Diary of a Kitchen Lover.” In this video, Tolani shares how to make “Banga Paste Stew with Ram Meat.” Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAzBwSV-Yak The post How To Make Banga Paste Stew With Ram Meat By Diary Of A…
Nollywood fans, get ready for a thrilling experience as “Domitilla: The Reboot” is set to hit the big screen in April 2023. The official trailer for the movie is finally here, giving viewers a glimpse into the world of sex workers and the unexpected twists and turns that come with it. It takes us on…
UEFA has announced that Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Burna Boy will co-headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday, June 10. The apex body of footballing competitions in Europe made the announcement on their official social media pages. Burna Boy…
There’s an intoxicating intrigue to Melissa Barrera’s gaze. It’s served her well in the Scream franchise as Sam Carpenter, the daughter of original Ghostface serial killer Billy Loomis, who discovers her own penchant for blood. Under the bright lights of a photo shoot in downtown New York City for PEOPLE’s first digital cover story, the…
The eight teams remaining in this season’s Champions League learned their respective routes to the big-eared trophy in Friday’s draw for the quarterfinal and semifinal stages. After taking down Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, respectively, in the standout fixtures from the round of 16, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid were again handed difficult – and delectable…
Patrick Vieira was fired by Crystal Palace on Friday with the team having been dragged into the Premier League’s relegation fight. As reported on THE SCORE, Palace is in 12th place in the 20-team league but is only five points ahead of last-place Southampton. The team has lost three straight league games and has no…
The telecommunications giant T-Mobile announced it’s buying the budget cell service provider Mint Mobile — best known for its ads with actor and part-owner Ryan Reynolds. The cash-and-stock deal, which includes two other brands, is worth $1.35 billion. As reported on NPR, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said Wednesday that the company would use its size…
Critically acclaimed DJ, and philanthropist Cuppy has added another feather to her cap. She now has a Master of Science in African Studies from Oxford University, marking her third degree and second Master’s. As reported on Bella Naija, her graduation ceremony was held at the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford, where she was joined by her…
Idris Elba and Mo Abudu have joined forces through their production companies, Green Door Pictures and EbonyLife Media, to empower and uplift African stories. As reported on Bella Naija, the powerhouses are giving the next generation of African storytellers world-class training in the industry to help them tell stories that are true to life and…
For his first musical project of the year, Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has teamed up with Marlian Records performing act, Zinoleesky. The new song titled, “Party No Dey Stop” is produced by Kel P and Monro. Stream here. Watch the visualizer below:
Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) said on Thursday it would borrow up to $54 billion from Switzerland’s central bank to shore up liquidity and investor confidence, after a slump in its shares had intensified fears about a global banking crisis. As reported on Reuters, the bank’s announcement, which came in the middle of the night in Zurich,…
Puerto Rico’s Edwin Diaz injured himself in the celebrations after his side’s 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, a victory that sees Puerto Rico qualify for the quarterfinals. As reported on AS, the Mets pitcher, who recently signed a 5-year $100m deal, was celebrating the triumph when his knee went…
A coalition representing the Maine lobster industry is suing an aquarium on the other side of the country for recommending that seafood customers avoid buying a variety of lobster mostly harvested in their state. Industry groups including Maine Lobstermen’s Association are suing the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California for defamation, arguing in a lawsuit filed…
Virgin Orbit is furloughing nearly all its employees and pausing operations for a week as it looks for a funding lifeline, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. As reported on CNBC, shares of Virgin Orbit fell about 33% in after-hours trading from its Wednesday close of $1.01 a share. The stock has slid steadily…
There will be no second season of Willow, Disney+’s live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard. The news comes two months after the eight-episode first season of the show, which served as a sequel to the classic movie, ended its run on the streaming platform. Willow, which picked up…
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) is the new action movie starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne and Ian McShane and in the clip below, we bring you all the clips and trailers of the movie released thus far. The movie will be officially released on 24 March. Enjoy the clip below:
Bobby Caldwell, a soulful R&B singer and songwriter who had a major hit in 1978 with “What You Won’t Do for Love” and a voice and musical style adored by generations of his fellow artists, has died, his wife said Wednesday. Mary Caldwell told The Associated Press that he died in her arms at their…
Nigerian Afropop singer Adekunle Gold has officially signed with Def Jam Recordings, the company tells Billboard. “I’ve been following Adekunle Gold since I first heard his record ‘Sade’ in 2016. Over the years, everything in AG’s world has elevated — his songwriting has refined, the scope of his artistry has widened, his vocals have strengthened,…
In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now the sneakers are going on sale and expected to smash auction records. Sotheby’s in New York will offer up the game-winning…
In “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the epic culmination of the flamboyantly brutal death-wish-meets-video-game-meets-the-zen-of-Keanu-Reeves action series, our hero finds himself in a Berlin nightclub that resembles a pulsating Bauhaus Eurodisco by way of “Fellini Satyricon.” It’s like a concrete cathedral, with giant mosh pits of dancers throwing their arms up to the heavens as waterfalls cascade…
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs. As reported on BBC, this marks the second wave of mass redundancies from the tech giant, which laid off 11,000 employees last November. Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said the cuts – part of a “year of efficiency” – would be…
Nigerian ace rapper and music executive, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, has opened up about why he decided to sign acts like Asake, Fireboy, Adekunle Gold, and others when he did. The highly respected rapper and music executive gave reasons why he signed some of the biggest names in the Nigerian music scene. The…
Electronics giant Samsung says it plans to invest around 300tn won ($230.8bn; £189.6bn) over 20 years in the South Korean government’s push to develop a mega semiconductor hub in the country. This will be put towards building five chip factories, the firm told the BBC. Samsung is the world’s biggest maker of memory chips, smartphones…
AI-generated videos on YouTube are spreading malware. According to a research team at CloudSEK, there has been a 200-300% month-on-month increase in YouTube videos that contain links to stealer malware, a Trojan that gathers information like usernames and passwords from unsuspecting users. The videos spotted by researchers are masked as tutorials on ways to download…
A lion known as the king of the Serengeti has been killed by rivals. As reported on BBC, tour operators and visitors to the national park have paid tribute to the “legendary” Bob Junior – also known as Snyggve – online. The “photogenic” and “coolest cat” in the Serengeti, Bob Jr had a fearsome reputation…
A celebrity gossip YouTuber turned MP will become Japan’s first lawmaker to be kicked out of parliament without ever actually entering it. As reported on BBC, Yoshikazu Higashitani was expelled on Tuesday by his Senate colleagues for never coming to work. He has not attended a single day of parliament sessions since being elected to…
OpenAI has released GPT-4, the latest version of its hugely popular artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT. The new model can respond to images – providing recipe suggestions from photos of ingredients, for example, as well as writing captions and descriptions. It can also process up to 25,000 words, about eight times as many as ChatGPT. Millions…
Jiang Yanyong, a former military surgeon who blew the whistle on Chinese authorities’ cover-up of the 2003 Sars epidemic, has died aged 91. He died of pneumonia on Saturday in Beijing, family friends and Chinese-language media in Hong Kong reported. Dr Jiang was praised for saving lives after writing a letter in the early stage…
With the first John Wick (2014), Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski established a franchise that soars above most action films. Merging an artful aesthetic with brilliantly choreographed and shot fight scenes, it set a standard matched in its three sequels, including the latest, John Wick: Chapter 4. Knives, guns, swords and martial arts come…
Megan Thee Stallion is back in album mode. The Houston rapper revealed she is working on her new album during a very brief red carpet interview at the 2023 Oscars on Sunday (March 12). Meg was stopped by ET and asked if she had any new music coming down the pike. “Oh, I am,” she…
Meek Mill is attempting to sell his Atlanta mansion on Instagram. As reported on XXL MAG, the Philadelphia rapper went on Instagram to tell his 23 million Instagram followers about his new listing. Apparently, Meek Mill is upset that his realtor isn’t working fast enough to get the property sold, so Meek decided to do…
A US court has ruled that “gig” economy giants including Uber and Lyft can continue treating their workers as independent contractors in the state of California. As reported on BBC, the California appeals court found that a labour measure, known as Proposition 22, was largely constitutional. Labour groups and some workers had opposed the measure,…
Gavi has been left without a first team registration, but there are two versions in this regard, LaLiga indicates that the club filed the lawsuit out of time, while the Azulgrana assures that it is a decision of the judge, that it is not a final judgment and that it can be appealed (the latter,…
The singer-songwriter made it known that she had already walked down the aisle. Talented Nigerian singer and songwriter, Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, who is professionally known as Seyi Shay, has opened up about events in her marital life. The singing diva who, sometime in 2022, announced the birth of her first child, who is a girl,…
