Epic Games, maker of the hit video game “Fortnite,” has agreed to pay a total of $520 million to settle US government allegations that it misled millions of players, including children and teens, into making unintended purchases and that it violated a landmark federal children’s privacy law. As part of the agreement, Epic will pay…
Brazil great Pele’s cancer has advanced, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is being treated. The three-time World Cup winner has been in hospital for just over three weeks. His daughter said on social media that he would spend Christmas in hospital. The Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein said Pele “presents cancer disease progression and…
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), on Tuesday, named Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan as Africa’s Best Female Athlete for the Year 2022. Winner at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham where she set a record and also the World Championships in Oregon, where she set a new World Record of 12.12s in the Hurdles event, Amusan has…
Lionel Messi sits on Sergio Aguero’s shoulders, both hands clasped firmly on the World Cup trophy as he holds it aloft. A broad smile is etched across his face, his eyes alight; it is a moment of pure, raw joy, the culmination of a lifelong dream after years of World Cup heartbreak all captured in…
The Super Ballon d’Or was awarded on 24 December 1989. The award was to commemorate the 30th anniversary of France Football Magazine. Alfredo Di StéfanoThe great Alfredo Di Stéfano was the recipient of the prize, with the Argentine pipping Johan Cruyff and Michel Platini in the vote. Only European players were considered for the award,…
Veteran Comedian, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, on Thursday, announced a breakup with his wife, Elsie Okpocha. As reported by Punch, Basketmouth celebrated Elsie’s 44th birthday anniversary around September but failed to celebrate their annual wedding anniversary which usually comes up in November. Taking to his verified social media to announce their divorce, Basketmouth…
Marcus Rashford wasted no time readjusting to club matters after his World Cup campaign with England as he scored a fine solo goal in Manchester United’s EFL Cup win over Burnley at Old Trafford. As reported by the BBC, Rashford was one of five United players on duty in Qatar to make manager Erik ten…
The physical tests are starting to heat up at Valdebebas as Real Madrid’s fitness trainer Antonio Pintus has begun ramping up the team’s fitness levels as they prepare for their return to La Liga on December 30th when they face Real Valladolid. Today, Pintus had the players put on hypoxic masks for the first half…
Argentine national soccer team stars Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, along with coach Lionel Scaloni, were forced to fly in a helicopter over the center of Buenos Aires after their bus got stuck in the massive crowds gathered to watch the parade celebrating the country’s World Cup victory, Argentine federal police said on Tuesday….
Reports from Brazil are suggesting that the deal to bring Andrey Santos to Chelsea is now sealed and completed. The player has reportedly chosen Chelsea. Chelsea have been in negotiations to sign Santos for weeks now, and they finally look to have gotten their man. Santos has chosen Chelsea over Manchester City and Newcastle United,…
Twitter owner Elon Musk has confirmed that he will step down as the company’s CEO, but only when he identifies a successor, directly addressing for the first time a Twitter poll he created this week in which millions of users voted for his ouster. In a tweet, Musk said he would resign “as soon as…
Dwayne Johnson shares a disappointing Black Adam update as the DC Universe film dealt with the financial struggle at the box office. The fate of the DCU has been unknown for the last few weeks as Gunn and Peter Safran are now leading the franchise. Having spent nearly two decades trying to bring Black Adam…
Tens of thousands of jubilant Moroccans welcomed their national team home Tuesday after the players exceeded the North African nation’s wildest expectations and finished fourth at the World Cup in Qatar. Fans packed squares and lined up along avenues and streets in and around Rabat, lighting flares, waving flags, dancing to the beat of drums…
Billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia has agreed to purchase the majority stake of the Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Mercury for a record price of $4 billion, Ishbia and current owner Robert Sarver announced on Tuesday. The deal will end Sarver’s tumultuous tenure. Ishbia is well-known and well-regarded within the league office, including with commissioner…
The Bank of England has unveiled plans to keep a lasting legacy alive with the circulation of new banknotes featuring King Charles III in mid-2024. The United Kingdom’s central bank made the first public announcement on the design in the days leading up to the royal coronation in May. Officials said the king’s picture would…
Nigerian singer Small Doctor and popular football star Obafemi Martins recently had an exchange that humoured social media users. A video making the rounds online captured the moment Small Doctor got on a video call with Martins and challenged him to send his bank account details. From indications, the singer wanted to appreciate the footballer…
Letitia Wright says being part of major Hollywood franchises is “like walking on a plank to the end” but she tries to “enjoy the moments” as well as building a legacy. As reported by Eastern Daily Press, the Black Panther star spoke to fellow British star John Boyega during an interview by US media outlet…
Lionel Messi not only captured that elusive World Cup title with Argentina defeating France in a thrilling final Sunday, but he and his teammates will receive a hefty financial prize for their win. All World Cup participants receive prize money for making the tournament, but as each teams advances through the group stages and the…
James Cameron has been caught flipping the bird at fans who booed him for not signing autographs. As reported by Pagesix, after the famed director attended a screening of his new film, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” in Los Angeles Saturday, he refused to stop for a crowd of autograph-seeking fans at the WGA building….
One of the rags that was used by Nigerian superstar Burna Boy to wipe the sweat from his face and arms while performing at the National Stadium last Sunday could be up for grabs. As reported by The Star, Britney Barned nearly suffered a heart attack after she caught a rag thrown into crowd by…
Leo Messi ticked the World Cup off his list of possible achievements but, after plenty of celebrations, he will have to consider his future. Barcelona are watching the situation closely, with Messi’s contract at Paris Saint-Germain finishing at the end of the season. He has the option to extend in Paris for another season, return…
Brazil legend, Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima has congratulated Lionel Messi following his World Cup victory in Qatar as Argentina defeated France. As reported by Vanguard, Messi played a phenomenal role in a six-goal thriller that ended a 3-3 draw after extra time as French forward Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick. Argentina won 4-2 on…
Paris Saint-Germain are confident that Lionel Messi will agree to sign a contract extension in the French capital, despite rumours of a summer move to MLS. As reported by Eurosport, the World Cup winner’s current deal is set to expire in the summer and the two parties are yet to engage in formal contract negotiations….
O.J. Simpson is doubling down on his claim that he is not Khloe Kardashian’s dad, as there were many rumors through the years that he and Kris Jenner had a thing going on as reported by Marca. O.J. Simpson Went to the Full Send PodcastSimpson attended the “Full Send Podcast,” and the hosts addressed the…
American veteran rapper, Shawn Corey Carter, popularly known as Jay-Z, has announced Burna Boy, Tems, Drake, and some others as artistes who sang his favourties songs in 2022. The music executive and businessman, who owns 20% of streaming platform Tidal, made a playlist of his favorite songs for the year 2022 via that same platform,…
Pusha T is no longer the president of GOOD Music after seven years of being at the helm of Kanye West’s label as reported by Marca. Pusha T spoke with XXL about the situation with Kanye West and about his relationship with him during his tenure. Pusha has said that he’ll be distancing himself from…
Famous disc jockey, DJ Cuppy, gushes as she meets her future father-in-law, Ryan Taylor’s father weeks after their engagement. It would be recalled that the duo got engaged some weeks ago after 25 days of courting and has since been rolling out romantic photos. In a recent post via Instagram, Ryan Taylor shared photos of…
Media Personality, OAP Toolz, has revealed that she will never allow her children to go sleepover at their friend’s house unless they have attained eighteen years old. The mother of two boys, made this known while responding to a question someone asked her. Someone had asked her if it is proper for a parent to…
Amber Heard has settled the defamation lawsuit with her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, according to a statement posted on her verified Instagram account. Heard said she has “made no admission” and that the settlement is “not an act of concession.” She pointed to her experience with the American legal system as part of her motivation for…
When it comes to Tom Cruise’s daredevil stunts, the sky is literally the limit. As reported by CNN, the 60-year-old Hollywood action hero shared a video of himself thanking fans for making “Top Gun: Maverick” a box office hit –while flinging himself out of a plane. “Hey everyone, here we are over stunning South Africa,…
The 30 BG boss Davido made his long-anticipated return to social media and the public eye on Sunday, December 18, 2022, when he delivered a memorable and record-breaking performance at the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2022 finals ceremony. The 30 BG boss became the first and only Nigerian artist in history to…
Is Elon Musk resigning as “chief Twit” or not? That’s the question remaining to be answered this Monday evening, more than 12 hours after an unscientific poll posted by the Twitter CEO resulted in 57.5% of participants voting that he should step down as head of the beleaguered social media company. The move came after…
Terry Hall, lead singer of the English 2 tone and ska revival band The Specials, has died. As reported by CNN, the news of Hall’s passing was shared on the band’s verified social media accounts, who on Facebook wrote that he died “following a brief illness.” The post called Hall “our beautiful friend, brother and…
Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad arrived home to a jubilant Buenos Aires in the early hours of Tuesday morning, with massive crowds lining the streets and cheering their champions’ return. Captain Lionel Messi stepped off the plane first, holding the gold trophy aloft, followed by his triumphant team onto a red carpet at the airport, greeted…
French striker Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from international football – on his 35th birthday – a day after Les Bleus lost against Argentina on penalties in the World Cup final. The Ballon d’Or winner, who scored 37 times in 97 appearances, was expected to lead the line for France in Qatar but missed…
Nigeria and Rwanda have signed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis Accords, becoming the first African nations to join the accords. As reported by Vanguard, Nigeria’s Minister of Communication and Digital Infrastructure, Professor Isa Pantami and Chief Executive Officer for Rwanda’s Space Agency CEO, Col Francis Ngabo signed the pact on behalf of…
Football fans in Argentina let loose in the captial Buenos Aires on Sunday after Lionel Messi led the country to victory in one of the most dramatic World Cup finals in history. Messi came to Qatar looking to crown a glittering career by leading Argentina to a third World Cup triumph and managed just that…
022 has been an amazing year for Kizz Daniel, and one feature that has remained constant in his fantastic career is his ability to give fitting official videos to his songs. Time and again, he partners with the most talented music video directors to drop beautiful visuals. He again does that effortlessly with the visuals…
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a backlash in Portugal if he says yes to a staggering £173million-a-year offer on the table from Saudi Arabian club, Al-Nassr. Sportsmail reports that the three-year deal would see Ronaldo commit to becoming the face of football in Saudi. And this includes fronting the country’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup….
Drake lost a $1 million bet he placed on Argentina winning the World Cup yesterday, December 18, even though his prediction was right. The Canadian rapper had placed a bet on the South American team winning the tournament in normal time. Mbappe’s two quick goals which pushed the match into extra time ruined Drake’s wager.
While people around the globe were watching a thrilling FIFA World Cup final, Twitter decided to drop a bombshell and banned links promoting other social networks. The list currently includes Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, Truth Social, Tribel, Nostr, and Post. Plus, link-in-bio tools like Linktree and Lnk.Bio are also banned — these services are commonly used…
Former Brazilian footballer, Ronaldinho believes that his former teammate at FC Barcelona has many more years left in the sport. As reported by AS, ionel Messi has just made history in Qatar. La Pulga has finally lifted the World Cup, the only significant trophy he hadn’t won yet in an illustrious career. Argentina touched the…
Erling Haaland can’t wait for the Premier League to resume, and has got us all excited in his typically hilarious way. As reported by TalkSport, the Manchester City superstar has won fans worldwide with not only his world class talent but his down-to-Earth media presence, which has sadly been missed for the past month. With…
Twitter’s owner Elon Musk is asking users of the social media platform to vote on his future as its chief executive. In a poll to his 122 million followers, he tweeted: “Should I step down as head… I will abide by the results.” The technology tycoon, who also runs Tesla and Space X, has faced…
Iran’s Hadi Choopan dethroned Mamdouh Elssbiay to win his maiden Men’s Open trophy at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. He edged out runner-up Derek Lunsford and third-place-finisher Nick Walker. The competition was held at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from December 15-17. Mr. Olympia is the title awarded to the winner of…
Hard Rock International joins fans around the globe in celebration of the world-renowned soccer legend, Lionel Messi, and his first global quadrennial tournament win. As part of an ongoing partnership with the Hard Rock International “LIVE GREATNESS” campaign, Messi teamed up with the brand once again to launch a new retail collection and spin on…
In a history-making event, Nigerian superstar Davido joined the duo of Aisha and Trinidad Cardona to perform ‘Hayya Hayya’ (Better Together) at the finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup 2022 Official on Sunday. The track is the first single of the multi-song FIFA 2022 World Cup 2022 official soundtrack. It is Davido’s first public…
After four weeks of soccer.in Qatar, Argentina has been crowned the World Cup champion, beating France on penalty kicks Sunday in what will be remembered as one of the great finals of all time. Lionel Messi is a world champion for the first time, finally capturing the just about the only trophy missing from his…
Mike Tyson was the proud owner of three pet tigers in the 1990s/2000s and paid $50,000 each for them. At the peak of his powers as boxing’s heavyweight champion of the world, ‘Iron’ Mike had pretty much everything money could buy. However, as a result of a chance meeting one day, he even managed to…
Emiliano Martinez took the opportunity to mock France star Kylian Mbappe as Argentina celebrated their World Cup success with a song and dance. The Argentina players danced around the dressing room after beating France in the 2022 World Cup final. They were all heard singing “a minute’s silence for” in tandem, before leaving a gap…
