Disney’s streaming business has continued to grow – but its losses are rising too. As reported by the BBC, the media giant said it had added more than 12 million subscribers to its Disney+ streaming platform in the three months ended in September. But the unit lost nearly $1.5bn – a hit that weighed on…
Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage has used her new single to address the issues of her infamous sex tape which was leaked an online couple of months ago. In her latest single ‘Loaded’ feat. red-hot act Asake released on Tuesday, 8th November, Tiwa Savage addressed the issues of her sex tape which was leaked online by…
Nigerian superstar Rema recently held the London concert of his ‘Raves & Roses’ tour at the O2 Brixton Arena and he thrilled fans with a selection of his hit songs. As reported by Pulse, Rema recently held the London leg of his ‘Raves & Roses’ tour at the 5,000-capacity O2 Arena Brixton Arena. During the…
Tesla boss Elon Musk has sold another 19.5 million shares of the electric car maker worth $3.95bn (£3.4bn), filings with the US financial watchdog show. As reported by the BBC, the news comes less than two weeks after the world’s richest man completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter. Tesla’s share price has fallen by more…
Coming on the heel of the report of convicted fraudster, Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpupi getting sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison after he was found guilty of laundering proceeds of a school financing scam, business email compromise and other fraudulent cyber schemes, fresh pleas from his wife and a Nigerian Imam have…
Senegal forward Sadio Mane will miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury at the Allianz Arena in Munich. As reported by The PUNCH, the Bayern attacker came off after just 20 minutes of the game against Werder Bremen, which ended 6-1 in favour of the Bundesliga champions. Senegal’s World Cup…
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced that it will cut 13% of its workforce. As reported by BBC, the first mass lay-offs in the firm’s history will result in 11,000 employees, from a worldwide headcount of 87,000, losing their jobs. Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said the cuts were “the most difficult…
Last month police said they made one of the largest seizures of 3D printed firearm components in the UK. Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command had discovered what they alleged was a “suspected makeshift 3D firearms factory” at a home in London on 7 October.Officers said it demonstrated how “the emerging threat of…
After a total investment of over $90 million, Kuda, the money app for Africans is launching new offices in the United Kingdom (UK) as part of a major global expansion drive, as reported by Independent. A statement issued by the media consultant to the company said that the launch would among other things, enable hundreds…
It might have been the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City, but hours before hitting the event’s red carpet, model Kendall Jenner was spotted in a more off-duty look. She wore a casual, but put-together look consisting of a chic black sheath dress and small rectangular sunnies. But it was her comfy sneakers that…
After delivering the impressive tune Jaiye Foreign with Zinoleesky, Tiwa Savage comes through with something more substantial for her fans. She combines forces with the rave-of-the-moment Asake for her latest offering titled, Loaded. Asake on the other hand, hot off the back of his multiple hit singles, and of course, his critically acclaimed debut album,…
Don’t Worry Darling is now available to stream on HBO Max as of November 7 and as you might have guessed, you’ll need a subscription to watch it. Don’t Worry Darling is a science-fiction thriller starring Pugh as an endearing ’50s housewife, Alice, who moves with her husband, Jack, to an experimental town. The men…
Chris Evans may have put down Captain America’s shield but he’s got a new badge of honor: he’s been named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. People’s selection was announced on Stephen Colbert’s late night show and on the magazine’s website. Evans, who for nearly a decade played Captain America in Marvel’s sprawling superhero films, takes…
Stephen Curry had never been happier about a win in the 11th game of the regular season than he was about the Golden State Warriors’ 116-113 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. Coming off a five-game losing streak, the Warriors considered this to be as close to a must-win game as possible this…
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, which starts later this month, Brazil’s head coach, Tite has announced his official list of 26 players for the tournament. As reported by Marca, what stands out the most from his selection is that there are nine forwards in the squad, namely Neymar, Vinicius, Richarlison, Raphinha, Gabriel Jesus, Rodrygo,…
As a part of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, one of the movie’s theme songs, “Alone,” sung by a gifted Nigerian award-winning singer and songwriter, Burna Boy, has been released. The song, “Alone” has has been published as one of the theme songs for Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This eye-catching track “Alone”…
Football pundit, Richard Keys, has urged the FA to penalize Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta for his unacceptable touchline behaviour during his side’s Premier League derby win over Chelsea.Arsenal secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Gabriel Magalhaes scored the only goal of the match in the second half to give the Gunners…
Nigerian artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji also known as Mohbad has responded to his ongoing rift with his former boss, Naira Marley and his record label, Marlian Records in his newly released single. The singer in his new track titled ‘Tiff’ spoke about how he was dealt with by his former boss and label mates. Recall that…
Sonic Frontiers Is Out On Switch, Are You Getting It? Well, it’s finally here – after what feels like forever, fans of Sonic the Hedgehog can finally get their hands on the latest “open-zone” entry Sonic Frontiers. There’s definitely been a lot going on with this game in the lead-up. There were concerns about delays,…
New York Rapper Hurricane G, known for songs including “El Barrio” and “Underground Lockdown,” has died after a battle with lung cancer. As reported by Los Angeles Times, fellow rapper Erick Sermon, who shares a daughter with G, confirmed her death Sunday in a statement posted on Instagram. G, whose real name was Gloria Rodriguez,…
50 Cent is again making jokes at Madonna’s expense. This time, Fif is poking fun at the 64-year-old pop star for lip syncing Kendrick Lamar lyrics as reported by XXL. The “Like a Virgin” singer has earlier shared a video of herself on Instagram. In the clips, Madonna is intensely rapping the chorus to Baby…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Tiwatope Savage, popularly known as Tiwa Savage, has unveiled the official release date for her collaboration with Asake. Having dropped “Jaiye Foreign,” which featured sensational street-hop singer Zinoleesky and was produced by Pheelz, as her first song for 2022, the songstress is set to follow up with a new…
Twitter is delaying the rollout of account verifications for its paid Twitter Blue subscription plan until after the midterm elections, a source with knowledge of the decision confirmed to CNN. As reported by CNN Business, the decision to push back the new feature comes one day after the platform launched an updated version of its…
Apple reportedly wants to put an end to “Hey.” The company is said to be training its voice assistant Siri to pick up on commands without needing the first half of the prompt phrase “Hey Siri.” As reported by CNN Business, the trigger phrase is used to launch Siri on various products, including the iPhone,…
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss Monday’s contest versus the Utah Jazz with left foot soreness, the team announced. This will mark James’ first absence of the season. The 37-year-old played in all nine of the Lakers’ games to date, averaging just over 36 minutes per contest. Guards Lonnie Walker and Patrick Beverley…
The Apple Music Live Show featuring Wizkid, which was prerecorded in October 2022, has received an official release date and the event’s teaser. The Apple Music Live featuring Big Wiz saw the singer perform the new songs off his ‘More Love Less Ego’ album in a private event held in the UK for an exclusive…
Barcelona and Manchester United will face each other in the Europa League knockout round play-offs following Monday’s draw. As reported by The Score, Barca were eliminated from the Champions League group stage to drop into the Europa League for the second season running, while United came second in their Europa League group. The last meeting…
The round of 16 in this season’s Champions League promises to deliver fireworks. And possibly some retribution. Monday’s draw produced several tantalizing matchups, including a rematch of last season’s final between Liverpool and reigning champions Real Madrid. The Spanish club claimed a 1-0 victory and record-extending 14th European Cup back in May. Not to be…
Nigerian multilingual singer and international star, Yemi Alade, has wowed fans home and abroad with her latest exploit as she shuts down the Parisian L’Olympia Arena. The singer who’s signed to independent label, Effyzzie Music Group, had hit this benchmark on the 6th of November when she held her solo show at the approximately 3,000…
In the aftermath of Arsenal FC’s 5-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest manager Mikel Arteta played down fears Bukayo Saka’s early substitution put him in doubt for the 2022 World Cup.“Hopefully not,” the Gunners coach replied when asked if his likely participation for England in the tournament was at threat, as reported by Forbes. “It was…
The owner of Liverpool has confirmed that it is open to selling shares in the Premier League club amid reports it is inviting offers from potential buyers, as reported by The Score. Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said in a statement that it remains committed to the club, which it bought in 2010 and has guided…
World Cup referee Facundo Tello dished out 10 red cards in Argentina’s Champions Trophy final on Sunday after Racing Club midfielder Carlos Alcaraz sparked a melee in front of the Boca Juniors fans with his match-winning goal celebration. With the teams level at 1-1 in the final minutes of extra time, Alcaraz directed a header…
Southampton have sacked manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and are set to open talks with Luton boss Nathan Jones about taking charge of the Premier League strugglers. As reported by The Score, the south coast club axed Hasenhuttl on Monday after their eighth loss in 14 league games, a 4-1 defeat against Newcastle, left them languishing in…
Twitter’s founder Jack Dorsey apologized for growing the company too quickly after Elon Musk’s team laid off approximately half of the workforce, as reported by NBC News. “Folks at Twitter past and present are strong and resilient. They will always find a way no matter how difficult the moment. I realize many are angry with…
With the new film finally making its way to theaters, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever co-writer/director Ryan Coogler recalls his final conversation with Chadwick Boseman. The Oscar nominee led the cast of the previous Marvel Cinematic Universe movie in the titular role of Wakanda’s king and protector, and was expected to return for the sequel prior…
Adidas could snap up the boss of crosstown rival Puma to succeed outgoing CEO Kasper Rorsted. As reported by CNN, the sportswear company said Friday that it’s in talks with Puma CEO Bjørn Gulden to step in as successor to Rorsted, who is due to depart some time in 2023. Gulden, meanwhile, is set to…
Released on the 26th of August 2022, the hit song ‘Calm Down’ remix by Rema featuring the international singer Selena Gomez has achieved a new feat worth celebrating as ‘Calm Down’ remix by Rema received its first Brit certification today, Friday, November 4, 2022. The record-breaking single was certified Silver after it sold over 200,000…
Reigning champions Manchester City made their return to Korea as part of their global trophy tour, bringing with them the Premier League cup, as reported by Korea JoongAng Daily. At SJ Kunsthalle in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, eager City fans lined up Sunday to get a closer look at one of the most coveted pieces…
The Lagos State Police Command yesterday said the autopsy conducted on the corpse of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of Davido and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland, revealed that he died as a result of drowning. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development, saying the results from an autopsy on Ifeanyi came out on…
Dmitry Bivol retained his WBA light heavyweight title in lopsided fashion with a unanimous decision over Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As reported by ESPN, the win, via scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 117-111, comes after Bivol broke through in May with an upset victory over Canelo Alvarez, ESPN’s…
Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson could miss extended time after injuring his right knee on Friday night, as reported by ESPN. Coach Monty Williams did not comment on the extent of the injury on Saturday before the team’s game against the Trail Blazers. The Athletic reported that the Suns fear Johnson has a torn meniscus,…
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum, who serves as the president of the National Basketball Players Association, said Kyrie Irving’s social media post about an antisemitic film and the controversy that ensued can be used as a teaching moment for all players. As reported by ESPN, McCollum made his first public statements on Irving on…
Arsenal leapfrog Manchester City to Top Premier League as Gabriel Goal Sees Off ChelseaArsenal returned to the top of the Premier League courtesy of a 1-0 win over London rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. As reported by ESPN, Gabriel put Arsenal ahead on 63 minutes with his second goal of the season to…
Zegna’s luxe leisurewear offerings just got a lot more interesting. The Italian menswear label has just pre-launched its new Triple Stitch Sneakers, designed in collaboration with London-based footwear designer Daniel Bailey (aka MRBAILEY), at Kith. The hiking-inspired shoes debuted in the brand’s Summer 2023 fashion show in Oasi Zegna and are “ideal for roaming the…
Twitter has launched an updated version of its iOS app that promises to allow users to pay a monthly subscription to receive a blue checkmark on their profiles, a feature that Elon Musk, the company’s new owner, has proposed as a way to fight spam on the platform. As reported by CNN, the app’s latest…
In 2019, Netflix said in a letter to shareholders “we… are advertising free,” and added that being commercial-free is a “deep part of our brand proposition.” As reported by CNN, all that changed on Thursday when the streaming leader launched “Basic with Ads,” the platform’s much anticipated ad-supported subscription plan. The new tier will cost…
Singer and rapper Aaron Carter has died at the age of 34, as reported by BBC. He was the younger brother of the Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter. Website TMZ said Carter was found dead in his bath at his home in Lancaster, California, on Saturday morning. Representatives of his team confirmed his death, PA reported….
Nigerian megastar and A-list Afrobeats ambassador, Wizkid, had a sitdown with journalist, Yomi Adegoke for The Guardian and spoke on his intended music legacy and current struggles with his ego. The star who’d spoken about his view on different facets of life and his music-making process, had shared that like his forthcoming album, he still…
Marvel blockbuster movie, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” unveils more Nigerian star artists featured in the soundtrack. Recall, earlier this month, the soundtrack featuring the Rihanna-led single “Lift Me Up,” which serves as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Tems acknowledges Rihanna for co-writing the song with her, while Rema, on the other hand, shared…
Barcelona boss, Xavi Hernandez has explained that letting Gerard Pique leave the club is one of the greatest decisions of his career. Pique had earlier announced that Sunday’s La Liga game at Camp Nou will be his last game for the Catalan giants. Xavi described his fellow team-mate’s decision to retire as a ‘gesture of…
