Stocks in the United States of America have seen their worst first half of a year since 1970 even as concerns continue to grow over how steps to curb inflation will affect economic growth. As reported in the BBC, between January through June, the benchmark S&P 500 index fell 20.6%, while other major US indexes…
Celebrations are in the air for the Colorado Avalanche as the victory parade is currently in happening live. Despite giving up an early goal in the first period, the Colorado Avalance rallied to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6. Watch the live victory parade below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PLdPT9m_s4
The defamation trail between Hollywood actor and singer, Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, Amber heard might be over but the ripples and reality from the outcome has kept them in the headlines week after week. This time, Heards take the frontseat as multiple sources have reported that the actress is in search of funds to…
As a strategic move to inject a boost into ts finances, Barcelona has sold a portion of its television rights for more than 200 million euros. This was annouced by the club earlier today as the Catalan club said investment firm Sixth Street will invest a total of 207.5 million euros ($215 million) in exchange…
Supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid recently stormed a New York runway with a bold and daring new looks that consisted of short bangs, beached eyebrows and what appeared to be half-shaved heads. However, the sisters’ dramatic transformation was eventually revealed to be the work of prosthetics artists, who had altered their appearance with the…
Terrified and no longer able to endure the trauma of being stalked, living in fear and having her home broken into, American actress and singer, Ariana Grande has gone all out to deal with the situation. The singer has finally put Aharon Brown behind bars after he broke into her residence in Montecito, California on…
British two-time tennis champion Andy Murray has suffered his earliest Wimbledon exit after losing in four sets against American John Isner in the second round. The 35-year-old former world number one clinched the third set to keep alive his hopes but fell 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 to the big-hitting 20th seed. Isner, a…
After an eight-year hiatus, American actress and model, Cameron Diaz has returned to the business of doing one of the things she’s exceptionally good at; making movies. It would be recalled that the actress officially confirmed her retirement from Hollywood in 2018 to the shock and dismay of fans and movie lovers. However, Diaz, is…
Arsenal are on the verge of signing Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, and there’s an interesting story behind his celebration that every Arsenal fan should know. Over a period of 5 seasons, Jesus scored 95 goals in 236 games for Manchester City and after almost every single one of those strikes, he celebrated by bringing…
One year after joining Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea for 113 million euros, Belgian striker, Romelu Lukaku has rejoined the Italian side, Inter Milan on loan. Despite his prolific scoring record in Italy, the Belgian failed to replicate the sam form for the Blues coach and even fell on the wrong side of the manager after his…
Two-time former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has warned drunk trolls against hurling abuses at him warning that they risk ending up with broken jaws. The 32-year-old has moved his camp to Loughborough University and enjoyed mixing on campus. It would be recalled that in May, after taking a late night stroll to ease…
American R&B music star, R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his superstardom to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse. Through tears and anger, several of Kelly’s accusers told a court in New York City, and the singer himself, that he had misled and…
Movie fans all over the world are counting down to the official Friday release of the Minions sequel titled ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru,’ which is scheduled to happen two days from today. Watch the official trailer below. It would be recalled that the official release for Minions: The Rise of Gru at the theatres…
In what would could be described as yet another grand upset, US Open champion, Emma Raducanu has been defeated in straight sets by unseeded Caroline Garcia in the second round of Wimbledon. Raducanu was the no. 10 seed and had been backed by an enthusiastic crowd hoping she would remain in the tournament, but she…
Two Hollywood favourites, Julia Roberts and George Clooney have come together once again to thrill movie lovers in a new romantic comedy titled ‘Ticket to Paradise.’ It would be recalled that both Roberts and Clooney were co-stars in the ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ movie. What’s the Movie About? In the first trailer for the movie, Roberts and…
Airbnb has placed a permanent ban on parties and events at homes on its platform in a move that is largely preferred by hosts. The ban comes after a temporary measure put in place during the pandemic proved popular with hosts. The firm says the rule has become “much more than a public health measure”…
Eric Holder, the alleged killer of American rapper Ermias Asghedom, popularly known as Nipsey Hussle, was unable to attend his trial scheduled for May 28th due to injuries sustained after being assaulted in prison where he is being detained. According to his defense lawyer, Aaron Jansen, his defense lawyer, the alleged killer was assaulted by…
Alabama Barker, the daughter of American singer Travis Barker, has asked for prayers for her father after he was rushed to hospital in what appeared to be a medical emergency. While details of what caused him to be rushed to the hospital remain unclear, he has been admitted at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los…
Chadwick Boseman’s estate will be evenly split between his widow and his parents. It will be recalled that the Black Panther star died on August 28, 2020, at the age of 43 after battling colon cancer which was diagnosed in 2016. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chadwick Boseman (@chadwickboseman) The actor…
The Civil Aviation Authority in the United Kingdom has called on the nation’s busiest airport, Heathrow Airport to reduce passenger charges. It should be recalled that the fees were raised at the end of last year to offset operating losses at the onset of the pandemic. At the time, London’s Heathrow Airport was permitted at…
As the countdown to the World Cup in Qatar continues, organisers have sold 1.8 million tickets for this year’s edition of the event. This was revealed in a statement issued by the world soccer governing body FIFA ahead of the next round of ticket sales expected to open on July 5. There is a special…
Known for her roles in the popular flicks like ‘ER’ and ‘Ray Donovan’, American actress, Mary Mara has died at the age of 61. According to her lawyer, the New York State Police responded to a call at 8.10 local time on Saturday, with the caller reporting a “possible drowning.” Confirming her death in a…
In a dramatic epic encounter, Seven-time tennis champion, Serena Williams suffered a humiliating second straight Wimbledon first-round exit as she was stunned into defeat by French debutant Harmony Tan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) After a year of retiring injured from a what many feared would be her…
American-born Nigerian singer Davido has signed a new managerial deal and partnership with record label LVRN (Love Renaissance). LVRN, a subsidiary of the parent company Universal Music Group will be taking over management and providing expertise to the singer’s existing team, including Asa Asika of The Plug and Bobo Ajudua. The partnership was recently announced…
Former NBA star, Shaquille O’Neal has sent a message to the current owners of the franchise to begin negotiating the sale of Orlando Magic basketball team. It should be recalled that Orlando Magic was the team that gave O’Neal the opportunity to make his grand debut back in 1992. During an episode of his podcast…
As Nigerian-born New Zealand professional mixed martial athlete, Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya looks to defend his UFC middleweight title against Jared Cannonier, he continues to prepare himself for the challenge ahead with brutal sparring sessions. In a recent video uploaded to his official YouTube channel, ‘FREESTYLEBENDER,’ Adesanya was seen with Dan “The Hangman” Hooker…
Despite a widespread call by fans to see Johnny Depp reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie, a spokesperson for the actor has denied rumours that the actor was holding talks with Disney to reprise the role. According to Fox News Digital, the 59-year-old actor was on the…
The police in Atlanta have revealed that an accomplished music executive in the city, Chaka Zulu who manages popular rapper Ludacris was one of several people shot outside a popular Buckhead restaurant on Monday. The triple shooting left one person dead and two hospitalized in an incident that happened in the parking lot of a…
Barcelona forward, Memphis Depay was recently spotted spending time in the company of Nigerian singer, Davido, in Los Angeles. The former Manchester United forward who faces an uncertain future in Spain following an injury-blighted first season with the Blaugrana, was seen in a happy mood with the superstar. It was gathered that Depay, who has…
The latest striker to join Guardiola’s Manchester City team, Erling Haaland will live in the mansion of departing Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba. Mutiple reports have emerged stating that Haaland wants to take over Pogba’s three million pound mansion in Manchester after the Norwegian completed his move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City and continues…
Nigerian singer, Fireboy DML has emerged the first Afrobeat artiste to perform at the BET Awards in the history of the event. The singer introduced by the host Taraji P. Henson as “the first live Afrobeats performance” and it started off with a performance of his latest hit single “Playboy.” With the help of his…
In a incident that was never expected, Ben Affleck’s 10-year-old son jumped into the driver’s seat of a Lamborghini vehicle that had the engine running, put the car in reverse and ended up hitting another luxury car. Both Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez had been visiting a luxury car rental dealership with Ben and Jenifer…
The BET Awards, which celebrate Black excellence in music, culture and sports was full of glamour, prestige, pizzazz and lots of unforgettable moments. The latest edition of the event was hosted by Taraji P. Henson rolled into life with a shining performance by Lizzo who delivered one of her latest hit, “About Damn Time.” Several…
The chairman of spectacles maker EssilorLuxottica (ESLOF) and one of Italy’s wealthiest business figures, Leonardo Del Vecchio has died aged 87. This was revealed in a statement issued by his company earlier today on Monday. “EssilorLuxottica sadly announces today that its chairman has passed away,” the group said in a statement, adding that the the…
Nigerian singer, Tems (born Temilade Openiyi) has won the Best International Act at the 2022 BET Awards. Watch the video below. The award show, which celebrates Black excellence in music, culture and sports, was held on Sunday, 26, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Tems was nominated in this category alongside fellow Nigerian…
Diddy has been a staple in the game for decades, and BET gave him a proper tribute at tonight’s 2022 BET Awards. Watch the full video below. Jodeci and Mary J Blige delivered the vocals before Diddy himself appeared to perform “Victory,” “All About The Benjamins” with The LOX and Lil’ Kim, “I Need A…
A forensic team in South Africa has been going through the nightclub known as the Enyobeni Tavern to try to understand how 21 teenagers died under unexplained circumstances as they try to unravel what exactly took place. There were no visible injuries on the bodies of the deceased found at the scene, the authorities have…
Popular British voice artist and game show announcer, Graham Skidmore, who was well known for his voiceover on ITV game show Blind Date, has died aged 90. Referred to by presenter Cilla Black as “Our Graham”, Skidmore’s voice was familiar to millions of viewers in the 1980s and 90s. He was heard (but not seen)…
While being honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid tribute to his late ex Kim Porter. “Baby girl, this is for you,” Diddy said, before launching into a performance of ‘I’ll Be Missing You.’ Watch the clip below. The 52-year-old rapper went…
The Colorado Avalanche have defeated the two-time defending champion, Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Stanley Cup. The Avalanche defeated the Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final behind a goal and an assist from Nathan MacKinnon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colorado Avalanche (@coloradoavalanche) Tampa Bay fell…
As the battle to build a title-winning premiere league team heats up in preparation for the incoming 2022-23 season, Arsenal ‘have completed the £45m signing of Gabriel Jesus after finalising personal terms on a five-year deal’ having already agreed a fee with Man City – and now Guardiola will go after Kalvin Phillips. View this…
Former professional footballer, the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and co-owner of Salford City, David Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham are one of the most adorable couples alive today but this doesn’t mean that they don’t get on each others nerve. In his latest interview his former Manchester United team-mate and…
Ever since publicly representing Hollywood actor and singer, Johnny Depp, Camille Vasquez’s name continues to weave its way in and out of the headlines, especially on the strength of her role as the lawyer who guided him into securing a celebrated win over American actress, Amber Heard in the high-profile defamation lawsuit. During the trial,…
Hollywood’s iconic actor, Clint Eastwood clocked 92 years on May 21 and it didn’t come as a surprise to celebrate his journey, his person and the performance he still puts in at his age. Interestingly, details of how the actor has been able to stay in shape have been revealed. However, his appearances are becoming…
Irish singer, songwriter and primary lyricist of the U2 rock band, Bono has revealed that he has a half-brother, whose existence he was unaware of for decades. “I have another brother, whom I love and adore, who I didn’t know I had,” he told BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Bono went on to explain…
Determined to strengthen its side against formidable opponents in the Premier League scheduled to return in August, Nottingham Forest have signed Nigeria forward, Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin for a club record fee. The 24-year-old joins newly promoted Forest on a five-year deal for a reported £17m. Awoniyi scored 20 goals in 43 games across…
It has been 3 months since American actress, Sandra Bullock announced what she called her temporary retirement from acting to give her the quality of time she needs to be with her family. It should be recalled that during the SXSW Festival, where she was promoting her latest movie, ‘The Lost City,’ the actress made…
Automobile giant, Toyota is recalling 2,700 of its first mass-produced all-electric vehicles over concerns that wheels of the cars risk falling off. According to a spokesperson who spoke to the BBC, the bolts on the bZ4X’s wheels “can loosen to the point where the wheel can detach from the vehicle” after “low-mileage use.” The recall…
North Dakotans are outraged as Bill Gates, the largest private farmland owner in the US, apparently buys a $13.5 million potato farm American billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates who owns the largest rivate farmland has acquired a potato farm in North Dakota and local residents are not happy with the move. The state’s agricultural commissioner, Doug…
Despite the transfer buzz around Paris Saint Germain forward Neymar continues to grow, Chelsea are believed to be in pole position to make a sensational move to secure the Brazilian winger. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NJ 🇧🇷 (@neymarjr) The Brazil international endured a poor season at the Parc des Princes…
