Grace Geyoro became the first women’s Euros player to claim first half hat-trick as France went 5-0 up before the break. Italy clawed one back but almost had their captain sent off in a nightmare start for Milena Bertolini’s team France have definitely sent a message in this tournament, they weren’t being talked about a…
Billionaire businessman, Elon Musk has responded to Twitter’s move to file a lawsuit against him by tweeting out a meme of him laughing shortly after Twitter reportedly instituted a move to sue him for dropping his $44 billion takeover bid of the company. The post has a series of four photos of the Telsa founder…
Following the resistance from Ajax towards Arsenal in the latter’s quest to sign Lisandro Martinez, the Gunners may end up looking elsewhere as the pursuit of defensive targets drags on this summer. However, Mikel Arteta has expressed his happiness with the club’s transfer business so far but admitted there remains more to be done. Gabriel…
Apple Pay Later will now allow users to split the cost of their purchases into four, interest-free payments anywhere Apply Pay is accepted, as reported by Fox Business. The new BNPL option, according to Fox Business, will be available in the wallet app when Apple releases iOS 16 in September. BNPL providers partner with retailers…
Ajax are looking to exploit the chase for central defender Lisandro Martinez as they want both Arsenal and Manchester United to get into a bidding war, as reported by the Mirror According to the Mirror, both Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in signing Martinez from Ajax in the summer transfer window. Arsenal have had…
A total of 17 bodies have been recovered in Nigeria’s commercial capital city of Lagos after a boat accident that led to a frantic search for passengers, the inland waterways agency revealed. According to the Lagos State Waterways Authority, the commuter boat had set sail against rules that bar night movement. Unfortunately, the tide carried…
Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland has made it clear that Manchester City will be his home for the long term after bounding into the Etihad Stadium as he made his first appearance in front of the club’s supporters. The 21-year-old didn’t hold back in taking a swipe at club rivals Manchester United by claiming he found…
Defending champion, Novak Djokovic recorded a four-set victory Sunday over Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon, picking up his seventh championship at the All England Club. Djokovic defeated Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7). He moves into a second-place tie for most wins at Wimbledon. With this feat, he’s currently tied with Pete Sampras and William Renshaw…
In a tragic incident that has left families ofthe victims reeling in shock, at least 15 people have been shot dead in a bar in the South African township of Soweto, police say. According to the polce, gunmen entered the Orlando East tavern in the early hours of Sunday morning and started firing randomly at…
Ahead of their Wimbledon final, defending champion, Novak Djokovic has told his opponent, Nick Kyrgios that the loser between them would pays for dinner or drinks on Sunday after the match. It would be recalled that both Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios, acknowledged enemies just a few months ago, have come closer together thanks to…
Popular Nigerian filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba has unveiled a first-look poster for ‘To Kill A Monkey,’ the latest project from her KAV production company. The ‘King of Boys’ Director took to her social media handles on Friday with the poster for the new title, which she reveals will head to the big screens. “Bending to the…
American talk show host, Oprah has confirmed that her father, Vernon Winfrey, had passed away in his house in Nashville, Tennessee. “Yesterday with family surrounding his bedside I had the sacred honor of witnessing the man responsible for my life, take his last breath. We could feel peace enter the room at his passing.” the…
American rapper, Cardi B performed in Norway during her 2022 tour in a black sheer mesh catsuit covered in shimmering beads and paillette sequins. The look is a custom design from Matthew Reisman, who boasts celebrity fans like Issa Rae, BIA, Mary J. Blige, and Taraji P. Henson. View this post on Instagram A post…
Fresh facts have emerged showing that World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Inc.’s longtime leader, Vince McMahon agreed to pay more than $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity, an amount far larger than previously known. The payouts went to four women, all formerly affiliated with WWE who signed…
Nigerian singer and brand ambassador, Teni has unveiled the visuals to her summer lovers rock, “Little (Love I Love)” off her forthcoming sophomore album. “Little” is a fun and vibrant summer song about giving and receiving love. The simple yet catchy chorus is supported by strong melodies, in a regular Teni fashion. The Visionnaire Pictures…
Marvel Studios’ Hall H panel at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con is primed to “make big waves with its upcoming new movies, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Disney+ series, She-Hulk. It will, however, keep some powder dry for D23 in early September with the panel scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 23, with the…
American rapper and record producer, Kanye West has taken a big leap of innovation from music to the automotive industry. According to an official statement from Donda, its first-ever car Donda is currently being worked on. The statement shared an image of the future car described as the ‘Donda foam vehicle conceptualized, designed, and manufactured…
Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling’s move from Manchester City to Chelsea is inches away from becoming a reality as the latter have agreed a £50million deal for the England international. It would be recalled that the 27-year-old communicated to City at the beginning of June that he wanted to seek a new challenge elsewhere amid…
Football fans have commended Ghanaian defender Daniel Amartey for being kind enough to spend time with prisoners who were engaging in community service. The Leicester City defender was seen in the video asking about the welfare of the inmates who were involved in some manual work on the road. Though there was no clip showing…
Basking in the frenzy of his just-released album ‘Love, Damini’, Nigerian music star, Burna Boy has unveiled another music video and this time it’s for the song ‘Vanilla.’ Burna Boy collaborates with Ray-Ban and Meta on the new visuals. Love, Damini is Burna Boy’s 6th studio album, a follow-up to the Grammy-winning ‘Twice As Tall’…
American rapper Doja Cat has expressed her displeasure at ‘Stranger Things’ actor, Noah Schnapp for going public with her private conversation with him via DMs where she had asked him to help set her up with his costar Joseph Quinn. It should be recalled that Schnapp, 17, posted a screenshot of his conversation with Doja…
American singer, Chris Brown has officially surpassed Canadian singer, The Weeknd’s record for most hot R&B tracks. Chris Brown secured the accomplishment after nine entries from his latest album, ‘Breezy,’ which brings him to 79 songs overall on the chart. This list, which dates back to Oct. 20, 2012, now boasts 71 entries owned by…
American rapper and multiple Grammy winner, Cardi B has denied being involved in a fight or hitting a fan with a microphone in London. A video had surfaced on Twitter where Cardi B was seen performing in London this Friday night, and what it looked like at the end of the show she was kneeling…
American actor Tony Sirico, best known for his role as a mafia henchman on the The Sopranos, has died at the age of 79. His convincing protrayal of Paulie “Walnuts” Gualtieri, a fictional mobster playing a key role in an organised crime ring in the US state of New Jersey earned him place in the…
These are not the best of times in Canada as the country’s largest mobile and internet provider has suffered a major outage, with bank ATMs and emergency service hotlines affected. Government operations have also been hit by the Rogers Communications issue as the company says it is working to restore internet service. In a statement…
American billionaire businessman, Elon Musk has pulled out of the deal to buy Twitter as he seeks to officially end his $44bn (£36bn) bid to buy the social media brand on the heels of alleged multiple breaches of the agreement. It would be recalled that Musk had explained that he backed out because Twitter failed…
In 2017, the trio of former 49ers quarterback and activist, Colin Kaepernick, professional basketball player Stephen Curry and Hip Hop icon, Diddy made a bold bid within the NFL world. The Carolina Panthers was up for sale, and Kaepernick has teamed up with Curry and Diddy because the trio were seriously interested in purchasing them,…
The Portland Trail Blazers’ star point guard, Damian Lillard has agreed to a two-year contract extension of $122 million with the club. The deal is expected to keep him at the club through the 2026-27 season, as reported by Andscape’s Marc J. Spears and ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Lillard is expected to sign his deal Saturday…
In case you missed the duo of English singer and songwriter, Ed Sheeran and Nigerian singer, Stormzy take fans on a ride of musical ecstasy at the Wembly Stadium in London, then you’re in for a treat. Watch the video below.
Once again, American singer and energetic dancer, Ciara has worked her way into the headlines and this time, it’s on the strength of her brand new single and music video titled ‘Jump.’ The Jump track features Los Angeles hip-hop group, Coast Contra and follows her 2019 album Beauty Marks, as well as “Melanin,” which features…
Arsenal’s new striker, Gabriel Jesus marked his non-competitive debut for th eclub with two goals as the Gunners defeated FC Nurngberg 5-3 winners. Mikel Arteta’s side were in 2-0 down at the break, but the Brazilian got one back within minutes of the restart, before Mohamed Elneny leveled the scores with a long-range screamer. Two…
The first post humous single of late Afrobeat legend Sound Sultan titled ‘Friends’ has been released today, Friday July 8th 2022. The single is the first offering from his upcoming post-humous album. Length: 3 minutes 13 seconds Features: None Record Label: Naija Ninja / EMPIRE Takeaway: Late Afrobeat legend Sound Sultan is one of Nigeria’s…
The popular ‘Justice for Johnny Depp’ petition is approaching a new milestone several weeks after the popular actor’s defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. It would be recalled that one of the direct consequences of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial was an increased attention on several petitions. These included a petition…
Two years since his last album, Burna Boy continues his global domination with his sixth studio album, Love, Damini. The 19-track body of work features the Toni Braxton-sampled single ‘Last Last,’ plus collaborations with Kehlani, J Balvin, Khalid, Blxst, Popcaan, J Hus, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Ed Sheeran, who joins him on ‘For My Hand.’…
Brent Faiyaz’s 19-track album Wasteland has been released and the body of work features exciting collaborations with musical icons like Alicia Keys, Tyler the Creator and Drake. Keep it here for all the updates and reactions. Executive produced by Jonathan “Freeze” Wells, the album includes The Neptunes-produced hit ‘Wasting Time’ with Drake and ‘Gravity’ with…
Japan’s longest-serving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been assassinated by a gunman during a campaign speech Friday in Nara, Japan. Abe was in the middle of a speech on the street when he was shot. Witnesses heard two loud bangs accompanied by smoke, causing confusion at the scene. According to local reports, Abe suffered fatal…
Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey who is currently in London did not travel to Germany with the Arsenal squad for the pre-season tour. This contradicts earlier reports stating that the Ghanaian international was in Germany with the rest of the squad, as reported by Arsenal True Fans. Partey’s name has been trending in the last 24…
Ajax defender, Lisandro Martinez has expressed his preference to move to Manchester United ahead of Arsenal and the Red Devils have increased their offer to €50 million for the Argentine, according to Sport Bible. Martinez, who was brought to the Dutch side by new United boss Erik ten Hag, reportedly wants to be reunited with…
The 21-year-old forward is part of a young American core that expects big things in the years ahead United States women’s national team forward Sophia Smith netted twice in the first 10 minutes on Thursday during a 5-0 victory in the CONCACAF W Championship against Jamaica. Smith, 21, is one of the USWNT’s most promising…
After a losing start against South Africa, the reigning African champions bounced back to tame the Mares in Rabat Nigeria recorded a 2-0 victory over Botswana in a Group C Women’s Africa Cup of Nations encounter on Thursday night. Goals from Ifeoma Onumonu and super-sub Christy Ucheibe propelled the Super Falcons past the Mares at…
Flamengo stormed into the quarter finals of the Copa Libertadores with a 7-1 win over Deportes Tolima in the second leg of their round of 16 tie. Flamengo could have Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal for its quarterfinal. The 35-year-old Vidal, who has just left Inter Milan, was at the Maracanã Stadium to watch Flamengo’s win…
In less than 24 hours, Thor: Love and Thunder will be premiered to the excitement of movie fans all over the world. Thor: Love and Thunder, directed by Taika Waititi marks the fourth Thor solo film since the character’s debut back in 2011. Alongside Waititi, star Chris Hemsworth is back as the hammer-wielding God of…
Demna has unveiled his second couture collection for Balenciaga earlier today in Paris and as expected, there were lots of celebrities in attendance. However, what wasn’t expected and came as a pleasant surprise was that some of the top celebrities in attendance were not only in the front seat but walked the runway in Paris….
A new report by Business Insider claims billionaire businessman, Elon Musk secretly fathered a set of twins late 2021 with Shivon Zilis, one of his top executives. According to Business Insider, court records it obtained clearly indicate that the Tesla billionaire added Zilis of Neurolink to his family in November 2021. Musk, 51, and Zilis,…
Coming on the heels of the criticism thrown his way by American actor, Chris Pratt, UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya has taken his pound of flesh by reminding the actor that he’s “just a fan” and not a UFC athlete. Israel Adesanya was criticised after his winning performance over Jared Cannonier at UFC 276. After…
seven-time Formula 1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has been suffering in silence with a thorn in his wide since December 2021. Despite holding every record imaginable, the Formula 1 world champion who won in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 has 103 victories, 185 podiums and 103 pole positions…
American tennis player Taylor Fritz has openly admitted how hurt he was to have been defeated by Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The American lost a two-sets-to-one lead against Nadal, who was facing an abdominal issue and was struggling to serve for much of the four-hour, 20-minute match. “After the match was over, I…
Nigerian singer Burna Boy joined British superstar Ed Sheeran on stage at the Wembley Studio to give fans a night to remember. Watch the video clips below. The two performed a yet-to-be-released song, ‘For My Hand,’ which they collaborated on. Ed Sheeran revealed that the song is featured on Burna Boy’s new music ‘Love, Damini.’…
Jeremiah “Jerry” Harris, one of the prominent faces in the Netflix documentary series ‘Cheer,’ has been sentenced to 12 years in prison over charges of child sex abuses, as reporeted by the BBC It would be recalled that Harris had pleaded guilty in February to charges of child pornography and travelling across state lines with…
The police in Egypt have arrested four indivduals who organised a joke Facebook event have been arrested in Egypt on charges of “planning a riot” and “using reactions… to make money.” “Helwan Real Batman Battle” was set up after two users argued in jest over whether they were the caped crusader. A third member then…
