While this show came out just a few days ago, there is already some hype for Shanty Town season 2. The series stars Ini Edo, Chidi Mokeme, Nancy Isime, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Peter Okoye and Richard Mofe-Damijo, among other cast members. The series has six episodes, each ranging from 30-45 minutes. It is created by Xavier…
Dean Devlin takes humanity’s ingrained instinct for survival at any cost to new levels in the official trailer for his new SYFY series: The Ark. Created with Jonathan Glassner (one of the minds behind the fan favorite Stargate SG-1), the show takes place aboard the Ark One, an interstellar vessel meant to find a new…
Attendees at Beyoncé’s private concert in Dubai celebrating the Atlantis the Royal hotel were asked not to record any of her performance. They were even given designated pouches in which to put their phones for safe keeping, but not everyone in the audience honored the queen’s wishes, and fans all over the world are grateful….
Nigerian award-winning singer and songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has reacted to the open invitation she got from American legendary rapper Snopp Dogg to collaborate on music. The new-age global star, who has continued to witness a meteoric rise to the top of the global music scene since her song with Afrobeats star…
And then there were none. Felix Auger-Aliassime’s fourth-round loss at the Australian Open means none of the stars of Netflix’s new tennis documentary ‘Break Point’ have made it through to the second week in Melbourne. Such poor showing from the series’ stars has led to talk of a ‘Netflix curse’ as player after player crashed…
Nigerian award-winning singers Peruzzi and Fireboy DML have teased an upcoming single, which is titled ‘Pressure’ The duo, who had previously collaborated on a song called ‘‘Southy Love” off Peruzzi’s album “Rum & Boogie,” released in 2021, are set to release another tune. Sharing a snippet of the song “Pressure” via Instagram, the Afro-fusion sounds…
Kylie Jenner has clarified the pronunciation of her son’s name. As reported on Celebretainment, the 25-year-old make-up mogul initially revealed she and Travis Scott – who she is believed to have recently split from – had named their little boy Wolf when he was born last February, but then announced they had had a change…
Cate Blanchett thought about retiring from acting after her demanding last role. The 53-year-old actress is being tipped for another Oscar for her portrayal of an obsessive composer in ‘Tár’, but has come out to reveal that it was so physically and emotionally draining she thought about giving up work. She told Australian show ‘The…
Disney’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” has topped $2 billion at the global box office, making it the third James Cameron film to reach this benchmark. As reported on CNBC, only five other films have hit this metric — the original “Avatar,” “Avengers: Endgame,” Cameron’s “Titanic,” “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Avengers: Infinity War.”…
Axl Rose, the lead singer of Guns N’ Roses and a native of Lafayette, performed at the funeral of Lisa Marie Presley. Performing during the services held at Graceland, the iconic Memphis, Tenn., home of her father, Elvis Presley, Rose played the band’s song, “November Rain” on a piano. Before performing the singer, who turns…
Beyonce most certainly lived up to her nickname, “Queen Bey,” during her Dubai performance Saturday night as reported on TMZ with photos to prove it. Check out these new images, obtained by TMZ, showing Bey in a yellow sequined gown with a feathered cape — which was fit for a queen!!! She was surrounded by…
Bizarrap and Shakira’s ‘Sessions #53’ has become a music hit dedicate to your ex after its obvious references to the Colombian’s ex-partner, Gerard Pique as reported on Marca. However, it not only focuses on the father of her children, but there is also some other message for the current partner of the former Barcelona player,…
Kim Kardashian and CEO of SKIMS recently went to Harvard Business School and immediately the rumors started, is she enrolling or just visiting? And the answer to that is none of the above. As reported on Marca, Kim Kardashian went to Harvard’s BS to give a presentation about her SKIMS brand to students, given that…
When Sony unveiled the PlayStation VR2, it announced several launch titles including heavy-hitters like Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil: Village and No Man’s Sky. As reported by GSM Arena, since then it added 11 more titles to the list and has confirmed that Grand Turismo 7 will also be part of the VR…
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Joeboy has released a spanking new titled “Body and Soul.” He is expected to release his sophomore album in the first quarter of the year. Listen below: Stream Here.
American rapper, Snoop Dogg, has publicly approached Nigerian singer, Tems for a song collaboration. In a viral video trending online, the 51-year-old rapper declared his admiration for Tems while inquiring when they would collaborate on a hit song. According to Snoop, everyone in his household listens to her, while adding that they ought to have…
The much-anticipated series by Nollywood actress Ini Edo, ‘Shanty Town, made its debut on Netflix on Friday, as fans hailed their favourite actors in the series. As reported by Punch, fans took to their Twitter pages to hail reality TV star, Mercy Eke, who made her Netflix debut with the series, alongside other top actors…
Gloria Gaynor is giving Miley Cyrus her flowers. Since its release less than a week ago, the former Disney Channel star’s brand new single “Flowers” has been drawing a lot of comparisons to the former’s iconic 1978 hit “I Will Survive” — and Gaynor approves. In a recent Instagram post, the 79-year-old disco icon shared…
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have welcomed a baby girl this week and have shared an adorable glimpse of their child. As reported by Captal Xtra, the 37-year-old personality and 44-year-old singer welcomed their child on Friday January 13, and posted a picture of Luna, 6, and Miles, 4, cuddling their younger siblings. They also…
Alec Baldwin’s lawyer said they will fight and they will win. It comes after Baldwin was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the 2021 shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the film, “Rust.” Baldwin was holding the prop gun when a round fired, killing Halyna Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. A weapons…
It’s been a week since Shakira sent social media crazy with her song with Bizarrap and not even the Colombian expected the success of her latest song directed at Gerard Pique and his current partner Clara Chia. As reported on Marca, millions and millions of people have already listened to it and few have escaped…
David Crosby, a prominent figure of the free-spirited 1970s Laurel Canyon scene who helped bring folk-rock mainstream with both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, has died at 81. His publicist confirmed the artist’s death to NPR; no cause of death was given at the time of this report. Crosby had long dealt with…
Leslie Jordan died of “sudden cardiac dysfunction,” according to a report obtained by Page Six from the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. “Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease,” also known as atherosclerosis, was listed as a secondary factor. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, atherosclerosis is the thickening or hardening of the arteries, caused by a buildup of…
Anita Okoye, the ex-wife of ace singer, Paul Okoye, has opened up about suffering four miscarriages in her marriage. In a recent post, the mother of three, who divorced her ex-husband in December 2022, shared her story while reacting to the recent release of a Nollywood movie. According to her, the movie which told the…
China has reopened its doors to Disney’s Marvel Studios for the first time in almost four years, with two new film releases secured in the world’s second largest movie market. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will open in China on February 7, roughly three months after its global debut, while “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” will…
British actor Julian Sands, known for his work in shows like “24” and movies like “A Room with a View” and “Arachnophobia,” has been identified as a hiker missing in the Mt. Baldy, California area since last Friday, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Sands was reported missing at 7:30pm on January 13,…
Afrobeat star Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid, got the internet buzzing on Wednesday when he announced a long-awaited collaboration with his colleague Davido. The 32-year-old music star dropped the big news on his Instagram stories. He wrote, “After my MLLE tour !! Davido and I are going on tour! Save your coins! I no…
When Shakira and Gerard Pique split up, the Colombian singer continued to live in their former home and it was the footballer who moved out. This living arrangement brought with it some problems, though, since the property was next door to that of Pique’s parents. Shakira had planned to move to Miami, but is still…
“Ghost” might be coming back to life, thanks to Channing Tatum. The “Magic Mike” star revealed in a new Vanity Fair interview that his production company, Free Association, has the rights to the iconic Patrick Swayze film, and he is mulling a remake. As reported by CNN, the original 1990 movie starred Swayze and Demi…
Odogwu has done it again, as his 2022 hit single, “Last Last” has been confirmed to be Google’s 10th most searched song for the year 2022. The Grammy-award-winning artist released the song Last Last in the year 2022. It is one of the songs off Burna Boy’s most recent studio album, Love, Damini. The song…
Kristin Chenoweth’s hair extensions helped save her life after she suffered a debilitating injury on the set of The Good Wife in 2012. While filming the CBS drama, Chenoweth was struck in the face by a piece of lighting equipment, which then knocked her against a curb. Chenoweth suffered multiple injuries, including cracked ribs, a…
What do the singer Madonna and Amiens in northern France have in common? Not a lot, says the city’s mayor, Brigitte Fouré, who admits the global star has probably never heard of the city until now. However, Fouré insists there is a “special link” between the two in the shape of an early 19th-century painting…
Ryan Taylor, the fiance of popular Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Cuppy was recently rushed to the emergency ward after taking a severe hit at the boxing ring. According to the couples who had revealed the incident, Ryan had taken a punch in the eye. As reported by Daily Trust, the fight between the famous YouTube…
The world of wrestling mourns the passing of Jamin Pugh, better known by his ring name Jay Briscoe. The wrestler, signed by wrestling promotion ROH (Ring of Honor) since 2022, passed away at 38 years of age. ROH owner Tony Khan announced the news on Tuesday evening. “Sadly, Jamin Pugh has passed away. Known to…
The Material Girl might be preparing to take on the material world – on tour. As reported on CNN, the pop icon, 64, raised eyebrows this weekend when she wiped her Instagram feed, after Billboard reported on Friday that she’s set to “embark on a career-spanning 40th anniversary tour.” The 40th anniversary would be pegged…
Dior has named BTS star Jimin as a global brand ambassador, a move that further signals South Korea’s growing importance to the world’s biggest luxury fashion houses. Announcing the partnership via social media Monday, Dior said its appointment “solidifies” the singer’s friendship with the French label, and “continues a bond” with artistic director of menswear…
Selena Gomez brushed off online body shamers following her red carpet appearance at the Golden Globes on Tuesday. As reported by CNN, the singer, producer and actress took to Instagram with her date, her little sister Gracie Teefey, to talk about body positivity. “I’m a little bit big right now because I enjoyed myself during…
Afrobeat frontrunners Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid emerged the biggest winners at the 2022 installment of the Africa Union’s All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on a night Africa’s brightest stars failed to make an appearance. The trio received their prizes in absentia, leaving fans in host city Dakar, Senegal disappointed. While the self-professed African Giant…
Italian screen legend Gina Lollobrigida has died at the age of 95, news agency ANSA reported, citing members of her family. Her grandnephew, Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida, tweeted news of her death, calling her “one of the brightest stars of Italian cinematography and culture.” RAI state media also reported her death. Together with…
Medical doctor and everyone’s favourite Instagram doctor, Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, has revealed that he had a brief battle with a brain tumor. The social media influencer shared this via his social media page today, January 16, 2022, stating that he battled for his life throughout December last year. According to Egemba,…
The 28th annual Critics’ Choice Awards were handed out on Sunday night at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. “Everything Everywhere All at Once” was named best picture, while “Better Call Saul” and “Abbot Elementary” won in the TV categories. Below is a list of all of the winners in the main categories….
After getting fired by the Arizona Cardinals, Kliff Kingsbury has no interest in pursuing a new coaching job. At least not at the moment. The former Cards head coach is currently enjoying Thailand with no return trip in sight. After his 4-13 season, Kingsbury is detoxing from the NFL alongside Instagram model girlfriend Veronica Bielik….
Adapting a beloved story from one medium to another is a tricky challenge. Some aspects inevitably have to change. Things that work in a novel may not in a film, and retelling a game beat-for-beat in a TV show doesn’t make a lot of sense. Even when it’s a game that’s as cinematic as The…
Africa’s homegrown video streaming service Showmax has just released its most-watched shows of 2022. The Real Housewives of Lagos, which was no surprise on the most-watched list on the Showmax, broke first-day streaming records on the platform in Nigeria following its launch in April 2022. It went on to spark social conversation, piquing viewers’ curiosity…
R’Bonney Gabriel became the new Miss Universe 2023 on Saturday, at the 71st edition since the pageant was first held. The 28-year-old fashion designer, who represents the United States, won the crown in a tightly contested competition that has caused plenty of controversy. After the announcement of R’Bonney Gabriel’s victory, many on social networks have…
After the success of the ‘BZRP Music Sessions #53’ released by Shakira and Bizarrap, in which the singer references her ex-husband Gerard Pique and his girlfriend Clara Chia, social media has been flooded with reactions. Although there is a large sector that supports Shakira after the release of her new song, other people have criticized…
Ahead of the release of her upcoming film Cocaine Bear, Elizabeth Banks reveals an apt nickname for the titular killer animal that’s sure to keep fans hooked. Speaking to Total Film, Banks said the bear got an interesting pet name on set during production for the dark comedy thriller. They simply referred to the animal…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Femi Ogunrombi, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, is dead.His death was confirmed by a theatre practitioner, Husseini Shaibu, via his Twitter handle on Sunday. He wrote, “I have just been reliably informed that the ethnomusicologist, former Music Instructor with #NATIONALTROUPE and one time stand in for the ‘Papa Ajasco’ character on the…
Nigerian superstar couple Davido and Chioma are currently the talk of the town after they got matching tattoos of their names. In a video that has circulated all over the internet, the lovebirds were seen getting tattoos of each other’s names on their fingers. In the said clip, the power couple were all smiles as…
The ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ star has acted in more than 100 films, but he avoids watching himself back on screen, even walking out of premieres when they start screening his flicks. Asked by Empire magazine what the last movie he walked out of was, he replied: “Because I didn’t like it? I wouldn’t like to say….
