American rapper, Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, known professionally as Gunna, has been released from jail on Wednesday, after entering a negotiated guilty plea on a racketeering conspiracy charge. As reported by Vanguard, the 29-year-old rapper received a five-year term, with the first year of that sentence being suspended due to time already spent, according to the…
Young Thug appeared in court ahead of the expected start next month of a trial centered on the widely criticized YSL RICO case. While multiple livestreams for the hearing in question had surfaced, both appeared to have been riddled with audio problems and other issues, with regional outlet 11Alive noting in the description of one…
Sammie Okposo, the Nigerian gospel singer, has been laid to rest in Lagos State. Okposo passed away on November 25, with associates revealing that he died in his sleep.A night of tributes was held for the late musician on December 13, at the La Madison Place, Oniru in Lagos. On December 14, a service of…
2022 will be remembered as the year we experienced great, intricate, and outstanding music from rising Africa-based superstars. We had ambitious albums and daring EPs, and the music kept rolling. It’s not a surprise that some of our best musical albums have enjoyed remarkable success globally. Music by African artists has been on a steady…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a tribute to Chadwick Boseman. It’s a wide-ranging yet self-contained story about moving forward in the face of grief. Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Nakia, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje fight to defend Wakanda against various attempts by outsiders to take advantage of King T’Challa’s untimely death. As the Wakandans prepare…
Will Smith has spoken about his shock after a co-star in his newest film Emancipation spat on him during an ad-libbed scene. As reported by HIPHOPDX, Smith reflected on the experience during a conversation on Red Table Talk this week alongside his three children, Willow, Jaden and Trey Smith. (His wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, usually…
Actor Henry Cavill has been dropped as Superman by the new bosses of DC Studios, less than two months after he announced his return to the role. “I have just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everyone. I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill said….
James Cameron has reflected on the “problem” with Terminator: Dark Fate after “butting heads” with the director. The filmmaker behind the first two Terminator films returned to produce the sixth installment in the franchise, which was directed by Tim Miller and released in 2019. Months after its premiere, Miller vowed to never work with Cameron…
Will Smith said that his “Emancipation” costar Ben Foster purposely avoided interacting with him while on the set of the film. “He didn’t speak to me, he didn’t make eye contact with me, he didn’t say a word, he didn’t acknowledge me for six months,” Smith recalled during his takeover of the latest episode of…
Like so much great art, the T-800 came to James Cameron in a dream. In 1981 (the same year the legendary director broke into the industry with his worst movie ever), Cameron found himself unwell in a cheap hotel Roman hotel room. The world would never be the same. “The Terminator came from a dream…
Former disk jockey and co-producer of the Ellen DeGeneres TV show, Stephen Boss, popularly known as ‘tWitch’ has died at the age of 40. As reported by Punch, Boss’s wife, Allison Holker made a report to a Los Angeles police station on Tuesday that the disk jockey left home without his vehicle – an occurrence…
Dua Lipa is reportedly dating Jack Harlow. As reported by Crow River Media, the 27-year-old pop star had in recent months thought to have struck up a relationship with comedian Trevor Noah but now rapper Jack Harlow is said to have been “strongly pursuing” a romance. After reportedly meeting at the Variety Hitmakers brunch in…
Cousin to popular singer Davido, Adesina Adeleke, popularly known as Sina Rambo, has denied domestic violence allegations made against him by his estranged wife, Korth. As reported by Punch, Korth, in a series of Instagram stories on Monday, accused Sina of violence as she announced that their marriage was over. Reacting to the claims, Sina…
Nigeria’s award-winning singer, Teni Makanaki takes us to the beautiful plains and sights of South Africa in crisp and colorful new video for her latest song ”Maitama.” The music video directed by Darion and Teni features Costa Titch, Ch’cco and Mayorkun whose scene was shot by Dessy Gray in Atlanta, USA. Watch the music video…
The nominations for the 2023 Golden Globes are in. Tems has been nominated as a songwriter for “Lift Me Up” (soundtrack from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) in the “Best Original Song, Motion Picture” category alongside Rihanna, Ludwig Göransson and Ryan Coogler. “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” “White Lotus,” and “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” were…
Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has reacted to rumours of her fiancé, Ryan Taylor, being involved in a romantic relationship with a UK influencer, Fiona Michelle. Recall that Taylor proposed to Cuppy at a show in the UAE. However, the billionaire’s daughter in a tweet on Sunday stated that she…
When it comes to the business of music, Don Jazzy remains one of the top Nigerian record label bosses who has proven to know his onions. The Mavin boss, in a recent interview, talked about the power of social media and how the algorithm has worked in the favour of some artistes. Using BNXN and…
Prolific rap veteran, Vector showcased the official music video of his song titled ‘Clowns.’Vector collaborated with Mavin Records’ talented rapper-singer, LadiPoe who assisted the joint remarkably well. Vector dare suggests that lyrically living by such a principle of contentment can be adopted in everyday life, which may help you deal with the fear that leads…
Georgia Holt, the singer, actor and mother of musician Cher, has died at the age of 96. Cher announced the death on Twitter on Saturday, writing “mom is gone”. Cher’s spokeswoman Liz Rosenberg confirmed the news to the Washington Post on Sunday, but other details, including a cause or exact date of death, have not…
YBNL signee, Asake, is currently trending after a clip of his trouser tearing during a stage performance in the UK has gone viral. As reported by Pulse, The ‘Organize’ singer was performing on stage at the 02 Academy Brixton in London when the wardrobe malfunction happened. Asake was in his usual energetic and eccentric mode…
Afro-fusion singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold has taken to his social media to reveal categorically to his fans what he would be giving them, come 2023. In his post on Twitter, he declared that he would be exceptional and be acknowledged across the globe. In similar vein, he said that he would be the most…
Tina Turner’s son, Ronnie Turner has died following a long-running health battle with cancer. Ronnie Turner, who previously survived cancer, passed away at the age of 62 last week and his wife revealed in an emotional Instagram post that the illness ravaged him in just three weeks.French singer Afida Turner – who married Ronnie in…
The trailer for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has set a new viewing record for Paramount Pictures — according to a report by The Wrap. As reported by The National News, Paramount told the publication the trailer amassed 494 million cross-platform views around the world in its first week. That figure is higher than the…
Nigerian music star D’banj says he has “no business with fraud” after his lawyer says he was released from custody by the Nigerian anti-corruption agency – the ICPC. He was arrested earlier this week on allegations of fraud after millions of dollars meant to help unemployed youths start businesses was reported missing. “I have assisted…
There are quite a few new and returning anime franchises that are looking to leave their mark on 2023, but one of the most highly anticipated has been the third season of Demon Slayer. While a release date hasn’t been confirmed, a new trailer has arrived from Ufotable which gives fans a closer look at…
Gucci Mane is closing out the year with a bang, dropping off a brand new album that has a runtime of almost four hours as reported by HipHopDx. Titled So Icy Boyz: The Finale, the mammoth new project is a 1017 compilation produced by Zaytoven that features an astounding 80 tracks. The LP features guest…
Sir Elton John has become the latest celebrity to leave Twitter since its acquisition by Tesla boss Elon Musk. The singer, a headline act for next year’s Glastonbury Festival, blamed the platform’s “change in policy” around misinformation without elaborating. Twitter stopped taking action against accounts spreading misleading information about Covid-19 last month. In response to…
After becoming the first and only African team in history to qualify for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco celebrated their victory the African way with a little beat of Afrobeat on their way back home as the whole team in a live session were seen celebrating and singing along to the…
American RnB star, R. Kelly, who’s currently serving a 30 year sentence has had his recently released album, I Admit, taken down from Spotify and Apple Music a few hours after release. The album which was released on the 9th of December while the singer serves his 30 year jail time, had several versions of…
Burna Boy has released the visuals in documentary style for one of the most moving singles off his “Love, Damini” album, “Whiskey” as reported by Bella Naija. In this riveting documentary, Burna Boy speaks to themes of spirituality and reality that are laced with sadness, sorrow, suffering, pain, death, resilience, and hope. Burna Boy’s musical…
YouTube streamer Ludwig Ahgren took home Content Creator of the Year last night at the Game Awards 2022. The Game Awards 2022 is largely about successful games and upcoming titles, but it’s a night that also celebrates the gaming community. This includes recognizing the content creators that shape the streaming space and influence the game…
The famous Congolese singer and dancer Tshala Muana has died at the age of 64, according to her producer and companion, Claude Mashala. “In the early hours of this morning the good Lord has made the decision to call back Tshala Muana,” he posted on Facebook. Tshala Muana is considered the “Queen of Mutuashi”, a…
Mr Eazi returns with a new Amapiano single titled “See Something,” featuring DJ Neptune and Ghanaian sensations Shatta Wale, Medikal, and Minz. “See Something” was produced by Mr Eazi and DJ Tarico. Listen: Stream here.
Legal practitioner to popular Nigerian singer, D’banj, has disclosed that D’banj was released on self-recognizance, after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, could not find anything incriminating on him. The lawyer, who made this known on his official Facebook page, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said it was an embarrassment to the country that…
Nigerian elite rapper Vector, has reacted to the conversation going around that he is dropping a diss song for Wizkid. Recall that Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, in a recent interview with a British magazine, made it known that he doesn’t listen to rap anymore because he believes the genre is boring and dead, a statement that…
A Backstreet Boys end-of-the-year special has been pulled by US TV network ABC following news that a woman is suing singer Nick Carter, alleging he raped her during a 2001 tour when she was 17. As reported by the BBC, a Very Backstreet Holiday was slated to run on 14 December, but is no longer…
Nigerian sensational singer, songwriter, and performer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, popularly known as Oxlade, has released the teaser for the official remix of his buzzing tune, ‘Ku Lo Sa’ The chart-topping single, which eventually became a viral Tik-Tok challenge, was the most-shamed song in France, racked up over 100 million streams across all platforms, and achieved…
A few days after Variety reported that the Dwayne Johnson-led Black Adam was looking like it was going to fail to return much of a profit—if any—Deadline has come out with a piece stating that the Variety article is wrong, actually, and Black Adam is doing just fine in the box office. The star himself…
Celine Dion is postponing several Europe tour dates after the recent diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder that doesn’t allow her “to sing the way I’m used to,” she announced. As reported by CNN, the superstar singer has stiff-person syndrome, which affects “something like one in a million people,” Dion, 54, said in an emotional…
Jerrod Carmichael has been named host of the 2023 Golden Globes as reported by the CNN. “We’re so excited to have Jerrod Carmichael host the historic 80th Golden Globe Awards. His comedic talents have entertained and thrilled audiences while providing thought-provoking moments that are so important in the times we live,” said Helen Hoehne, President…
A federal judge in California on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against reality TV star Kim Kardashian, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. and others over their role in promoting a cryptocurrency, saying it was not clear that the investors who sued actually saw the promotions. As reported by the CNN, the lawsuit filed in January claims…
Nigerian megastar Davido is reportedly set to be gearing up to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The closing ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, 18th December 2022 and according to the reports, Davido will be performing the Qatar World Cup anthem ‘Hayya Hayya (Happy Together)’…
Lady Gaga, her family, and her canine friends have finally gotten the closure they deserve.James Howard Jackson, who dognapped two of Lady Gaga’s dogs and shot her dogwalker, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. He was one of the men involved in the robbery and shooting that took place last year near the…
Nigerian sensational singer, Kizz Daniel’s mega hit ‘Buga’ has emerged as the most searched song on Google in Nigeria in 2022 after enjoying massive commercial success. As reported by Pulse, Kizz Daniel & Tekno’s ‘Buga’ is one of the biggest songs out of Africa in 2022 as it cross borders and captivated listeners across multiple…
Nigerian music star, D’banj, has reacted to the news of his arrest in Abuja. As reported by The ,Whistler, the music star was arrested and detained on Tuesday by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly diverting money meant for N-Power beneficiaries. But in a statement released by his management…
Nigeria rapper Zilla Oak has delivered a new track he calls ‘Rap Is Dead’ which is a response to Wizkid’s comments regarding Hip Hop and Nigerian rappers. In an interview with 10 Magazine UK, Wizkid commented that Hip Hop is dead and he’s bored of the similarity in beat and delivery. The comment drew a…
Google has released the year end list for 2022 and Afrobeat star Oxlade has emerged has the most Googled artist in Nigeria in 2022. As reported by Pulse, Oxlade has enjoyed a great 2022 with his hit single ‘Kulosa’ enjoyed impressive success across Europe and America after being propelled by Tik Tok. This as seen…
Fans of actress Bimbo Ademoye are jubilating over an alleged report that she is now engaged to popular VJ Adams as reported by Radio Nigeria. Adams Ibrahim Adebola, popularly known as VJ Adams, is a Nigerian video jockey, television presenter, entrepreneur, musician cum executive producer. His journey into the limelight came after he contested at…
When AJ Wavy started posting music mixes on TikTok, it was “just for fun”. But after his mashups of Bollywood and Western hits gained millions of views, he’s now been signed by Sony. “It’s been an amazing journey to see it go from just my bedroom to countries all over the world,” AJ tells BBC…
Robert Downey Jr. reveals what he misses most about being a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Downey Jr. starred in the MCU’s first installment, the 2008 film Iron Man, and would go on to appear in a total of 11 movies in the franchise. After 11 years in the MCU, Downey Jr. exited the…
