Nigerian singer and actress, Waje has released a brand new single titled ‘All Day,’ which features multi-award-winning singer, Tiwa Savage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Waje (@officialwaje) The singer dropped the single on Friday 15th, July, 2022 and as expected, the track got music lovers and fans waxing lyrically strong to…
Australian actor, Chris Hemsworth has opened up the fact that his wife Elsa Pataky wasn’t a big fan of his jacked physique in “Thor: Love and Thunder.” “My wife was like, ‘Bleh, it’s too much,’” Hemsworth said in a new interview with USA Today. “There are a lot of my male friends who are like,…
Milti-award-winning actor, Daniel Kaluuya will not be reprising his role in Marvel and Disney’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” In the first ‘Black Panther’ movie, Kaluuya played W’Kabi in 2018’s “Black Panther,” the best friend and confidant to T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), and the head of security for the Border Tribe. As reported by Variety, sources close…
Underlining the growing influence of gaming has as a key pillar of modern online culture, Twitter has published its latest overview of gaming-related discussion via tweet, which adds more scope to that influence and relevance, particularly among younger audiences. As per Twitter: “In the first half of 2022, there were approximately 1.5 billion Tweets about…
Popular video game streamer, Xposed has gifted Canadian rapper and singer, Drake with a fully decked out gaming PC, built by Paradox Customs and cost around $8,000 USD when it was originally paid for. It would be recalled that over the past few months, Drake has been spending a lot of time on Twitch sharing…
American rapper and singer, Doja Cat has lost over 200K Instagram followers after openly criticising ‘Stranger Things’ actor, Noah Schnapp for leaking their private conversation. She recently called out Schnapp for sharing their private messages, where she had asked the 17-year-old to set her up with his co-star, Joseph Quinn. The young actor then posted…
Hollywood actress, Amber Heard is currently on the receiving end of ‘gold digger’ digs against her ex-husband, Johnny Depp. This was raised by American actor, Mickey Rourke during his interview on the British TV show Piers Morgan Uncensored. Rourke came down hard on Heard during the course of his chat and referenced his own scandal,…
American radio host and television personality, Charlamagne Tha God has revealed that when he first moved to New York City, he thought that HOV lanes along the local highways were named after Jay-Z. He made the revelation during an episode of the nationally syndicated radio show, The Breakfast Club where he explained that when he…
Nigerian music star, Wizkid was recently spotted having breakfast with English model and actress, Naomi Campbell and as expected, this triggered a flurry of reactions online. It would be recalled that Campbell reently hosted Wizkid as well as Burna Boy, Tems and other celebrity friends for a private party in UK. The supermodel organized the…
American singer and record producer, T-Pain has branded award-winning R&B singer, Chris Brown an artiste with what he called a “princess complex” over the latter recent outburst on social media about not getting enough support from music fans for his latest body of work, ‘Breezy.’ “That is my motherfuckin’ n***a, but I know what his…
Due to severe overcrowding outside of the venue of her London meet and greet, Nicki Minaj was forced to cancel the event after police deemed it to be unsafe. Fans were waiting outside Cafe Koko for over six hours after Minaj announced on her social media that she was hosting an event there. The ‘Acaconda’…
Despite the strained relationship between popular singer, Shakira and Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique, the former’s mother, Nidia Ripoll, has admitted that she continues to look forward to seeing her daughter reconcile with Pique after the highly publicised break-up. Since the couple separated, the mother of the Colombian had not made any statement on the matter,…
At 25, American actress, Zendaya has carved her name into the walls of Emmy history with the hit series “Euphoria” as she became the youngest two-time lead acting nominee ever. Zendaya is currently the youngest woman to ever receive a producing nomination for an Emmy. Her latest haul netted her a total of four nominations….
In a stunning moment of generosity, Nigerian rapper and record label boss, Olamide decided to reward a fan who impressed him at a recent concert by performing one of his songs word for word. Olamide was so impressed by his performance that he unstrapped his wristwatch said to be valued at N2.4 million and gifted…
The Delta State Police Command in Nigeria has confirmed the murder of a Nollywood actor, Emma Buchi, by unknown assailants in Asaba, the state capital. While, details of the incident remain sketchy at the time of writing this, sources have revealed that the decomposing body of the Abia-born actor was found in his apartment. View…
Nigerian actress, Moyo Lawal has revealed that she will resume dating again when God points her in the right direction someone specific. The actress who won the ‘Revelation of the Year’ award at Best of Nollywood Awards in 2012 expressed how much she had given up on finding a suitable partner and took to her…
Nigerian music star and Grammy-award winner, Burna Boy has openly admitted that he wishes he had spoken to late singer and songwriter, Sound Sultan before his death. Burna Boy made the admission on the last track of his new album ‘Love, Damini.’ The singer admitted that he needs to show more love to people while…
The latest cinematic release from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ has earned an estimated $143 million domestically for its opening this weekend. According to Disney (DIS), the $143 million is on par with industry expectations, which had the film making around $150 million in North America. Despite not being a record-shattering…
British composer and singer, Monty Norman best known for composing the James Bond theme tune has died at the age of 94. The news of his demise was confirmed by his family. As a child of Latvian immigrants, Norman grew up in the East End of London, where his mother bought him his first guitar…
On the heels of the infamous Oscars incident involving Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscars incident, a number of cinematic projects tied to Smith’s name have stalled. As a starter, Netflix’s ‘Fast And Loose,’ which was primed to star the actor, has halted production indefinitely. While a chunk of the film industry has distanced itself from the…
In a shocking turn of events, fresh facts have emerged to show that popular R&B singer, Robert Kelly had a good relationship with one of his alleged victims and they were even going to get married in 2022. Although this does not imply that the singer can get out of jail, after being sentenced to…
PUBG Mobile 2.1 Update is set to release on July 13, 2022. It will bring back the Ancient Secret mode in the game. Players will be able to play the Ancient Secret mode again. The update will bring new collaborations, features, Royale Pass, and more. Here are a few leaked updates coming with the 2.1…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The official trailer of one of the most anticipated movies in 2002, ‘The Woman King’ has been released. In the first trailer for Gina Prince-Bythewood’s upcoming historical action film, it’s clear to see this casting has led to action brilliance. In the trailer, King Ghezo (John Boyega) narrates, “An evil is coming. That threatens our…
American actor and John Wick star, Keanu Reeves has gone viral over a cute interaction he had with a young fan at the airport. Based on the reaction from the young fan, it wasn’t difficult to tell that Keanu Reeves made quite an impression and left the fan with nothing short of an unforgettable experience….
Barbadian and business woman, Rihanna has officially become the youngest self-made billionaire in the United States, knocking Kim Kardashian off the top spot. This latest ranking was released on the annual Forbes list when Rihanna is ranked 21st on Forbes’ annual list of self-made women. View this post on Instagram A post shared by badgalriri…
American singer, R. Kelly has been taken off of suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn where he is currently serving his 30-year prison term and has been ordered to pay a $100,000 fine on June 29. “Defendants United States of America, Warden Heriberto H. Tellez, and MDC Brooklyn respectfully inform the Court…
Barely a week after being hospitalised over pancreatitis, American musician, Travis Barker is back in the studio after his hospital visit. Barker was spotted on Tuesday driving his Mercedes G Wagon heading to Calabasas and entering a studio. He kept his dressing simple with a T-shirt that had ‘D.O.A’ inscribed on it, he had his…
Iconic American guitarist, Carlos Santana collapsed during his concert at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, U.S.A. The incident triggered concern for the Mexican musician’s health. However, his team has issued a press release to say that the artist is fine. Santana was performingthe song “Joy” when he suddenly collapsed and fell to…
