American company Pizza Hut in Hong Kong has launched a novel and unconventional pizza that includes a distinctive ingredient – snake meat – bringing a modern twist to traditional flavors and local culinary customs. The pizza, a collaborative creation between Pizza Hut and Ser Wong Fun, a long-established Hong Kong restaurant dating back to 1895,…
Yung Miami has offered insights into her relationship with Diddy, shedding light on their connection despite initial scepticism about fitting the image of someone in his sphere. In an interview with Billboard, City Girls discussed their latest album, RAW. When the conversation veered toward the high-profile relationships of JT and Yung Miami, the latter addressed…
The much-anticipated unveiling of Grand Theft Auto 6 is on the horizon, according to recent reports, with Rockstar Games expected to announce the game as early as this week, followed by an official trailer set to be revealed in December. Bloomberg’s respected gaming journalist Jason Schreier, relying on insights from sources familiar with the matter,…
Nigerian music sensation Omah Lay has officially set a release date for his upcoming song before the year’s end, delighting fans with the news. The acclaimed singer recently used his social media platform to disclose that his anticipated track, speculated to be his final release of the year, is titled “Holy Ghost” and is scheduled…
Keefe D, identified as a suspect in the murder of renowned rapper 2Pac, has been scheduled for trial starting on June 3, 2024. The alleged murder took place in Las Vegas in September 1996 following a Mike Tyson fight. Appearing in court alongside his public defender attorneys on Tuesday (November 7), Keefe D, whose real…
South African songstress Tyla Laura Seethal, popularly known as Tyla, has spoken out regarding swirling speculations that she’s romantically involved with Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Rema. In an episode of the ‘We Need To Talk’ podcast, the ‘Water’ singer clarified the nature of her relationship with Rema, affirming that they are simply friends. She shed light…
In a star-studded surprise, Ludacris joined his longtime friend and collaborator, Usher, during Usher’s Las Vegas residency over the weekend, thrilling the audience with a live rendition of their iconic 2004 hit, “Yeah!” Ludacris made a surprise appearance at the Las Vegas show on Sunday (November 5), igniting the crowd with a spirited performance of…
Renowned Nigerian artist Asake has reached a significant milestone with his hit track ‘Lonely At The Top,’ becoming the first song to exceed 100 million streams on the global streaming platform Audiomack. The song, a standout from Asake’s sophomore album titled ‘Work Of Art,’ which debuted earlier this year, secured this achievement, emerging as the…
In a recent Rolling Stone cover feature, DJ Khaled candidly shared details about his financial challenges in the mid-2010s, almost resulting in the loss of his mansion. The renowned music mogul, revered for his motivational speeches and music success, disclosed a rare glimpse into his personal life during an interview for the magazine. Khaled admitted…
Habeeb Okikiola, the controversial artist better known as Portable, has addressed speculations regarding a collaborative track with Dammy Krane, asserting that the song is not a diss directed at Davido, contrary to widespread social media assumptions. Earlier reports surfaced on social platforms suggesting that Portable and Dammy Krane had created a diss track aimed at…
Amid their rekindled relationship, Nelly and Ashanti have been receiving enthusiastic support from fans, though one particular request from a fan prompted a witty response from the hip-hop artist. Nelly recently flaunted the lavish birthday gift given to him by his girlfriend: a 1962 Impala convertible, showcasing the present in an Instagram video with the…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tobechukwu Okoh, known as Peruzzi, has refuted a widely circulating claim suggesting that he wrote one of Burna Boy’s popular songs. This follows Peruzzi’s prior statement on social media, where he declared having written over 252 songs for the Nigerian music industry. Subsequently, some of his followers implied that a hit…
Italian law enforcement has seized approximately €779 million (equivalent to $836 million) from Airbnb for purportedly unpaid taxes. This action was initiated after prosecutors in Milan accused the home-sharing giant of failing to remit a 21 percent withholding tax on rental revenue amounting to €3.7 billion ($3.95 billion). Under Italian law, landlords are obligated to…
Renowned Nollywood actor Kelechi Udegbe narrowly avoided a fatal car accident, a terrifying incident he shared with his followers on his verified Instagram account. In a post made on Sunday, Udegbe posted an image of his wrecked car and a video clip of himself recovering in a medical facility. In his emotional message, he expressed…
Renowned music producer Timbaland has found himself in hot water following contentious remarks made about Britney Spears during a public event. The controversy unfolded during ‘Sound Architects: A Producer Conversation with Timbaland’ at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In response to a fan’s question regarding Britney Spears’ recent allegations about Justin Timberlake, including claims…
Fans eagerly awaiting new music from Grammy award-winning artist Wizkid may have to wait longer than expected, as the singer has clarified his plans for future music projects. On Sunday, November 5, 2023, Wizkid addressed speculations and inquiries about when his next album or song would be released. The artist made his announcement on Instagram…
Rapper 6ix9ine, also known as Daniel Hernandez, reportedly faces detainment in the Dominican Republic over charges of assault against a producer, preventing him from leaving the country. Renowned immigration attorney Felix Portes revealed that the “GUMMO” artist attempted to depart on a private jet but triggered an “immigration alert,” halting his departure and forcing the…
Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has shared his strong aversion to the Nigeria Police Force, citing a personal experience when he was unjustly detained. The artist explained that his dislike for the police is rooted in a past incident where he found himself in custody for over 24 hours due to…
Offset, the renowned rapper and member of Migos, has found himself entangled in a lawsuit stemming from an alleged altercation during the 2021 ComplexCon event. This legal action comes after a security guard, Daveon Clark, filed a lawsuit against Offset and fellow rapper YRN Murk. The lawsuit includes charges of assault, battery, intentional infliction of…
Popular singer, Mr Eazi, recently expressed his intention to take legal action against an unnamed record producer for an alleged breach of contract. Mr Eazi claimed to have paid the said producer a sum of $5,000 to create a song for his debut album, ‘The Evil Genius.’ However, the producer failed to deliver the intended…
Epic Games, renowned for its flagship game “Fortnite,” has initiated a legal challenge against Google in a federal court, setting the stage for a significant antitrust confrontation. The case, taking place in the US District Court for California’s Northern District, primarily targets Google’s policies within the Google Play Store, aiming to challenge the platform’s fees…
Renowned Nigerian hip-hop artist and actor, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru, famously known as Reminisce, recently shared insights into the reason behind his temporary departure from the music scene. In the latest episode of the Zero Conditions podcast, the rapper disclosed that he took a hiatus from music to prioritize his family. The ‘Local Rappers’ hitmaker explained…
Rapper NBA YoungBoy, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, is facing serious allegations of orchestrating a vicious assault on his baby mother while she was holding their son, Kaell. In a shocking revelation, Arcola, one of YoungBoy’s children’s mothers, claimed that the rapper directed two women to attack her at his Utah residence while…
Irish chef and restaurant owner Alan Fisher has emerged as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon, dethroning the previous record holder, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci. Fisher accomplished an incredible cooking marathon, clocking an astounding time of 119 hours and 57 minutes. His record significantly surpassed the prior benchmark set by Baci. The…
Actress and comedian Yvonne Orji, known for her role in the hit series Insecure, openly discussed her commitment to abstinence until marriage. During an episode of Chelsea Handler’s podcast Dear Chelsea, Orji was candidly asked about her virginity, to which she confirmed she remains a virgin at 39. She humorously requested listeners to pray for…
Renowned Nigerian music icon Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has surprised fans with the announcement of an extended break from the music industry. Via a series of Instagram posts shared on Sunday, Wizkid revealed his decision to take a significant hiatus, signalling a break that could span up to four to five years. “Back…
Swizz Beatz shared insights about the creation of DMX’s “Party Up (Up in Here)” and the effort it took to bring the late rapper to complete the song. In an interview with Rolling Stone as part of the Musicians on Musicians series, the producer described how he prepped beats and choruses for artists and highlighted…
Disney has revealed its plans to acquire Comcast’s one-third ownership in Hulu for an estimated $8.61 billion. The acquisition aims to place the streaming platform completely under Disney’s ownership when the transaction concludes later this year. In a brief statement, the company expressed that securing Comcast’s stake in Hulu at fair market value would significantly…
At just 10 years old, North West, the oldest child of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, has expressed her aspirations to step into the business world like her parents. In her exclusive solo cover feature with i-D magazine, North shared her dreams of owning Yeezy and Skims, her family’s fashion companies, in the future. “One…
The notable homepage of Microsoft, widely accessed as MSN.com and Microsoft Start, has come under scrutiny due to the emergence of misleading and bizarre stories. As a primary source of news for millions of Americans, the site’s transition to relying more on automation and artificial intelligence (AI) for content curation seems to have led to…
A Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos State has granted bail to music artist Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, and Balogun Eletu, widely recognized as Sam Larry, with each required to post a bail bond of N20 million and present three responsible sureties. Presiding Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun stipulated that the duo must surrender their…
In 2017, a thrift store in Swansea, Wales, faced an avalanche of unwanted copies of Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code,” prompting a plea to stop the donations, attracting attention worldwide. Notably, British artist David Shrigley took note and embarked on a mission to gather as many copies as possible, accumulating 6,000 books over six…
Nollywood veteran John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has recently undergone a series of surgeries, resulting in the amputation of one of his legs. After experiencing a critical health condition, the actor had sought financial assistance from well-wishers. A statement issued by his family on Monday revealed that Mr Ibu had endured seven successful…
Eva Alordiah, a renowned singer and makeup artist, recently disclosed the reason behind her departure from the music industry, attributing her decision to a period of experiencing depression. In a heartfelt post on her official platform, Eva shared her journey, acknowledging that she walked away from what seemed to be a successful music career while…
Fashion devotees and self-proclaimed ‘Philophiles’ rejoiced as the much-anticipated PhoebePhil.com officially opened its digital doors. The celebrated British designer, known for her transformative stints at luxury fashion houses Chloé (2001-2006) and Celine (2008-2017), has finally launched her own label. Phoebe Philo’s impact on fashion spans a spectrum, renowned for her sophisticated designs and subtle elegance….
Tina Knowles, the grandmother of 11-year-old Blue Ivy Carter, recently revealed that the young talent was initially only supposed to perform once during her mother Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance Tour’. Blue Ivy, the daughter of music icons Beyoncé and Jay-Z, expressed her desire to dance on stage during the global tour, but her initial request was met…
Rema’s chart-topping hit, ‘Calm Down,’ featuring Selena Gomez, has achieved an unprecedented milestone by becoming the first collaboration to spend an entire year on Billboard’s Pop Songs airplay chart. The exceptional success of Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ has been garnering widespread acclaim and setting new benchmarks on the prestigious US Billboard Charts. The global sensation’s groundbreaking…
Bella Shmurda recently took to his social media platform to express deep emotions in a heartfelt message to his late friend, Mohbad, as he made a poignant promise to honor his memory. The acclaimed artist, who shared a close friendship with the late rapper, opened up about the struggle and pain he has been enduring…
Actor Justin Long, 45, revealed that he has lost his wedding ring, just months after tying the knot with actress Kate Bosworth. Speaking on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark,’ the actor admitted to the mishap, explaining the absence of the ring. He confessed to the audience, “I don’t have my ring on because I lost…
The childhood residence of pop icon Britney Spears, located in Kentwood, Louisiana, has been put up for sale. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom house where the ‘Toxic’ singer spent her early years is listed for $1.2 million, less than three years after her father Jamie Spears sold it for $289,000. The property, filled with original furnishings and…
Jenna Ortega, known for her role in ‘Wednesday,’ revealed her struggle with watching herself on screen. The actress admitted that dwelling on specific aspects of her performance hindered her ability to progress and develop as an actor. Speaking in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar magazine for the December/January issue after being honoured with the Breakthrough…
Afropop sensation Tyla made an indelible mark in the music scene of 2023 with her chart-topping single “Water,” establishing itself as the most streamed afrobeat song on Spotify. The mesmerizing track made its debut in July and quickly emerged as the anthem of the year. “Water” not only claimed a position on the Billboard Top…
YouTube is taking significant steps to address potentially harmful content recommendations that could negatively impact teen users by limiting repeated exposure to certain video categories. The platform’s recent initiative aims to curtail repeated content recommendations on specific topics that may have adverse effects on young viewers, including content idealizing particular body weights. James Beser, the…
Nigerian artist Tems shared the distressing experiences she encountered during her detention in a Ugandan prison back in 2020, providing deeper insight into her two-day ordeal alongside fellow musician Omah Lay. Tems, during an interview with Angie Martinez, recounted her stark disconnection from the outside world, finding herself abruptly adjusting to the stark reality of…
North West, the eldest daughter of rapper Kanye West and Skims founder Kim Kardashian, seems to gravitate toward a simpler lifestyle, favouring her father’s residence over her mother’s lavish Hidden Hills mansion. In an episode of ‘The Kardashians’ with her aunt Kourtney Kardashian, Kim shared that her 10-year-old daughter admires her father’s independent setup, devoid…
A recent report by Nairametrics has uncovered a staggering increase in fraudulent activities targeting financial technology institutions, with more than ₦5 billion reportedly stolen within an eight-month period. This surge in fraudulent incidents has been largely attributed to a rise in insider involvement, posing a substantial challenge for these companies in securing their systems effectively….
Nicolas Cage, the renowned 59-year-old actor, shared his thoughts regarding his cameo as an alternate Superman in the 2023 movie ‘The Flash,’ highlighting that the final product differed significantly from what he filmed. The actor expressed his understanding of Tim Burton’s disappointment, acknowledging that the CGI-laden multiverse sequence, also featuring Michael Keaton as Batman, deviated…
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Made Kuti, and his wife, Indeoye Onyenso, recently delved into the nostalgic tale of their high school beginnings and subsequent romance during an interview with Bella Naija at their wedding. Recollecting their school days, the glowing bride reminisced about how they initially met during their time in secondary school. She described Made…
Kourtney Kardashian has candidly admitted her feelings about Tristan Thompson after his multiple instances of cheating on her sister Khloe Kardashian. During the recent episode of ‘The Kardashians’ on Thursday (02.11.23), the Poosh founder, who is currently expecting a child with husband Travis Barker and shares children with ex Scott Disick, opened up about her…
Nigerian rapper Tobechukwu Ejiofor, widely recognized as Illbliss, recently disclosed that he had pointed out issues with the Igbo language used by the musical duo, The Cavemen. The Cavemen have gained acclaim for their performances in highlife music, showcasing lyrics in English, Pidgin, and Igbo languages. In a conversation on the latest episode of the…
