The first official trailer for the next installment in the long and storied Fast & Furious franchise, Fast X, has finally been released, showcasing the crazy action and family drama that has become synonymous with the Vin Diesel led blockbuster series. The trailer for the film debuts just a few months ahead of its scheduled…
Yahoo has said that it will cut 20% of its total workforce by the end of this year as it restructures its advertising unit, just the latest example of the layoffs spreading throughout the tech and media industries. A Yahoo spokesperson told CNN that the company’s legacy ad tech division, Yahoo for Business, will be…
Adidas’ breakup with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is a pricey one. As reported on CNN, the company warned Thursday that it’s expected to lose $1.3 billion (1.2 billion euro) in revenue this year because it’s unable to sell the designer’s Yeezy clothing and shoes. Adidas ended its nine-year partnership with the rapper last…
Another day, another exhibit of mind-boggling golf wizardry from Rory McIlroy. As reported by CNN, even in the midst of an underwhelming opening round at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Arizona on Thursday, the world No.1 found a way to add another slide to his near-endless highlight reel of remarkable shots. Back-to-back bogeys either…
“Luther” star Idris Elba says he no longer refers to himself as a “Black actor” because the label put him in a “box” and an “obsession” with race can hinder aspirations and growth. Speaking to Esquire UK, in an interview published Wednesday, the Golden Globe winner said that while he is a prominent member of…
One of China’s best-known architects, Ma Yansong, has unveiled his firm’s vision for a serene new airport terminal in the northeastern city of Changchun, Jilin province. Intended to resemble a “floating feather” when viewed from above, the design was revealed Tuesday after Ma’s Beijing-based MAD Architects won an international competition to mastermind the expansion of…
More than half of Twitter’s top 1,000 advertisers in September were no longer spending on the platform in the first weeks of January, according to data provided to CNN by digital marketing analysis firm Pathmatics, in a striking sign of how far reaching the advertiser exodus has been following Elon Musk’s acquisition of the company….
The Los Angeles Lakers honored superstar LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in a pregame ceremony on Thursday as reported on CNN. With his family and Abdul-Jabbar in attendance, a tribute video was shown on the video board, before former Lakers star James Worthy spoke briefly and introduced James…
Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo. Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal. Chris Evert vs. Martina Navratilova. All clashes between the greats of sport which have gripped fans and come to define an era. In chess, games between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura have been such must-watch encounters. And on Friday, to the delight of fans, the…
Nigerian rapper Jesse Jagz continues his much anticipated return to the music scene with a new single titled “Chant Down Babylon.” A commentary on recent unfortunate events and a clarion call to his compatriots named after a song by Reggae legend Bob Marley, “Chant Down Babylon” is the rapper’s first song of the year. Stream…
Nigerian Singer and songwriter Ayra Starr is has released her new single “Sability.” In “Sability”, her first single of 2023, Ayra Starr samples Congolese Soukous musician Awilo Longomba’s “Coupé Bibamba.” “Sability” is produced by Michael “LONDON” Hunter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Celestial being 👼🏾🤍🎖 (@ayrastarr) Stream Here. Watch the animated…
American rappers, Jay Z and Nicki Minaj, have been ranked as the greatest male and female rappers of all time by Billboard and Vibe. The top 50 ranking was created to commemorate hip-hop music’s 50th anniversary this year. The magazine had been releasing its list of the Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time over…
Rapper Ice Prince Zamani has released his a new single titled “Get At You”. “Get At You” is the Jos born rapper’s first song of the year and it was produced by the talented SB. Stream Here. Watch the Visualizer below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Panshak Zamani 🙂 (@iceprincezamani)
Nas and 50 Cent are set to have a collab on the upcoming “King’s Disease 4” … cementing a full circle moment for the Queens rap legends who don’t exactly have the best career history together. The two hip hop powerhouses recorded a couple of tracks in the late ’90s before 50’s rebranding after he…
Lionel Messi is a doubt for Paris Saint-Germain’s UEFA Champions League clash with Bayern Munich after suffering a hamstring injury. As reported by 90 Min, the World Cup winner suffered the ailment in PSG’s shock 2-1 defeat to Le Classique rivals Marseille in the Coupe de France round of 16 game. https://www.90min.com/posts/lionel-messi-injury-doubt-psg-vs-bayern-munich-first-legAlthough the extent of…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s brief Chelsea career appears to be heading to an abrupt end. The forward hasn’t started a game since the World Cup or scored since October, and is seemingly being edged closer and closer to an exit from Stamford Bridge. As reported by Football London, the deal to bring him to west London has…
Police sources in Durban have confirmed rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night. As reported on IOL, another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, has been shot dead….
Talented Nigerian songstress Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has finally broken her silence after winning her first Grammy. The sensational Tems, who was nominated in three categories—”Best Rap Song” and “Best Melodic Rap Performance” for her contribution to the hit collaboration with Future and Drake titled “Wait For U”—and “Album Of The Year” as…
Victor Osimhen is now regarded as the Serie A jump king after he broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s jump record for Juventus with his stunning header in Napoli’s 3-0 victory over Spezia on Sunday, February 5, 2022. The super eagles of Nigeria forward netted the magificent goal against the Little Eagles at the Stadio Alberto Picco, it…
As part of Black History Month, Google Doodle on Wednesday is celebrating Haitian American model Mama Cax and her contribution to inclusivity in the fashion industry. As reported on CNET, Cax was an influential model and cancer survivor who advocated for the rights of people with disabilities. An amputee as a teenager, Cax wasn’t shy…
The day after seeing his all-time NBA scoring record finally fall to LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflected on the complicated relationship between the two athletes. “LeBron said we don’t have a relationship,” Abdul-Jabbar wrote in an online letter. “He’s right—and for that I blame myself.” Abdul-Jabbar’s letter came hours after James passed Abdul-Jabbar’s career 38,387…
Hermès has secured the bag. The French fashion house has prevailed in its fight against an artist who was selling NFTs of the iconic Birkin bag, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. Mason Rothschild was ordered to pay the the brand $133,000—although the long-term implications may be much more valuable than that sum. “Great…
The famous wax museum Madame Tussauds in New York has revealed their most recent wax figure – a perfect Rihanna replica ahead of her Super Bowl halftime performance this Sunday. Rihanna’s 2018 Met Gala replica in Madame Tussauds The outfit she dons in her wax figure is the dress she wore during the 2018 Met…
Controversial singer and performer Portable who is also known as Zazzuu has made a special request to multiple award-winning singers and performers Wizkid and Davido in a recent interview with media personality Timi Agbaje. Portable requested that the 30 BG boss and Big Wiz should offer him assistance in going farther in his music career….
Star athletes weren’t the only ones going crazy for LeBron James after becoming the NBA’s all-time scoring leader … so were A-list celebrities like Drake, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, and one of his biggest fans, Rihanna! In fact, Ri-Ri, Drake, and Kendrick’s toast to King James was shared in a video montage after he passed…
Paul Rudd said Marvel had to “tone down” the blood in his fight scene with Kang in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” In the latest movie in the “Ant-Man” series, Scott Lang (Rudd) faces off against the powerful multiversal villain, Kang (Jonathan Majors), who many fans believe may actually defeat Ant-Man at the end of…
Beyoncé may have fans lining up for tickets to her upcoming tour, but her fashion line isn’t attracting buyers in the same way. Ivy Park, the streetwear brand Beyoncé produces with Adidas, saw its sales drop more than 50 percent last year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. After projecting sales to the tune…
Kevin Hart is on fire in a newly released trailer for his upcoming action comedy Die Hart, and we mean literally. The first look reveals Hart’s latest role as an over-the-top fictionalized version of himself on a quest to change up his comedic type casting and make the major (and dangerous) jump into action films….
Dell is to lay off about 6,650 workers because of the decline in demand for personal computers. As reported on BBC, the job cuts are expected to affect about 5% of its global workforce. The company faced tough market conditions with an uncertain future and its previous cost-cutting measures were no longer enough, co-chief operating…
Zoom, the video conferencing company that became a household name when remote work spiked during the Covid pandemic, is laying off 1,300 staff. As reported on BBC, the move affects about 15% of its workforce, which has seen user growth slow and profits fall recently. Boss Eric Yuan said he and other leaders would also…
Resident Evil: Death Island, the latest animated film in Capcom’s famous survival horror franchise, revealed its first teaser trailer. As reported on CBR, the teaser trailer, shared by IGN on YouTube, shows series protagonists Leon S. Kennedy and Chris Redfield up to their usual zombie-shooting habits, this time on Alcatraz island, for the CG-animated Resident…
Microsoft has announced a new version of its search engine Bing, which incorporates the latest in artificial intelligence. As reported on BBC, the overhaul deploys OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology, which has taken the world by storm since its launch last year. The move is by far the biggest threat Google has seen to its dominance in…
Actor Jim Carrey has listed his California mansion for sale, with the five-bedroom, nine-bathroom home being offered for almost $29 million. The sprawling 12,700-square foot property, in LA’s upmarket Brentwood neighborhood, is set across more than two acres of land, according to Sotheby’s International Realty, which is handling the sale. A series of photos accompanying…
Ghana winger Christian Atsu has been found alive after being buried under rubble in the earthquake that hit Turkey, the vice president of his club, Hatayspor, told media on Tuesday. As reported on ESPN, Atsu was reported missing in Turkey’s Hatay province following the 7.8 magnitude quake that brought down thousands of buildings and killed…
Long after he buried a historic 14-foot fadeaway jumper that put him alone atop the NBA’s all-time scoring list and celebrated by raising his arms high toward the ceiling of Crypto.com Arena, LeBron James got to relive his immortal moment through his son’s eyes. As the Los Angeles Lakers star iced his joints late Tuesday…
Manchester City could be set to fall behind in the race to sign Jude Bellingham, according to the Telegraph. The Premier League side have been charged for multiple financial fair play (FFP) breaches and it could now hinder their activity in the transfer market this summer. That includes their position in the race for the…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang claimed he had “unfinished business” when returning to the Premier League with Chelsea in September. And yet, barely five months later, he now needs to prove he is not finished as a player at the highest level. Since arriving in a €12 million deal from Barcelona, the former Arsenal striker – who left…
Google on Monday unveiled a new chatbot tool dubbed “Bard” in an apparent bid to compete with the viral success of ChatGPT. As reported on BBC, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and parent company Alphabet, said in a blog post that Bard will be opened up to “trusted testers” starting Monday, with plans to make…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and music executive, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr. Eazi, has called out Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny for copyright violations. The boss of the EmPawa label (home to acts like Joeboy and many other talented African acts) recently took to Twitter to call out Bad Bunny for ripping off…
American veteran rapper, record producer, and record executive Sean Love Combs, popularly known as P. Diddy, has reacted to rumours of him mocking Burna Boy’s Grammy loss. The billionaire music mogul who was the executive producer on Burna Boy’s 2020 album, “Twice as Tall,” that won him his first and only Grammy, debunked a viral…
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas scored a career-high 47 points Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center, joining LeBron James as the two youngest players in NBA history to record back-to-back 40-point games. As reported on Marca, Thomas, 21, was coming off a career-best 44 points in a comeback win over the…
Don’t let Ben Affleck’s face at the Grammys fool you. According to Jennifer Lopez, they had the “best time” celebrating music’s biggest night. As reported on Yahoo Entertainment, Affleck went viral for his facial reactions during the telecast as he looked “miserable” most of the night. At one moment, cameras may have caught Bennifer in…
Rick Ross was once the biggest rapper in the game. When he was on top, Ross also had his MMG label dominating music. Not only was Rick Ross dropping dope music, his artists were also dominating. In addition, Ross was featured on all of the top records. However, when Ross’ music slowed down, he seemingly…
Jay-Z shared his unfiltered thoughts about the Grammys in a new interview conducted ahead of the ceremony and published on Monday (Feb. 6), after Beyoncé lost out on album of the year for the fourth time as reported on Billboard. “I remove myself from the process and hope they just get it right. It got…
The 29-year-old performer beat Beyonce in the Album of the Year category at Sunday (Feb 5) night’s 65th Grammy awards in Los Angeles, and her followers could be heard yelling at him as he took to the stage to collect the gong and give an emotional speech. As reported on Asia One, one fan could…
American coach Jesse Marsch was fired by Leeds on Monday after nearly a year in charge of the relegation-threatened Premier League team. As reported on The Score, Leeds hasn’t won any of its last seven games in the league and has dropped into 17th place in the 20-team division, only out of the relegation zone…
Reports have emerged that former Newcastle forward Christian Atsu is trapped after the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday. A rescue operation is underway in both countries after the two major earthquakes after scores of buildings collapsed. Over 2,000 people have been killed and thousands more injured in the disaster. As reported…
An episode of “The Simpsons” that includes a line about “forced labor camps” in mainland China has been pulled from Disney’s streaming platform in Hong Kong. As reported on CNN, a scene in the second episode of its latest season depicts the show’s matriarch, Marge Simpson, cycling on an indoor spin bike with an on-screen…
Adele is officially winning at life after achieving her long-time dream of meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at this year’s Grammy Awards. As reported on CNN, the epic moment was orchestrated by Grammy host Trevor Noah, who kicked off Sunday’s show by approaching Adele’s table during his opening monologue and revealing some lesser-known facts about…
The NBA said it investigated a postgame incident after the Memphis Grizzlies’ home game against the Indiana Pacers on Jan. 29 and banned some from attending games at the FedExForum after its probe. The Athletic reported that acquaintances of the Grizzlies’ Ja Morant confronted members of the Pacers’ traveling party near Indiana’s bus in the…
