Meta is to cut hundreds of jobs in London and scrap Instagram’s hub in the city as part of widespread cost-cutting measures as the social media giant wrestles with a slump in advertising revenues amid harsher economic conditions. As reported on Evening Standard, the firm will sack as many as 687 staff, representing around 10%…
Twitter has finally removed its “legacy” blue checks. The verification tick marks were originally established as a way for Twitter to ensure that accounts belonged to the people they claimed to be representing. Over time, they became somewhat controversial, with users arguing that they amounted to special treatment for notable people. When Elon Musk bought…
Interest in electric cars has slumped as electricity prices and falling petrol costs have erased the benefits of owning a plug-in. Searches for battery-powered vehicles have dropped by two thirds since early 2022, according to Britain’s biggest online car marketplace AutoTrader. Interest has waned because of surging electricity prices and the end of Government grants…
It should come as no surprise that James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water has won Deadline’s Most Valuable Movie Blockbuster Tournament for 2022. At the global box office, it beat Paramount/Skydance/New Republic’s Top Gun: Maverick, $2.3 billion to $1.49 billion. Jump to the Bottom Line for further explanation of the numbers. First, let’s behold…
The Walt Disney Company has settled with former Marvel Studios VFX chief Victoria Alonso after pink-slipping her last month. While details between Alonso and Disney are confidential, there was a multimillion-dollar financial compensation, we hear. The deal between the parties was reached in the past few days. Alonso was represented by Glaser Weil Fink Howard…
WH Smith has revealed plans to open more than 120 new shops after resurgent travel demand helped sales rocket over the past six months. The retailer also saw profits more than double as it continues to shift its focus further towards airport and railway station shops instead of its traditional high street spots. Boss Carl…
With her hit Apple series Ted Lasso coming to a close, Emmy nominee Juno Temple looks to have found a major global franchise to follow it up with as sources tell Deadline she is in negotiations to co-star in Sony and Marvel’s Venom 3. Tom Hardy is set to return as the titular character with…
Young IP Man moves to Hong Kong to continue his studies at the university. His peaceful daily life on campus is disrupted by an incident when a hostage situation erupts during an English-language eloquence competition organised by the university. Watch the official trailer below:
Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka scored in the final three minutes of regular time to salvage a 3-3 draw against last-placed Southampton on Friday and extend their tenuous lead over Manchester City to five points. The Gunners conceded twice in the opening 15 minutes and seemed on their way to a potentially damaging home defeat…
Shares in electric vehicle maker Tesla dropped more than 4% after the company reported first-quarter earnings after the bell. Here are the results. Earnings per share: 85 cents adj. vs 85 cents expected, according to the average analyst estimate compiled by Refinitiv Revenue: $23.33 billion vs $23.21 billion expected, according to Refinitiv estimates Net income…
In music, sampling is a common concept as artists borrow from the works of others to uplift their art. To legitimately borrow, one must take permission and the absence of such permission amounts to a copyright breach. Ghanaian musician Obrafour is suing megastar rapper Drake for the rapper’s decision to sample his song without his…
Andrew Tate has denied ever taking steroids while showing his impressive physique less than three weeks after his release from prison. As reported on Mirror, Tate and brother Tristan were arrested last December and were been kept behind bars in Bucharest until the end of March. After multiple appeals over their original 30-day incarceration, the…
In light of recent allegations made by his colleague Julius Agwu in a recent interview, popular Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, commonly known as AY, has spoken out in response. Agwu had accused AY of taking over his Easter Sunday date for his own show and hanging up on him when he called to talk to…
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have been married for the past 26 years. The couple is blessed with two children, Jaden Smith, who is 24, and Willow Smith, who turned 22. Will Smith is also the father of Trey, 30, his son with ex-wife Sheree Zamino. All the kids are close to their parents and…
Streaming giant Netflix has shared a first look at the much anticipated second season of their hugely popular series, “Young, Famous & African” and there are a few new exciting faces. The new faces to the fabulous group are Ghanaian-American rapper Fantana, South African entertainment industry darling Bonang Matheba and reality TV star and entrepreneur…
Culinary content creator Dolapo Grey has shared a new video on her cooking YouTube channel. In the new video, the renowned food recipe expert shares how to make Yam and Corned Beef Stew. Watch: This video was originally published on Dolapo Grey.
Moments after gracing the stage at the 2023 Super Bowl, Rihanna seemingly received a shoutout from her ex Chris Brown. As the “Work” singer-who while performing, revealed that she is pregnant with her second baby-sang a medley of her singles on Feb. 12, Chris shared a message to Instagram Stories, writing, “Go Girl,” adding both…
This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence – and our own. The epic new film will delve further into the…
A fan is suing Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal and the team over a postgame incident March 21 in Orlando, Florida, alleging battery and assault and asking for damages exceeding $50,000. Plaintiff Kyler Briffa of Orange County, Florida, filed suit in Florida’s 9th Circuit Court. The suit alleges that after the Wizards lost to the…
Manchester United embarrassed themselves in the Europa League on Thursday, exiting the competition with a 3-0 loss to Sevilla in the second leg of their nightmarish quarterfinal. The Andalusians, who sit just eight points above the relegation zone in La Liga, advanced 5-2 on aggregate. Harry Maguire and David De Gea were equally to blame…
No wonder people in the entertainment industry are distancing themselves from Jonathan Majors. More alleged victims have come forward and are cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney’s office, Variety reports. The DA’s office isn’t commenting, but Majors maintains his innocence. “Jonathan Majors is innocent and has not abused anyone,” the actor’s criminal defense attorney, Priya…
Universal Music Group — the music company representing superstars including Sting, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande — has a new Goliath to contend with: artificial intelligence. The music group sent urgent letters in April to streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music, asking them to block artificial intelligence platforms from training on the…
Check out the an official TV spot for Fast X starring Vin Diesel! Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they’ve ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of…
There’s a new hit via Drake and The Weeknd that’s taking over the internet — well, kind of. An AI-generated track called “Heart On My Sleeve” mimics the two hitmakers so well that it’s gone viral. And that, naturally, has caused some controversy. (If you’d like to hear it, click here.(opens in a new tab))…
Trendupp – One of Africa’s first reward-based platforms where creatives receive support and build direct relationships with their fans has announced the third edition of her award initiative – The Trendupp Awards. Annually, The award seeks to celebrate the creativity and audacity of Nigerian content creators and influencers through the excellent use of social media….
The award-winning Afrobeats superstar is known to be a happy person and he intends to keep it that way no matter the tribulation he faces. Heavyweight Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed why he decided not to make sad songs on his recent album, even though he just went through trying…
The heavyweight producer who has become really invested in the buzzing Afrobeats genre gave the Afropop musician his deserved flowers. Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and performer, Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold, has received accolades from award-winning American producer Timbaland for his talent. The father of one, whose latest song featuring street-hop act Zinoleesky…
D’banj, Simi, and Obi Asika will return as judges for season 8 of Nigerian Idol,which will premiere on April 23 ,2023. MultiChoice Nigeria announced the show and judges’ return at a media launch in the company’s multipurpose Lagos studio. Popular TV personality, IK Osakioduwa, will be returning as the show’s host for a third time…
Technology companies often collaborate with various brands to offer interesting products to their users. Examples of this can be seen in the recent Harry Potter-themed Xiaomi products or Coca-Cola branded phones. However, Samsung has recently made headlines with a surprising collaboration. The South Korean tech giant has collaborated with TOILET PAPER for a limited edition…
In the past, I’d noted that Google was largely wasting money paying Apple to have its search engine as the default search in Apple products. My thesis was based on the construct that Google Search being the #1, Apple even without being paid would have used it. It was not really about Apple; it was…
The NFL is the world’s richest sports league, with the pending sale of the Washington Commanders for $6 billion the latest example of its wealth. But when it comes to reaching the largest global audience, the other football dominates the marketing landscape. Soccer events (World Cup, Champions League), players (Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi) and teams…
Pepsi-Cola of Madison has renewed its sponsorship with Wisconsin Athletics as an Official Partner of the Wisconsin Badgers through the 2028-29 season. While pouring rights contracts are commonplace in college athletics, what is notable about Pepsi’s continued partnership with Wisconsin is its simultaneous commitment to supporting Badger athletes through name, image and likeness deals. “We’re…
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro says he will undergo surgery for his broken right hand and likely won’t return this postseason unless his team wins the Eastern Conference title as reported by ESPN. Herro said that the injury requires four to six weeks of recovery. The conference finals start in mid-May, and Game 1 of…
Manchester City will square off against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals for the second straight year after an Erling Haaland goal secured a 1-1 draw and a 4-1 aggregate win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday. The Norwegian missed a first-half penalty but muscled his way upfield midway through the second half, lashing past…
Music mogul Don Jazzy, has reacted to the shocking robbery attempt on Tiwa Savage’s house. Award-winning producer and music Mogul Don Jazzy took to his social media platform to react to the unexpected robbery attempt on the house of his former signee under Mavin records and a close friend, Tiwa Savage. Don Jazzy who had…
Check out a Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 TV spot starring Karen Gillan! In Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along…
JAY-Z has released a new version of “Empire State of Mind” mashed up with Gil Scott-Heron’s “New York Is Killing Me.” The track, entitled “New York (Concept de Paris),” dropped after the Brooklyn rapper debuted it during a rare public performance. Taking the verses from Hov’s 2009 classic and vocals and other samples from Scott-Heron’s…
From almost 50-foot-long Class 1 offshore racing catamarans to AquaX series personal watercraft roughly one-fifth of that size, the range of raceboats involved in events either produced or promoted by Powerboat P1 is broad. The United Kingdom-based outfit’s involvement in the sport also includes co-promoting/producing the multi-class, five-race American Power Boat Association Offshore National Championship…
Remember the funky LG Wing? We sure do. It’s an incredibly interesting device that came out in 2020 towards the very tail end of the company’s involvement in the smartphone business. It was the first and sadly only device in a new “Explorer series,” which LG intended to use as a soul-searching platform to try…
Reebok and Milk Makeup have partnered to create a collaborative collection of footwear and apparel, called Equipment Essentials. As reported on Beauty Packaging, the collection combines Reebok’s expertise in footwear with Milk Makeup’s minimalistic approach to beauty, resulting in wardrobe pieces that embody the playful-yet-functional spirit of both brands. Vegan and Bold Designs True to…
The Phantom of the Opera staged its final show on Sunday, ending a 35-year, 13,981-performance run as Broadway’s longest running production—thousands more performances than any other show in the top ten. Key Facts The Phantom of the Opera debuted in 1988 and won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Leading Actor in a Musical (Michael…
Alphabet shares are on pace for their worst day in over two months following a report indicating the Google parent company is in danger of losing a key multibillion-dollar search engine contract to Microsoft, as the artificial intelligence rivalry between the two technology giants rages on. As reported on Forbes, Samsung is mulling a switch…
The winner of a major photography award has refused his prize after revealing his work was in fact an AI creation. German artist Boris Eldagsen’s entry, entitled Pseudomnesia: The Electrician, won the creative open category at last week’s Sony World Photography Award. He said he used the picture to test the competition and to create…
Real Madrid cruised into the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 win against Chelsea on Tuesday that wrapped up an emphatic 4-0 aggregate triumph, effectively ending the struggling London club’s season. The home team, with Frank Lampard back in the dugout for a second spell, came into the match at Stamford Bridge with form and…
AC Milan reached the semi-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday after Olivier Giroud struck the crucial goal in a 1-1 draw at Napoli which completed a 2-1 aggregate victory over their fellow Italians. Giroud tapped in what turned out to be the decisive goal two minutes before the break after a blistering run from…
Fast-rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Bayanni has linked up with American singer Jason Derulo for the remix of his hit song “Ta Ta Ta.” The original song, “Ta Ta Ta”, was the third song off his self-named EP “Bayanni,” released in 2022.The remix was produced by Prestige. Watch the lyric video below:
Whilst Microsoft and Sony going back and forth with various self-serving claims has been cause for some amusement, thankfully the end is in sight. The job of regulators is to protect consumers, not the market leader or a trillion dollar company masquerading as a plucky underdog. Even if the deal is blocked, you have to…
Eternals star Brian Tyree Henry and American Horror Story alum Kate Mara are teaming up for a new miniseries from FX Networks and Hulu. Class of ’09 “follows a class of FBI agents set in three distinct points in time who grapple with immense changes as the U.S. criminal justice system is altered by artificial…
Here are some new movies trailers you probably haven’t seen! What are you excited to see? Watch the trailers below: Check out the list of time stamps below for specific trailers: 00:00 The Marvels 01:56 Fool’s Paradise 04:18 The Mother 06:36 The Last Voyage of the Demeter 09:11 Talk to Me 09:52 Extraction 2 11:27…
Call of Duty’s anti-cheat team has shared demonstrations of the cheater “mitigations” we learned about last year. Call of Duty’s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system doesn’t always ban suspected Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 cheaters on sight. Sometimes, it keeps them around, but makes their efforts to cheat futile by applying “mitigations.” For example, a mitigation called…
