Superstar actress, Michelle Yeoh, became the first Asian woman to win best actress, as “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated at the Oscars. As reported on VON, the creative multiverse adventure won seven awards including best picture, director and original screenplay. Accepting her statuette, Yeoh said: “For all the little boys and girls who look…
Nigerian singer, Tems has been a talking point on social media after her elaborate outfit blocked the view of fellow attendees at Sunday night’s Academy Awards. Tems was a nominee at the 95th Academy Awards held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. While some Nigerians have poured their praises on…
The 95th Academy awards went down early Monday morning, with first time winners recorded and history written. One of such historic moments was movie superstar Michelle Yeoh becoming the first Asian woman to win Best Actress and Ruth Carter becoming the first Black woman to win two Oscars. Also, ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once” swept…
Nigerian superstar Asake recently shared the snippet for his unreleased single and the clip has since divided opinion. As reported on PULSE, after an unprecedented 2022 run that saw chart-topping hits and a record-breaking debut album, Asake has continued in 2023 with the release of another chart-topper ‘Yoga’. He has teased his next release through…
Angela Bassett fans are rallying around the “crushed” actress after her “heartbroken” reaction to Jamie Lee Curtis’ Oscars win. When the Curtis beat out the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” star in the Best Supporting Actress category on Sunday night for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Bassett notably did not smile or stand…
Jamie Lee Curtis has won her first Oscar, going a step further than her movie star parents who were both nominated for an Academy Award. The Hollywood actress, who is the famous offspring of “Psycho” star Janet Leigh and “Some Like It Hot” actor Tony Curtis, took home the best actress in a supporting role…
Ryan Reynolds’ inimitable deadpan humor has only gotten more perfect with time. And with the years, there has also been an uptake in the actor’s comedically dysfunctional relationship with his co-stars, especially Wesley Snipes and Hugh Jackman. The tale of Reynolds and Jackman is already an infamous one but when it comes to the deadly…
Even though the singer came like a thief in the night, his presence was duly felt and acknowledged by his fans. Nigerian buzzing singer-songwriter Ahmed Ololade Asake, popularly known as Asake, is back to being the talk of the town following his recently released snippet. Taking to social media in the wee hours of Sunday,…
Buzzing South African newbie, Costa Titch has reportedly slumped while performing at an event. As reported on NOTJUSTOK, South African singer and dancer Costa Tsobanoglou, popularly known as Costa T, is reported to have died after collapsing at an event. According to reports, the 27-year-old, who was a buzzing act in South Africa, was performing…
It’s back to square one for the French international striker, Kylian Mbappe, whose Paris Saint-Germain clattered out of this season’s Champions League campaign to Bayern Munich with a 3-0 aggregate loss to the Bavarian side. Is Mbappe Looking for the Exit Door Again? Talk of a potential move to Real Madrid has risen to the…
Mikey Brown, Fernando Alonso’s chief mechanic, has revealed that Sebastian Vettel congratulated the team on the Spanish driver’s podium finish in the opening race of the 2023 F1 season. “Seb got on well with everyone in the team, not just me. He sent me a message on Sunday after the race and was very happy…
US Soccer officials continue their in-depth analysis of the restructuring around the UMSNT in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup where the United States will be the primary host of the tournament alongside Canada and Mexico. As reported on MARCA, one of the main decisions to be made by the USMNT is the appointment…
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is currently rehabbing his foot in the mountains, from where he shared a video of a muscular goat visiting him on Saturday, sparking a shock on social media over the massive animal’s appearance. As reported on MARCA, James, 38, captioned his Instagram post as if he were the roaming…
Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry did something during the start of Saturday night’s 126-114 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic that he hadn’t done in over 10 years: He sat on the bench. As reported on ESPN, Lowry, who hadn’t played since Feb. 2 because of left knee soreness, entered Saturday’s game with 6:21 left…
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry brought the ball over midcourt with Jevon Carter of the Milwaukee Bucks right in his face. Curry accelerated and then quickly stopped at the top of the 3-point arc, making Carter skid a few feet away. Curry had just enough space to launch a 3. Bang. The shot tied…
It’s a good day for fans of Lamboginny and Beenie Man! The Nigerian Afro-Dancehall musician, YouTuber, and humanitarian has teamed up with the Jamaican Dancehall deejay and Grammy winner to deliver fresh visuals for their recently-released track “Count Your Blessings (Remix),” and Distractify has been tapped to exclusively share the new video. As reported on…
Mikaela Shiffrin won her 87th World Cup race on Saturday to break the overall record set by skiing legend Ingemar Stenmark. As reported on CNN, the American triumphed in the slalom in Åre, Sweden, to become the sport’s all-time winningest athlete. “Pretty hard to comprehend,” Shiffrin said in her post-race interview. “My brother and sister-in-law…
A talented Nigerian singer has set a new record of the most viewed Nigerian music video and song of all time on YouTube. The stunning visuals of the hit single ‘Calm Down’ by Rema has snatched a new record to become the most viewed Nigerian music video and song of all time on the biggest…
Mike Tyson had a difficult childhood growing up and fighting began at an early age for the once-heavyweight champion of the world. One of his earliest fights had him throwing up so much that felt like he’d vomited ‘two years’ worth of food. As reported on MARCA, boxer Bobby Stewart met Mike Tyson when they…
Life came fast at Tyson Fury after Oleksandr Usyk decided to call his bluff and basically corner him to agree on a fight. The Ukrainian champ proposed a deal in which Tyson Fury will have to donate £1 million to the people from Usyk’s country who is suffering the war against Russia. The Gypsy King…
The filing of the lawsuit by the Public Prosecutor’s Office alongside the charges brought against Barcelona are set to seriously jeopardize the club’s chances of featuring in European competition next season. As reported on MARCA, as soon as it is admitted for processing, with all indications suggesting it will be, UEFA could be in a…
With millions of dollars in his bank account, Floyd Mayweather Jr can afford just about any luxury, such as spending 180,000 dollars to upgrade his luxury Rolls Royce with all the trimmings. As reported on MARCA, Money Mayweather, who regularly spends thousands or even millions of dollars on certain luxuries, went to the so-called Doctor…
Happy new-music-Miley day to all those who celebrate! Coinciding with the release of Cyrus’ eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, the artist also put out a special edition of Backyard Sessions exclusively on Disney+. As reported on ELLE, in the 42-minute concert doc, Cyrus performs and talks about the inspiration behind her songs. “If you’re…
When the Super Mario movie was first announced, I was pretty ‘meh’ on the whole thing.The combination of video game movie adaptations still feeling risky and the lack of narrative punch to Mario made me lose interest fairly quickly. That Anya Taylor-Joy was in the cast was a start, but it still didn’t grab me….
Investors and depositors tried to pull $42 billion from Silicon Valley Bank on Thursday in one of the biggest US bank runs in more than a decade, according to a Friday regulatory filing. At the close of business on March 9, the bank had a negative cash balance of $958 million, according to an order…
Johnny Depp’s potential return to Pirates of the Caribbean remains up in the air. As it stands, it might still be too early to tell. The biggest question on every fans mind regarding the next Pirates movie isn’t necessarily what the story will be – it’s whether or not Johnny Depp will come back. And…
At the Louis Vuitton show in Paris on Monday, all eyes were on Zendaya — who wasn’t even walking the runway. The “Euphoria” and “Dune” star made a surprise appearance at the brand’s unveiling of its Fall-Winter 2023 collection, hosted at the Musee d’Orsay, wearing a head-to-toe tiger print. The Louis Vuitton ensemble included a…
“Stranger Things” star Grace Van Dien says she’s been declining acting roles after experiencing sexual harassment on set. As reported on CNN, The 26-year-old actress, best known for playing cheerleader Chrissy Cunningham in the Netflix sci-fi drama, addressed her decision to be more selective this week during a Twitch live stream, saying ” the last…
ADutch historian found unique 1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure, consisting of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf and 39 silver coins, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) has announced. Lorenzo Ruijter, 27, who told Reuters he has been treasure hunting since he was 10, discovered the treasure in 2021 in…
Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has recorded another giant stride as his hit single ‘Last Last’ has surpassed a million units in sales in the United States. According to news published by reputable chart news platform Chart data, Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ received an RIAA platinum plaque after it surpassed a million copies in sales in…
Street-pop sensation Bella Shmurda has returned with a new single he calls ‘Ara (Gen Gen Tin)’ in which he celebrates his success while also praying for more blessings. The single is his first release of 2023 following the release of his debut album ‘Hypertension’ in October 2022. Bella Shmurda begins 2023 on a celebratory mood…
Superstar Street-hop sensation Zlatan has released a new single titled ‘Omo Ologo’ which is an inspiring tribute to hard work and perseverance. The song is a celebration of success, not just in the artist’s career, but also in life, where one must overcome obstacles to achieve greatness. In ‘Omo Ologo,’ Zlatan shares his personal journey…
Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet was fined $30,000 by the NBA on Thursday for his blistering criticism of official Ben Taylor that came after a 108-100 loss to the LA Clippers on Wednesday night. As reported on ESPN, VanVleet reiterated his frustration at the time with the officiating, not just in the loss to…
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is expected to miss two to three weeks because of a left ankle injury, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As reported on ESPN, the team said in a release that Durant has a left ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in three weeks. Durant, who had an MRI on Thursday,…
Paul Pogba was dropped for Juventus’ match against SC Freiburg on Thursday in the Europa League due to “disciplinary reasons,” the Italian club said. As reported on ESPN, Juventus did not elaborate in its statement to The Associated Press amid reports the midfielder arrived late for a team retreat Wednesday night. The Serie A side…
Marcus Rashford has been named as the Premier League’s Player of the Month for February. The no.10 collects the award for the second consecutive month, after his January triumph, making it three for the season after he was handed the accolade in September. After notching five goals in just four league fixtures across the month,…
Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi has shared her opinion on why many Nigerians migrate in search of greener pastures. Simi took to Twitter, where she rolled out a couple of tweets detailing why Nigerians leave the country. She opined that nobody ever wants to leave their friends and family behind. However, they ‘japa’ because they do not…
Former Shell boss Ben van Beurden received a pay package of £9.7m last year, up more than 50% from 2021. As reported on BBC, his pay was revealed in the oil and gas giant’s annual report and accounts. Shell reported the highest annual profits in its 115-year history last year after a surge in energy…
Multiple award-winning singer. songwriter and performer Tiwa Savage, in a post on social media, reacted to the rave of the moment ‘Gwagwalada’ by BNXN fka Buju, which features Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez. The singer opened up on how much she liked the song, which has led many to believe that there might be a…
Mae Muller will represent the United Kingdom at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. As reported by CNN, the 25-year-old will perform her track I Wrote A Song at the competition in May, hoping to follow the success of Sam Ryder last year. “To compete in such a massive music competition is simply brilliant,” she said,…
Japanese police have arrested three people over “sushi terror”: viral, unhygienic pranks that are threatening the world-famous feature of sushi conveyor belt restaurants. Last month, a video of a man licking a soy sauce bottle on a sushi conveyor went viral, sparking outrage. In the video, he can be seen squashing sushi dishes at a…
Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield has been delayed once again, with a newly-revealed release date of 6 September 2023 representing a major months-long delay for the title, which was set to launch alongside Redfall in ‘early 2023’. As reported on Games Hub, while the news is disappointing, it’s not unexpected. Bethesda has remained quiet about development…
Bollywood actor and director Satish Kaushik has died at the age of 66 in India’s capital Delhi. As reported on BBC, his nephew Nishaan Kaushik told BBC Hindi that the actor suffered a heart attack on Thursday morning. He was travelling in a car at the time and was rushed to a hospital, where doctors…
Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny showed some subtle PDA during a night out together amid ongoing speculation that they’re dating. The two were seen embracing each other after grabbing a group dinner at Sushi Park in West Hollywood, Calif., on Tuesday night, according to photos obtained by Page Six. Jenner, 27, had a warm smile…
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was arrested Wednesday and booked in a Pierce County (Washington) jail in connection with a drive-by shooting. As reported on ESPN, Tacoma police said an altercation between occupants of two vehicles near the Tacoma Mall led to shots being fired early Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported, and one of…
Tiger Woods’ ex-girlfriend, whose relationship with Woods ended in October, has filed legal complaints against Woods over a non-disclosure agreement and also her residency at Woods’ house in Hobe Sound, Fla. According to recent court filings in Martin County, Fla., Woods’ former girlfriend — Erica Herman — is seeking a court’s judgment on the extent…
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored against his former club as Bayern Munich ended the Champions League hopes of Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, beating the French club 2-0 in their last-16 second leg to reach the quarter-finals. Choupo-Moting, who featured for PSG in their 1-0 Champions League final loss to Bayern in Lisbon in 2020, sidefooted the…
Adidas has warned that it could suffer its first annual operating loss in more than three decades this year, mostly because it may have to write off the entire range of Yeezy-branded clothing and sneakers. The German sportswear maker said Wednesday that it would face an operating loss of €700 million ($736 million) this year—…
Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Burna Boy has set a new record for African music on the digital streaming platform Spotify as he became the Fastest African artist to hit 600 million streams with the album ‘Love Damini.’ ‘Love Damini’ became the fastest African album to hit and surpass 600 million streams on Spotify…
Twitter chief executive Elon Musk has apologised over an exchange he had on the platform with an employee. It came after worker Halli Thorleifsson tweeted to Mr Musk saying: “Your head of HR is not able to confirm if I am employed or not”. Mr Musk responded by asking: “What work have you been doing?”…
