There are quite a few new and returning anime franchises that are looking to leave their mark on 2023, but one of the most highly anticipated has been the third season of Demon Slayer. While a release date hasn’t been confirmed, a new trailer has arrived from Ufotable which gives fans a closer look at…
Gucci Mane is closing out the year with a bang, dropping off a brand new album that has a runtime of almost four hours as reported by HipHopDx. Titled So Icy Boyz: The Finale, the mammoth new project is a 1017 compilation produced by Zaytoven that features an astounding 80 tracks. The LP features guest…
Sir Elton John has become the latest celebrity to leave Twitter since its acquisition by Tesla boss Elon Musk. The singer, a headline act for next year’s Glastonbury Festival, blamed the platform’s “change in policy” around misinformation without elaborating. Twitter stopped taking action against accounts spreading misleading information about Covid-19 last month. In response to…
The next World Cup will be the biggest ever after world soccer body FIFA took the leap from a 32-team field to 48 teams in 2026. As reported by KGMI, this means more of soccer’s so-called “little teams” that didn’t make it to Qatar will be given a chance of a lifetime when the tournament…
After becoming the first and only African team in history to qualify for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022, Morocco celebrated their victory the African way with a little beat of Afrobeat on their way back home as the whole team in a live session were seen celebrating and singing along to the…
American RnB star, R. Kelly, who’s currently serving a 30 year sentence has had his recently released album, I Admit, taken down from Spotify and Apple Music a few hours after release. The album which was released on the 9th of December while the singer serves his 30 year jail time, had several versions of…
Burna Boy has released the visuals in documentary style for one of the most moving singles off his “Love, Damini” album, “Whiskey” as reported by Bella Naija. In this riveting documentary, Burna Boy speaks to themes of spirituality and reality that are laced with sadness, sorrow, suffering, pain, death, resilience, and hope. Burna Boy’s musical…
YouTube streamer Ludwig Ahgren took home Content Creator of the Year last night at the Game Awards 2022. The Game Awards 2022 is largely about successful games and upcoming titles, but it’s a night that also celebrates the gaming community. This includes recognizing the content creators that shape the streaming space and influence the game…
The famous Congolese singer and dancer Tshala Muana has died at the age of 64, according to her producer and companion, Claude Mashala. “In the early hours of this morning the good Lord has made the decision to call back Tshala Muana,” he posted on Facebook. Tshala Muana is considered the “Queen of Mutuashi”, a…
Mr Eazi returns with a new Amapiano single titled “See Something,” featuring DJ Neptune and Ghanaian sensations Shatta Wale, Medikal, and Minz. “See Something” was produced by Mr Eazi and DJ Tarico. Listen: Stream here.
The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, challenging one of the largest tech acquisitions in history. The administrative complaint filed by the FTC alleges that the blockbuster deal, which would make Microsoft the third-largest video game publisher in the world, would give Microsoft “both the means and…
Legal practitioner to popular Nigerian singer, D’banj, has disclosed that D’banj was released on self-recognizance, after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, could not find anything incriminating on him. The lawyer, who made this known on his official Facebook page, Pelumi Olajengbesi, said it was an embarrassment to the country that…
A prominent football journalist from the United States has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Grant Wahl, 48, collapsed as extra time began in the Argentina-Netherlands game on Friday night. Early reports suggest he may have had a heart attack, but this has yet to be officially confirmed.Last month Mr Wahl was briefly…
England’s World Cup campaign ended in disappointment as they went out despite a fine performance in the quarter-finals against France at Al Bayt Stadium. As reported by the BBC, Harry Kane’s late penalty miss proved decisive after he had earlier equalled Wayne Rooney’s England record of 53 goals from the spot. France took a 17th-minute…
Morocco’s 10-man team made history at the magnificent Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar when they became the first African nation to book their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup. As reported by Punch, in the first quarter final game of the day, Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winning goal by jumping above Portugal…
Nigerian elite rapper Vector, has reacted to the conversation going around that he is dropping a diss song for Wizkid. Recall that Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, in a recent interview with a British magazine, made it known that he doesn’t listen to rap anymore because he believes the genre is boring and dead, a statement that…
A Backstreet Boys end-of-the-year special has been pulled by US TV network ABC following news that a woman is suing singer Nick Carter, alleging he raped her during a 2001 tour when she was 17. As reported by the BBC, a Very Backstreet Holiday was slated to run on 14 December, but is no longer…
Nigerian sensational singer, songwriter, and performer, Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman, popularly known as Oxlade, has released the teaser for the official remix of his buzzing tune, ‘Ku Lo Sa’ The chart-topping single, which eventually became a viral Tik-Tok challenge, was the most-shamed song in France, racked up over 100 million streams across all platforms, and achieved…
A few days after Variety reported that the Dwayne Johnson-led Black Adam was looking like it was going to fail to return much of a profit—if any—Deadline has come out with a piece stating that the Variety article is wrong, actually, and Black Adam is doing just fine in the box office. The star himself…
Nia Long is again calling out the Boston Celtics for how they handled her ex-fiancé Ime Udoka’s cheating scandal. As reported by PEOPLE, while on the red carpet at the premiere of Peacock’s The Best Man: The Final Chapters in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening, the actress, 52, opened up to Entertainment Tonight about her…
Celine Dion is postponing several Europe tour dates after the recent diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder that doesn’t allow her “to sing the way I’m used to,” she announced. As reported by CNN, the superstar singer has stiff-person syndrome, which affects “something like one in a million people,” Dion, 54, said in an emotional…
Jerrod Carmichael has been named host of the 2023 Golden Globes as reported by the CNN. “We’re so excited to have Jerrod Carmichael host the historic 80th Golden Globe Awards. His comedic talents have entertained and thrilled audiences while providing thought-provoking moments that are so important in the times we live,” said Helen Hoehne, President…
Argentina claimed a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Netherlands on Friday to claim a spot in the World Cup semifinals after initially throwing away a two-goal lead in a late collapse in regulation time. As reported by ESPN, Lionel Messi provided a superb assist with a delicately threaded pass to defender Nahuel Molina who slotted…
Dominik Livakovic was the star of the show for Croatia, with his 11 saves setting a new record for a Croatian goalkeeper at a World Cup match before denying Rodrygo Goes in the penalty-shoot out to secure a historic World Cup win. As reported by Marca, the Croatians had a hardfought battle of resistance up…
A federal judge in California on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against reality TV star Kim Kardashian, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. and others over their role in promoting a cryptocurrency, saying it was not clear that the investors who sued actually saw the promotions. As reported by the CNN, the lawsuit filed in January claims…
Nigerian megastar Davido is reportedly set to be gearing up to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The closing ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, 18th December 2022 and according to the reports, Davido will be performing the Qatar World Cup anthem ‘Hayya Hayya (Happy Together)’…
Lady Gaga, her family, and her canine friends have finally gotten the closure they deserve.James Howard Jackson, who dognapped two of Lady Gaga’s dogs and shot her dogwalker, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison. He was one of the men involved in the robbery and shooting that took place last year near the…
Nigerian sensational singer, Kizz Daniel’s mega hit ‘Buga’ has emerged as the most searched song on Google in Nigeria in 2022 after enjoying massive commercial success. As reported by Pulse, Kizz Daniel & Tekno’s ‘Buga’ is one of the biggest songs out of Africa in 2022 as it cross borders and captivated listeners across multiple…
US President Joe Biden announced the release of Brittney Griner on Thursday, saying the WNBA star is on her way home now after months in Russian detention. He said Griner is “in good spirits.” As reported by the CNN, Griner was released as part of a prisoner swap for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout,…
Nigerian music star, D’banj, has reacted to the news of his arrest in Abuja. As reported by The ,Whistler, the music star was arrested and detained on Tuesday by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly diverting money meant for N-Power beneficiaries. But in a statement released by his management…
Nigeria rapper Zilla Oak has delivered a new track he calls ‘Rap Is Dead’ which is a response to Wizkid’s comments regarding Hip Hop and Nigerian rappers. In an interview with 10 Magazine UK, Wizkid commented that Hip Hop is dead and he’s bored of the similarity in beat and delivery. The comment drew a…
England star Raheem Sterling will return to the team’s World Cup base in Qatar ahead of the Three Lions’ quarterfinal tie against France on Saturday after flying home when intruders broke into his family home. As reported by the CNN, the forward missed England’s 3-0 win over Senegal on Sunday after his home in Surrey,…
Google has released the year end list for 2022 and Afrobeat star Oxlade has emerged has the most Googled artist in Nigeria in 2022. As reported by Pulse, Oxlade has enjoyed a great 2022 with his hit single ‘Kulosa’ enjoyed impressive success across Europe and America after being propelled by Tik Tok. This as seen…
Fans of actress Bimbo Ademoye are jubilating over an alleged report that she is now engaged to popular VJ Adams as reported by Radio Nigeria. Adams Ibrahim Adebola, popularly known as VJ Adams, is a Nigerian video jockey, television presenter, entrepreneur, musician cum executive producer. His journey into the limelight came after he contested at…
When AJ Wavy started posting music mixes on TikTok, it was “just for fun”. But after his mashups of Bollywood and Western hits gained millions of views, he’s now been signed by Sony. “It’s been an amazing journey to see it go from just my bedroom to countries all over the world,” AJ tells BBC…
Robert Downey Jr. reveals what he misses most about being a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Downey Jr. starred in the MCU’s first installment, the 2008 film Iron Man, and would go on to appear in a total of 11 movies in the franchise. After 11 years in the MCU, Downey Jr. exited the…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have said “we know a ripple of hope can turn into a wave of change” after they were honored in New York for their work on racial justice and mental health. As reported by the CNN, Prince Harry and Meghan were in the Big Apple to receive the 2022…
Belgium forward Eden Hazard retired from international soccer on Wednesday, nearly a week after his country’s aging generation of players was eliminated from the World Cup. As reported by the Associated Press, the 31-year-old winger made his debut with the national team in 2008 at the age of 17. He made 126 appearances and scored…
Popular Nigerian singer and entertainer, D’banj has been reportedly arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) on charges of fraud, as reported by Thisday. However, the commission has yet to confirm the arrest. The public relations office of the commission, however, promised to issue a response. “We will get back…
PepsiCo has joined the growing list of American employers reducing headcount ahead of an anticipated recession as reported by the HCA Mag. The food and beverage giant plans to eliminate hundreds of corporate jobs throughout North America, The Wall Street Journal reported. The layoffs will impact employees in Chicago, Plano, TX and its headquarters in…
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o, the current president of the country’s football federation, was filmed attacking a man outside Stadium 974 at the World Cup on Monday night. As reported by 90 Min, the former Barcelona and Inter striker had been in attendance as Brazil faced South Korea in a last 16 tie and was seen…
Donald Trump’s real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities, adding to the legal woes facing the former U.S. president as he campaigns for the office again in 2024. As reported by Reuters, the Trump Organization – which operates hotels, golf courses, and other real…
Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus has provided a further update on his knee injury following successful surgery as the Gunners train in Dubai ahead of the Premier League’s resumption. The Brazil star was ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup after suffering medial ligament damage against Cameroon last week. He subsequently returned to London…
Brazil soccer great Pelé’s general health is gradually improving after he was hospitalized last week in Sao Paulo after contracting a lung infection, according to a statement from the hospital treating him as reported by the CNN. “The patient continues to evolve with progressive improvement of his general condition, especially the respiratory infection,” the Albert…
Lawyers for actress Amber Heard have filed a request for a new trial following her defeat in a defamation suit against her ex-husband Johnny Depp in June of this year. According to The New York Times, they claim that the previous trial was held in the wrong state and criticize the judge’s decision to ignore…
Nigerian ace rapper Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, starred in a Nigerian blockbuster movie, and its income for the year is mind-blowing. The Nigerian crime-action thriller, which was produced by talented filmmaker Jade Osiberu, starred actors like Tobi Bakre, Basketmouth, Sam Dede, Mr. Macaroni, Toni Tones, Zubby Michael, and a host of others. Regarded…
Apple has been sued by two women who allege their previous romantic partners used the company’s AigTag devices to track their whereabouts, potentially putting their safety at risk. As reported by CNN, the proposed class action lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Francisco on Monday on behalf of one woman from Texas and…
Nigerian buzzing singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, shared some dollar bills with his fans at his recent headline show in Birmingham. The talented singer, who just concluded his “Mr. Money with the Vibe USA Tour,” kicked off the United Kingdom leg of his world tour on Saturday, December 3rd, 2022. Away from thrilling…
There have been several firsts at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The event is being staged for the first time in the Middle East and is also being played for the first time in the northern hemisphere’s winter. The Gulf nation has constructed eight top-notch stadiums to host the major event, which is being…
Cuppy just went Instagram official with her fiancé! The disc jockey and singer posted photos of herself with her partner on Instagram, with a caption that said it all. She took to the ‘gram to make it known that she’s found her soulmate, professional boxer Ryan Taylor. They both shared photos of themselves partying in…
