Missy Elliott said it’s “incredible” to be the first female hip-hop artist to receive a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination. The 2023 nominees were recently unveiled and the rap icon admitted she feels privileged to be honoured alongside the likes of Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson and the late George Michael, who…
Hollywood star Dave Bautista means it when he says ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ will be his final outing as Drax the Destroyer. As reported by Outlook India, during a recent visit on ‘The Tonight Show’, the actor stuck to his guns about exiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe and questioned why it’s still news…
Divine Love Konadu-Sun, who portrayed Toussaint, the son of Chadwick Boseman’s King T’Challa in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, recently spoke out about the role for the first time. Wakanda Forever featured Letitia Wright’s Shuri picking up the mantle of the Black Panther while also introducing the world to Tenoch Huerta’s Namor. However, much of the…
Dame Dash has claimed his fellow Roc-A-Fella Records cofounder Jay-Z made him a lowball offer to buy his shares in the record label, prior to the rapper’s lawsuit against him. Dash cofounded Roc-A-Fella alongside Jay — real name Shawn Carter — and Kareem Burke in 1994. In 2021, Dash tried to sell his stake in…
American football quarterback, Tom Brady has retired following a sterling 23 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Brady announced his retirement on 31st December 2022 but reversed his decision six weeks later claiming he had “unfinished business” according to BBC Sport. The 45-year-old won six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and one…
Ghanaian Dancehall singer, songwriter and performer, Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, has spoken on why the Nigerian music industry is ahead of the Ghanaian music industry on the international scene. During an interview on The Breakfast Club, an American radio show based in America hosted by DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God, the…
The first trailer for Fast X is coming on February 10, confirming reports from earlier this month with a new poster that you can check out below. Both the poster and trailer debut date come from the movie’s official Twitter account. As reported on Gamespot, the trailer is expected to be roughly three minutes long–a…
Following the arrival of Fernandez, Chelsea spent £323.3m in January. Here are the deals the Blues made: Benoit Badiashile – Monaco, £35m David Datro Fofana – Molde, undisclosed (reported £10m deal) Andrey Santos – Vasco da Gama, undisclosed (reported £18m deal) Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid, £9.7m loan Mykhailo Mudryk – Shakhtar Donetsk, £88.5m Noni…
If you had your heart set on Lamborghini letting loose and producing a follow-up to the modern, Aventador-based Countach, then you probably won’t like this news. Speaking to Motor1.com at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona last weekend, Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Reuven Mohr indicated the company is focused firmly on its future. “We as…
Here’s a first look at the trailer for a new action film, The Weapon. This bone-crushing thriller focuses on a man who kills without hesitation or remorse. Tony Schiena directs and stars in the film, which features Academy Award winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Jerry Maguire), Sean Patrick Flanery (The Boondock Saints), Jack Kesy (Deadpool 2),…
PayPal is shedding around 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workers, as it becomes the latest big tech firm to cut costs. As reported on BBC, the online payments company says it was forced to make the decision as it faces “the challenging macro-economic environment.” PayPal’s announcement follows tens of thousands of layoffs by technology…
Carmakers Renault and Nissan have agreed to restructure their longstanding partnership, with the French company whittling down its stake in the Japanese firm to 15%. As reported on CNN, under the agreement, Renault will transfer 28.4% of its shares in the Yokohama-based company into a French trust. Voting rights for that stake will be “neutralized”…
Award-winning Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has disclosed how he used to borrow money and clothes before going to movie auditions and almost gave up his acting career when the challenge became too much. The popular actor, who took his followers down memory lane in a story titled “Na who give up fuck up,” said he…
Peggy Bramor, the ex-girlfriend of popular singer BNXN, reveals she’s not the kind of ex that drags her lover after a break up as she addresses relationship with the musician. It was earlier reported that the “Kenkele” singer had revealed that his iPhone 14 worth 1.9 million naira was purchased for him by his former…
Rupert Grint found fame as a teen playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise, but it wasn’t always easy as reported on CNN. “‘Potter’ was so full on — [filming] all year, then we’d promote the rest of the time,” the now 34-year-old actor said in a recently published interview with Bustle. “It was…
Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Marcel Sabitzer has joined the club on loan from Bayern Munich until June 2023. The Austrian midfielder has made 443 career club appearances across Europe, including 54 since joining FC Bayern Munich in August 2021. Previously he was club captain of RB Leipzig. He has 68 full international…
Chelsea have signed midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a British-record £106.8m.The deal for the Argentine surpasses the £100m Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish from Aston Villa 18 months ago. The 22-year-old, who only joined Benfica last summer for around £10m, has signed an eight-and-a-half-year deal at Stamford Bridge to keep him at the…
Paul Onuachu, Super Eagles striker, has completed his transfer from Belgium’s KRC Genk to Southampton FC. The Saints announced the deal in a statement issued on Wednesday. The Nigerian penned a three-and-half-year contract that will see him play at St. Mary till 2026.The move, however, is still subject to work permit clearance. “Southampton Football Club…
The FC Barcelona number 6 is going to be Gavi from now on. The midfielder is changing jersey number from the number 30 he was worn since 2021/22. Gavi inherits a number worn by players such as Migueli, Guillermo Amor, coach Xavi Hernández (who wore the jersey for the most seasons for the Club), or…
A new queen has been crowned. Newly minted Miss Universe R’Bonney Gabriel passed her Miss USA tiara to Miss North Carolina, Morgan Romano, over the weekend. Gabriel, 28, crowned Romano at Auburn University during the preliminary contest of Miss Alabama Teen USA and Miss Alabama USA on Saturday. Romano wrote on Instagram Saturday following her…
First time ever on radio! One of Nigeria’s foremost leading young voices of our time, social commentator & lifestyle critic, *Daniel Regha*, Co-Host this edition of the Afrobeats Adaptor. Tune in on www.pidginradio.com to find out his analysis, views & ratings of hit songs by your Afrobeats Faves. WARNING 🚫🚧🚨🔨💔😬👀 On this episode he’s taking…
Mercedes-Benz will take a step towards offering a self driving car in the United States, or at least in some states, when it begins selling cars featuring its new Drive Pilot system later this year. As reported by CNN, Mercedes’ Drive Pilot system is designed to work on highways in dense traffic at speeds of…
Audi’s entry into Formula 1 has moved a step closer after the German car manufacturer acquired a minority stake in Sauber. The purchase comes three months after Sauber confirmed they would become Audi’s strategic partner when the German marque enters Formula 1 in 2026. The Swiss constructor’s current partnership with Alfa Romeo will end after…
Rickey Smiley’s son Brandon has died aged 32. As reported on Celebretainment, the 54-year-old comedian took to Instagram on Sunday (29,01.23) to share the devastating news and he urged all his fans to pray for him and the rest of the family following the loss of his eldest son. He captioned the clip: “I lost…
LeBron James isn’t the only Los Angeles Lakers player making remarkable moves in the record books while the team remains pedestrian in the standings. As reported on ESPN, guard Russell Westbrook (8,972) passed Gary Payton (8,966) for No. 10 on the NBA’s all-time assists list during the Lakers’ 121-104 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on…
The Nigeria Police Force has said that the Nigerian music star, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly known by his stage name, Iyanya can be arrested for pushing a fan off stage if the victim makes an official complaint. As reported on Sahara Reporters, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, said this on…
South Korean actor Song Joong-ki has announced his marriage to British actress Katy Louise Saunders. As reported on Vanguard, the actor also confirmed that they are expecting a child. On an online site for his fans, Song wrote “Today we just came back from registering our marriage to start our life as a couple based…
Afropop star and YBNL signee, Asake is back with a new single titled Yoga and the accompanying culturally rich visuals. The song is the musical sensation’s first single of the year after what seemed like long break from dropping hits for his fans. Yoga is produced by Magicsticks and the visuals directed by TG Omori….
Chelsea have reportedly made an £105million bid for Benfica star Enzo Fernandez in a deal that would make the midfielder Britain’s most expensive footballer. The Blues have been in pursuit of the Argentina international all window and are closing in on the potential signing after meeting Fernandez’s buy-out clause. There are still negotiations ongoing in…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has told Joao Cancelo to leave the club after a nasty bust-up between the manager and the Portuguese. Cancelo has won back-to-back Premier League titles and one Carabao Cup trophy with the Etihad landlords and has been a key part of the City squad. But the 23-year-old fell out of…
Everton have appointed Sean Dyche as their new manager following Frank Lampard’s departure, the club announced on Monday. Lampard was sacked last week after a run of 10 games without a win left Everton 19th on the Premier League table, two points from safety. Dyche has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2025 at Goodison…
Nigerian singer and songwriter Wande Coal has teased a new song that features ace Nigerian rapper Olamide, and it is set to drop very soon. Remember that the duo collaborated on the groovy tune “Hate Me,” which was released in 2022, and to the delight of their fans, a new collaboration from the duo is…
Fourth time’s a charm. Marc Anthony tied the knot with former Miss Universe contestant Nadia Ferreira in a lavish ceremony in Miami Saturday night. David Beckham, Salma Hayek and Lin Manuel Miranda were among the guests at the star-studded affair, which took place at the Perez Art Museum. The musician, 54, was previously married to…
Actress Annie Wersching passed away of cancer early Sunday morning, her publicist, Craig Schneider told CNN. Wersching was 45 years old. As reported on CNN, she was best known for playing FBI agent Renee Walker in the series “24.” Wersching’s husband, Stephen Full, released a statement to CNN: “There is a cavernous hole in the…
Nigerian international, Ademola Lookman has stated emphatically that his parents have nothing to do with his decision to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and not England national team.The Atalanta forward represented England at Under 19, 20 and 21 levels before he switched allegiance and started playing for the three-time African champions. According to…
Keke Palmer is always the life of the party—and that was doubly true at her very own baby shower. Over the weekend, Palmer threw an extravagant “Once Upon A Baby” soirée complete with party games, a personalized storybook, incredible BaubleBar goody bags, and installations devoted to Toy Story, Lion King, and more childhood favorites. In…
The Memphis Grizzlies held a moment of silence Sunday for Tyre Nichols before they played the Indiana Pacers, the club’s first home game since footage was released of Memphis police officers beating Nichols to death after a traffic stop Jan. 7. As reported by ESPN, Nichols, 29, died three days after the beating occurred. Five…
The Milwaukee Bucks star was about to start a postgame on-court interview when out of the corner of his eye, he saw his teammates standing in the tunnel. He knew exactly what they were plotting, too. As more teammates emerged, Antetokounmpo slowly started to back away from the baseline all the way to half court….
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to play again in Europe after his spell in Saudi Arabia, according to his head coach at Al Nassr. As reported by Sky Sports, the Portugal captain terminated his contract with Manchester United earlier this season before making a big-money move to the Saudi Pro League on a two-year deal. However,…
Arsenal have had their fresh £70m bid for midfielder Moises Caicedo rejected by Brighton. As reported on Sky Sports, Brighton remain adamant that the midfielder is not for sale in January, with the window set to shut on Tuesday at 11pm. Sky Sports News has been told their position will not change despite two bids…
LeBron James was left hunched on the court in frustration after referees missed a foul on his attempted game-winning layup, and the Los Angeles Lakers succumbed to a 125-121 overtime loss against the Boston Celtics. As reported by CNN, with the game tied at 105 and less than three seconds on the clock, James drove…
Jon Peters, an American film producer, has written his ex-wife Pamela Anderson into his will despite the pair being married for only 12 days. As reported on Marca, the Rain Man producer has been married on four separate occasions, with his fifth being his 12-day marriage to Anderson in 2020. However, Anderson has admitted publicly…
David Beckham surprised his oldest fan this week with a sweet video message played during a surprise ‘Appreciation Day’ party, themed around the 102-year-old’s favorite footballer. As reported on MARCA, Mona Hurry was left speechless after carers at Castor Lodge Care Home in Peterborough, England, secretly organized the event, which even featured Beckham masks. In…
While there seem to be a lot of logistical problems standing in the way of a potential Twilight reboot, the success of Netflix’s Wednesday proves that this project might not be impossible. The Twilight saga didn’t leave much room for further expansion of its fictional universe. The self-contained Twilight series wrapped up its story and…
World 100 and 200 meters record holder Usain Bolt said on Friday that it was a “stressful situation” trying to recover more than $12.7 million that has disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm. As reported on CNN, the 36-year-old Bolt earlier this month was informed that his account balance at Kingston-based Stocks…
Nearly 20 years after launching his eponymous brand, Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta made his hotly anticipated debut at Paris Haute Couture Week. The prestigious event’s recognition of Gupta signals the growing international status of a couturier who has long been beloved by his Bollywood clientele. This past year has seen the designer’s profile skyrocket,…
The management and staff of BSK Studios, the mother company of BSK Streams, is glad to announce and introduce to you our first brand ambassador Venita Oghenekevwe Akpofure.Venita is an actor, reality show tv star, event host, social media influencer, and entrepreneur amongst others. BSK Streams is a multi-functional streaming platform where you can enjoy…
A judge in Romania has described the “particular dangerousness” of Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan in terms of their ability to target women. He also pointed to what he called their “capacity and effort to exercise permanent psychological control over the victims… including by resorting to constant acts of violence”. As reported by BBC,…
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury pushed each other during a fiery face-off to promote their grudge match-up. Paul and Fury have held a long-term feud since the British star claimed he could end the short boxing career of the YouTube star, with the pair having already arranged two fights which later collapsed. However despite initial…
The top two in the Premier League went toe-to-toe at the Etihad Stadium on Friday night, although the match didn’t really live up to the hype. From a game bereft of clear cut chances and fast-paced action, City emerged with a 1-0 victory thanks to Nathan Ake’s second half goal. The Dutch defender’s finish from…
