Universal Pictures has released the first official teaser for Christopher Nolan‘s highly-anticipated upcoming film titled ‘Oppenheimer.’ The biographical thriller drama is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. The movie follows the life story of atomic bomb inventor J. Robert Oppenheimer and how his discovery altered…
American basketball legend Bill Russell has died at the age of 88, as reported by BBC. As a player, Russell won a record 11 NBA titles and an impressive 5 NBA Most Valuable Player awards during a 13-year career with the Boston Celtics. He captained America to Olympic gold in 1956 and he transcended the…
Team Nigeria’s Adeyinka Benson punched his way into the quarter-finals of the boxing event at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after outboxing Ghana’s Abubakari Quartey. Benson edged out Quartey three points to two in the keenly-contested middleweight Round of 16 contest. The Nigerian pugilist will now take on either Sam Hickey of Scotland or…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has backed Erling Haaland after the Norwegian international was upstaged by Darwin Nunez in their first matchup after the Uruguayan scored Liverpool’s final goal in the 3-1 encounter that won Liverpool the Community Shield. Nunez came off the bench in the 59th minute with the score at 1-1 and his…
England has created history by winning its first major women’s tournament in a dramatic Euro 2022 final against 8-time champions, Germany at Wembley. Goals from Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly brought a major trophy home for the first time since 1966. Sarina Wiegman’s side started the final brightly and looked to put pressure on Germany…
Community Shield runners-up, Manchester City chose not to collect their losers medals after losing 3-1 to Liverpool on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp’s men won the traditional curtain-raiser at the King Power Stadium, thanks to goals from Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez. Julian Alvarez’s debut goal for City only proved to be a consolation. According…
Olarinoye Adijat has won Nigeria its first gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games after winning the women’s 55kg weightlifting event. The 22-year-old lifted a total of 203kg to set a game’s record for accumulated lifts. Adijat also set the game’s record in the snatch category after lifting 92kg for her second lift. Having almost missed…
American actor, Depp has appeared in a video game commercial. The 58-year-old actor is in a new commercial for “Sea of Dawn,” a free-to-play pirate MMORPG developed by Changyou. According to the site levelup.com, the video game was released in 2007 and has a base of up to 300 million users. In the commercial, Johnny…
Arsenal have announced updated squad numbers ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners have been very busy in the current summer transfer window, signing the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Pablo Vieira, Marquinhos, and Zinchenko. Striker, Alexandre Lacazette has already followed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang out of the club, returning to Lyon at the end of…
American actress and TV producer, Gina Rodriguez and her husband Joe LoCicero are expecting their first child together. She announced her pregnancy on Instagram on July 30. In a video montage of romantic moments between the couple, she included a selfie showing her holding up a positive home pregnancy test. The star received loads of…
Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has singled out Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva as the Premier League star he truly admires. Laporta said Silva is a “very good player”, amid speculation Barcelona want to sign the midfielder this summer. Speaking with CBS Sports, Laporta said, “Silva is a very good player. I have to respect, though, that…
American singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift has chosen to come down hard on those who criticize the way individuals fly during air travel, as reported by ENews. The 32-year-old singer recently came under fire online after a study, conducted by digital marketing firm Yard, revealed that flights by her private jet have emitted 8,293.54 metric…
American rapper, Kanye West’s daughter, North West recently stopped by her dad’s Yeezy studio and contributed some creepy-looking designs for her father’s fashion line. This was revealed in photos posted online by her mum, Kim Kardashian to her Instagram Stories where the 9-year-old North West used a black Sharpie to draw two eerie faces with…
One crucial thing will be missing from theaters this fall: movies, as reported by CNN. After “Bullet Train,” Sony’s action flick starring Brad Pitt, hits theaters next week, the movie slate for August, September and October becomes desolate. It’s hard to find any blockbusters in the mix. In fact, there aren’t many films that could…
Popular Nigerian Instagram skit maker and comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmed also known as Cute Abiola, has gifted his wife, Mosunmola, a brand new car. The comic actor took to his Facebook page to share a video of the lovely moment he surprised the love of his life with the new car – a Hyundai Azura. Upon…
The fifth-largest largest commercial bank in the US has been fined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for illegally accessing consumer credit reports and opening accounts without their permission, as reported by CNN. U.S. Bank, which is based in Minneapolis and has over $559 billion in assets, pressured its employees to meet sales goals as…
Bayern Munich resumed their dominance in Germany at the DFL-Supercup after an 8-goal thriller saw the Bavarians come out 5-3 winners over RB Leipzig. Despite being three goals up at half time, a second half comeback from Leipzig had Bayern on the ropes in the final minutes, when Dani Olmo put the DFB-Pokal winners within…
Manchester United suffered their first defeat of pre-season as Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix’s late strike secured a 1-0 victory for his team in Oslo. On paper, it was a friendly game but what played out on the pitch was far from friendly with United midfielder Fred sent off in the closing stages for a second…
Gabriel Jesus marked his first Arsenal home game with a hat-trick as the Gunners ended pre-season with a 6-0 thrashing of Sevilla to lift the Emirates Cup. Four quickfire goals put the Gunners in cruise control within the first 19 minutes of the game, with Bukayo Saka and Jesus grabbing two each. The £45m signing…
Liverpool kicked off their campaign for the 2022-2023 season with a win over defending Premier League champions, Manchester City 3-1 to win the Community Shield, their first title for this season. A goal from Trent Alexandre Arnold in the first half put Liverpool on the front foot as Manchester City struggled to get a grip…
Hollywood actress, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are no longer a couple but that didn’t stop her from wishing him a happy married life in his new marriage to Jennifer Lopez. It would be recalled that Affleck Lopez got married earlier this year, and Garner was one of the first to congratulate them. “Garner congratulated…
Social media giant, Instagram has announced that it will be pausing the rollout of new features on its app following backlash online from users, influencers and celebrities. Among the new features was an increase in recommended video content, in a similar style that rivals TikTok, as reported by BBC. The display and feeds were criticised…
Despite being the movie that launched him into stardom, Hollywood actor, Brendan Fraser has revealed that one of the scariest things he recalls about the movie is that he almost lost his life while filming it. The Scene That Almost Killed Him In an article for Entertainment Weekly in 2019, Fraser recalled his time filming…
These appear to be trying times for Columbian singer, Shakira as the Barcelona Public Prosecutor’s Office has asked the judge to hand her a jail sentence of 8 years and one month in prison for tax fraud. The prosecutor’s decision comes after Shakira failed to reach an agreement to avoid trial, as the singer remains…
Hollywood actor, Jason Momoa has announced that Ben Affleck will join him in the upcoming “Aquaman” sequel titled “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” Momoa made the announcement by posting photos of himself and the newly wed actor on his Instagram account. In the post, he added a video of himself getting “busted” by unsuspecting fans…
These are certainly not the best of times for former NFL player, Kevin Ware as he has been indicted in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Pomaski. Ware has not played in the NFL since 2004 and has been charged with tampering with evidence, specifically a corpse in this case. It would be recalled that…
Liverpool Manager, Jurgen Klopp has described Roberto Firminho as the ‘heart and soul’ of the club despite a keen pursuit of the player by Juventus. Roberto Firmino’s contract expires at the end of the season, and reports in Italy have suggested that Juventus are keen on securing the Brazilian striker’s signature as they look to…
The next outing of Earth’s mightiest heroes isn’t happening for a few years but they will face off against the big bad of the Multiverse Saga as they take on the iconic villain in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty! Here is everything you need to know for the movie including the release date and plot.When Will…
Barcelona made a final stop in New York as part of their United States tour. While in Ne York, they had the opportunity to visit the Brooklyn Nets’ training centre as coach Xavi Hernandez afforded the players a day off. Barcelona captains Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba visited the NBA franchise’s facilities along with youngsters…
In a weird incident, Miami Marlins pitcher Daniel Castano was struck in the head by a 104 mph line drive from the bat of Cincinnati Reds third baseman Donovan Solano in the game’s first inning. The ball ricocheted violently off Castano’s face before it then flew to Marlins third baseman Joey Wendle for the out,…
Raheem Sterling scored his first goal for Chelsea as Thomas Tuchel’s side finished pre-season with a win away at Udinese but it was far from a routine goal as his effort was deflected in. Sterling scored in a 3-1 win against Udinese, with N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount scoring the other goals for Thomas Tuchel’s…
British Airways owner IAG has recorded a profit for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the wave of challenges it has had to contend with at the Heathrow Airport. The company revealed that it had recorded a significant increase in the number of flights and passengers it handled. Operating profit…
In a calculated bid to push through a move to Manchester City, Brighton defender, Marc Cucurella has handed in a transfer request. However, the development has not changed Brighton’s stance on holding firm in their valuation for the 24-year-old, as reported by Sky Sports. The Seagulls have rejected a £30m bid for the full-back from…
The cloud of uncertainty around Ronaldo’s membership of the current Manchester United squad appears to be clearing up after suggesting on Friday that he’ll play in Sunday’s preseason match against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford. Going by his words, Ronaldo could be included in new manager Erik ten Hag’s squad for the first time this…
For the first time since slapping the comedian onstage at the 2022 Academy Awards, Will Smith has come out to openly apologise to Chris Rock. This comes after Will Smith released a video on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook where he apologised to Rock once more and says, “I’m here whenever you’re ready to talk,” four…
Fixture between Liverpool and Manchester City has produced plenty of goals and excitement in recent years and a repeat looks likely this weekend at Wembley. The two favourites to be crowned Premier League champions meet at Wembley on Saturday afternoon in the Community Shield as defending English champions Manchester City face FA Cup winners Liverpool….
One of the more unusual yet controversial football-related legal battles has finally reached a conclusion as Rebekah Vardy lost her libel trial against Coleen Rooney, as reported by The Score. The self-inflicted legal defeat for Vardy, wife of Leicester City star Jamie Vardy, was the culmination of a three-year spat that began in 2019 when…
British-Ghanaian record producer, Jae5 has released the his long-awaited music video or his single titled “Propeller“, in which he features Dave & BNXN (Buju), as he kicks off the year 2022. ‘Propeller’ is his first single for the year 2022 after a successful release of his previous single titled “Dimensions“, in which he featured Skepta…
As the controversy over his desire to leave Manchester United for the Champions League-plying team rages on, Cristiano remains relentless as he wants the Red Devils to terminate his current contract to enable him leave the club on a free transfer. Ronaldo, 37, is desperate to leave Old Trafford in order to play Champions League…
Hollywood actor, Johnny Depp has made about £3 million just a few hours after announcing that his art collection was available for sale. The actor sold 780 pieces through Castle Fine Art’s 37 galleries, including in London’s Covent Garden, within hours of announcing the sale on Instagram. The ‘Friends And Heroes’ collection depicts people who…
In an unfortunate turn of events, German side, Borussia Dortmund will have to navigate the incoming season without their new striker, Sebastien Haller following his surgery. It would be recalled that Haller had a testicular tumour discovered earlier this month and has since had it successfully removed. Following he removal of the tumour, he is…
Columbian singer, Shakira could find herself biting more than she can chew after choosing not to reach a plea bargain with the prosecutor’s office. According to the President of the Union of Treasury Technicians, Carlos Cruzado, Shakira has been charged with tax offences. He revealed this while speaking on a late night talk show about…
Burnley winger, Dwight McNeil has joined Frank lampard’s EVerton side on a 5-year contract in a deal worth about £20 million. During his time with Burnley, McNeil made 140 appearances for the Clarets and has missed just two Premier League games since December 2018. The former England Under-21 international is Everton’s third summer signing after…
Doctor Who and Wombles actor Bernard Cribbins has died at the age of 93 as confirmed by his agent. In the course of a career that spanned 7 decades, Cribbins narrated the 1970s children’s programme The Wombles. He also played the Doctor’s companion Tom Campbell in the 1966 film Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 AD returning…
For attempting to use a prohibited substance as well as trying to traffic a prohibited substance, former Rugby Union star Chris Mayor has received a 5-year ban from all sport for an anti-doping rule violation. This was reveald by the RFU who maintained that the 40-year-old was found guilty of the charges levelled aganst him….
Manchester City has unveiled a brand new innovative piece of merchandising known as the smart scarf. This is a scarf with an integrated biometric sensor that measures heart rate, body temperature and emotional responses. It has been created to measure the highs and lows of their fans and how the game affects them not only…
In what many have considered a warning, Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has been told that he will be sacked if he signs Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer. Simeone has been an iconic figure with Atletico Madrid, leading them through a golden era in which they have twice won La Liga and have…
Sensational lawyer, Camille Vasquez has expressed an open gratitude to Johnny Depp for the opportunity to defend him in court against Amber Heard, his ex-wife. In a teaser clip before a sit-down interview by “CBS Mornings” host Gayle King asked Vasquez why she believes the “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor chose her specifically to participate…
American singer, Kelis is furious over a track from Bey’s new album where her song was sampled and she wants the world to know it, as reported by Daily Beast. Kelis launched a series of Instagram rants targeting Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams and went ahead to label Beyonce as “disrespectful” and a thief. Even before…
American rapper and businessman, 50 Cent has locked down a new partnership, which will see the Sacramento Kings will embark on a multi-year partnership with philanthropist and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s premium wine and spirits company, Sire Spirits, and his charity, the G-Unity Foundation. The joint effort will continue the Kings’ mission to empower…
