Chelsea suffered their second defeat of the young Premier League season after giving up an early lead to go down 2-1 to Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on Tuesday. As reported by ESPN, Raheem Sterling put Chelsea in front in the 23rd minute with his third goal in two games but Southampton leveled within five…
Manchester United reached an agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Antony on Tuesday, subject to the winger passing a medical and finalizing personal terms for his move to Old Trafford. As reported by The Score, Ajax will receive €95 million up front, with the overall fee potentially rising to €100 million after add-ons. Antony…
Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has recalled the favours of his senior colleague and friend, Omoni Oboli, in his life. As reported by Kemi Filani, the young brand influencer shared a video of himself and Omoni Oboli going for a ride with a gratifying caption. “@omonioboli never disappoints, she will always come through for ME. ❤️🕺🏽…
The acting world is mourning the loss of veteran actor, Bob LuPone, who died aged 76, after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was one of the most recognisable faces on Broadway and became famous for his appearances in series such as ‘Law and Order’ and, above all, ‘The Sopranos’. Born in New York…
LaLiga players have a problem, as organised gangs have set their sights set on top-flight footballers. The violent robbery at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Barcelona home on Monday is just the latest example. Not even a fortnight ago, Valencia forward Samu Castillejo suffered a robbery, but he was lucky not to be at home when the attackers…
Serena Williams played her first match of the 2020 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday night, and she marked the occasion with a special outfit. The 23-time Grand Slam champion wore a black, diamond-encrusted Nike dress made of six layers, which represent the six times she’s won in New York. Serena has worked…
A 9-0 thrashing by Liverpool proved to be the end of the road for Scott Parker as a Bournemouth manager. The former England midfielder was fired as Bournemouth manager three days after the team’s heavy beating at Anfield in the English Premier League. Parker was hired by Bournemouth in the offseason of 2021 and guided…
Jamie Foxx is being hailed for his ‘scarily accurate’ impression of Donald Trump. Foxx sat alongside Snoop Dogg as he was interviewed for new Netflix movie, Day Shift, when he stunned hosts with the former president’s signature voice. In a recent appearance on the Rap Radar podcast, Jamie Foxx broke into his Trump impression. And…
Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has released the Season 7 trailer for Queen Sugar, the drama series that is wrapping its run with a final 13 episodes beginning September 6, as reported by Deadline. Ava DuVernay, who created the series and directed the pilot, will also direct the series finale of the show, which in Season…
Rave Nigerian Legendary African rapper M.I Abaga in his recent album ‘The Guy’ has a single called ‘Soft Like Tony’ which is dedicated to Nigerian Business mogul and Billionaire Tony Elumelu. The rapper was received earlier today at the office of the Billionaire who was the subject of his single. ‘Soft Like Tony’: “Grind for…
The all-black led film shot in Montana, ‘The Hail Mary’ is now available to stream on multiple platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. 1091 pictures, a US-based film distribution company has acquired distribution rights for ‘The Hail Mary’, Montana’s first film with an all-black lead cast written and directed by US based Nigerian…
The fourth and final season of supernatural disaster series Manifest is hitting Netflix on Nov. 4, the streaming service revealed Sunday. The season will be separated into two parts of 10 episodes each. The release date has just been announced, a nod to flight number 828, as reported by Cnet. A teaser trailer was posted…
Marvel’s Midnight Suns developer Firaxis Games and 2K have revealed a new trailer for the upcoming Marvel-branded video game spotlighting the central protagonist and a truly new character, the Hunter. Despite the video game’s recent delay, the promotional machine has continued to trudge ever forward with gameplay trailers and the like for characters such as…
Contrary to rumours making the rounds, Nigerian movie icon, Olu Jacobs is not dead as revealed by his wife, Joke Silva who released a statement via her Instagram Stories. “Good day everyone, trust all is going well. The Jacobs clan would love to inform you that Pa J Olu Jacobs MFR is alive and doing…
August 29th marked 25 years that Netflix has been in business, and a new trailer circled back to its beginnings with the classic red envelopes. “The Story of Netflix” recaps the company’s 25-year history, where it became the leader of the “binge-watch” era, as reported by Comic Book. Young people today probably either don’t remember…
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has hailed Robert Lewandowski as an “extraordinary player.” Lewandowski netted his second successive brace in the 4-0 win over Real Valladolid on Sunday. The Poland striker opened the scoring for Barca and then made it 3-0 with an outrageous backheel after the break. “Lewandowski? I think he’s an extraordinary player. He’s…
Heavyweight Nigerian rap artiste and entertainer, Vector Tha Viper (born Olanrewaju Ogunmefun) is set to bless the airwaves with a new project. The renowned rapper and performing artiste has shared the snippet of his forthcoming single which features multiple award winning musician and songwriter, Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, better known by stage name, Wande Coal. You…
Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman will miss United States women’s national team friendlies Sept. 3 and Sept. 6 vs. Nigeria due to a family commitment and Racing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo is expected to take her spot on the 23-player roster. As reported by ESPN, the USWNT matches vs. Nigeria has been scheduled for September…
Serena Williams’ first round of the US Open tournament has become the most talked about moment of the 2022 edition of the US open, as reported by ESPN. On Aug. 9, in a first-person essay for Vogue, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion announced her plan to “evolve” away from tennis after the US Open….
Britney Spears released her first new song in six years on Friday with the debut of “Hold Me Closer”, a duet with British music legend Elton John. The track — a dance-inflected take on John’s 1970s ballad “Tiny Dancer”, with elements of his later hit “The One” — dropped less than a year after Spears…
Sensational Afrobeat act Mz Kiss makes magnificent comeback with new EP ‘.’ The first song on the EP, ‘Fame’, is a melodious story about how she had once tasted fame, and the consequences of the pressures of fame. Kilode, the first single off the EP, Mz Kiss sings her heart out as she asks her…
Chelsea are considering a late move for Crystal Palace forward, Wilfried Zaha, according to the UK Independent. Thomas Tuchel is eager to bolster his attacking line ahead of the transfer deadline. The Blues have allowed striking pair Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner leave for former clubs Inter Milan and Red Bull Leipzig respectively. Chelsea have…
Afrobeat star Fireboy on Sunday, 21st August 2022 threw a lavish party to celebrate the release of his third studio album ‘Playboy.’ The party took place in a lavish mansion in the heart of Victoria Island. In true Playboy fashion, Fireboy hosted his guests to the choicest delicacies and liquor even as they were entertained…
The Barcelona crowd falling in love with Robert Lewandowski as the Polish striker scored twice in a 4-0 win over Real Valladolid on Sunday night, after also scoring twice last weekend. As reported by Marca, the Polish striker scored the first and third goals of the convincing victory, with Pedri netting the second and Sergi…
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Rema has released the highly anticipated remix of his hit single ‘Calm Down’ which features American Pop star Selena Gomez. The ‘Dumebi’ crooner announced the release of the song on Friday — as planned — via his social media pages. Rema revealed that the song “is special to me” while appreciating “our…
Chivas Regal has announced Nigerian singer, songwriter and activist, Falz (born Folarin Falana) as its newest ‘New Regal.’ The partnership welcomes a new era and extends the luxury whisky’s rich history to the next generation. Chivas’ success through time lies in its ability to explore and incorporate various values such as individuality, generosity and ambition….
YBNL Boss Olamide is back with a new single “We Outside.” The almost three minute long single is Badoo’s first single of 2022 and includes his trademark Yoruba melodic rap and singing vocals. Two days ago, Olamide shared the song’s snippet to his Instagram account announcing Thursday, August 25th 2022 as the song’s release date….
Footballer Giovanni Padovani has been identified as the main suspect in the murder of his ex-partner, Alessandra Matteuzzi, who had reported him for stalking back in August. As reported by Marca, the 26-year-old player, who is plying his trade for Sancataldese in Italian football’s fourth tier, had requested permission from his club not to participate…
It was a night to remember for the music industry as the 2022 edition of the MTV Video Music Awards was held on August 28 at the Prudential Center in New Jersey and as always, the event saw some of the biggest names across the industry making an appearance. Among the big nominees of the…
Taylor Swift has announced she is releasing a new album titled Midnights in October, as reported by Rolling Stone. The singer won three awards at the just-concluded MTV VMAs at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey, including Best Longform Video, Video Of The Year and Best Direction for ‘All Too Well (10 Minute Version)…
West Ham finally snatched their first win of the 2022-2023 Premier League season as their 1-0 victory piled fresh pressure on Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard, while Newcastle’s Allan Saint-Maximin rescued a 1-1 draw at Wolves on Sunday. As reported by The Score, David Moyes’ side arrived at Villa Park sitting bottom of the table…
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Mary Remmy-Njoku, who recently renewed her wedding vows in Maldives on the occasion of her 10th anniversary, took to her Instagram page to take a shot of those who have cultivated the habit of taking credit for Nigerian things that they shouldn’t be taking credit for. Mary Njoku noted that Afrobeat…
Tammy Abraham scored a crucial break after the break to cancel out Dusan Vlahovic’s opener, as Juventus drew 1-1 with Roma at the Allianz Stadium in Serie A on Saturday. As reported by Marca, the Old Lady hit the ground running and converted their first chance of the game into a goal through a clinical…
Two Supernumerary female police officers, Obaze Blessing and Obaze Emmanuella Uju have been suspended by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, for breaching the Police Act. The officers, whose ‘sexy’ Tiktok videos made the rounds recently, breached the provisions of the Police Act, 2020, and The Nigeria Police Guidelines for Recruitment/Promotion/Discipline of Supernumerary…
Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 that was driven by the late Princess Diana fetched £724,500 ($851,070) at an auction held at Britain’s Silverstone racing circuit on Saturday, as reported by CNN. Silverstone’s website describes the car as the Princess of Wales’ last Ford Escort, with 24,961 miles on the clock and it belonged to…
Spotify recently brought together celebrities, media, influencers and fans to celebrate Lagos’ status as a city of culture-shifters, innovators, and tastemakers through a full-day experiential event dubbed #SpotifyFunhouse, as reported by Pulse. https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/spotify-celebrates-lagos-as-a-tastemaker-city/smplsfl At the event, held at Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, guests enjoyed exciting performances and thought-provoking fireside chats, featuring key content creators…
Arsenal continued their flawless start to the Premier League on Saturday as they came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London. The result marks the first time since Arsenal’s 2004-05 “Invincible” season that the club have started the season with four consecutive league wins, leaving Mikel Arteta’s…
Liverpool equaled the record for the biggest Premier League win by thrashing Bournemouth 9-0 at Anfield on Saturday to register their first victory of the season at the fourth attempt. Roberto Firmino and Luis Diaz both scored twice, with strikes from Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Fabio Carvalho, and a Chris Mepham own…
Erling Haaland netted his first Premier League hat-trick to inspire Manchester City’s fightback from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2 on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side were rocked in the first half at the Etihad Stadium as a John Stones own goal and Joachim Andersen’s header put Palace in contention for a shock victory….
Raheem Sterling’s first goals for Chelsea gave the 10-man Blues a 2-1 victory over winless Leicester in the English Premier League on Saturday, as reported by The Score. Sterling’s second-half double proved decisive at Stamford Bridge as the hosts overcame the early sending-off of England midfielder Conor Gallagher. Manager Thomas Tuchel was also absent as…
Manchester United maintained their revival as Bruno Fernandes’s right-footed shot helped the Red Devils clinch a hard-fought 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday. As reported by The Score, Erik ten Hag’s side sat bottom of the Premier League after losing their opening two games against Brighton and Brentford. But United have recovered from that embarrassing…
Africa’s powerhouse diva Yemi Alade recently came through with the visuals for her recently released single titled “Begging.” This track was produced by Check, and the video was directed by Clarence Peters. Watch the video below.
Nigerian Amapiano sensation, Oniyide Azeez popularly known as Zinoleesky has released another Amapiano-laced single titled ‘Call of Duty.’ The Marlian singer/composer comes through with another Niphkeys-produced jam and acts as a follow-up to his previously released single, Loving You, which is still making waves in the music industry. Call of Duty’ is Zinoleesky’s third single…
Zlatan Ibile, popularly known as Zlatan, tells a compelling story in the visuals of his latest song, ‘That Guy.’ Rapper and singer Zlatan creates a fictional event, showing Lagos in destruction, resulting from an apocalypse where he was in distress as the only survivor. In the cinematic flick directed by talented music video director Olu…
Vanessa Bryant celebrated a big win on Instagram, sharing a photo of her late husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant after winning $16 million in a lawsuit against Los Angeles County. As reported by Marca, Vanessa assured that the money paid to her by the county will be donated to the Mamba & Mambacita…
Award-winning Ghanaian broadcast journalist, Serwaa Amihere is set to launch Office & Co, her premium corporate fashion brand on Sunday, August 28th 2022. According to the fast-rising media personality, Office & Co is a Ghanaian fashion brand that emphasises the production of cutting-edge corporate wear for ambitious and upwardly mobile women. The brand is inspired…
Launching just in time for the long-awaited return of Carnival, Adidas and Arsenal work their magic once again to unveil a stunning pre-match jersey to celebrate the club’s Jamaican supporters. Inspired by the energy and style of the Jamaican community in London, the new Arsenal pre-match jersey features a bold all-over geometric print in green,…
Chelsea have finally reached an agreement with Leicester City to sign Wesley Fofana, with a fourth bid for the defender eventually successful. As reported by Metro, The third bid earlier this week had been worth £60million plus an extra £10m in add-ons, but the Foxes turned down the offer for the 21-year-old. The Athletic reports…
Newcastle United have ignited their previously tranquil summer transfer window with the blockbuster signing of Swedish striker Alexander Isak. Real Sociedad will receive an initial €65 million for the 22-year-old, with an extra €5 million in potential add-ons, according to The Guardian’s Fabrizio Romano. There’s also a sell-on clause included in the paperwork. Isak was…
A California bill that would restrict the use of rap lyrics and other creative works as evidence in criminal proceedings has unanimously passed both the State Senate and Assembly, and could soon be signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The bill, introduced in February by Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer, a Democrat who represents South Los…
