Eaten right off the coals, yaki-imo (roasted sweet potatoes) are a beloved centuries-old food, whether they’re served by old-fashioned street vendors or modern “imo” girls and boys. “Yaki-imo…” The forlorn cry of the roasted sweet potato vendor echoed through the canyons of concrete and tiled buildings in a Tokyo suburb. The pre-recorded song, bookended with…
On the eve of the current NBA playoffs, the league’s games returned to state-run TV in China after a nearly three-year ban. It was a quiet return, with nary a word from New York or Beijing trumpeting the apparent end of a bitter conflict. NBA owners had remained largely silent throughout the ban, even as…
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz all were placed in the same half of the French Open men’s bracket during Thursday’s draw for the clay-court Grand Slam. Djokovic, who is the defending champion and seeded No. 1, could meet 13-time champion Nadal in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. Djokovic beat Nadal in the semifinals…
Stand-up legend Katt Williams is back with new material for his fans. His World War III original comedy special, filmed in Las Vegas, debuted on Netflix earlier this week. A synopsis for the show reads: In the war between truth and lies, there is only one man you can trust. Comedy legend & Emmy Award…
Nigerian content creators, Ebuka Dikeh and Special Nedu, have caught the attention of World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE, after they recreated the entrance montage of professional wrestler, Roman Reigns. The entertainers who happen to be brothers, made a creative video of Roman Reigns’ entrance and shared it on their social media pages. In the video, the…
Nigerian-British singer Tiwa Savage is a relatively new presence to most American music fans, but she’s been honing her craft for many years. After moving from Nigeria to London as a child, she began singing backup for George Michael and Mary J. Blige as a teenager. She participated in the British edition of “The X…
Nigeria will meet neighbours Benin in the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship on Friday as both sides qualified for the Total Energies U20 Africa Cup of Nations following their victories in the semi-final of the competition in Niger on Tuesday. The Flying Eagles sealed their place in the final after an energy sapping…
Jack Harlow’s rummaging through some old playlists to jab back at Brandy in their growing, but playful, beef over Jack being clueless about the singer’s family tree. ICYMI … Jack was chopping it up with his OG’s at Hot 97 when it hilariously came out that he didn’t realize Ray J and Brandy were actual…
Nicki Minaj’s natural hair caused a polarizing reaction on social media with fans divided on the purpose of her post and the health of her untrimmed tresses. Nicki Minaj showed off her real hair and natural face sans any makeup on Instagram, last night, and sparked a social media debate about haircare. In the clips,…
Few names in popular culture command the kind of respect that Madonna does. Over the four decades since her debut single “Everybody” hit the airwaves, she has become the most successful female artist ever, having sold more than 300 million albums and singles worldwide. Her tours have brought in over $1.5 billion in ticket sales,…
The 75th Cannes Film Festival has begun, with stars from every corner of the world descending on the red carpet at the Palais de Festivals this week. A raft of star-studded premieres for upcoming films are set to take place over the 11-day festival, including Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise who is returning to…
The nine months journey of the world’s most anticipated baby is finally here as Rihanna, welcomes a boy with her partner, Asap Rocky. The Barbadian singer and fashionista is said to have given birth on the 13th of May, 2022, in Los Angeles according to TMZ’s source. This comes barely a month after Rihanna’s boyfriend…
For those familiar with how the Star Wars promotion machine works, it used to be a staple that Anthony Breznican would run a significant feature article at some point in the marketing campaign, and that Annie Leibovitz would have some thrilling new photos in promotion of it. And with Obi-Wan Kenobi set to premiere next…
Kylian Mbappe is offered ‘complete CONTROL’ of PSG’s sporting project – including hiring and firing managers and team-mates – claims a remarkable report from Spain… in addition to £4m per month and a £100m signing-on fee to stop Real Madrid’s pursuit Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly made a desperate attempt to keep Kylian Mbappe at the…
Moving on from the Skywalker saga to tell new stories is vital for the Star Wars franchise, according to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy. According to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, moving on from the Skywalker saga to tell new stories is vital for the Star Wars franchise. Following Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, the term “Skywalker saga”…
Bob Odenkirk doesn’t remember anything about his heart attack last summer — not the CPR, not the three defibrillator zaps that brought him back to life and nothing from the eight days he spent recuperating at Albuquerque Presbyterian Hospital. Even the week after he went home is sketchy. He vaguely recalls his wife, Naomi, and…
For the second consecutive series, the Celtics lost Game 1 — falling 118-107 to the Heat on Tuesday in their Eastern Conference finals opener. It’s tough to see Tuesday’s loss as anything but an opportunity missed. The Celtics were without Marcus Smart (mid-foot sprain) and Al Horford (health and safety protocols), but they ran out…
Mike Novogratz broke his silence on the TerraUSD meltdown, calling it a “big idea that failed” and warning that the tough environment for cryptocurrencies will continue. The founder of Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. and big backer of Terraform Labs, the company behind Terra and Luna, had gone silent for a week. Novogratz spent the time…
Flight data suggests someone in cockpit pushed Boeing 737-800 into near-vertical descent, according to a preliminary U.S. assessment of what led to the accident. The Boeing 737-800 was cruising at high altitude when it suddenly pitched into a near-vertical descent, plummeting into a mountain at extreme speed. Data from a black box recovered in the…
Melvin Capital, once one of Wall Street’s most successful hedge funds which then lost billions in the meme stock saga, will shut down after it was hit again by this year’s market slump. Gabe Plotkin, widely regarded as one of the industry’s best traders after posting years of double digit returns, told investors that the…
Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren are set to star in the new ‘Yellowstone’ prequel ‘1932.’ The Hollywood icons previously co-starred together in 1986’s ‘The Mosquito Coast.’ The Yellowstone Cinematic Universe (YCU) is expanding again — and bringing in two A-list movie stars. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren will star in the Yellowstone prequel 1932, which…
Zarqa Nawaz has an uncanny ability to take serious, alarming concepts and infuse them with a sense of humor and lightheartedness. In her new novel, readers meet Jameela, who has only one life goal: to see her novel hit the New York Times best-seller list. When this doesn’t immediately happen, she travels to her local…
Today marks a huge victory for women in sports. After a long fight for equal pay, the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) has finally agreed to pay its U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) and U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) teams equally. The deal promises to “set the global standard moving forward in international soccer,” per CNN….
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, has hinted that the show’s second season maybe even more dramatic than its first. The creator speaking to Variety revealed that the second season of the famed Korean series would question whether humanity can conquer all as a united front. He said, “Humanity is going to be put to a…
Movie fans across the globe are excited for Marvel’s upcoming “She-Hulk” series and expectations for the MCU’s take on Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk are pretty high, thanks to the precedent set by “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” and “Loki” – especially since Tatiana Maslany has been cast as the titular lawyer turned superhero. After much…
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly offered Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, a £350,000-a-week contract to join the Ligue 1 champions this summer. Pogba’s current contract with Man United will expire at the end of the season. The Frenchman is set to leave Man United at the end of the season. Pogba has drawn the interest of…
American TV host, rapper, actor, and comedian, Nick Cannon has revealed that he is considering getting a vasectomy after welcoming eight children with 5 different women. The 41-year-old, who is expecting his ninth child with girlfriend Brie Tiesi said this to E! News’ Daily Pop. According to him, although he’s blessed with the gifts of…
The fashion designers have teamed up with the AAPI Victory Fund for a first-of-its-kind fashion-and-politics collaboration to encourage Asian Americans to vote. It was just a couple weeks ago that Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung graced the Met Gala with a crew of culturally diverse stars dressed in Gurung’s electric creations. The two designers are…
Summer is around the corner, and the approaching change of seasons means our wardrobes are in need of a stylish update. For inspiration, look no further than Emily Ratajkowski, whose latest look is both weather-appropriate and exceptionally on trend. Whilst out on a stroll in sunny New York City this week, the 30-year-old model and…
A queen of the rock ’n’ roll hairstyle, Miley Cyrus has tried wolf cuts, shags, mullets and buzz cuts in her time. Her penchant for mussed-up, lived-in texture means it’s rare to see the singer with hair that is sleek and straight – but for an NBC dinner in New York City on Sunday, she…
Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel has disclosed that defender Andreas Christensen will not play for the club again. The German tactician admitted that the Dane left Chelsea in a far from the ideal situation after his decision not to play last Saturday’s FA Cup final against Liverpool. The Denmark international, who has already agreed on a…
Nigerian music star, Burna Boy is in the news again and this time, it’s all about his rising fame as an international superstar as captured in this revealing video by the BET Awards. Watch video below.
Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Rangers 5-4 on penalties to win the Europa League on Wednesday after the final in Seville finished 1-1 at the end of extra time. Aaron Ramsey missed for Rangers in the shoot-out after coming on as a substitute with only three minutes left of extra-time, before Rafael Borre struck the winning shot…
Tom Cruise showed just why he’s the biggest movie star in the world with his 45-minute masterclass at the Cannes Film Festival. Speaking about why he endangered his life for stunts on the “Mission: Impossible” films, Cruise said: “No one asked Gene Kelly, ‘Why do you dance?’” He also reminisced about jumping off the roof…
Taylor Swift is delivering the commencement speech for the lucky graduates of the class of 2022. The Grammy winner will also receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree at the ceremony. This means the NYU graduation has become the hottest ticket in town. The New York Times talked with graduates about getting rewarded with…
McDonald’s is adding a new McFlurry to its lineup, hoping an enticing summer treat can keep customers loyal as prices keep creeping higher. Beginning May 25 for a limited time, McDonald’s will start selling a Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry that mixes vanilla soft serve ice cream with chocolate-covered pretzel bits, topped with a caramel swirl. It’s…
As the clock continues to tick towards the official takeover of Chelsea Football Club, here are 5 things from the latest string of updates that you should know: Chelsea takeover ‘on the verge of being approved’ as ‘Roman Abramovich’s lawyers arrive at a solution which should satisfy Treasury officials’ over a potential stumbling block to…
Fresh from its Olympic and Paralympic success, Japan is a dream holiday destination that should be firmly on your list for 2022. This year, however, it’s time to go beyond Tokyo and explore the country’s rural side. Japan’s newest bullet train route, Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen, is set to open between Nagasaki and Saga in autumn…
Your skincare routine may be impeccable, but there’s another overlooked element to your beauty regime that could be adding up to a decade to your face. Diane Kendal, make-up artist and product consultant for Marc Jacobs Beauty has revealed to Harpers Bazaar the common lipstick errors all women make – with many of them potentially…
Who wants to own Twitter? Maybe Elon Musk doesn’t. Sure, maybe he is causing chaos to extract a lower price from the Twitter board, but he just as well may walk away altogether and create a Twitter clone. There is a “60%+ chance from our view Musk ultimately walks from the deal and pays the…
Travel down to the Lone Star State, and you’ll find Esther’s Cajun Café & Soulfood, a friendly, fun place serving giant portions of all your soul food faves. Expect to find towering portions of candied yams, oxtails, and tons of flavorful cornbread. Everything tastes authentic and delicious, from the thick gravy and rice to the…
Apple has delayed plans to bring workers back to the office three days a week as COVID cases in its home state of California surged once again. The tech company blamed recent Covid-19 surges in California for the delay of the three day a week requirement. Workers must still come in two days a week,…
Stanway was just 16 when she made her debut for Man City and leaves as the club’s top goalscorer with 67 goals in 186 appearances. The 23-year-old England forward, who was out of contract with Man City this summer, signed a three-year deal with Bayern. Reacting, Stanway was quoted by BBC Sport as saying on…
Liverpool Take Title Race to the Final Day after 1-2 Win at Southampton Klopp made nine changes to his line-up… Liverpool have ensured that the 2021/22 Premier League title race will go down to the final day of the season after beating Southampton 2-1 on Tuesday night. The victory at St Mary’s, which was Liverpool’s…
In the heart of Oklahoma City’s 38th Street Preservation neighborhood, Bradford House is a delightful study in contrasts. It’s also fresh off a four-year restoration, inspired by the owners’ boutique-hotel stays around the globe. Enter the 1912 all-white mansion—the former home of Renaissance Man William L. Bradford: a cattleman, traveling salesman for school supplies, and…
Krafton has confirmed its plans to complete the launch of PUBG Mobile 2.0 this week with the arrival of the new Royale Pass. Plenty of fresh content has been added to the game as part of the 2.0 patch, which rolled out last week. Gamers now have access to the final version of Livik, which…
Nestlé is rushing baby formula into the United States via airfreight in a bid to ease a nationwide shortage that is unnerving parents around the country. In a statement to CNN on Tuesday, Nestlé said it is flying in some baby formula produced outside the United States, including Gerber Good Start Extensive HA from the…
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise public appearance at the opening of a long-awaited train line in London on Tuesday. The monarch, walking with a stick, wore a bright yellow outfit and hat at Paddington station, in west London, to open the Elizabeth line, which is named in her honor. She was given a…
Kylian Mbappe has agreed to personal terms with Real Madrid and is expected to sign a deal once he completes the season with Paris Saint-Germain, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports. However, PSG are reportedly trying to convince Mbappe to change his mind and extend his stay in the French capital. The 23-year-old, whose contract with…
A Louisville woman has filed for an emergency protective order against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rajon Rondo and alleges the former Kentucky star brandished a gun and threatened her life. The woman alleges Rondo “became enraged” last week and filed for the EPO on Friday in Jefferson County Family Court, news outlets reported. She says in…
