Memorable Moments from the 96th Academy Awards
“Oppenheimer,” a poignant three-hour biopic that unexpectedly soared to a billion-dollar box office success, was crowned as the Best Picture at the 96th Academy Awards, which also marked a triumph for Christopher Nolan. The most anticipated category of the evening, Best Actress, was claimed by Emma Stone for her portrayal of Bella Baxter in “Poor […]
Akira Toriyama, Creator of Dragon Ball, Passes Away at 68
The creator of Dragon Ball, one of the most influential and best-selling Japanese comics globally, has passed away at the age of 68. Akira Toriyama suffered from an acute subdural hematoma, a form of bleeding near the brain, as confirmed by his studio on Friday. Dragon Ball enjoys immense popularity worldwide, and the comic series […]
Rust Armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, Found Guilty in Death of Halyna Hutchins
A verdict of involuntary manslaughter has been reached for Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the weapons handler on a movie set where actor Alec Baldwin unintentionally discharged a firearm, resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Gutierrez-Reed was acquitted of a second charge related to tampering with evidence. The 26-year-old could be sentenced to a […]
Nollywood Legend John Okafor (Mr Ibu) Dies After Health Battle
Nollywood luminary John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has passed away. Reportedly, Okafor died on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at a hospital after battling health issues. Fans took to social media to mourn his demise, as he had faced health challenges resulting in the amputation of one of his legs. In October 2023, Okafor […]
Iris Apfel: Iconic US Fashion Designer Passes Away at 102
Renowned American designer and fashion icon Iris Apfel has passed away at the age of 102. Describing herself as a “geriatric starlet,” Apfel was recognized for her unique style, characterized by cropped white hair, oversized glasses, vibrant lipstick, and chunky beads. While she attained the height of her fame in the 1980s and 90s, Apfel […]
Sisi Quadri: 10 Facts About the Late Nollywood Actor’s Career
The demise of Nollywood actor, Quadri Oyebamij, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, has thrown the movie industry into mourning. The Theater Arts And Motion Pictures Practitioners Association Of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has confirmed the passing of popular Nollywood comic actor, Sisi Quadri. The demise of the movie star was announced by his colleague, Tunde Ola-Yusuf, in […]
Nigerian Gospel Singer Moses Bliss Ties the Knot in Civil Wedding with Fiancee Marie Wiseborn
Renowned Nigerian gospel artist, Moses Bliss, and his fiancee, Marie Wiseborn, officially formalized their union in a civil wedding ceremony. The couple, who joyfully announced their engagement in January, celebrated their nuptials at a Federal Marriage Registry on February 27, 2024. Moses Bliss shared glimpses of their special day on his social media, on Tuesday […]
Australian Police Investigate Alleged Assault Involving Taylor Swift’s Father
Australian authorities are looking into claims made by a paparazzo, Ben McDonald, who alleges that he was assaulted by Taylor Swift’s father, Scott Swift. The incident reportedly occurred on a Sydney wharf after the Swifts disembarked from a yacht on Tuesday. McDonald, 51, claims that the 71-year-old Swift struck his face, but he did not […]
Oppenheimer Triumphs at SAG Awards with Best Film Cast Win and Individual Acting Honors
Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” continued its impressive run during the awards season, securing major victories at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards held on Saturday. The film clinched the coveted title of best film cast, while acclaimed actors Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. were honored with individual acting awards. Accepting the prestigious award on […]
Piers Morgan and Oprah Winfrey Featured in Deepfake Ads for US Influencer’s Course
Celebrities, including Piers Morgan, Nigella Lawson, and Oprah Winfrey, have condemned the use of AI deepfake online advertisements that created a false impression of their endorsement of a controversial self-help course by a US influencer. The advertisements promoted the “Genie Script,” a focal point of a manifestation course sold by Wesley “Billion Dollar” Virgin for […]
