Ban ‘zombie knives’ And Machetes Now, Idris Elba Says

Idris Elba is calling on the government to immediately ban the sale of so-called “zombie” knives and machetes, to reduce the number of young people losing their lives. The Luther star told the BBC a planned law change to bring in the ban needs to be fast-tracked. He accused politicians of not giving the issue […]

Margot Robbie, Taylor Swift And More On Golden Globes Red Carpet

The 2024 awards season kicked off in style at the Golden Globes – the first major red carpet event of the year. A four-month strike kept actors away from the red carpet for much of the second half of 2023, but Hollywood stars made up for lost time and dressed to impress. Compared to the […]

Police Arrest, Parade Three Suspects Accused Of Operating Gistlover Blog

The Nigeria Police Force reports that its Cybercrime Centre, prompted by a petition filed by Hon and Doctor Mrs Seye Oladejo, has apprehended three individuals in connection with allegations of cyberstalking and threats to life. In a statement on Friday, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, identified the suspects as Adebukola […]

Tinubu Commends Funke Akindele’s Box Office Success, Applauds Nigeria’s Creative Achievements

President Bola Tinubu expressed admiration for Nigeria’s flourishing entertainment sector, highlighting the brilliance, creativity, and remarkable artistic talents within the industry.  Through his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu specifically congratulated Funke Akindele, a renowned movie producer and actress, for her groundbreaking film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah.’ He praised Akindele for her significant contributions to the […]

Celebrities, Well-Wishers Offer Prayers As Actor Zack Orji Faces Health Challenges

Concerns have risen among celebrities and the public as veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, reportedly landed in the hospital after collapsing. The distressing news circulated after a video of him in the hospital went viral on Sunday. According to sources close to the actor who reached out to Linda Ikeji’s blog, Orji was “rushed to […]

Lee Sun-kyun: A Quiet Farewell For Parasite Star Who Died In The Spotlight

South Korean star Lee Sun-kyun’s family bid him farewell in a private funeral, shutting out the cameras that had stalked him in his last months when he was under investigation for drug use. The entertainment industry has been put on hold, with several events cancelled, as former colleagues turned up to remember Lee. On Friday, […]

South Korean Actor Lee Sun-kyun Of Oscar-winning Film ‘Parasite’ Found Dead

Lee Sun-kyun, a popular South Korean actor best known for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” was found dead in a car in Seoul on Wednesday, authorities said, after weeks of an intense police investigation into his alleged drug use. Police and emergency officers initially found Lee in what they believed was an unconscious state in […]

Vin Diesel: Film Star Accused Of Sexual Battery By Ex-assistant

US actor Vin Diesel’s former personal assistant is suing the Fast & Furious star, accusing him of sexual assault during the 2010 filming of Fast Five. A lawyer for the actor, real name Mark Sinclair, said his client “denies this claim in its entirety”. Asta Jonasson claims in the lawsuit that the actor pinned her […]

YouTuber Trevor Jacob Jailed After Crashing Plane For Views

A YouTuber has been jailed for six months for deliberately crashing his plane for views, and then lying about it to US investigators. Trevor Jacob, 30, posted the video of the plane crash in December 2021, implying it was an accident. He ejected from the plane – selfie stick in hand – and parachuted down […]

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Steps Aside At Revolt TV Network

In the wake of three sex assault lawsuits against him, rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has stepped aside as chairman of a TV network he co-founded. Revolt said on social media that the hip-hop star had no “day-to-day role in the business”. R&B artist Cassie accused Mr Combs of rape and abuse, but the two […]