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 […]
A$AP Rocky Must Face Trial On Charges Of Firing Gun At Childhood Friend
Rapper A$AP Rocky will stand trial on charges that he fired a pistol in a feud with a former childhood friend, a Los Angeles judge has ruled. The decision came on Monday during the second day of a preliminary hearing, which was attended by A$AP Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers. Prosecutors say Mr Mayers, 35, […]
Shakira: Singer Settles Spanish Tax Fraud Case With $7.5m Fine
Colombian pop star Shakira has reached a deal with Spanish prosecutors to settle a tax fraud case, just as her trial was about to begin. The Hips Don’t Lie singer has paid a multi-million fine – prosecutors had wanted to jail her for eight years and fine her €23.8m if found guilty. Shakira, who has […]
Nicaraguan Beauty Queen Makes History, Clinches Miss Universe 2023 Title
In a spectacular event held in San Salvador on Saturday night, Sheynnis Palacios, a 23-year-old model and beauty queen from Nicaragua, achieved a historic milestone by winning the Miss Universe 2023 crown. Outshining 83 other contestants, Palacios became the first delegate from Nicaragua to be bestowed with the prestigious title during the 72nd annual beauty […]
