ICPC Issues Statement Regarding D’banj’s Arrest
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a statement regarding the arrest of D’Banj, a popular Nigerian singer. D’banj was apprehended by a government agency on Wednesday morning. The ICPC spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua, explained to newsmen hours later that D’banj was being investigated for fraud related to the N-Power Programme. […]
Elon Musk Suspends Kanye West From Twitter For Inciting Violence
Kanye West has been suspended from Twitter and accused of “inciting violence” over offensive tweets – just two months after his last ban. The US rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, posted a series of erratic tweets – one of which appeared to show a symbol combining a swastika and a Jewish star. […]
Will Smith Says Bottled Rage Led Him To Slap Chris Rock At The Oscars
Will Smith has said his “bottled” rage led him to slap comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars in March. The actor has been interviewed for the first time since the incident, which he described as “a horrific night”. Appearing on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, he said: “I was going through something that night, […]
Adidas Investigates After Ex-workers Allege Ye Misconduct
Adidas says it is investigating allegations of inappropriate workplace conduct by the rapper formerly known as Kanye West that ex-employees made in an anonymous letter also accusing the German sportswear brand of looking the other way. Adidas, which made his Yeezy line, cut ties with Ye last month over his offensive and antisemitic remarks after […]
Popular Gospel Singer, Sammie Okposo Dies At 51
Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, is dead, according to multiple sources. The veteran singer was said to have slumped and died at his home on Friday morning. Okposo made headlines early this year when he took to his verified Instagram page to apologize to his wife, Ozioma after cheating on her with another woman in […]
Kris Wu: Chinese-Canadian Singer Jailed To 13 Years For Sex Crimes
Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of sex crimes. A court in Beijing convicted the 32-year-old singer and actor of raping three women and assembling a crowd to engage in an orgy. He was arrested last year after being accused of date-rape by a student, before […]
Kanye West Announces 2024 Presidential Bid
Rapper Kanye West has said he intends to run for US president in 2024, despite facing several scandals over his recent behaviour. The star, who has legally changed his name to Ye, posted a video of his campaign logo to social media, alongside the caption Ye 24. He also claimed to have asked Donald Trump […]
Two Prominent Iranian Actresses Arrested – State Media
Two prominent Iranian actresses have been arrested for publicly supporting mass anti-government protests, the country’s state-run media reports. Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi are accused of collusion and acting against Iran’s authorities, Irna news agency says. Both women earlier appeared in public without their headscarves – a gesture of solidarity with demonstrators. The protests erupted […]
Christina Applegate Had Some Great Lines And A Few Tears At Moving Walk Of Fame Ceremony
Christina Applegate celebrated receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. The event marked Applegate’s first public appearance since she shared her multiple sclerosis diagnosis last year. The actress reflected on her career in a moving speech that was filled with heart and humor. “I’ve had a really interesting life,” Applegate said. “The life […]
Country Star Dolly Parton Gets $100m Award From Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos
Country music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton has been awarded a $100m (£84.8m) prize by Jeff Bezos to use for charitable causes. The multi-billionaire founder of Amazon announced the award alongside his partner, Lauren Sanchez. Ms Sanchez described the country singer as “a woman who gives with her heart and leads with love and compassion […]
