Russia Cracks Down On Dissenting Media, Blocks Facebook
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on Russia’s war in Ukraine, blocking Facebook and Twitter and signing into law a bill that criminalizes the intentional spreading of what Moscow deems to be “fake” reports. The moves against the social […]
Hollywood Halts Releases In Russia, Including ‘The Batman’
Warner Bros. is halting the release of “The Batman” in Russia, just days before it was to open in theaters there, as Hollywood moved to cease distribution plans in the country following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Warner Bros., the Walt Disney Co. and Sony Pictures said Monday that they would “pause” the release of […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor, Lari Williams Dies At 81
Lari Williams, a well-known veteran Nollywood actor, dies after a long illness. Williams died peacefully at his home in Ikom, Cross River State, on Sunday. His death was announced by his family in a statement. “He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Burial arrangements will be announced soon,” the statement read […]
NDLEA Operatives Raids, Arrest Marlian Pop Stars Zinolesky, Mohbad
The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided the residence of Marlian pop stars Mohbad and Zinolesky on Thursday morning to arrest them. NDLEA operatives allegedly invaded the artists’ home in the Lekki district of Lagos State in the early hours of Thursday morning. According to eyewitnesses, the officers carried out the arrest without any […]
Trump’s Truth Social App Launches On Apple App Store
Donald Trump’s new social media venture, Truth Social, launched late on Sunday in Apple’s App Store, potentially marking the former president’s return to social media after he was banned from several platforms last year. The app was available to download shortly before midnight ET and was automatically downloaded to Apple Inc (AAPL.O) devices belonging to […]
Jamal Edwards, Music Entrepreneur And Youtube Star, Dies Aged 31
British entrepreneur and YouTube star Jamal Edwards has died at the age of 31, his company has told the BBC. He was the founder of SBTV, an online urban music platform which helped launch the careers of artists like Dave, Ed Sheeran and Skepta. Edwards is the son of singer and Loose Women presenter Brenda […]
Brad Pitt Sues Angelina Jolie Over Vineyard Where They Got Married
Brad Pitt is suing his ex-wife Angelina Jolie for selling her stake in the French vineyard they bought together. The couple purchased a controlling interest in Chateau Miraval in 2008 and got married there six years later. Pitt says he and his former wife agreed not to sell their stakes in the venue without the […]
Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer And Regina Hall To Host 2022 Oscars
The 94th Oscars will have a triple dose of comedy from its three hosts. “Good Morning America” revealed Tuesday that the 2022 Oscars will be hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes. The trio will be the first to host the Academy Awards since Jimmy Kimmel emceed the 2018 ceremony. The Oscars went […]
Ivan Reitman, Producer And Director Of ‘Ghostbusters,’ Has Died At 75
Ivan Reitman, a storied producer and director behind some of Hollywood’s biggest comedies, has died, according to the CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group. He was 75. Reitman was behind some of the 80s and 90s most enduring comedic films, including 1984’s “Ghostbusters,” which he produced and directed. The movie was a major hit […]
Bob Saget Died After Accidental Blow To The Head, Family Says
Bob Saget’s death last month stemmed from an accidental blow to the head, his family said in a statement Wednesday. The comedian and “Full House” star was found dead Jan. 9 in a Florida hotel room. He’d performed in the area the night before as part of a stand-up tour. “The authorities have determined that […]
