‘King of Boys’ Director Kemi Adetiba Speaks On ‘The Return of the King’
One of the most anticipated Nollywood films of all time is ‘King of Boys,’ following the success of its first installation which made over $1 million at the box office. The sequel to KOB is Netflix’s first Original 7 part Series directed by Kemi Adetiba. After a two-year wait, the sequel which initially was supposed […]
Kanye West Asks Los Angeles Court To Legally Change His Name To Ye
Kanye just wants to be Ye. Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name. The Los Angeles Superior Court filing says the 44-year-old wants to get rid of his full name – Kanye Omari West – in favor of just his longtime two-letter nickname, Ye, with no middle name or last name. […]
‘Black Widow’ Helps Disney Collect $125m In Online Revenue
Walt Disney said in a court filing on Friday that it has garnered $125 million in online revenue from the Marvel superhero film “Black Widow”, three weeks after getting sued by its star Scarlett Johansson. The actress last month sued Disney alleging that the company breached her contract when it offered the movie on streaming […]
R. Kelly Ex-Associate Says Bribed Official For Fake ID In Aaliyah Marriage
R. Kelly’s former tour manager on Friday said he bribed a worker at a public aid office to get false identification saying the late singer Aaliyah was of age, so she could marry the R&B star now on trial for sex crimes. Testifying under a grant of immunity from later prosecution, Demetrius Smith — who […]
Britney Spears Under Investigation Over Battery Of Staff
Britney Spears is under investigation over misdemeanor battery after a staff member at her home alleged the singer struck her, authorities said Thursday. Deputies responded to Spears’ home in Southern California after the staff member reported the Monday night dispute, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said. No one was injured. Reports taken by deputies will […]
R. Kelly Trial Set To Begin With Opening Statements In Brooklyn
After many delays due to the pandemic, opening statements in R&B star R. Kelly’s criminal case will begin Wednesday. Robert Kelly is facing racketeering charges, accused of running a criminal enterprise where he and his associates recruited victims who were sexually abused. Several female accusers are expected to testify, two of who were featured in […]
‘Song of the Summer’: Justin Bieber Thanks Wizkid For ‘Essence’ Remix Feature
American pop singer Justin Bieber has thanked Nigerian afrobeats exponent Wizkid for having him on the remix of his global hit song, Essence. Bieber also confirmed his appearance on the remix when he shared the artwork Wizkid shared of the Essence remix earlier via his Twitter handle on Thursday. The superstar collabo drops Friday, August […]
Britney Spears’ Father Agrees To Step Down From Conservatorship After Months Of Public Pressure
Jamie Spears intends to step down as conservator of his daughter Britney Spears’ estate following months of public pressure from her supporters, according to new court documents. Although Jamie is stepping down willingly and working with his daughter’s attorney, Matthew Rosengart, the documents state that there are no grounds for him to be removed. He also continues to […]
Nigerian American Tunji Balogun Named Def Jam Chairman And CEO
Nigerian American record label executive, Tunji Balogun has joined multinational record label, Def Jam Recordings as its Chairman and CEO to take effect on January 1, 2022. Balogun will be based in Los Angeles and report to UMG Chairman & CEO, Sir Lucian Grainge. A successful creative executive, Balogun has worked with artists including Bryson […]
Markie Post, Actress Known For ‘Night Court,’ ‘Fall Guy,’ Dies At 70
Markie Post, who played the public defender in the 1980s sitcom “Night Court” and was a regular presence on television for four decades, has died. She was 70. Post’s manager, Ellen Lubin Sanitsky, said Post died Saturday in Los Angeles after a years-long battle with cancer. Post was a longtime television regular who appeared in […]
