Ed Asner, Emmy-Winning ‘Lou Grant’ And ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ Star, Dies At 91
Seven-time Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, who starred as Lou Grant on both sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and hourlong drama “Lou Grant” before a late-career rejuvenation through his poignant voice work in 2009 animated film “Up,” has died. He was 91. His publicist confirmed the news to Variety, writing that he died on Sunday surrounded by family. Asner’s […]
Musician And Guitarist, Victor Uwaifo Dies At 80
Sir Victor Uwaifo, one of the foremost musician and guitarist has died. The “Joromi” crooner and highlife music icon and multi instrumentalist died at 80. Cause of death of the music legend, whose song “Mammy Water” was a hit for decades, was not disclosed. One of his children, Uwaifo Peter de Rock, broke the news […]
Former Child Actor Found Dead Near His PA College Campus; Cause Of Death Under Investigation
Matthew Mindler, the former child actor best known for acting alongside Paul Rudd in the 2011 feature “Our Idiot Brother,” was found dead Saturday morning, his university confirmed in a statement. The cause of death is under investigation, but authorities did describe it as an “unintended death.” The 19-year-old, a first-year student at Millersville University […]
Months To Wedding, Alex Ekubo And Fiancée’s Engagement Called Off
Just a few months to the marriage between Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo and model, Fancy Acholonu, the couple has called off their engagement. Fans were greeted with the news on Thursday, days after the couple was observed to have unfollowed each other on social media and also deleted their pictures together. While Alex has yet […]
‘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 […]
