‘I Am Traumatised’: Britney Spears Speaks Out against Conservatorship In US Court Hearing
US pop star Britney Spears has spoken out against her conservatorship at a court hearing in Los Angeles. Speaking in open court for the first time in the case, she said her father controlled her “100,000%” and she wanted the arrangement to end. “I am traumatised,” she said, speaking remotely. “I just want my life […]
‘Thank You All:’ Tope Alabi Appreciates Fans After Oniduro Saga
Gospel singer Tope Alabi has thanked her fans for their support and understanding during the saga that followed her criticism of counterpart Adeyinka Adesioye’s song ‘Oniduro Mi.’ Tope’s comment about the song had sharply divided opinions on social media. Although she has apologised for her stance, the Yoruba singer on Sunday prayed for her fans who […]
Actress Lisa Banes Dies After Being Hit By Scooter In Manhattan
Actress Lisa Banes has died after being struck by a scooter on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. She was 65. Her publicist, David Williams, released a statement saying, “”We are heartsick over Lisa’s tragic and senseless passing. She was a woman of great spirit, kindness and generosity and dedicated to her work, whether on stage or […]
Actress Lisa Banes In Critical Condition After Hit By Scooter At Manhattan intersection
Actress Lisa Banes is in critical condition after being hit by a scooter in Manhattan Friday night, her manager confirms. Police say Banes was hit by a scooter around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Amsterdam Avenue and West 64th St. on the Upper West Side. They say the driver of the scooter fled […]
Mary J. Blige Inducted Into Apollo Walk Of Fame And Bill Cosby’s Parole Petition Denied
Mary J. Blige has been inducted into the Apollo Theatre’s iconic Walk of Fame. She joins other legends like Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Patti Labelle, Smokey Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, the Temptations and many more. Meanwhile, American actor Bill Cosby won’t be paroled this year after refusing to participate in sex offender programs during his nearly […]
Fast & Furious Star John Cena Apologises For Calling Taiwan A Country
US wrestling superstar and actor John Cena apologised to Chinese fans on Tuesday after calling Taiwan a country during an interview to promote his latest movie “Fast & Furious 9”. Speaking to Taiwanese television TVBS earlier this month, 44-year-old Cena said Taiwan would be the first “country” to see the latest Fast and Furious. China […]
Drake Wins Billboard Artist Of The Decade Award, The Weekend Dominates With Ten Wins
Canadian popstar Drake was honoured with the prestigious Artist of the Decade award at the Billboard Awards on Sunday night. Drake, who extended his record as the most decorated winner in the history of the awards show to 29 wins, was surrounded by family and friends who presented him with the award. He surprised fans by […]
Rapper T.I., Wife Tiny Under Investigation By LAPD For Sexual Assault
Los Angeles police have opened a sexual assault investigation into rapper T.I., ABC News has confirmed. The rapper, Clifford “T.I.” Harris and his wife, singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris have been accused of multiple incidents of sexual abuse and other allegations in Georgia and California by an attorney who says he represents 11 alleged victims. Attorney […]
Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ And Sequels To Be Adapted For Television
The family of renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe has signed up with some production houses to adapt three of his best-selling books for a television series. Dayo Ogunyemi of 234 Media, Joe Seldner of Seldner Media, and a few others will bring Achebe‘s African Trilogy, “Things Fall Apart,” “No Longer at Ease,” and “Arrow of God,” to life. The project […]
DMX Posthumous Album Exodus Due For Release In May
A new album by the late rapper DMX, who died in April, will be released later this month. Featuring new material produced by Swizz Beatz, Exodus is the first DMX album since 2012’s Undisputed and marks his eighth overall. Swizz Beatz told Rolling Stone: “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls […]
