Category: Entertainment

Veteran Nollywood actor, Dejumo Lewis, dies at 80

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Dejumo Lewis, a veteran Nollywood actor, famous for his role in the beloved ‘Village Headmaster’ series, has passed away at the age of 80. The news of his demise was shared by actor Saidi Balogun on Instagram. Dejumo Lewis, known for portraying the character Kabiyesi in ‘The Village Headmaster,’ which aired from 1968 to 1988, has left an indelible mark on Nigerian film and television. Saidi Balogun’s heartfelt tribute on Instagram reads, “Good night DEJUMO LEWIS, may your soul rest in perfect peace. RIP.” Though the details surrounding Lewis’ passing…

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American actor, Vin Diesel, sued for sexual battery

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Vin Diesel, popular American actor, has been dragged to court by a former assistant over claims of sexual battery which allegedly occurred in 2010. The plaintiff, Asta Jonasson, stated that the traumatic incident occurred while she worked for Diesel on the set of “Fast Five” in Atlanta. According to Jonasson, Diesel invited her into his suit at the Regis Hotel and forced her into his bed. When she tried to escape, Jonasson claimed the movie star forced her back into the room, pinned her to the wall, and began to…

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Celine Diom cant control her muscles again -Sister

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Celine Dion, Veteran Canadian singer, is facing a challenging health battle with stiff person syndrome, a progressive and incurable neurological disorder. The condition causes the body to attack its own nerve cells, impacting mobility severely. Celine’s sister, Claudette, shared that the 55-year-old singer no longer has control over her muscles, a heartbreaking development for someone known for her discipline and hard work. Despite the difficulties, Celine dreams of returning to the stage, though the extent and timeline remain uncertain. Claudette expressed the family’s gratitude for the outpouring of support through…

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Iyabo Ojo replies Naira Marley, demands N1bn

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Iyabo Ojo, a Nollywood actress, on Monday, responded to a letter by Olalekan Ojo, lawyer of Nigerian singer, Naira Marley. In her reply, Iyabo demanded N1bn from Naira Marley over the failure to serve her a pre-action letter. According to the document  published on the Instagram handle of the actress (@IyaboOjofebris), Iyabo demanded the amount over Naira Marley’s act of “deliberately misleading the public.” Earlier, Naira Marley had demanded a public apology and N500 million in damages from Iyabo. An Instagram post by Iyabo in September 2023 was cited. She…

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Jonathan Majors dropped by Marvel after assault conviction

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Jonathan Majors, a rising Hollywood star, was convicted on Monday for assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, prompting Marvel to drop him from a prime role in its superhero blockbusters. Majors’s conviction could see the actor facing up to one-year imprisonment and has upended Marvel’s plans for the franchise, which had his character Kang the Conqueror front and centre in multiple upcoming films. Majors debuted as Kang the Conqueror in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” earlier in 2023 and was set to appear in at least two subsequent Avengers…

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Portable, Pasuma storm Celestial Church, thrill guests

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Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, caused quite a stir as he performed at the Celestial Church of Christ, Goshen Land Cathedral, in Ogudu, Lagos State, on Friday, December 16, 2023. Weeks earlier, criticisms had trailed the church after the flyer of their praise night with Portable, and a fuji singer, Wasiu Odetola, aka Pasuma, billed to perform surfaced on the Internet. Though the church leaders later stated that the artiste would no longer perform, Portable insisted that he would perform, especially as he had been paid a part of…

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Brazilian gospel singer collapses, dies during performance

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Pedro Henrique, a 30-year-old Brazilian gospel singer, has died after he collapsed on stage during a performance on Wednesday night. Henrique, was performing his song ‘Vai Ser Tão Lindo’ at a religious event that was being streamed online when he suddenly fell in front of his band inside a concert venue in the northeastern city of Feira de Santana on Thursday. Henrique’s record label, Todah Music, told a radio station, Radio 93, that the singer had suffered a massive heart attack. Video footage of the incident showed Henrique engaging the…

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Naira Marley accuses Iyabo Ojo of defamation, demands N500m

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Afeez Fashola, a Nigerian entertainer, also known as Naira Marley, has taken legal action against actress, Iyabo Ojo, alleging the dissemination of false and defamatory content on her Instagram account. In a letter sent to Ojo, Naira Marley’s lawyer, Olalekan Ojo, outlined the accusations made in a September 2023 post, stating that the actress accused Naira Marley of engaging in spiritual and physical dealings with the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. The lawyer further asserted that  Ojo accused Naira Marley of causing mental harm to Mohbad, whom…

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Keanu Reeves’ Hollywood mansion broken into by bandits

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Hollywood action star Keanu Reeves’ mansion was reportedly burgled on Wednesday night by a group of masked intruders. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the incident, revealing that the perpetrators gained entry through a rear window sometime after 7 p.m. PST. While a full inventory of stolen items is still being compiled, at least one firearm was taken from the property. Fortunately, Reeves was not at home at the time of the break-in. However, security cameras captured footage of the masked individuals entering and leaving the residence. The LAPD is…

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DJ Cuppy opens up on failed engagement with Ryan Taylor says ‘Such is life’

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Florence Otedola, Disc jockey popularly known as DJ Cuppy has opened up about her failed engagement with British boxer, Ryan Taylor Recall DJ Cuppy, in December 2022, confirmed her relationship with Taylor after a viral video suggested a marriage proposal. However, rumours of a split emerged on July 15 when the couple unfollowed each other on social media. Speaking during a recent Women in Management, Business, and Public Service (WIMBIZ) conference in London, Cuppy touched on some of the setbacks she has had to face in life. She recounted her…

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