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American rapper Kanye West has been accused in a new lawsuit of sucker-punching a man at a Los Angeles restaurant. The plaintiff, suing as a John Doe over “credible security concerns” and to avoid “further reputational harm,” says he was sitting with his brother in the private venue’s outdoor garden when West, now known as Ye, allegedly blindsided him with a blow around 11 p.m. on April 16, 2024. “Without warning, defendant punched plaintiff in the face. The punch knocked plaintiff to the ground where he hit his head and lost consciousness,” the complaint filed Monday in Los Angeles and obtained by Rolling Stone, reads. “Defendant then repeatedly punched plaintiff as he lay unconscious on the ground, with the intent to cause physical harm.” The lawsuit claims the “cowardly at...

Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala has taken to social media to cry out after police officers stormed her house to effect her arrest. In the video released on her Instagram page this morning, Doris who looked very distraught and teary, initially stated she had no idea where the officers came from and how they found their way to her house as   there was no prior invitation from them. She later revealed  that the officers told her “they are from Lagos” and that the arrest was linked to her case with her ex-lover, Pastor Chris Okafor. ‘’They say they are from Lagos. Chris does not want to leave me alone. He has carried me to three courts. Now he has taken me to seven police offices. There is one in zone 2, there is one in Abuja zone 7. He has carried me to more than seven. The...

American singer and Real Housewives of Atlanta star, K. Michelle, has opened up after getting a black market Brazilian butt lift that landed her in the hospital. Back in 2012, the 44-year-old had 'illegal silicone injections' and has spent almost a decade undergoing various surgeries to remove the silicone and regain her health. Michelle, who is currently starring on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, recently had another reconstructive surgery to remove infected tissue from her buttocks, which was caused by one of her prior corrective procedures. Discussing the ordeal, the singer admitted that her buttocks started leaking shortly before her performance at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. 'I was standing there in a bathrobe. Everyone was blow-drying me down,...

Nigerian Afrobeats star Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, popularly known as Kcee, has shared how repeated snubs from award organisers once left him emotionally hurt and in tears. Speaking during an interview on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, the “Limpopo” hitmaker revealed that he often felt overlooked despite his efforts and contributions to the music industry, describing the experience as unfair. Kcee explained that the lack of recognition from award bodies deeply affected him at the time, especially as he continued to put in significant work without receiving nominations. However, he noted that his fans remained supportive throughout that period. According to him, the constant exclusion eventually led him to shift his mindset—choosing to focus more on tangible success and impac...

Popular Nollywood actor Rotimi Salami has been hospitalised following a serious health challenge. According to reports, the actor revealed the development in a post shared on his Instagram page on Monday, where he posted a photo of himself on a hospital bed and disclosed that he narrowly survived a life-threatening situation within the last 48 hours. Expressing gratitude for his recovery, Salami said the past two days had been extremely difficult, adding that he survived only by divine intervention. He wrote, “I survived the last 48 hours because God said yes.” The actor also attributed his condition to the intense stress he experienced while working on Kilanko, a recently released cinema movie dedicated to the late actress Allwell Ademola. He noted that the demanding produc...

Nigerian actress and reality TV personality, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has responded strongly to critics condemning her decision to undergo cosmetic surgery. In a post shared on Instagram, the reality star argued that many of those criticizing her simply lack the financial means to afford such procedures. According to her, if her critics had enough money, they would likely make similar choices. She insisted that people’s views on cosmetic surgery are often influenced more by their financial situation than by personal beliefs. Phyna added that with sufficient funds—such as having millions of naira at one’s disposal—many women would consider altering their bodies, stressing that financial freedom plays a major role in such decisions. Her remarks have sinc...

Actor, Patrick Doyle, has been thrown into mourning following the demise of his newborn daughter Omayinuwa, just one day after announcing her birth. The actor had taken to his Facebook page on Saturday April 11 to announce that he and his wife Olufunmilayo had welcomed their first child together.  However, in a heartfelt Facebook post he shared this evening April 12, Patrick revealed that the baby passed away shortly after coming into the world.  He stated that though her stay was shortlived, her birth brought great joy into their lives.  Omayinuwa visited us briefly at about 10:40 am on Friday 10th April and returned to heaven on Saturday 11th of April at about 4:15 pm. Her stay was short but it brought great joy with it. We would wished for a longer stay,...

Elsie Okpocha, the former wife of comedian Basketmouth, has warned of legal action against individuals and blogs spreading false claims about her marriage. The couple, who married in November 2010, separated in December 2022, with Basketmouth stating at the time that the decision was mutual. Recent online reports alleged that paternity fraud involving their first child led to the breakup, but Elsie has strongly denied the claims. Through her legal representatives, she described the allegations as false and baseless, cautioning against further circulation. She also threatened to sue anyone found guilty of defamation or invasion of privacy. Elsie further expressed concern over the emotional impact such rumours could have on her child, warning that the misinformation could lead to...

Offset had a warrant for his arrest recalled just weeks before he was shot outside a casino in Florida, according to court documents. The rapper, whose legal name is Kiari Cephus, had the warrant issued in late January after failing to appear at an arraignment in Los Angeles. A judge later recalled the warrant on February 26 after he appeared in court with his lawyer and pleaded not guilty. The case relates to a misdemeanor charge of simple battery stemming from an alleged incident in March 2025 at a cannabis dispensary in Los Angeles. The warrant had initially carried a bond set at $20,000. Shortly after resolving the court issue, Offset was involved in a separate incident this week, where he was shot outside the Hard Rock casino in Florida. He was taken to hospital and has s...

Nigerian streamer, Peller, has called out singer Ayra Starr for asking Jarvis if she has a boyfriend. This comes a few hours after Jarvis’ Livestream with Ayra Starr on Tiktok. During the interactive section, the musician asked if Jarvis has a boyfriend. Peller who was angered by the question, called Ayra out in a viral video on Saturday, claiming that the singer “belittled” him. The streamer who found the question disrespectful, accused Ayra of pretending not to know him despite his popularity. He asked, “How could Ayra Starr ask Jarvis if Jarvis has a boyfriend. Is she trying to say she doesn’t know me? Would she like me to also ask if she’s a singer? “She really belittled me. How could she ask Jarvis if she has a boyfriend. Did Ayra want to say she did not see when I t...