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Popular Nigerian TikToker and social media influencer Peller has reportedly been taken into custody by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. According to reports, the influencer was arrested for allegedly driving a vehicle with tinted windows and without a valid registration plate. Fellow content creator Tunde Perry disclosed the development during a TikTok Live session on Monday, expressing concern over Peller's continued detention. Tunde claimed that Peller was arrested on Friday while returning from a content shoot in the Lekki area of Lagos and has remained in police custody since then. “Peller has been in the police station since Friday. He is still there till now. That is why he has not been online,” Tunde said. He added that although the arrest occurred in L...

Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson sparked laughter during the promotional tour for the live-action Moana after misunderstanding an interview question and accidentally making a joke about his sex life. During an appearance on Kiss FM, host Tyler West asked Johnson, who reprises his role as Maui, about his preferred swimming "stroke." Mistaking the question for a s3xual one, the actor laughed before replying, "Domination." The misunderstanding quickly became clear when West explained he was referring to swimming. Realising his mistake, Johnson burst into laughter and admitted, "I just completely gave away my s3x life." Johnson later shared the clip on Instagram, joking that exhaustion from the film's promotional tour had caused the mix-up. "Honestly thought he was asking about a differe...

Singer Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are married. Their wedding held on July 3 in a lavish, star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City.   The ceremony was officiated by comedian Adam Sandler. Breaking away from tradition, Taylor Swift’s brother Austin served as "Man of Honor," while Travis' brother Jason Kelce acted as Best Man. The bride did not have a maid of honor or bridesmaids. The couple both wore Christian Dior Haute Couture designed by Jonathan Anderson with shoes custom-made by Christian Louboutin. The “Lover” singer accessorized with jewelry by Cartier for the ceremonyThe wedding drew over 1,000 guests, including high-profile  celebrities and musicians. An electronic billboard outside the ven...

Donald Trump is reportedly considering pardons for a slew of individuals, including potential clemency for music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of The Fugees, as well as some offenders with pollution-related convictions. Combs is currently imprisoned for prostitution-related crimes, while Michel is jailed for foreign lobbying violations. These clemency considerations are rumored to be part of a White House effort to issue “250 pardons for 250 years” for Independence Day. The US president was scheduled to have a meeting Friday afternoon, July 3, on the topic of pardons and planned to decide based on recommendations from advisers, two sources told CBS News.  The White House has previously denied speculation about a Diddy pardon, and Trump s...

Nigerian comedian and content creator Sabinus has urged party lovers to pay more attention to personal hygiene before attending clubs and other nighttime events. The skit maker shared the humorous advice on his Instagram Story, encouraging people to take a proper bath before leaving for parties. Staying true to his comic style, he repeatedly emphasized the importance of cleanliness. Sabinus also advised partygoers to brush their teeth before heading out at night, warning that brushing only once in the morning is not enough after spending the entire day before going to a club. He wrote: “Before going to party at night please bath, please bath, please bath, please bath, please bath. Chai. Please brush your mouth before shouting Ayebo Ayeba. You can’t use the mouth you brushed since ...

American singer and actress, Chloe Bailey has opened up about a past relationship, recalling how she discovered an ex had cheated on her. During an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, released on Wednesday, July 1, Bailey disclosed she learned about the unnamed ex's cheating in several ways. The singer said some fans would send her direct messages with information about the alleged infidelity, while others contacted her godmother. She added that she also noticed the signs herself, including discovering an eyelash extension she knew did not belong to her and finding a hair tie that had been left behind. "It depends on how I'm feeling," Bailey said when asked how she reacts after discovering a partner has been unfaithful. After finding the eyelash extension, Bailey sai...

Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has responded to growing public concern about his health after a viral video showed him in Abuja over the weekend. Naija News reports that the footage, recorded in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, captured the actor lying by a roadside, talking to himself while holding a disposable cup. The video quickly circulated across social media, prompting widespread speculation about his condition. However, in a fresh video shared by a man who said he met the actor on Tuesday, Anuku appeared calm and composed as he addressed the reactions sparked by the earlier clip. Speaking directly to those expressing concern, the veteran actor dismissed the speculation, insisting that he is doing well and urging critics to focus their attention elsewhere. According to him...

American singer Chris Brown has been ordered to pay $13 million in damages to the housekeeper who was mauled by a massive security dog on his property in December 2020, a California jury decided on Tuesday, June, 30. After a two-week trial, the verdict went in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd owned by Brown, while emptying trash outside the singer’s Tarzana, California, house. The housekeeper’s attorney, Michael C. Murphy Jr., told Billboard that Brown and his company, Black Pyramid LLC, are on the hook to pay $12.9 million to Maria Avila for negligence. That’s not all they owe. Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s hus...

Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known as Elegbeje Ado, has d!ed. His passing was confirmed by fellow actor Kunle Afod in a post shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, June 30. He wrote “We regret to announce the passing of one of the legends of the Yoruba Nollywood industry, Baba Elegbeje Ado. Your immense contribution to the growth of Yoruba cinema, your talent, and the joy you brought to countless lives will never be forgotten. Thank you for the beautiful memories and the legacy you left behind. May your soul rest in perfect peace. Our heartfelt condolences go to your family, friends, colleagues, and fans during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Baba Elegbeje Ado. Your legacy lives on forever,” Afod wrote. May his soul rest in peace,...

The manager of veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku, Moses Allen, has dismissed concerns about the actor's mental health following a viral video that sparked widespread speculation on social media. The clip, recorded in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, showed Anuku dressed in jeans, a black top and sneakers while sitting near a roadside, talking to himself and holding a disposable cup. The footage quickly circulated online, prompting many Nigerians to question his wellbeing. Reacting to the controversy during an interview with Premium Times, Allen insisted that the actor is mentally sound and that his expressive behaviour is often misunderstood because of his artistic personality. According to him, Anuku's creative nature sets him apart from the average person, leading many to wrongly int...