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American rapper Kanye West will no longer perform at the Wireless festival in London this summer after U.K. officials blocked his application to travel to the country. West, who is legally known as Ye, made an application to travel to the UK via an Electronic Travel Authorisation on Monday, but the Home Office denied West’s request, reportedly on the grounds that his presence would “not be conducive to the public good,” per the BBC. Following the news, Wireless Festival announced it would cancel the event. “As a result of the Home Office banning Ye from entering the United Kingdom, Wireless Festival has been forced to cancel. All ticket holders will receive an automatic full refund.” “As with every Wireless festival, multiple stakeholders were consulted in advance of booking Y...

Lil Tjay has been arrested in connection with an incident surrounding the shooting of Offset in Florida. According to authorities, Lil Tjay was taken into custody on Monday evening and booked into Broward County Jail on a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct-affray. Police said the 24-year-old was involved in a fight prior to the shooting incident. He was later released on a $500 bond. The Seminole Police Department confirmed that a second individual was detained at the scene, though no additional charges have been announced at this time. The incident occurred near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where Offset was reportedly shot. His representative confirmed that he was taken to hospital and is in stable condition, adding that he is “fine” but remains under ...

An eyewitness has shared an account of an alleged incident involving Nigerian singer Burna Boy and DJ DJ Tunez at a private gathering. According to the account, both were present at the same location when a disagreement reportedly broke out shortly after Burna Boy arrived. The eyewitness claimed the situation escalated from a heated exchange to physical contact, with pushing involved between both parties. It was further alleged that the confrontation drew in security personnel present at the venue, leading to a brief scuffle before things were brought under control. View post below…

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has alleged that Afrobeats star Davido stepped back from the #EndSARS protests after being threatened with a murder investigation. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, Sowore claimed there were behind-the-scenes pressures that influenced the singer’s decision to withdraw from the movement. He explained that although #EndSARS had visible leaders, authorities were uncomfortable with figures they could not control. Sowore noted that Davido was actively involved in meetings during the protests. However, the situation reportedly changed when the singer travelled to Abuja to meet with former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu. According to Sowore, Davido was informed upon arrival that he was to be investigated over the alleged murder of one...

A judge has approved Lil Nas X’s request to enter a mental health diversion program following his arrest for allegedly assaulting police officers in Los Angeles in August 2025. During a court hearing on April 6, the California judge ruled that the Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, could have the charges dismissed if he successfully completes the program and stays out of legal trouble for the next two years. Speaking after the hearing, Hill expressed relief, saying he was grateful and acknowledged the situation could have turned out worse. The rapper was arrested late at night on Ventura Boulevard while reportedly walking nearly naked, wearing only underwear and cowboy boots. He was charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest, and was l...

The Nigeria Medical Association (Delta State chapter) has stated that the cancer test result being circulated by influencer Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, was falsified. In a statement issued on April 1, the association revealed that the owner of Xinus Medical Diagnostics — the facility where Blessing claimed to have conducted the test — denied issuing any such report to her. Instead, the lab confirmed that the result being shared actually belongs to a different patient. According to the clarification, Xinus Medical Diagnostics is based in Asaba, Delta State, not Enugu as claimed. The lab disclosed that in May 2025, it carried out a confirmatory breast cancer test for a patient identified as Mbara Deborah, following a referral from a private hospital in Asaba. The r...

A video showing the aftermath of the shooting involving rapper Offset has gone viral on social media. The artist, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus and a former member of Migos, was reportedly shot on Monday evening, April 6, near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, just outside Miami. A representative for the 34-year-old confirmed he is currently receiving treatment in hospital, adding that he is in stable condition and under close medical supervision. Footage from the scene shows a strong police presence, with officers securing the area and detaining two individuals as part of their initial response. In a statement, the Seminole Police Department said it responded to an incident at the casino’s valet area shortly after 7 p.m., noting that the victim su...

American rapper, Offset, has been hospitalized after being sh0t in Florida. The former member of Atlanta-based hip-hop trio Migos, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was sh0t on Monday evening, April 6,  near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, just outside Miami. A spokesperson for the 34-year-old Migos founder confirmed that the musician was "sh0t and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care," adding that "he is stable and being closely monitored." “We can confirm Offset was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care,” the rep wrote in a statement. “He is stable and being closely monitored.” The Seminole Police Department confirmed in a statement that the office is “aware of an incident that occurred at a valet ...

Rapper Kanye West has generated significant revenue from two recent concerts in Los Angeles, earning an estimated $33 million as part of his ongoing return to the spotlight. According to reports, the rapper made over $18 million from ticket sales during one of the shows alone, placing it among the highest-grossing single concerts in live music history. The performances come amid renewed interest in his latest album, Bully, which is reportedly on track to become one of the best-selling releases in its opening week. Despite the commercial success, questions remain about the sustainability of his comeback. The rapper has faced widespread backlash since 2022 over antisemitic remarks and controversial statements that led to strained relationships within the music industry and the loss...

Rebecca King-Crews, wife of Hollywood actor Terry Crews, has publicly shared her battle with Parkinson’s disease. The 60-year-old revealed her condition during an appearance on the Today Show, disclosing that she was diagnosed 11 years ago. According to her, the first signs appeared around 2012, starting with numbness in her foot, which later developed into a limp. She said it took years before she got a proper diagnosis, after earlier symptoms like tremors were initially dismissed. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, often causing tremors, stiffness, and fatigue. Despite the challenges, Rebecca shared a positive update about her health following a recent non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves targeted at the brain. ...