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The grand opening of Marathon Burger in downtown Long Beach, a much-anticipated celebration honoring the legacy of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, was marred by tragedy on Sunday, March 1, 2026, when gunfire erupted just steps away from the festivities. The highly anticipated grand opening of Marathon Burger in downtown Long Beach, an event meant to celebrate the legacy of late rapper Nipsey Hussle, was overshadowed by tragedy on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after gunfire broke out just steps from the celebration. Police said gunfire erupted just after 3:30 p.m. about half a block south of the event on Broadway near Pine Avenue, just outside of the perimeter that had been blocked off for the celebration. Hundreds of people had gathered earlier in the day for the opening of a new Marathon...

Nigerian reality TV personality Phyna has had her Twitch account temporarily suspended after the platform flagged her content for breaching its Community Guidelines, citing sexual material. Reports indicate that the suspension, which took effect on March 1, 2026, carries a one-day ban. During this period, she will be unable to livestream or access certain streaming-related features for about 24 hours. The platform’s notice also stated that the infraction will remain on her account record until May 30, 2026. However, she has the option to appeal the decision or file a counter-notification under Twitch’s DMCA policy if she believes the action was taken in error. In its message, Twitch informed her: “Your account has been temporarily suspended from streaming. You will not have access...

Nigerian gospel artiste Taiwo Adegbodu has died, Naija News reports. Adegbodu was one half of the celebrated gospel duo, Adegbodu Twins, alongside his brother Kehinde Adegbodu. News of his passing surfaced on Sunday morning and was confirmed by fellow gospel singer Esther Igbekele via a message on her Instagram page. Sharing his photo, Igbekele wrote, “Erin wo, Ajanaku sun bi oke. Hard to bear. Goodnight, bro.” The death was also announced on the Adegbodu Twins JP Facebook page. As of the time of filing this report, the cause of death had not been disclosed. An emotional tribute posted on the page expressed deep grief, questioning why he left his children and loved ones so suddenly and describing the loss as overwhelming. Taiwo and Kehinde rose to prominence in the Yoruba...

Primecare Hospital has dismissed viral reports claiming that popular content creator Mukoro Mitchelle, widely known as King Mitchy, died at its Abuja facility amid the ongoing dispute between social commentator Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, and Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released on Saturday, the hospital described the allegation as entirely false, clarifying that King Mitchy was neither admitted to nor treated at its premises. Management urged members of the public to ignore what it called misleading information circulating online. The clarification follows widespread social media speculation suggesting that the influencer had died. Tensions escalated after VeryDarkMan shared a video responding to claims that King Mitchy allegedly ingeste...

The California Supreme Court has denied review of rapper Tory Lanez’s criminal conviction, leaving intact his 10-year prison sentence for sho0ting fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. On Wednesday, Febuary 25, the California Supreme Court rejected Tory Lanez's defense petition to review his conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion sho0ting case, according to a disposition update. The latest ruling comes three months after the California Court of Appeals affirmed his conviction. The case stems from his July 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion during an argument in the Hollywood Hills. Tory was found guilty in December of 2022 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. The 33-yea...

Actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that she is currently living with more than 50 uterine fibroids. Speaking during a recent appearance on the Today show, the Oscar winner said her condition has worsened since she was first diagnosed in 2014 — the same year she won an Academy Award for 12 Years a Slave. At the time, she underwent surgery to remove 23 fibroids. “The first time I got the fibroids taken out, they took out 23,” she said. “And this time, I’ve been informed two years ago that I have over 50.” Nyong’o explained that she is now facing the same difficult options again — surgery or living with the pain. “I’m being faced with the same options — surgery or live with the pain,” she said, adding that procedures like myomectomy are invasive and come wit...

The Lagos State magistrate court sitting in Ikorodu has approved three laboratories abroad for the DNA test of the late singer Mohbad’s son, Liam. The counsel to the late singer’s father, Oladayo Ogungbe, announced the development after the court session. Ogungbe disclosed that the court authorised one laboratory in the US, and two in the UK. While explaining that all parties will be present for the collection of samples, he noted that the singer’s widow, Wunmi, and Joseph Aloba, his father picked one laboratory each while the court also picked an independent one. The development came after Mohbad’s father demanded a DNA test on Liam following the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death in September 2023 at his residence. “The court has eventually picked three DNA Labor...

It looks like another Jolie-Pitt child is dropping "Pitt" from their name. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s eldest son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, dropped Pitt from his last name in the credits of his newest movie which he did with his mother. Maddox, 24, worked as an assistant director on “Couture,” a newly released drama starring his mom. Angelina plays the role of Maxine Walker, a woman diagnosed with breast cancer whose life intersects with two other women during Paris Fashion Week. When the film debuted in French movie theaters Wednesday, Feb. 25, Maddox’s name was listed as “Maddox Jolie” in the end credits, People reported. In 2024, the executive producer’s name was listed as Maddox Jolie-Pitt in the credits for “Maria,” which starred Jolie as late opera si...