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Popular Nigerian small size actress, Aunty Ajara is dead. Doctor confirmed Aunty Ajara’s death to her family earlier on Thursday February 5, 2026, after a brief battle with liver related illness. Announcing the sad news in a viral video on social media, the late actress’ elder brother, Ridwan Lazeez appreciated the public for their financial support. Sharing the video on her Instagram page, Mama no Network wrote; “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness. “During this difficult period, Ajara received immense love, prayers, and financial support from kind-hearted people across the world. We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood by her with prayers, contributions, en...

Renowned musician and producer, Cobhams Asuquo, has criticised the Grammy Awards following the 68th edition of the ceremony held in Los Angeles on Sunday. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, Asuquo questioned the continued absence of Nigerian winners at the global music event, despite multiple nominations over the years. He accused the Recording Academy of exploiting Nigerian artistes to enhance the economic value of Los Angeles, while offering only temporary and symbolic recognition in return. “I think the Grammys are using Nigerians to boost the GDP of Los Angeles. It’s like dangling a carrot in front of us, only for it to be taken away,” he said. Asuquo argued that the consistent nomination of Nigerian musicians without eventual wins highlights what he descri...

Keke Palmer has made it clear: she won’t move in with a romantic partner—even if they’re married. The actress, who shares 2-year-old son Leodis with ex Darius Jackson, told Today she values her alone time. “That’s real,” she said, referencing Whoopi Goldberg’s famous line: “I don’t want nobody in my house.” Keke is open to a compromise, though. She suggested living on the same property but in separate spaces. “You can be in the guest house. We can be on the same land, but I’m over there and he’s over there,” she said, adding that at best, it would be separate rooms. She believes living apart keeps a relationship “fun and exciting.” “Think about how fun it would be to be like, ‘I’m going over to my man’s house.’ He’d probably make a mess at my place if he stayed o...

Addison Rae, one of the nominees for Best New Artist at Sunday night's Grammys, flashed her bum on the award show's red carpet. The singer attended the awards show on Sunday night in a custom Alaïa gown. The white gown is long in the front with a plunge neckline, but in the back, it’s a short mini. On the red carpet, Rae playfully bent over to reveal her white underwear.  This is Rae’s first Grammys as a nominee. She released her self-titled debut album “Addison” in June, which features the hit “Diet Pepsi.”  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUPBB-_CZrJ/?utm_source=ig_embed

While other celebrities were at the Grammys on Sunday night, February 1, Nicki Minaj was on X calling out celebrities. Besides calling out Trevor Noah over a joke he made about her absence at the award ceremony, she also called out the Democrats, then took things personally as she called out rapper/music executive Jay-Z,  model Chrissy Teigen, and singer Lizzo. She called Jay-Z a "child predator" and shared photos of him posing with a young Aaliyah while she was underage and he was an adult. She also shared a photo of Jay-Z with Beyonce when Bey was still underage and Jay was already an adult.   Nicki wrote: "Imagine if a 30 year old rapper was out here with a 16 year old in this day & age — and how y’all would have his head on a platter. "The g...

Justin Bieber had many viewers doing a double take on Sunday night after stepping on the Grammy Awards stage shirtless, rocking nothing but gym shorts and socks at his first Grammy performance in four years. The 31-year-old pop star delivered a stripped-down, emotional set inside Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, looping electric guitar and drum samples while performing Yukon. The rawness didn’t stop there. As Justin sang, cameras kept cutting to Hailey Bieber, who smiled proudly and cheered him on from the audience. Just hours earlier, the couple had walked the red carpet together, both wearing matching “ICE OUT” pins, making the sudden wardrobe switch even more shocking. This marked Justin’s first Grammy performance since 2022, when he performed Peaches with Giveon and Daniel Caesa...

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with South African comedian, Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for the sixth consecutive time. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande kicked off the evening with a Best Pop/Duo Group Performance win for Defying Gravity. Kehlani won her first-ever Grammy clinching the Best R&B Performance with Folded. The song also won the Best R&B Song category. Meanwhile the trio of Nigerian singers, Davido, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy lost out to South African singer, Tyla in the Best African Music Performance category. American superstars, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga shone bright with multiple wins. 2026 Grammy Winners: Best Dance Pop Recording: Abracadabra – Lady Gaga Best Music Video: ...

American rapper, Kendrick Lamar, has set a new record at the 2026 Grammy Awards, becoming the most-awarded rapper in history with 27 wins, surpassing Jay-Z’s previous record of 25. The 38-year-old clinched five awards at the  2026 Grammy Awards, which took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles  on Sunday night. He won  Best Rap Album for GNX at the start of the ceremony, before receiving another award for Record of the Year for "Luther," featuring SZA. He also won Best Rap Performance for "Chains & Whips,"which he is featured on with Clipse, Pusha T & Malice and Pharrell Williams; Best Melodic Rap Performance for "Luther"; and Best Rap Song for "tv off." “It is hip-hop as usual, man. I’m not good at talking about myself, but I express it thro...

Singer Chappell Roan turned heads at the 2026 Grammy Awards after making a striking appearance on the red carpet. The artist arrived in a bold, unconventional outfit that immediately drew attention from photographers and attendees, sparking widespread reaction as cameras captured the moment. Roan, nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her song “The Subway,” was not scheduled to perform at the ceremony but nonetheless became one of the night’s most talked-about arrivals. Her appearance added to the growing list of headline-making fashion moments at this year’s Grammys, reinforcing her reputation for pushing boundaries and embracing provocative self-expression.