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Popular singer Bella Shmurda has dismissed reports alleging that he lost $4 million in a Lagos property scam, describing the claims as fake. The singer made the clarification in a series of posts shared on his Instagram Story on Friday, days after a viral report claimed he broke down in tears during an Instagram Live session over an alleged fraudulent property deal. On the Instagram Live session he was said to have said “Nigeria, I need your help. I’m not doing okay right now. I spent $4 million of my own hard-earned money, only to find out I bought stolen property.” But today in one of the posts, Bella Shmurda wrote, “Fake news!! I wasn’t scammed. Trust bloggers @ ur own Risk. Doing fine and happy. Peace & Love” He also shared another Instagram Story with the caption, “4m$...

Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker, best known for her roles in My Left Foot and Home Alone 2: Lost In New York, has di£d aged 81. The star was famous for several roles, including a stint in Casualty. Fricker also appeared in Coronation Street briefly in 1977. She was the first Irish actress to win an Oscar.   Her agent, Phil Belfield confirmed that she di£d after a period of ill health. He said in a statement to the Press Association: "We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her. "I was honoured to know, love and work with her and she will always have a place in my heart and in the heart of so many film and TV fans the world over." The star was perhaps best known for her role of the Central Park Pigeon Lad...

Mason Haynes, a longtime bodyguard who protected members of the Kardashian family and several other A-listers, has di£d at the age of 52. A GoFundMe created for his family says Mason di£d in a traffic accident on July 4, just two days before what would have been his 53rd birthday. Mason spent years working with the Kardashian/Jenner clan among his first celebrity clients. He previously said he had worked with Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner and Kanye West.  He also worked with Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Charlie Puth and Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton. He was also part of the family's security team when Kim was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in 2016. Mason's employer, Trojan Security UK, remembered him as an "absolute legend" in the close-protection industry, sharing a photo of him working alongside ...

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly has officially asked President Donald Trump to end his 30-year prison sentence for s3x crimes. The disgraced 59-year-old music artist, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted of federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in New York in September 2021. Attorneys for the singer, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, submitted the request for a commutation of sentence to the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice this year. It is currently listed on the office's website as "pending." In 2025, Kelly's attorney asked the president to set him free from prison, accusing federal authorities of plotting to steal his mail to pressure witnesses to testify against him and later recruiting a white s...

Tanzanian music icon Diamond Platnumz and his wife, singer Zuchu, have reportedly ended their marriage, with the couple now going through divorce proceedings. Zuchu made the announcement on her Instagram Story on Sunday, revealing that their six-year relationship had come to an end. Although she did not disclose the reason behind the separation, the singer said they had done their best to make the marriage work, adding that events had unfolded according to Allah's will. She explained that she had chosen to prioritize her well-being, health, and career, saying the decision was made after much reflection. According to Zuchu, "My husband and I are now separated and going through a divorce. I share this with a heavy heart. After six years together, I have decided to choose myself. ...

Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about his biggest fear saying he constantly prays for the wisdom to know when it's time to step away from music. Speaking on the subject, the singer referenced football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he described as a good friend, noting that despite everything the Portuguese legend has achieved, he still faced criticism during the World Cup.  InternationalSports Competitions Davido said he doesn't want to stay in the game for too long and risk overshadowing the legacy he has built.  "My biggest fear is not knowing when to quit music. Look at Ronaldo, he's my good friend by the way. After everything he's done for football, they still laughed at him during the World Cup. I pray to God every day to show me the right time to pack it...

Singing sensation, Taylor Swift paid $160,000 for a New York City permit to hold her blockbuster wedding with NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden this month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday.Mamdani told reporters that the billionaire pop singer covered the bill for this month’s star-studded extravaganza, when asked if Swift would pay back the city for police overtime related to the ceremony.  “Taylor Swift has paid already the cost of the permit that was lodged, which was over $160,000 for that event and for the response to that event,” Mamdani said.  Swift’s wedding, which took place over two days in Manhattan, drew hundreds of celebrities and involved a large deployment of police officers who shut down streets surrounding the huge indoor arena. The to...

Nigerian singer, Brymo, has stated that Burna Boy must pay for offending him. Brymo stated this while speaking about his rivalry feud with Burna Boy’s Diss track ‘hustle make you no go fall off like Brymo’. Recalls that the duo feud began in 2023, when Brymo claimed that Burna Boy borrowed ideas from his work. Burna Boy responded to him with a now viral freestyle ‘hustle make you no go fall off like Brymo’ lyrics. However during his latest interview on the Notjustok podcast, Brymo accused Burna Boy of offending him. While threatening revenge, the singer who noted that it doesn’t matter the fraternity that Burna belong, insisted that Burna has bitten more than he can chew and must be dealt with. “Your name no go ever appears for my song for life. You’re too small, who is y...

Nigerian movie star, Uche Ogbodo, has finally confirmed the crash of her marriage to her younger husband, Bobby Maris. This came after the duo unfollowed themselves on Instagram. The rumours intensified when the couple and the actress’s younger sister started sharing cryptic posts on their Instagram story. However breaking silence amid the controversy, Uche Ogbodo in a post on her Instagram story on Tuesday evening, confirmed the crash by asking if it’s a sin to end a marriage “I no do again nah sin?” While emphasising on being tired of the marriage, she tagged her husband ‘princess’. “For Person to Tire for Marriage now nah Taboo because nah Woman! Must it always be Man must taya? My Tayad is Tayad! I’m Tired of the Princess wey dey marry me. What is wrong wi...

Hip-hop executive and R&B producer, Jermaine Dupri has filed a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment (SME), accusing the company of underpaying and concealing royalties tied to his work with artists including Mariah Carey, Usher, Kris Kross, Xscape, Bow Wow, and Da Brat. The Atlanta-based producer and songwriter claims Sony Music “knew that it was violating” contracts with him and his influential label, So So Def, but “never attempted to disclose its contemptuous accounting practices.” Dupri’s lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, is seeking at least $18 million in damages. “Given the systemic pattern of underreporting royalties, failure of reporting royalties, and altering and/or updating statements to report previously earned royalties, [Sony Music Entertainment] h...