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Nollywood actress, Oluebube Obio, has claimed she was forced to attend an All Progressives Congress, APC, campaign event, saying her life and safety were not guaranteed. Oluebube made the claim after facing criticism over videos showing her at the campaign, with some Nigerians questioning her presence at the political gathering. Reacting to the backlash in a social media post, the actress said there was more to her appearance than what people saw and alleged that she was being blackmailed. She also said she would identify those behind the alleged blackmail when the time was right, while asking her supporters to pray for her Oluebube wrote: “I was actually forced to be in such settings, my life and safety is not guaranteed, if you watch the video closely, I myself felt s...

Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been restored after it was vandalised following the singer’s death. Photos obtained by TMZ showed the star fully repaired on Friday, September 4,  with Parton’s name restored. A turquoise butterfly was placed over the centre medallion, while flowers and other tributes surrounded the star. The butterfly has long been associated with Parton, who used it as a personal and career symbol because of her connection to nature. She previously spoke about developing an affection for butterflies while chasing them as a A child in Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains. The restoration came after someone scratched Parton’s name from the Walk of Fame star on Monday, August 31, shortly after her death at the age of 80 following a brief b...

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ scheduled release from federal prison has been moved forward again, with the music mogul now expected to be released on February 5, 2028. According to information from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Combs is currently scheduled to leave the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, on that date. His previous release date had been listed as February 20, 2028, meaning the latest adjustment brings his expected release forward by more than two weeks. Combs was convicted by a jury at his 2025 federal trial on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. During the trial, prosecutors accused Combs of organising sexual encounters referred to as “freak offs,” during which they alleged he would watch and reco...

Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70. Wilson’s longtime manager, Robert Torre, confirmed that the legendary musician died early Wednesday morning, September 2, at her home in Jackson, Mississippi. Her cause of death was not disclosed. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy Award-winning and legendary jazz artist,” Torre said in a statement. According to the statement, Wilson died peacefully at home surrounded by family, close friends and her manager. Her loved ones have asked for privacy as they mourn her death. Wilson was known for her deep, emotive contralto voice and for blending jazz with elements of blues and funk. She won two Grammy Awards during her career, ...

Actress Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney’s ZOMBIES franchise, has died at the age of 33. Her death was announced in a statement shared on her official Instagram page by her talent management company, Alexanders Talent Management. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old,” the statement read. The cause of her death has not been disclosed. Carla played Bree in the first ZOMBIES film in 2018 and went on to reprise the role in ZOMBIES 2 and ZOMBIES 3. Her ZOMBIES co-star Milo Manheim was among those who paid tribute to her following the news of her death. “Carla. The sweetest person I have ever met. I love you,” he wrote. Another co-star, Chandler Kinn...

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has reportedly surpassed four billion total views on YouTube, becoming the first Nigerian and Sub-Saharan African artiste to reach the milestone. The feat was reported in connection with the combined views recorded on Burna Boy’s official YouTube channel, where his music videos have continued to attract audiences across the world. the Grammy-winning singer has previously recorded major milestones on the video-sharing platform. In 2021, Burna Boy reportedly became the first Nigerian artiste to surpass one billion total views on YouTube. His catalogue includes hit songs such as “On The Low,” “Ye,” “Last Last” and “For My Hand,” which have garnered millions of views on the platform. https://youtu.be/rUNfIJ6g_oU?si=440DK_nZQ...

Nollywood actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, has died after a long battle with breast cancer.  Atinuke died barely four months after asking the public for financial help. Announcing the demise, the President of the Ogun State chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Owolabi Ajasa, in a post on his Instagram page on Tuesday, expressed appreciation to everyone who contributed financially toward the late actress’s treatment. The statement shared by Owolabi read, “We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed financially, offered prayers, encouragement, and support towards the treatment of our dear colleague, ATINUKE REMILEKUN KAREEM. “Your kindness and sacrifice during her diff...

Doja Cat has opened up about her past struggles with cocaine, alcohol and marijuana, revealing that she battled drug use years ago but is now “well past that.” The rapper made the admission in a series of TikTok videos posted Monday, August 31, saying she “struggled” with cocaine about eight years ago. Doja also addressed her past relationship with alcohol and marijuana in another video, acknowledging that she had problems with both. “I was never an alcoholic, but I definitely had problems,” she said. The singer also spoke about the connection between mental health struggles and social media culture, saying the combination can be particularly difficult to deal with. Doja addressed people online who have described her as “demonic,” appearing to push back against the criticism and t...

Legendary singer Lionel Richie has reportedly checked into a hospital after his St. Louis performance as a precautionary measure The Grammy winner, 77, checked himself into the ICU out of caution shortly after his performance in St. Louis on Saturday, Aug. 29. TMZ was the first to report the  news of his hospitalization. Richie is currently in the midst of his Sing a Song All Night Long tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, and performed on Saturday at The Muny. He is next scheduled to perform on Sept. 26 in San Francisco. The American Idol judge previously cut a concert short in St. Paul, Minn., on June 24 after falling ill on stage. During the show, which was the first of his tour, Richie told the crowd he was feeling dizzy and th...

D4vd has been dealt a major setback in his murder case after his attorneys told a judge they could no longer represent him, with the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office now taking over his defense after he was determined to be unable to afford private counsel. Attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter appeared in court Monday and told the judge they were unable to continue representing the singer. They did not publicly give a reason for their withdrawal. The court subsequently appointed the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office to represent D4vd after determining that the 21-year-old qualified for appointed counsel. In a statement to TMZ, Berk, Bednarski and Peter said: “This morning the court granted our request to withdraw as counsel and appointed the L...