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Big Brother Naija season four winner, Mercy Eke, says she regrets taking part in the reality television show, even though she has enjoyed the benefits that came with it.She made this known during an interview on media personality, Toke Makinwa’s show, Toke Moments which was published on Saturday.Eke, who won the fourth edition of the show in 2019 and returned for an All Stars edition, said the attention that came with her time on the programme had made it difficult for her to find peace.“I regret going to Big Brother, even though I love the benefits that come from it,” she said.The reality star explained that constant public scrutiny had taken a toll on her, adding that she often struggled to sleep because of how her life was compared to others who were not in the publi...

A man has been arrested after driving ‘at speed’ up Beyonce and Jay-Z’s driveway, causing damage by hitting their gate.The 63-year-old man, described as ‘confused’ by police, failed to stop before crashing into the gate at the singers’ $26,000,000 (£ 19 million) East Hampton home.Police reported he was driving ‘at a high rate of speed up the driveway’ but didn’t ‘stop at the closed mechanical driveway gates’, resulting in ‘significant damage’.It’s not believed he meant the couple any harm, having stopped at another house down the road looking for a woman but was told she did not live there.Detective Sergeant Jennifer Dunne told Page Six that he ‘has no criminal history and he seemed confused at the scene and after the arrest '.‘He did not make any threats or mention nam...

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has achieved a new milestone by becoming the first female African artist to earn a Diamond single in the United States.She attained the milestone for the song “Wait For U”, her acclaimed collaboration with American rapper Future featuring Canadian rapper Drake, after the song surpassed 10 million certified units in the US.According to data released by the global music monitoring platform Chart Data, the hit song has surpassed the baseline requirement, selling over 11 million units in the American music market.“US Certifications (@RIAA): Future (@1future) Feat. @Drake & @temsbaby, WAIT FOR U 11x Platinum (11,000,000),” the platform announced via its official X handle.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtwG8lGAG...

Nigerian disc jockey and show promoter, DJ Timmy, has publicly accused singer Timi Dakolo of failing to settle an alleged debt, issuing a fresh ultimatum over the matter.According to DJ Timmy, in a post shared on his Instagram page on Friday, it has been one month since Dakolo reportedly appealed to him to remove his name from a public debtors' list, yet the outstanding payment has not been made.The show promoter warned that if the alleged debt is not settled by Monday, July 20, he would publicly disclose details of Dakolo's alleged private affairs to his wife.He wrote, "Today is Friday, and Wednesday made it exactly one month since you pleaded with me to archive my list, yet Timi Dakolo has still not paid what he owes us."If the money is not in our account by Monday, July ...

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 CompetitionsDavido 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...