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American singer and actress, Chloe Bailey has opened up about a past relationship, recalling how she discovered an ex had cheated on her.During an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, released on Wednesday, July 1, Bailey disclosed she learned about the unnamed ex's cheating in several ways.The singer said some fans would send her direct messages with information about the alleged infidelity, while others contacted her godmother. She added that she also noticed the signs herself, including discovering an eyelash extension she knew did not belong to her and finding a hair tie that had been left behind."It depends on how I'm feeling," Bailey said when asked how she reacts after discovering a partner has been unfaithful.After finding the eyelash extension, Bailey sai...

Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has responded to growing public concern about his health after a viral video showed him in Abuja over the weekend.Naija News reports that the footage, recorded in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, captured the actor lying by a roadside, talking to himself while holding a disposable cup. The video quickly circulated across social media, prompting widespread speculation about his condition.However, in a fresh video shared by a man who said he met the actor on Tuesday, Anuku appeared calm and composed as he addressed the reactions sparked by the earlier clip.Speaking directly to those expressing concern, the veteran actor dismissed the speculation, insisting that he is doing well and urging critics to focus their attention elsewhere.According to him...

American singer Chris Brown has been ordered to pay $13 million in damages to the housekeeper who was mauled by a massive security dog on his property in December 2020, a California jury decided on Tuesday, June, 30.After a two-week trial, the verdict went in favor of Maria Avila, who was viciously attacked by Hades, a 200-pound Caucasian shepherd owned by Brown, while emptying trash outside the singer’s Tarzana, California, house.The housekeeper’s attorney, Michael C. Murphy Jr., told Billboard that Brown and his company, Black Pyramid LLC, are on the hook to pay $12.9 million to Maria Avila for negligence. That’s not all they owe. Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s hus...

Veteran Yoruba Nollywood actor Taiwo Adeshina, popularly known as Elegbeje Ado, has d!ed.His passing was confirmed by fellow actor Kunle Afod in a post shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, June 30.He wrote“We regret to announce the passing of one of the legends of the Yoruba Nollywood industry, Baba Elegbeje Ado.Your immense contribution to the growth of Yoruba cinema, your talent, and the joy you brought to countless lives will never be forgotten.Thank you for the beautiful memories and the legacy you left behind. May your soul rest in perfect peace.Our heartfelt condolences go to your family, friends, colleagues, and fans during this difficult time.Rest in peace, Baba Elegbeje Ado. Your legacy lives on forever,” Afod wrote.May his soul rest in peace,...

The manager of veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku, Moses Allen, has dismissed concerns about the actor's mental health following a viral video that sparked widespread speculation on social media.The clip, recorded in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, showed Anuku dressed in jeans, a black top and sneakers while sitting near a roadside, talking to himself and holding a disposable cup. The footage quickly circulated online, prompting many Nigerians to question his wellbeing.Reacting to the controversy during an interview with Premium Times, Allen insisted that the actor is mentally sound and that his expressive behaviour is often misunderstood because of his artistic personality.According to him, Anuku's creative nature sets him apart from the average person, leading many to wrongly int...

Babcock University has dismissed claims by comedian and content creator Carter Efe that he graduated from the institution with a First Class degree in Biochemistry, describing a certificate circulating in his name as fake.The university stated that the document did not originate from the institution and does not reflect its official academic records.The controversy began after Carter Efe, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, claimed during an interview that he studied at the private university and graduated with outstanding academic results. He later posted what he described as his 2023 graduation certificate on social media.In response, Babcock University issued a statement distancing itself from the document, insisting that it was forged and contained several inconsistenc...

Former Miss South Africa finalist and Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, is facing deportation from South Africa after the country’s Department of Home Affairs alleged that she is living in the country without legal status.The 25-year-old beauty pageant queen made headlines when she became a Miss SA finalist in 2024 and later withdrew her participation after controversy over her citizenship.On June 9, she appeared in the Cape Town Regional Court after her arrest in Summer Greens. Adetshina, who was released on a warning, is due back in court next month as the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) pursues her deportation. Court papers filed by immigration officer Adrian Jackson set out the department’s case for detaining Adetshina for the purpose of deportation. Jackson ...

Grammy-winning Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as singer, Tems has explained why she can’t date or approach Nigerian male celebrities for a romantic relationship.Responding to a question from an interviewer who asked at the BET Awards ceremony over the weekend if she would approach trending handsome Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye if given the chance, Tems said the fact that they are both Nigerians means that she wouldn’t see him in that light. The ‘Love Me Jeje’ crooner explained that she is not interested in a romantic relationship with fellow Nigerian celebrities, adding that she sees them as “brothers.”She said, “I know who Maduka Okoye is but I don’t know him personally. I wish I did though. But shooting shots at him, we don’t do that over here. ...

Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has publicly accused fellow rapper Blaqbonez of sexual abuse, alleging that key figures in the entertainment industry are deliberately ignoring the issue.The allegation comes months after a woman identified as Jane Doe reportedly petitioned against Blaqbonez, accusing him of harassment, bullying, invasion of privacy, and the unauthorized sharing of her private videos.Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez have been involved in a long-running public feud, although it remains unclear what prompted the rapper to revive the allegations at this time.In a post shared on his X account, Odumodublvck claimed that the music industry had chosen to protect Blaqbonez instead of addressing the accusations against him.He furthe...

Image via Getty/Mark Blinch/NBAEDrake is celebrating a World Cup win on and off the pitch after Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 on Sunday, cashing a seven-figure sports bet he shared with fans before kickoff.The Toronto rapper revealed on Instagram that he risked $770,000 through Stake on Canada to advance, with the wager carrying a potential payout of $1,001,000. After Canada's victory, the bet officially hit, giving Drake a profit of roughly $231,000.Ahead of the match, Drake playfully called out South African DJ Black Coffee while explaining why he increased the stakes."@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM I had to raise the STAKES," he wrote alongside a screenshot of the wager.Canada's victory keeps the nation's dream World Cup run alive. As one of the hosts...