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Police in Kano State have detained a popular TikTok personality, Fati Cele, following the death of her boyfriend, Isma’il Makaye, at her residence in circumstances that are currently under investigation.Fati Cele, a native of Borno State, resides in a rented apartment in the Danbare area of Kano and commands a sizeable following on TikTok, where she has more than 32,000 followers.A close associate of the deceased alleged that the TikTok star emerged from her house shouting that there was a fire, prompting neighbours to rush to the scene.“When people entered the house, they found Isma’il with burn injuries and traces of blood on his body,” the source claimed, adding that efforts were made to save him by rushing him to Nassarawa Hospital.The source further disclosed that officers...

Anne Hathaway is pregnant with her and husband Adam Shulman's third baby. Hathaway, 43, showed off her baby bump in an Instagram video on Friday, June 19. "x Baby I'm yours x," she captioned the video.  Congratulatory messages have poured in from her colleagues and fans. The couple have been married since 2012. They welcomed their first son, Jonathan, in 2016. Their second son, Jack, was born in 2019. In a 2024 Vanity Fair cover story, Hathaway opened up about suffering a miscarriage nearly 10 years prior while acting in the play Grounded, in which her character was pregnant. "The first time it didn't work out for me. ... So when it did go well for me, having been on the other side of it — where you have to have the grace to be happy for someone — I wanted to ...

Comedian and actor Eric André turned heads at the premiere of his new Netflix comedy Little Brother after staging a bizarre red carpet stunt that left him standing in his underwear outside New York City's Paris Theatre.André initially arrived at the event dressed in a suit, but moments after stepping out of his vehicle, the car drove away with the outfit, leaving the comedian wearing only a pair of briefs in front of photographers and guests. The stunt is in keeping with André’s reputation for unconventional comedy and attention-grabbing public appearances, as he promoted his latest film.The actor stars alongside John Cena in Little Brother, a comedy that follows a successful real estate agent whose life is thrown into chaos when his eccentric younger brother unexpectedly re-enters...

Nigerian musician, Ayra Starr has revealed that she would likely be unemployed if she had not found success in the entertainment industry, crediting her music career with changing the direction of her life.Speaking in a chat with culture and style platform EE72 ahead of her Boiler Room set, the singer reflected on her rise to fame, her journey with Mavin Records, and the realities of living life in the public eye.“If I were not doing music, I would literally be unemployed. I do not even think I would be a content creator. That would be a lot of work. I would just be vibing in my mother’s house, eating my mother’s food,” she said.The 24-year-old also recalled how excited she was when she first learned that Don Jazzy and the Mavin team had been listening to her music before she w...

Tyler Perry’s legal battle with actor Mario Rodriguez has taken a new turn after Rodriguez accused the filmmaker of refusing to sit for a deposition unless he is guaranteed he will not be questioned about his s3xual orientation. According to court documents cited by TMZ, Rodriguez is seeking sanctions against Perry, claiming the media mogul has failed to appear for a deposition that he has been attempting to conduct since April 14.Rodriguez alleges that Perry and his legal team insisted he would only participate if lawyers agreed not to ask whether he is, or has ever been, sexually attracted to men. According to the filing, Perry’s lawyers argued that such questions are “irrelevant and inflammatory” to the case. However, Rodriguez disputes that position, arguing that the s...

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab.Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of a production team played a concert livestreamed on Ahmadi’s YouTube channel in 2024. She sang a historic patriotic anthem, ‘Az Khoon-e Javanan-e Vatan’ (‘From the Blood of the Youth of the Homeland’), and the video of the “Caravanserai Concert” has since gone viral.According to rights activists, the criminal court of Qom province sentenced her and several musicians to flogging, a two-year ban on leaving the country, and a two-year ban on engaging in artistic activities.The ruling is yet to be published by the official judiciary news agency. However, the court documents seen by lawyers and rights groups reportedly state that the charges inc...

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has debunked claims by his wife, Judy Austin’s ex-husband, Emmanuel Obasi, regarding child custody access. Mr Obasi claimed on a recent podcast that he is being denied access to his two children. In response, Judy urged her ex-husband to utilize the formal legal process if he wants visitation rights. She denied that Yul has ever blocked Mr Obasi from seeing the children. Judy stated that instead of criticizing Yul, Mr Obasi should praise him for housing, feeding, and clothing the children.In a post on X this morning, Yul stated he has no involvement in the custody of Mr Obasi’s children. He clarified that if Mr Obasi wishes to see his children, he must contact Judy directly. See his tweet below…F...

Grammy-nominated record producer Tay Keith has tragically passed away at age 29.According to NBC News, the hip hop hitmaker, whose real name is Brytavious Chambers, was found de@d at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, June 18.Police performing a welfare check found the prolific hitmaker, whose real name is Brytavious Chambers, unresponsive in his Martin Street apartment in Nashville on Thursday afternoon, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said.The cause of Keith’s de@th is pending autopsy results.Keith hailed from Tennessee and worked with music’s biggest stars, including Travis Scott , Beyoncé and Drake.His career included four No. 1 records on the Billboard Hot 100, including Travis Scott’s 2018 single “Sicko Mode” and Drake’s 2023 hit ...

The remains of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo have been laid to rest in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State, amid an outpouring of grief, tributes, and prayers from family, friends, colleagues, and admirers.The burial, which took place on Thursday, June 18, attracted a large gathering of mourners, including prominent figures from Nigeria’s entertainment industry, who came to pay their final respects to the late actor.Emotional scenes unfolded as loved ones gathered around his graveside for the final farewell. The ceremony was marked by tears and heartfelt tributes as family members, friends, and fellow actors reflected on Ekubo’s life, legacy, and contributions to Nollywood.Representing Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, at the funeral, the Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajag...

Speculation has surfaced online suggesting that the wife of late Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo may be pregnant.The reports gained attention following remarks made by the traditional ruler of Arochukwu in Abia State during funeral activities held in honour of the deceased actor.As Alex Ekubo’s remains arrived in his hometown ahead of his burial, the funeral procession reportedly stopped at the palace of the Eze Aro of Arochukwu, where prayers were offered for the late actor and his family.During the prayer session, the monarch expressed hope that Alex Ekubo’s lineage would continue and referenced reports that the actor’s wife was expecting a child. He further prayed that the unborn child would surpass the achievements of his father.“The child we hear she is carrying will achiev...