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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...

Lupita Nyong'o attended the world premiere of "The Odyssey" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on July 6, 2026 in London, England. The actress wore a shimmering silver gown that was opened by the side, down to the hip, thereby revealing her body beneath the dress. She added silver accessories to complete her look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtwG8lGAG1I&t=90s

Popular Nigerian TikToker and social media influencer Peller has reportedly been taken into custody by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. According to reports, the influencer was arrested for allegedly driving a vehicle with tinted windows and without a valid registration plate. Fellow content creator Tunde Perry disclosed the development during a TikTok Live session on Monday, expressing concern over Peller's continued detention. Tunde claimed that Peller was arrested on Friday while returning from a content shoot in the Lekki area of Lagos and has remained in police custody since then. “Peller has been in the police station since Friday. He is still there till now. That is why he has not been online,” Tunde said. He added that although the arrest occurred in L...

Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson sparked laughter during the promotional tour for the live-action Moana after misunderstanding an interview question and accidentally making a joke about his sex life. During an appearance on Kiss FM, host Tyler West asked Johnson, who reprises his role as Maui, about his preferred swimming "stroke." Mistaking the question for a s3xual one, the actor laughed before replying, "Domination." The misunderstanding quickly became clear when West explained he was referring to swimming. Realising his mistake, Johnson burst into laughter and admitted, "I just completely gave away my s3x life." Johnson later shared the clip on Instagram, joking that exhaustion from the film's promotional tour had caused the mix-up. "Honestly thought he was asking about a differe...

Singer Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are married. Their wedding held on July 3 in a lavish, star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City.   The ceremony was officiated by comedian Adam Sandler. Breaking away from tradition, Taylor Swift’s brother Austin served as "Man of Honor," while Travis' brother Jason Kelce acted as Best Man. The bride did not have a maid of honor or bridesmaids. The couple both wore Christian Dior Haute Couture designed by Jonathan Anderson with shoes custom-made by Christian Louboutin. The “Lover” singer accessorized with jewelry by Cartier for the ceremonyThe wedding drew over 1,000 guests, including high-profile  celebrities and musicians. An electronic billboard outside the ven...

Donald Trump is reportedly considering pardons for a slew of individuals, including potential clemency for music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of The Fugees, as well as some offenders with pollution-related convictions. Combs is currently imprisoned for prostitution-related crimes, while Michel is jailed for foreign lobbying violations. These clemency considerations are rumored to be part of a White House effort to issue “250 pardons for 250 years” for Independence Day. The US president was scheduled to have a meeting Friday afternoon, July 3, on the topic of pardons and planned to decide based on recommendations from advisers, two sources told CBS News.  The White House has previously denied speculation about a Diddy pardon, and Trump s...