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PNollywood actress and producer Sandra Okunzuwa has recounted how her ex-boyfriend broke up with her for kissing an actor in a movie.Speaking in a recent episode of the BTS Reality podcast, Okunzuwa recalled that her ex ended their relationship after someone allegedly sent him a movie scene in which she kissed a male colleague.The movie star said her ex-boyfriend was insecure for breaking up with her over an onscreen kiss, stressing that actors do not enjoy kissing each other on set because of the shooting environment and conditions.“When actors kiss while filming, there are about 20 people watching them, and instructions are also being dished out to them. Even the AC will be turned off, and the director will be monitoring and instructing them all the way through. So ho...

Ice Prince has denied claims that he used drugs to achieve his recent weight loss transformation.Naija News reports that the rapper, during a recent interview with The Beat FM Lagos, clarified that his slimmer appearance was achieved naturally and not through the use of Ozempic or any related substance.The “Oleku” crooner also hinted that his next project could mark the end of his album-making career, revealing that he may retire from releasing albums after the upcoming one.Speaking on his future plans, the music star shared that he hopes to settle down and get married by the age of 40.He said, “I didn’t use Ozempic or any drug for my weight loss. I’ve never gone that route before. Honestly, I feel like the album I’m about to release might be my final album. In about three ...

From Nollywood stars to celebrity businessmen and social media personalities, the list of entertainers seeking political positions in the forthcoming 2027 general elections has gradually gathered momentum.According to Naija News several Nigerian entertainers and celebrities have begun making moves into active politics, with many declaring interest in legislative and executive positions across the country.While fresh faces are now joining the political space, some entertainers such as actor and Lagos lawmaker, Desmond Elliot, and Nollywood veteran, Kenneth Okonkwo, have remained active in politics for some years now.Desmond Elliot currently serves in the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Surulere Constituency, while Kenneth Okonkwo has previously been involved in presi...

The search for the next actor to play James Bond has officially begun, with Amazon MGM Studios launching the casting process for the iconic British spy role.A spokesperson for Amazon MGM Studios confirmed the development, saying: “While we don't plan to comment on specific details during the casting process, we're excited to share more news with 007 fans as soon as the time is right.” Industry sources also revealed that acclaimed casting director Nina Gold has been brought in to help oversee the search for the next 007.Gold is widely known for her work on the hit fantasy series Game of Thrones and has previously worked on several major Hollywood productions. Details surrounding the casting process are being kept tightly under wraps, with no indication yet of which actors may alread...

A voice note between Frank Edoho and media personality Titilope Faith in which he accused his wife of having an affair with singer Chike has been released. In the audio, Frank Edoho said the affair began "since Dec. 2022 to Jan. 2025". He said he approached Chike to confront him about the affair. He called Chike "that stup!d boy" and said the singer was "shaking like a leaf" when he confronted him. Edoho added that Chike was even with a girlfriend named Precious at the time. He said he told Chike that if his wife was "stupid enough" to want to cheat, why should Chike "a small rat" encourage her. He said he then told Chike that if his wife Sandra was still as important to him as she was when he first married her, he would have shot Chike and he would be confined to ...

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 15, arraigned self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (also known as Blessing CEO), before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged N36 million fraud.A statement released by EFCC says she was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence and stealing to the tune of N36,000,000.00 (Thirty-six Million Naira).At the commencement of proceedings, defence counsel, P.I. Nwafor, informed the court that the defendant had refunded part of the money to the petitioner.“We have an application to make. The defendant approached the nominal complainant and refunded N24 million out of the N36 mill...

Nicki Minaj has opened up about why she aligned herself with the MAGA movement, saying her political shift was influenced largely by frustrations involving Jay-Z and former US President Barack Obama.In an interview with Time, Nicki claimed there is a “large but quiet resentment” toward Jay-Z within parts of the rap industry, alleging that the music mogul attempted to sabotage her career. She also pointed to Jay-Z’s close relationship with Obama as part of her frustrations.According to the rapper, she dislikes what she sees as pressure on Black entertainers to automatically support the Democratic Party. Nicki also criticised comments Obama made during the 2024 election campaign suggesting some Black male voters were uncomfortable supporting Kamala Harris.She described the remark...

Nollywood actor Lanre Adediwura has revealed that he faced financial difficulties after working on the Wura television series, stating that YouTube productions eventually helped him regain stability.Speaking during an interview on TVC Entertainment, the actor explained why he turned down an offer to reprise his role in the series.According to Lanre, despite the popularity of the show, the project did not provide the financial benefits he had expected. He also claimed that the production schedule prevented him from accepting other acting opportunities that could have positively impacted his career.“I left ‘Wura’ spending more than I earned. I became poorer after the show,” he said.The actor disclosed that for about six months after the series ended, he struggled financially ...

Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has shared an emotional reaction to the passing of fellow actor Alex Ekubo, describing his death as a transition rather than a final goodbye.In a heartfelt message posted on Instagram, Uchemba expressed his belief that Alex Ekubo belonged to Jesus and had returned to his creator. He noted that the most significant phase in a person’s life is the final years spent on earth and said he was glad the late actor dedicated his last moments to drawing closer to God.Uchemba also expressed hope that they would reunite someday, adding a humorous note asking Ekubo to greet his late mother in heaven.Despite the pain of losing his friend, the actor said he would not shed tears because Ekubo had escaped the troubles and struggles of the world.In his words...

Four siblings who were part of Michael Jackson’s “secret family” have revealed in an interview how the late pop star allegedly gro0med and s£xually abused them as children.The Cascio family sat down with “60 Minutes Australia” on Sunday night to describe how Jackson allegedly s£xually abused all of them as children and supplied them copious drugs and alcohol after wooing their family with lavish gifts and fame.The four siblings filed a lawsuit in February, alleging Jackson was a serial child s£x predator who sexually abused victims at the homes of Elizabeth Taylor and Elton John.“He’s a monster, he’s evil, what he did was evil. And he’s tricked the whole world to think he’s this innocent, perfect human being, and he’s not,” Dominic Cascio told “60 Minute...