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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been accused of authorising extreme punishments, including executions, for citizens caught consuming South Korean entertainment such as the hit series Squid Game, according to a new report by Amnesty International. The human rights group’s findings allege that North Korean authorities have carried out executions against individuals found watching South Korean dramas, listening to K-pop artists like BTS, or accessing foreign media labelled as “reactionary.” Alarmingly, the report claims that even children have not been spared from these harsh penalties. Based on testimonies from defectors, Amnesty says schoolchildren are sometimes forced to witness executions as a deterrent against engaging with banned content. While families with wealth or politica...

Popular Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, widely known as Aunty Ajara, has been buried amid tears and prayers. Naija News reports that the petite actress was laid to rest on Thursday in line with Islamic rites, as family members, colleagues, and members of her community gathered to bid her farewell. Videos from the burial ceremony that surfaced online showed mourners standing solemnly around her grave while a Muslim cleric performed the final burial prayers. The burial marked the final goodbye to an actress many described as humble, dedicated, and hardworking, whose impact on Nollywood will not be forgotten. Before her passing, Aunty Ajara had been battling a serious illness. During that period, several Nollywood colleagues, including Wunmi Toriola, Foluke Daramola, Mama Nonetwor...

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, has tendered a public apology to her colleague, Mercy Johnson Okojie. Recall that on January 27, Angela was arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Center, Abuja, at her Lagos residence over accusations of cyberb#llying Mercy.  She was flown to Abuja and on Wednesday, January 29, was arraigned before the Federal High Court Abuja from where she was remanded in Suleja Prison. The court on January 30, granted her N5 million bail which she perfected on Tuesday, February 3. In a heartfelt video message shared online last night, Angela apologised to Mercy for the derogatory comments she made in the past about her and called for peace between them.  She mentioned that she and Mercy have since spoken to each other. ...

Popular Nigerian small size actress, Aunty Ajara is dead. Doctor confirmed Aunty Ajara’s death to her family earlier on Thursday February 5, 2026, after a brief battle with liver related illness. Announcing the sad news in a viral video on social media, the late actress’ elder brother, Ridwan Lazeez appreciated the public for their financial support. Sharing the video on her Instagram page, Mama no Network wrote; “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness. “During this difficult period, Ajara received immense love, prayers, and financial support from kind-hearted people across the world. We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood by her with prayers, contributions, en...

Renowned musician and producer, Cobhams Asuquo, has criticised the Grammy Awards following the 68th edition of the ceremony held in Los Angeles on Sunday. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, Asuquo questioned the continued absence of Nigerian winners at the global music event, despite multiple nominations over the years. He accused the Recording Academy of exploiting Nigerian artistes to enhance the economic value of Los Angeles, while offering only temporary and symbolic recognition in return. “I think the Grammys are using Nigerians to boost the GDP of Los Angeles. It’s like dangling a carrot in front of us, only for it to be taken away,” he said. Asuquo argued that the consistent nomination of Nigerian musicians without eventual wins highlights what he descri...

Keke Palmer has made it clear: she won’t move in with a romantic partner—even if they’re married. The actress, who shares 2-year-old son Leodis with ex Darius Jackson, told Today she values her alone time. “That’s real,” she said, referencing Whoopi Goldberg’s famous line: “I don’t want nobody in my house.” Keke is open to a compromise, though. She suggested living on the same property but in separate spaces. “You can be in the guest house. We can be on the same land, but I’m over there and he’s over there,” she said, adding that at best, it would be separate rooms. She believes living apart keeps a relationship “fun and exciting.” “Think about how fun it would be to be like, ‘I’m going over to my man’s house.’ He’d probably make a mess at my place if he stayed o...

Addison Rae, one of the nominees for Best New Artist at Sunday night's Grammys, flashed her bum on the award show's red carpet. The singer attended the awards show on Sunday night in a custom Alaïa gown. The white gown is long in the front with a plunge neckline, but in the back, it’s a short mini. On the red carpet, Rae playfully bent over to reveal her white underwear.  This is Rae’s first Grammys as a nominee. She released her self-titled debut album “Addison” in June, which features the hit “Diet Pepsi.”  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUPBB-_CZrJ/?utm_source=ig_embed

While other celebrities were at the Grammys on Sunday night, February 1, Nicki Minaj was on X calling out celebrities. Besides calling out Trevor Noah over a joke he made about her absence at the award ceremony, she also called out the Democrats, then took things personally as she called out rapper/music executive Jay-Z,  model Chrissy Teigen, and singer Lizzo. She called Jay-Z a "child predator" and shared photos of him posing with a young Aaliyah while she was underage and he was an adult. She also shared a photo of Jay-Z with Beyonce when Bey was still underage and Jay was already an adult.   Nicki wrote: "Imagine if a 30 year old rapper was out here with a 16 year old in this day & age — and how y’all would have his head on a platter. "The g...

Justin Bieber had many viewers doing a double take on Sunday night after stepping on the Grammy Awards stage shirtless, rocking nothing but gym shorts and socks at his first Grammy performance in four years. The 31-year-old pop star delivered a stripped-down, emotional set inside Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, looping electric guitar and drum samples while performing Yukon. The rawness didn’t stop there. As Justin sang, cameras kept cutting to Hailey Bieber, who smiled proudly and cheered him on from the audience. Just hours earlier, the couple had walked the red carpet together, both wearing matching “ICE OUT” pins, making the sudden wardrobe switch even more shocking. This marked Justin’s first Grammy performance since 2022, when he performed Peaches with Giveon and Daniel Caesa...

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, Feb. 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with South African comedian, Trevor Noah hosting the ceremony for the sixth consecutive time. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande kicked off the evening with a Best Pop/Duo Group Performance win for Defying Gravity. Kehlani won her first-ever Grammy clinching the Best R&B Performance with Folded. The song also won the Best R&B Song category. Meanwhile the trio of Nigerian singers, Davido, Ayra Starr and Burna Boy lost out to South African singer, Tyla in the Best African Music Performance category. American superstars, Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga shone bright with multiple wins. 2026 Grammy Winners: Best Dance Pop Recording: Abracadabra – Lady Gaga Best Music Video: ...