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Singer Pocollee is reportedly arrested in the UK over rape allegation as authorities investigate the serious claim against him. Nigerian singer and dancer Poco Lee has reportedly been arrested in the United Kingdom over an allegation of rape, according to reports circulating online. The report, which has sparked reactions across social media, claims the entertainer was arrested in connection with an alleged sexual offence in the UK. However, details surrounding the reported arrest, including the identity of the alleged victim, the circumstances of the allegation and whether formal charges have been filed, remain unclear. The claim has yet to be independently verified through an official statement from UK law enforcement authorities or a court. Poco Lee, whose real name is Iw...

Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has been honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising her remarkable global influence, Grammy-winning career, and enduring impact on African music.   Kidjo received the prestigious star in the Recording category, becoming the first African musician and first Black African to receive the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame honour.   The recognition celebrates some of the remarkable achievements that have defined Kidjo's career, including her five Grammy Awards, 18 albums and decades of using music to introduce African sounds, stories and culture to audiences around the world.   Announcing the honour, Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, praised Kidjo's global influence and contribution ...

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was named on the witness list for Tupac Shakur's murd£r trial as the prosecution linked him to Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, who allegedly orchestrated the k!lling. Opening statements began in the long-awaited trial today over the 1996 drive-by sho0ting that k!lled the California Love hitmaker. Davis is charged with one count of murd£r with the use of a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further, or assist a criminal gang, as prosecutors seek to implicate him in arranging the sho0ting. The proceedings kicked off in Las Vegas last week, nearly 30 years after the 25-year-old musician was gunned down while riding in the passenger seat of a BMW driven by former Death Row Records boss Suge Knight. Tupac had been in Las Vegas to watch a Mike Tyson b...

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is reportedly battling stage 4 cancer. The news emerged after his daughter, Kira Taiwo, made an emotional appeal on social media for medical advice and assistance. According to Kira, doctors have stated they can no longer administer chemotherapy due to his condition. As a result, the family is urgently looking for alternative treatment options, whether through specialized medical procedures or traditional means. She emphasized that they are not asking for financial donations, but are simply seeking information that could help their father recover. “Please we are begging you dad if you know who can treat him. Hospital is saying that they can't give him chemoKindly send me or limataiwo_ a dm. 07031328196 that's my n...

American actress Hayden Panettiere - best known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville- has d!ed at the age of 36. "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her -- and to the millions who watched her onscreen," her father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement. Her father asked for privacy "as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss." Further details surrounding the circumstances of her death were not immediately available.  Her publicist, Kasey Kitchen, said Panettiere’s death was being investigated. “There’s an investigation ongoing,” Kitchen said in a statement. “We should know more tomorrow.” P...

Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that soldiers are attempting to prevent him from entering Osun State on Saturday as the state holds its governorship election. In a post on his verified X account early on Saturday, Davido wrote, “I’ve been reliably informed that soldiers are trying to prevent me from entering Osun tomorrow, this won’t happen, every citizen of Nigeria has the right to movement at any point of time.” The statement comes hours after the Nigeria Police Force announced a restriction of movement across Osun State from 12:00 midnight on Friday, August 14, until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The measure forms part of security arrangements for the poll, which include the deployment of thousands of police personnel and other se...

Kevin Hart’s wife, Eniko Hart, has admitted that their decade-long marriage has not been perfect as the couple celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. Sharing throwback photos of herself and the comedian, Eniko described Hart as her best friend and partner, while acknowledging that their journey has had its ups and downs. “Our journey isn’t perfect but it’s OURS,” she wrote, adding that they have been together for 17 years. Kevin also celebrated the milestone, describing their 10 years of marriage as filled with “unbelievable memories” with the woman he loves. The couple, who married in 2016, have two children together and have also weathered challenges in their relationship, including Hart’s 2017 cheating scandal. https://youtu.be/fiveiAd9ME0?si=-iUC7EfCNZgdJ1xH...

Nickelodeon star Christy Knowings has died at the age of 46 after suffering an asthma attack which reportedly left her with brain damage. The actor and comedian, best known for starring in the iconic children’s sketch show All That, died in Los Angeles on Tuesday after being taken to hospital days earlier.  ChildCare According to TMZ, Knowings suffered an asthma attack on Friday and was subsequently placed on life support after sustaining brain damage. Her family ultimately made the decision to remove her from life support on Tuesday night, the publication reported. Her aunt, Tyleah Joseph, announced her death on Facebook the following day. Knowings’ manager, Al Hill, remembered the performer as a woman of many talents who remained dedicated to her craft throughout her car...

Popular Hausa comedian, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Gwarzo Popular Hausa comedian, Alhaji Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, widely known as Tumbuleke, has died at the age of 86 in Kaduna. The veteran entertainer, best known for his role in the popular comedy programme, Gidan Kashe Ahu, died at about 3pm on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. The programme, which aired on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in the 1980s, made Tumbuleke a familiar figure among Hausa-speaking audiences. A report by Daily Trust one of the comedian’s sons, Tukur Sani Gwarzo, confirmed the death, describing his father as a caring family man who related well with people. “Yes, our father died at about 3pm on Tuesday, and his funeral prayer was held on the same...