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Famous Canadian music star, Celine Dion, has announced return to the stage after years of her battle with incurable illness. Announcing her return in a now trending video shared on her Instagram page to celebrate her 58th birthday, the singer said she’s returning with with a concert series in Paris, France starting from September September 12 to October 14 2026. While appreciating her fans for their prayers and love, Celine Dion said “You have helped me in ways that I cannot describe. I’m truly so fortunate to have your support “I have missed you so much. I’m singing again, and even doing a little bit of dancing”, Celine announced. The announcement came nearly three years after she cancelled her world tour following a battle with neurological disorder. Celine was diagnosed w...

American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has reportedly been hospitalized after she fell ill during a recent performance.  The music star, 31, was taken to the hospital after becoming "very ill" during her Broadway show, Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Tuesday, March 31. It's said she is currently being evaluated with hairstylist Kellon Deryck, who asked people for prayers on Twitter/X. The celeb stylist and friend of the star said, "Everyone say a prayer for Megan, we are all at the hospital," alongside praying hands emojis. A representative for Megan said: "During Tuesday night’s production, Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated." Speaking to TMZ, her team added: "We ...

Popular Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola, has stated that she doesn’t feel like someone who is married. The actress made the remarks during her recent interview on the African A-List podcast. Discussing her marriage to Kayode Salako, she described her husband as the “definition of peace.” Speaking about the freedom she enjoys in her marriage, Daramola said, “I don’t feel like I’m married. My husband is the definition of peace for me. If I tell Kayode now that I will be going to Canada tonight and will spend up to a year there, he will say bye-bye. It doesn’t mean he doesn’t love me; he just feels like he shouldn’t cage me. “So I don’t feel like I’m married. He is my very good friend and my greatest cheerleader. When we fight, you would think that the marriage is going to end, ...

Singer Sabi, popularly known for his hit song ‘Show Your Style,’ is dead. Sabi, whose real name is Sabinus Chukwuebuka Nelson, was reportedly assassinated on Tuesday night after being shot by unknown gunmen at a hotel in Lagos State. Kingsley, the singer’s younger brother, made this known to Daily Sun on Thursday. Details of the tragic incident remain sketchy at the time of this report. Further details are expected to be released by the authorities as investigations into the shooting continue. The younger brother of the singer, Kingsley, made this known to the newspaper, adding that he was shot dead on Tuesday night. Daily Sun was told by Kingsley that the artist was resident in the hotel when a group of young men reportedly stormed the premises and opened fire.The Anambr...

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken candidly about his journey in the music industry so far and what fans should expect from him in the next phase of his career. Speaking on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show with Eddie Kadi, Davido said he has achieved so much in his career, performing across the world and receiving accolades, including back-to-back multiple Grammy nominations in the last three years. He explained that his contented with his achievements, and now wants to return to his roots by making unapologetic African music as opposed to incorporating Western sounds to appeal to international audiences. Davido said, “This part of my career, I have performed everywhere, sold out every arena, I have been to three Grammys in the last three yea...

This marks Dion’s first concerts in France since 2017, after she was forced to cancel multiple tour dates due to the Covid-19 pandemic and her health challenges. The Courage World Tour, which included 42 European nights, was called off amid her SPS diagnosis. Legendary Canadian singer Celine Dion is set to return to the stage for the first time since her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare neurological disorder that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms. The 57-year-old star will perform at Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, Europe’s largest indoor venue, with dates scheduled for September and October. Posters featuring her hit songs, including The Power of Love and My Heart Will Go On, have already appeared across Paris, signaling her long-awaited...

Valerie Perrine, who got an Oscar nomination for best actress for her performance in Bob Fosse’s 1974 Lenny Bruce biopic “Lenny” and appeared prominently in Richard Donner’s “Superman” films as Lex Luthor’s girlfriend Miss Teschmacher, has di£d. She d!ed Monday, March 23, in Beverly Hills. She was 81.  Her friend Stacey Souther announced her d£ath on Facebook, writing “It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away. She faced Parkinson’s disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining. She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest—and what a magnificent life it was. The world feels less beautiful without her in it.” Souther continued, “Please consider donating, sharing, and helping spre...

Nigerian actress and content creator Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori, popularly known as Kiekie, has emphasised on the need for content creators and celebrities to set boundaries between their personal and professional lives. Speaking at The Creative Blueprint 2.0, Kiekie explained that she has created a thick line between her personal life and her brand as a comic star. “I have created a very thick line between what is personal to me as Oluwabukunmi Adeaga Ilori and what is personal to my brand as Kiekie. What are the elements of my brand? Event and TV host, actor, content creator. What is my content? Comic,” she said. Kiekie explained that she doesn’t feature her husband, Tunji Ilori, in her content because “he is not funny”. The actress added that she features her daughter Nola on her ...

Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer Mohbad, has claimed that influential individuals are attempting to obstruct efforts to conduct a DNA test to confirm the paternity of his son’s child. He reiterated that Mohbad will not be buried until the test is completed to determine whether Liam Aloba is truly the singer’s biological son. A Magistrate Court in Ikorodu, Lagos State, had previously ordered a DNA test following an application filed by Aloba, with Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga granting the request. However, in a video shared on TikTok, Aloba alleged that certain powerful figures are working behind the scenes to delay or frustrate the process. He expressed concern over the situation, especially after the toxicology report failed to provide clear conclusions. He also...

Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has expressed heartfelt appreciation after being recognised by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) for surpassing ₦1 billion at the box office with her debut film, Oversabi Aunty. The award presentation was attended by NFVCB Director-General Shuaibu Husseini and Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ife. In a post shared on Instagram, Abraham described the recognition as a significant milestone, noting that it holds special meaning coming from such a respected institution. She expressed gratitude to her fans, known as Toyintitans, as well as her distribution partner, FilmOne Entertainment, for their unwavering support. The actress also appreciated the presence of Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, highlighting how the film has infl...