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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...

The father of former Big Brother Naija winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, Mr. Odinia Emmanuel Godson, has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the alleged assault and domestic violence incident involving his daughter. In a video confession that has gone viral online and was shared by a journalist on Facebook, Mr. Godson attempted to explain the circumstances that led to the incident. Introducing himself in the video, he said, “I am Odinia Emmanuel Godson, the father of Ilebaye Odiniya.” He went on to thank Nigerians both at home and abroad for their reactions to the reports circulating online about his daughter. “I truly appreciate everyone for their concerns and comments, whether positive or negative, but I want to make it clear that what happened was not because I do not love...

If anyone thought the feud between Pete Davidson and Kanye West had ended, Pete may have reignited it during a comedy roast in Los Angeles. Pete appeared on stage at the Kia Forum on Sunday night for “The Roast of Kevin Hart,” where he joked about several public figures, including the late Charlie Kirk, Tony Hinchcliffe, Lizzo and Kanye West. During his set, Pete referenced his past feud with Kanye, saying: “I was in a beef with Kanye, so I’ve taken shots from better gay Nazis.” The remark appeared to mock Kanye over his controversial comments and repeated public praise of Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology beginning in 2022. In recent months, Kanye publicly apologised for antisemitic remarks and reportedly took out a full-page newspaper advertisement expressing regret. The...

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reacted to claims that he had a "friends with benefits" arrangement with Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Queen Elizabeth's second son. In his book, Entitled, Andrew Lownie alleges that Diddy and Sarah Ferguson first met in 2002 at a party thrown by Ghislaine Maxwell.  Following this meeting, in 2004, the pair began what one of Lownie’s sources called a "secret friends with benefits" relationship that continued for several years. In an excerpt of the book published by the Daily Mail, the author claims Diddy and Sarah Ferguson would meet in hotel rooms costing $50,000 a night and that Combs bragged about "slamming" Ferguson. A representative for the rapper, who is currently serving a four year prison sentence...

Pop star Dua Lipa is reportedly suing Samsung for £11 million, accusing the tech giant of using her image on television packaging without permission. According to court documents filed in the Central District of California, the singer claims her photograph was used on the packaging of Samsung’s Crystal 43-inch ultra-high-definition televisions to promote the XITE Hits music channel. The image, which was reportedly taken backstage at a 2024 music festival, allegedly appeared on a large number of television boxes sold across the United States. Dua Lipa’s legal team argued that the unauthorised use of the image created the impression that she had endorsed the product, leading some fans to purchase the televisions because of her association with them. Her lawyer, Christine Lep...

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, failed to secure a win at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards despite the strong online attention surrounding her movie, Behind The Scenes. The Best Supporting Actress award eventually went to Linda Ejiofor for her performance in The Herd. Many fans had expected Akindele to clinch an award after her film, which reportedly grossed over ₦2 billion at the box office, received nominations in four categories including Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Lead Actress and Best Movie. However, Ejiofor emerged victorious in a highly competitive category that also featured Akindele, whose role in “Behind The Scenes” generated massive conversations online ahead of the ceremony. Other nominees in the ...

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, took place on Saturday evening at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The awards celebrate excellence in African film, television and digital storytelling.online. Best Supporting Actor Lateef Adedimeji – Gingerrr Simileoluwa Hassan – The Yard Femi Branch – Owambe Thieves Gabriel Afolayan – Colours Of Fire Femi Adebayo – King Of Thieves 2 Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey – WINNER Lateef Adedimeji – Red Circle Uzor Arukwe – Behind The Scenes Best Supporting Actress Olamide Kidbaby – Oversabi Aunty Linda Ejiofor – The Herd – WINNER Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr Nadia Dutch – Aljana Sola Sobowale – The Covenant Amal Umar – The Herd Juliebrenda Nyambura – MTV Shuga Mashariki...

Former Big Brother Naija star, Beauty Tukura, has reassured fans about the safety of fellow reality TV star, Ilebaye Odiniya, after a distressing video sparked widespread concern online. Reports indicate that Ilebaye triggered panic on social media after an emotional livestream surfaced showing her visibly upset and allegedly seeking help following a reported assault. In the viral clip, the reality star was seen crying and repeatedly calling for assistance while appearing to plead to be allowed to leave. The video also appeared to show noticeable swelling on her face. Reacting to the situation, Beauty Tukura took to Instagram to urgently seek help from Nigerians in locating Ilebaye and tracing her whereabouts in Abuja. “Please, who can track a number? Ilebaye isn’t reachable an...

Iyabo Ojo vs Liz Anjorin It is not an exaggeration to describe the rivalry between actresses— Iyabo Ojo and Liz Anjorin— as one of Nollywood’s most entrenched personal battles. Their conflict, which has spanned several years, has played out in waves: explosive Instagram videos, accusations of betrayal, legal threats, and deeply personal allegations that drew in colleagues and fans alike. At various points, the feud escalated beyond professional rivalry into something more emotional and deeply rooted, with both actresses accusing each other of orchestrating smear campaigns. For many observers, a boxing match would represent something symbolic: a final confrontation that replaces endless online back-and-forth with a definitive, if theatrical, conclusion. Apparently ...