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The third week eviction list was made public by the organiser after the announcement of the third week’s immunity and save votes beneficiaries. Gerard, Bluethopia and Cassi initially secured the highest number of save votes from fellow contestants. The Head of House, Neche was, however, given the power to remove one person from the list. Neche removed Gerard from the list, leaving Cassi and Bluethopia. The Head of House automatically secured immunity from eviction, while Chimsom Chuka earned safety after emerging the Most Influential Player for the second consecutive week. Aikou and Gambits Flora are also enjoying the season-long immunity previously granted to them throughout the show. The 16 housemates facing possible eviction for ...

Nollywood actress Judy Austin has filed a lawsuit against her colleague and co-wife, Rita Edochie, over alleged defamatory statements made against her. In a Writ of Summons filed before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division, Judy accused Rita of defamation and asked the court to compel her to pay her N1 billion in general damages. Among her demands, Judy asked the court to compel Rita to publish a full and unreserved retraction and apology in at least two widely circulated national newspapers and across her social media platforms, remove all alleged defamatory statements about her from all online platforms and refrain from further publishing or circulating statements allegedly defamatory of her, and pay N50 million as costs of prosecuting the suit ...

A man has been arrested after a suspected break-in at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills home. Authorities were called to the lavish property of the reality TV star, 45, and caught an unnamed person at the property, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Tracy Koerner told the LA Times. The suspect was said to have been loading some of Kardashian's belongings into a car before trying to flee in one of her own vehicles, according to reports. The suspect didn't fight his arrest and was booked into LA County Jail on suspicion of burglary. The incident is said to have happened on Sunday, August 9, at around 4pm. The LA Times reported no one was at home at the time. A law enforcement source told the publication that Kardashian and her children are currently living elsewher...

Nigerian music executive and businessman, Soso Soberekon, has reportedly offered Peter Okoye of the former P-Square duo ₦500 million to take on his twin brother, Paul Okoye, in a celebrity boxing match. Soberekon made the offer during Peter’s performance on Sunday night. A viral video circulating on social media showed Soberekon in the audience holding up his phone to Peter while he performed on stage. The message displayed on the phone read: “₦500 Million Naira to fight your twin in a boxing match.” The unusual offer comes amid the long-running financial dispute between Peter and his twin brother, Paul. The disagreement between the former P-Square members intensified after Peter accused Paul and their elder brother, Jude Okoye, of allegedly diverting music royalties. The...

Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, and his estranged wife, Annie Idibia, have sparked fresh reconciliation rumours after following each other again on Instagram. Checks on the social media platform on Monday showed that the former couple, who had previously unfollowed each other following their highly publicised separation, have now restored their online connection. The development has generated reactions among fans and entertainment followers, with some speculating that the former couple could be making efforts to mend their relationship privately. However, neither 2Baba nor Annie has publicly confirmed that they are working towards reconciliation or made any announcement regarding the status of their relationship. The latest development comes more...

Brad Pitt has revealed that he has resumed drinking after seven years of sobriety, but insists he is now more cautious about his alcohol consumption. The Hollywood actor made the revelation in a wide-ranging interview with Esquire, saying he had maintained sobriety for seven years before returning to alcohol. “I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon,” Pitt said, adding that he now drinks “in a more restrained manner.” Pitt acknowledged that he became overconfident on a couple of occasions and quickly realised that consuming large amounts of alcohol was still unhealthy for him. The actor said he can have a few glasses of wine but has to remain disciplined about how much he drinks. “I have to be professional about it,” he said. Pitt previously credited fellow ...

Nigerian music star Davido has taken a swipe at music promoter Paulo Okoye following comments by the entertainment executive about the current state of Afrobeats and the rising fees charged by some Nigerian artistes. Paulo, who is the partner of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, recently expressed concern over the increasing cost of booking some of Nigeria’s leading Afrobeats performers. While discussing the issue, he questioned whether the genre was experiencing a decline, asking if Afrobeats was “dead or in a coma.” His comments generated reactions within the Nigerian entertainment industry, with some industry figures disagreeing with his assessment. Grammy-nominated Nigerian music executive Bankulli criticised Paulo’s position and argued that his comments about artiste fees were ...

Afrobeats superstar Davido has praised fellow Nigerian singer Flavour for taking a different approach to his music career and business ventures. Davido made the remarks while speaking on the Afropolitan podcast, where he discussed Flavour’s career trajectory and financial success. According to Davido, Flavour has demonstrated that Nigerian artistes do not necessarily have to relocate or spend long periods abroad to achieve financial success. He noted that while many Nigerian musicians are currently travelling across the United States for concerts and other opportunities, Flavour has maintained a strong presence in Nigeria. Davido suggested that the strategy has worked well for Flavour financially, claiming that the singer is making more money than many artistes currently tourin...