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Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, according to her representatives. Her reps said she was surrounded by loved ones at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville when she died on Tuesday, August 25.In a statement, her representatives said Parton spent her life bringing “joy, laughter, hope and integrity” to everything she touched. They also highlighted her philanthropy through Imagination Library and her support for medical research. They said her unconditional love for others was the driving force behind the lasting impact she leaves behind.Parton’s death came as a shock to those closest to her, despite her having experienced health problems in recent months. Sources said her family and friends knew she was sick but believed she would re...

The Snaresbrook Crown Court has confirmed that popular Nigerian socialite and dancer, Iweh Pascal Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, will be appearing before the court on assault charges.The London-based court confirmed this in an exclusive correspondence to our correspondent on Tuesday.PUNCH Online had emailed the court to inquire about the alleged sexual assault involving the socialite on Monday.In response, the court’s Admin Team Lead, James Baker, confirmed that the matter is official and that the case is listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026.He wrote, “OFFICIAL. Good afternoon. I can confirm that this case is currently listed at Snaresbrook Crown Court for plea and trial preparation on the 15th September 2026.“Criminal Court hearings ar...

The founder of the Community of Nigerians in the UK, Benjamin Kuti aka Oluomo of Derbu, has confirmed that popular Nigerian dancer, Iweh Odinaka aka Poco Lee, is currently being held on remand in the United Kingdom over an alleged ass@ult offence.In a statement released on X today August 24, Kuti said Poco Lee is expected to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court in London in for a plea hearing.He also said he intends to attend the proceedings and offer support to the Nigerian entertainer.Reports about Poco Lee’s alleged detention in the UK began circulating on social media on August 19, although details surrounding the alleged incident remain limited.https://youtu.be/pf6-fpuxMsc?si=TxATbJBbcAwBMB9Y

Wande Coal has said that God, and not Don Jazzy, is the reason for his success in the music industry. Wande Coal said he and his former record label boss, Don Jazzy, were two talented individuals who worked together to achieve success, but God ultimately made his career successful. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television, the singer said, “God is the reason for my success. I give all the credits to him because he was the one who brought me out and made me successful.” Wande Coal also addressed the widely held belief that Don Jazzy was responsible for discovering and making him a star. “Some people say it was Don Jazzy that brought me out but I feel like it was just two talented people working together to achieve success. So, it’s not by one man. It’s God,” he ...

Rapper Blueface was detained by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in California over the weekend after authorities responded to an emergency call reporting severe violence, according to TMZ.The rapper was inside a restaurant in Santa Clarita on Sunday night when deputies arrived at the scene. Several people, including Blueface, were detained while officers investigated the reported emergency.Authorities later determined that no crime had occurred and released everyone. The incident was subsequently described as an apparent “swatting” attack, in which a false emergency report is made to prompt an armed police response. A witness reportedly livestreamed the incident, capturing Blueface and his partner, Nevaeh Akira, during the police response.Videos shared on social media sho...

The late Nollywood veteran, Taiwo Hassan, professionally known as Ogogo, will be buried on Monday.Ogogo will be buried on August 24, 2026, less than 24 hours after his death, according to Islamic burial rites.The burial prayer will take place by 10 am tomorrow at Asade Agunloye Pavilion in Ilaro, Ogun State.The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Ilaro Chief Imam and shared by Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of the Best of Nollywood, BON Awards, on Instagram. Nigerian celebrities mourn Ogogo’s deathActress Bimbo Oshin, in an Instagram post, said, “The world lost a giant today.“Haa!!!! Olorun oooo. The world lost a giant today. Sir T, your legacy will never die. A true legend has left us. May Allah forgive you all your sins.”Mr Latin, the presi...

Veteran Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has d!ed after battling stage-four cancer.His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed his de@th in an emotional Instagram Live video on Sunday, saying, “My daddy is de@d. I can’t believe it.” TV& VideoLast week, she came online to disclose that her father was battling a terminal illness. She said the family wasn't seeking funds but for any connections to a hospital that can admit him for treatment as all the hospitals they had gone to declined to take him in because he was already in the late stage of the ailment.Ogogo’s de@th comes two months to his 67th birthday.May his soul rest in peace, Amen. https://youtu.be/B8OZHw-V6Go?si=H0JrEZ3VPlGcgODA

Nollywood actress Ronke-oshodi-sends-message-to-mc-oluomo-amidst-alleged-betrayal-from-koko-zaria/) has opened up on a difficult period in her life when she battled a serious health condition and spent as much as ₦800,000 every month on medication.The actress shared the experience during an interview on African A List, where she also spoke about the financial pressure of her treatment and the people who supported her during that period.Ronke said the high cost of her medication became a major burden, with her monthly drug expenses reaching hundreds of thousands of naira.She expressed gratitude to God, and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Musiliu Akinsanya also known as MC Oluomo and some of her colleagues for helping her through the health crisis.She said: “Thank...

Ariana Grande has slammed US President Donald Trump for using her song, We Can’t Be Friends in an anti-trans video. A video posted on TikTok by Team Trump on Thursday, August 20, showed the president walking toward the stage at a political rally with overlaid text that read, "Me and my truth we sit in silence... men can't have babies and should never compete in women's sports.” Ariana, who was tagged in the post’s caption, responded with a warning in the comments section of the post, writing: "Never use my music again. Also, your truth is false.” The audio to Grande's 2024 single, We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) has since been removed from the post as well. It’s the second time the popstar has criticised Trump, after he used her 2024 track Bye in a TikTok ...

Nigerian gospel Singer, Asu Ekiye, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the crash of his 28-year marriage to his wife, Kunemofa Asu.The Bayelsa State-born singer, popularly known as the Prince of the Niger Delta, made the announcement in a public notice shared on his Instagram page, revealing that the marriage ended a year ago but did not provide the reason.The singer **[explained that he delayed making the matter public because he needed time to process the development and gain clarity before speaking about the deeply personal change in his life.In a post via his Facebook page on Saturday, Ekiye said he did not initiate proceedings to dissolve the marriage.According to him, his wife moved out of the house and began divorce proceedings without any quarrel between themEkiye said ...