TikTok has officially announced plans to shut down its operations in the United States by January 19, 2025, unless the Supreme Court intervenes to block or delay the ban. “Absent such relief, the Act will take effect on January 19, 2025,” TikTok stated in a December 9 legal filing. “That would shut down TikTok—one of …
Speed Darlington petitions DIG over continued detention
Speed Darlington, has petitioned the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Intelligence Bureau in Abuja, DIG Dasuki Galadanchi, asking him to comply with a court order on his continued detention. The Nigerian singer, whose real name is Darlington Achakpo, has been in detention over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking of fellow artiste, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, …
Jay-Z asks court to sanction lawyer Tony Buzbee for filing ‘false’ rape lawsuit
Jay-Z is seeking legal sanctions against attorney Tony Buzbee, accusing him of filing a false rape lawsuit that has damaged his reputation. In a motion filed by his lawyer Alex Spiro, Jay-Z claims Buzbee failed to conduct even basic due diligence before pursuing the case, which accuses Jay-Z and Diddy of drugging and raping a …
Mark Zuckerberg Shelves Meta’s Fact-Checking Unit: A Look at the Shift to Community Notes
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, has announced a dramatic shift in its strategy to combat misinformation, inspired by Elon Musk’s approach on X (formerly Twitter). The company plans to discontinue its long-standing partnership with independent fact-checkers in the United States, with potential plans to extend this change globally pending regulatory review. …
Speed Darlington drags IGP Egbetokun to court, demands N300m
Embattled Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington has sued the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun following his alleged unlawful detention. Darlington was arrested and detained by the police following his comments about singer, Burna Boy. He was accused of defaming and cyberstalking Burna Boy. After being granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja …
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Finalize Divorce Five Months After Split
Former Hollywood power couple Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have officially settled their divorce, five months after their unexpected separation shocked fans worldwide. Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, who tied the knot in 2022, will finalize their divorce on February 20, according to Daily Mail. The pair have agreed to retain the assets they individually …
“From Tragedy to Triumph: Mark Angel Reflects on His Life-Changing 2024 Journey”
Popular comedian and content creator, Mark Angel, has opened up about the most challenging year of his life, sharing how 2024 tested him in unimaginable ways. In an emotional social media post, Mark revealed that he suffered a devastating financial loss of over $3.7 million in forex trading due to misplaced trust, which led to …
Paul Okoye and wife dedicate their daughter in church
Singer Paul Okoye and his wife, Ifeoma, dedicated their daughter, Imani, to God yesterday January 5. The dedication was attended by close family members and friends including Paul’s older brother, Jude Okoye and wife Ify. His twin brother and former Psquare mate, Peter, was however absent, See photos below…
Golden Globes 2025: Full List of Winners
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards, held on Sunday, Jan. 5, at Beverly Hills, California, celebrated the best in film and television. Hosted solo by comedian Nikki Glaser, the star-studded event highlighted remarkable talent across the entertainment industry. Here’s the full list of winners and nominees: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in …
Beloved independent filmmaker Jeff Baena, Passes away at 47.
Jeff Baena, an acclaimed independent filmmaker renowned for directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees, has died at the age of 47. The Los Angeles County medical examiner confirmed that Baena passed away on Friday at his home in Los Angeles. According to 7 News, Baena had been married to White Lotus star …