Controversial, self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has confirmed dating Lagos celebrity auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, also known as IVD. Blessing CEO described IVD as a gentleman who does not engage in domestic violence, contrary to media reports. While featuring in a Facebook Live session with Daddy Freeze on Saturday morning, …
Rapper Jay-Z’s request to file a motion to dismiss rape case against him is granted
Jay-Z is reportedly making progress in his ongoing legal battle against an Alabama woman who accuses him of sexually assaulting her more than 24 years ago. Judge Analisa Torres on Thursday, January 2, granted a request made by the legal team of the 55-year-old rapper, whose name is Shawn Carter, to enter a dismissal motion …
Beyonce wins legal battle to trademark daughter Blue Ivy
Beyonce has officially won the right to trademark her daughter Blue Ivy’s name, concluding a 12-year legal battle. The legal victory was confirmed on December 31 by The Trademark Official Gazette, granting the global superstar exclusive rights to her daughter’s name. The battle began in 2012 when Beyoncé and Jay-Z filed for the trademark shortly …
“Rihanna Kicks Off 2025: A Year of Sobriety Behind Her”
Pop icon Rihanna has revealed she spent the entirety of 2024 alcohol-free, marking the new year with a bold declaration of her accomplishment. In a celebratory Instagram post, Rihanna shared a video of herself counting down to 2025, surrounded by her close friends. Moments after the clock struck midnight, she proudly exclaimed, “Y’all, I didn’t …
Venezuela Slaps TikTok with $10M Fine Over Deadly Viral Challenges
Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice has imposed a $10 million fine on TikTok after three adolescents died from chemical intoxication linked to viral challenges on the platform. On Monday, December 30, Judge Tania D’Amelio ruled that TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, failed to take “necessary and adequate measures” to prevent the spread of harmful content …
US Rapper OG Maco Dies Two Weeks After Gunshot Injury
US rapper OG Maco, born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., has passed away at the age of 32, two weeks after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. According to TMZ, the artist died on Thursday at a hospital in Los Angeles. The injury, reported to be self-inflicted, occurred on December 12, leading to his hospitalization …
Abuja Police releases statement on VDM missing N180m NGO funds
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it is not aware of any reported disappearance of N180 million from the account of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) run by social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), neither is it investigating the case. Tribune reported that when contacted on Saturday, December 28, the FCT …
Romeo and Juliet star Olivia Hussey is dead
Olivia Hussey, the iconic actress who captivated audiences as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, died on Friday at the age of 73. Her family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement on Instagram, calling her a “remarkable person whose warmth, wisdom, and pure kindness touched the lives of all who …
Anita Joseph receives Doctorate Degree Award
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph has been awarded an honorary Doctorate Degree in Humanity, delighting fans and industry colleagues alike. Anita shared the exciting news on Instagram, expressing her joy over this significant milestone. Her post included photos from the conferment ceremony, where she donned a convocation gown, radiating happiness as she received her certificate and …