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Kim Kardashian promotes Kanye West’s sneakers amidst divorce proceedings

Kim Kardashian surprised her followers as she took to her Instagram story to reveal that she was wearing Kanye West's brand of trainers. The 40-year-old paraded the sneakers but no words were written or spoken, nor did she include a tag in the odd upload. But it was clear enough from the...

Prince Philip is responding to treatment – Camilla reveals

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has said her father-in-law Prince Philip’s condition is "slightly improving" but his treatment "hurts at moments". During a visit to the Community Vaccination Centre at St Pauls Church in Croydon, London, she said the Royal Family is "keeping their fingers crossed". The Queen’s husband, who is three months from...

NBA stars intervenes Zlatan Ibrahimovic for criticizing LeBron James

NBA stars have has rallied around LeBron James after he was criticised by Zlatan Ibrahimovic over his political activism. The AC Milan striker started the row last month when he expressed his disappointment at LeBron James and other influential figures getting involved in politics and told them to stick to...

Photos from Laura Ikeji Kanu’s adorable kid’s birthday

Last Sunday, February 28, fashion entrepreneur and author, Laura Ikeji Kanu, threw her daughter, Laurel, a party to celebrate her first birthday. Laurel is the second child of Laura and her husband, Ogbonna Kanu. The excited mum shared photos from the party that was attended by family members. See more below By...

Njide Okonjo-Udochi, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s sister, emerges ‘Physician of the Year’ in the US, the first black holder in history

As the world celebrates the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), her sister, Dr. Njide Okonjo-Udochi has also emerged Family Physician Of The Year 2021 in Maryland, United States. This award was bestowed on Ms. Okonjo-Udochi by the The Maryland Academy of Family...

Ian St John, TV personality and Liverpool forward dies aged 82

Ian St John, a former Liverpool and Scotland forward who went on to co-host the popular television show Saint and Greavsie with Jimmy Greaves is dead at the age of 82. John who scored 9 goals in 21 international appearances for Scotland, was a key player in the great Liverpool team assembled in the...

Nigerian basketball player who is 7′ 9″ becomes viral sensation

A Nigerian basketball player has become one of the most discussed topics in basketball, with basketball greats talking about him, after a video of him started popping off on social media. Abiodun Adegoke, 18, is 7ft 9in and can slam dunk with his two feet on the ground. The Nigerian is...

Burna Boy to perform at the forthcoming Grammy Award premiere ceremony

Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has been confirmed as one of the performers at the 2021 Grammy pre-show which will be livestreamed on GRAMMY.com on March 14. He will perform with Lido Pimienta, Poppy, Rufus Wainwright, and more ahead of the 63rd annual ceremony. Burna Boy is also nominated in the Best Global...

Preview clip of Prince Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey is released (video)

A preview clip of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey has been released. In it, Harry said he stepped back from this royal duties because he feared what happened to his mother would happen to Meghan. "My biggest fear was history repeating itself," said Harry, who has blamed media...

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, New World Bank DG, reacts to apology from Swiss Newspaper that tagged her “grandmother”

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has reacted after a Swiss Newspaper issued an apology for referring to her as "grandmother" while reporting that she is the new Director General of World Trade Organisation (WTO). "This grandmother will be the new Chief of the World Trade Organisation," the newspaper had written. This elicited criticisms...

See full list of winners for the Golden Globes 2021 Awards

The 78th annual Golden Globe Awards held on Sunday, February 28, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in New York City's Rainbow Room, and the virtual event was hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.  The biggest winners of the 78th Golden Globes were “Nomadland” and “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.”  The two films earned awards...

See how some stars dressed for the 2021 Golden Globes Awards (photos)

The 78th Golden Globe Awards honor the best in American television of 2020, as well as film in 2020 and early 2021, as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.     The award ceremony held on Sunday, February 28, at the famed Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, two...

Zimbabwean motivational speaker, physically disabled woman, is expecting her first child (photos)

A physically disabled Zimbabwean woman, Sinikiwe Kademaunga has announced that she is expecting her first child with her partner. Kademaunga, 26, who was born without hands, knees and feet, took to Instagram to share photos of her burgeoning baby bump.  "Hey guys. I cant believe i am going to be a whole...

Mya Yafai, Davido’s latest collection making headlines (15 photos)

On Saturday night, February 27, a video surfaced online showing Davido holding hands with American model Mya Yafai, as they stepped out together for an event in St.Maarten. https://twitter.com/i/status/1365889933664264192 Shortly after the video went viral, it was revealed that the Atlanta-based model who previously dated female rapper, Young Ma, visited...

Banjó is a Nigerian Canadian AfroPop musician releases ‘Feel Your Love’

Banjó is a Nigerian Canadian AfroPop musician, songwriter and record producer. He’s had a love for music since childhood and has always dreamed to share his gift with the world. After a near-death accident 7 years ago – though his passion for music remained – his resilience changed. Now...

Kim Kardashian does it again, this time for business reasons

Kim Kardashian is focusing on her business, despite going through a divorce. The mum-of-four took to Instagram to share a photo of herself modelling her Skims tights. The reality star has nothing on in the photo, save for flesh-coloured tights that looks just like her skin. She used her hands to protect her modesty...

Flavour gifts and surprises his childhood boo with a car (photos)

Nigerian singer, Flavour has surprised his childhood friend, Asuwa Dede, with a car to support him.  Asuwa, who is also a musician, took to Instagram to share photos of Flavour surprising with the car. In one post, he wrote: "Thanks 2nite Flavour for this beautiful gift. God bless you." By Jide...

Birdman gifts his first son Bryan Williams Jr. $1M on his birthday

Birdman's first child, Bryan Williams Jr. turns 24 and his father gifted him $1 million. Birdman also took to Instagram to celebrate his son, writing, "Love you to death." He then urged his son to finish what he started as that is the ''Kid Cash Money lifestyle.'' By Jide N.

Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum urges UK police to investigate her sister’s kidnap

Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has sent a letter to police in the UK asking them to investigate the alleged kidnapping of her older sister, Princess Shamsa, from Britain in 2000, 21 years ago. In...

Tiger Woods moved to another hospital to speed recovery after car crash

Golf legend, Tiger Woods has been moved to a new hospital in Los Angeles to continue his recovery from surgery following his recent car accident. The 15-time major winner, 45, underwent surgery to stabilise compound fractures of his tibia and fibula after the accident on Tuesday, February, 23, and has...

Kanye West spent over $13M on his failed Presidential ambition

American rapper, Kanye West reportedly spent a whooping $13.2 million including $12m of his own money on his failed Presidential bid in 2020. The 43-year-old announced his 2020 United States presidential election campaign through Twitter on July 4, 2020, Independence Day, and on July 16, 2020, the campaign filed a...

Lady Gaga gave $500K as reward for the return of her stolen French bulldogs

Lady Gaga's dogs were targeted by thieves Wednesday night, Feb 24, and the singer is offering $500,000 to whoever returns her dogs. The thieves shot Lady Gaga's dog walker and stole 2 of her French Bulldogs. The dog walker was taking three of Lady Gaga's Bulldogs for a walk in Hollywood just before...

Scott Disick declares that he’s ready to marry Kourtney Kardashian(video)

Though Scott Disick and Kourtney Kardashian haven't been together for several years, Scott believes they will one day be together forever. In a preview for the final season of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," Scott tells his ex he's "ready" to marry her "right now" and wants to know what...

Rihanna employs a ‘special person’ as Savage X Fenty ambassador

Rihanna has hired Tamera McLaughlin as a model for her Savage x Fenty line. This is Savage X Fenty’s first little person ambassador. Tamera revealed the news via Instagram and Twitter. "The first little person ambassador, " Tamera wrote alongside photos of herself in Savage X Fenty lingerie. Rihanna is known for inclusiveness in...

“And I remember I popped him in the face and broke his nose” – Barack Obama

Former US President, Barrack Obama, has revealed what he did to a former classmate who called him a racial slur. The 44th president shared in an episode of his Spotify podcast with Bruce Springsteen, "Renegades," that he broke a schoolmate's nose after the then-friend called him a racial slur during...

Ronaldinho talks about his mother’s death

Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho has broken his silence over his mother's death.  His mother, Miguelina Eloi Assis dos Santos passed away on Saturday, February 20, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, from Covid-19 complications. She was hospitalized since December 2020 after having been infected with Coronavirus.  On Tuesday night, February 23, Ronaldinho sent...

Donald Trump wishes Tiger Woods after the auto crash accident

Former US President, Donald Trump has wished golfing legend, Tiger Woods a quick recovery after he experienced a tragic car accident on Tuesday Feb 23. Woods’ crash occurred shortly before 7:15 a.m. about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of downtown Los Angeles, on the border of the upscale communities of...

Prophet Bushiri and his wife being sought by the Malawian Police

The Malawian police has issued a new arrest warrant for controversial millionaire Prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Prophetess Mary Bushiri of the Enlightened Christian Gathering.  Recall that after Malawian authorities stopped members of the Prophet's family from leaving the country for Kenya, the police stormed his home but could not find him...

Tiger Woods involved in car accident in Los Angeles (photos)

Golf legend, Tiger Woods has been hospitalized following a single-vehicle car accident in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, February 23,  according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.  In a statement to Golf Digest's Daniel Rapaport, Woods's agent Mark Steinberg said Woods suffered multiple leg injuries in the accident. "He is currently in...

Daft Punk announce their split after 28 years of career

Grammy-winning electronic music duo, Daft Punk have announced that they are breaking up after 28 years. The helmet-wearing French duo, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, shared the news in an eight-minute video called Epilogue after an incredible career boasting four chart-topping albums and six Grammy wins. Kathryn Frazier, the band's...

Oh! Jealous wife kills a younger woman sitting next to her husband in a bar (video)

This is the terrifying moment a jealous Brazilian wife stormed a bar and shot dead a younger woman who was sitting next to her husband as they drank with friends. In the video below, Dayane Rafaella de Silva Rodrigues, 31, can be seen making her way into the building in...

Bobby Shmurda, US Rapper, to be released on Tuesday after serving 7 years

Popular US rapper, Bobby Shmurda who has been in prison since 2014 will be released on Tuesday February 23.  Shmurda, 26, whose legal name is Ackquille Pollard, was sentenced in Oct. 2016 to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and weapons possession in connection with what prosecutors said was his...

Banky W and Adesua Etomi become proud parents !

Banky W and Adesua Etomi are proud parents as they have welcomed a baby boy! The couple who got married in November 2017, welcomed their son four weeks ago. Adesua shared photos from her maternity shoot on her Instagram page this morning to celebrate her birthday which is today February...

Ronaldinho loses mother,71, to Covid-19

Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho's mother reportedly passed away after testing positive for Covid-19. Dona Miguelina, aged 71, was hospitalised after testing positive for the virus in December 2020, in their home city of Porto Alegre. Ronaldinho’s former club Atletico Mineiro confirmed her death on Twitter on Sunday, February 21,  with a message of...

Kimbella Vanderhee,Rapper Juelz Santana’s wife, showers him with lots of gifts on his birthday (Photos)

American rapper, Juelz Santana received a huge surprise from his wife, Kimbella Vanderhee, on his 39th birthday. Santana, took to his Instagram page earlier today to share a sweet video of his wife surprising him with a Maybach Truck, which is worth over $160, 000.  "WOW... I Can’t Believe It, My...

Prince Markie Dee, US Rapper, of 1980s Fat Boys, dies at 52

American rapper, Mark Anthony Morales, popularly known as Prince Markie Dee from the 1980s hip-hop trio the Fat Boys, has died at the age of 52. Morales' manager and friend Louis Gregory confirmed his death on Thursday night, writing on Twitter that the rapper is "forever in his Heart."  "Prince Markie...

Lili Saint, A EU based Musician, currently making waves via online platforms

One of the emerging 9ja musician based in France had an exclusive interview with Tinatalks today. During the interview, he expressed his ambitions, challenges, career goals and his efforts to make Nigerian EU based artists to come togethe to make Nigerian music great in foriegn lands. https://youtu.be/eUHW5FaPm5A It could be recalled that...

Eugene Goodman to be awarded the “Congressional Gold Medal” for his bravery during the Capitol riots

Senators have voted unanimously to award Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman a Congressional Gold Medal.  Goodman played an integral role in protecting lawmakers from the violent riots in Washington, D.C. that left five people dead on Jan. 6. On Friday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer paid tribute to the officer...

Rose Leslie and Kit Harington, Game of Thrones stars, welcome a baby boy (Photo)

The house of Harington and Leslie has an heir. Game of Thrones stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington have welcomed a baby boy, their first child together. Harington’s publicist Marianna Shafran confirmed the birth Tuesday, saying Harington and Leslie are “very very happy!” No further details were given. It’s the first...

Paris Hilton is engaged for a fourth time with huge emerald diamond ring (Photos)

Paris Hilton is engaged for the fourth time. Her boyfriend, Venture capitalist Carter Reum, 40, proposed to her on a private island on Feb. 13 after dating for a year.  He popped the question with an emerald-cut diamond ring designed by Jean Dousset, the great-grandson of Louis Cartier. “I am excited about...

Vincent Jackson’s brain to be donated for CTE research – his family

Late NFL star, Vincent Jackson's brain will be donated to scientists researching CTE (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy), a spokesperson for his family confirmed to CBS Tampa affiliate WTSP-TV. The 12-year veteran of the NFL and 3-time Pro Bowl wide receiver was found dead on Monday, Feb 15, by a housekeeper in...

Shawn King, Larry King’s widow, contests his handwritten amended will

Larry King’s widow, Shawn King is contesting a handwritten amended will written by the late talk show host and has gone to court to challenge Larry King Jr.’s move to become a special administrator of the estate. Shawn Southwick King, 61, who was married to Larry King since 1997, is contesting...

Donald Trump and wife Melania seen recently (photos)

Donald Trump  and his wife have been pictured for the first time since the couple left the White House.  The former President, 74, and First Lady, 50, were pictured posing for selfies with fans on Valentine's Day  in the Mar-a-Lago resort dining room on Sunday. The couple were last seen together when...

Cameron Diaz not returning to acting as she is nursing her baby

Cameron Diaz says she is "not looking to" return to acting after retiring more than five years ago. The actress, 48, welcomed her first child in December 2019. Now that her daughter Raddix is 13 months, people are questioning whether she would soon return to acting. But the actress revealed on the Quarantined With Bruce...

See Artist Cuppy’s performance at her Cuppy Foundation Gold Dust Conference

On Thursday, February 11th, 2021, the Cuppy Foundation held its much anticipated virtual conference, ‘Cuppy Gold Dust’  live on YouTube. It was hosted by founder, Nigerian-born DJ, artist and producer, Cuppy.  The conference was a follow-up from the Gold Gala which was held in 2019 and detailed the activities of...

Harry Song set to wed again, March, 2021

Harry Song is set to wed again and he has revealed the identity of his new woman. The singer/songwriter shared a photo of himself and his woman both clad in white as he announced that their wedding will hold in March. Harry, who got married a few years back only for it to...

Lil Uzi Vert gets 11-carat pink diamond implanted in his forehead worth $24M (photos)

American rapper, Lil Uzi Vert has implanted an 11-carat pink diamond reportedly worth  $24 million into his forehead.  This comes days after the XO Tour Llif3 rapper known for his extravagant jewellery purchases, revealed his plans for the face diamond.  He told his fans in last month: "I’ve been paying for...

Police checks on Marilyn Manson’s home for ‘concerns for his safety’ (Photos)

LAPD officials swarmed Marilyn Manson's Hollywood Hills home on  Wednesday night over concerns for his safety after 11 women including his ex-girlfriend, actress Evan Rachel Wood came come forward and accused the rocker of abuse and assault. According to TMZ, four police cruisers and an LAPD helicopter were dispatched to...

President Biden appoints a Nigerian, Enoh Titilayo Ebong as USTDA acting Director

US President, Joe Biden has appointed a Nigerian-born lawyer, Enoh Titilayo Ebong, as the acting director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). “The appointment meant a return to USTDA where from 2004 to 2019, Ms Ebong had served in a variety of roles, most recently as the Agency’s...

Nick Cannon temporarily steps down from being ‘The Masked Singer’ host due to Covid-19 infection

"The Masked Singer" host, Nick Cannon has tested positive for COVID-19. The 40-year-old American comedian/actor is taking a hiatus from hosting the Fox reality competition while he quarantines and recovers from the coronavirus, a representative for the star told Variety. The star will be temporarily replaced by Niecy Nash in the first...

Hal Holbrook, Oscar-nominated actor dies at 95

Oscar-nominated actor, Hal Holbrook, who famously played Deep Throat in 'All the President’s Men', has died at the age of 95.  The American actor passed away at his home in Beverly Hills, California on Monday night, his personal assistant Joyce Cohen confirmed to The New York Times. No cause of...

Meghan Markle recounts how Buckingham Palace made her remove her name on son Archie’s birth certificate

Meghan Markle has claimed Buckingham Palace made her erase her first names from her and Prince Harry's son Archie Harrison's birth certificate. The Sun reported on Saturday, January 30, that the former American actress, 39, “secretly erased” her first names, Rachel Meghan, from the document in June 2019, nearly one month after Archie’s birth.  She...

Kim Kardashian’s alleged Paris attacker releases a book detailing events

One of the men accused of robbing Kim Kardashian in Paris has released a tell-all book detailing the events which took place. Yunice Abbas, who has never been pictured, was one of five men accused of breaking into Kim Kardashian's hotel room and stealing $10million worth of jewellery on October...

Lotanna, Femi Fani-Kayode’s son with and his estranged wife, Precious, turns five today February 1

Lotanna, the first son of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode and his estranged wife, Precious, turns five today February 1. The excited mum of four took to her Instagram page this morning to shower prayers on Lotanna who she described as the love of her life. She stated that he will...

Mompha named in a fresh N157m fraud charge against 606 Autos’ boss

Instagram celebrity, Ismail Mustapha a.k.a Mompha has been named as a defendant in the amended N157.1million fraud charge filed against an auto dealer, Sarumi Babafemi, alias 606, The Nation reports. The publication stated that while Babafemi had before now been accused by the EFCC of being an agent of fraud suspects named by the...

Prince Harry wins in his legal dispute with Daily Mail

UK Royal, Prince Harry has won a legal dispute with top UK tabloid, Daily Mail, saying that he has gotten "significant damages" over an article alleging he had turned his back on the UK Royal Marines. 'The Mail on Sunday' published the article "Top General accuses Harry of Turning his...