Travis Scott has settled a lawsuit relating to the Astroworld tragedy where 10 people died.
Travis Scott has settled a lawsuit relating to the Astroworld tragedy where10 people died. A lawyer for one victim’s family said the rapper, organizers Live Nation and“others involved in the tragedy” have reached an agreement over the legalcase. Hundreds of others were hurt at the festival in Houston last November. Tony Buzbee, who is representing […]
Victony, has released the first-ever Spotify single from Nigeria, a cover of Davido’s music, “Dami Duro”.
Nigerian artiste, Victony, has released the first-ever Spotify single fromNigeria, a cover of Davido’s music, “Dami Duro”. Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, in a statementtoday said that the single is currently available exclusively on Spotify. According to Okumu, the single is a disco-inspired take on the classic decade-old club banger by Davido.
TikTok is raising its minimum age for live streaming from 16 to 18
TikTok is raising its minimum age for live streaming from 16 to 18, afterhundreds of accounts going live from Syrian refugee camps, with childrenbegging for donations was found. Some were receiving up to $1,000 (£900) an hour – but when they withdrewthe cash, TikTok had taken up to 70%, reports say. According to TikTok, consequently […]
Laycon Becomes Part of the Grammys Voting Committee.
Nigerian rapper and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Laycon hasbecome part of the Grammys voting committee. The announcement was made via the Grammys’ official Twitter account onTuesday, 18th October 2022. The Grammy’s voting members comprise recording artists, performers,songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists, and other creators whoare active in the recording industry.
The Lagos State Police Command Arrests Ikechukwu Ogbonna, A.K.A IVD, over the death of his wife.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Lagoscar dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, over the death ofhis wife, Abimbola. Controversies had sparked on the Nigerian internet space after IVD wasaccused of domestic violence by his in-laws which they believe led to thedeath of his wife. The state Police Public […]
Kizz Daniel is set to perform ‘Buga’ at the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar.
Nigerian superstar Kizz Daniel is set to perform his hit single ‘Buga’ at the2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar. A few months ago, Kizz Daniel tweeted that he would love to perform his hitsingle ‘Buga’ at the World Cup. It will appear that the universe has granted Kizz Daniel’s request as the singertook to his […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences weighed in on the ongoing NOSC crisis
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has reportedlyweighed in on the ongoing NOSC crisis with the offer to reconvene for arevote. According to committee member Shaibu Husseini who disclosed this on hisTwitter account on Sunday, the Academy had granted NOSC an “extension fora final determination” by the members. The Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee […]
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is set to become first actor to shoot a movie in outer space.
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise is set to become first actor to shoot a movie inouter space. The 60-year-old Hollywood veteran has reportedly teamed up with The BourneIdentity director Doug Liman on a movie pitch that involves filming in space,which was first tabled in 2020 before the Covid-19 pandemic halted plans. According to the New York […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has launched a health insurance scheme that will cater for the health needs of Nollywood veterans.
This was done in a meeting that the Governor had with Nollywood filmmakers to discuss the growth of the industry. This development became known to the public when Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus took to her Instagram page to share a picture with the Governor and caption it with an important highlight of the meeting. This […]
Nigerian lawyer Patrick Fakoya, AKA Rico Swavey, who rose to fame as a reality television star, has died at the age of 29.
Fakoya, popularly known by his stage name Rico Swavey, featured in the Big Brother Naija television series in 2018. His management confirmed his death in a tweet earlier today. Rico Swavey had been involved in a road accident on Tuesday in the commercial capital, Lagos, and was hospitalised in a critical condition. His former housemates […]