Soyinka Cautions Tinubu on Security, Governance, and Privilege
At the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism Awards in Lagos, Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka directly challenged President Bola Tinubu over his handling of regional security and the use of state resources for privileged individuals. In a viral video, Soyinka described a recent encounter where he witnessed an unusually large security detail surrounding […]
ASAKE & CENTRAL CEE JOIN DAVIDO AND FLAVOUR FOR FLYTIME’S BIGGEST DECEMBER SEASON YET
Afrobeats powerhouse Asake and UK rap phenomenon Central Cee are the latest names announced for Flytime Promotions’ December 2025 season, joining a line-up that once again places Lagos at the heart of global music culture. British rap star Central Cee becomes the first artist confirmed for Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged, Flytime’s flagship stand-alone event and West Africa’s longest-running iconic concert, which has showcased […]
Tems Stuns With Love Is a Kingdom, Her Most Intimate EP Yet
Tems’ surprise EP Love is a Kingdom finds her stepping away from her debut’s big, expansive sound and into something far more personal. Across seven gentle, minimal tracks, she lets her guard down, placing her rich, textured voice at the center. Songs like Lagos Love pair the chaos of her city with the hush of romance, while First dives into the […]
Gwyneth Paltrow Surprises Crowd at Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Show
The Grand Ole Opry marked its 100th anniversary with star-studded performances and a surprise appearance by Gwyneth Paltrow. The actress joined country singer Holly Williams and her husband, Chris Coleman, onstage, where the trio performed “Waiting on June,” a song inspired by Williams’ family history. Williams told the crowd she first heard Paltrow’s “secret voice” […]
Miss Jamaica Hospitalized After Stage Fall
Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry was absent from the Miss Universe competition on Nov. 20, one day after being hospitalized for injuries sustained when she fell off the stage during the preliminary evening gown round. Videos show the 28-year-old slipping off a step while walking in an orange gown and heels and later being taken out […]
Mary Steenburgen Recalls Hilarious Elf Spaghetti Scene
Mary Steenburgen is looking back on her funniest memories from filming the 2003 holiday classic Elf. In a new Today interview, she said the spaghetti scene — where Buddy the Elf serves her pasta covered in candy, chocolate, and maple syrup — was one she’ll never forget. Steenburgen admitted she “actually did eat it,” though […]
Ariana Grande Quietly Calms Photographers at Wicked Premiere
At the New York City premiere of Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande politely asked photographers to stop shouting as she posed on the red carpet. Cynthia Erivo also signaled for them to lower their volume. Grande joked afterward, “This is so peaceful.” In another clip, she assured photographers they’d get their shots. The costars, who […]
Ethan Slater Praises Ariana Grande’s Wicked Role
At the New York City premiere of Wicked: For Good, Ethan Slater applauded girlfriend Ariana Grande’s work in the film, calling her performance “out of this world” and praising Cynthia Erivo and the rest of the cast. He said watching his costars on the big screen was “moving” and noted how naturally the sequel continues […]
FBI Returns Keanu Reeves’ Stolen Watches
The FBI has returned high-value items stolen from Keanu Reeves during a 2023 home burglary. In a statement, the agency confirmed the recovery and shared a handwritten thank-you note from Reeves expressing deep gratitude for the multi-agency effort. Chilean authorities transferred six valuable watches—including an engraved Rolex Submariner—after Reeves confirmed they matched those taken from […]
2026 Met Gala Theme Revealed: “Costume Art”
Vogue has announced that the 2026 Met Gala will center on “Costume Art,” coinciding with the opening of the Met’s new Condé M. Nast Galleries — the Costume Institute’s first permanent space. Curator Andrew Bolton says the exhibition highlights the “dressed body” as a unifying thread across 5,000 years of art, pairing garments with works […]