American rapper Meek Mill has offered to buy TikTok amidst the app’s potential ban in the United States. Recall that President Joe Biden in April 2024, enacted a law mandating TikTok’s Chinese owner to either sell the platform or shut it down within a month by January 19. In December, TikTok appealed the law at …
Diddy named in another lawsuit accusing him of raping a woman when she was a babysitter
American music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been named a defendant in another lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. In the complaint filed in New York, the plaintiff, only identified as Jane Doe, claims Combs raped her in 2000 when she was a 16-year-old high school student. The accuser, who says she lived in Lower …
China in talks to sell TikTok to Elon Musk amid impending ban in the U.S.
Chinese officials are reportedly discussing the possibility of Elon Musk buying out the American operations of TikTok, as the social network faces an impending ban in the U.S. According to Bloomberg, the Chinese government prefers that the app remain in the hands of parent company ByteDance, but has reportedly discussed the potential of a Musk …
Segun Arinze speaks on returning to music
Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze, has explained why he left the music industry. Featuring in a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ hosted by content creator Bae U Barbie, Arinze stated that he didn’t leave music because he failed at it but to focus on acting. “I didn’t fail as a musical artist. I left …
Bobrisky calls out Burna Boy over Speed Darlington’s continued detention
Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has appealed to singer Burna Boy to secure the release of his colleague, Speed Darlington. Speed Darlington was arrested after suggesting that Burna Boy had an illicit relationship with embattled American music executive Diddy in a bid to win a Grammy. Darlington’s continued detention, despite a court …
Olamide becomes first African rapper to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify
Nigerian rapper, Olamide, has surpassed 1 billion career streams on Spotify. He is the first African rapper to achieve the feat, thanks to his incorporation of Afrobeats in his music and collaborations. Last year, Olamide also made history as the first African rapper to be nominated for a Grammy. His collaborative hit with Asake, ‘Amapiano’ …
Alec Baldwin Sues Prosecutors Over Fatal ‘Rust’ Shooting Case
American actor, Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against those involved in pursuing criminal charges against him over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the film set of Rust. He is suing the defendants, including special prosecutor Kari Morrissey and Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies, for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations. …
“Gospel Star Moses Bliss Welcomes Baby Boy with Wife, Marie”
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss and his wife, Marie, have joyfully announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy. Sharing the news on Friday, January 10, Moses expressed his gratitude, saying, “This is the doing of the Lord. We are in awe of His mercy. Join us in thanking God for blessing our …
Doja Cat become 2nd highest selling female rapper in history
American rapper Doja Cat has surpassed her colleague Cardi B to become the second highest-selling female rapper in history. Nicki Minaj remains the highest-selling female rapper in the United States and worldwide, according to Billboard. Cardi B has also dropped to number four in the U.S. but ranks third globally. Billboard ranked Nicki Minaj, Doja …
TikTok Confirms U.S. Shutdown by January 19 Unless Supreme Court Intervenes
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 …