Popular teenage streamer Peller, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, has been hospitalized following a car crash that occurred while he was live on Instagram. The incident reportedly stemmed from overwhelming emotions triggered by a heated argument with his girlfriend, Jarvis. In the midst of the distress, Peller lost control of his newly acquired custom-wrapped…
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the screen icon, saying his death “marks the end of an era in Indian cinema.” Despite frequently describing himself as “a simple man,” Dharmendra enjoyed extraordinary admiration and loyalty from tens of millions…
Jimmy Cliff, the trailblazing Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor who helped propel reggae from local sound systems to international acclaim, passed away on Monday. His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed his death, explaining that he “crossed over” after suffering a seizure that was followed by pneumonia. Born on July 30, 1944, in the rural community of…
US actor Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar on Sunday evening—the first Academy Award of his decades-long career—earning a standing ovation from Hollywood’s biggest stars. To the iconic “Mission: Impossible” theme, the 63-year-old took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, greeted by thunderous applause from industry greats including Colin Farrell, Emilio Estevez,…
Nollywood actor Olarenwaju James, widely known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. The actor was arrested in 2021 and, in July 2022, a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years in prison after…
Aiso Entertainment, management of Nigerian creative entrepreneur Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jardrolita, has issued a strong rebuttal against what it describes as false and malicious allegations of money laundering recently circulated on social media by Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja (aka Peller). In an official statement dated November 2, 2025, the company expressed “profound dismay…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy has officially endorsed the Cultural Hangout Festival (CHF) 2025, an initiative of the Platform for Cooperation on Mixed Migration (PCMM). The festival, scheduled to take place from December 12–13, 2025, in Abuja, will commemorate the United Nations International Migrants Day under the theme: “Honouring the…
Netflix shares fell more than 5% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the streaming giant reported a quarterly profit of $2.5 billion, falling short of analysts’ expectations despite strong performance in viewership and ad-supported subscriptions. The company posted revenue of $11.5 billion for the quarter, but disclosed a $619 million charge related to an ongoing…
Senator Ned Nwoko has linked the recent turmoil in his marriage to Nollywood actress Regina Daniels to what he claims is her struggle with drug and alcohol abuse. His comments follow the circulation of a viral video in which Regina appears visibly distressed, alleging emotional turmoil and violence within their home. In the video, she…
29-year-old reality TV star, media personality, and makeup artist Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the most cosmetic makeovers completed by an individual in 24 hours. As part of the Tacha’s Beauty Festival, the challenge began at 8 p.m. on October 11 and will run…
