The three-year-old son of Nigerian music star Davido has died in an apparent drowning in the the swimming pool at the singer’s house, according to police. The singer, whose real…
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Thailand: Transgender celebrity buys Miss Universe contest
Thai celebrity and outspoken transgender Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, has bought the Miss Universe Organization for $20 million. The 43-year-old CEO of Thailand-based media company JKN Global Group PCL, on Wednesday,…
USA: Meghan Markle reveals she is ‘43% Nigerian
The Duchess of Sussex says genealogical testing has revealed that she is “43% Nigerian”. In the latest episode of her Spotify original podcast, Archetypes, Meghan told Nigerian-American talk show host…
Morocco: Rapper in custody after cannabis row
Popular Moroccan rapper ElGrande Toto was taken into custody on Monday evening, the AFP news agency reports quoting a judicial source. It followed complaints filed against him for public statements…
Jamaica: Nation-wide ban on music and TV that glorify crime
Jamaica’s broadcasting authority has banned content that “glorifies illegal activity” – such as drug and gun use. The new rules cover TV and radio – including music – and list…
USA: Angelina Jolie drags Brad Pitt to court over new allegations of abuse
Angelina Jolie has filed court papers accusing ex-husband Brad Pitt of drunkenly attacking her and their children during a private plane flight, prompting her to file for divorce. In a…
USA: Rusian firm deepfakes Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis may have retired from acting, but he will live on in future films thanks to deepfake technology. Bruce Willis’ agent has denied reports that the film star has…
USA: Phil Collins and Genesis bandmates bag US$300m in song catalogue sale
Phil Collins and his Genesis bandmates have sold the rights to their music in a deal reportedly worth $300m (£269m). Concord Music, which has bought the rights, said the sale…
USA: Trevor Noah to step down as host of The Daily Show
Comedian Trevor Noah has announced he is standing down as host of The Daily Show. Noah said he was “filled with gratitude for the journey” but that there was “another…
USA: Tribute to Coolio (Gangsta’s Paradise rapper)
Stars including Michelle Pfeiffer and Snoop Dogg have been paying tribute to the US rapper Coolio who has died at the age of 59. He was found unresponsive on the…