It’s an online fan theory that has been doing the rounds for a while: does Taylor Swift travel around inside a suitcase to hide from paparazzi? Now, one-time collaborator Zayn Malik appears to have confirmed her covert mode of transport. Rumours about the extreme methods the singer would go to to escape the media emerged last year when photographers snapped two men carrying a large suitcase out of her apartment in Manhattan, New York. Former One Direction singer Malik, who worked with Swift on the song I Don’t Want To Live Forever from the Fifty Shades Darker film, and is…
Author: David Folami
Forbes just named the music industry’s top female earners of 2018. Beyonce comes in the third position after Katy Perry (no. 1 with $83 million) and Taylor Swift (no. 2 with $80 million). Following the birth of her twins in June 2017, Beyonce managed to rack in $60 million. The mother of three increased her professional activity with the release of a joint album with Jay-Z in June 2018. It’s Love was supported by their successful On The Run II stadium tour. Rihanna lands in the 7th position from the top with $37.5 million in earning. Since the singer hasn’t…
Diddy paid tribute to his ex Kim Porter’s memory by hosting a beautiful Sunday brunch at his Beverly Hills home, a source reports to Access. The brunch was attended by many of the former couple’s good friends, “who have a lot of history with him and Kim” the source added. Jay Z, Queen Latifah, Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams, Quincy Jones (who is The Godfather of the couple’s older son Quincy), Rashida Jones, Kimora Lee Simmons were all present at the brunch. “They all brought their children. It was a big family affair,” the source added.…
No, Beyoncé has no announced a new album. At least not yet. The BeyHive recently called bullsh-t on a leaked tracklist that appeared to announce an upcoming album from the Lemonade singer. The tracklist popped up Sunday night on Spotify and consisted of 14 tracks with features from Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and Sir, SZA, Rihanna, Normani, and Wizkid. One Twitter user pointed out that the tracklist artwork was clearly a fake as it used a screenshot from Bey’s “Partition” video, released in 2013. We should also point out that Beyoncé and Spotify have never had a particularly close…
For someone who rocketed into the public eye at age 19, cycled (somewhat contentiously) through a number of record labels, and went through a very public, scandalous breakup with the rapper Future, Ciara is remarkably joyful. Levelheaded. Optimistic. Projecting some serious serene goddess vibes. But don’t get it twisted. Although she’s earned it, she’s not content to sit back and relax. “Every day’s a blur,” she says. “There’s so much happening when you have two kids and work.” Right now, the 32-year-old spends most of her days in Bellevue, Washington, where she and her hottie Super Bowl–champ husband, Russell Wilson,…
With the series of posts shared on her Instagram stories, it looks like Tonto Dikeh is shading her ex-husband, Churchill Oladunni. The actress and mother of one took to her Instagram page on Monday, September 19, 2018, where she shared a series of Instagram stories, which looked like she was actually slamming her ex-husband. In one of the post, she called him sun of ‘Kunle the Gardner’ (Recall she once said Churchill’s father was a gardener). She went to say she has lost respect for his family since they have disrespected her. In another post, Tonto Dikeh specifically called him…
Looks like the Okoyes and their drama won’t be ending anytime soon as Lola releases photos of her kids and herself amid shades from husband brothers. The mother of two took to her Instagram page on Monday, November 19, 2018, where she posted a number of cute photos of her two kids and herself. She went on to caption the photos with a quote implying she wasn’t in the mood for any drama. We know right? “Mummy and me series….with love from my family to yours. Have a great week my Insta-fam and always remember to spread love, it costs…
Patoranking shares the dance choreography video to his latest song, ‘Everyday.’ Patoraking has put out some solid visuals this year and now he takes things from a different angle as he unleashes the dance visuals to his latest release titled, ‘Everyday.’ The visuals sees the singer team up with WestSydeLifestyle to bring colour and intensity to the message of the song with energetic dance moves and well orchestrated scenes.
On today’s episode of Daddy Freeze shaking tables, he is reacting to a viral video where Patience Ozokwo talked about dressing as a born again Christian. The On-Air personality took to his Instagram page on Saturday, November 17, 2018, where he posted the now viral video of Patience Ozokwo and captioned with his own views. “Wow, this used to be my favorite actress…..☹️We have all been schooled in error, Christianity does not dictate a dress code, modesty in all things is advised, but this right here is someone’s personal philosophy, NOT Christ’s! ~FRZ,” he wrote. The media personality didn’t end…
Tiwa Savage’s latest single, ‘One’ is a perfect way to end what has been an amazing year for the singer and she has now revealed that the song was a gift written by the upcoming talent, Wale Turner. On Thursday, November 15, Tiwa Savage shared her new single, ‘One’, the emotional record that has the singer showing gratitude for all that has come her way this year became an instant favourite among her fans. The Mavin diva has however taken to her Instagram page to reveal the identity of the person who wrote the song. In a message shared late…
The presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has disclosed that he’ll privatise the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to make it a ‘real successful corporation’. The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), told Pulse during an interview on Monday, November 19, 2018, that the state corporation is currently a ‘cesspit of corruption’ used to line the pockets of politicians in Nigeria. While faulting President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of the oil sector, Moghalu vowed to sell all of Nigeria’s ‘decrepit’ refineries while also allowing market forces to determine the price of fuel.…
Sen. Ali Ndume has said that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, will be a walk-over for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections. Ndume, Chairman, Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, made the statement at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja. He said the All Progressives Congress (APC) was not perturbed by Atiku’s emergence, adding that he was not a threat to the party in any way. According to him, the records are there for Nigerians to judge. “Next election is a walk-over with Atiku. “We were anxious when…
Sen. Ali Ndume (APC-Borno) says plans to impeach the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, are much alive. Ndume, who disclosed this at the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) Forum in Abuja on Tuesday, also said that he would not be bought over with his appointment as Chairman, Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service. NAN reports that Ndume is one of the APC lawmakers that has insisted that Saraki must vacate his seat following his defection from the party to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He had a running battle with Saraki following his supposed support for the Executive against…
The presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of governing Nigeria just like an emperor would rule a kingdom without accountability. While speaking during an interview with Pulse on Monday, November 19, 2018, the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said the president’s aloof leadership style has thrown other arms of government into chaos and negatively affected the nation’s fortunes. He said, “Now, you have a president who does not engage anybody, he’s aloof, he doesn’t have discussions with the National Assembly, nothing. He’s an emperor. And…
Femi Adesina has said that President Buhari has no plans to rig the 2019 general elections. The presidential spokesman said this during an interview programme on Arise TV on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. According to Daily Post, Adesina said that the President prefers to lose than rig. He said “If anybody would rig election or anything, it will not be President Muhammadu Buhari. He would rather even prefer to lose fair and square. “He has even said it before that if the only thing he would leave as a legacy for Nigeria is free and fair election, he would do…
Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja hailed his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, for voluntarily conceding defeat at the 2015 general elections, describing him as a true democrat. Buhari poured the encomium at the launching of a book titled: My Transition Hours by Jonathan amidst hundreds of guests from outside and across the country. Represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, the president said Jonathan’s act of courage had made him a patriotic leader and earned popularity among Africans and other leaders. “You are a leader of the past, of now and of the future; you…
Yakubu Dogara has described former President Goodluck Jonathan as the man who changed the narrative of politics in Nigeria. Dogara said this at the launch of a book by the former President titled: My Transition Hours on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, in Abuja. The Speaker also thanked Jonathan for conceding defeat in 2015, adding that his decision gave legitimacy to the 2015 elections. Dogara said that the former President deserves to be celebrated for resisting the temptation of holding on to power, like those he described as ‘African demagogues and narcissists’. “Your excellency, we celebrate you. Those who chose not…
Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday in Abuja, expressed concern over increased incidences of vote buying in the country, ahead of the 2019 general elections. Jonathan expressed his concern at the public presentation and formal launch of his book – My Transition Hours. He said that vote buying, which was gradually replacing other forms of electoral malpractices, had become scandalous and placed the country in bad light. He pointed out that voters inducement through engraving of pictures of candidates and political party logos on gift items during elections was another rampant strategy of vote buying. He advised the Independent National Electoral Commission…
The Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili For President organisation, has berated the presence of top military and security officers at the unveiling of the All Progressive Congress’ promotional event for 2019 presidential election. The campaign organisation said on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, that the presence of security chiefs at the event was similar to cases in previous administrations, saying such only succeeded in compromising agents and officers of security parastatals in the country. It therefore called on Nigerians to henceforth resist such actions and any attempt to continue with their failed system. A statement issued by the organisation reads: “We are confident…
Babatunde Fashola (SAN) says the South West has more to gain by re-electing President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election. Fashola, who was in Lagos on Tuesday for the inauguration of 5000 foot soldiers for the campaign of Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said that the South West already had high stakes/appointments in the current administration. He said that the promise of the Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF) slot by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not enough for the South West to lose the positions it is currently occupying. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls…