Bollywood and Hollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has opened up about the traumatic birth of her daughter, Malti. She recently had her say during an appearance on the mental health-focused podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she shut down emotionally after learning her daughter would be born prematurely at just 27 weeks, and she and her husband spent much of their time in and out of the hospital as Malti fought to survive. Priyanka added that Malti’s condition at birth was so alarming that doctors initially struggled to intubate her because her mouth…
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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has revealed that David Beckham reached out to him after his sensational two-goal display against Real Madrid in last year’s UCL. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, receiving messages of praise after scoring a brace was superb because Beckham is one of the greatest ever when it comes to free-kicks. Rice added that his plan for a successful set-piece will always be to know where he’ll put the ball and apply the right amount of pace. His words, “He [Beckham] messaged me on Instagram…
Nollywood actress Rosy Meurer has traded words with trolls over her multiple posts following her husband Olakunle Churchill’s reconciliation with his ex, Tonto Dikeh. She recently had her say via her social media page, and fans have been reacting. According to her, making posts online is part of her source of income, so trolls should not expect her to stop eating anytime soon. Rosy added that anyone who doesn’t like her posts and content should block her immediately. The troll wrote, “You’re now doing too much, Rosy. For over a month now, you’ve been doing this back-to-back. For what exactly?…
Inter Milan superstar Lionel Messi has said that he regrets not learning how to speak English early in his career. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he regrets not learning the language because he felt half ignorant during meetings with famous personalities throughout his impressive career. Messi added that he actually had the time to learn the English Language, but he chose not to. His words, “I regret many things. To not have learned English as a boy. I had the time to have at least studied English…
The family of former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, have come out to back the Nigerian-British boxer. AJ’s uncle, Ademola Joshua, recently had his say during an interview with Punch, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the family will stand firmly behind whatever decision Joshua makes regarding his career because they are extremely proud of him. Stressing that AJ will have the final say, he reiterated that his loved ones will respect his wish completely. His words, “We are proud of him, very proud. The way we, the elderly, think is different from theirs, but it is entirely…
Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella has blamed Liverpool’s penalty for his club’s shock early Champions League elimination. Despite entering the second leg as heavy favourites, the Nerazzurri failed to overturn a first-leg deficit against Bodo/Glimt, eventually falling to a 5-2 aggregate defeat. Reacting, the controversial Liverpool penalty given months ago is the true catalyst for Inter’s downfall, and Milan should never have been in the position to face Bodo/Glimt in the knockout round play-offs. He added that the made-up penalty against the Reds eventually prevented Inter from finishing in the top eight. His words, “We tried but they were better.…
Popular media personality IK Osakioduwa has said that he does not work with alcohol and tobacco brands. He recently had his say during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though working with such companies is not a sin, he avoids them because of his personal values and faith. IK added that it is a deliberate position he decided to take to align with God’s plan for his life. His words, “They are companies that we don’t work for. For instance we won’t work for a tobacco brand. You won’t see us hosting…
France legend Christophe Dugarry has said that criticism directed at Kylian Mbappe has reached levels of absurdity. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he can only defend his fellow Frenchman because the finger-pointing at Mbappe is a convenient distraction from deeper issues within the squad. He added that certain first-team regulars are simply not good enough to be starting games for Real Madrid. His words, “I find it quite surprising that Real Madrid’s problems are solely due to Mbappe. At some point, we have to stop exaggerating. If…
Popular Grammy winner Tems has spoken about a painful moment from the early days of her career. She recently recalled how she was booed during a performance she expected would earn her applause, and fans have been reacting. According to her, after performing as an upcoming singer in school, she was shocked to see her fellow students throwing plastic bottles at her because they did not enjoy her music. Tems added that the rejection did not stop her from pursuing music, and she remained committed to being original until people understand her sound. Her words, “I remember one time I…
Barcelona presidential candidate Xavi Vilajoana’s camp has insisted that Harry Kane is interested in joining the club from Bayern Munich. Vilajoana’s campaign manager, Jordi Codina, recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, there has definitely been contact with the England captain in recent weeks, and he believes Kane would be interested in the deal. He added that Harry’s experience and goal-scoring ability make him fit perfectly into Barça’s style of play. His words, “As we explained the other day, we—not personally, but through people acting on our behalf—have had conversations…
Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that the attack on Peter Obi and other ADC chieftains in Edo state was an assassination attempt carried out by some government officials and their agents. He recently had his say during an interview with Arise TV last night, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he remembers Governor Okpebholo once warning Peter Obi that he should not step into Edo state unless he gets clearance from him, else his security will not be guaranteed. Okonkwo added that what happened to Obi was a clear case of genocide against political opponents.…
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has come out to say that UEFA must take decisive action following the alleged racial abuse of Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian superstar was reportedly targeted by Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni during last week’s Champions League play-off first leg, a match that was halted for ten minutes after the incident. Speaking ahead of the return leg at the Bernabeu, Arbeloa insisted that the time for empty gestures has passed and called for a meaningful investigation into the clash. He added that Vini has never been distracted amid repeated instances of discrimination throughout his career in Spain.…
Nollywood actor Bamidele Tope, a.k.a Okemesi, has died after falling into a coma. His colleague Jeff Owolewa recently had his say via a video shared online, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Okemesi was pronounced dead around 11:50 a.m. at a Nigerian hospital, and his body has since been taken to the morgue. Jeff then appreciated everyone who turned up for the moviestar before his unfortunate demise. His words, “With a heavy heart, I’m announcing to the world that Okemesi is dead. The doctor pronounced him dead at exactly 11:50 a.m. this morning, February 24, 2026. Okemesi is…
Everton forward Jack Grealish has come out to defend Raheem Sterling after the winger was criticised online in the wake of his debut for Feyenoord. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. Defending his former Manchester City and England team-mate, Grealish described the criticism as stupid, stressing that Sterling has not even trained for so long. He added that fans should learn to show respect to football greats when they’re having a troubling phase. A Twitter account wrote, “Raheem Sterling’s debut for Feyenoord was not exactly a success story – in fact,…
Gospel singer Yinka Ayefele has denied claims that he copied the melody of his 2012 track “My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti)” from Beautiful Nubia’s 1997 song “Seven Lives.” Recall that the dispute began when Beautiful Nubia accused Ayefele and another artist, Bakare Boluwatife-Oluwatobi (BBO), of using his melody without credit. Dismissed the allegations on social media, Yinka questioned the validity of the claim, stressing that he has not infringed on anyone’s rights. His words, “WHO IS THE COMPOSER OF EBAMI GBONDO YI GBE ..JANGBALAJUGBU …. Who was acknowledged.. INFRINGEMENT AYE..” WOW.
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has reacted to rumours that he has been taking shooting advice from Dimitar Berbatov. This comes amid his hot scoring streak for MUFC, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he has seen and heard the reports as well, but he can confirm that he has not had any conversation with Berbatov since he arrived in the summer. Sesko added that his training with Carrick’s coaching staff has boosted his confidence on the pitch. His words, “To be fair, I have heard the rumours, but I didn’t have any conversation [with Berbatov]. I would…
Popular rapper Cardi B has blasted those who thought she wouldn’t commit to her Little Miss Drama Tour. Recall that the tour kicked off on Feb. 11 — a little over three months after she gave birth to her fourth child, with Stefon Diggs. In a post shared to X on Monday, Feb. 23, Cardi slammed everyone who didn’t think she could accomplish the feat, stressing that she takes all of her shows seriously. Cardi added that she treats all of her shows like parties while having a great time with her beloved fans. Her words, “The fact of the…
Benfica president Rui Costa has launched a passionate defence of Gianluca Prestianni amid racism scandal. Recall that the youngster found himself at the centre of a firestorm amid allegations of racial abuse directed at the Blancos star Vinicius Junior during a heated first-leg encounter at the Estadio da Luz. According to Costa, UEFA’s decision to suspend Prestianni for the Champions League clash with Real Madrid is unfair because the player is anything but racist. He added that despite not being on the pitch when the alleged word was said, he doesn’t doubt Gianluca’s innocence. His words, “I wasn’t on the…
Popular rapper Megan Thee Stallion has said that she is hoping to walk down the aisle soon. She recently had her say during a YouTube short with Team USA stars Brittany Bowe, Hilary Knight and Leila Edwards, and fans have been reacting. According to her, as someone who adores being in love and appreciates what the feeling represents, she is really hoping to get married very soon. Megan added that Dallas Mavericks player Klay Thompson deserves praise for constantly making her feel special. Her words, “I heard Bowe and Knight just got engaged, congrats. I love love, that’s so sweet.…
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has come out to clarify the fitness status of Lisandro Martinez. This comes after the defensive kingpin was a shock omission from the squad that travelled to face Everton on Monday night. According to him, Lisandro picked up a small injury during the week, but it will most likely not keep him out for long. Carrick added that Yoro earned the right to replace the Argentine after his superb performance against West Ham. His words, “Yeah, unfortunately he just picked up something during the week. It doesn’t seem too bad at all, but we’re just…