Apparently, Margot Robbie wants to learn another sport. A year after she starred in the Tonya Harding biopic, I, Tonya, the Academy Award-nominated actress is interested in playing Jan Stephenson. At least, according to Stephenson. She did an interview with Golf Australia’s Inside The Ropes podcast earlier this week and had this to say about her life being turned into a film. “We’ve talked about doing a movie; Margot Robbie wants to play me,” said Stephenson. OK, so that’s not a lot of detail, but it would make sense for several reasons. For one, Stephenson is deserving of the biopic…
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A whole new installment of “Red Table Talk” arrives Monday, October 22nd. This Monday, October 22nd, will bring us a new season of Jada Pinkett Smith’s beloved Facebook series Red Table Talk that will see Jada and her family reveal even more truths, and have even more guests talk about their trials and tribulations. To keep fans on their toes, Jada has released a sneak preview of what fans can expect from the first episode that will have none other than Jada’s husband as the first guest. The clip starts off with Will declaring that he will not let his…
Marvel fans everywhere are anxiously awaiting next week’s release of the first trailer for Captain Marvel, and Brie Larson has revealed that she went hard in the gym for nine months to prepare for her eponymous role in the upcoming film. Larson is making history as the first woman solo lead in a Marvel action movie, and she has completely transformed her physique for the part. Wonder how she did it? We’ve got the scoop. Larson’s didn’t get her superhero strength without a trusty sidekick; she has been working out with celebrity trainer Jason Walsh at his Los Angeles facility,…
Tiwa Savage daringly wore her mere bra in one of her latest photo of singer Dbanj who lost his only child earlier this year. There has been rumors of Mavin number one queen of Afro pop music,Tiwa working on a collabo with former abel Mate of the defunt group MOhits Record, Dbanj. The above photo was shared on social media and has a lot of people talking. Tiwa Savage is probably the the savage female artist on the Nigerian music scene and her outfit here is something that raises questions.
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B’s feud went nuclear last month after a run-in at New York Fashion Week resulted in a shoe allegedly being thrown at Nicki’s head. So understandably, fans have been combing ever song and social media post from the rappers for catty digs aimed at each other. And on Nicki’s latest verse, people reckon they’ve found some. Fans are convinced that the 35-year-old has made some thinly-veiled jabs about Cardi on her verse for Future’s new track Transformer. On her guest verse, Nicki raps: ‘Some call me Nicki but some call me Megatron, I’m stopping bags and…
Decisions making are an integral part of the human existence as this can make or mar any form of endeavour. In light of this, super-talented actress, Uche Jombo revealed the best decision she has had to make and it is her partnership with Nollywood diva, Ini Edo on a new movie tittled ‘Heaven on my Mind’. According to Uche, the blockbuster which is set to rock the cinemas is her most stressful production yet due to challenges which included an on set accident that led to the postponement of the film shoot. “Heaven on my Mind” is executively produced by…
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde who was accepted as a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2018 earlier on in the year attended the private reception for new members which took place in Los Angles on Saturday 22nd September. Her date for the night was her daughter Meraiah who wore a mustard yellow pantsuit while the actress, on the other hand, wore a @tolubally Top and @amychilaka skirt. Membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is by invitation only, and up until recently only a limited number of individuals are invited per year to keep the…
An Atlanta improv theater is calling out Ludacris, and they’re not going to stop until they get an answer. Dad’s Garage wants Ludacris for one night only. They have one condition. Ludacris is not allowed to rap. They want the Atlanta rapper and actor to do improv comedy with them. But can Ludacris do improv comedy? Dad’s Garage says yes! And they think he’d be great at it. Mark Kendall says the performer is a perfect fit. Rappers naturally have good improvisational skills. The team at Dad’s Garage is stopping at nothing until Ludacris gives them an answer! They’ve made…
Lil Wayne continues his strong case for Hip Hop’s Comeback of the Year with his The Carter V album and its latest single “Uproar.” The visual for the track is directed by Mills Miller, which features cameos from the song’s producer Swizz Beatz, Shiggy, Kid Pat and Fatboy SSE. Weezy and Swizz reprise Diddy’s 2001 hit single “Special Delivery” (Remix) for the song’s instrumental. They also attempt to restart a viral hit with their #UproarChallenge by having all the video’s participants bring back the Harlem Shake dance.
By now, we all know Snoop Dogg isn’t a fan of a Donald Trump or anyone who backs him. So, when the D-O-Double-G set his sights on Kanye West for his unwavering support of 45, it wasn’t at all surprising. Now, ‘Ye has attempted to bridge the gap by posting a photo to Twitter of himself wearing a Snoop t-shirt — again. This time, he wrote “All love” in the caption. Snoop has been going after ‘Ye for awhile but it seemed he was ready to put it to rest earlier this month. On October 2, Snoop shared a video…
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has assured flood victims in Bayelsa and Rivers States that the Federal Government is committed to alleviating their pains. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said Osinbajo gave the assurance in Bayelsa State. Osinbajo spoke at St. John’s Catholic Church, Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, Igbogene, Yenegoa, Bayelsa after his inspection of flooded areas in the state on Friday. He said that he was touched that despite the flood and what all the people had been through, they were still…
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (ONYCW) has called on President Buhari to grant the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu presidential pardon. According to Vanguard, this was made known in a statement signed by the group’s Deputy President General, Comrade Obinna Achionye in Ebonyi state on Friday, October 19, 2018. ONYCW also called on the Federal Government to drop charges against all Biafra agitators in the interest of national reconciliation. Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide also said Buhari should extend amnesty to IPOB just like he released 500 Boko Haram detainees in Kano state.…
International media organisations have queried the emergence of the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over alleged questionable source of his wealth. This development occurred in London during a three day engagements of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, with major media networks and think tanks. Giving a wrap up of the engagements on Saturday in London, the minister said the media houses he visited raised questions as to why Atiku could emerged as presidential candidate, considering the anti corruption stance of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Mr Peter Obi has said his choice as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is to ennoble his people. Obi said this on Friday in Enugu during a visit to the state governor, Chief Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. It would be recalled that the presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Oct. 12 announced Obi as his running mate, a situation that generated mixed reactions from party chieftains in the area. Governors of the PDP and party chieftains from the zone subsequently met and expressed their dissatisfaction that they were not consulted prior…
A source in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that former Governor Ayo Fayose may be relocated to Lagos to stand trial. According to the source who spoke to The Nation, Fayose has been served with the charges against him and his trial notice. EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren also said that “Fayose has been served with charges alongside his company, Spotless.” The former Governor has been in EFCC’s custody since he surrendered himself on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. The anti-graft agency also obtained an order from a Federal High Court mandating it to keep Fayose for 14…
Muhammadu Buhari has called on traditional rulers across the country to continue to build bridges of unity to ensure the development of the country. Buhari made the disclosure at the official launch of a book “the Benin Monarchy an Anthology of Benin history” held in Benin on Saturday in commemoration of the 2nd coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin Oba Ewuare 11. The president, represented by the Secretary to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr Boss Mustapha commended the good relationship that exist between the Sultanate and the Benin Kingdom saying it should cut across the country. He said…
Lawmakers on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may impeach Senate President Bukola Saraki in a few days, Senator Godswill Akpabio has revealed. The APC Senators had agreed to drop the earlier planned impeachment move against Saraki at an executive session on Wednesday. But after a brawl after Saraki failed to recognise Akpabio at plenary on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, the Akwa-Ibom state senator revealed that a “new leadership” would be formed soon. Akpabio, a former minority leader, advised Saraki to borrow a leaf from him and resign his position as Senate President following his defection from the…
Chief Osita Chidoka has said there was no opposition to the nomination of chief Peter Obi as the Vice-Presidential candidate to Alhaji Atiku Abubarkar. Chidoka, who is the Special Adviser on Strategy and External Engagement to Prince Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the assertion on Wednesday in Awka. He blamed the initial disquiet by some stakeholders on the channel (social media) through which they might have received the announcement. The PDP chieftain said the meeting of party stakeholders in Enugu was not to oppose the nomination of Obi but to discuss why the presidential…
Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has urged people to change their lifestyle in favour of nature conservation towards sustainable environment in the state. Ambode gave the advice during the 2018 Annual Walk for Nature on Saturday to advocate sustainable living and conservation of natural resources. Represented by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, he said that it was imperative to combat the impacts of pollution on the nation’s ecosystem. The governor said that it was important to combat pollution on biodiversity and human health by shifting to a more conscious approach to consumption and interaction with the environment. “The theme of…
Aisha Buhari has restated her commitment towards uplifting the lives of women, youths and vulnerable children in Nigeria. Mrs Buhari stated this on Saturday shortly after she was decorated with the “Deborah Award’’ in recognition of her selfless service to humanity by the Diocese of Gwagwalada, Anglican Communion. The award ceremony was conducted to commemorate the 2018 Episcopal Harvest with the theme: “Harvest of Ceaseless Blessings’’. Mrs Buhari, who was represented by the wife of former Military Administrator of Katsina State, Mrs Grace Shamah, called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in praying for the peace and progress of the country.…