Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has sent a heartfelt message to his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. This comes after copying the Portugal superstar’s celebration following his landmark goal in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Sevilla. According to him, equalling Ronaldo’s club-record 59 goals in a calendar year is an incredible feat, and it is a massive honour to be able to do what the football icon did in 2013. Mbappe added that Cristiano is his football idol, and he is definitely the best player in Real Madrid’s history. His words, “It’s incredible, in my first [full] year to be able to…
Author: David Folami
Former first lady Michelle Obama has said that Christmas cards are a big deal for her family. She recently had her say while appearing as a guest on the Dec. 15 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she and Barack Obama send out a massive amount of holiday greeting cards to family, friends and associates every single year, and it has been a habit for many years. Michelle added that her family actually distributes more than 100,000 Christmas cards to their loved ones annually. Her words, “You know, we checked. It’s over 100,000.…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that the club is not distracted by Manchester City’s good form. Recall that City moved to the top of the Premier League before the Gunners reclaimed number one spot hours later with a 1-0 win at Everton. According to him, despite City increasing the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their clash with David Moyes’ Everton, it had no impact on his players. Arteta added that his players will keep focusing on improving their performances and guaranteeing good results. His words, “We are not looking at that. I know you guys do. The only thing…
Popular singer Ciara has said that she sees her kids influencing future generations someday. She recently had her say while attending the TikTok Awards at Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she believes her 8-year-old daughter, Sienna Princess, has what it takes to be a content creator when she grows up because she loves representing her gender. Ciara added that despite being two years old, Amora Princess is already confident enough to be an influencer for girls all over the world. Her words, “Listen, Amora just turned 2, but that little girl, she’s…
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini has blasted striker Evan Ferguson’s impact at the club. He recently admitted that the Republic of Ireland striker is not convincing him, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Ferguson has clearly not gotten into the swing of things since he joined from Brighton, and he needs to do a lot more to guarantee a spot in his team. Gasperini added that while his selection calls have been right thus far, attacking reinforcements will be needed in the near future. His words, “We made too many poor passes in attack; there were opportunities to…
Popular Canadian rapper Drake has lost a whopping $200,000. This comes after he placed a bet on YouTuber Jake Paul to defeat boxer Anthony Joshua, and fans have been reacting. Jake suffered the second loss of his fighting career against the Brit, who knocked him out in the sixth round of their bout in Miami on Friday night. Drake had boasted about his bet on Instagram, sharing the huge amount he had wagered, with the caption, “Jakeyyyyy boy. Lock tf in.” The Canadian artist was supposed to pocket a massive £1.2million ($1.64m) if Paul had beaten AJ, who ultimately emerged…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has said that the club is ready to enter the January transfer market. He recently said that MUFC will do business only if the perfect player is available, and fans have been reacting. According to him, even though the AFCON will have no bearing on United’s activity in January, the club will be on the lookout for players who can have both a short and long term impact. Amorim added that he was very pleased with the decision to sign Lammens, and the club is happy to have the Belgian around. His words, “The only…
Popular fashion entrepreneur Veekee James has said that the habit of saving special dresses for future occasions is bad. She recently had her say while speaking on Unfiltered and Extra Spicy, hosted by Ify Mogwekwu. According to her, Nigerians should stop saving dresses for tomorrow when the future is not promised to any one of us. Veekee added that she would love to style Cardi B and Beyoncé someday because they are very fashionable. Her words, “Making noise is content. Even if you just wake up and jump on your bed, it’s real life. It’s content. I have answered.” On…
£100 million is a worthy price tag for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Marlon Harewood has said. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Manchester United would not regret paying such a high fee for the England international because he is one of the best midfielders in the EPL. Marlon added that he is still shocked that Newcastle United allowed a quality player like Anderson leave. His words, “Yes, massively. I’m actually really surprised that Newcastle let him go. But with all the fair play and everything that is going…
Popular comedian Larry J has said that Artificial Intelligence cannot replace comedy. He recently had his say while speaking on the growing influence of AI in creative spaces, and fans have been reacting. According to him, AI can only try to replace comedy, but its lack of human timing and emotions will make it an impossible task in the end. Larry J added that the fourth edition of his annual “family-friendly” comedy showcase, scheduled to be held on December 25, 2025, will be free from offensive or inappropriate content. His words, “AI can try, but it can’t capture human timing,…
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has opened up about his struggles after a controversial £125 million ($167m) transfer from Newcastle in the summer. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, adapting to life at Anfield amid tactical change, physical setbacks and fluctuating results has been difficult thus far, but he intends to turn things around. Isak added that fighting out of a tough period is something he is used to because he has done it before. His words, “No, I don’t think so. I don’t really have the answer to…
Popular rapper Naeto C has opened up about his decision to step back from active music. He recently shared plans to release new material in the coming year, and fans have been reacting. According to him, his break from music was a personal decision shaped largely by family priorities and long-term life goals, and his early involvement in the industry was driven mainly by passion rather than fame or commercial success. The lyricist added that getting married in 2012 and becoming a father a year later made him realize that he needed to restructure his future. His words, “I think…
Former Atlético Madrid player Paulo Futre has advised Lamine Yamal to get a girlfriend. He recently tipped the Barcelona wonderkid to become the best in the world, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes Yamal needs a stable romantic relationship to help him mature because meeting the mother of your children early can go a long way towards transforming a player’s professionalism. He added that a relationship will also reduce distractions and increase the youngster’s responsibility on and off the pitch. His words, “Lamine Yamal is young (18 years old), and it is important that he has…
Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has said that marriage is overrated. She recently had her say during an interview with Naija FM, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she has seen several cases where long-term couples break up shortly after tying the knot, hence why she believes cohabiting might be a better option. Yvonne added that while she is open to remarriage, she is not actively seeking it. Her words, “I am open to remarriage if it comes, but I am not looking for it. I have learnt not to say ‘never’. I think marriage is overrated. A lot…
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has labelled FIFA’s The Best XI a joke. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Raphinha’s exclusion was a very terrible decision, given the scale of his output after helping Barcelona win three trophies last season. Flick added that the Brazilian’s influence was very obvious last term, therefore it should not be overlooked. His words, “There’s something I wanted to comment on. FIFA’s Best XI is a joke. It’s unbelievable that Raphinha isn’t in it. His influence was incredible. He was the top scorer in…
Legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is set to be posthumously honoured with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy has recognised Fela as the architect of Afrobeat, whose work transformed the genre and influenced generations of artists. “An architect of Afrobeat, honoured for a lifetime of influence. Fela Kuti was a Nigerian musician, producer, arranger, political radical, activist, and the father of Afrobeat. In the 1960s, he created the genre by combining funk, jazz, salsa, calypso, and a blend of traditional Nigerian rhythms,” a press statement read in part. Fela will be joining…
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has urged the club not to look for excuses in their latest Premier League title bid. He recently revealed that every club has its own problems, and fans have been reacting. According to him, all EPL teams suffer setbacks over the course of a season, so Arteta and Arsenal players cannot afford to let their heads drop when obstacles are faced. Henry added that he believes Arsenal has what it takes to win the league, but the players must ensure they give everything to cross the finish line. His words, “Injuries, the busy calendar – let’s…
Popular reality TV star Kris Jenner has said that she believes her grandson, Tatum, can communicate with her late ex-husband, Robert Kardashian Sr. She recently had her say on a recent episode of The Kardashians while visiting her daughter Kylie Jenner’s home, and fans have been reacting. According to her, three-year-old Tatum once said he wanted to “call Honey,” and “Honey” was exactly what her late ex-husband, Robert Kardashian Sr., used to call her when he was alive. Kris added that Tatum once went as far as telling her a full story, describing his grandfather as funny, with tears in…
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has said that Enzo Maresca will not be the club’s manager next season. The Italian is being mooted as a successor to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he believes that what is going on behind the scenes at Chelsea will lead to another change in the Stamford Bridge dugout in the near future. Carragher added that no ambitious coach will turn down the opportunity to manage the fantastic squad at Manchester City. His words, “Curious that we hear him linked with the Manchester City job next summer –…
Wizkid’s son, Bolu Balogun, has shared a motivational tweet about his musical journey. He recently had his say via his X account, and fans have been reacting. According to him, since he started his music journey, he has watched people come and go, and while some people believed before it made sense, others only showed love when they had to. Bolu added that his music career is just beginning, and the sky is his starting point. His words, “Since I started my music journey, I’ve watched people come and go. There were people who believed before it made sense, and…