Starboy has no interest whatsoever in Nigerian politics because he feels politicians are a joke. The music star was asked by a fan on Twitter on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, if he wished to join politics in future. His feedback was not so desirable. “Hmmmm not really.. Just funny what i see and read sometimes,” he tweeted in response to the question. That was after tweeting, “Government for my country na joke!” Starboy has done well for himself to gain acceptance in the far shores of the US ever since his ‘One dance’ collaboration with Drake.
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Taylor Swift ‘s name might have got dragged through the dirt last year – but it looks like she’s about to come out swinging. Shortly after Taylor ‘broke the internet’ by deleting all of her posts from Twitter and Instagram accounts and blacking out her personal website – she’s back with glitchy 10-second footage of a slithering snake. Die-hard Swift fans are anticipating that the social media campaign can only mean one thing – a new album. Taylor’s carefully painted image as a squeaky-clean pop star was destroyed last year when Kim Kardashian released a certain home video on Snapchat…
Multihyphenate Tyra Banks exclaimed that she was “very, very hungry” for a big cheesy slice of pizza by the time she hit the Fonda Theatre stage in Hollywood late Sunday night for the keynote talk at Galore Media’s first annual female empowerment-focused Girl Cult festival. Turns out it was a theme in her talk that touched on body image, being a successful business woman and the racial tensions in the nation. “I want to talk to you about adversity and obstacles and haters and things in life that get in the way of whatever the hell that we want!” declared…
Pals for life, Blac Chyna and Amber Rose paraded their close friendship for all to see at a Hollywood party on Monday night. The former strippers showcased their busty physiques in micro dresses as they enjoyed their night on the town together. Amber, 33, covered up her signature platinum buzz cut with a long brunette wig and looked nearly unrecognisable; while Chyna, 29, opted for one of her favorite white blonde bob wigs. Chyna, who has a son with rapper Tyga and a daughter with Rob Kardashian, opted for a nude off-the-shoulder mini dress decorated with black tassels. She added…
Mercy Johnson-Okojie has revealed why she is extremely in love and crazy about her husband. According to the Nollywood actress, it is because her husband is a saint and the closest thing after God’s existence. Mercy said in a new interview when asked what drew her to her husband: “My husband is a saint. Everything. My husband is not someone you interact with, with your body. He is someone you commune with, with your soul. You just love his soul. He is everything bottled in one person. I don’t know how to explain him. My husband is the closest thing…
Taraji P. Henson is no stranger to inspiring beauty trends, both on and off screen. Her Empire character, Cookie Lyon, gives the kind of sass and fierce side/cat-eye we’ve come to look forward to on Wednesday night. And IRL? Henson’s new haircut is the stuff of hair goals, as is her makeup. Now, the actress is teaming up with MAC Cosmetics for the second time to deliver even more beauty inspo. Enter: Taraji’s Viva Glam. MAC’s AIDS Fund is exclusively funded and supported by the beauty brand’s famous Viva Glam collections. The only thing more iconic than its red lipstick…
Tributes are still pouring in for the late playwright Faleti as actors in the industry celebrated his contributions to the entertainment and arts industry. Speaking recently, veteran actor Jide Kosoko said Faleti will be remembered towards his contribution in the development of the industry. “He has contributed to the development of the entertainment industry in this country. Baba is a supporter of youths at all times especially when you are on the right course. we will continue to remember him,” Jide Kosoko said. Also, actor Saheed Balogun said: “He has done so well, he translated the National Anthem from English…
Hip hop superstar Jay-Z has spoken out about his feud with Kanye West and explained why he has a “real, real problem” with his former friend. The music mogul was discussing his song “Kill Jay-Z” from the 4:44 album, which features lyrics that appear to directly relate to West. He was adamant the song was not a “diss track” and claimed he was talking about himself. He did, however, say that West had crossed the line by talking about his family on stage during a rant at one of his performances. “It’s not even about Kanye, it really isn’t. His…
After Chris Brown has been teasing fans, he has finally set a release date for his eighth studio album. Heartbreak on a Full Moon is set to release on Halloween, October 31st. Chris Brown announced the release date on his twitter. A little after announcing his release date, Chris also dropped his new single from the album Questions.
The latest estimates put their joint worth at more than $1billion. But it has emerged that Jay Z and Beyonce secured a massive mortgage in order to buy their new $88million 30,000-square-foot Bel Air abode. Public records show that the musical duo secured a home loan of $52.8million, the LA Times reported on Monday. Their off-market purchase is the highest sale of 2017 in Los Angeles County, beating out music mogul David Geffen’s $85 million deal for his Carbon Beach compound. Developed by Dean McKillen, the modern mansion sits on two acres of land high up in the hills with…
Our teem of te week for last week’s Epl weekend. Goalkeeper: It’s Jack Butland we picked our No. 1 spot this week after his outstanding showing in Stoke’s 1-0 win over Arsenal. It’s a unanimous decision among our panel, who have united behind the keeper after he almost single-handedly ensured Stoke were able to demolish Arsenal’s attempted second-half comeback at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday. Steve Nicol hailed him as “safe and secure.” Right-back: Straight in on the right of our defence is Watford’s Kiko Femenia after his role in the Hornets’ convincing 2-0 victory at Bournemouth. Making his Watford…
Thibaut Courtois has warned Tottenham that opponents throughout the season will raise their game at Wembley — and also poked fun at the lack of atmosphere at their temporary home. Spurs will play all of their home games at the national stadium this season as their new ground is completed on the White Hart Lane site. “Wembley is an amazing stadium,” he said. “These stadiums make you want to play even better, it is like a Champions League game where you can rise above yourself. “I think those stadiums make that and all the teams that come here, instead of…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he was especially glad as his team had enjoyed themselves in winning Sunday evening’s La Liga opener 3-0 at Deportivo La Coruna, with the Frenchman playing down any controversy after captain Sergio Ramos was sent off late on. “We always try and play, we know we have the players to do that,” Zidane said. “We want to enjoy ourselves and try and play well. The second goal was what we work on, what we want to do. “When a goal comes out like that, we must all be satisfied. In general we can be…
Manchester United expect Zlatan Ibrahimovic to sign a new contract to stay at Old Trafford as early as this week, reports have said. Free agent Ibrahimovic, 35, is currently recovering from a knee ligament injury sustained in a Europa League match against Anderlecht in April which was expected to keep him out until 2018. The new contract will be announced earlier than expected due to the former Sweden international’s massive recovery. United boss Jose Mourinho has wanted him to sign a contract to stay at the club all along. The pair get on well and Mourinho was hugely impressed not…
Harry Kane has admitted the only way Tottenham can improve this season is by winning a trophy. Spurs have been there or thereabout in the last two Premier League title fights only fail all the time as Leicester and then Chelsea were crowned champions instead. Harry Kane was asked if they need to win something this season, the England international replied: “Yes, that is what we have to do. “Third, second. The only way we can improve is to win something or win the league. That is our aim. That is always our aim. “We have to keep doing what…
Wayne Rooney said it was a “sweet moment” to score the 200th Premier League goal of his career in Everton’s draw at Manchester City on Monday night. The 31-year-old became just the second player to accomplish the feat after Alan Shearer, who finished his career with 260 goals in the Premier League, which began under its current format in 1992. “It was nice,” Rooney said about his record goal after the game. “To do it today in such an important game for us, with tough games coming up, it was a sweet moment and I am sure the red half…
Wayne Rooney sent out a message to critics who mocked him and said he was past his prime after scoring the 200th Premier League goal of his career on Monday night. After scoring in Everton’s draw at Manchester City, the 31-year-old now has two goals in as many Premier League games since leaving Manchester United to rejoin his boyhood club. This performances have come after a difficult final season for Rooney at Old Trafford as he struggled to stay in the plans of Jose Mourinho and also lost his spot in the England squad. “It is not bad for someone…
Pep Guardiola has said a club could activate Barcelona star Lionel Messi’s €300 million buyout clause — but sources have also said that club will not be Manchester City. Barcelona announced last month that an agreement was ready for Messi to sign a new four-year deal, but he has still not put pen to paper, and former Blaugrana presidential candidate Agusti Benedito said he would be shocked if he did so anytime soon. However, Barca remain confident that Messi will sign the extension despite the doubts expressed by ex-club president Joan Laporta and now Benedito, but Neymar’s world-record €222m transfer…
Andreas Pereira is prepared to remain at Manchester United amid interest from Valencia but is ready to seek assurances from Jose Mourinho about the opportunities on offer at Old Trafford. Pereira, 21, is wanted man in La Liga after an impressive campaign on loan at Granada last season. The midfielder was part of United’s squad for the preseason tour of the United States this summer, but he is yet to play so far this season and did not travel to Swansea for the 4-0 win at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday. Pereira, who watched the United under-23s’ 1-1 draw with…
Steven Gerrard has urged Liverpool to do everything in their power to sign Virgil van Dijk from Southampton this summer. Liverpool were interested in Van Dijk earlier this summer before they released a statement apologising to Southampton amid tapping-up allegations. “Yes [Van Dijk is a necessity],” former Liverpool captain Gerrard, now an academy coach at Anfield, said in his role as a BT Sport pundit. “For me, if you want to compete in the league and in the Champions League [Van Dijk is needed]. “It’s been well documented that we need two or three signings in.” Despite Southampton closing in…