Popular actress Gabrielle Union has shared her experience with racism in Hollywood. Recall that the moviestar had penned her sad experience in her book, “Supreme Actresses: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Hollywood,” released in 2021. Remphasizing her ordeal with racists, Gabrielle shared that despite the success of women of colour in Hollywood, the challenges faced must be highlighted as well. According to her, the racism was so bad that there was a long drought of black teen shows on TV until Halle Berry won the Oscar for ‘Monster’s Ball.’ She stated that even when more roles became available after Halle’s…
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France legend Emmanuel Petit has said that Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence wouldn’t have snubbed Mourinho or Pep Guardiola if they were in charge at Tottenham. Recall that Spurs coach Thomas Frank asked the duo to applaud the fans after their uninspiring defeat to Chelsea, but they gave the Dane the cold shoulder. According to Petit, despite the apology both players tendered after the game, their actions meant that they do not respect their manager. He added that Frank must’ve been very hurt by their attitude because he never condemns his players in public. His words, “I think…
Grammy-nominated singer Akon has a special message for his fans ahead of his India concert. The “Blame It On Me” singer is set to kick off his concert in Delhi on the 9th of November, 2025. In a clip he shared online, Akon vowed to bring the party of the year straight to his Indian fans on the 9th, urging them to turn up in their numbers on that day. According to him, he cannot wait to meet up with lovers of his music in the country because they have history to make together. “Y’all ready, India. It’s your boy…
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has opened up on family life outside of football. He recently shared how he battles with his daughter Vivienne over his phone, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he regularly tries to get his phone from his daughter because his baby girl likes taking pictures with it. Kane added that he does not even have a stable screen saver since Vivienne never lets his smartphone rest. His words, “The last photo? It’s actually me trying to get my phone off my daughter, Vivienne. She had my phone and as you can see, she…
Popular rapper A$AP Rocky has hailed his partner Rihanna for inspiring him to win the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. He recently appreciated Riri for her support over the years while celebrating his major career moment. Accepting the recognition on stage, he took a moment to remind Rihanna of a promise he once made. According to him, he once told his woman how her life inspires him to earn lots of recognition career-wise, so he is proud to be delivering on the heartfelt promise years later. “Baby girl, I love you, boo,” he said. He recalled telling her years ago, “Yo,…
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has said that Liverpool was not Florian Wirtz’s first choice. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite joining the Reds in the summer, Wirtz and his family members initially preferred a record move to Real Madrid. He added that the young midfielder eventually decided to join the English club after Madrid failed to bid for him. His words, “The Wirtz family and Florian knew that extending his contract was our top priority. We were very cautious with salaries during the summer transfers. But…
Nollywood actress Osas Ighodaro has paid an emotional tribute to her late mother five years after her death. She recently shared a photo of her mother on Instagram, writing that she will always love and miss her. According to her, she can only pray for God to keep watching over her mum in heaven because she was a very good woman. Describing the deceased as her guardian angel, Osas disclosed that she hopes she is making her late mother proud. “Yesterday, today and always. I love and miss you so much Mummy. 5 years gone already. May God continue to…
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has defended teammate Lamine Yamal over the scrutiny he has faced in recent weeks. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, despite the fact that the youngster is always in the spotlight, people should never doubt Yamal’s professionalism on and off the pitch. Balde added that Lamine deserves more appreciation for his football achievements at a very young age. His words, “It’s true that he’s always in the spotlight, but I think Lamine is a great professional despite his young age. What he is doing…
Wife of late Nollywood actor Mr Ibu, Stella Maris, has revealed that she is battling depression. She recently cried out for help on social media, and Nigerians have been reacting. Sharing a clip of herself on Instagram, Stella said that only those who are close to her can understand how much pain and suffering she has endured in recent times. Announcing that she is depressed at the moment, Ibu’s widow urged God to answer her prayers and make life comfortable for her and her kids. “I’m passing through depression right now only those close to me will understand I have…
Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford has pledged to do better for the Spanish team. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he realizes that he could have played better against Elche over the weekend, so fans can rest assured that he’ll improve his performance as the season progresses. Rashford added that the latest victory was important after the tough defeat against Real Madrid. His words, “I try to give my best. I could have done better against Elche and I promise to improve, but I’m generally happy with my performance.…
Warner Records President of A&R, Steve Carless, has said that Blue Ivy is the reason “Brown Skin Girl” made it to Beyoncé’s album. Recall that the song became a fan favourite when it was released in 2019 as part of “The Lion King” soundtrack, earning a Grammy Award for “Best Music Video” in 2021. Speaking on the latest episode of One of One: A PLLRS Podcast, Carless revealed that Beyoncé wasn’t initially keen on the track, but Blue convinced herto give it a chance. According to him, despite submitting the demo version of the song with the confidence that Bey…
Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that his dream is to win the 2026 World Cup. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, coaching the most successful national team in history was an opportunity he couldn’t turn down, so he intends to make the best use of his time with Brazil. Ancelotti added that amid the massive expectations ahead of the tournament, he’ll do everything possible to ensure Brazil shines on the global stage once again. His words, “Managing the Brazilian national team – the most successful in history…
Popular celebrity Taylor Swift has tightened her personal security amid concerns over stalking incidents. A source recently revealed that the singer has been keeping a low profile in recent weeks, even while attending her fiancé Travis Kelce’s NFL games. Reports have said that Swift’s security team is presently maintaining a constant watch of her movements and reviewing her schedule in detail to guarantee her protection throughout the day. The US Sun has claimed that the global superstar and her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce, agreed to allocate around $8 million yearly toward an improved security team, an increase of $2…
Former Brazil goalkeeper Emerson Leao has criticised Ancelotti’s appointment as manager. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, Ancelotti’s appointment reflects the sad state of Brazilian coaching, and his lack of familiarity with domestic talent will make the job difficult for him. Leao added that Carlo’s communication style is also not suitable for the crop of Brazilian players he’ll have to manage. His words, “I’m disappointed that a foreigner had to come because our own coaches haven’t delivered. Managing Brazil is much harder than managing Real Madrid – here,…
Popular singer Justin Bieber has confessed that he will not be touring any time soon. He recently revealed that the idea of touring is currently daunting because he has been going on tours for too long. Reflecting on his music career during his Twitch stream, Bieber shared that even though he always loves his touring experience at first, it gets tiring eventually. According to him, he tries to be selective about the performances he does nowadays, and it’ll stay that way for a long time. Bieber stated that he prefers organizing shows within one city these days, so he can…
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has said that he is not the next Peter Schmeichel. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, while he appreciates chants from MUFC fans comparing him to the legendary goalkeeper, he is just Senne Lammens trying to help the team. Lammens added that Schmeichel is one of the best goalies ever, and that is a level he is not even close to yet. His words, “I don’t listen to it too much during the game but I saw it afterwards. I’m not Schmeichel in…
Popular singer, Gabriel Oche Amanyi, a.k.a Terry G, has said that he sings for the devil. He recently revealed that Satan is actually the source of his wealth, and fans have been reacting. In a now–deleted post he shared on social media, Terry G reacted to the rumours about his health, announcing that he is alive and well. According to him, the reports circulating about his death online are very false, and he is very much hale and hearty. He stated that those behind the evil rumours should refrain from spreading evil things about him online. “My phone has been…
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has said that he was faster than Cristiano Ronaldo during training sessions at Old Trafford. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, after several 30-yard tests between both of them, he was consistently quicker than CR7, with Owen Hargreaves coming in second. Rooney added that even though Ronaldo is quite fast while dribbling with the ball, he is not so quick without it. His words, “We’d done tests at over 30 yards, I think it was, and I was topping that, and Owen Hargreaves…
Popular rapper Cardi B has said that she is experiencing targeted hate from different angles. The “Money” crooner recently revealed that she is tired of people constantly sending dark energy her way. Speaking on Space hours ago, Cardi B shared that she presently tries to find peace amid all of the chaos by spending lots of time with her man. According to her, she indulges in habits like cooking more often nowadays just so she can ward off all of the ill treatment that could potentially tamper with her mental health. Cardi stated that during her latest meet-and-greet, it was…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim risked losing his job by sticking to his principles, Rio Ferdinand has said. The Red Devils are in great spirits after securing consecutive Premier League victories against Sunderland, Liverpool and Brighton, easing the pressure on the Portuguese manager. According to him, while he admires the former Sporting CP coach’s determination to stick to what he knows, he was basically playing Russian Roulette with his job. Ferdinand added that everyone wanted Amorim to tweak his system to guarantee maximum results, and he is happy to see him doing that nowadays. His words, “I admire it to…