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  Former Big Brother Naija, BBN, reality star, Beauty Tukura, has asserted that the show may be wired to be “toxic.” She said the reality show is “extremely toxic”, adding that even the fans are also toxic. The former beauty queen stated this on a podcast recently. Beauty, who was disqualified from the show for breaking house’s rules, said, “I was in the Big Brother House for just two weeks. And the circumstances which I left, I feel like a lot of people did not really get to know me. You know Big Brother House there’s a way it is, whether you like it or not. I can’t explain it. “It is extremely toxic. In most of the communities outside, you still see the toxicity play out somehow within the fans and all of that. I think the show is wired that way.” She, however, said she did not regret going on the show.  recalls that Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Phyna, weeks ago came out to say that the reality show was toxic. She said, “F*ck BBN, that sh*t is to...

  The ninth edition of the Africa Movie Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday at Eko Hotels, Lagos State. It was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and former Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi Nigerian actress, Osas Ighodaro won the Best Actress in Drama, while three former Big Brother housemates became big winners at the event. Tobi Bakre won Best Actor in Drama, Elozonam won Best Online Social Content Category, while Diane Russet won the ‘Best Original Drama Series.’ Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwo also won the 2023 Industry Merit award. Ex BBNaija housemate, Beauty Tukura won the AMVCA Best Dressed award for the year (Female), while influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa won the award for Best Dressed award for the year (Male)/ Anikulapo also won the Best Overall Movie, In Africa Here is a full list of winners for the AMVCA 2023: Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Bimbo Ademoye – Selina Bes...

  Afro House has long been considered an underground genre on the African continent. Afro House is a subgenre of house music that originated in South Africa. Despite having its own distinct sound, a fusion of Kwaito, Tribal, Deep House, and Soulful House, it is frequently classified as a subgenre of Deep or Soulful House in South Africa. It has a rhythm that tells a story. It has a rich history in Africa and is frequently played faster than most other dance music genres. Afro house music is described as spiritual by some. Driving beats, rich percussion, soulful vocals, and the use of traditional African instruments are the hallmarks of afro house music which captures the spirit and energy of African music. Percussion instruments played in South African townships heavily influenced Afro-house. Its rhythms were programmed for many years to sound like traditional African instruments like Djembe, Mbira, Kora, Marimba, and Dunun giving it a sound that sounds both ancie...

  Justin Long and Kate Bosworth  are officially married, he shared on the May 9 episode of his podcast  The Live Free or Die Hard actor revealed his new status as husband while recalling his time in Bulgaria, where the couple filmed the movie  Barbarian . "I was there while I was like really falling in love with my now-wife," he told guest Kyra Sedgwick . "She came to visit and I had never been comfortable with…set visits. I like to separating the relationship... But, yeah, I loved having her there and we just had the most magical time." The 44-year-old added, "It helped me having her there. She'd help me with scenes. It was the best." (In addition to Barbarian , both Justin and Kate starred in the 2022 film House of Darkness .) Kate, 40, also seemed to confirm the nuptials by giving a glimpse of her apparent wedding band, worn with her engagement ring, during an Amazon Live video with It was just last month that Just...

  Blake Lively unveiled her latest hair transformation in the first photos of the upcoming movie adaptation of  Colleen Hoover 's best-selling novel. Playing redheaded florist Lily Bloom, the actress stepped out with a new red 'do on the New York City set on May 15. Blake also rocked a bright fuchsia jacket over a pastel pink tee and long brown dress as she filmed on a sidewalk. At one point in the day, the 35-year-old ditched her rose-colored tops to reveal her frock's halterneck detail for a scene with co-star Justin Baldoni , who plays her love interest Ryle Kincaid in addition to serving as the movie's director. Blake's half-sister Robyn Lively was also spotted on set, though it's unclear if she was there visiting or as a part in the film. Additional casting details for the highly anticipated flick has been very hush-hush, though it was announced last month that  1923 actor  Brandon Sklenar will be playing Atlas Corrigan,...

  Nigerian hip-hop artist, Erihga Agarivbie, better known as Erigga is contemplating smoking for two weeks non-stop to set a new Guinness World Record. He disclosed this via his Twitter handle on Monday. His revelation is coming on the heels of the news of Hilda Baci, a Nigerian chef who broke the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. Erigga expressed desperation to enter into the World Guinness Book of Record. He asked fans for suggestions on how he could achieve it before later contemplating smoking for two weeks to set record for the longest non-stop smoking by individual. The rapper wrote, “Watin persin wan do when go break record? Abi make I smoke for 2weeks straight without food.”

  Jasmine Okafor, a content creator and daughter of the famous comic actor, John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly called Mr Ibu, has been engaged by Nollywood actor Ken Erics. Recall that Jasmine had in November 2022 announced divorce from her UK-based husband, stating that her husband had lied to her about his previous marriage and kids. A trending video on social media showed the moment actor Ken Erics engaged Jasmine in the presence of their friends. Sharing the proposal video on her Instagram page, Jasmine appreciated the actor for reviving her love life and also making her believe in love again. Jasmine wrote: “I have tasted Your Love. And it’s so sweet. Thank you so much for reviving my love life. You made me believe I could love again. Cheers to forever with you @kenerics. “There is madness in loving you, but it is that lack of reason that makes it feel so flawless. Your laughter is what I’m most craziest about.”

  Big Brother Naija ex-housemate, Erica Nlewedim, has revealed her ideal husband. The reality star disclosed that she would gladly marry a great cook. She disclosed this via her Twitter handle on Saturday. The 27-year-old wrote, “If you are a good cook, I’ll marry you.” Her revelation elicited a lot of marriage proposals as several men thronged to the comment section to display their cooking skills. She was yet to react to any of the proposals at the time of filing this report.  recalls that Erica recently cried out on social media after she lost all her expensive jewellery during a recent trip to South Africa. She said she could save only the one she was wearing at the airport.

  Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union has revealed why she loves to be in a romantic relationship with a black man. She said being in love with a black man makes her feel “complete.” The ‘Bad Boys II’ star stated this in a recent interview with ESSENCE. She said: “It [being in love with a black man] feels complete. It feels like he loves every part of me—all the good, the bad, the ugly, the indifferent, the painfully average. But he loves me differently.” The thespian added that black men are great partners.

  Popular actor, Joseph Momodu, has issued a disclaimer over a trending raunchy video of crossdresser, Bobrisky and a man many assumed to be him. Bobrisky had shared a sexual video with an unidentified man to advertise an aphrodisiac product. The raunchy video elicited mixed reactions with many questioning the identity of the man and contemplating if it was Joseph Momodu. Reacting via his Instagram page, the movie star clarified that the man in the video isn’t him, adding that they only share a resemblance. He urged those lambasting him over the video to desist from doing so, stressing that he isn’t the model advertising the product with Bobrisky. He wrote: “My attention is drawn to a disturbing video trending online, about an influencer & a model Advertising a product, while the model used by this influencer shared striking looks with me accidentally, let it be known that it is not me, please, you people should stop insulting me already.”

  Grammy-award-winning British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has hinted at quitting music. The ‘Shape of You’ crooner standing copyright infringement trial at Manhattan Federal Court, United States, said he would quit making music if found guilty of ripping off Marvin Gaye’s soul classic ‘Let’s Get it On’. Gaye’s co-writer, Ed Townsend’s heirs, accused Ed Sheeran of lifting a four-chord progression from the 1973 soul classic in his hit song ‘Thinking Out Loud’. They are seeking a whopping $100 million in restitution. However, Ed Sheeran vehemently denied the claims, saying it’s “insulting”. When asked by his lawyer Ilene Farkas about the toll the trial is taking on him, Ed Sheeran said, “If that happens [that I’m found guilty], I’m done, I’m stopping.” “I find it really insulting to devote my whole life to being a performer and a songwriter and have someone diminish it.”  

   Big Brother Naija’s ex-housemate, Doyinsola David, simply known as Doyin, has revealed plans to buy private jets and mansions for some of her friends when she is “super duper rich.” The reality star said she was grateful for the friends she made at the Big Brother house and vowed to reward their friendships handsomely once she is wealthy. She expressed her love for her colleagues Beauty Tukura, Chizzy, Modella and Allysyn. Taking to her Twitter handle on Wednesday, she wrote: “Woke up this morning feeling grateful for the friendships I made in the big brother house. “I love you @beautyetukura @apet_modella @AllysynAudu @OfficialChizzy_. “I can’t wait to become super duper rich so I can buy you all private jets and houses.”