Tom Cruise, at 63 still the biggest movie star in a room full of them, finally got to hold his own Oscar on a Hollywood stage on Sunday night. “Making movies is not what I do, it’s who I am,” said Cruise. He was composed as always, but at moments seemed near tears as he spoke, grasping...
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Baba Ijesha Not Acquitted – Lagos AG
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has debunked reports claiming that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, known as Baba Ijesha, was freed after being cleared by the Court of Appeal, describing the circulating narrative as “false, misleading and irresponsible.” According Pedron while speaking to the journalists, said his office was...
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Nigerian Music Video Director Preaches Against Same Sex Relationship, Fans Back It Up With Bible Verses
Nigerian Music Video Director Preaches Against Same Sex Relationship, Fans Back It Up With Bible Verses
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Don Jazzy Signs 21-Year-Old Cupidszn To Mavin Records, Debuts MYTH-ERA EP
Music producer Don Jazzy has signed 21-year-old Nigerian singer CupidSZN to Mavin Records after a four-year pursuit that started with a direct message from the artist’s father. According to Don Jazzy in a post: “4 years ago… a father who believed so much in his 17yr old talented son, sent me a DM to listen...
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As China Cracks Down On Stories About Men In Love, Female Fans Mourn The Idealized Romances
For Cindy Zhong, like many young Chinese women, a relaxing night used to mean curling up with a steamy story about two men in love. Then her favorite authors, and their tales, started disappearing. Fans of the popular Danmei same-sex romance genre, written and read mainly by straight women, say the Chinese government is carrying out the...
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Singer Akon Arrested Near Atlanta For Missing Court Over Suspended License
Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn’t show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license. Police records show Akon, whose legal name is Aliaune Thiam, was arrested Friday by police in Chamblee, just northeast of Atlanta. Akon was taken to the DeKalb County...