Nigerian musician and songwriter Douglas Jack Agu popularly known as Runtown who has been in a legal struggle for 7 months with his former record Label Eric Many has won the court case. In a judgment delivered by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday 23rd January, Runtown’s former record label, Eric Many has...
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Rihanna takes her father to court for stealing her brand name
American pop singer and actress Rihanna Fenty has taken her father Ronald Fenty to court for stealing her brand name Fenty to launch a business for himself. Rihanna claims her father recently started a talent development company in 2017 called Fenty Entertainment and he is profiting off the reputation she has created with Fenty.
BBNaija 2019 set to host in Nigeria, as audition begins February 1
The producers of the Africa’s popular reality TV show, BBNaija, have announced that the Big Brother House will be located in Nigeria as the show is set to return for a fourth season. The Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe who disclosed this at a media briefing held in Lagos said auditions for the show will...
Streaming figures of music service, Tidal under investigation in Norway
The streaming figures of music service Tidal are under investigation in Norway over claims the numbers of listeners to 2016 albums by Beyonce and Kanye West, among others, were inflated. The Norwegian authorities said they would explore whether “someone” had manipulated the figures but did not name any individuals or companies. Tidal’s lawyer said the...
Ycee finally leaves his former label, Tinny Entertainment
Nigerian Rapper, Ycee, says he has finally left his former label, Tinny Entertainment, that brought him into limelight. Ycee, whose real name is Oludemilade Alejo, who disclosed this on his Twitter handle, said he was officially confirming his exit from the label following speculations that he left the company since August 2018.
Eddie Murphy signs a new deal to make a sequel of “Coming to America”
Popular American Actor, Eddie Murphy has signed a new deal to make a sequel of “Coming to America”. Reports say over 30 years after Murphy starred as Prince Akeem in Coming to America, the actor will star in a sequel that will be scripted by Blackish creator Kenya Barris. The sequel will reportedly revolve around...
Lady Gaga tenders public apology for her 2013 collaboration with R. Kelly
American pop star, Lady Gaga, has tendered a heartfelt public apology for her 2013 collaboration with embattled RnB singer, R. Kelly, who is currently plagued with series of sexual allegations. According to the 32-year-old’s statement posted on Twitter, after the recent Lifetime documentary series which chronicled allegations of abuse, predatory behaviour and paedophilia against singer...
Legendary American rapper, Eminem becomes highest selling artist in the World
Legendary American rapper, Eminem has become the highest selling artist in the world as he reportedly sold more albums than any other artiste in the World in 2018. According to BuzzAngle Music’s 2018 Year-End Report, the 46-year-old rapper earned 755,027 units in album sales despite releasing his tenth studio album, ‘Kamikaze’, in August of 2018....
Basketmouth announces his first feature film, “The Exorcism of Alu”
Ace Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known as Basketmouth has announced his first feature film, “The Exorcism of Alu”, set for release in Cinemas across the country. Basketmouth shared a poster of the film on his Instagram Page, stating that the film is scheduled for release on January 15 this year.
Don Jazzy addresses reports on the purported collapse of his record label
Nigerian record producer, singer and songwriter, Don Jazzy has addressed reports making the rounds on the purported collapse of his record label “Mavin records”. In a series of tweets via his official verified twitter handle, the producer in response to a question by one of his followers, who wanted to know if the record label...
Tope Alabi tops the list as the best artiste of 2018 in Nigeria
Popular Nigerian gospel artist and actress, Tope Alabi has topped the list as the best artiste of 2018 in Nigeria and also claimed the spot for most album played in the year by Boomplay, a music streaming service in Africa. Davido’s “Assurance” claimed the spot for most-played song while “Mind” by DMW is the second...
Wizkid announces his intention to quit music temporarily
Starboy records boss and frontline act, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has announced his intention to quit music temporarily. The “Fever” crooner took to his verified Twitter handle, to announce that he would be taking a much-deserved rest till March, this year. Wizkid, who did not reveal the reason for his intended break, has...
Burna Boy clinches the most wins at the 2019 Soundcity MVP Awards
Afro-fusion star, Damini Ogulu popularly called Burna Boy has clinched the most wins at the 2019 Soundcity MVP Awards, taking home four plaques including ‘African Artiste of the Year’. He also took the ‘Song of the Year’, ‘Listener’s Choice’ and ‘Best Make MVP at the award show held in Lagos. Davido and Wizkid got one...
A US judge rejects Ed Sheeran’s call for a lawsuit against him to be dropped
A US judge has rejected Ed Sheeran’s call for a lawsuit accusing him of copying parts of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On” to be dropped. In his released decision, District Judge Louis Stanton said a jury should decide. He said he found “substantial similarities between several of the two works’ musical elements”. Meanwhile Sheeran...
Barack Obama makes debut on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart
Former US president Barack Obama has made his debut on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart this week. According to Billboard Hot R&B charts, the former 44th President earned a spot at #22 for his appearance on a track from the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” called “One Last Time.” In addition to Obama, the 4-minute track...
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West expecting a fourth child
American reality TV personality, Kim Kardashian and rapper Kanye West are expecting a fourth child – again using a surrogate. Kardashian and West’s third child, Chicago, was born through a surrogate in January 2018. The couple has two other children North and Saint. They turned to surrogacy after doctors warned Kardashian of serious health risks...
Genevieve Nnaji celebrates two decades in the film industry
Nollywood actress and film maker, Genevieve Nnaji has celebrated two decades in the film industry. Nnaji, who recently premiered her directorial debut, ‘Lion Heart’, began acting at the age of 19 in 1998 with the movie, ‘Most Wanted’. The actress marked her 20 years in the art of filmmaking in her New Year post, while...
Mike Tyson announces plans to host Kind Music Festival in California
American former professional boxer Mike Tyson has announced plans to host Kind Music Festival in California, an all-ages ”pop-up” that embraces the state’s updated cannabis regulations. The 52-year old in a press release said the event will kick off on February 23 this year, on Tyson’s Ranch Resort in the Desert Hot Springs. Reports say...
Richard Mofe Damijo calls for attitudinal reorientation amongst individuals
Veteran Nigerian actor, Richard Mofe Damijo, popularly known as RMD has called for attitudinal reorientation amongst individuals, while emphasizing that the principle of faith and trust in God’s word was a workable means of attaining envisioned heights. In a 2019 New Year message, the actor said faking success is not a guarantee of it, but...
Dr. Sid and his wife, Simi Esiri welcome their second child
Nigerian singer, Dr. Sid and his wife, Simi Esiri have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. Simi took to Instagram to reveal that their little princess, named Sarah, was born on Christmas eve. She shared photos of Sarah with their first daughter, Sidney who was born in 2015.
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American singer, Miley Cyrus confirms her marriage to actor, Liam Hemsworth
American singer, Miley Cyrus has confirmed her marriage to Australian actor Liam Hemsworth after reportedly dating off and on for 10 years. The 26 year old who met her husband on the set of their 2010 movie ‘The Last Song’ took to social media to share images of them after they tied the knot in...