Tems gets Golden Globe nomination for best original song

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, also known as Tems, has been nominated for Best Original Score in a motion picture based on her contribution to the “Lift Me Up” soundtrack that was featured on Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Tems was nominated for the award alongside Rihanna, Ludwig Göransson, and Ryan Coogler, who were all significant contributors to the song.

Tems co-wrote the song, which was performed by Rihanna and released on November 4.

The record paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman, who played a lead role in the franchise before he died in 2020 after a battle with colon cancer.

Reacting to news of her nomination, Tems tweeted: “My God!! this one is too much.”

Sina Rambo’s wife reveals their marriage is over as she continues to call him out

Korth Adeleke, the wife of singer Sina Adeleke aka Sina Rambo, has revealed that their one year marriage is over.

She disclosed this as she continued to call him out on her Instastories, accusing him of being lazy and not helping financially.

She also alleged that Sina insults her mum, and then shared a screenshot of her exchange with Sina and his sister, Sade.

Singer Teni shows of her body in new photos

Nigerian singer, Teni, has taken to Instagram to share new photos which captured a slimmer figure of her after a weight loss journey that took several months.

Teni captioned the photos she shared “Cost money to look like me”. The singer was spotted in some of the photos with Broda Shaggi and Phyno.

I don’t do fraud but ‘chop life’ – D’banj

Music star, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has broken silence after his release from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.

The singer was detained on December 6, 2022 over allegations of fraud associated with the N-Power programme.

NPG reports that D’banj was released on self-recognition by the ICPC on Friday. D’banj thereafter took to his social media handles a few hours after he was released and denied any fraudulent dealing.

The singer said he didn’t engage in fraud.

“Investigations are still ongoing, please,” Ogugua said. D’banj’s lawyers also told Saturday Beats, “D’banj was released unconditionally after the ICPC did all they could to find something on him, but they found nothing on him.”

“The ICPC only started the investigation when D’banj was detained. They found nothing on him after he was properly questioned and drilled. They had to even go beyond the scope of their investigation, yet they found nothing. We are glad that they were professional about it. They treated him kindly and released him. He was released on self-recognisance,” D’banj’s legal team led by Pelumi Olajengbesi, said.

Tory Lanez gets third felony charge in Megan Thee Stallion shooting case

Canadian music star, Tory Lanez has been slammed with a third felony charge in the shooting case involving rapper, Megan Thee Stallion.

TMZ reported that court records show the new charge against Tory is felony negligent discharge of a firearm, which comes on top of his previous 2 charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm.

Tory has already pleaded not guilty to the first 2 charges in 2020. He denied Megan’s claim of being the one who shot her in the foot while they were in a vehicle together. Megan took to social media to call him out last month.

She wrote; “Yes, this n**** Tory shot me. You shot me, and you got your publicist and your people to these blogs lying and s***, stop lying!”

Ahead of the trial, the singers have traded jabs in songs, on social media and through other artists.

Tory was still smiling, though, in October when he was fitted for an ankle monitor and put on house arrest until the trial starts.

Jury selection has begun, and opening statements are set for next week.

Actor Ik Ogbonna reacts to the post of Uche Maduagwu who slammed him for advising people to ensure they care for their parents

Actor Ik Ogbonna has knocked his colleague, Uche Maduagwu who trolled him for advising people to ensure they care for their parents.

IK on Monday December 5, shared a post on his Instastories where he harped on the need for people to take care of their parents.

Uche while reacting to the post, mocked IK over his failed marriage. He stated that making a marriage work is a way to honor someone’s parent.

IK saw his comment and asked him to visit a psychiatrist. See their exchange below.

Tiwa Savage Attends British Fashion Awards

Singer, Tiwa Savage, on Monday night attended the British Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

She shared photos and video from the red carpet with her followers on Instagram on Tuesday.

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Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Show PDA at Art Basel Party in Miami

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, who share two children, were spotted looking cozy at a star-studded bash held during the Art Basel Miami event, where the rapper performed.

On Dec. 2, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott were spotted showing some PDA during a trip to Miami.

The two, parents of daughter Stormi Webster, 4, and a 10-month-old baby boy, were photographed hugging and talking at Wayne and Cynthia Boich’s Art Basel 2022 Party in Miami Beach.

Kylie also shared a glass of what appeared to be white wine with Travis.The Kylie Cosmetics founder wore a black leather jacket over a black cut-out mini dress, paired with strappy sandals and sunglasses.

Travis sported a black and red T-shirt, gray baseball cap bearing the words, “Please Give Me Space,” and diamond necklaces and bracelets. He performed at the bash, as did fellow rapper 50 Cent.

The party also attended by Kylie’s sisters, Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian, and Serena Williams and Hailey Bieber.

The event took place four days after Kylie shared new photos of her and Travis’ baby boy on Instagram, giving fans the closest glimpse yet at the child, whose name remains under wraps.

His face is not shown in the pics, which include shots of Kylie holding him and walking with him in a garden.

Kanye West mocks Elon Musk and Barack Obama Instagram after Twitter ban

Kanye West surfaced on Instagram Sunday night, Dec. 4, to post a bizarre rant about Elon Musk and former President Barack Obama.

In his post, West accused Musk of being a hybrid clone.

Musk replied to Kanye’s post, writing: “I take that as a compliment.” Kanye then shared a screenshot of Musk’s response and wrote: “It was meant as a compliment my friend. Now, Obama on the other hand…”

Kanye West, whose Twitter account was reinstated after Elon Musk took over, has been suspended again from Twitter for violating the microblogging site’s rules against incitement to violence.

Kanye West reveals he ‘caught’ married basketballer Chris Paul with ex wife Kim Kardashian

During an unhinged Friday morning, December 2 tweet storm, rapper and fashion designer, Kanye West claimed that he “caught” future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul with his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

Kanye wrote;

Let’s break one last window before we get outta here. I caught this guy with Kim. Good night”

Chris Paul plays point guard for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA and has been pictured in the past hanging out with Kanye and Justin Bieber.

He’s been married to Jada Crawley since 2011.

The tweet surely caused many reactions on social media. See some below

Burna Boy wins two Mobo Awards for Best International Act and Best Africa Musical Act

Nigerian musician, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy was one of the big winners at the 2022 MOBO Awards.

Burna Boy who had been nominated under the category of Best International Act at the MOBOs alongside the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Drake and Summer Walker had come out tops as the winner of the award.

Other nominees under the category included Jazmine Sullivan, Skilibeng, Jack Harlow and Nigerian fast-rising global act, Tems.

Burna also won the Best African Act, beating Asake, Rema, Fireboy, and Omah Lay.

This brings the star’s MOBO award wins to a total of three following his 2021 win as the Best International Act.

The MOBO Awards is an annual British music award presentation honouring achievements in “music of black origin”, including hip hop, grime, UK Drill, R&B, and more.

Adidas launches allegations against Kanye West

Adidas says it has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Kanye West, after the German sports wear maker last month ended its partnership with the rapper and fashion designer.

Adidas said it initiated the probe after receiving an anonymous letter making several allegations against the musician, now legally known as Ye.

The investigation follows a report this week by Rolling Stone magazine that detailed alleged incidents of inappropriate behavior by Ye toward staff and prospective employees.

Rolling Stone cited interviews with more than two dozen former Yeezy and Adidas staff.According to the magazine, former members of the team sent an anonymous letter to Adidas in which they said senior leaders at the company were aware of Ye’s behavior, but had turned a “blind eye” and “turned their moral compass off.”

“It is currently not clear whether the accusations made in an anonymous letter are true,” an Adidas spokesperson said in a statement . “

However, we take these allegations very seriously and have taken the decision to launch an independent investigation of the matter immediately to address the allegations.

“Ye has not yet responded to the allegations.

Kanye has courted controversy in recent months, leading to the end of his major corporate deals.

He also made outbursts on social media against other celebrities.

His Twitter and Instagram accounts were restricted, with the social media platforms removing some of his outbursts seen as antisemitic.

Rita Dominic to hold White Wedding In England

Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, is set to hold her white wedding at a manor in North Yorkshire, England, this weekend.

According to BellaNaija, Dominic and her husband, Fidelis Anosike, who wedded traditionally earlier this year will host friends and family to their white wedding ceremony.

The historic location where they are getting married is said to be a 900-year-old Abbey.

Some celebs on Dominic’s bridal train include, Michelle Dede, Kate Henshaw, Vicky Sogunro and Dr. Olivia Waturuocha.