“Freedom is priceless” – Ice Prince says after release from Ikoyi prison

Nigerian musician, Panshak Zamani, a.k.a Ice Prince, has said freedom is priceless after spending six days in Ikoyi prison.

The rapper stated this via his Twitter handle on Thursday night, September 15, a week after he was released on bail.

“Freedom is priceless,” he tweeted.

The ‘Oleku’ crooner is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on assault, obstructing a policeman from carrying out its statutory duties, and abduction.

He was arrested in the early hours of Friday September 2, for allegedly abducting and assaulting a police officer in Lagos.

The court granted him bail in the sum of N500,000 and asked him to provide “two responsible sureties.

The court also ordered his remand at the Ikoyi correctional facility until his bail conditions were met.

“God don’t like ugly” Tyrese Gibson accuses ex-wife Samantha of lying and dragging their divorce into 2 years

Tyrese Gibson has called out his estranged wife Samantha Lee on Instagram. The actor took to his Instagram Stories to share a video of a woman tripping and falling down a slope.

In the caption, he wrote: “Samantha really thought she pulled it off… God don’t like ugly…”

He went on to accuse her of lying in court during their divorce proceedings and stretching out their divorce for two years.

He continued: “15 blatant lies under penalty of perjury. Drag my name and reputation in the mud and drag an unexpected divorce into 2 years.”

Tyrese and Samantha separated in 2020 after 4 years of marriage. The union produced a daughter. Tyrese is currently dating Zelie Timothy.

Though their relationship was recently rocked by a crisis and they called each other out on social media, it appears they are back together.

After calling Samantha out today, the Fast & Furious actor shared a video of two plants shaped like someone holding tightly onto something.

“I love you so much. Never ever let me go @zelietimothy,” he wrote in the caption.

Attaching my name to yours is dysfunctional – Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday’s ex, Opeyemi Falegan, claps back at her

Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday’s ex, Opeyemi Falegan, has clapped back at her following an interview she had on TVC this morning where she spoke about their relationship.

During her interview Today, September 15, while appearing on TVC’s Your View, Nkechi was asked if she still loves ODF.

She replied saying she did not really like Falegan when they started dating and only dated him to get back at her American ex, Mike Adeyemi, who was already flaunting a new woman when they had issues.

She also said she has since moved on from her breakup with Falegan and has no feelings for him anymore.

Falegan has now taken to his Instagram page to clap back at her.

In his response, the politician said attaching his name to Nkechi’s name is dysfunctional and asked her to stop. He also asked her to move on and stop talking about him.

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I left you and you were stagnant- Actress Nkechi Sunday Blessing fires back at her ex, Opeyemi Falegan

Actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has clapped back at her ex, Opeyemi Falegan.

The former love birds re-ignited their fight on social media today September 15, following an interview she granted this morning.

Nkechi in the interview talked about their relationship. She said Opeyemi was not really a man she fancied and that she only dated him to get back at her American ex-boyfriend.

Opeyemi took to his Insagram page to respond to Nkechi, asking her to stop talking about him.

He said she now sounds empty and that attaching his name to hers is dysfunctional. Nkechi has now hit back at him in posts shared on her Instastory.

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American TV host, Nick Cannon, welcomes ninth child with model LaNisha Cole while awaiting birth of 10th and 11th kids

American TV host, Nick Cannon, has made an announcement that he had welcomed his ninth child while awaiting the birth of his 10th and 11th kids.

The actor, 41, shocked fans as he took to Instagram on Wednesday night, September 14, to announce that he had welcomed a child with 40-year-old, model LaNisha Cole.

He shared an adorable photo of the proud new parents with the bundle of joy, a daughter, who they named Onyx Ice Cole Cannon.

LaNisha is an American fashion model who was best known for her eight seasons as a rotating model on The Price Is Right hosted by Bob Barker and then Drew Carey.

Just weeks ago, he announced that he is expecting his 11th child with model Brittany Bell, who already has Golden, five, and a daughter Powerful Queen, one, with him.

I Brought Amapiano To Nigeria, May D Declares

Nigerian singer, May D, has weighed in on the controversy involving who first brought Amapiano music to Nigeria.

A tweep had claimed Davido was the first to bring the music genre to Nigeria two years ago.

The claim was disputed by South African DJ Maphorisa, who said that he featured Wizkid and Burna Boy on one Amapiano song three years ago.

Weighing in on the controversy, May D declared that he brought Amapiano to Nigeria and he has awards to show for it.

Britney Spears wishes sons happy birthday amid strained relationship

Britney Spears has wished her sons Preston and Jayden a happy birthday despite their recent estrangement.

The singer shares the teens, Preston, 17, and Jayden, 16, with her ex Kevin Federline.

Sharing photos of her and her sons which she said were taken last year, she wrote on Instagram:

“Happy birthday Preston and Jayden!!! Love you both so much!!! These photos are from last year !!!”

The birthday wish comes just weeks after Jayden granted an interview corroborating his dad’s claim that he and his brother don’t want to see their mum again.

In his interview, Jayden also took his grandparents’ side after they received heat from Britney for the 13-year conservatorship she blames them for.

After Jayden’s interview, a heartbroken Britney said something in her has “died”.

To further compound matters, neither of Britney’s sons attended her wedding to Sam Asghari.

But Britney put all that behind her to celebrate them on their birthday.

R&B singer Jesse Powell has passed away

R&B singer Jesse Powell has passed away according to his sister, Tamara Powell via Instagram.

“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle Jesse Powell. He passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home,” the statement said.

“The family asks for privacy at this time as we mourn the tremendous loss and celebrate his everlasting legacy.

Jesse loved music and he especially loved his fans who supported him throughout his career. We want you all to know that you meant the world to him.”

At this time, there isn’t any information on the cause of death or the exact date of his death. Jesse was 51.

Jesse was one of the artists who helped contemporary R&B get mainstream look in the 1990s. He made his mark on R&B after signing with Silas/MCA in the mid 90’s and releasing his self-titled debut album. The album featured the lead single “All I Need”.

His sophomore album “‘Bout It” was released in 1998 and became his most successful release as the project went gold. Along with the hit single “You”, he also had another big single with the record “I Wasn’t with It”

Jesse released two more albums afterwards before disappearing from the spotlight.

Rapper PnB Rock shot and killed while being robbed in Los Angeles Restaurant after his girlfriend posted and deleted their location

American rapper, PnB Rock has been shot and killed at the age of 30. The rapper, whose real name was Rakim Hasheem Allen was killed in a South Los Angeles shooting while getting robbed on Monday afternoon, September 12.

The Times reported that the shooting happened at 1:15 p.m. at Roscoe’s House of Chicken ’N Waffles as PnB Rock was “being robbed of his jewelry.”

TMZ said law enforcement received a call about the incident at 1:23 p.m. and that graphic footage circulating online showed him “fighting for his life.” Police told media the victim was pronounced dead at a hospital at 1:59 p.m.

“The victim was sitting at a table eating with a female witness when he was approached by the suspect,” Los Angeles Police Capt. Kelly Muniz said without naming PnB Rock.

“The suspect then brandished a firearm and demanded his property. … The suspect then fired multiple rounds and then appears to remove some property, to what extent we don’t know at this time.”

Muniz also revealed the suspect “shot the victim and ran out the side door to a getaway car and then fled the parking lot.” A TMZ source indicated it “appears the shooter targeted PnB because no one else was shot or assaulted.”

The artist’s girlfriend, Stephanie Sibounheuang, with whom he shared 2-year-old daughter Xuri, reportedly posted and deleted that they were eating at Roscoe’s on her Instagram Stories.

A rep for Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles has provided a statement to XXL regarding PnB Rock being the victim of a shooting at the restaurant and his death on Sept. 12.

“We are deeply saddened by the death of Rakim Hasheem Allen, (also known as PnB Rock), an incredible artist in Los Angeles and everywhere,” the statement reads. “His passing represents an enormous loss to each and every one of us.

“Our most heartfelt condolences, thoughts, and prayers go to the Allen family at this difficult time,” the statement continues.

“The safety of our employees and guests are our utmost priority. We have and will continue to keep our place of business as safe as possible.”

Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid are ‘getting to know’ each other

Leonardo DiCaprio is said to be spending some time with supermodel Gigi Hadid, 27, prompting speculations he’s widening his dating pool.

The 47-year-old actor – known to date younger women and break up with them before or once they hit 25 years- and Gigi are “getting to know each other” in New York City.

While one insider pointed out to People that DiCaprio and Hadid are “not dating” yet, another said the Titanic star is “definitely pursuing” the single mother of one.

“They’ve been seen hanging out with groups of people,” a third source told People, adding that it’s “only been a few weeks” since DiCaprio and his most recent ex, Camila Morrone, broke up.

Page Six spoke to a separate source who noted that a few of DiCaprio’s close friends, including his BFF art dealer Helly Nahmad, were spotted attending Hadid’s clothing line launch party at Le Chalet in L’Avenue at Saks last week.

R. Kelly trial juror excused by judge after suffering a panic attack in court

A trial juror in RnB star, R.Kelly’s case in Chicago suffered a panic attack during a break in proceedings, and was excused by the Judge.

TMZ reported that during the trial on Monday September 12, the white female juror started having a panic attack after the prosecution gave their closing argument.

The judge said he was told the juror “couldn’t last another minute” and he excused her, according to reporter Jon Seidel.

The judge says a white male alternate juror is now stepping in, and like the juror he’s replacing, this guy has also not seen the “Surviving R. Kelly” documentary.

As the trial comes to an end, the defense team is now giving their closing arguments, after the prosecution ripped Kelly to begin the day, labeling him a sexual predator who used his celebrity status to abuse minors.

Kelly, who was already sentenced to 30 years in federal prison following a June conviction in New York, is expected to learn his fate soon depending on how long it takes the jury to reach a verdict.

Celebs In African Warrior Mode For Movie Premiere

Some of Nigerian celebrities on Sunday, attended the Lagos premiere of Hollywood movie ‘Woman King’ looking daring and fashionable.

With the theme of the premiere ‘Afro-warrior’, the actors put their best fashion foot forward.

Celebrities at the premiere include Iyabo Ojo, Uti Nwachukwu, Lilian Afegbai, Bam Bam among others.

Woman King, a movie based on true events, tells the story of female black warriors of Dahomey Kingdom in present-day Benin Republic.

It stars American actress, Viola Davis, Nigeria’s John Boyega and Jimmy Odukoya.

Rapper YNW Melly denied emergency pass for an abscessed tooth under grill

Rapper YNW Melly denied emergency pass for an abscessed tooth under grill Rapper YNW Melly has been denied an emergency pass for an abscessed tooth under grill.

The “Murder on my Mind” rapper who is currently being held at Broward County jail and awaiting trial for double murder, had claimed he has a serious toothache that requires a dental visit.

Documents obtained by TMZ revealed that Melly wasn’t able to convince the judge, who rejected his motion on August 30.

Melly’s full set of diamond dental crowns require constant upkeep, but he claims he wasn’t allowed to possess a simple toothbrush, dental floss or get regular dental visits while locked up.

As a result, he says he developed a painful abscess in his lower jaw that is the source of his chronic infection.

He also pointed out that his private insurance and lawyer even argued they were willing to foot the cost of the treatments; which would include his own transportation and independent security, but the judge still struck out the application.

Cross dresser, James Brown ‘cries’ as he mourns late Queen of England

Nigerian crossdresser, James Brown has taken to social media to mourn the late queen of England, Elizabeth II who died on Thursday afternoon, September 8.

Taking his Instagram page, the self-acclaimed ‘Queen of Africa,’ shared a video of himself ‘wailing’ as his friends consoled him, after hearing the news of the Queen’s passing.

He wrote;

My heart is bleeding. I can’t believe the woman I look up too is gone. It’s painful that the woman I look up to and admire, the woman of Grace and Principles has left me in this wicked world.

I’ll deeply miss you my GOD MOTHER QUEEN ELIZABETH THE 8th.

Thanks for the love & support and advising me to open james brown empire.

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