Will Smith reveals Floyd Mayweather called him every day for 10 straight days after Oscars slap

Will Smith has opened up about the days after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars. The actor went up on stage at the 2022 Oscars and slapped the host Chris Rock for making a tasteless joke about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

In the days following the slap, Will was in a dark place and the actor says Floyd Mayweather called him every day for 10 straight days after the incident, just to make sure he was doing okay.

Smith made the revelation during a private screening of his new “Emancipation” movie at The London hotel.

With Floyd in attendance, Will took a moment to praise the professional boxer for being there for him, even though they weren’t exactly best friends at the time.

Will Smith said:

“I want to say something also about Floyd. So, we’ve met each other, we’ve seen each other around, but we weren’t like, friends.

“And, the day after the Oscars, for 10 days he called me every day. And, he was like, ‘Ay, you know you the champ, right? You good? You know you the champ, right? I want you to hear my voice say it.’ “That was every day he called me … and it’s like, that’s my dude forever right there.”

Nina tackles Nkechi Blessing Sunday over her comment on the BBNaija star remarrying

Big Brother Naija star, Nina has tackled actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday over her comment on her (Nina) marrying an African American man after separating from her Nigerian husband in the US.

Nkechi who is known to engage in public romance reacted to the report by stating that Nina’s marriage failed even though she kept it off social media.

Responding to the comment, Nina told Nkechi that not everything is for clout. She added that the actress should remain silent because she knows nothing about her.

Alex Unusual responds after a follower called her out for posting new photos of herself days after her friend, Rico Swavey was buried

Alex Asogwa, a.k.a Alex Unusual, has responded after a follower called her out for posting new photos of herself a few days after her friend, Rico Swavey was buried

Alex shared the new photos on Twitter, one week after former Big Brother Naija housemate, Rico Swavey, was buried following an accident.

A follower reacted, calling her out for ”moving on fast.” He added that he thought she was still mourning over Rico’s death, however, he misspelled the word as “moaning.”

Actress Dame Judi Dench reveals she can’t read or write due to suffering from advanced macular degeneration

English actress, Dame Judi Dench has revealed that she can’t read or write due to suffering from advanced macular degeneration.

The actress, 87, who is known for her role in films including the Bond franchise, opened up about her health battle to BBC’s Louis Theroux, according to The Sun.

The Academy Award winner refused to give up on acting, saying she won’t be retiring anytime soon despite the condition but admitted ‘it’s bad’. ‘I don’t want to retire. I’m not doing much at the moment because I can’t see. It’s bad,’ Judi said.

Judi said she’s determined to ‘teach’ herself a new way of learning. ‘I have a photographic memory so a person saying to me, ”This is your line…” I can do that,’ she said.

Judi revealed that while out for dinner recently with her partner David Mills, he had to cut up her food for her as she couldn’t see it on her plate. ‘He cut it up and handed something to me on a fork and that’s the way I ate it,’ she explained.

According to the NHS, ‘age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition that affects the middle part of your vision. It usually first affects people in their 50s and 60s’.

Eva Alordiah shares topless photo as she reveals conversation she had with her father about her relationship status

Eva Alordiah has recalled the conversation she had with her father about her relationship status.

The rapper shared a topless photo of herself then proceeded to speak about the conversation in the caption.

She disclosed that her father called to know if she was in a relationship and told her that “it’s good to have someone”.

She told him that’s not what is bothering her and she hasn’t cared about it.

She explained that her father was concerned but she explained to him that her priority is her mental health, because she can’t have a good relationship if her mind is not right.

She said that this is the same reason she quit music for five years as she went away to take care of her inner self.

Singer Davido and Chioma celebrate their son Ifeanyi as he turns three

Singer Davido and his lover, Chioma Rowland, have taken to social media to celebrate their son, Ifeanyi, as he turns three today October 20.

Posting lovely photos of Ifeanyi, Davido wrote;

”I pray with all my heart that God grants you perfect health and pure happiness for as long as humanly possible. You will grow to be greater than Me , Happy birthday, son @davidifeanyiadeleke !!! #BIG3”

While Chioma on her Instagram page wrote;”

Happy birthday to the love of my life. Mummy loves you so much, may God always bless you for me. God has been so faithful to us and I’m so grateful to be called your mummy. May you be greater than your parents, in Jesus’ name, amen. Love you twin! #big3”

Kanye West and new girlfriend Juliana Nalu pack on the PDA

Amid the backlash over his anti-semitic comments, Kanye was spotted on Wednesday, October 19, making out with Juliana Nalú outside a Los Angeles studio.

The rapper, who is in the middle of his divorce from Kim Kardashian, had his arms wrapped around Juliana as they kissed goodbye in photos obtained exclusively by Page Six.

Afterward, Ye headed inside to do an interview with Billy Bush and Nalú, 24, drove off to do a photoshoot.

The new couple wore matching Yeezy outfits with Nalú sporting an all-black ensemble and the rapper rocking a camo baseball hat and a wine-colored bomber jacket.

Nick Cannon and LaNisha Cole dedicate their child in Church

Nick Cannon and LaNisha Cole dedicated their daughter in church on Sunday, October 16.

LaNisha and Nick Cannon welcomed daughter Onyx Ice Cole Cannon in September.

Onyx is Nick’s 9th child and was born just two weeks before Nick welcomed his 10th child with Brittany Bell.

Nick took to Instagram, today, October 17, to share photos from Onyx’s church dedication.

Kanye West announces plans to buy far-right app Parler after being locked out of Twitter

Kanye West has started the process of buying the social media app Parler, which is associated with far-right views and personalities such as Donald Trump.

This comes after Kanye’s Twitter account was locked for violating Twitter’s policies after he made comments deemed to be anti-semitic.

The acquisition was announced by Parler today, October 17, in a press release. Parler said that it has entered into an agreement in principle with Ye that’s expected to close later this year.

“In a world where conservative opinions are considered to be controversial we have to make sure we have the right to freely express ourselves,” Kanye said in a press statement.

Parler’s parent company Parlement Technologies said the acquisition would help create “an uncancelable ecosystem where all voices are welcome.”

Parlement Technologies added: “This deal will change the world, and change the way the world thinks about free speech.

“Ye is making a groundbreaking move into the free speech media space and will never have to fear being removed from social media again.

“Once again, Ye proves that he is one step ahead of the legacy media narrative.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi marries fourth wife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has married his fourth wife, Princess Ashley Adegoke.

The wedding ceremony of the monarch and Adegoke who is based in the UK, took place on Friday, October 14, at the bride’s family house situated on Olubose Street, along Ede road, IIe-Ife.

This year, he has married Olori Mariam Anako from Ebira land in Kogi State.

Olori Elizabeth Opeoluwa Ogunwusi nee Akinmuda was betrothed to him shortly after his marriage to Mariam.

Ooni married Tobi Phillips as his third wife on Sunday, October 9, before his marriage to Princess Ashley yesterday.

This is however the Ooni’s seventh marriage. Before his coronation in 2016, Oba Adeyeye was previously married to Adebukola Bombata in 2008, but the marriage failed after his coronation.

After being crowned, Ooni married Edo-born Zainab-Otiti Obanor in 2016, the union lasted for 17 months before their separation. He then married Naomi Silekunola in 2018.

Ooni’s new marriage is coming ten months after Queen Naomi Silekunola took to social media to announce her separation from the monarch in December 2021.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi marries his fourth wife Princess Ashley Adegoke.

Celebrities mourn reality star Rico Swavey following his death after car accident

The Nigerian entertainment industry earlier today, received the shocking news about the demise of reality star, Rico Swavey.

The 29-year-old singer and actor died today October 13, from injuries he sustained from a car crash in Lagos.

The news came after former BB Naija housemate and actor, Tobi Bakre started the campaign to raise funds for his medical treatment.

His colleagues and other celebrities have taken to social media to mourn his shocking demise.

Harrysong set to be released from police custody after apologizing to Soso Soberekon

Singer Harrysong is set to be released from police custody after he tendered an apology to music executive Soso Soberekon.

Recall that he was picked up at the airport on Tuesday, October 11 by the police following a petition Soso sent to the Inspector General of Police claiming Defamation of Character and Threat to Life.

Soso filed the petition following a recent interview Harrysong granted in which he claimed that the music executive sent some people to kill him in Port Harcourt.

After much drilling and failing to provide any proof to back up his claim, the singer apologized to Soso at the state Commissioner of Police’s office today.

Harrysong claimed he made the allegation against Soso because he was under pressure.

Soso has accepted his apology and will be dropping charges against Harrysong.

He is waiting to be released after spending a day in police custody.

Filmmaker Seun Egbegbe regains freedom after years in jail

Filmmaker Olajide Kareem, aka Seun Egbegbe, has regained his freedom after spending three years and six months in prison.

The movie producer was jailed on February 10, 2017, after fraudulently obtaining N39 million, $90,000, and £12,550 from over forty Bureau De Change Operators in Lagos between 2015 to March 2017.

Egbegbe, who was the boss of Ebony Production, allegedly swindled the BDC operators out of money by claiming that he had naira to change into foreign currencies and vice versa.

Federal High Court, Ikoyi, found him guilty of just one of the 44 Counts charges against him.

Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo declared that 43 of the 44 Count charges were crumbled because of a lack of witnesses to substantiate their claims.

Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo then sentenced the filmmaker to jail. After 42 months in jail, Egbegbe was set free yesterday October 11, 2022.

Actress Mary Remmy Njoku addresses hard workers

Actress and filmmaker Mary Remmy Njoku has shared an Instagram post addressed to hard workers.

In her post, Mary stated that selflessness isn’t sustainable without an adequate dose of selfishness.

She went on to tell hardworkers to take out time to live as their families will survive in any situation.