- The pop star-turned-entrepreneur revived her Fenty x Puma collaboration with the popular sportswear brand earlier this year and sported a lavender and cherry red version of the popular fat-soled sneakers at a Los Angeles launch party on Monday (18.12.23) night. Speaking to Elle.com, Rihanna said…
- Taraji P. Henson is “tired of working so hard” only to receive a “fraction” of her salary. The 53-year-old actress has been in the industry for more than 20 years but claimed that because of expenses such as tax and employing a team, she only actually receives a small amount of her gross pay as…
- A new Kenyan series titled ‘Volume’ is now streaming on Netflix. Released on the 20th of December, 2023 and directed by Tosh Gitonga, Volume is a music drama series that follows a talented young musician from humble beginnings who gets entangled in dubious dealings while chasing his dream. Though …
- Netflix has released detailed viewership data for the period spanning January to June 2023, a milestone for the streaming giant. Titled “What We Watched: A Netflix Report,” the document meticulously catalogs 18,214 titles, representing 99% of Netflix’s extensive catalogue. The data is based on…
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex made a brief return to acting to play an intern in an advertisement. The instant coffee brand Clevr released a social media promo on Instagram this week, in which the former ‘Suits’ star – who quit acting when she married Prince Harry in 2018 – popped up to play a role…
- Scientists claim to have had a 20-minute conversation with a whale. An animal called Twain ‘spoke’ to researchers from the SETI Institute and University of California, Davis (UC Davis) after it responded to a pre-recorded ‘contact call’. The scientists played a greeting call known as a ‘whup/throp…
- Rihanna’s eldest son “struggled” to accept his new baby brother at first. The ‘Wild Thoughts’ hitmaker has admitted 19-month-old RZA “struggled in the beginning” when his younger sibling Riot came home from the hospital in August and doesn’t like it when the newborn’s crying, but he soon learned to…
- Compassionate people sleep better at night. Researchers in Finland have examined the relationship between compassion and sleep quality in over 1,000 young adults in the country over a period of 11 years. Participants underwent compassion assessments at the beginning and end of the study and also…
- Tupac Shakur’s suspected murderer Keefe D’s attorneys have requested the gangster be released from jail. The Compton Crip gang leader has claimed any comments he made about the late rapper – who was fatally wounded and died six days after being shot four times on the Las Vegas strip aged 25 on 7…
- Rihanna says A$AP Rocky as a dad is a “major turn on.” The ‘Love on the Brain’ singer – who has RZA, 19 months, and Riot, four months, with the rapper – “loved” her partner “differently” when he became a father and playfully admitted their kids love him so much she just feels like “an […]
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- Popular Kenyan actress Bwire Ndubi, affectionately known as Dida from the highly acclaimed Kenyan drama series ‘Sultana,’ has issued a heartfelt plea to the public for financial aid in her ongoing and brave fight against metastatic breast cancer. Having grappled with the relentless disease for…
- Victoria Beckham’s husband David has never seen her without her eyebrows pencilled in. The Spice Girls star – who runs her own Victoria Beckham Beauty company – has declared her brows are the most important part of her make-up routine and she’s so fastidious about keeping them neat her husband of…
- Singing Christmas carols can help cure some diseases. Scientists have discovered that singing festive hits with strangers gives people a hormonal lift that is linked to greater wellbeing and reduced rates of depression. Experts are convinced that the prolonged joy involved while singing carols…
- Céline Dion has “lost control of her muscles” as she keeps enduring stiff person syndrome. The ‘My Heart Will Go On’ singer, 55, revealed her diagnosis of the condition in December 2022, which forced her to pull the plug on her ‘Courage World Tour’, and her sister Claudette Dion has now shared a…
- Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. The ‘Creed’ sctor, 34, started his trial over the alleged attack on 4 December at Manhattan Criminal Court, New York, and on Monday (18.12.23), the jury found the star guilty of two misdemeanour charges of domestic assault…
- Jonathan Majors is said to have been dumped by Marvel after he was found guilty of harassing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. The ‘Creed III” star, 34, was being lined up as one of the future leading faces of the superhero movie studio, but has reportedly been dropped by bosses after…
- Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny have reportedly split after almost a year of dating. The 28-year-old model and the Puerto Rican rapper, 29, were last seen together at the ‘Saturday Night Live’ afterparty in October after the music star hosted and performed in an episode of the late-night sketch show.…
- Travis Scott was forced to cancel Friday’s (15.12.23) Chicago concert because of a flight delay. The 32-year-old rapper was due to bring his ‘Utopia – Circus Maximus’ Tour to Chicago’s United Center but had to postpone after his plane was stuck on a runway for “24 hours”. He wrote on X (formerly…
- Jason Momoa has admitted the future of Aquaman is “not looking too good”. The 44-year-old actor reprises his role as Arthur Curry and his alter ego in the upcoming ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ and while he loves playing the character, he admitted it is unlikely he’ll be playing the King of…
- Stormzy and Little Simz lead the nominations for the 2024 MOBO Awards with four nods apiece. The annual ceremony celebrating black music and culture heads to Sheffield’s Utilita Arena on February 7, 2024. Both rappers are nominated for Album of the Year for ‘This Is What I Mean’ and ‘No Thank You…
- Ready for your December movie binge? Here are some new additions on Showmax to add to your watchlist. FAST X | First on Showmax | Stream now The end of the road begins in Fast X, which was the #1 international box office opening of 2023. Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto…
- On December 13th 2023, the grand doors of the British High Commissioner to Kenya’s residence swung open, welcoming a glittering array of guests to the annual Christmas reception. The air was filled with the festive melodies of carolers, and the scent of evergreen and spiced cider wafted through the…
- Global hitmaker Sofiya Nzau is currently gearing up to perform her global hit single ‘Mwaki’ Blankets & Wine, on Sunday, December 17. Though the song has sent ripples across the music industry internationally, the soft spoken vocalist has yet to perform it live.”I am so excited to be performing…
- George Clooney and Adam Sandler are to star in a new Netflix movie. The 62-year-old actor and the ‘Uncut Gems’ star will appear on screen together for the first time in a currently untitled film from Noah Baumbach, who will direct the project from a script he co-wrote with Emily Mortimer. According…
- Justin Timberlake said “no disrespect” before performing his now-controversial hit ‘Cry Me A River’. The 42-year-old singer’s ex-girlfriend, Britney Spears, claimed she felt like a “harlot who’d broken the heart of America’s golden boy” in Justin’s music video for the noughties tune, which came…
- Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ has broken the Guinness World Record for the highest-grossing music tour. The ‘Anti-Hero’ hitmaker, 34, has become the first artist to exceed a billion dollars, having earned $1.04 billion (£840 million) for the tour so far, which will wrap after 151 shows in December…
- Beyonce’s ‘Grown Woman’ has arrived on streaming platforms for the first time. The song was only released as a video when her self-titled 2013 album was released, but now fans can listen to it in all its glory after it was released this week to mark the record’s 10th anniversary. The promo was…
- Trevor Noah is returning to host the Grammy Awards again next year. The former ‘Daily Show’ presenter confirmed he will be back at the helm of the annual ceremony – which honours excellence in music – for the fourth year in a row and he’s looking forward to having “a lot of fun”. Confirming the…
- Afro-pop songstress Abigail Chams whose real name is Abigail Chamungwana continues to collect accolades. Following her nomination in 2022 for the Emerging Artist award at the Tanzania Music Award, she closes 2023 as the Spotify EQUAL Africa ambassador for December. The prodigiously talented Abigail…
- TikTok is thrilled to unveil the nominees for the highly anticipated #TopCreator2023 awards, marking the platform’s 2nd annual ceremony celebrating the outstanding talent and creativity of TikTok creators in Sub-Saharan Africa throughout 2023. The grand awards event is scheduled to take place in…
- Tiffany Haddish has officially been charged with driving while under the influence. The formal accusation – levelled at the 44-year-old comedian on Wednesday (13.12.23) – comes after she was arrested in November for falling asleep at the wheel. Page Six reported the Los Angeles County District…
- Alicia Keys has admitted growing up in the music industry inspired her decision to go makeup-free. The ‘Girl On Fire’ hitmaker previously went through a period of not wearing makeup as she rebelled against beauty standards, and she explained how she started to become aware of how she “wanted to…
- Taraji P. Henson is determined to create a “legacy” for black actresses. The 53-year-old star – who appears in ‘The Color Purple’ alongside Fantasia, Danielle Brooks, and H.E.R. – has always had to fight “tooth and nail” for her success, but she’s now keen to support the next generation of black…
- Oprah Winfrey has insisted her weight loss drug use is part of a balanced health and fitness regime. The chat show veteran, 69, shocked fans by admitting to People she has been on pharmaceuticals to control her figure as she considers them a “tool” for life – and hit out at trolls by saying she…
- Megan Thee Stallion has inked a distribution deal with Warner Music Group – whilst retaining ownership of her music. The ‘Cobra’ rapper has managed to secure a contract with a major label that can enable her to still be an independent artist to some degree, Billboard reports. The 28-year-old rapper…
- Mathew Knowles’ life story is to be turned into both a movie and a limited series. The showbiz patriarch – who is the father of Beyonce and Solange Knowles – has teamed up with Say Unkel Entertainment to work on adaptations of his 2017 memoir ‘Racism From the Eyes of a Child’. According to Variety…
- The recently concluded 60th Jamhuri Day Celebrations held at the Uhuru Gardens saw a host of Kenyans awarded state commendations. Among the individuals awarded the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) award by President William Ruto include popular entertainers like ‘Disconnect’ actress Catherine Kamau…
- André Braugher has died aged 61. The ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ star passed away on Monday (11.12.23) according to Deadline, apparently after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Ami Brabson, and three sons, Michael, Isaiah and John. Fans have flooded André’s…
- The spotlight is set to shine on the dynamic world of content creation as the inaugural Content Creators Awards announces its launch. The groundbreaking event is dedicated to recognizing the talents of content creators, both budding and established, who have demonstrated unparalleled creativity and…
- Beyonce has been accused of copying Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama’s robot designs for her ‘Renaissance’ tour. The designer has insisted he would have happily worked with the ‘Break My Soul’ hitmaker on her futuristic accessory that he has compared to his work for The Weeknd’s shows, which…
- Prolific Kenyan rap maven, herbalist, and entrepreneur King Kerby releases his third studio album and his first under the Zama Sessions distributions imprint dubbed, ‘Saba.’ Saba was recorded in Cape Town, and partially Nairobi, highlighting the range of sound tapestry and culture infused into the…
- Prolific Kenyan rap maven, herbalist, and entrepreneur King Kerby releases his third studio album and his first under the Zama Sessions distributions imprint dubbed, ‘Saba.’ Saba was recorded in Cape Town, and partially Nairobi, highlighting the range of sound tapestry and culture infused into the…
- Renowned songstress Bulelwa Mkutukana, famously known as Zahara, has passed away. According to South African media outlets, the ‘Loliwe’ hitmaker, aged 35, died at a hospital in Johannesburg on Monday (11.12.2023) after battling liver complications that had led to her hospitalization nearly a…
- Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has had 18 brands distance themselves from him in the wake of sexual abuse allegations made against him. The ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ hitmaker was recently hit by lawsuits from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and three other women, and the aftermath has not only seen the 54-year-old…
- Drinking cocoa can ward off dementia Boffins in the United States found that over-65s who took daily cocoa extract supplements performed better in thinking tests, although the effects were only seen if they had a lower-quality diet. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and…
- Nicki Minaj has finally dropped ‘Pink Friday 2’ – and it features her eagerly awaited Drake collaboration. After the ‘Super Freaky Girl’ rapper didn’t feature on Drake’s album ‘For All The Dogs’ as previously teased, he appears on the sequel to 2010’s ‘Pink Friday’ on the track ‘Needle’. The star-…
- Halle Bailey believes trolled taught her “the most beautiful lesson” because she’s learned to “block out” negativity online. ‘The Little Mermaid’ star has admitted she’s “sensitive” and regularly gets her feelings hurt by nasty comments aimed at her on the Internet, but she’s determined not to let…
- Selena Gomez has confirmed she is dating Benny Blanco. The ‘Only Murders in the Building’ actress has been romantically linked with the producer for some time and she made her feelings known in a string of Instagram comments on Thursday, December 7. Selena initially wrote “facts” under a post from…
- Doja Cat has hit out at claims she is “flat-out unoriginal.” The ‘Paint The Town Red’ hitmaker – who samples Dionne Warwick’s ‘Walk On By’ on the chart-topping hit – insists it’s “impossible” for her to not have a unique style even if she is inspired by “the greats.” Speaking to Ice Spice for…
- In a dazzling celebration of style and sophistication, Studio Fit, the iconic Kenyan fashion brand, recently marked a milestone with the grand launch of its latest store at the Global Trade Center (GTC) in Westlands, Nairobi. This event, hosted in East Africa’s first ultra-premium complex, brought…