- Ice Spice has apologised after her set at Wildlands Festival in Brisbane, Australia was cut to just five minutes. The 25-year-old rapper played the festival in three different locations, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, but her New Year’s Eve (31.12.24) set was a disaster after her microphone was cut…
- Ice Spice has apologised after her set at Wildlands Festival in Brisbane, Australia was cut to just five minutes. The 25-year-old rapper played the festival in three different locations, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, but her New Year’s Eve (31.12.24) set was a disaster after her microphone was cut…
- Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Unstoppable’ premiere was cancelled due to the Pacific Palisades fire. Residents in the upmarket area of Los Angeles have been fleeing their homes after “life-threatening” winds sparked a bushfire across thousands of acres this week, with the Governor of California declaring a…
- Elon Musk “would like to” buy Liverpool Football Club, according to his father. Errol Musk admitted his son – who is the richest person in the world with a net worth of $421.2 billion – is interested in acquiring the Premier League leaders, but he didn’t want to say too much for fear of the […]…
- Adam and Eve may have existed. The belief from the Bible’s Book of Genesis is that the couple were the first people to walk the earth after being made from dust and new evidence gives credence to the idea. They lived in the Garden of Eden, which archaeologists think is now known as Mesopotamia…
- Jocelyn Wildenstein will be laid to rest in Kenya. The Swiss socialite – who was famous for her extensive plastic surgeries, which earned her the nickname ‘Catwoman’ – passed away on December 31 aged 84, and her longtime partner Lloyd Klein has revealed she will be remembered in a “small and…
- An ‘alien-head’-like object has been found at a site in Kuwait. Kuwaiti and Polish researchers discovered the 7,000-year-old clay item in Bahra 1 – which is one of the oldest settlements in Arabia. The “small, finely crafted head, with slanted eyes, a flat nose and an elongated skull” is believed…
- Cynthia Erivo’s Golden Globe Awards manicure took five hours to complete. The 37-year-old actress – who was nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for ‘Wicked’ but lost out to Demi Moore – walked the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Sunday (05.01.25) in a custom…
- Norway-based Kenyan music group Matata will seemingly start 2025 on a rather different note, at least if their latest update is anything to go by. As seen on their social media platforms, the ‘Gengetone Love’ singers seemed to confirm the rumors swirling around that one of the members has exited…
- ‘Emilia Perez’ capped off a successful night at the Golden Globe Awards with a win for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy on Sunday (05.01.25) The Spanish-language crime comedy beat off competition from ‘Anora’, ‘Challengers’, ‘A Real Pain’, ‘The Substance’ and ‘Wicked’ to take the night’s…
- Billie Eilish’s hit track ‘Birds Of A Feather’ has been named Spotify’s most streamed song of 2024. The pop star’s chart hit – which was released in July and is nominated for three Grammy awards including Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year and best Pop Solo Performance – topped the streaming…
- SZA wants to quit music and be a farmer. The ‘Saturn’ hitmaker has mooted the possibility of recording two albums of “peaceful children’s music” in order to fulfil her obligations to her record company and then stepping out of the spotlight to lead a quieter life. She mused on X: “To fulfill my…
- 2024 will go down as a blockbuster year for movies and TV series. Audiences were treated to an incredible line-up of cinematic masterpieces and television gems that pushed creative boundaries and brought people together. 2025 on the other hand, promises to build on this momentum. With highly…
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s new cookery show has been billed as an “inspiring” take on the “genre of lifestyle programming”. After months of speculation about her new career move – and following her first Instagram post in years on New Year’s Day – the 43-year-old announced online on Thursday (02.…
- Stormzy has been banned from driving for nine months. The ‘Big For Your Boots’ hitmaker – whose real name is Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr – pleaded guilty via a letter to Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court for using his phone behind the wheel of his Rolls-Royce Wraith in Addison Road, Kensington…
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has gained more than a million followers on Instagram in just 24 hours. The 43-year-old royal returned to the platform with a new handle to share a message on New Year’s Day welcoming in 2025 and she went on to promote her new Netflix show ‘With Love, Meghan’ which shows…
- Coi Leray is pregnant. The 27-year-old rapper and singer is expecting her first baby with the ‘Miss the Rage’ songster Trippie Redd, which she announced via social media on New Year’s Day (01.01.25). Captioning a sweet photo carousel that shows Coi, her bump and the smitten couple touching her…
- Jambojet has kicked off 2025 with a delightful offer for their customers where ticket prices are selling for as little as Ksh 2,500. The promotion which will run from 2nd to 4th January is offering customers limited one-way tickets to any local destinations in Kenya for Ksh 2,500 only. On Thursday…
- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has rejoined Instagram. The 43-year-old former actress launched her new account @meghan on New Year’s Day (01.01.24) with a black and white 27-second video of her running barefoot on a beach towards the sea. When she got inches away from the calm waters, she etched ‘2025…
- Traveling can be an exciting and enlightening experience and there is joy and excitement when checking-in to a hotel. However, we can create our environment to offer the best of both worlds by making a hotel room feel a bit like home rather than a foreign space. Sometimes living out of a suitcase…
- Kenya is rapidly cementing its place as a hub for entertainment festivals in East and Central Africa. Gone are the days when such events were few and far between. Today, the industry is thriving, with a steady rise in festivals that cater to diverse tastes and audiences. One of the most exciting…
- Liam Payne’s family “finally feel that justice is possible” after five people were charged in connection with his death. The 31-year-old singer died after falling off the balcony in his Buenos Aires hotel room in October and while his grieving family are devastated over his death, they feel…
- Veteran BBC radio DJ Johnnie Walker has died at the age of 79 on New Year’s Eve (31.12.24). The ‘Sounds of the 70s’ presenter stepped away from broadcasting two months ago, after 58 years on air, due to ill health caused by the symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Johnnie’s passing was…
- An easy and delicious cheeseboard is a great appetizer when entertaining and they are perfect for picnics, girls’ night out, book club and Holiday parties. They are fun, versatile and a delicious addition to any gathering! If you’ve always wanted to know how to build the perfect cheeseboard or you’…
- The New Year’s Eve edition of Raha Fest held at Uhuru Gardens ended prematurely after the event descended into chaos. This is after police were forced to intervene, firing teargas multiple times to disperse unruly crowds attempting to gain unauthorized entry to the event headlined by Jamaica’s…
- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reached a settlement in their divorce. Eight years after Angelina filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences”, the former couple have finally come to an agreement on terms and both have signed off on it. Angelina’s lawyer James Simon told PEOPLE: “More…
- The holiday season can be a mixed bag. It’s a season of never-ending whirlwind of activity- family gatherings, shopping sprees and late night Sherehe’s. While this time of the year celebrates togetherness with family and friends it is also one of the most sleep deprived seasons. Between changes in…
- Grammy-winning dancehall superstar Sean Paul is set to light up the UK and Ireland next April with his biggest-ever tour, the Bring It Tour. Spanning 13 cities, the tour promises unforgettable performances, with R&B icon Ashanti joining him for nine dates, including stops in Dublin, Newcastle,…
- Eminem thinks it “would be great” if he made a joint album with 50 Cent. The 52-year-old rapper has dropped his biggest hint yet that he and his longtime collaborator will work together on a new LP at some point, admitting the pair should “just do it”. Speaking on SiriusXM’s Shade45, he said: “…
- Kenya’s music scene has always been a hub of innovation, and Arbantone is the latest genre to capture the nation’s imagination. A fresh and energetic evolution of Gengetone, Arbantone blends contemporary dancehall beats with traditional influences, creating a unique sound that resonates with young…
- Beyoncé’s mother has slammed “ridiculous” criticism of her daughter’s Christmas Day Halftime NFL show. Tina Knowles’ pop sensation daughter, 43, performed for 13 minutes on the field at NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston on 25 December at the halfway point of the Ravens clash against the Texans…
- Podcasts have cemented their place as one of Africa’s favorite storytelling platforms, with Sub-Saharan Africa recording a staggering four billion minutes of audio consumed in 2024. From personal growth to shared laughter, the continent’s appetite for podcasting is undeniable. Shows focusing on…
- Andrew Ridgeley says George Michael would have been “utterly delighted” that ‘Last Christmas’ has become such a classic. The 61-year-old singer shot to fame alongside George – who died on Christmas Day in 2016 at the age of 53 – as part of the duo Wham! in the 1980s and their festive track has…
- Jodie Turner-Smith has claimed she hasn’t received any child support from Joshua Jackson. The ‘After Yang’ actress split from the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star in October 2023 and in new court documents seeking payments from him, she claimed he has failed to give her any of the $8,543 monthly payments for…
- Tanzanian Bongo Flava sensation Zuchu has released her highly anticipated debut album, Peace and Money. This marks her first full-length body of work since her breakout EP I Am Zuchu and her 2020 collaboration Side2Side with Diamond Platnumz. The recently released 13-track album is a testament to…
- For over 1,700 years, Christmas has been celebrated with heartfelt traditions and joy. The earliest recorded observance of Christmas as a Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ dates back to 336 AD in Rome, during the reign of Emperor Constantine, weaving a rich tapestry of history…
- For over 1,700 years, Christmas has been celebrated with heartfelt traditions and joy. The earliest recorded observance of Christmas as a Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ dates back to 336 AD in Rome, during the reign of Emperor Constantine, weaving a rich tapestry of history…
- A fourth ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ movie is reportedly in development at Paramount Pictures. Just as ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ hits cinemas, Variety has claimed the studio is working on another sequel, and is planning to release the film in Spring 2027. The beloved Sega video game franchise – which began…
- Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried’s psychological thriller ‘The Housemaid’ has received a Christmas Day 2025 release date. The hotly anticipated flick, which is an adaptation of the acclaimed tome of the same name by Freida McFadden, is helmed by ‘Ghostbusters’ director Paul Feig with a script…
- One in four Brits will not be showering for days this Christmas. Research by broadcaster and telecommunications firm Sky and the company’s streaming service NOW has revealed many will be keeping their underwear on for more than a day during the festive period. Also, 55 per cent will remain in their…
- For over 1,700 years, Christmas has been celebrated with heartfelt traditions and joy. The earliest recorded observance of Christmas as a Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ dates back to 336 AD in Rome, during the reign of Emperor Constantine, weaving a rich tapestry of history…
- Mariah Carey thought she was too young to record a Christmas album. The 55-year-old singer is celebrating 30 years since she released her ‘Merry Christmas’ LP and its most famous track, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’, but she admitted she was very hesitant about the project when it was first…
- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled a list of his top songs of 2024 dubbed Sakaja’s Vibe List. The Vibe List is a compilation of 36 tracks that capture the energy and diversity of Nairobi’s vibrant music scene. The list features a mix of local and international hits, showcasing a wide…
- Blake Lively has received support from Sony Pictures after suing Justin Baldoni. The 37-year-old actress has taken legal action against her ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star and director, alleging sexual harassment and accusing him of waging a smear campaign against her and now the studio which made the…
- Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case is officially over after prosecutors dropped their appeal. The 68-year-old actor was charged with involuntary manslaughter after a gun he was holding on the set of ‘Rust’ discharged in October 2021, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring…
- Hotels come with plenty of amenities for travelers and we all know they carry typical toiletries such as sewing kits and toothbrushes just in case you need them. But many properties have other secret amenities that you might not know about, or ever see unless you ask. Hotels are all about offering…
- Kerry Washington was told she was a “risk” to lead the cast of ‘Scandal’. The 48-year-old actress became a household name playing crisis management expert Olivia Pope in the drama series – which ran from 2012 to 2018 – and she is “proud” audiences warmed to the show because she was the first black…
- Sunday, December 22, 2024, was nothing short of magical. The Laureate Gardens at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, came alive—literally—with the energy of Blankets & Wine’s summer December edition. This isn’t just any festival; it’s a love letter to African music, culture, and the…
- Christmas baubles are a “potentially deadly health hazard”. According to researchers, the festive decorations are likely to cause bad seasonal colds as “80 per cent” of all infections are transmitted by hand. With people touching food and passing decorations to each other during the holidays, a…
- Police were called to Michael B. Jordan’s home after an alleged intruder was spotted in his garden. The ‘Creed’ actor’s security team called cops in Los Angeles on Wednesday (18.12.24) afternoon after they escorted a mystery man from the 37-year-old star’s front yard, and when officers arrived, the…
