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  • BBNaija S10: 19 housemates face possible eviction

    BBNaija S10: 19 housemates face possible eviction

    Nineteen Big Brother Naija housemates have been nominated for possible eviction in week six.

    The current Head of House, Faith, his immunity-savee Zita and ‘Immunity’ card holder, Mensan are the only three housemates spared from the chopping block.

    The housemates were previously tasked with searching for envelopes in the house, with strict instructions to maintain confidentiality.

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    The season, which began with 29 housemates vying for the top prize, has been filled with excitement and tension.

    The winner of this season will take home a whopping N150 million grand prize, the largest prize in the show’s history.

    With the stakes high, housemates are expected to form alliances, strategise, and play the game to stay in the house.

    The fate of the nominated housemates now rests in the hands of the viewers.

  • Simi set to thrill fans in Lagos concert

    Simi set to thrill fans in Lagos concert

    Singer Simi has announced plans to perform live at Hard Rock Cafe, Lagos, on October 1, 2025.

    In an Instagram post, the singer revealed that the concert idea came on a whim, driven by her desire to connect more closely with her fans, the “SimiArmy.”

    Joking about sponsorship, Simi said she and her husband, Adekunle Gold, would serve as the event’s sponsors since her team had little time to secure external partners.

    Tickets are fixed at N10,000 with no VIP options, as Simi explained the pricing was to regulate access due to the venue’s limited capacity.

    Read Also: DJ Cuppy shares playful Bitcoin request from father Femi Otedola

    She encouraged fans to revisit her albums ahead of the show, admitting she might need reminders for some of her own lyrics.

    Simi urged fans to get their tickets early, warning that space at the venue is limited.

    She wrote on Instagram, “I was tired of letting you down. A promise is a debt and I decided to do this a couple weeks ago, because one of my strengths (flaws) is that I’m impulsive (yay?).

    “I didn’t give my team any time to find sponsors so my sponsors are me and my husband #marrywell.

    “The tickets are N10,000 flat for everyone. No VIP seats. I would do it for free, but we have to manage access somehow.

    “It’s not a big space, so get your tickets early. Even if there are 10 people there, we’re starting early. I just want to sing with you – so go and listen to the albums again and refresh. I know I’m going to cause I don’t be remembering my lyrics. Uhm…what am I forgetting…I love you SimiArmy”.

  • DJ Cuppy shares playful Bitcoin request from father Femi Otedola

    DJ Cuppy shares playful Bitcoin request from father Femi Otedola

    Disc Jockey DJ Cuppy has shared a lighthearted exchange with her billionaire father, Femi Otedola, after he jokingly asked her to send him 5 Bitcoin.

    In the humorous email, Otedola wrote, “Hello Daughter, Hi Cups, how are you today? I long for my meeting at the weekend. Send 5 Bitcoin to my wallet.”

    Read Also: On Femi Otedola’s Making It Big

    Cuppy posted the exchange on social media with laughing emojis and the caption, “Happy Monday.”

    Fans were amused by the father-daughter banter, with many reacting playfully to the post.

    Cuppy had previously shared moments of her father’s generosity, including receiving the keys to his customised luxury car.

  • Tiwa Savage seeks fans’ support to promote new album

    Tiwa Savage seeks fans’ support to promote new album

    Music sensation Tiwa Savage has appealed to fans for their support in making her brand-new album ‘This One is Personal’ a historic success.  

    On her X handle, Savage urged everyone to buy the album on iTunes, stream it on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, and share the link with friends and family.

    Tiwa Savage, who called it her most vulnerable project to date, said she is deeply grateful for her fans’ love and support, wishing them God’s blessings in return.

    Read Also: Tiwa Savage’s son Jamil shines on stage in London

    Savage wrote, “Hey, my sweethearts! Happy new month. It’s me again, Tiwa Savage. Just released a very beautiful project. My most vulnerable one yet. Your support will mean so much to me. Buy the album on iTunes, stream on Spotify and Apple Music, every single one counts as we are heading towards making history with this one. Thank you so much, and may God continue to bless you also. Spread the link to your friends and family. Love Tiwa Savage.”

  • Smoking, drinking don’t boost creativity – Bright Chimezie

    Smoking, drinking don’t boost creativity – Bright Chimezie

    Veteran musician Bright Chimezie has debunked claims by some artists that smoking and alcohol consumption enhance creativity.

    Speaking on a recent episode of the ‘CreativTea Podcast’, the “Because English” crooner described such notions as false, insisting that smoking and drinking are merely forms of enjoyment, not sources of inspiration.

    Read Also: Bright Chimezie signs with ONErpm

    “I agree that all of the artists smoking or drinking are only having a good time and not boosting their creativity,” Chimezie said.

    He stressed that true musical inspiration comes naturally, not from alcohol or drugs.

  • Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks Spotify pre-save record

    Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks Spotify pre-save record

    American pop star Taylor Swift has set a new milestone with her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, after breaking the record for the most pre-saved songs on Spotify’s Countdown Page in history.

    Spotify confirmed the achievement on Sunday via Instagram, hailing it as yet another career-defining moment for the Grammy-winning artist.

    “On August 31, 2025, Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl became the most pre-saved album Countdown Page in Spotify history,” the platform announced.

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    Swift first revealed details of her 12th studio album earlier in August during an appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast.

    Recorded in Europe while on her global Eras tour, the album is scheduled for release on October 3, 2025.

    Since its announcement, fans have flooded Spotify’s Countdown Page, generating record engagement even ahead of the album’s official drop.

  • Baba Lanko reveals turbulent past with ex-wife ‘Mama No Network’

    Baba Lanko reveals turbulent past with ex-wife ‘Mama No Network’

    Veteran actor Adeola Shoremi, popularly known as Baba Lanko, has shared a personal account of his troubled marriage to fellow entertainer Atinuke Kazeem, also known as Mama No Network.

    The pair tied the knot in 2014 in a high-profile ceremony that featured a performance by Fuji star Pasuma Wonder.

    However, in a recent interview, Baba Lanko alleged that the marriage turned violent, claiming his ex-wife once attacked him with a cutlass, leaving scars. “This is a finger injury I sustained, which left it bent, due to repeated fights with her,” he recounted.

    Read Also: Actress Etinosa Idemudia warns women about abusive partners

    Interestingly, Baba Lanko credited his ex-wife with indirectly introducing him to his current wife. He explained that Mama No Network once brought a young apprentice to learn theatre arts under her, but the lady later caught his attention.

    “The apprentice who was brought to me by my ex-wife is currently my wife, and she has given birth to four children. We’re living fine,” he said.

  • Acting goes beyond memorising lines – Toyin Alausa

    Acting goes beyond memorising lines – Toyin Alausa

    Award-winning actress Toyin Alausa has shared insights on the art of acting, stressing that it requires more than simply memorising scripts.

    In an Instagram post, Alausa explained that true acting demands surrendering to the moment and harmonising emotions with technical skills to create authentic performances.

    She noted that to move an audience, actors must first embrace and experience deep emotions themselves.

    Read Also: Actress Nkechi Blessing launches talk show

    “Acting is not just about memorising lines; it’s about surrendering yourself to the moment, training both your emotions and your skills until they become one. To make an audience feel, you must first allow yourself to feel deeply,” she wrote.

    Toyin Alausa highlighted the discipline, vulnerability, and hours of perfecting the craft that go into creating emotional scenes, such as crying on screen, adding that acting is “lived, not faked”.

    “Every crying scene you see on screen takes discipline, vulnerability and countless hours of perfecting the art. This is why we say acting is lived, not faked,” she added.

  • Falz speaks on struggles of balancing love, family, career

    Falz speaks on struggles of balancing love, family, career

    Rapper and actor Falz has revealed the challenges he faces in managing his love life, family, and entertainment career.

    In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Falz admitted that one of his biggest struggles is finding someone who genuinely likes him for who he is, beyond fame and success.

    He explained that the demands of his career often make it difficult to sustain a healthy relationship or family life.

    According to him, this lack of balance has kept him from committing fully, as he does not want to “scatter things up” or hurt himself or anyone else.

    Read Also: Falz sparks marriage speculation with instagram post

    Falz stressed that while he remains cautious, he believes it is better to be honest about one’s intentions and level of readiness for commitment.

    “I’ve not found anybody who likes me. In all sincerity, it’s incredibly tough. It’s incredibly tough to sort of have that. When I say that, I mean a healthy love/ family life and being in entertainment. Right. It’s incredibly tough.

    “Not knowing how to navigate that, coupled with feeling like I don’t want to just scatter things up, has resulted in me just sort of staying away. You know, some people will say he’s running away from commitment. Yes. Is it? To an extent, I wouldn’t lie, yes. Yes.

    “But it’s one thing to know that you are not prepared for commitment. It’s another thing to deceive yourself that you are, and mess things up both for yourself and the other person. So it’s me just being cautious. Too cautious, maybe, possibly. I would admit that could be. But yeah, I would say it’s me just being cautious,” he said.

  • Hilda Baci to cook world’s largest jollof rice pot with 250 bags of rice

    Hilda Baci to cook world’s largest jollof rice pot with 250 bags of rice

    Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder Hilda Baci has revealed that she’ll be using 250 bags of rice, weighing approximately 5,278 kilograms, to cook the largest pot of jollof rice on September 12, 2025.

    The giant pot designed for the event measures six meters in width and height, with a volume of 22,619 litres, aiming to fill it up to 80% capacity.

    To make the jollof rice, Baci, in an Instagram video, said she would need 1,583 kilograms of tomato paste, calculated based on 0.30 kilograms of paste per kilogram of rice.

    She added that she’ll also be using pepper chicken paste and jollof paste to create the most delicious Nigerian jollof rice.

    The event, scheduled to take place at Muri Okunola Park in Lagos, promises to be a grand celebration of Nigerian cuisine, music, and community spirit, with live performances planned and free attendance.

    Read Also: Hilda Baci to cook largest pot of jollof rice September 12

    Baci’s record-breaking attempt has generated buzz on social media, with many fans and followers expressing excitement and admiration for her culinary skills and mathematical prowess.

    “My goal is to fill this pot up by at least 75 to 80 per cent. That means I will need about 5,278 kilogrammes of raw basmati rice to achieve the yield.

    “I am making the executive decision to do 250 bags. For one kg of rice, you would need between 0.20 to 0.35, but because it’s Nigerian jollof, I’m going to use 0.30.

    “That means I will need 1,583 kilogrammes of Gino tomato paste,” she said.

    Baci added that the tomato base would be shared evenly across tomato paste, pepper chicken paste and jollof paste to make the “most delicious, largest pot of Nigerian jollof rice you have ever tasted”.