Trump has said that he hopes to preserve TikTok, which was the subject of a national security law signed by President Joe Biden last April because of concerns raised by Chinese ownership. He’s promised to sign an executive order granting the app more time to find a new owner, which was a requirement under the law. It’s still unclear whether Trump has the legal power to grant an extension, but he recently praised the app for helping him reach young voters during the election.

TikTok CEO Joins Trump’s Inauguration With App’s Future in Doubt

Trump's second return to the White House marked a spiritual awakening in the US. Nathaniel, known for his spirit-filled music, was among the few Nigerian ministers, including Pastor WF Kumuyi, who were invited to grace the inauguration events.

Nathaniel, who was scheduled to sing at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast, took centre stage with his trumpet, leading worshippers in songs.

The Nigerian gospel artist's songs were mainly centred on intercessory prayers for the United States as Trump's administration took charge.

Nathaniel Bassey sings at Trump's inauguration

The Iranian singer had been living in Istanbul since 2018 before Turkish police handed him over to Iran in December 2023. He has been in detention in Iran since then.

Reports state that the supreme court accepted the prosecutor’s objection to a previous five-year jail term on offences including blasphemy. The case was reopened, and the defendant was sentenced to death for insulting the Islam’s prophet Muhammad.

Reports also added that the verdict was not final and could still be appealed against.

Iranian pop star Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo, known as Tataloo, has reportedly been sentenced to death for blasphemy.

Freedom cometh by struggle. ”Speed had been in police detention since November 2024 after allegedly jumping bail. He is currently being investigated by the police after his colleague, Burnaboy, petitioned the police claiming he defamed his person in a video he released last December insinuating the singer won a Grammy award after ‘’bending down” for Diddy.

Singer, Darlington Achakpo aka Speed Darlington, has regained his freedom.

Moana 2

Moana 2[b] is a 2024 American animated musical adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The second film in the Moana franchise, it was directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller from a screenplay by Jared Bush and Miller.[1][2] Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Rachel House, and Alan Tudyk reprise their roles from the first film, with Hualālai Chung, Rose Matafeo, David Fane, Awhimai Fraser, Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, and Gerald Ramsey joining the cast. Set three years after the first film, it follows the titular character reuniting with the demigod Maui and assembling a wayfinding crew to find the lost island of Motufetu, break its curse, and reconnect the people of the ocean.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is a 2025 American heist film that serves as the sequel to the 2018 film Den of Thieves. Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. reprise their roles from the first film, while Christian Gudegast returns to write and direct. Inspired by the 2003 Antwerp diamond heist, the plot follows an LASD sheriff who follows a suspected thief to Europe in an attempt to team-up with him for a robbery.[4][5] Lionsgate theatrically released the film in the United States on January 10, 2025. The film received mixed reviews from critics and has grossed $40 million worldwide.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Selena Marie Gome born July 22, 1992 is an American actress, singer, producer, and businesswoman. Gomez began her career as a child actress, appearing on the television series Barney & Friends (2002–2004), and emerged as a teen idol for her leading role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). She signed with Hollywood Records in 2008 and formed the band Selena Gomez & the Scene, which released three albums: Kiss & Tell (2009), A Year Without Rain (2010), and When the Sun Goes Down (2011).

Selena Gomez

Aaron Stone Pierre (born 7 June 1994) is an English actor. After training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Pierre gained recognition for his role as Dev-Em in the science fiction series Krypton (2018–2019). He has since starred in the period drama miniseries The Underground Railroad (2021), and the thriller films Old (2021) and Rebel Ridge (2024). Also in 2024, he portrayed Malcolm X in the miniseries Genius and voiced Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King.

Aaron Stone Pierre

A film, also known as a movie or motion picture,[a] is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, emotions, or atmosphere through the use of moving images that are generally, since the 1930s, synchronized with sound and (less commonly) other sensory stimulations.[1] The word "cinema" is borrowed from the French cinéma, an abbreviation of cinématographe (term coined by the Lumière brothers in the 1890s), from Ancient Greek meaning "recording movement". The word is today usually used to refer to either a purpose-built venue for screening films, known as a movie theater in the US; the film industry; the overall art form of specifically just filmmaking.

FILM

Pero Adeniyi, baby mama to popular Nigerian singer, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia, has demanded a sum of N500m from his wife Annie, over alleged defamation and libelous online publication.

In September, Annie took to Instagram to call out her husband for alleged infidelity involving Adeniyi.

Her posts led to a reply from the singer’s brother which further broke into a war of words between Annie’s family, and her in-laws.

Referring to Annie’s post, Pero, via her lawyers, issued a letter to Annie, demanding for public apology and the sum of N500m for damages.

Pero demands N500m from Annie Idibia for alleged libel, defamation

The Recruit is an American spy adventure television series created by Alexi Hawley for Netflix. The show follows Owen Hendricks (Noah Centineo), a CIA lawyer who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose her relationship to the agency. The series was released on Netflix on December 16, 2022. In January 2023, the series was renewed for a second season, which was released on January 30, 2025.

The Recruit (American TV Series)

Moc Madu is a Nollywood actor and model. Born in Sokoto, the Anambra State native has a degree in theatre arts from the Imo State University, Owerri. The budding actor has featured in movies including, Brotherhood, Orah, Blood and Rage, Mothers Love, Simple People, Bosslady, and most recently, Afamefuna. In this interview with IJEOMA THOMAS-ODIA, he shares his passion for acting, navigating the industry as well as his role in Afamefuna.

Moc Madu: Playing Chike in Afamefuna opened doors for me

How did you meet your wife?

Her dad has a house in a particular location, and I rented a house there, too. I met her brother first, who wanted to be an actor. He came to me and shared his intention, and I promised to visit his home.

I went to his house and saw her and we thank God today. There is this saying that you’ll know when you meet your future partner. So, when I met her, it was love at first sight even if we had to communicate for a while before we finally got married.

My marriage…With Kunle Afod

Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian singer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is recognized for his multi-genre musical performances.[5][6][7] He was discovered by American record executive Scooter Braun in 2008 and subsequently brought to American singer Usher, both of whom formed the record label RBMG Records to sign Bieber in October of that year. He gained recognition following the release of his debut extended play (EP), My World (2009), which was quickly met with international commercial success and led to his establishment as a teen idol.

Justin Bieber

Background

For the 2025 ceremony, the Recording Academy announced several changes for different categories and updates on eligibility rules.[7] No new categories were introduced for the first time in four years.[8] In an urgent letter to the 12,000 voting members of the Recording Academy, chief executive officer (CEO) Harvey Mason Jr. urged them to cast their votes with "purpose, intention, and integrity" and without "bias, grudge-holding, or careless voting".[9][10]

67th Annual Grammy Awards

Tems

Temilade Openiyi (born 11 June 1995), known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer.[3][4] She rose to prominence after being featured on Wizkid's 2020 single "Essence", which peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart following the release of the remix version with Justin Bieber. The song earned her a Grammy Award nomination.[5][4] That same year, she was featured on the song "Fountains" by Canadian rapper Drake

Bianca Censori (born 5 January 1995) is an Australian model. She is known for her marriage to American rapper Kanye West, whom she married in a private ceremony in December 2022.

Bianca Censori

Jaylah Ji'mya Hickmon was born on August 14, 1998, in Tampa, Florida, where she was raised.[2][3] Her father and uncle were both rappers, though only her father recorded professionally.[4] She also has younger twin sisters.[5] She has described her upbringing as Christian.[6] In 2016, Doechii attended Howard W. Blake High School in Tampa and grew up performing ballet, tap dancing, acting, cheerleading, and gymnastics. She had plans to become a professional choral singer until a friend encouraged her to produce and release her music online as an independent artist

Doechii

Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter born September 4, 1981)[7] is an American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman. She has had a significant impact on the music industry and is known for her vocal ability, musical versatility, live performances, and culturally important works. Beyoncé is also credited with changing how music is recorded and released in the digital age, popularizing unconventional rollouts and reviving the album format.

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper. Regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, and one of the greatest rappers of all time, he is known for his technical artistry and complex songwriting. He was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the honor

Kayleigh Rose Amstutz (born February 19, 1998), known professionally as Chappell Roan is an American singer and songwriter. She is known for her camp and drag queen-influenced aesthetic.[1] She first signed to Atlantic Records and released her debut EP, School Nights (2017). After being dropped from the label, she released a series of independent singles including "Pink Pony Club" which facilitated Roan's rise to prominence. She opened for Olivia Rodrigo on the Sour Tour and Guts World Tour.

Chappell Roan

Kanye’s wife Bianca Censori causes stir at Grammys with naked dress stunt

Bianca Censori caused a stir at the Grammy Awards as she appeared on the red carpet in a transparent dress.

The Australian model made her red carpet debut with husband rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, at the 2025 awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Appearing on the red carpet, she removed her dark fur coat to reveal her naked body to the flash of camera

WWE Monday Night Raw comes waltzing back into our lives tonight (Feb. 3, 2025) from the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, featuring all the fallout from the Royal Rumble premium live event that went down just this past Saturday night in Indianapolis

WWE Raw results, live blog (Feb. 3, 2025): Royal Rumble fallout

Portable was born on 12 March 1994 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.[3] He gained mainstream attention after the single "ZaZoo Zehh", where he featured Olamide and Poco Lee.[4][5][6] He publicly accused Kogbagidi[7] a business partner on social media of allegedly scamming him in a deal involving artist management

Portable (musician)

Tiwatope Omolara Savage (born 5 February 1980), known professionally as Tiwa Savage (listenⓘ), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress.[4][5][6] Savage sings in English, Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba; her music is a blend of afrobeats, R&B, afropop, pop and hip-hop.[7] Savage's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned her several achievements

Tiwa Savage

Nollywood stars mourn actress, Pat Ugwu

Emeka Okoye on his Instagram post on Wednesday, announced her death with a poster detailing her funeral arrangements.

“Rest in peace sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu so we no get to work again? Death whyooo? God please. Rest in peace PAT. May your soul rest in the bosom of the Lord,” Emeka wrote, expressing his grief

Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. (June 26, 1970 – February 5, 2025)[1][2] professionally known as Irv Gotti (or DJ Irv), was an American record producer and record executive. He co-founded the record label Murder Inc. Records in 1998, which was an imprint of Def Jam Recordings. He received production credits for most of the recordings by artists signed to the label—including Ja Rule.

Irv Gotti

Veteran actor Columbus Irosanga is dead

Veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irosanga, popularly known for his role as a native doctor is dead.

His death was announced on Instagram on Thursday by fellow movie star, Hilda Dokubo.

Sharing the news, Dokubo wrote, “There can’t be a shortage of angels in heaven that the few here are called home like this na! This one is heavy on Uniport Rivers State Nollywood.”

Chloe Elizabeth Bailey (/ˈkloʊi/ KLO-ee; born July 1, 1998), also known mononymously as Chlöe, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. She rose to prominence alongside her sister Halle Bailey as Chloe x Halle. The duo released two studio albums, with their second, Ungodly Hour (2020), being met with widespread acclaim upon release. In 2021, Bailey released her debut solo single "Have Mercy", which was certified platinum in the U.S. Her debut album, In Pieces, was released in 2023. Her second studio album, Trouble in Paradise, was released in 2024.

Chloe Bailey

Azeez Adeshina Fashola (born 10 May 1991), known professionally as Naira Marley, is a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper.[3][4]

Education

At the age of 11, Fashola moved to Peckham, South London, England.[5] He graduated with a distinction in business from Peckham Academy in 2010. He also studied business law at Crossways College (now Christ the King Sixth Form College).

Naira Marley

YouTube

YouTube is an American social media and online video sharing platform owned by Google. YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim, three former employees of PayPal. Headquartered in San Bruno, California, it is the second-most-visited website in the world, after Google Search. In January 2024, YouTube had more than 2.7 billion monthly active users, who collectively watched more than one billion hours of videos every day.[7] As of May 2019, videos were being uploaded to the platform at a rate of more than 500 hours of content per minute,[8][9] and as of 2023, there were approximately 14 billion videos in total.

Popular gospel singer Paul Nwokocha confirmed the end of his second marriage to Goodness on Sunday, citing the reasons behind his decision to leave the union, which was highly celebrated on social media.

The singer, who began his career 40 years ago and has 66 albums to his credit, broke the news on his Facebook and YouTube page, shocking fans and critics alike.

In September 2023, the singer, who is outspoken about his private life, especially marriage, shared why his first marriage, which lasted two decades, crashed.

Why my second marriage of one year ended -Gospel singer Paul Nwokocha

Kim Sae-ron

Kim Sae-ron was born in Seoul on July 31, 2000.[2] Kim had two younger sisters, Kim A-ron [ko] and Kim Ye-ron [ko], who are also actresses.[3][4] She attended Miyang Elementary School in Seoul,[3] and graduated from Yang-il Middle School in Ilsan in February 2016. She then began attending School of Performing Arts Seoul.[5] In 2018, Kim was admitted to Chung-Ang University's Department of Performing Arts and Film Studies.

Regina Nneamaka Daniels is a Nollywood film actress and a model. She was born in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, on October 10, 2000. Her mother is Rita Daniels, who is also an actress, film producer, model, entrepreneur and social media personality. She is the former chairperson of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Delta State chapter.[6][7] Her father is Jude Ojegwu. Jude and Rita parted ways years ago. Daniels grew up in Asaba, Delta State of Nigeria. She has five siblings - three brothers and two sisters. She is the second youngest child in her family. One of her role models growing up was Academy award-winning actress Angelina Jolie.[8] She attended Hollywood International School[9] and in 2018, Daniels proceeded to study Mass Communication[10] at Igbinedion University.

Regina Daniels

Prince Chinedu Munir Nwoko (born 21 December 1960) popularly known as Ned Nwoko is a muslim, Nigerian lawyer, philanthropist and politician who serves as the senator representing Delta North senatorial district in the Nigerian Senate.[1][2][3] He was a member of the House of Representatives between 1999 and 2003 representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Delta State. In January 2020, he undertook a symbolic expedition to Antarctica to flag off a Malaria Eradication Project.[4]

He was re-elected to represent the people of Delta North senatorial district in 2023 in the Senate of Nigeria representing Oshimili North Federal Constituency, Delta State, Nigeria.

Ned Nwoko

Rakim Athelaston Mayers was born on October 3, 1988, in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, a borough of New York City.[9] His father is from Barbados.[10] He has an older brother (deceased) and an older sister, Erika.[11][12] Both Rakim and Erika's names are taken from the Eric B. & Rakim duo.[13] His cousin is fellow ASAP Mob member ASAP Nast.

ASAP Rocky

Tia Emma Billinger (born May 1999), known professionally as Bonnie Blue, is an English pornographic actress and OnlyFans creator. After diversifying into producing content with students and married men, she made several appearances on podcasts in 2024 which generated several weeks of backlash on Twitter; a subsequent appearance on This Morning prompted 188 complaints to Ofcom. She was later banned from Australia and Fiji for working without an appropriate visa. In January 2025, an advert involving the online casino Stake and featuring Blue prompted an investigation by the Gambling Commission, which caused the firm to close in the UK.

Bonnie Blue (actress)

Early life

Born in Lagos, he relocated with his family to Abuja at the age of 7. He had his junior high education at Christ the King College at Gwagwalada Abuja,[5] where he got the stage name "Odumodu" in his second year of junior high.[6][5] He attended Bowen University for his first year of tertiary education, then left and finished up at the University of Lagos, Akoka

Odumodublvck

Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that spanned R&B, jazz, folk, and pop and contributed to the birth of quiet storm. Her commercial success included the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love". She became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years

Roberta Flack

Femi Otedola made his first fortune in commodities before selling his shares in Forte Oil to invest in the energy business. Otedola is chairman of Geregu Power, a power generation business, and owns more than 70% of the shares. During 2022 and 2023 Otedola sold down a Geregu stake that was once more than 95% to bring on institutional investors, Investors in Geregu include the Nigerian government, the Afrexim Fund for Export Development in Africa and the State Grid Corporation of China. He also owns properties in Lagos, Dubai, London and Monaco, and holds shares in Zenith Bank and FBN Holdings Otedola is also the founder of Zenon Petroleum and Gas Ltd, and the owner of a number of other businesses across shipping, real estate and finance.

Femi Otedola

Benedetta is a 2021 biographical psychological drama film co-written and directed by Paul Verhoeven, starring Virginie Efira as Benedetta Carlini, a nun in the 17th century who joins an Italian convent while a young child and later has a lesbian love affair with another nun, while seeing religious vision

Benedetta (film)

Eugene Allen Hackman was born in San Bernardino, California, United States, the son of Eugene Ezra Hackman and Anna Lyda Elizabeth (née Gray).[6] He had a brother named Richard. Hackman had Pennsylvania Dutch, English, and Scottish ancestry. His mother was born in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.[7] Hackman's family moved frequently, finally settling in Danville, Illinois, where they lived in the house of his English-born maternal grandmother, Beatrice.[8] His father operated the printing press for the Commercial-News, a local newspaper. Hackman decided that he wanted to become an actor at age 10.[9] His parents divorced when he was 13 and his father subsequently left the family

Gene Hackman

Michelle Christine Trachtenberg (October 11, 1985 – February 26, 2025) was an American actress. After beginning her career in TV commercials at age three, she made her television debut in her first credited role on the Nickelodeon series The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1994–1996). As a child actress, Trachtenberg starred in multiple Nickelodeon productions. In 1997, she won a Young Artist Award for her performance as Maggie in CBS's Meego. In her late teens and early 20s, Trachtenberg rose to prominence in the film EuroTrip (2004) and as Georgina Sparks on the CW show Gossip Girl (2007–2012.

MichelleTrachtenberg

Anora is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sean Baker. It stars Mikey Madison as Anora Mikheeva, a young stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, played by Mark Eydelshteyn. The supporting cast includes Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, and Aleksei Serebryakov.

Anora

Halle Maria Berry (/ˈhæli/ HAL-ee; born Maria Halle Berry; August 14, 1966) is an American actress. She began her career as a model and entered several beauty contests, finishing as the first runner-up in the Miss USA pageant and coming in sixth in the Miss World 1986. Her breakthrough film role was in the romantic comedy Boomerang (1992), alongside Eddie Murphy, which led to roles in The Flintstones (1994) and Bulworth (1998) as well as the television film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999), for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Halle Berry

Colman Jason Domingo (born November 28, 1969) is an American actor, playwright, and director. Prominent on both screen and stage since the 2010s, Domingo has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards, two Tony Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2024.

Colman Domingo

Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, known primarily as a country musician. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton released her debut album in 1967 with Hello, I'm Dolly, commencing a career spanning 60 years and 49 studio albums, including 2023's Rockstar, which became her highest-charting Billboard 200 album, peaking at number-three.

Dolly Parton

Daredevil: Born Again is an American television series created by Dario Scardapane and Matt Corman & Chris Ord for the streaming service Disney+, based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Daredevil. It is the 13th television series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) produced by Marvel Studios, via its Marvel Television label, sharing continuity with the films of the franchise. Born Again is a revival and continuation of Daredevil (2015–2018), an earlier series produced by the previous Marvel Television production company and originally released on Netflix. Scardapane serves as showrunner with Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead as lead directors

Daredevil: Born Again

World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995, and continues to be recognized on that day.

World Book Day

Omoni Oboli (born 22 April 1978) is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker.[4] She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine (2009), Anchor Baby (2010), Fatal Imagination, Being Mrs Elliott, The First Lady and Wives on Strike (2016). In 2018, she starred and directed the comedy film.

Omoni Oboli

An indigene of Ogun State, Adebowale Babatunde Adedayo was born in Ogudu, Lagos into an Upper middle class, Islamic and Christian family on May 3, 1993. He grew up in Magodo area of Lagos where he attended Tendercare International Nursery. He went to Primary school in Ojota, Ogudu[16] and then attended Babcock University High School. In 2009, he gained admission to Lead City University, where he studied law but was forced to leave by his second year due to the university's accreditation issue.

Mr Macaroni

Kim Soo-hyun (Korean: 김수현; born February 16, 1988) is a South Korean actor. One of the highest-paid actors in South Korea in 2020,[3] his accolades include five Baeksang Arts Awards, two Grand Bell Awards and one Blue Dragon Film Award. He has been featured by Forbes in their Power Celebrity 40 and 30 Under 30 Asia lists.[4] He was also selected as Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year.

Kim Soo-hyun

Iman Asante Shumpert (/iˈmɑːn/ ee-MAHN;[1] born June 26, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Shumpert was selected by the New York Knicks with the 17th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015 and won an NBA championship with them in 2016. Shumpert also had stints with the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets.

Shumpert won Season 30 of Dancing with the Stars with professional dancer Daniella Karagach in 2021, making him the first NBA player to win the final.

Iman Shumpert