BBNaija 2021: Biggie exposes Saga & Nini’s late night gossip about Pere [Video]

It appears Big Brother is in a payback mood going by his jaw-dropping Thursday evening revelation exposing Saga and Nini.

In a brief meeting with the housemates, Biggie played a video featuring both housemates tittle-tattling about co-housemate Pere. The conversation which was made in hushed tones hinted on Saga and Nini making disparaging comments about Pere.

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After the video, Big Brother announced that the housemates had been found guilty of microphone infringement as the late night conversation saw them use hush tones. Shortly after calling out their offence, Biggie issued them strikes.

While this will be Nini’s first strike since the show kicked off, Saga has earned his second. A third strike will get the housemates instantly disqualified from the game.

Meanwhile, fans have reacted to Biggie’s video revelation, labelling it as his way of getting back at Saga for failing his prank task.

Recall the housemate was quick to rat Biggie out on Wednesday when he confessed to Nini that Biggie had put him up on a prank task.

BBNaija 2021: Saga reveals why he failed prank task

‘Shine Ya Eye’ lover boy Saga has finally opened up to Biggie about why he called off his prank task.

During the housemate’s diary session, he admitted that he couldn’t keep the act up due to his attachment to Nini.

“Nini is very smart so I didn’t start immediately. I took my time. When I started the task in the evening and it got to her until she said I should not talk to her again,” Saga said.

“At this point, I knew that I had done the task but I didn’t know for how long the task should go. She got into a fight with Cross and I had to leave my character and intervene. If the fight didn’t happen I would have continued the task.

“I passed the task up to a point but I think I failed the task. I suspect liquorose is also on the same task and she’s doing a good job, I am quite attached to Nini so it was a bit harder.”

Recall that Biggie instructed Saga to pick a fight with Nini on Tuesday. The prank task came with the offer of 200 Abeg Naira and 100 BB Token.

However, barely 20 hours after the prank task was issued, Saga ratted himself out following Nini’s emotional outburst after an altercation with Cross.

Meanwhile, Biggie issued both Saga and Nini a punishment supposedly for Saga’s failure to complete the task. The housemates woke up to a messy garden on Thursday morning with a letter addressed to Saga and Nini instructing them to clean up without the assistance of other housemates.

 

Wendy Williams reportedly taken to hospital for mental health check

American TV show host Wendy Williams has been taken to a hospital for mental health check-up.

This is according to an exclusive report by PageSix.

A spokesperson for the NYPD told Page Six on Thursday, September 16, 2021, that they received a call at 8:43 a.m. on Tuesday requiring an ambulance to transport a 57-year-old woman residing at Williams’ Manhattan address for a psychiatric evaluation. The patient was taken to Beth Israel Hospital, the spokesperson revealed.

The source also said that Williams is lonely and continues to struggle with her health.

It would be recalled that the TV show host had to put a halt to the return of her show.

Williams was diagnosed with covid-19 earlier in the week and reported to be undergoing quarantine and full recovery.

Wizkid talks about his new album and working with Tems

On September 15, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid did a feature for GQ, on which he was described as the “king of Afro-pop.”

During the lengthy conversation, during which he spoke about his Surulere, Lagos origins as well as his boy band, he spoke about how he likes to work on songs as albums. He spoke about how he went to Ghana to record a new album.

I am working on a new album, but I never like to be, like, in a rush,” Wizkid says. “Sometimes it takes me a year, two years, to make an album. I always record in terms of albums, not just songs. I like to make music that way, because it gives you a sense of direction.”

“Well, in the next album, I’m just trying to enjoy myself with the music now, because of the reception from the fans for my last album,” he continues. I just keep evolving with the sound.”

The writer of the piece then wrote that, “Before Made in Lagos—his latest album and the one pushing him to new heights—was released, Wiz had hinted that the follow-up would be his last “as Wizkid,” though whether this might mean full-on retirement, or simply a change of name, is impossible information to extract from him.

“In fact, guessing the concept of his next and possibly last album has become the favorite pastime of just about every Afrobeats commentator, with Wiz in the eye of the storm.”

How Wizkid met Tems

Wizkid told GQ that, “I love meeting new artists. When I’m in a room with a new artist, it feels like, Oh, my God. It feels like I’m right there when the magic is just about to take off and take form. It’s so exciting to me.

“When I get in the room with a new artist, it’s like you’re learning from me, I’m learning from you. I even get more excited getting in the room with new artists than my peers or my friends that I

Marvel: Hawkeye’s trailer is out

After long speculation and photo teasing, Marvel has finally dropped the official trailer for its next series instalment ‘Hawkeye’ into the phase four franchise.

In the events of Hawkeye, which is a continuation of Black Widow, Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld, takes the bow and arrow. Except she’s wearing a purple suit.

The last appearance of Hawkeye happened in Avengers endgame when we found out that he had been operating under the name ‘The Ronin During the five years between the blip and the snap—moving in the shadows as a gangster killing vigilante. Clint Barton has built up quite a reputation. This will likely be brought into the show due to the kinds of villains in the source material. The story will be based on the hawkeye comic run from 2013, and in that, we follow Clint as he trains his protege kate bishop played by (Hailee Steinfeld)

Set to release on November 24, 20121, in gear with the holiday season, the six-episode series will follow the pair fight crime across the marvel universe in what will probably be the most grounded Disney plus show so far.

Florence Pugh will be reprising her role as Yelena Belova, which is hinted at with the post-credits of ‘Black widow’. Yelena might come as an antagonist for a brief period until she realizes the truth about Black widow’s death, an honorable sacrifice. Who knows, we might probably get a Clint, Kate and Yelena team-up.

The official trailer opens in December with Clint and his family having Christmas dinner. This is a nod of closure for him, seeing that he wanted nothing more than to be with his family again.

Other avengers are honored in Hawkeye as we see, Steve roger banners and performers in avengers costume all paying tribute to the heroic deeds of the Avengers in reuniting the world against Thanos in 2019’s Avengers Endgame.

The main villains in the hawkeye series will be the ‘Tracksuit mafia’ led by a gangster Ivan. They pop up occasionally during the run in an

BBNaija 2021: Housemates in tears over Kayvee’s special message

‘Shine Ya Eye’ housemates were left balling their eyes out on Monday night after Big Brother surprised them with a special message from housemate Kayvee.

In his short address to the housemates, Kayvee expressed his support for everyone currently in the race for the N90 million grand prize. He also confirmed that he was back to his bubbly self while thanking the housemates for the kindness shown to him during his trying time.

“Well I know you guys must have been worried about me, well I’m fine, I’m happy, strong, fit…I’m rooting for every one of you, let the best man or woman win. I miss y’all, I can’t wait to meet you outside the house…” Kayvee said

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The video footage expectedly left the housemates emotional as this will be the first time Kayvee will address them since exiting the game a few weeks ago.

Recall that the photographer housemate was advised to exit the show on medical grounds after other housemates expressed concern over his deteriorating health.

BBNaija 2021: Whitemoney wins 1st HOH games, Nini wins veto power

‘Shine Ya Eye’ fan-favorite housemate Whitemoney has won his first head of house games.

The housemate emerged HOH after winning 26 points at Monday’s HOH games. In a surprising twist, Nini who was originally up for eviction alongside Yousef, Emmanuel, Angel and Saskay came second in the games with 25 points.

Alongside winning exclusive access to the HOH lounge, Whitemoney gets 250 Abeg Naira and 200 BB Tokens. The HOH also got to nominate Queen as his Deputy HOH.

This week’s veto power holder on the other hand, had the opportunity to save herself with Cross as her replacement.

So, the week’s nomination list now consists of Cross, Emmanuel, Saskay, Angel and Yousef.

Recall the nominations for the week held nearly an hour before the games.

Away from the nominations, the week’s HOH games spotted some highlights including Saskay’s emotional breakdown and Angel’s surprising lackadaisical attitude towards the games.

It appears both housemates felt a little overwhelmed by the turn of events leading to their nominations.

BBNaija 2021: Yousef, Angel, Emmanuel, Nini & Saskay nominated for eviction

With two weeks to the anticipated grand finale of the ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season, 11 housemates remain actively in competition for the grand prize.

As is the norm, each week comes the dreaded nominations. This week, housemates Yousef, Angel, Emmanuel, Saskay and Nini have made the list that will see at least one housemate exit the game this Sunday.

Like the previous week, the nomination took place right before the Head of House games with Yousef and Angel topping the list with five vote respectively. Emmanuel scored three votes while Saskay and Nini scored two votes each.

Note that the housemates up for possible eviction still have the opportunity to gain immunity by winning the Head of House games.

Below is how the housemates voted:

Whitemoney: Angel and Yousef

Saskay: Yousef and Enmanuel

Saga: Yousef and Angel

Angel: Saga and Emmanuel

Yousef: Liquorose and Cross

Liquorose: Angel and Yousef

Pere: Nini and Angel

Nini: Emmanuel and Angel

Cross: Nini and Whitemoney

Queen: Yousef and Saskay

Emmanuel: Saskay and Pere

Wizkid, Beyonce win 2021 MTV VMA for ‘Brown Skin Girl’

On September 14, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Beyonce won a moonman for Best Cinematography at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards [VMAs]. The award was for the music video for ‘Brown Skin Girl.’

Wizkid was in the category alongside Beyonce, who co-owns the song alongside Saint Jhn and Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy. The award will also go to Nigerian-born cinematographer, Jenn Nkiru who directed the video.

The song was made for Beyonce’s album, Lion King: The Gift which featured other Nigerian artists. In October 2019, Pulse Nigeria reported that preparations were being made for the video.

You can watch the video below;

 

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are engaged after nearly 5 years

American singer Britney Spears has gotten engaged. According to PageSix, the mother of two and her longtime boyfriend, Sam Asghari. “The couple made their long-standing relationship official today and are deeply touched by the support, dedication and love expressed to them,” Asghari’s talent manager, Brandon Cohen told PageSix.

Asghari reportedly popped the question at 39-year-old Spears’ home with a ring that has a 4-carat round brilliant stone in a platinum cathedral setting, enhanced with a floating solitaire design. It also has Asghari’s nickname for Spears, “Lioness,” engraved inside the band.

Asghari met Spears when she hired the chiseled stud to appear as her love interest in her “Slumber Party” music video in October 2016.

Asghari will be Spears’ third husband.

She was previously married to Kevin Federline, the father of her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, both 15 from 2004 to 2007.

She also had a brief union with her childhood pal Jason Alexander for just 55 hours earlier in 2004.

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BBNaija 2021: I feel like a widow – Saskay on Jaypaul’s eviction

Saskay has expressed her grief over the eviction of her house sweetheart Jaypaul. While there were, thankfully, no tears, the 21-year-old housemate went in quite early after the Sunday night show and needed some pep talk from Angel, Nini and Saga. In her chat with Angel, the 21-year-old housemate revealed that she felt like a widow following the singer’s eviction especially after how much they bonded in the week leading to his eviction.

The couple melted hearts last week as Jaypaul went full-on romance mode with flowers and promises to move heaven and earth if she chose him over his contender, Cross. The lovebirds also sealed the week with a brief but romantic kiss, Saskay’s first since the show kicked off.

Sadly, the onscreen romance was short-lived as Jaypaul and Jackie B got evicted during the recent Sunday night eviction show. The housemates coincidentally sailed through the famous king-size eviction after earning immunity by emerging heads of house.

BBNaija 2021: Jaypaul and Jackie B have been evicted

This weekend’s live show has seen the eviction of Jaypaul and Jackie B. The housemates join 13 already evicted contestants of the ‘Shine Ya Eye’ season. Kicking off with a recap of the week’s activities and a brief chit-chat with the housemates, show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced Jaypaul as the 14th housemate to exit Biggie’s house.

After another round of chit-chatting with housemates, Ebuka announced the eviction of Jackie B.

Coincidentally, both housemates got spared from last week’s king-size eviction after winning immunity by emerging heads of house during the week’s games.

Away from the seriousness of the evictions, a key highlight of the show was Ebuka discussing housemates entangled in situationships including Cross, Queen, Whitemoney, Jackie B, Angel and Yousef.

Burna Boy attends Man United’s game at Old Trafford, brings out Paul Pogba at his set at Parklife festival

Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy had a busy day on Saturday, September 11, attending a Manchester United game and performing at a festival.

Burna Boy was at Old Trafford to watch Manchester United beat Newcastle United 4-1 in a Premier League game.

The music star got the treatment as he sat in Paul Pogba’s box and was gifted Manchester United’s home and away jerseys with his name on them.

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He had his visit on video, which he shared on social media; “Couldn’t come to Manchester without supporting my brother @paulpogba,” he wrote.

The 30-year-old is seen in the video celebrating one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals at the stadium and meeting a host of Pogba’s family.

He also met UK rapper Stormzy at the game.

After the game, he headed straight to the Parklife festival, where he performed.

He made his set even more memorable by bringing on his friend Pogba on stage.

 

Ckay’s ‘Love Nwantiti’ becomes the No. 1 song in the world

On September 11, 2021, Nigerian singer-songwriter and music producer, Ckay‘s ‘Love Nwantiti’ became the No. 1 song on Shazam’s global charts. The chart tracks the most-searched songs in the world and ranks them on a chart. The song sits above global smash hits from major superstars like ‘Stay‘ by Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber, which is currently the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100. It also sits above global anthems from Lil Nas X, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Dua Lipa, J Balvin, The Weeknd and more.

The version of ‘Love Nwantiti’ which sits atop the charts features Axel and DJ Yo.

Initially released on Ckay’s sophomore EP, Ckay The First in 2019, the song blew up when its video version featured Joeboy and Kuami Eugene. Ckay has since created several remixes of the record for mileage. Since then, Winnie Harlow has danced to the song on her Instagram stories.

This is good news for the industry.

The singer has since released another EP, left Chocolate City and signed to Warner Music Group, South Africa.

This comes after Wizkid’s ‘Essence‘ became the most-shazamed song in the US, and after Master KG‘s ‘Jerusalema’ also became the most-shazamed song in the world in Q4 2020.

What is Shazam?

According to Wikipedia, Shazam is an application that can identify music, movies, advertising, and television shows, based on a short sample played and using the microphone on the device.

The company is now owned by Apple.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez make red carpet debut at Venice Film Festival

American actors Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez made their first red carpet debut since rekindling their romance.

The couple stood to take photos at the premiere of “The Last Duel” on Friday, September 10, 2021, in Venice, Italy.

Lopez and Affleck were spotted holding hands as they took photos just before the premiere of the movie.

Affleck co-wrote the Ridley Scott-directed film with longtime friend, Matt Damon.

‘Bennifer’ as they are fondly called, reunited in May after weeks of speculations.

They were spotted together on several occasions after her split with MLS star Alex Rodriguez.

Affleck and Lopez got engaged in 2002.

Signs they were on the rocks started to surface when they postponed their wedding in 2003.

They split months later in January 2004.

LadiPoe scores 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards nomination

On September 10, 2021, Nigerian rapper, LadiPoe was nominated for Best International Flow at the 2021 BET Hip-Hop Awards.

He is nominated alongside six other international artists including Nasty C (South Africa), Xam (Brazil), Laylow (France), Gazo (France), Little Simz (UK), and Dave (UK).

A few years ago, Ghanaian legend, Sarkodie won that category. For LadiPoe, this comes after a stellar 18-month run, which involves two smash hit records, ‘Know You’ featuring Simi and ‘Feeling’ featuring Buju.

2Face Idibia finally breaks silence over crisis rocking his marriage

“Let us deal with our issues internally. I take God beg una,” Idibia appeals. Nigerian music icon 2Face Idibia has finally broken his silence over the crisis rocking his marriage.

The music star took to his Instagram page on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, where he appealed to his family members and supporters to back off his personal life.

“I admit that bringing our personal issues to social media was not cool but I will not sit back and watch everyone have a free for all battle in the name of love and solidarity,” he wrote.

“None of us is perfect. I will like to urge our families and supporters to stop the madness and the public to please respect our privacy and our kids.”

“Let us deal with our issues internally. I take God beg una.”

The music star’s statement came on the heels of the social media drama that has rocked his marriage to movie star, Annie Idibia.

BBNaija 2021: Pere finally shares details of microphone strike conversation with Maria

It’s been two weeks since Maria’s exit but it appears that the housemates can’t seem to get over her at least not former love interest Pere.

In a recent truth or dare game, the housemate shared details of the Saturday night microphone infringement that finally led to Biggie issuing them strikes.

According to Pere, Maria had forced him to take off his microphone to ask him for sex.

“Maria told me to make love to her,” Pere shared with housemates.

Recall that Maria had asked Pere to take off his mic for a brief conversation against Biggie’s instructions on whispering.

Interestingly, Maria has repeatedly debunked claims by the former US soldier that they had shared any form of intimacy especially ones made by Pere involving intense smooching.

During the first week of her media rounds, she claimed that she would never have gotten to that point had she stayed longer in the house.

Meanwhile, other housemates are on to building new triangles and strengthening existing ships. With the exit of Michael, it appears Jackie B has turned to the ever loving arms of the house’s daddy figure Whitemoney. Needless to say that the latest closeness means trouble to the male housemate’s current sweetheart Queen. The beauty queen recently warned Whitemoney about the closeness which makes her uncomfortable.

American actress Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant

American actress Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her first child with her hubby Cooke Maroney.

According to PageSix, the movie star and her hubby are expecting their first child together.

Lawrence was spotted with her blossoming belly during a stroll through New York City on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

She was pictured walking through New York wearing a pair of floral overalls and a delicate white T-shirt.

The 31-year-old “Hunger Games” actress tied the knot with the 37-year-old art gallery owner in Rhode Island two years ago after sporting an engagement ring designed by a New York jeweler.

Their wedding had 150 guests, including Kris Jenner and her boyfriend Corey GambleAmy SchumerEmma Stone and Ashley Olsen.

Five years after leaving the label, Iyanya resigns with Ubi Franklin’s MMMG

On September 8, 2021, Nigerian star and recent appointee of the Cross River State government, Iyanya announce his realignment with Ubi Franklin and his label, Made Men Music Group [MMMG].

This comes after Iyanya, who exited the label in 2015 amidst several controversies, which peaked in 2019, has signed with MAVIN Records and Temple Music.

In a statement, the label says, “How time indeed flies, it has been 165.6M Secs, 2.8M minutes, 46K hours, 1916 days, 274 weeks, 63 months, 5 years since the resolution of the contract binding two resilient and hardworking parties that felt the need to give themselves time and grow independently.

“These parties having explored life differently in the same niche, various spheres and found a defining purpose to their missions have collectively decided to come as one body to reckon with.

“We appreciate the effort of friends, colleagues and well wishers for the years of believing in our craft, supporting our purpose and encouraging our mission. We also acknowledge the individual management over the past years and look forward to working as a large family.

“We hope that this re-emergence bring forth more successful years. AMEN.

“Iyanya, Let’s Get It 🙏🏿🎶

“WE OUTSIDE.

In 2019, Franklin and his former artist, Iyanya had a public spat, which resulted in a media circus and Franklin appearing on Cool FM alongside Do2dtun to clear the air. While Iyanya was signed to MMMG, he became arguably the most sought after African act, releasing several hit records and two albums; Desire and Applaudise. He was also part of MMMG’s compilation album, The Evolution.

He has also released two EPs; Signature and For Your Love.