Celebrity Gist

Canadian rapper Drake has lost his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s viral diss track “Not Like Us.” U.S. Judge Jeannette A. Vargas ruled that the song’s lyrics were “nonactionable opinion,” noting that rap battles often include exaggerated and figurative language. Drake had claimed the track made […]

Comedian Seyi Law has congratulated fellow comic Deeone for completing a 52-hour stand-up comedy performance in Lagos, describing it as a historic feat in Nigerian comedy. In a post on X, Seyi Law praised Deeone’s passion, resilience, and years of preparation that led to the achievement, calling it monumental. Although […]

Nigerian singer Seyi Shay has credited her early rise in the music industry to her collaborations with Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, noting that their joint work and friendship shaped her career. She recalled featuring Wizkid on her hit “Crazy,” contributing background vocals to some of his early songs, and receiving his […]

Nigerian singer 2Face Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has denied reports of his arrest in London following an alleged dispute with his wife, Natasha Osawaru. The rumors surfaced after he missed a scheduled performance on Thursday, but in a video posted on Instagram Friday, 2Face clarified that a medical emergency […]

Popular Nigerian artist Qdot has spoken out after being robbed at gunpoint along with his DJ at his home on September 28, 2025. Describing the incident as the most terrifying experience of his life, Qdot said the attackers took everything valuable but spared his life. He said he is still […]

Pop icon Rihanna has announced the birth of her third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, with partner A$AP Rocky. Born on 13 September, the baby’s name is a nod to her father’s stage name with a unique twist. The couple, who also share two sons, Riot and RZA, […]

Lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have requested that he receive no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, arguing he has already faced significant punishment during nearly 13 months behind bars. In court filings, they detailed harsh conditions including constant surveillance, threats […]

Afrobeats star Davido has been accepted as a voting member of the Recording Academy, joining a global network of music professionals who will help determine the winners of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards. The Academy confirmed his inclusion in a social media post on Tuesday. The move allows the Nigerian singer, […]

Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Adesua Etomi-Wellington shared a powerful message about the value of surrounding oneself with people who inspire rather than intimidate. In a recent social media post, the mother of two and wife of music mogul-turned-politician Banky W explained that having access to individuals who are smarter, richer, […]