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Woman sues Netflix over Baby Reindeer character

A Scottish woman who allegedly inspired the character Martha in the hit Netflix drama Baby Reindeer is suing the streamer for defamation, negligence and privacy violations.

A Scottish woman who allegedly inspired the character Martha in the hit Netflix drama Baby Reindeer is suing the streamer for defamation, negligence and privacy violations. Fiona Harvey, who says Martha is based on her, argued in a lawsuit filed in a California court on Thursday that Netflix told “brutal lies” about her to over […]

Tems Releases Debut Album “Born in the Wild”

On June 7, 2024, boosted by the release of her debut album 'Born In The Wild', Tems accumulated 8 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artist.

Nigerian singer Tems has officially released her debut album, *Born in the Wild*, through RCA Records/Since 93′.  The 18-track album includes the pre-released singles “Me & U” and “Love Me JeJe,” the latter of which features an interpolation of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic of the same name. To support the release, Tems is embarking on […]

Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VAR 

English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to continue using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the upcoming season, despite ongoing controversies and criticisms. The decision was made at the Premier League’s annual general meeting, where 19 out of the 20 clubs voted in favor of retaining the technology.  According to the BBC, Wolverhampton […]

US Sanctions Palestinian Militant Group Lion’s Den

The US State Department announced on Thursday that it has sanctioned the West Bank-based Palestinian militant group Lion’s Den in response to its involvement in a series of violent incidents over the past two years.

The US State Department announced on Thursday that it has sanctioned the West Bank-based Palestinian militant group Lion’s Den in response to its involvement in a series of violent incidents over the past two years. Lion’s Den, operating out of the city of Nablus, has been implicated in numerous violent attacks targeting Israeli settlements as […]

Caf admits Wafcon and Afcon ‘scheduling nightmare’

Organisers of Africa’s premier men’s and women’s international football tournaments have admitted they face a “scheduling nightmare”, but dates for forthcoming editions are closer to being agreed.

Organisers of Africa’s premier men’s and women’s international football tournaments have admitted they face a “scheduling nightmare”, but dates for forthcoming editions are closer to being agreed. General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Veron Mosengo-Omba in an interview, promised that an announcement on the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in […]

Afrobeats Star Ruger Drops Two New Singles, Prepares for European Tour

Nigerian dancehall sensation Ruger has bolstered his impressive discography with the release of two brand-new singles, "Luv Again" and "Make Way." 

Nigerian dancehall sensation Ruger has bolstered his impressive discography with the release of two brand-new singles, “Luv Again” and “Make Way.”  These tracks, which dropped on June 5, 2024, mark the beginning of what promises to be an eventful summer for the Afrobeats star, known for his infectious rhythms and catchy melodies. Ruger, who burst […]

Antonio Conte Appointed as New Napoli Coach

Napoli have announced the appointment of former Chelsea and Tottenham coach Antonio Conte as their new head coach. 

Napoli have announced the appointment of former Chelsea and Tottenham coach Antonio Conte as their new head coach.  This comes after a turbulent season following their triumphant 2022-2023 Serie A title win. “Welcome Antonio,” declared Aurelio De Laurentiis, Napoli’s president and owner, on X, formerly known as Twitter. The announcement was accompanied by a photograph […]

Eight Dead, Dozens Hospitalized in Morocco After Consuming Homemade Liquor

Eight people have died and dozens more have been hospitalized after consuming homemade liquor in the town of Sidi Allal Tazi, located about 100 kilometers north of Rabat, according to the Moroccan health ministry.

Eight people have died and dozens more have been hospitalized after consuming homemade liquor in the town of Sidi Allal Tazi, located about 100 kilometers north of Rabat, according to the Moroccan health ministry. The regional health directorate reported that the fatalities resulted from “serious complications from poisoning,” linked to the ingestion of methanol, a […]

Kanye West sued for harassment by ex-assistant

Kanye West is being sued for sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination by a woman who worked as his assistant for two years.

Kanye West is being sued for sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination by a woman who worked as his assistant for two years. In a lawsuit, Lauren Pisciotta alleges the star sent her lewd texts and performed sex acts while on the phone with her, according to US media. She claims she was […]

Injured Novak Djokovic withdraws from French Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open before his quarter-final with a knee injury.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open before his quarter-final with a knee injury. Serbia’s Djokovic had a scan for the injury today which revealed a “torn medial meniscus” in his right knee, having blamed the “slippery” Roland Garros clay courts for aggravating the problem during his fourth-round victory on Monday. The […]