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The chairman of a TV network that rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs co-founded has resigned in the wake of three lawsuits alleging sexual assault against him. Social media user Revolt said that the hip-hop artist didn't have a "day-to-day role in the business". R&B singer Cassie launched a lawsuit against Mr. Combs, alleging rape and abuse, but the two quickly resolved. Two more accusers then came forward. The accusations have been refuted by Mr. Combs, who called the most recent ones "a money grab."
A second lawsuit filed last week claimed that Mr. Combs had molested Joi Dickerson-Neal, a psychology student, in 1991. She said he had drugged her, raped her, and recorded it. In the most recent lawsuit, plaintiff Jane Doe and her companion are said to have met Mr. Combs and singer-songwriter Aaron Hall in the 1990s while attending a record company-hosted event in New York.
The lady claims that during the evening, the two men allegedly provided the couple with alcohol. Later, the woman claims that she was "coerced into having sex with [Mr] Combs" at Mr. Hall's residence. The cases, according to a spokesperson for Mr. Combs, are "nothing but a money grab". "These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute." The litigation spree aligns with the expiration of the New York Adult Survivors Act, which permitted claimants of sexual offenses to file a lawsuit after the expiration of the statute of limitations.
SEAL’S PICTURE WITH HER ADORABLE DAUGHTER
Written by Kayode Olorundare
Fans were shocked when Leni, Heidi Klum's daughter, surprised them by getting together for Thanksgiving with her father Seal.
In the uncommon photo, the British singer was grinning with happiness to be with his kid, and the model looked stunning. Leni shared the image of the father and daughter sitting next to each other in front of a fireplace on Instagram.
When Leni moved to New York City last year to attend college, she flew the nest from her Los Angeles home.
Since then, she and her dad have enjoyed a number of reunions, and fans always love seeing them together. Seal was unable to express how proud he was of his daughter enough as they shared pictures from the US Open. "In New York with the girl who, nineteen years ago, made a positive difference in my life. I'm grateful to Leni for improving me as a person," he stated.
When Heidi, his ex-wife, was barely two weeks pregnant with Leni, Seal first got to know her. The couple also has three other children together. Flavio Briatore, an Italian billionaire, is Leni's biological father. He went on to formally adopt her.
Seal and Heidi Are also Parents to Leni’s Three Siblings
Born on February 19, 1963, Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel—better known by his stage name Seal—is a British singer, songwriter, record producer, and musician. Over 20 million recordings have been sold by him globally. These include his most well-known song, "Kiss from a Rose," which was published in 1994, as well as popular singles "Crazy" and "Killer," the latter of which peaked at number one in the UK. Seal is well known for his unique, soulful voice when singing.
Seal and Heidi
Even though Seal and Heidi, Leni's mother, are no longer amicable, their kids come first. They separated in 2012 and then divorced in 2014.
Leni's three siblings are also under the care of Seal and Heidi.
Heidi, 50, and Tom Kaulitz, 34, are now wed.
DIDDY SETTLED RAPE SCANDAL OUT OF COURT
Written by Kayode Olorundare
For the first time since he and his ex-girlfriend Cassie settled their shocking [sexual assault] lawsuit, Diddy has been sighted. The 54-year-old musician, who was born in New York, appeared dejected and buried his face in his hands as he emerged from his house on Star Island, Miami, Florida, on Saturday. The bombshell [sexual assault] charges made by R&B singer Cassie against hip-hop superstar Diddy were revealed in a federal complaint filed against him on Thursday.
However, they both issued statements on Friday declaring that they had come to a mutual understanding. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed in detail. Diddy seems worried in the photos taken on Saturday outside of his vast Florida estate. Dressed in a navy t-shirt and blue sweatpants, he was seen lounging on the sofa with a lady who was presumably his head of staff.
Diddy and Cassie both issued statements on Friday night that they had come to an understanding and that the lawsuit had been abandoned. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed in full. Cassie said, "I have made the decision to settle this dispute amicably on terms over which I have some degree of control." I express my gratitude to my family, fans, and attorneys for their steadfast support. Diddy declared:
We have made the decision to settle this conflict peacefully. My warmest wishes are with Cassie and her family. Love. Additionally, Diddy's lawyer emphasized that his client was not acknowledging any wrongdoing by the settlement. Cassie accused Diddy on Thursday of [sexual assault] and persistent physical abuse. The lawsuit claimed that for more than ten years, he beat Cassie, drugged her, coerced her into having [sexual relations] with several different male [adult employees], and otherwise mistreated her.
They broke up in 2018 after meeting in 2005 when she was 19 years old. According to the lawsuit, he [sexually attacked] her before their relationship ended by forcing his way into her house. Diddy fiercely refuted each and every one of the 'offensive and absurd charges.' In a court filing at the Federal District Court in Manhattan, Cassie stated: "After years in silence and darkness."
At last, I feel prepared to share my experience and advocate for myself and other women who experience abuse and violence in their relationships. In a court filing at the Federal District Court in Manhattan, Cassie stated: "After years in silence and darkness." At last, I feel prepared to share my experience and advocate for myself and other women who experience abuse and violence in their relationships.
Diddy offered her "eight figures to silence her and prevent the filing of this lawsuit," according to her attorney Douglas Wigdor, but she turned him down because she wanted to "give a voice to all women who suffer in silence." Wigdor said on Friday night after the two had reached a settlement: "I am very proud of Ms. Ventura for having the strength to go public with her lawsuit." She deserves praise for taking such action. Diddy offered her "eight figures to silence her and prevent the filing of this lawsuit," according to her attorney Douglas Wigdor, but she turned him down because she wanted to "give a voice to all women who suffer in silence."
Earlier, on a formal visit to the actress's house to offer a gift, Soma, the reality TV star, unexpectedly disclosed two specifics about the child. BBNaija Superstars: Funke Akindele Shares Two Powerful Details About Her Former Roommate It is stated him that he would be involved in several Funke Akindele projects and that Soma is a young man with great talent.
Second, he is a great lad, Janifa stated, adding that he is a powerful influencer with far-reaching impact in anything he puts his mind to. Janifa gave him advice to take excellent care of Angel before they split ways, implying that she is their baby daughter and that she doesn't want to hear about heartbreak or anything negative from their relationship.
According to authorities, a Florida rapper is accused of murdering her manager in the middle of the street with a gunshot wound that was captured on shocking surveillance tape. Kevani On October 9, in the Wynwood district of Miami, Camilla Hicks, 27, who performs as Key Vhani on stage, was caught on camera shooting her manager several times after he and another guy harassed her on the street.
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Hicks and her manager were seen getting out of a white sedan in the video that NBC Miami was able to get. Shortly after, the two seemed to argue and start beating each other. Then, a second man emerged from a back entrance and entered the fight with Hicks; together, they eventually pushed her to the ground and impaled her there. Once they gave up, Hicks turned and abruptly turned back to shoot the two, pulling a revolver from her purse.
Her manager sprang to his feet and hid behind a car, but Hicks followed him into the street and kept shooting until he was lying injured on the ground. Kevani On stage, 27-year-old Camilla Hicks goes by Key Vhani. She was caught on camera shooting her boss.
The second man who had assaulted Hicks had then leaped into their vehicle, driven away, and crashed into her, ostensibly running her over. Then he drove off, leaving Hicks running down the sidewalk and out of sight. Officers on the scene discovered the manager had been shot many times. After being taken to the hospital, he passed away. Hicks, who suffered blunt force injuries and had to be hospitalized, told investigators that she had feared for her life and that the shooting had been an act of self defense.
As far as anyone knows, Anthony has only had one significant relationship, with dancer Nicole Osbourne. Since they first met at Kings Langley School in Watford, Nicole, a pole dance instructor, has been in and out of relationships with the athlete. In 2015, Nicole gave birth to their son, Joseph "JJ" Joshua. According to reports, Anthony purchased Nicole a luxurious penthouse home for £500,000, and the two enjoy a cordial relationship. However, he appeared to show some sadness that their romance didn't last.
He revealed the romantic advice he would give his son in an interview, saying, "What I tell my son is, it would be nice to find a high school sweetheart and to grow together because as you get older, you get set in your ways." fresh romantic interests The 34-year-old, also known as AJ, has ties to a number of well-known ladies, such as Bella Hadid and Cara Delavigne. Despite being connected to ITV sports presenter Laura Woods, the celebrity is said to be unmarried. When she recently spoke with AJ on TalkSport in April, tongues were buzzing. The 36-year-old blonde beauty was told by the boxer that he had been "keeping tabs" on her profession during their provocative conversation.
"I think you can date and still be a successful sportsman but it’s hard to find a balance and I would have to compromise — which I’ve not felt able to do, my dad never gave me advice about much," he stated to The Sun. He continued in an insightful manner, saying, "But in terms of relationships, what I've learned is that in order for me to be in a relationship right now, I would have to compromise and alter my behavior, and I'm not sure how simple that would be for me to accomplish. I do date, but I never get to the point where I genuinely put someone in that situation."
"I hope I will," he continued. "Meeting someone else who is familiar with celebrity would probably make sense." Ideally, yes. However, it must be a family-oriented, grounded someone who can refer to my mother as their second mother." He quipped, "I don't really see myself as a celebrity but you know what, if any celebrities are out there looking I am available," in response to the question of whether he would ever consider dating another famous person.
Anthony was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, to Robert, a man of Irish and Nigerian descent, and Yeta, a Nigerian mother. He elaborates: "I grew up in Meriden, Watford a small knit community Mum wanted her independence so we moved to London - I was commuting between London and Watford a lot of the time." Before moving back to the UK at the age of twelve, Joshua reportedly attended Mayflower School in Ikenne, Nigeria, for a portion of his formative years. At this point, his parents divorced.
Anthony was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, to Robert, a man of Irish and Nigerian descent, and Yeta, a Nigerian mother. He elaborates: "I grew up in Meriden, Watford a small knit community Mum wanted her independence so we moved to London - I was commuting between London and Watford a lot of the time." Before moving back to the UK at the age of twelve, Joshua reportedly attended Mayflower School in Ikenne, Nigeria, for a portion of his formative years. At this point, his parents divorced.
Every time Joshua would say, "I'm going to get him," I would tell him to calm down. After a month or two, he applied it on him physically." Even AJ acknowledges that he "wasn't this kid who was designed to be a fighter" at the time. "I liked going out raving, girls, smoking, drinking, and getting arrested," he's remarked before. Ben claims that AJ has "over the years, got a lot smarter, more articulate, and as a person, I think he feels better for himself, just because he's learning so much as well from people around him" .
On social media, AJ frequently pays gratitude to Yeta, his mother's social worker. He resided with his mother in a two-bedroom former council housing in Golders Green, North London, as he pursued boxing stardom. Following his successes at the Olympics in 2013, the boxer paid £175,000 for the apartment for his mother and temporarily returned to live there. He currently resides in a sumptuous home in North London with his mother and kid.
The boxer, his mother, niece, son, and cousin Ben were all segregated during lockdown. "We have reconciled. The 6 feet 6 inches champion remarked, "It's fantastic living with his mother again. "When a girl gets with me, she's marrying my family, not just me," he said in an earlier interview. The most important lady in his life is still his mother.
Many people who want to change their lives now look up to AJ as a role model. His early years were turbulent, marked by several run-ins with the law, including a stint on remand at Reading Prison for "fighting and other crazy stuff." The 22-year-old was charged with possession with intent to provide a class B narcotic in 2011, two years before he became pro as a boxer when authorities discovered a significant amount of cannabis in his car. Anthony avoided going to jail by entering a guilty plea, but his errors still haunt him. His "message to the youth" was this:
It catches up with you, I'm telling you. Your history is something you cannot escape." "Every time I enter the United States, they pull me through US Customs and Border Protection," he continued. Fortunately, there aren't many serious issues with my criminal history, so it doesn't prevent me from joining. However, they pull me aside for interrogation every time I enter the USA, which is tiresome and time-consuming." Upon reflecting on his life incarcerated, he said to Apple's Song for Life, "It seems like I was staring at fifteen years." I had assumed it would be simple. It's possible that I would have left two years ago (2018).
I thought that was cool. Not an issue. It's guilty if it is guilty." "I completed my community service, but it was a difficult time when I was kicked off the Olympic team," he continued. I changed my automobile, I learned how to be wiser, and I believe that's why, as a boxer, I now know how to be understated. Most importantly, I mastered the technique of rebounding. placing brick before punching When a fan questioned Anthony in 2016 about what he would do if he weren't a bricklayer, he said,
"Probably a bricklayer." And for that reason—he's had the experience. After graduating from high school, he worked as a bricklayer on different building sites and battled to support himself and his mother. Prior to attending college, he worked as a security guard, at the Brent Cross retail center, which is close to his North London residence, and in the airline industry.
The champion believes that his "Nigerian fighting spirit" is what makes him such a tough opponent, and he proudly waves a Nigerian flag as he enters the arena. "Innate fortitude? Yes, that is genuinely spoken. And as Nigerians, we are fully aware of it, "AJ earlier stated. "We get up and go on. We stand up and argue. It is undoubtedly about reach, punch quality, quickness, and technique. But the actual conflict? I do it myself. AJ frequently travels to Nigeria, where he enjoys the same kind of immense popularity that he has here.
Sean also disclosed that AJ frequently gives him free vacations wherever he fights, as well as free coaching sessions. He tells of how AJ "said, 'Are you coming to New York?' as he entered the gym. You'll come out three days before and three days after the fight and have it as a holiday, I've figured everything out," he says. "He has made me, my spouse, and the other coaches at my gym feel better."
TUPAC SHAKUR’S DEATH: KAFEE FINGERS DIDDY
Written by Kayode Olorundare
Before being arrested for the rapper's death, gangster Keefe D stated that Diddy "paid $1 million for Tupac Shakur's assassination."
The guy who stands accused of killing Tupac Shakur has shockingly claimed that hip-hop artist Diddy paid $1 million and planned the assassination. Record label head Suge Knight and Pac were instructed to be "taken out" by Diddy, whose actual name is Sean Combs, according to Keefe D, who made an appearance in court in Las Vegas yesterday for the crime.
When questioned about the charges, Diddy's representatives remained silent. However, in the past, Combs has called accusations that he was responsible for Tupac's murder "nonsense." The Compton mobster, actual name Duane Davis, has made this accusation in his book, in interviews on social media, and even in a covert police interview with the Los Angeles Police Department, as The U.S. Sun can disclose.
James McDonald, a.k.a. Mob James, was another former gangster from that era. He verified to The U.S. Sun that he had heard allegations that Diddy and others at Death Row were trying to get Suge and Tupac killed and that the New York-based rapper was afraid of the president of the record company. James, a former security enforcer for Death Row Records, stated in an exclusive interview that "everyone had a price on their head" during the height of the conflict between Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records, which operated on the West and East coasts, respectively.
"Diddy was scared of Suge," he claimed. Nobody in New York was going to go down there and look for Suge. That was not going to happen. Thus, when Tupac's incident occurred, our side had to realize that it was impossible to let that one go. They were trading tit for tat, back and forth. Given that neither Pac nor Biggie anticipated it, I think it became too huge for them. None of them anticipated it would happen that way. As I previously mentioned, Puffy was so afraid of Suge that he had to place something to move Suge aside.
James said, "A lot of guys had prices on their heads." James is now a repentant man who assists younger individuals in leaving the gang life. Because of where we were from and the circumstances, we had to step it up and act in the same way. Therefore, taking a life didn't matter at that time. It was irrelevant. That didn't matter if you beat a motherf****r a**. It did not matter. However, we carried out our assigned tasks.
"INSENSE" Keefe seems to tell officers that immediately after Tupac's death, Diddy contacted a gangster buddy of theirs named Eric Von Zip to inquire if they were responsible, according to a taped LAPD interview that was supplied to The U.S. Sun and made public online. Keefe had a legal arrangement in place that prevented him from being prosecuted for the accusations he made to the LAPD.
According to Keefe's statement on the tape, Diddy was "happy as hell" to learn that their group had shot Pac. Keefe then says in another LAPD audio tape that Diddy paid Zip the kill charge, but Zip pocketed the money for himself. In his book Compton Street Legend, Keefe states that one day, when they were out in New York eating pastrami sandwiches and sipping pink champagne, Diddy, also known as Puffy or Puff Daddy, placed the order for the famous song. Diddy replied, "I need to speak to you big dawg," and Keefe, who was "FULL OF FEAR," said that he followed him outside to have a conversation.
In the book, he remarked, "I can see and smell fear." Puffy was very terrified. Then, according to Keefe, Diddy allegedly stated, "I need to take care of a few issues I have." Huge Knight, the CEO, and Pac." That's not an issue, the thug claims he said in response. We can accomplish that. In the book, Keefe reveals that following the release of Pac's diss tune Hit 'Em Up, Diddy had a falling out with Pac, claiming, "That song made Puffy mad."
FBI REPORTS Keefe even stated in a more recent interview from May of this year with Youtuber Vlad TV that FBI officials informed him that Diddy had given $1 million to Zip for the killing. When the journalist asked Keefe D about a gang-related story that "Puffy gave Zip a million dollars after Tupac got killed, that was supposed to be handed over and Zip ended up keeping it," Keefe D replied.
"The FBI also stated that." "FBI said Zip is a dirty motherf***er," Keefe said. All of them avoided you. Everyone, even attorneys and your friends has crossed your ass; you are simply unaware of it. Even the guys he went around in the automobiles with. In a grand jury hearing conducted in Las Vegas last month to determine whether to prosecute Keefe, witnesses also discussed Diddy's long-standing animosity with Suge and Tupac, according to court documents.
A witness who once played with Tupac in the South Side Crips revealed to the grand jury last month how the two became enemies after Tupac joined Death Row Records and informed everyone that Diddy and fellow rapper Biggie Smalls were responsible for the last shooting in which Pac was shot.
RAP Domes "Tupac telling the people on Death Row that Puff, Biggie, and they were involved in his initial shooting incident." He genuinely thought they had succeeded. I don't know, but I think they did it," Lee remarked. However, that immediately fueled the flames, making it seem as though anytime Death Row affiliates or anyone involved with Death Row saw someone associated with Bad Boy, things may become ugly. In his subsequent testimony, he stated that Keefe had met P. Diddy through Zip and that Zip had given Tupac the pistol used in the shooting.
"Zip, one of these players that's out of New York out of Harlem, that's actually how we met Puff, that's how we got connected with Puff is through his drug lord," he stated in response to a question about where the gang had obtained the pistol used in the Tupac massacre. He was larger than Keefe, far larger than Keefe D, but he wasn't from Harlem. And he informed Keefe, "You know, I got the pistol if you all need it," from a compartment he had constructed into his Mercedes.
In 1994, Diddy was seen sipping Cristal champagne with New York mobster Eric Von Zip. In 1994, Diddy was seen sipping Cristal champagne with New York mobster Eric Von Zip.
Death Row Records and Los Angeles-based Suge Knight were the enemies of Biggie and Puffy. Death Row Records and Los Angeles-based Suge Knight were the enemies of Biggie and Puffy.
Kangana the actress put a lot of effort into her career and won four times, yes, even more than once, the National Award. She is Kangana Ranaut, that's for sure. At the age of 15, Kangana Ranaut moved out of her family to pursue her acting career. She was determined to succeed on her own even if her father wouldn't support her in her endeavors. The actress recalled the incident, saying at the time, "I was captured by underworld mafia at 16." By the age of 21, I had defeated every enemy in my life, won a national award, become a great actress, and owned my first home in the affluent Bandra neighborhood of Mumbai.
The actress also described how, when she was seventeen, a guy the age of her father physically tormented her. Speaking at Barkha Dutt's book launch, Kangana Ranaut recalled the horrifying experience, saying, "It was a very difficult and very harsh time." I endured physical torture. I don't have to get into specifics. I felt confined. Do you think someone could assist you? Lunches aren't free, though. However, you give in to it as you're going. She went on to say that he was from Bollywood, saying.
When I was seventeen, a man the age of my father gave me a severe blow to the head. I began to bleed. I removed my sandal and struck his head firmly, causing him to bleed as well. I reported the man to the police. He received no penalty. I cautioned him and told him to get off my case. I had never really put myself through such rigorous testing in the past.
In 2006, the actress debuted in Anurag Basu's Gangster. After receiving positive reviews for her role in the film, she went on to feature in dramas like Woh Lamhe... (2006), Life in a... Metro (2007), and Fashion (2008). Due to her performance in the film Fashion, the actress was awarded the National Award for Best Supporting Actress. After that, she starred in several popular movies, including Tanu Weds Manu, Krrish 3, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, and Queen. For her performances in Tanu Weds Manu Returns and Queen, she won two consecutive National Awards for Best Actress.
Finally, she won a fourth National Film Award for her performances as a sportswoman in Panga and as the lead character in the biopic Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. The actress has starred in several films worth Rs 100 crore, including Krrish 3, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.
The actress allegedly earns Rs 20 crore for each film, making her one of Bollywood's highest-paid actresses. In addition, she is a producer as well as a director, having worked on Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. She is now anticipating the release of Emergency, her next film in which she plays the character of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Milind Soman, Satish Kaushik, and Anupam Kher all play significant parts. The movie is slated to be released in theaters in 2024.
Nigerian actor Lateef Adedimeji and his stunning wife Mo Bimpe have been really touching. In a string of attractive photos that his girlfriend took of him, the Jagun Jagun heroine could be seen posing valiantly. Renowned Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and his wife Mo Bimpe recently posted a picture of their stunning home online that attracted attention from internet users due to its unusual perspective. It showed off the couple's opulent luxury. The actor was seen obligingly flaunting his opulent home and car against a verdant backdrop that also happened to be his place of residence.
In the breathtaking pictures that his wife captured, Lateef exuded wealth. He took a firm stance in his opulent Lagos residence, enhancing the opulence with his sleek black Jeep. He talked about leading a respectable life and encouraged his followers to express gratitude for what life has provided them so far in his caption.
"DNA is an absolute necessity," says Omowunmi, Mohbad's wife, breaking her silence.
The late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, Omowuni's wife, asserts that a DNA test is necessary to establish the paternity of her 6-month-old baby, Liam Aloba. A DNA test has been demanded by certain Netizens after Mohbad's death on September 12. This has also been communicated by the late singer's father, James Aloba, who has stated that the test needs to be administered in his presence or through his agent.
Omowuni said she would only speak once more in a text message to Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, which was shared on her Instagram page on Monday. She also said that she simply wanted justice for her late husband.
"Hey, mom," she said.I have chosen to remain silent until November 7th, when the coroner's inquest is scheduled to take place. My main concern is justice for my husband, which I believe the Nigerian government is pursuing. Following that, I plan to either give an interview or share my personal story with the world, and DNA testing is unquestionably necessary.
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Being preoccupied with his phone causes Gerard Pique to fall into a HOLE on a stage at an event, yet he escapes unharmed.
Tuesday night during the opening of his Kings League Americas competition, former Barcelona player Gerard Pique went down a hole beside the stage. Pique founded the King's League, a seven-a-side competition, in Barcelona the previous year, and he now wants to bring it to the United States.
Pique was there at the launch event, and after the presentation, he went to the side of the platform to meet and greet the audience.
When the 36-year-old went to autograph a fan's Barcelona shirt, he was apparently listening to a voicemail on his phone and didn't notice that there was a space between the stage and the barrier that was preventing the spectators from entering.
Pique thus stumbled into the opening and vanished entirely from view, leaving supporters nervously peering over the barrier to make sure he was OK.
Pique disappeared a few seconds later, and after falling around two meters, there were worries he could have suffered serious injuries. It is understood, meanwhile, that he was not hurt in the event. The World Cup champion has been in the spotlight a lot over the past 18 months since he and music singer Shakira parted up last year.
The pair, who are parents to two kids together, declared their split in June 2022 after Shakira accused Pique of being unfaithful. For more than 20 years, Shakira has been responsible for some of the world's most successful pop anthems, such as "Whenever, Wherever" and "Hips Don't Lie." While Pique's big-stage moment on Tuesday went horribly wrong, she is a great on-stage performer thanks to the dance routines that go along with her singing. Pique is now seeing Clara Chia Marti, a woman ten years Pique's junior. Pique ended his 15-year, trophy-filled career with Barcelona at the beginning of the year by retiring from football.
RITA DOMINIC WILL SUCCEED WITH BEAUTY PAGEANT
Written by Kayode Olorundare
Rita Dominic takes over as the agent for the Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant.
Folio Communications, which has been hosting Miss Nigeria for 16 years, is handing over the reins to a prestigious production firm called The Audrey Silva firm (TASC), which is owned by renowned film director Mildred Okwo and actress Rita Dominic. One of Africa's most renowned actors, Dominic, stated this fresh perspective: "The Miss Nigeria Pageant is a true representation of One Nigeria."
Young women from a variety of backgrounds, races, and faiths have benefited from the platform throughout the years, and I am pleased of the work my husband, Mr. Fidelis Anosike, who founded Folio Communications and is the publisher of the Daily Times newspaper, has done with the brand over the course of 16 arduous years. I'm happy to report that he is giving me the reins and working with TASC. Dominic emphasized that she has the expertise and experience required to compete against Miss Nigeria thanks to her 25 years of experience in the entertainment sector as a film producer.
"I think I've gained the information and abilities needed for this collaboration. I've been following him for a few years now as I watch and pick up knowledge from him and other people. I am excited for Miss Nigeria's upcoming stage. Speaking at this crucial juncture in the pageant's history, Mr. Anosike lauded the original Miss Nigeria founders as well as Chief Atinuke Oyelude, the first Miss Nigeria, who turns 93 on November 16. However according to Anosike, it's time for new leadership to take over Miss Nigeria, and TASC is the perfect organization to carry on the tradition.
Anosike remarked, "My delicious wife Rita Dominic and The Audrey Silva Company are the best people to take it to the next level." "I have no doubt that she would elevate the pageant to a level that will make Nigeria proud. With great optimism that the Miss Nigeria platform would evolve into a trust for the advancement of young Nigerian women, we are pleased to welcome the Audrey Silva firm into our collaboration for Miss Nigeria 1957. Acclaimed for her intelligence, flair, and sense of fashion, Dominic is anticipated to raise the profile of this historic pageant alongside Mildred Okwo, with whom she co-founded TASC, a production firm widely recognized for producing high-caliber material for television, movies, and now pageants.
TASC is well known for helming some of Nollywood's greatest movies, including "The Meeting" and "La Femme Anjola." At Audrey Silva, our mission is to develop a product that would excite a whole new generation of consumers who have grown up with all the technological advances in the globe, while also empowering young women in Nigeria. Mildred Okwo, Managing Director of TASC, adds, "We know there are all kinds of content holding them captive today, but we will make pageants fun again for a new generation of viewers." As part of the long-term collaboration, Dominic will serve as chair of a brand-new board of directors made up of extremely successful business executives.
Former Miss Nigeria, financial expert, and ACubed Limited founder Wunmi Ogunbiyi, an accomplished producer, actress, and founder of Temple Productions, are among the members. Entrepreneur Senami Ibori, Aisha Kyari, asset manager and founder of Modd Management Company, Olatomiwa Williams, associate vice president of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and Chioma Okigbo are among the following: Ego Boyo, country managing director for Microsoft Nigeria & Ghana; and Chioma Okigbo. The national newspaper Daily Times founded Miss Nigeria in 1957. At first, it was an annual pageant that honored the admirable qualities of Nigerian women and gave them college scholarships.
For other young ladies, the winner is an excellent role model to imitate. The pageant has embraced diversity and tolerance in recent years, as seen by the recent crowning of Shatu Garko, the first Muslim winner of the contest. Now, the contest will be run by a new company called Miss Nigeria 1957 Enterprises, also referred to as Miss Nigeria Organization.
CLAUDE VAN DAMME FEUD WITH STEVEN SEAGAL TAKES ANOTHER TURN
Written by Kayode Olorundare
Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme discusses his feelings over his "duel" with Steven Seagal and asserts that he is superior to Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The renowned Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has opened out about his conflict with Steven Seagal and his feelings for his coworker in the film business. Although they were renowned for their quarrel in the 1990s, both performers were regarded as two of the greatest action heroes in Hollywood productions.
Additionally, it is reported that in 1991, during a party at Sylvester Stallone's Miami house, Jean-Claude dared Seagal, 71, to "meet him outside" after hearing him disparage him in interviews. However, Steven declined to accept his challenge. Van Damme discussed the matter with MailOnline from his Hong Kong hotel room, saying, "It's okay if Steven doesn't like me." Maybe I would be concerned if someone like Einstein or Beethoven didn't like me.
However, I don't mind if Seagal doesn't like me. I'm not at all bothered. There doesn't seem to be an issue of any kind. In addition, Jean-Claude disclosed that he continues to make about two films annually and asserted that he is far more courageous than Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger when it comes to accepting responsibility.
The actor Jean-Claude Van Damme discusses his thoughts about Arnold Schwarzenegger (second from right), Van Damme (left), and Sly Stallone (second from left),
"It is impossible for a guy like me to not work," he stated. I can converse in French and a little English. My next two projects are two French films.
Sly and Arnie are terrified to travel abroad, but I love to travel.
I've traveled throughout Azerbaijan and Khazakstan. Although I believe they are dangerous nations, I have been welcomed there. In addition, Jean-Claude said that he had started a new business and was now a part-owner of Old Oak, a brand-new Irish whiskey. "My grandpa used to take me on his thigh and dip his cigar in whiskey before smoking it while I sat there," the man recalled. "I lived in a country house in Brussels."
Naturally, this was the 1970s. Although it's generally accepted that smoking around kids is bad, I always like the woodsy scent. Although I'm not an expert on alcohol, it has undoubtedly caused me some ups and downs over the years. However, whiskey is the nectar of life, therefore I'm not worried about how my new business is doing. It is loved by those who adore it. Let's see. It is similar to filming a movie. Large-budget films don't always turn out to be successful. At other times, something can produce 70 million yet only cost 2-3 million.
On Tuesday, prosecutors in New Mexico announced their plan to prosecute actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2021 shooting death of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. A grand jury will hear Baldwin's case in the middle of November, according to special prosecutor Kari Morrissey. The action was taken in response to the findings of an independent forensic examination, which revealed that Baldwin needed to squeeze the trigger of a practice revolver in order for it to discharge the live cartridge that killed Hutchins and critically injured director Joel Souza.
Baldwin has stated that he did not fire the shot and is not accountable for Hutchins' demise.
"It is regrettable that this misdirected prosecution has resulted from a horrible incident. Baldwin's attorneys, Luke Nikas and Alex Spiro released a statement saying, "We will address any accusations in court. In January, the actor from "30 Rock" and Hannah Gutierrez, who is the main weapons handler in the film, were first accused of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Hutchins' passing. Gutierrez is scheduled for trial in 2024. Baldwin had a setback with the grand jury, as in April, prosecutors dropped their charges against him due to fresh evidence that suggested the gun he was using had been altered to fire without the need to pull the trigger.
Morrissey promised to recharge Baldwin if more testing of the pistol revealed it was functional. Legal experts argue that grand juries are frequently used by prosecutors because they are a simpler way to establish probable cause and go on with a trial than submitting a criminal complaint that can be questioned by defense attorneys during a preliminary hearing.