Catch up on all the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup.
Mercy Aigbe speaks out for the first time since her marriage crash reports
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has finally addressed all the reports that surround the news of the end of her seven-year marriage to Lanre Gentry.
In an Instagram post this morning, Mercy Aigbe denied all the claims that have been made so far by her husband.
She called on him to provide proof of every lie he has told against her including the alleged mental instability.
Read the full message here:
Drake denies getting former porn star pregnant
Rapper Drake is denying claims he got a retired porn star, Sophie Brussaux pregnant.
TMZ reports that Drake hung out with the lady after he parted ways with Jennifer Lopez and now she claims to be three and a half months pregnant for him.
According to TMZ, Brussaux “pins down conception to either January 20 or 21”.
Brussaux also shared her conversation with Drake.
Drake: I want you to have an abortion.
Brussaux: I can’t kill my baby simply to indulge you sorry.
Drake: Indulge me? F*** you.
Brussaux: What?
Drake: You do know what you’re doing you think you’re going to get money.
Responding to the claims, Drake’s reps said, “We understand she may have problems getting into the United States. She’s one of many women claiming he got them pregnant.”
They claim the former porn star slept with another big rapper around the same time as Drake.
Chocolate City Music welcomes new artiste
Music label, Chocolate City has unveiled its newest signee, dancehall act, Yung L.
The label made the announcement via its Instagram page on Thursday and its Chairman, MI Abaga also shared the news via his own account.
The post’s caption read: “Choc Boi Nation is proud to welcome Yung L to the family as the newest choc boi on the label. He would also play the role of creative director of CBN. CBN is committed to becoming a leading company in the industry & with the increasing demand from fans and music lovers; this led us to look for an addition to the family who will fit in with our ethos of genius and exceptional good music. It is very fortunate that we were able to find someone of Yung L’s calibre to fill this role. CBN is excited to have him as a part of the family.”
Yung L will also function as a Creative Director in Choc Boi Nation.
Taylor Swift returns to the spotlight after a two-month hiatus
Well, it’s not much of a return.
Taylor Swift has been off every grid for a while and was even conspicuously absent at the recently-held Met Gala, an event she’s attended since 2008.
But Taylor took “a break off MIA” on Wednesday when she shared a post promoting music band, HAIM.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BTp7_IjjpFM/?taken-by=taylorswift
Speculations have it that Taylor is keeping things lowkey so she can concentrate on her coming album.
Her BFF, Ed Sheeran hinted on the album in an interview in March. He said, “Taylor isn’t going to be releasing until probably the end of this year. Christmas is the smartest time to release because that’s when everyone buys records“.
EbonyLife unveils new host for Moments
TV talk show, Moments now has a new co-host.
EbonyLife TV announced via its Instagram page on Thursday that Tallulah Doherty will be joining Toke Makinwa and Bolanle Olukanni on the show.
Tallulah Doherty will be replacing Michelle Dede who recently exited the show.
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