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Entertainment Roundup: ‘Aquaman’ sets pre-sales record; Weinstein’s lawyer says the #MeToo women lied | Other top stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Another Nigerian actor says politics is already a thought Segun…
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Entertainment Roundup: Game of Thrones Richard Madden tipped as new James Bond | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Nigerian veteran comedian, Ola Omonitan is dead Ola Omonitan He dominated…
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Entertainment Roundup: Disney releases magical teaser to live-action Aladdin; Davido reacts to reports of break-up with Chioma | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Harvey Weinstein scores one victory as judge dismisses sexual assault…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Odunlade Adekola, others nominated for NEA Awards 2018 | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Odunlade Adekola, others nominted for Nigerian Entertainment…
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Entertainment Roundup: Drake’s ‘Scorpion’ breaks every Apple Music record; Harvey Weinstein indicted on additional sex crime charges | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Adekunle Gold sells out London’s O2 Indigo Arena Adekunle Gold…
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Entertainment Roundup: Another Muslim group tackles MURIC over Falz’ #ThisIsNigeria; Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape, sex assault charges | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Miss America is scrapping the swimsuit portion from its pageant…
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Entertainment Roundup: Meryl Streep attacks Harvey Weinstein for using her as defense | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Burna Boy working on new project with Timbaland and Skrillex After…
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Entertainment Roundup: Harvey Weinstein’s former assistant is suing him for sexual harassment | More stories
Catch up on the biggest entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this morning. Burna Boy releases new album, 'Outside' Following…
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[The Film Blog] Why Nollywood is yet to experience a shake up despite the Harvey Weinstein scandal
Back in October, The New York Times published a story detailing decades of allegations of sexual harassment against film mogul Harvey Weinstein. That story, written by Jodi Kantor and Megan…
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#YNaija2017Review: Tonto Dikeh’s marriage mess, Murder allegation against Davido | See the top 10 celebrity scandals
It won't be wrong to label 2017 the year of celebrity scandals. There was more than enough controversies in the entertainment industry in and outside Nigeria. It got to a…
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Entertainment Roundup: “For years, he was my monster”, Salma Hayek breaks her silence about Harvey Weinstein; K1 De Ultimate loses daughter | More stories
From George Clooney's acts of kindness to K1 De Ultimate's tragedy, here are the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment yesterday - and others that unraveled while you…
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The Thread: Former US VP Joe Biden has always been a sexual predator | Twitter shows receipts
Christened "Uncle Joe" by America, former US Vice President Joe Biden projected a personae of being warm and funny and emotional, plus his bromance with President Obama was so epic,…
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Harvey Weinstein sues own company over email access
Disgraced movie producer, Harvey Weinstein is suing his own company, “The Weinstein Company” to gain access to emails "exonerating" him from sexual assault accusations, Sky News reports. Weinstein is demanding…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Non-disclosure agreements silence victims, why are they still a thing?
Just when you think you've heard everything about Harvey Weinstein, something else pops up that makes you question just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Zelda Smith, Weinstein's long time…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Woody Allen dares to make a movie romanticising pedophilia in this Weinstein era
One of the first things you'd expect to happen following the Harvey Weinstein scandal - the allegations of sexual harassment that span his near 3o years in the movie industry…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: The Harvey Weinsteins of Nigeria
While “The Godfather” remains the most successful novel of Mario Puzo, his second mafia epic, published almost three decades later, “The Last Don”, is equally engrossing as he takes the…
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“I was like a dead person” | Actress Natassia Malthe accuses Harvey Weinstein of rape
Norwegian actress, Natassia Malthe, has claimed that disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein raped her after the 2008 BAFTAs ceremony, Sky News reports. Natassia, who has been in about 50 films, told…
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Former President George H.W. Bush apologises to actress after sexual allegations
Following an allegation of sexual assault, former US president George H.W. Bush has apologised to actress Heather Lind who claimed he sexually assaulted her from his wheelchair. The 34-year-old Boardwalk…
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Weinstein’s former assistant breaks non-disclosure agreement
Harvey Weinstein's former assistant Zelda Perkins has said she has broken a confidential agreement to speak out about alleged sexual harassment by the disgraced movie producer. Perkins told Financial Times…
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Entertainment Roundup: Tonto Dikeh threatens to sue bloggers who publish an “edited video” portraying her as violent | More stories
Catch up on almost everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Tonto Dikeh set for a…
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4 female senators join the #MeToo movement
Senators Elizabeth Warren, Claire McCaskill, Heidi Heitkamp, and Mazie Hirono have lent their voices to the #MeToo social media movement, as they told their stories of sexual harassment on "Meet the…
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Okorocha and his statues; Wizkid on the Soul Train | Here are last week’s winners and losers
Rochas Okorocha and Harvey Weinstein have something in common and it's their penchant for losing and attracting ridicule. Meanwhile, Nigerian-born Chelsea forward, Eniola Aluko has the last laugh after facing…
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“I panicked a little and thought quickly”, “You are very stupid!” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week
Harvey Weinstein sure made a couple of actresses come out against sexual harassment by him and other, probably what led to the still-trending hashtag #MeToo. To know what President Buhari…
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Lupita Nyong’o comes forward with sexual allegations against Harvey Weinstein
Joining the strings of actresses to come forward and give account of Harvey Weinstein’s sexual onslaught is Oscar-winning actress, Lupita Nyong'o - accusing the movie mogul of harassment. And, she's…
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Game of Thrones’ Lena Headey accuses Weinstein of making sexual advances at her
British born Game of Thrones star, Lena Headey has joined the number of actresses, who have accused disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, of making sexual advances at them. • Her…
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The Thread: “#MeToo — I went to bed alone. I woke up having sex” | 7 Women share shocking stories of sexual abuse
It's 2017, and sexual harassment is a no-no. In recent times, Hollywood Producer Harvey Weinstein has been made to face the music for sexually harassing actresses throughout his career, starting…
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British actress, Anthony Lysette accuses Weinstein of rape
Harvey Weinstein’s image has been dented further following British actor, Lysette Anthony’s fresh allegation of rape attack in her London home in the late 1980s by the movie producer. •…
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President Macron set to strip Harvey Weinstein of prestigious French honour
In a latest development on the Harvey Weinstein sexual scandal, France President, Emmanuel Macron has requested relevant authorities to strip the disgraced movie producer of his highly coveted Légion d…
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[The Sexuality Blog] How can you diss Harvey Weinstein when you haven’t read this?
We as Nigerians underestimate just how much influence the West has on us. We especially underestimate the power the media has, and especially what is broadly referred to as 'Hollywood',…
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Amazon studio chief, Roy Price suspended for ignoring sexual assault claims against Weinstein
In a latest development arising from the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal, Amazon Studios chief Roy Price has been suspended amid claims he "ignored" allegations the disgraced veteran producer raped actress…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy