Harry Styles has been named People’s “sexiest musician alive” for 2024 but this did not go down well with the person who came in second place. A singer named Role Model (birth name Tucker Harrington Pillsbury) came in second place. However, Role Model is upset that Harry Styles won People’s “sexiest musician alive” for a second year in a row, …
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Fireboy’s ‘Hell & Back’ Mercedes Benz challenge takes over social media
The album was preceeded by the lead singles ‘Yawa’ and ‘Obaa Sima,’ which enjoyed commercial success. Guest appearances from Nigerian music icons Lagbaja and Seun Kuti, Afrobeats stars Lojay and Spinall, and Grammy-winning American singer Jon Batiste elevate the album. On his fourth self-titled body of work, Fireboy embarks on a journey of self-discovery, making music that holds his emotions …
Read More »Actor Kunle Remi sends strong message to social media trolls
The actor took to his Instagram page on October 20, 2024, to make his stance known, stressing that he would block people who come to his page with any kind of negativity. He wrote, “This page is for light and good vibes, I am not desperate for followers or engagement. If you come with darkness and negativity from a blog …
Read More »Singer Justin Bieber breaks social media silence a month after ex-mentor Diddy’s s3x trafficking arrest
Canadian singer, Justin Bieber has posted on Instagram for the first time since the arrest of his former mentor, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The pop star, 30, shared a combination of pictures of himself and bird-related images on his page. Prior to Sunday’s post, the last time he had posted to his Instagram page was September 3, …
Read More »Online Safety Bill: Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Getty Images The Online Safety Act, which aims to make the internet safer for children, became law just under a year ago in October 2023 Social media companies will face punishments for failing to keep children safe on their platforms, communications watchdog Ofcom has warned. Services like Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp could face fines from the regulator if they do …
Read More »Protecting Childhood: Why celebrities keep their kids off Social Media
You may have noticed that these days celebrities choose to keep their children out of the prying eyes of social media for years, and then they pop out with children that you didn’t even know that they had. In those instances, you’d be riddled with shock and then probably wonder ‘why?’
Read More »Mercy Aigbe?s husband, Kazim Adeoti, speaks on why he did not celebrate his first wife, Olufunsho, on social media
Mercy Aigbe’s husband, Kazim Adeoti, has come out to speak on why he did not celebrate his first wife, Olufunsho, on social media wheb she turned 50 recently. Olufunsho turned 50 last week and had a party in the US, however Adeoti was conspicuously absent. He was dragged on social media for failing to attend the party or celebrating …
Read More »Facebook, X and TikTok: How social media algorithms shape speech
BBC Social media algorithms, in their commonly known form, are now 15 years old. They were born with Facebook’s introduction of ranked, personalised news feeds in 2009 and have transformed how we interact online. And like many teenagers, they pose a challenge to grown-ups who hope to curb their excesses. It’s not for want of trying. This year alone, governments …
Read More »Cameroon bans media talk of President?s health amid rumours
Cameroon’s government has issued a ban preventing the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, Africa’s second-longest-ruling leader, following widespread rumours that the 91-year-old leader is gravely ill. According to a document obtained by AFP, the order was issued as concerns grow over Biya’s absence from public appearances since early September. The directive, dated October 9 and …
Read More »Rapper and social media star Lucas Coly d!es by su!cide aged 27 shortly after posting on social media
Lucas Coly, a French-American social media star, has d!ed at the age of 27, his manager confirmed. The rapper d!ed at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday night, October 2. Police have confirmed he d!ed by su!cide. Paying tribute the following morning, his manager wrote online: “Rest in peace @iamlucascoly I love you bro. My …
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