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YouTube Restores Diamond’s  Channel A Day After Termination
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YouTube Restores Diamond’s Channel A Day After Termination

A day after being terminated, Bongo flavor superstar Diamond Platnumz can now breathe a sigh of relief after his YouTube channel was restored. According to YouTube, the artist's account that boasts over 6 million subscribers, had been discontinued for violating guidelines in the YouTube community. A statement issued by WCB Wasafi’s head of digital department Kim Kayndo, attributed the deactivation to hackers who gained access to the account and violated the said YouTube community guidelines when they were in control of the channel. “Kutokana na channel ya Diamond Platnumz kudukuliwa jumapili iliyopita na wadukuzi kuingia live," he wrote on Twitter. “Leo imezuiliwa na YouTube kutoka na maudhui yale kuvunja sharia za YouTube. Tumeshafanya mawasiliano ya awali kutatua tatizo ...
Johnny Depp Takes Stand In Defamation Case Against Ex Wife Amber Heard
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Johnny Depp Takes Stand In Defamation Case Against Ex Wife Amber Heard

Actor Johnny Depp has begun his testimony in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard. "My goal is the truth," Depp said early in his remarks. Depp, known for his work in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise, is suing Heard for $50 million in a Fairfax County, Virginia court over a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which wrote about her experience with domestic abuse. The piece was published roughly two years after Heard alleged Depp bruised her face after throwing a phone at her in their Los Angeles home. Depp denied the allegation and was not charged with any crime. Depp was not referred to by name in Heard's piece. Still, Depp claims it led to financial losses for him, including being dropped from future "Pirates of the Caribbean" films after he led the franc...
Cardi B And Offset Reveal Their Son’s Name
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Cardi B And Offset Reveal Their Son’s Name

Rappers Cardi B. and Offset welcomed their son seven months ago and we now know his name. Offset, who is a member of the rap group Migos, posted a photo on his verified Instagram account of the baby on Thursday. "Wave Set Cephus," the caption read. Offset's given name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus. His wife tweeted a video showing a bejeweled necklace that read, "Wave." "When Set suggested Wave, I was sold!," the tweet read. "THAT HAD TO BE HIS NAME !" Cardi B also posted photos some baby photos on her verified Instagram account. The couple, who secretly married in 2017, had not previously shared photos showing their son's face. They are also the parents of three-year-old daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus
Kim Kardashian and Pete Double Date with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez
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Kim Kardashian and Pete Double Date with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez

The four got together Monday night in West Hollywood, hitting A.O.C. (no, not the politician) for dinner. On the way out -- Kim and Pete were looking real cozy, hugging each other and tied to the hip. It's kind of funny to see how focused the cameras were on the two while Jeff and Lauren simply trailed in the background. Pete drove Kim home in her Maybach whereas Jeff and Lauren had some drivers/bodyguards take them home. Still, it would appear the four of them stay in touch and obviously hang out. 
Nicki Minaj Praises Kenyan-Born Rapper Kaycyy Pluto
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Nicki Minaj Praises Kenyan-Born Rapper Kaycyy Pluto

KayCyy pluto, a Kenyan-born rapper based in the United States, is still stacking up on popularity after popstar Nicki Minaj praised him for his work in an album he was featured in. Nicki took to Instagram after listening to Fivio Foreign's B.I.B.L.E album, in which KayCyy is featured in two songs. "This Fivio Foreign album rlly hitting the matha**n spot. Soooo SOLID. Sonically authenitc & well thought out," wrote Nicki on her Insta-stories. "Kaycyy is lit on both of his songs #Hello #OnGod." The Recording Academy, Grammys, recently honored KayCyy for being a part of the production that saw Kanye West, Ye, win Best melodic rap performance with the song "Hurricane," which also featured The Weeknd and Lil Baby. He rose to international prominence in 2018 after being sa...
Rihanna On Forbes Billionaire List
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Rihanna On Forbes Billionaire List

American pop star and entrepreneur, Rihanna has made her first appearance on Forbes' annual billionaires list. According to a publication by the Forbes, the 34-year-old worth a cool Ksh.197 billion ($1.7 billion), attributing most of her wealth to her successful business ventures and beauty. Her music adds up to the least stake. RiRi’s stake in her Fenty Beauty—the fastest-growing cosmetics line—makes up the majority of her wealth. The company, which she co-owns with luxury conglomerate LVMH, reportedly racked in more than Ksh.63.3 billion ($550 million) in revenue in 2020.  She also has a 30 percent stake in her Savage x Fenty lingerie line, which raised approximately Ksh.13.2 billion ($115 million) in series B funding at a Ksh.115.1 billion ($1 billion) valuati...
Eric Omondi Gifts Eve Mungai 5-Litre Cooking Oil to Celebrate Her 22nd Birthday
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Eric Omondi Gifts Eve Mungai 5-Litre Cooking Oil to Celebrate Her 22nd Birthday

The gifted star had a moment of comic relief as she posed with the comedian who presented her with the now expensive commodity. While gifting Eve, Eric noted that he also had 20 litres of petrol in his car to be presented to her. Eric categorically stated that the cooking oil gift was specifically for Eve to be massaged by her boyfriend Trevor. Eve in appreciation said: "Thank you so much president, mafuta haipatikani."
Court issues arrest warrant against Ndichu brothers
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Court issues arrest warrant against Ndichu brothers

Nairobi court has issued an arrest warrant against two brothers- Paul Ndichu and Edward Ndichu after they once again failed to appear in court for their assault case. Kibera chief magistrate Ann Mwangi ordered the police to arrest the duo. "Since the accused person is not in court despite a court order I, therefore, issue a warrant of arrest against them," Mwangi ruled. The lawyer holding brief in the matter had told the court that the accused persons lawyer was in another matter at the high court. "I am holding brief in the matter and I have instructions to ask for another date since their lawyer is in another matter at the high court," he said. Lawyer Phillip Murgor had told the court in the previous session that the accused person was taking the court for granted aft...
Ex-Machachari Star Tyler Mbaya ‘Baha’ And Lover Expecting First Child Together
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Ex-Machachari Star Tyler Mbaya ‘Baha’ And Lover Expecting First Child Together

EX Machachari star Tyler Mbaya aka Baha and his girlfriend Georgina Njenga have announced that they are expecting their first child together. Debuting their baby bump photos on Instagram on Monday, Mbaya wrote; "Never been this excited to meet someone in my Life!". Posting on her account, Georgina, in a caption seemingly addressed to her baby, said: "When I first found out about you, I was happy and scared at the same time but one thing I knew for real I needed you. The last few months have not been easy but your little kicks make everything worth it. We love you so much and can’t wait to meet you," she wrote The influencer couple then released a subsequent YouTube video in which they had a fictitious conversation in which they shared their fantasies about their upcoming role...
Will Smith Issues Apology To Chris Rock Over Slapping Incident At Oscars
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Will Smith Issues Apology To Chris Rock Over Slapping Incident At Oscars

Will Smith has issued an apology for striking presenter Chris Rock at Sunday's Academy Awards. In a post on Instagram on Monday afternoon, Smith called his behavior "unacceptable and inexcusable." "Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada's medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally," he wrote. "I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness." Smith added in his post that, "Violence in all forms is poisonous and destructive." He also included in his note an apology to "the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching ar...