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Chipukeezy paid Kansiime Sh1m to grace his show
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Chipukeezy paid Kansiime Sh1m to grace his show

Comedian Chipukeezy paid Ugandan Anne Kansiime more than a million shillings to grace his show in 2018. He hosted an array of comedians from across the East African region in a fun-filled event at KICC. Speaking to Word Is, Chipukeezy said although she is an expensive artiste, bringing him to Kenya was his goal and dream. "We paid her more than a million. She is very expensive, she is paid like five million or more," he said. "Just know between one million and five million and she did that for me. She had never even performed in Kenya, and so it was a favour for a friend and so I will forever be grateful for that." Chipukeezy said local entertainers are also supposed to be well paid. "Some hire us but they don't pay us that much. They give us alcohol and women and Sh...
Howie Mandel Feeling Better After Passing Out, Being Rushed To Hospital
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Howie Mandel Feeling Better After Passing Out, Being Rushed To Hospital

Howie says he's been released from the hospital, is back home and is doing better. He just gave a health update on his official Twitter account, saying he passed out as a result of being dehydrated and having low blood sugar. Howie is thanking the doctors and nurses who took care of him at the hospital, and for everyone who reached out ... and says he's doing okay. went to his favorite Starbucks for a coffee, and left in an ambulance after passing out outside the coffee chain. Folks who were there tell TMZ ... Howie was at his local Starbucks in Woodland Hills with his wife and friends Wednesday when he suddenly passed out, falling over and then being laid out on a cement bench. We're told paramedics were called to the scene and the "America's Got Talent" judge was rush...
Kim Kardashian Ripped by Nicole Brown Simpson’s Sister for O.J. Joke
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Kim Kardashian Ripped by Nicole Brown Simpson’s Sister for O.J. Joke

Kim Kardashian is in the middle of some O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown family drama ... and it's all because of what Nicole's sister views as a "distasteful" joke in Kim's 'SNL' monologue. Tanya Brown, sister of Simpson's late ex-wife, tells TMZ ... Kim's O.J. cracks were in "poor taste" and Nicole's death should not be portrayed as a joke. As you know, Kim hosted 'SNL' and her monologue featured a few O.J. jokes ... leading with a line about her father, Robert, one of O.J.'s defense attorneys, introducing her to her first Black person. She invited the audience to take a "stab in the dark" who that is -- referencing the gruesome manner in which Nicole and Ron Goldman were slain. Tanya says the jokes were "beyond inappropriate and insensitive" and she's...
Demi Lovato Visits Pot Farm, Smokes Weed, Posts on IG
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Demi Lovato Visits Pot Farm, Smokes Weed, Posts on IG

 Demi Lavato who recently revealed they're "California sober" -- certainly isn't scared to flaunt the lifestyle ... sharing vids of a visit to a pot farm and enjoying the product. Demi posted pics and vids from their visit to the growing site for Ball Family Farms, a premium cannabis company in L.A. ... capped off with a video where they're smoking a joint in a car. The singer captioned the vid, "Left w some goodies aka MIYAGI DO." Demi -- who also came out as non-binary in May -- has been very open about their 2018 near-death experience and the recovery process ... which interestingly includes what has been dubbed, "California sober." Now, there's no exact definition for that term, but it commonly means that the person uses a little marijuana and may d...
Kim Kardashian West Getting Hidden Hills Estate in Kanye Divorce
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Kim Kardashian West Getting Hidden Hills Estate in Kanye Divorce

 Kim Kardashian and Kanye appeared to have possibly reconciled in recent weeks, to the point where lots of folks thought the divorce would be called off, but new docs clearly show that's not the case ... Kim is going to walk away with the massive Hidden Hills Estate she and Kanye shared together. According to court docs filed Tuesday, Kim will get the $60 million home -- where she and her kids have stayed ever since she filed divorce docs in February. We're told the former couple negotiated a buyout price for the home that was essentially rebuilt from the ground up. Kim getting the home is significant, as most of the construction and design was spearheaded by Kanye. He worked with famed architects like Axel Vervoordt over several years ... at one point even purcha...
Ruto explains Why Kenya is witnessing a hike in fuel prices
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Ruto explains Why Kenya is witnessing a hike in fuel prices

Deputy President William Ruto has hit out at corrupt government officials following the recent historic fuel hike. Ruto alleged that some of the private companies were allocated Sh12 per litre, leading to punitive fuel costs. “Decisions amongst them to 'gift' Sh12/litre to private companies causing the punitive fuel costs while cartels rake in super profits must be reversed asap,” Ruto said via Twitter on Tuesday. “...and all corrupt public officials involved and benefiting be prosecuted. Price controls must be removed for Competition to lower prices.” High fuel prices have affected the cost of living in the country, where inflation has been rising since April, hitting an 18-month high of 6.91 in August. Manufacturers and transporters have warned of a jump in the c...
Captain America’ Actress Not Competent to Stand Trial in Mother’s death.
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Captain America’ Actress Not Competent to Stand Trial in Mother’s death.

The 'Captain America' actress who told cops she killed her mother in self-defense just days before Christmas has been found incompetent to stand trial ... TMZ has learned. According to court records ... Mollie Fitzgerald was found to lack competency to stand trial in late September. Her attorney, Jason Billam, tells TMZ ... she'll be returned to a state mental hospital for treatment. We're told things are on hold for now, and her mental state will be reviewed every 90 days to see if she can regain competency to stand trial. Billam tells us 3 mental health doctors stated their case and the court was satisfied with their findings. He said 2 of the 3 doctors concluded Mollie didn't have the ability to assist her attorney in providing a defense and she didn't understand what's ha...
BARBARA CORCORAN CRACKS FAT JOKE AT WHOOPI’S EXPENSE Issues Apology
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BARBARA CORCORAN CRACKS FAT JOKE AT WHOOPI’S EXPENSE Issues Apology

he late Silas Ita’s widow has moved to court seeking to be enjoined in the petition by Justice Sankale Ole Kantai. In the case, Justice Kantai obtained orders barring his arrest or prosecution in relation to the Tob Cohen murder and fraudulent transfer of Cohen’s business Partner’s Silas Ita’s share when he was in private practice. Silas Ita was the late Tob Cohen’s business partner and the DCI has claimed that the judge transferred his share when he died to himself and later to Sarah Wairimu who was Cohen’s wife at the time. Grace Naida Ita has filed an application seeking to be enjoined in the matter saying she is a victim. Through lawyer Jennifer Kilonzo, Naida says she is the administrator of her late husband’s estate. According to court records, Naida’s late husban...
Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel Selling Hollywood Hills Home for $35 Mil
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Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel Selling Hollywood Hills Home for $35 Mil

and Jessica Biel want to say bye, bye, bye to a significant piece of their L.A. life -- the couple's trying to offload their pad there ... and for quite a bundle, no less. JT & JB have just listed their Hollywood Hills villa for a whopping $35 million -- which has served as Justin's L.A. headquarters since the dude first bought the estate waaaay back in 2002 (N'SYNC's heyday) for a mere $8.3 mil. Damn you, inflation!!! There are other amenities too ... a private screening room, a personal gym, a tennis court (with lights), a gourmet kitchen, and a freaking guest house to boot. It's the epitome of Tinseltown luxury. Speaking of that ... it used to belong to none other than Errol Flynn! If Justin gets anywhere near his asking price here ... he'll have cleared...
Amira forgave me for Amber affair — Jamal Roho Safi.
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Amira forgave me for Amber affair — Jamal Roho Safi.

Businessman Jamal Roho Safi ended his relationship with socialite Amber Ray a few months after they got married. Amber and Jamal were first found out to be dating some time in December 2020. Jamal came out soon after to confirm their relationship before going on to advise his wife to appreciate Amber Ray’s presence in their lives. Speaking to Word Is, Jamal said he has gone back to his first wife. "Everything is in order with my first wife," he said. Amber Ray had announced in a Q&A session on her social media that they had indeed split. Jamal has since been sharing photos of his two children with his first wife. Asked if Amber Ray is still in his life, Jamal said they are friends. "We are normal friends, we still talk and we do business together, but nothi...