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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. 
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."
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...
Kanye West Suspended From Posting on Instagram for 24 Hours
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Kanye West Suspended From Posting on Instagram for 24 Hours

Kanye West being put in Instagram timeout after going after Kim, Pete, Pete's writing partner and racist attack on Trevoah Noah. A spokesperson for Meta tells us Kanye's recent posts violated Instagram's policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying. As a result, we're told his account has been suspended for 24 hours -- where he won't be able to post, comment, send DM's, among other things. The spokesperson tells us they'll take additional steps if further violations happen. Kanye's been lashing out at more than just Trevor on social media, he's also posted and deleted a bunch of dirty laundry about estranged wife Kim Kardashian.
Jussie Smollett Released from Jail Pending Appeal
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Jussie Smollett Released from Jail Pending Appeal

jussie just walked out of jail in Chicago ... and he was flanked by a bunch of security guards as he was whisked away into a waiting SUV and drove off into the night. There was a media circus Wednesday outside the Cook County Jail, with dozens of reporters and cameras waiting for Jussie to be released from custody ... and he walked right by without saying a word. Jussie's legal team talked, though, and they had quite a lot to say ... railing against the judge who sentenced him to jail time, claiming the sentence was unconstitutional and draconian. is going free -- at least for now -- while he tries to get his sentence for the hoax attack overturned. The appeals court ordered Jussie's release during the appeal process. He's being released from Cook County Jail on his own re...
WNBA STAR BRITTNEY GRINER<br>DETAINED IN RUSSIA ON DRUG CHARGE
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WNBA STAR BRITTNEY GRINER
DETAINED IN RUSSIA ON DRUG CHARGE

Bitney Griner WNBA superstar and 2x Olympic gold medalist, was reportedly detained in Russia after customs officials say they found hashish oil in the hoopers luggage ... and she could now face 10 years in prison. On Saturday, the Russian Federal Customs Service announced they'd detained an American basketball player back in February after finding vape cartridges in her bags while traveling through Sheremetyevo airport -- about 20 miles from Moscow. Russian customs didn't identify the person taken into custody, but TASS, a Russian news agency, citing sources, ID'd the player as Griner, center for the Phoenix Mercury. According to a statement from Russian Customs, the traveler was flying from New York to Russia. At some point, they claim a drug dog alerted to her carry-on bag....
Rapper Darassa expresses his challenges in the Industry  Claims He Made No Money With Hit Song ‘Muziki’ Despite 20M Youtube Views
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Rapper Darassa expresses his challenges in the Industry Claims He Made No Money With Hit Song ‘Muziki’ Despite 20M Youtube Views

Darrassa, a Tanzanian rapper, and fellow Tanzanian singer Ben Pol released the hit song 'Muziki' on November 23, 2016, which has received some 20,083,261 views on YouTube so far. However, the rapper now claims that he has not made any money from the song. In an interview with Jalang'o TV on Tuesday, Darrassa stated that he has received no money from the ringback tones or any streaming platform in East Africa. “Wimbo kama muziki, selling yake, unajua sijawai kukutana na any profit ya hizi ringtone back…na dalali wangu hajawai kunipatia ripoti ambazo natakiwa kupewa since 2015 can you imagine that, mpaka leo I have never received any pay,” he said. The Tanzanian rapper claimed that the contracts he negotiated with the industry's decision-makers at the time were not in his favor...
HELB announces Covid-19 penalty waiver
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HELB announces Covid-19 penalty waiver

Kenyans with HELB loans have a reason to smile after the institution waived penalties on loans during the Covid-19 period. The 100 per cent waiver will be applied to Kenyans who are still paying their HELB loans or those who haven’t started paying the loans. Higher Educations Loans Board (HELB) CEO Charles Ringera said post-Covid effects caused a toll on the economy hence the decision to give a penalty waiver. The penalty waiver dubbed KamilishaMalipoyaHelb will be effective from March 1 to April 30. “HELB appreciates the fact owing to the prevailing economic situation, the loan beneficiaries’ repayment ability may take some time to stabilize,” Ringera said. HELB has previously offered waivers in 2013 and 2018. The two years saw the board receive payment to...
Vladimir Putin orders military operations in Ukraine
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Vladimir Putin orders military operations in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised a military operation in eastern Ukraine on Thursday in what appeared to be the start of war in Europe over Russia's demands for an end to NATO's eastward expansion. Shortly after Putin spoke in a special televised address on Russian state TV, explosions could be heard in the pre-dawn quiet of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Gunfire rattled near the capital's main airport, the Interfax news agency said. Explosions also rocked the breakaway eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk and civilian aircraft were warned away as the United States said a major attack by Russia on its neighbour was imminent. Putin said he had authorised a special military operation in breakaway areas of eastern Ukraine and clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces ...