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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
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."
Moses Kuria Before IEBC Over 2017 Vote Rigging Claim
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Moses Kuria Before IEBC Over 2017 Vote Rigging Claim

The Gatundu South Member of Parliament sensationally claimed that he and a host of other Jubilee legislature rigging the 2017 presidential election in favour of President Uhuru Kenyatta He was summoned by the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee for grilling and examination. On March 15, Kuria said he and other political leaders helped President Uhuru Kenyatta secure victory in both elections through dubious means.
Beyoncé And Billie Eilish Among This Year’s Oscars Performers
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Beyoncé And Billie Eilish Among This Year’s Oscars Performers

The Oscars have lined up some major star power for this year's ceremony -- and yes, the lineup includes Beyoncé. The superstar singer, nominated for "Be Alive" from the film "King Richard," was among the performers announced Tuesday by the Academy. Others headed to the Oscars include Billie Eilish, who with Finneas will be performing the theme from "No Time to Die"; Reba McEntire, singing "Somehow You Do" from the movie "Four Good Days"; and Sebastián Yatra, belting "Dos Oruguitas" from "Encanto." Yes, even though winter had everyone talking about Bruno, Oscars attendees will instead be crying their eyes out to nominee "Dos Oruguitas." Blame Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the music and lyrics, for all the running mascara in the audience. ABC said in a release that Van Morri...
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...
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian fight for kids Custody.
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian fight for kids Custody.

Kanye has now lawyered up to handle custody issues in his divorce, and we're told this will end up before a judge, unless he reaches some agreement with kim. Here's the issue. Up until now, there has been no formal schedule and they they have tried working it out amongst themselves. When Kanye's in town and wants to see the kids, she's game, unless the kids are in the middle of something else. There's clearly a conflict, and it's getting worse. We're told Spector will first try to establish something more formal between Kim and Kanye, but if that doesn't happen she'll go to court and ask a judge to impose ground rules for custody and visitation. Here's the rub. Kanye travels frequently outside of L.A., and it's hard to formalize a custody arrangement when schedules keep chang...