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Dickey Betts, "Ramblin' Man" and Family Man, Has Died at 80 Years OldAllman Brothers Band singer-guitarist Dickey Betts passed away at 80 years old. Luckily, he’s leaving more than his legacy behind. By Jamie LernerApr. 19 2024, Published 9:16 a.m. ET Source: Getty ImagesWhen we think of the Allman Brothers Band, we don’t always remember that one of the key members was actually Dickey Betts, who wasn’t an actual Allman brother. [Read More]

Singer and movie actress who was in Coal Miner's Daughter and released more than twenty #1 singles over the course of her career, including "Don't Come Home A' Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)." Before Fame She focused on raising a family until receiving a guitar for an anniversary gift. After teaching herself to play, she went on to play with the Pen Brothers' band The Westerners. Trivia She received four Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and 12 Academy of Country Music Awards. [Read More]

To prepare for the bout, Portable has employed the services of WBC continental champion, Abimbola Osundairo to train him ahead of the bout. The purpose of the boxing match between Portable and Okocha on December 26 is to settle their contractual disagreements by using physical force, but the venue and the intensity of the purported bout are not clear yet. The two have engaged in an online dispute over a purported N40 million scam. [Read More]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, 29th September 2020, inaugurated the 326km Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation. The President also inaugurated the ancillary facilities yard, at the recently named Goodluck Jonathan Railway Complex in Agbor (Owa-Oyibu), Delta State. Buhari commissioned the project in a virtual ceremony from Abuja. According to a statement from the presidency, the development is coming after more than 30 years of delay. “After more than three decades’ delay, President @MBuhari today inaugurated the 326 KM Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line for commercial operation as well as the ancillary facilities yard, at the recently named Goodluck Jonathan Railway Complex in Agbor (Owa-Oyibu), Delta State. [Read More]

Nigerian entrepreneur, Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has expressed appreciation to popular Yoruba Nollywood actor, Lege Miami, for his support towards his father during and after the electioneering period. Naija News recalls that Lege and many other Yoruba thespians publicly pledged support for Tinubu during the 2023 election. In a video shared online, Seyi thanked Lege for having faith in the administration of Tinubu and assured him that his father would not fail. [Read More]

Let's dive into the Rachel Zegler 'Snow White' backlash and find out what the actress has to say about the controversy surrounding her casting. Source: Getty ImagesThe gist: Actor Rachel Zegler faced racist backlash after being cast in the live-action Snow White remake.Rachel, who is of Colombian and Polish descent, has faced backlash before. When she was cast as Maria in West Side Story, some said she wasn't Latina enough. In response to the criticism, Rachel asked fans not to tag her in messages from haters and said she prefers to tune out the " [Read More]

The unemployment rate in Kenya is significantly high as more and more graduates enter the job market with few opportunities available. As job opportunities get scarcer by the day, Kenyans are turning towards entrepreneurship as a means of income. To succeed in the field, though, one must be conversant with the viable business ideas in Kenya. Despite the rising unemployment, the entrepreneurial space in Kenya is still quite attractive. Locals and foreigners alike can capitalise on the opportunities to earn a living. [Read More]

Best known for playing Cameron in the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. He later appeared in Cheaper by the Dozen, Psych, Burn Notice, Justified and Star Trek: Generations. In 2018, he began starring in HBO's Succession.  Before Fame He debuted on Broadway in Biloxi Blues alongside Matthew Broderick.  Trivia He played Stuart Bondek on the TV series Spin City from 1996 to 2002.  Family Life He married his second wife, actress Mireille Enos, in 2008. [Read More]

The fictionalized telling of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's life and crimes is being told in Netflix's 'Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story'. How accurate is it? Source: NetflixEvan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer Wading into the waters of fictionalized true crime is always risky. While this feels like a relatively recent branch of the genre, making horrendous stories more palatable via actors has been happening for decades. In the 1980s, made-for-TV movies tackled stories like that of the Hillside Stranglers and even Richard Ramirez. [Read More]

New York rapper who signed a $1.5 million contract with Jive Records following the release of his popular single "Alphabetical Slaughter." After his first album for Jive was shelved, he cut ties with the label and began self-releasing mixtapes like Hoodie Season. Before Fame He was born in Brooklyn and first became known for his appearance on Kool G Rap's 1998 album Roots of Evil. Trivia He won the Justo Mixtape Award for Best Underground Artist in 2005. [Read More]