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American rapper Nicki Minaj is reportedly facing the possible loss of her $20 million Los Angeles mansion following a court move to recover an unpaid legal judgment linked to a 2019 incident involving her husband, Kenneth Petty. Court documents indicate that a German security guard, Thomas Weidenmüller, was awarded a default judgment of about $503,000 after claiming he was assaulted by Petty during a concert in Frankfurt in 2019. Lawyers for Weidenmüller have since filed an application seeking to sell Minaj’s Hidden Hills property to satisfy the outstanding amount. The filings describe the mansion as being valued at around $20…
Reality star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian has revealed new details about her decision to end her marriage to rapper Kanye West, describing the relationship as “toxic” and emotionally draining. Speaking on the Call Her Daddy podcast released on Wednesday, October 15, Kim said her marriage to Kanye had reached a point where she no longer felt “safe or stable,” citing his erratic behavior and impulsive financial decisions. “There were times when he’d give away things, even cars, without thinking. It was chaos. I realized I couldn’t live in that kind of instability anymore,” she said. The SKIMS founder explained that…
The Minority in Parliament has called for a full-scale parliamentary inquiry into the proposed transaction between AT Ghana and Telecel Ghana, citing transparency, value-for-money, and public interest concerns. Speaking at the press corps gathering in Parliament on Wednesday, 0ctober 15, Member of Parliament for Kpandai, and Ranking Member of the Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, said the Minority is deeply worried about the government’s handling of the deal, describing it as opaque and inconsistent with due process. Mr. Nyindam noted that AT Ghana, formerly AirtelTigo, is the only fully Ghanaian-owned telecommunications operator and warned that the arrangement with Telecel could undermine…
The United Kingdom has announced stricter English language rules for immigrants applying through several visa categories, raising the minimum requirement from intermediate to advanced level as part of a wider reform of the country’s immigration system. Under the new policy, applicants for Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual (HPI), and Scale-Up visas will now be required to demonstrate B2-level English proficiency, equivalent to A-Level standard. This replaces the previous B1 requirement and applies to all four skills — speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The Home Office says the change is aimed at ensuring migrants are able to integrate more effectively into…
The United States has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals following social media comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The individuals involved are citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, and South Africa. According to officials, the decision forms part of efforts to ensure that individuals who promote or celebrate violence against Americans are not permitted entry or residency in the country. In a statement posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, on X (formerly Twitter), the U.S. Department of State said the country “has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.” Some…
OpenAI plans to permit a wider range of content, including erotica, on its ChatGPT platform as part of efforts to “treat adult users like adults,” CEO Sam Altman announced on Tuesday. In a post on X, Altman said upcoming versions of ChatGPT would be able to act in a more human-like way — “but only if you want it.” He stressed that the move is not aimed at “usage maxxing,” but at improving user experience. The decision, which mirrors Elon Musk’s xAI rollout of explicit chatbots on Grok, is expected to attract more paying subscribers but could also heighten pressure…
Seventy years after starting her studies, Maryette McFarland from Londonderry was finally able to graduate from university with a degree in English Literature. “I can hardly believe it, and it’s taken me quite a long time,” she said. The 90-year-old was the oldest of more than 300 graduates at the Open University’s ceremony in Belfast on Tuesday. And her story is one of determination, patience and a little help from friends, tutors and family. ‘I had a bit of time to spare’ Ms. McFarland had originally started university in Dublin back in the 1960s, but love intervened before she finished…
Former Kenyan Prime Minister and long-time opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80. Odinga passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after suffering a heart attack while receiving Ayurvedic medical treatment in Kerala, India, according to hospital and family sources. He was rushed to Devamatha Hospital in the town of Koothattukulam, where doctors confirmed he died of cardiac arrest. Born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno, western Kenya, Odinga was the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya’s first Vice President. He studied mechanical engineering in East Germany before returning home, where he became a university lecturer…
Michael Eugene Archer, the Grammy-winning R&B singer popularly known as D’Angelo, has died at the age of 51, his family said in a statement. The family said he passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, after a “prolonged and courageous battle with cancer.” D’Angelo rose to fame in the 1990s as a pioneer of the neo-soul movement, earning acclaim for albums and songs including Brown Sugar, Lady and the 2000 hit “Untitled (How Does It Feel).” His 2000 album Voodoo won a Grammy and cemented his reputation for soulful, intimate performances and virtuosic musicianship. In a statement shared with media,…
Ghanaian singer KiDi has publicly declared that he subscribes to monogamy, saying “polygamy is not my style.” He made the remarks during an interview on Asempa FM, where he explained that his belief in a one-man, one-woman relationship is rooted in his Christian faith and the example set by his parents. KiDi emphasized that although his conviction is firm, he does not intend to impose it on others. He acknowledged that what works for one person may not work for another and that individuals should follow their own path. Asked why he holds this view, KiDi said his upbringing played…