Here is the latest New Telegraph’s top 20 weekly Entertainment news roundup making headlines from Saturday, May 18th to May 24th, 2024.

Mo Abudu, Funke Akindele, Jade Osiberu Makes Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Women

Nigerian filmmakers and movie directors, Mo Abudu, Jade Osiberu and Funke Akindele have been honoured by The Hollywood Reporter in their prestigious list of the 40 Most Powerful Women in International Film.

This remarkable achievement celebrates women who are elevating stories to the…Read more

Reactions As King Charles III Invites DJ Cuppy To Reception

Renowned disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire business mogul, Florence Otedola, better known as DJ Cuppy, has been invited by the British monarch, King Charles III to a reception at Buckingham Palace in honour of The King’s Trust Awards 2024.

Taking to her X page on Friday to announce the good news, DJ Cuppy posted a copy of…Read more

Portable Named Police ‘Ambassador’ Days After Arrest

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed that he is now an ambassador for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

Portable’s ambassadorship is coming days after he was arrested for refusing to pay N14 million…Read more

Mohbad’s Father Insists On Justice For Late Son, DNA

The father of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as Mohbad, Mr Joseph Aloba has continued to call for justice for his late son.

This was as he lamented on the unity amongst those who witnessed his passing but failed to…Read more

Diddy Apologises For Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend In Viral Video

American rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, better known as Diddy, has publicly apologised for a 2016 assault on his former signee and estranged girlfriend, Cassie.

New Telegraph reports that the apology comes following the disturbing video of Diddy…Read more

Banky W Undergoes Fourth Skin Cancer Surgery

Ace Nigerian singer, songwriter, actor cum politician, Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has successfully undergone a fourth surgery for skin cancer.

Banky W made this disclosure via his official Instagram page on…Read more

AY Makun Reacts To Claims Of Having A Child With Alex Unusual

Nigerian stand-up comedian and Nollywood actor, Ayo Makun, better known as AY has finally broken his silence on the purported rumours making around on social media that he is expecting a child with Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV star, Alex Unusual.

New Telegraph recalls that rumours speculated around the internet that AY is having…Read more

Child Custody: Why Lord Lamba Didn’t Show Up In Court

A Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State, has adjourned the child custody proceedings between Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV star, Queen Oyekanmi and Promise Anagbogu, also known as Lord Lamba, to July 18 for hearing.

The court case was adjourned after the skit maker failed to…Read more

How Junior Pope Stabbed Me In The Back – Yul Edochie

Nollywood actor cum Pastor, Yul Edochie has claimed that his late colleague, Junior Pope, betrayed him repeatedly despite being there for him in his times of need.

New Telegraph recalls that Junior Pope died on April 10, 2024, alongside three others after…Read more

VeryDarkMan Remanded In Prison Over Cyberstalking

Social media critic, Martins Vicent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has been remanded in police custody by the Federal High Court in Abuja.

New Telegraph gathered that the controversial activist was arrested after…Read more

Junior Pope Burial: Peter Obi Visit Family

Former presidential candidate under Labour Part, Peter Obi on Saturday paid a visit to the family of the late actor Junior Pope. The movie star was buried in his hometown Ikpogwu Ukehe in Nsukka, Enugu State on Friday amid tears.

Mr Obi posed for photographs with the actor’s children and consoled them and their mother. He also signed… Read more

Again, Portable In Police Net For Allegedly Assaulting Police Officer

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable has been reportedly rearrested after he allegedly assaulted an officer of the law.

Saturday Telegraph had earlier reported that Portable was released a few days ago after he…Read more

The father of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, Joseph Aloba on Friday make new allegations about his son’s wife, Wunmi and his son’s sudden demise.

Saturday Telegraph recalls that Mohbad died in…Read more

Ruby Ojiakor Breaks Down In Tears As She Mourns Junior Pope

Nollywood actress, Ruby Ojiakor has finally mourned her best friend and colleague, Junior Pope months after his passing.

Taking to her Instagram page on Friday, Ojiakor shared a heartbreaking video of…Read more

Phyna Breaks Down In Tears, Says BBNaija Yet To Pay Her N100m

Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 7 winner, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna has asked Nigerians to help her as the organizers of the reality TV show refused to pay her and also threatens that she cannot win them if she takes the matter up legally.

New Telegraph reports that the winner of the season 7 episode of the show has been…Read more

Seun Kuti Sparks Social Media Reaction Over Monogamy’s Comment

Nigerian singer, Seun Kuti has shared his stance on monogamy as he noted that monogamy does not work in this part of the world.

According to him, his late father and Afrobeats pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti had 27 wives and… Read more

Ahneeka Blasts Phyna Amid Unpaid Debt Drama With Multichoice

Big Brother Naija(BBNaija) reality TV star, Ahneeka has slammed Level Up winner, Phyna for attacking the show’s organizers, Multichoice over her unpaid dues.

New Telegraph recalls that Phyna has been publicly criticizing Multichoice for over two…Read more

Los Angeles District Attorney Speaks On Prosecuting Diddy

Following the assault video of embattled American rapper and music executive, Sean Combs, better known as Diddy on his estranged girlfriend, Cassie, in a Los Angeles hotel hallway, the County District Attorney’s Office has said it won’t prosecute the singer.

Sunday Telegraph reports that video footage obtained by CNN captured Diddy repeatedly…Read more

Igbo Ladies Aren’t Great For Marriage – Speed Darlington

Controversial rapper, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has announced the criteria for his potential wife.

New Telegraph reports that Speed Darlington who stated that fluency in Igbo language is a must, has now…Read more

Yul Edochie Speaks On Forgiving Junior Pope

Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has said he has forgiven his late colleague, Junior Pope for allegedly “backstabbing” him.

New Telegraph had earlier reported that Yul Edochie had recently accused the late actor of betraying him despite taking him as…Read more

Angela Okorie Drags Zubby Michael Over Cash Gift To Junior Pope’s Family

Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has slammed her colleague, Zubby Michael over how he openly gave bundles of cash to Junior Pope’s family.

New Telegraph reports that in a viral video making round on the internet, it could be seen as Zubby Michael brought…Read more

Junior Pope’s Burial: E-Money, KCee Make Promise To Family

Famous Nigerian businessman, E-Money and his brother Kcee have publicly promised to train all three kids of the late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope.

Saturday Telegraph recalls that the late movie star passed on in a boat accident in April on…Read more

Mohbad Father Asked For Son’s Youtube Login Hours After His Demise’ – Aide

A close associate of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, Oyindamola has opened up that Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba demanded his son’s social media login details the night he died.

Taking to his Instagram page in a post on Saturday, May 18, Oyindamola noted that…Read more