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- 🌍 Global & African Celebrity + Sports Buzz (Week of Oct 15, 2025)
🌍 Global & African Celebrity + Sports Buzz (Week of Oct 15, 2025)
💫 Hollywood & Global Celebrity Gist
💔 Ariana Biermann & Hudson McLeroy Call It Quits
Reality star Ariana Biermann has confirmed her breakup with longtime on-and-off boyfriend Hudson McLeroy. The two, who moved in together in 2024 after years of rekindled romance, officially split on October 14, 2025.
📰 Source: People.com
💔 Bryton James Ends His 7-Month Marriage
Family Matters and The Young and the Restless actor Bryton James has filed for divorce from wife Jahaira, just seven months after their wedding.
📰 Source: EW.com
💍 Olivia Flowers Ends Engagement
Former Southern Charm star Olivia Flowers has called off her engagement with Alex Williams, less than a year after saying “yes.”
📰 Source: People.com
💔 Sophia Culpo & Michael Stevens Split
After two years together, Sophia Culpo and Michael Stevens have gone their separate ways in what’s described as a “mutual and drama-free” breakup.
📰 Source: People.com
🔥 Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau Spark Romance Rumors
Pop icon Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau were spotted sharing a kiss aboard a yacht off Santa Barbara. Perry cheekily added fuel during a London concert, teasing: “You heard I was single? That’s interesting…” 👀
📰 Source: EW.com
🇳🇬 Nigerian Entertainment Round-Up
🎤 Adekunle Gold Turns Knorr Event Into Fuji Party
Adekunle Gold turned a brand event into a lively Fuji-style concert, bringing pure Lagos energy.
📰 Pulse Nigeria
🎉 Regina Daniels Celebrates Her 25th in Style
Regina Daniels wowed fans in a fiery red look as she marked her 25th birthday with reflections on gratitude and growth.
📰 Pulse Nigeria
🎶 Show Dem Camp Reflect on Rejection & Resilience
SDC’s Tec revealed how early career rejections — including one infamous studio snub — helped shape their journey and even led to the discovery of Grammy-winner Tems.
📰 Pulse Nigeria
🔥 Ayra Starr’s “Hot Body” Hits 20 Million Streams
Ayra Starr keeps shining! Her single “Hot Body” has crossed 20 million Spotify streams, reinforcing her “Sabi Girl” status.
📰 Naijanewsfeed.com
🎧 Kunmie Teases New Single “My Brother”
Singer Kunmie has announced his upcoming single My Brother — rumored to hint at personal controversies.
📰 Naijanewsfeed.com
🎵 Show Dem Camp Gears Up for “Afrika Magic” Album (Nov 3)
The rap duo will drop Afrika Magic on November 3, blending storytelling with Afro-fusion vibes.
📰 Naijanewsfeed.com
🎬 Nollywood & Streaming Buzz
🔪 The Party (2025) — Netflix’s trending 3-part Nigerian murder mystery series.
👑 Labake Olododo — Yoruba epic earns ₦50m in its debut weekend.
💞 Reel Love (2025) — Modern romance film exploring relationships in the social media era.
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⚽ Top Global Football Highlights (Last 3 Days)
🇮🇹 Italy vs Israel Match Sparks Massive Protests — Over 10,000 demonstrators in Udine demanded FIFA ban Israel; tight security at the stadium. (Reuters)
🏴 England 5-0 Latvia — Kane and Gordon shine as England clinch World Cup spot. (Talksport)
🇸🇪 Sweden Sack Jon Dahl Tomasson — Following poor form, the manager was dismissed amid fan backlash. (The Guardian)
🔴 Man United Face Transfer Setbacks — Brighton block Carlos Baleba sale; Palace refuse to release Adam Wharton. (Talksport)
🇯🇵 Japan 3-2 Brazil — Japan came from behind in a thrilling friendly win. (The Independent)
🇪🇸 Barcelona Financial Scandal — Victor Font accuses Laporta of hiding €80m losses. (BeSoccer.com)
🌍 Africa & Nigeria Football Highlights
🇿🇦 South Africa Qualify for 2026 World Cup Despite Penalty — A 3-0 win over Rwanda secured qualification even after a 3-point deduction. (Reuters)
🇳🇬 Nigeria 4-0 Benin — Osimhen’s hat trick sends Super Eagles to playoffs after finishing second in Group C. (FIFA / ESPN / The Independent)
✈️ Super Eagles Plane Emergency — Team’s plane made an emergency landing due to a cracked windscreen; all safe. (The Sun)
👧🏽 Girls in Northern Nigeria Defy Norms with Football Dreams — Young Muslim girls in Kwara push boundaries for women’s soccer. (Reuters)
🇨🇻 Cape Verde Make History — First-ever World Cup qualification celebrated nationwide. (The Guardian)