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British-Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested in Hollywood after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver. The Los Angeles Police Department said Sutherland entered a ride-share vehicle in the early hours of Monday, January 12, physically assaulted the driver and made criminal threats. Police said the driver was not injured. BBC News reported that the 24 star was released after posting a 50,000 dollar bond and is scheduled to appear in court on February 2. Sutherland has a prior criminal record. In 2007 he was arrested for drunk driving after failing a field sobriety test. He later pleaded no contest to…

Rapper, Ladipoe sparked conversation on X after responding to a user who mocked his career following his reaction to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s tragic loss In a tweet, he wrote, “Every time I think about Chimamanda and her family, how can something so tragic not be unusual here.” One user responded with a sharp critique of Ladipoe’s career, tweeting, “Anytime I think about your career and how you feel you’re a star… something tragic happen.” Ladipoe fired back calmly but pointedly, replying, “I pray one day we can take education seriously again,” redirecting the conversation from personal attacks to a broader…

Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah will return as host of the Grammy Awards 2026 for the sixth time and one ‘final’ time. Noah will return to the Crypto Arena for the last time on February 1 to host the award show. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ben Winston, executive producer of the Grammy Awards, said in a statement, “I am beyond thrilled to welcome Trevor Noah back to host the Grammys for his sixth, and sadly, final time.” “He’s been the most phenomenal host of the show. He’s so smart, so funny, and such a true fan of the artists…

Netflix released the official trailer for “Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip,” featuring Madea’s foul-mouthed brother, Uncle Joe. It’s the first full-length movie to feature Uncle Joe in the lead. Joe takes his sheltered grandson, B.J., on a cross-country road trip to teach him about the real world before the kid goes off to college. Perry plays Joe, Madea, and Brian Simmons, the father of B.J. (played by Jermaine Harris). Joe was a sickly old man on oxygen in early Madea movies. But in “Road Trip”, Perry recreates Joe as a healthy, athletic senior citizen who takes on an entire…

Uganda ordered a nationwide internet blackout on Tuesday, January 13, two days before a general election in which President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his nearly 40-year rule. The directive was issued through a formal notice from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to internet providers, which said the shutdown was necessary to “mitigate the rapid spread of online misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and related risks, as well as preventing of incitement to violence that could affect public confidence and national security during the election period.” The letter was verified to AFP by government officials. There was no public statement…

The long running clash between Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump has entered a dramatic new phase, with Powell openly accusing the Trump administration of threatening the independence of the US central bank. After years of refusing to engage with Trump’s attacks and threats, Powell broke his silence following subpoenas from the Justice Department. In a rare two minute video statement, he said the potential criminal prosecution was not about personal misconduct but about punishing the Federal Reserve for refusing to follow political demands on interest rates. Powell said the threat of criminal charges was the result…

Central bank leaders from around the world have issued an unprecedented joint statement backing US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell as Donald Trump’s administration moves against him, raising fears over the independence of the world’s most powerful central bank. The statement said central bank independence is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability and must be preserved with respect for the rule of law and democratic accountability. It offered full solidarity to Powell, praising his integrity and his unwavering commitment to the public interest. The declaration was coordinated by the Bank for International Settlements and signed by nine central…

The United States Department of State has revoked more than 100,000 visas, including thousands held by international students and skilled professionals, citing encounters with law enforcement for criminal activity. In a statement posted on X on Monday, the department said it had cancelled over 100,000 visas, including about 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialised work visas issued to people who had been involved in criminal cases in the United States. Officials said the action was part of wider efforts to strengthen public safety and enforce immigration laws, adding that the government would continue deporting offenders to keep the country safe.…

Pope Leo XIV met Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado on Monday, the Vatican said, but did not provide any further details The meeting, listed among the pope’s appointments for Monday in a daily Vatican statement, had not been included in an earlier advisory to the press about Leo’s planned schedule for the day. Leo, the first U.S. pope, has called for Venezuela to remain an independent country after the capture by U.S. forces of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on the orders of President Donald Trump.

The virtual US Embassy for Iran has warned American citizens to leave the country immediately as nationwide unrest continues to intensify. In a security alert, the embassy told US nationals to depart Iran without delay and not to expect assistance from the US government. Those unable to leave were instructed to find secure shelter inside their homes or in other safe buildings. The advisory warned of continued internet disruptions and urged Americans to plan alternative ways to communicate. It also said that, if safe, people should consider leaving Iran by land through Armenia or Türkiye. US Iranian dual nationals were…