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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

R&B singer Trey Songz has been arrested following an alleged altercation with a Manhattan nightclub employee after being told the venue was closing. The 41-year-old artist, born Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was at Dramma Night Club in Times Square with his entourage when staff informed him the club was shutting at about 4:25 a.m. on December 4. Prosecutors said Neverson became aggressive and allegedly punched an employee in the face. Neverson was arraigned in Manhattan criminal court on Sunday on an assault charge related to the nightclub incident. He also faces a separate charge of second-degree criminal mischief stemming from an…

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Syria has arrested five suspects over their alleged links to a deadly shooting that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter in the central town of Palmyra, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday. The attack occurred on Saturday when a gunman opened fire on a joint convoy of U.S. and Syrian forces before being shot dead. Syrian authorities said the attacker was a member of the country’s security forces who was suspected of sympathising with Islamic State. The Interior Ministry said security units in Palmyra carried out an operation in coordination with international coalition forces, leading to the arrest…

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Legendary Hollywood filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, have been found dead at their Los Angeles home, with authorities treating the case as an apparent homicide. Police and firefighters were called to the couple’s residence in the affluent Brentwood neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon following reports of a medical emergency. A 78 year old man and a 68 year old woman were pronounced dead at the scene. While officials have not formally identified the victims, a family spokesperson confirmed the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing…

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John Cena, the most decorated wrestler in the history of the WWE, has officially retired from the ring. His career came to an end on Saturday evening, December 13, at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The 17-time world champion ended his wrestling journey with a submission loss to former World Heavyweight Champion Gunther (Walter Hahn) for his retirement match. Cena tapped out after being put in a sleeper hold by Gunther, his first tapout in 21 years John Cena loses his final ever wrestling match as he officially retires from the ring Tributes flooded in on social media…

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A neglected former farm near the Sandringham Estate is reportedly being prepared as Prince Andrew’s next residence once he vacates Royal Lodge. The property, known as Marsh Farm, lies about seven miles west of King Charles’s Sandringham House and has recently fallen within an expanded no fly zone covering parts of the royal estate. The change has fuelled speculation that the site has been designated for Andrew’s use. Marsh Farm includes a main house with two reception rooms and a kitchen, along with several outbuildings. However, sources say the property is currently uninhabitable and would require extensive renovation before it…

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The government has confirmed that a draft bill banning gay conversion practices will be published before the end of the current parliamentary session next spring, following years of delay and political division. The proposed Conversion Therapy Prohibition Bill would outlaw practices intended to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Ministers say the legislation will recognise conversion practices as abusive, while carving out protections for legitimate psychological support and respecting the roles of parents, teachers and religious leaders. Debate around the bill has been shaped by concerns over freedom of expression, education, ethics and religion. Divisions within…

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Gunfire erupted at Archer Park near Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, triggering mass panic as families fled the area during a Hanukkah celebration. Police confirmed 12 people were killed at the scene, including one of the attackers. A second suspect remains in critical condition, while investigators are examining whether a third gunman was involved. At least 29 people, including children, were injured and taken to hospitals across Sydney. Two police officers were also shot during the response. Witnesses said two men exited a vehicle on Campbell Parade around 6.40pm and opened fire near the beach. Video footage appears to show…

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Lionel Messi’s tour of India began in chaos on Saturday after fans rioted at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium when the football star made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event. Messi was scheduled to spend 45 minutes at the venue but left after about 20 minutes, triggering anger among fans who had paid between 3,500 rupees and as much as 130 dollars for tickets. Supporters tore up seats, threw objects onto the pitch and breached security barriers, forcing police intervention. West Bengal police detained the event’s chief organiser, Satadru Dutta, over what authorities described as serious mismanagement. Police chief…

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Approaching 60, Kiefer Sutherland says he is increasingly aware that age brings a loss of relevance, a fear he has channelled into some of his strongest recent work. He explored that sense of marginalisation in what he considers a career defining role in 2023, portraying a sidelined naval commander in William Friedkin’s final film, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. Drawing on personal feelings of redundancy, Sutherland said the role forced him to confront empathy, both for the character and himself. He now stars in Tinsel Town, a British Christmas comedy in which he plays a self absorbed Hollywood action star forced…

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Singer Jason Derulo has said he will no longer work alone in a room with women, citing the personal and professional fallout from sexual misconduct allegations that were later dismissed in court. Speaking on In Depth with Graham Bensinger, Derulo addressed a lawsuit filed in October 2023 by aspiring singer Emaza Gibson, who accused him of sexual harassment, intimidation and breach of contract. Gibson claimed Derulo signed her to his independent label, acted as her mentor and supervisor, and pressured her to drink and have sex, allegations he denied. Derulo said the case was dismissed twice by judges in two…

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