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| Maya Jama is returning to host Love Island 2025. (ITV) |
Maya Jama took over as the host of Love Island, ITV2's hugely popular dating show, in 2023.
The 30-year-old star inherited the gig from outgoing host Laura Whitmore and will continue to front Love Island 2024.
With that in mind, it's about time we got clued up on everything Jama. Read on to find out all you need to know about Love Island's frontwoman.
By Katie Archer
Full story at Yahoo News
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| Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty Brad Pitt attends the 'F1' movie photocall in Mexico City on June 9. |
Even Brad Pitt gets starstruck!
The 61-year-old Oscar winner opened up on the Wednesday, July 2 episode of the New Heights podcast with Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce about the two female costars who left him starstruck.
“When I first met Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, I was. Yeah,” Pitt said of his Thelma & Louise costars. “I got over it quickly, though.”
By Rachel McRady
Full story at Yahoo News.
This initiative was carried out as part of Egypt’s Sinai Development Project, reflecting national efforts to preserve cultural heritage while supporting the sustainable growth of the region.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, stressed that the project aligns with Egypt’s vision for developing archaeological sites across Sinai. He explained that these efforts not only elevate Sinai’s historical and touristic significance but also work to safeguard the country’s rich civilization for generations to come.
By Salwa Samir
Full story at Egyptian Gazette.
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| Baraka Joseph Machari, who went viral for bleating at a police station |
On June 28, 2025, a video capturing a young man bleating like a goat during an interrogation at Makupa Police Station in Mombasa, Kenya, went viral on social media.
The 16-year-old, now identified as Baraka Joseph Machari from Tarime, Tanzania, initially appeared to be involved in a goat theft case, leading to speculation of supernatural causes such as being bewitched.
The video, widely shared on platforms like X, amassed thousands of views and sparked widespread curiosity.
By Dan Kauna
Full story at Pulse Ke
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Femi Otedola applauds Temi’s performance in ‘Ms Kanyin’
Femi Otedola, Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, has once again expressed admiration for his daughter Temi Otedola’s rising star in Nollywood.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, the proud father shared a clip from her latest film, the supernatural thriller Ms Kanyin, along with a heartfelt caption.
“So proud of my star @temiotedola on the release of her amazing new movie ‘Ms Kanyin’. Watch now on Amazon Prime Video 🎬 …F.Ote💲,” he wrote.
By Brooks Eti-Inyene.
Full story at Pulse NG.
From butting heads with singer Londie London to questioning Precious' business and how she treats her employees, Minnie has made the trends list with each episode.
“When the opportunity came I saw it as a chance to step out of my comfort zone and be part of something bold, loud and very Durban. I also wanted to represent a different type of woman, someone who’s still figuring things out, but doing so authentically and unapologetically,” she said.
By Joy Mphande
Full story at Times Live.
If there’s one thing the Yoruba people will do, it’s slay with intention. And nowhere is that energy more pronounced than at the Ojude Oba Festival. This year’s edition? 2025? Absolute cinema. If you didn’t know better, you’d think it was the Met Gala held in Ijebu-Ode. We’re not even joking. We’ve pulled together 10 outfits from this year’s festival that truly left us gasping. But first, a little cultural context.
What is the Ojude Oba Festival?
The Ojude Oba Festival is a time-honoured cultural event celebrated annually by the Ijebu people of Ogun State, Nigeria. Translating to “the king’s forecourt,” Ojude Oba is essentially a grand homage by the various Ijebu age grades called regberegbe, to the Awujale, the traditional ruler of Ijebuland.
By Anna Ajayi
Full story at Pulse NG.
