Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Marla Adams, Beloved Star of ‘The Young and the Restless’, Passes Away at 85
Marla Adams, acclaimed for her portrayal of Dina Abbott Mergeron in The Young and the Restless, has passed away at the age of 85. Adams, who died on Thursday, April 25, in Los Angeles, left an indelible mark on the soap opera, according to Josh Griffith, the executive producer and head writer for The Young…
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Ruben Douglas, Basketball Legend of Lobo Fame, Passes Away at 44
Ruben Douglas, a beloved basketball figure renowned for his exceptional career at the University of New Mexico, has passed away at the age of 44. The news of his death was confirmed by the Journal, with reports indicating that he died on April 12, 2024, while in Costa Rica. Douglas, originally from Altadena, Calif., made…
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Who is Toomaj Salehi? All about the Iranian rapper sentenced to death for protesting
Toomaj Salehi, born on December 3, 1990, is an Iranian hip hop artist widely recognized for his protest songs addressing societal issues in Iran. He gained prominence for his activism and outspoken criticism of government policies. Salehi, who also works as a laborer at a metalworking factory, has been a vocal participant in protests against…
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Ray Chan, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Production Designer Dies
Ray Chan, a prominent production designer known for his work on “Deadpool & Wolverine” and numerous Marvel Studios projects, has passed away in April 2024, Marvel Studios announced on its website. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Chan, who served as supervising art director for Marvel Studios, was widely respected for his…
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Wales and Lions prop John O’Shea dies aged 83
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions prop John O’Shea has passed away at the age of 83. O’Shea’s death was announced on April 24, 2024, in Australia, after battling cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of remarkable achievements in rugby. Born and raised in Wales, O’Shea attended Lewis Boys School in Pengam, where he…
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New Jersey Democratic Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at 65
US Representative Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has passed away at the age of 65, as announced by Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday. Payne was hospitalized at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center on April 6, 2024, following a cardiac episode attributed to complications from diabetes. He remained unconscious and on a ventilator…
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Rugby League Legend Terry Hill Passes Away Suddenly at 52
Terry Hill, a rugby league icon known for his larger-than-life personality, has tragically passed away at the age of 52. The New South Wales State of Origin great died suddenly of a suspected heart attack while vacationing in the Philippines on April 24, 2024. Hill, renowned for his formidable presence on the field, played for…
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Portable criticizes Zinoleesky for Ferrari ownership without hit song, releases diss track
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has taken aim at his colleague Zinoleesky, criticizing him for owning a Ferrari despite not having a single hit song to his name. The diss track comes after Zinoleesky announced his upcoming album and addressed skepticism about his Ferrari ownership, which came shortly after he purchased a multimillion-naira mansion on his…
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Lead British School Student Bully Issues Apology to Nigerians and Victim
The student from Lead British School in Abuja, who was involved in a bullying incident captured in a viral video, has publicly apologized to Nigerians and her victim for her actions. In the video that circulated widely, a girl named Namtira Bwala was seen being bullied by her classmates at the school. Amidst laughter and…
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Nigerian comedian accuses Funny Face of taking performance fee for ‘no-show’
Nigerian comedian Parrot Mouth has made allegations against Funny Face, claiming that the Ghanaian comedian failed to honor a performance contract and kept the payment despite not showing up for the event. According to Parrot Mouth, Funny Face was contracted to perform at a comedy show in Nigeria and was paid half of his fee…
