Ibotee: July 2018

Jennifer Lopez to be honored with Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award


Lopez will receive The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. The singer has also been tapped to perform during the VMAs, which will air live from Radio City Music Hall on August 20th.

Malaysia Aviation Chief Resigns Over Missing Flight MH370 After 4years



Azharuddin Abdul Rahmanon, Malaysia’s civil aviation authority chief resigned today official report found lapses by the air traffic control center on missing airline flight MH370.

Beyonce in Tongoro Studio


Beyoncé was spotted wearing two stand-out looks from Senegalese brand Tongoro Studio. The singer wore a mixed print with a plunging neckline and batwing sleeves and the other piece is an animal print. The designer was so happy after seeing the news and share her reactions on Instagram. 

Facebook’s Stock Drops by 20%, loses $120 billion in Value

According to Business Insider ‘Facebook’s earnings disaster erased $120 billion in market value – the biggest wipe-out in US stock-market history.
 It was reported on Wednesday that the Tech giant lost about $120 billion in market value at the close of business on Wednesday.

Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Destroyed


President Donald Trump‘s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has once again been destroyed early Wednesday.
officers received a call about the vandalism around 3:30 a.m. President Trump received His walk of Fame in January 2007 for his NBC show “The Apprentice.”

PayPal earnings top estimates, but revenue position falls short

PayPal earnings topped Wall Street estimates on Wednesday but the company's third-quarter revenue outlook fell short.
According to CNBC the company did compare with what Wall Street expected:

  •              Earnings per share: 58 cents vs. 57 cents, forecast by Thomson Reuters
  • ·         Revenue: $3.86 billion vs. $3.81 billion, forecast by Thomson Reuters

"That revenue figure represents 23 percent growth, from the $3.14 billion PayPal reported in the year-ago quarter. For the third quarter, PayPal's profit forecast was in line with analyst expectations, but its revenue outlook missed. The company said it expects adjusted earnings per share between 53 cents and 55 cents on revenue between $3.62 billion and $3.67 billion. Analysts had projected third-quarter earnings of 54 cents a share on revenue of $3.71 billion, according to Thomson Reuters consensus estimates." 




Nigerian Billionaire Femi Otedola buys daughter DJ Cuppy new Range Rover Sport

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DJ Cuppy got a gift from her billionaire dad Femi Otedola. 
Cuppy shared a photo of herself with her new 2018 Range Rover Sport. 


Hollywood Actor Anthony Anderson under Investigation over Alleged Assault on a Woman


Black-ish star Anthony Anderson is currently being investigated by Los Angeles Police following a crime report by a woman after she catered an event thrown by the actor.

The Blast reports that the incident happened over a year ago after she met the actor while working at an event he threw. Sources close to the situation tell us she felt comfortable enough to come forward months after the alleged incident occurred, due in part to the “#MeToo movement.”
LAPD has confirmed to the The Blast, “We have a crime report listing him as a suspect in a crime,” and added, “It is an open investigation.”
The specific details regarding the alleged assault are currently unclear.
A spokesperson for Anderson tells us, “It’s unfortunate that anyone can file a police report whether it is true or false. The authorities have not contacted Anthony or any of his representatives about this matter. Anthony unequivocally disputes the claim.”


17 people dead after tourist boat capsized in Missouri



A duck boat with 31 people on board capsized and sank to the bottom of Table Rock Lake during a severe thunderstorm on Thursday, resulting in one of the deadliest duck boat accidents in American.

R&B singer Ciara and her NFL star husband Russell Wilson attended the family the 2018 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards on Thursday.
The couple arrived the event with their adorable kids Future and Sierra.
The singer and Sierra rock an angelic ensemble that included a white shirt with a black star print, white tutu and silver sneakers.
More photos below:

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YouTubers Adanna and David are celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary



YouTubers Adanna and David of the AdannaDavid are celebrating their 4th wedding anniversary today.
The couple took to their Instagram pages to share sweet messages to each other
They have two children together.

See their massages below:

Twitter Appoints Former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Robert Zoellick to Board of Directors

Former finance minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and the former president of the World Bank Robert Zoellick have been appointed to Twitter’s Board of Directors effective immediately.

Nigerian Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Receives Honorary Degree from Duke University



Renowned Nigerian Novelist and writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie receives an honorary degree during the 2018 commencement ceremony of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Duke & Duchess of Sussex celebrate Nelson Mandela’s life at centenary exhibition launch



Harry and Meghan celebrate Nelson Mandela’s life at the centenary exhibition launch.
Duke & Duchess of Sussex visit the Nelson Mandela Centenary Exhibition at Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall today on July 17, 2018, England in London.

Cardi B, Beyoncé and Jay-Z lead 2018 MTV VMA nominations


Cardi B, Beyonce and Jay-Z lead nominees for the 2018 MTV VMAs which was released. 

Cardi B earning 10 nominations followed by The Carters, who released their first joint album ‘Everthing is Love’ last month, picking up eight nominations for their video for the song ‘Apeshit’ while Childish Gambino and Drake got seven nominations each.

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Barack Obama Visits Kenya launches Half-Sister Youth Sports Center


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Barack Obama makes first post-presidency visit to Kenya and launches a youth sports and resource center founded by his half-sister in the rural birthplace of his father.

Angelique Kerber wins first Wimbledon championship after Victory over Serena Williams

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Angelique Kerber 30 has won her first Wimbledon championship by defeating Serena Williams' bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title. Angelique played in a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Williams in Saturday's final.

# WorldCup: Belgium defeat England 2-0 to Take Third Place at the World Cup

Belgium defeats England 2 – 0 which makes them take third place in the 2018 World. 
Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard score the 2-0 victory over England that gave them third-place playoff in Saint Petersburg.  



US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump meet Queen Elizabeth II




Queen Elizabeth II has welcomed President Trump and his Melania Trump to Windsor Castle.
According to People The President and his wife visited the Queen at the Windsor Castle as they visit the UK.

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Tia Mowry-Hardrict And Tamera Mowry-Housley's celebrates 40th Birthday

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Hollywood favorite celeb twins Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Tamera Mowry-Housley just turned 40, and the Sister, Sister stars celebrated in a major way. The twin chooses a '70s-themed birthday bash, the actresses wore platform heels and bell-bottom jeans for a blast from the past, boogie nights’ disco party.

CNN reporter Christiane Amanpour and her husband Jamie Rubin are divorcing after 20 years.

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According to People 60-years-old Christiane and 58-years-old Jamie, who have an 18-year-old son named Darius are divorcing after 20 years of marriage 

The couple remain close friends in spite of the divorce. They got married in Bracciano, Italy, in August 1998 after they met in 1997 in Bosnia. 

#WorldCup 2018: Croatia beats England 2-1 in extra-time to reach first World Cup final

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Croatia will participate in its first World Cup final after beating England in a fascinating 2-1 extra-time win in Moscow.

Croatia will play against France on Sunday in the World Cup final game following their 2 – 1 victory over England.


Juventus sign Cristiano Ronaldo for £99.2m to leave Real Madrid

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Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Juventus for a four-year contract worth €110m (£99.2m).

According to BBC SPORTS Ronaldo, 33, won four Champions League titles in his nine years playing forward at Real Madrid asked the La Liga club to let him go.
The Italian champions wrote an open letter to his Real Madrid fans read below

WhatsApp introduces new feature - Labeling Forwarded Messages

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WhatsApp has introduced the ‘forward message’ feature to indicator when a user has received a forwarded message.
WhatsApp made this announcement via blog.whatsapp.com and wrote 

Washington Post and New York Times will be out of business in 7 years' - President Trump Tweet

President Trump tweeted that both Washington Post and New York Times will be out of business in 7 years.

See his tweet below:

Serena Williams cried when she missed her baby’s first step



Every mum wants to see their child first step but sometimes it is so tough to see all the child’s first milestones. On Saturday, the tennis star tweeted that while she was training for Wimbledon, her daughter Alexis Olympia took her first steps and when she heard the news, she cried. 

See her tweet below:

Justin Beiber and Hailey Baldwin are reportedly engaged



According to E! News singer Justin Bieber and model Hailey Baldwin are engaged!
24-year-old Justin is said to have put a ring on it while the pair were on vacation at Baker’s Bay.

Mark Zuckerberg Becomes Third-Richest Person in the World



Mark Zuckerberg co-founder of Facebook Inc. has jumped ahead Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person, further setting technology as the most vigorous creator of wealth.
Zuckerberg claimed the No. 3 spot on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index because Facebook (FB)shares rose 2.4%. The stock has spiked about 15% this year.

Tyler Perry gifts Actress Tiffany Haddish her a brand new car


Tiffany Haddish is very excited as Tyler Perry buys her a brand new car he’d advised her to get one for herself, but she’s refused. The actress took to her Instagram page to show the new car Tesla filmmaker Tyler Perry got her Tyler Perry recorded a very beautiful message for Tiffany to go with the car gift and this left her stunned. 

 Watch the video below

Anthony Bourdain Leaves Majority of His Estate To Daughter Ariane

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The will of late CNN anchor Anthony Bourdain has been revealed with details about his finances before he took his own life on June 8 at age 61.
In court papers filed in Manhattan Surrogate’s Court and obtained by Page Six and New York Daily News on Thursday, Bourdain was reportedly worth $1.21 million despite reports of a $16 million fortune.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend ‘Your Commonwealth’ Youth Challenge Reception in London

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Thursday, attended the ‘Your Commonwealth’ Youth Challenge Reception which was hosted at Marlborough House in London.

Gbenga Oyebode covers Forbes Africa’s July Edition

Lawyer, Investor, and Philanthropist Gbenga Oyebode feature on the cover of Forbes Africa Magazine‘s July Edition.
Gbenga who is referred to as "Nigeria’s formidable legal mastermind" by Forbes Africa, sits down with the magazine for an exclusive interview.

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11-year-old Nigerian artist drew a spectacular portrait of French President in two hours


French President Emmanuel Macron has applauded the skills of an 11-year-old Nigerian artist who drew a spectacular portrait of him in just two hours.

Kareem Waris Olamilekan drew a portrait of President Macron during his visit to Fela Kuti's New Africa Shrine in Lagos Tuesday.

Afro Tourism posted the video on Instagram. 

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Football legend, Kanu Nwankwo and wife, Amara are celebrating 14th wedding anniversary


Former Super Eagles Star Kanu Nwankwo and his wife Amara Kanu are celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary today.
The couple shared photos and messages on social media.

Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey covers the August Edition of British Vogue


Oprah Winfrey is the cover star of the August 2018 issue of British Vogue.
The media icon talked about race, feminism, her Royal wedding look, the loves and losses in her life and that rumored move into politics. 

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President Emmanuel Macron of France has arrived Abuja Nigeria



French president Emmanuel Macron arrived in Nigeria and was welcomed by President at the State House. Macron who is on a 2-days will pay a visit to the celebrated African shrine in Lagos and some of the creative industry proprietors to promote greater cultural ties. 

Superstar Beyonce Shares Adorable Family Photos from Vacation


 Beyonce and Jay-Z are getting in some family time between tour dates with their daughter Blue Ivy. 
The 36-year-old superstar shares family photos on Instagram from a mini-vacation. The happy family can be seen smiling while posing in front of a stunning waterfront scene.
More Photos below.

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Car crashes into a home in Austin TX


 (Photo courtesy: Austin Fire Department)
Four people were injured on Monday night after a car crashed into a home in East Austin.

The incident happened at around 10:15 p.m. in the 4600 block of Ledesma Road, near the Springdale Road and Oak Springs Drive intersection.

Nigerian Musician Timaya Welcomes 3rd Child



Nigerian Musician Timaya welcomes a baby boy. This is the musician’s third child, as has two daughters before now.

The musician shared the good news on his Instagram page and shared a photo of his son’s foot captioned with his name, Emmanuel.

See his post below:

Star Actress Chika Ike Unveiled her New Book "BOSS UP"


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Nollywood Star Chika Ike has unveiled her new book titled ‘Boss Up! ‘The book will share a guide to conquering and living your best life. 

The actress who recently rounded up a program in Harvard said the book is a 41-chapter book that covers most of the difficulties we all confront – fear, love, money, self-esteem. Some are internal, existing only in our minds, and some are external, found in other people’s attitudes.

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Leftist Wins Mexico Presidency in Landslide

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“Riding a wave of populist anger fueled by rampant corruption and violence, the leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador was elected president of Mexico on Sunday, in a landslide victory that upended the nation’s political establishment and handed him a sweeping mandate to reshape the country,” the New York Times reports.