Chidimma Adetshina emerges the first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024.
Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has made history as the first runner-up at Miss Universe 2024, becoming Miss Universe Africa and Oceania. The 23-year-old Nigerian beauty queen competed against representatives from countries like Mexico, Thailand, and Venezuela, reaching the top two before Miss Denmark claimed the crown. This achievement marks a major milestone for Nigeria, as Chidimma outshone contestants from nations with a strong pageant history. Before this success, she won the Miss Universe Nigeria title, overcoming controversies tied to her withdrawal from Miss South Africa 2024 amid allegations of identity theft. Competing as Miss Taraba, Chidimma triumphed over finalists like Miss Anambra Paula Ezendu and Miss Rivers Nyekachi Douglas. Expressing gratitude on Instagram, she thanked the Silverbird Group for making her dream a reality, cementing her place as a trailblazer for Nigeria on the global stage.
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The Wild Robot surpasses $300 million at the global box office.
DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot has surpassed $300 million globally, earning $134.4 million domestically and $166.1 million internationally as of Friday. Directed by Chris Sanders and starring Lupita Nyong’o, the film has become 2024’s No. 2 non-sequel studio release behind It Ends with Us, and the top non-sequel animated film of the year. It also ranks as the fourth-highest-grossing animated movie globally, behind Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4, and Kung Fu Panda 4. After its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September, The Wild Robot saw strong overseas performance during school holidays and recently surpassed the international box office of The Bad Guys. Japan’s release is set for February 2025. It’s the 14th film to cross $300M this year and ranks as the third-highest-grossing non-sequel Hollywood animated film since the pandemic.
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Wizkid’s Kese (Dance) earns Nigeria’s biggest streaming debut on Spotify.
Award-winning artist Ayodeji Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has shattered records with his latest track, Kese (Dance). The song garnered an unprecedented 1.57 million Spotify streams in Nigeria within 24 hours, surpassing his previous record of 1.016 million streams for Piece of My Heart, his collaboration with Brent Faiyaz. Globally, Kese achieved even greater success, amassing 2.753 million streams on its debut day, setting a new benchmark for Nigerian music on the platform. As Wizkid’s influence grows stronger, his loyal fanbase, Wizkid FC, continues to celebrate his achievements.
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Paul Mescal is set to host the SNL with Shaboozey on December 7.
Irish actor, Paul Mescal is set to host Saturday Night Live on December 7, marking his debut on the show. The Gladiator II star, currently promoting the film ahead of its November 22 release, will be joined by first-time musical guest Shaboozey. The episode follows a two-week Thanksgiving hiatus for the show. Shaboozey, a breakout country-rap artist, is riding high on success with his track A Bar Song (Tipsy), which has topped Billboard’s Hot 100 for 17 weeks. His 2024 highlights include collaborations with Beyoncé on her Cowboy Carter album and the release of his third studio album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going. Mescal will be the third first-time host in SNL’s 50th season, following Jean Smart and Charli XCX. The season has featured musical guests like Stevie Nicks and Coldplay, with more December episodes yet to be announced.
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Kevin Costner reveals he is meeting billionaires to finance Horizon 3 & 4.
American actor and filmmaker, Kevin Costner’s ambitious four-part Western Horizon: An American Saga faces uncertain prospects as production struggles continue. The third film remains partially shot, with Costner reportedly facing financial losses exceeding $75 million. Despite setbacks, he remains determined to secure funding for the completion of Chapters 3 and 4, even meeting with billionaires to explore options. In an interview with Deadline, Costner likened his passion for the project to chasing a “private UFO” and vowed to finish the series. However, production stalled in April after just nine days of shooting due to funding issues, and plans to resume this fall did not materialize. The first installment, which cost $110 million, earned only $29 million domestically, while Chapter 2’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival received weak reviews, leaving its release date and distribution in limbo.
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