Liam Payne confirmed dead after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel.
Former One Direction member, Liam Payne has passed away at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to local police. Payne, who leaves behind his seven-year-old son, Bear, was found by emergency services after hotel staff in the Palermo neighborhood alerted authorities. Payne rose to fame as part of One Direction, the popular boyband formed on the British version of X Factor in 2010. The group, which also included Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik, went on an indefinite hiatus in 2016. Buenos Aires police confirmed Payne’s fatal fall from the Casa Sur Hotel, noting that he sustained “extremely serious injuries” and was pronounced dead on the scene. Officials stated Payne had jumped from his room’s balcony, and there were concerns he might have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Fans expressed their shock on social media.
Liam Payne has reportedly passed away at age 31 (via TMZ). Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/EeMVRuq0Bi
— chart data (@chartdata) October 16, 2024
Tom Hardy comments on Spider-Man making an appearance in Venom 3.
Rumors are circulating about a potential team-up between Eddie Brock and Peter Parker in Venom: The Last Dance, possibly setting the stage for the highly anticipated Spider-Man 4. At a press event in Mexico, Tom Hardy was asked about the likelihood of Spider-Man appearing in the final Venom film. Hardy, smiling, hinted at the possibility but remained coy, stating, “I couldn’t possibly say anything because this is the last movie. Yeah, I would love that.” With Venom: The Last Dance marking the end of Eddie Brock’s journey in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, which began in 2018, fans are eager to know if the film will address the long-speculated Spider-Man connection. Given the movie’s upcoming release and Sony’s secrecy surrounding the plot, any reveal of Spider-Man’s involvement would spoil a potential surprise for viewers.
Tom Hardy when asked if Spider-Man will appear in ‘VENOM: THE LAST DANCE’:
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 16, 2024
“There’re always possibilities, I can’t say anything. Because this is the last movie” pic.twitter.com/Px7P3jAL3b
Tyler, The Creator surprises fans with a new release, “St. Chroma.”
American rapper, Tyler, The Creator has seemingly begun the rollout for his next album with the unexpected release of a new single titled “St. Chroma.” On Wednesday, the “EARFQUAKE” rapper dropped the track and its accompanying music video without prior notice. The black-and-white video features a masked character, likely Tyler, leading a group of masked people through a desert. The ominous atmosphere is enhanced by whispered raps, chanted vocals, and a warped chorus. The video takes a dramatic turn when the group enters a container marked Chromakopia, which is later blown up in a massive explosion. The possible album title appears at the end of the clip and throughout the song. Tyler delivers braggadocious lyrics in a whispered flow, with a soulful guest appearance from Daniel Caesar before the beat crashes into a frantic ending. The release is a surprise, given Tyler’s recent comments about not dropping new music soon.
TYLER, THE CREATOR
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) October 16, 2024
ST. CHROMA
🚨OUT NOW🚨pic.twitter.com/0GzybWzZ8X
Tommy Richman submits “Million Dollar Baby” for Grammys’ Best Rap Song.
The viral TikTok hit “Million Dollar Baby,” the year’s longest-running No. 1 song on Billboard’s R&B chart, will compete in the rap categories at the 2025 Grammys. Richman’s track has been submitted for best rap song and best melodic rap performance. If nominated, it will go up against hits like Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hiss,” and Kanye West’s “Carnival.” “Million Dollar Baby” spent 22 weeks atop the Hot R&B Songs chart, recently dethroned by The Weeknd and Playboi Carti’s “Timeless.” It also topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for three weeks and peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100. This news comes two weeks after Richman, 24, tweeted—then deleted—that he’s “not a hip hop artist,” sparking backlash for submitting his song in the rap genre he had distanced himself from.
Tommy Richman has submitted 'Million Dollar Baby' for Best Rap Song & Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2025 GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/XYZwnm2O26
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) October 16, 2024
Nollywood star, Otunba Ayobami Olabiyi has tragically passed away.
Veteran Nollywood actor Ayobami Olabiyi, a prominent figure in the Yoruba movie industry, has passed away. Olabiyi, who was the National Secretary of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), died on Wednesday in Ibadan, Oyo State, after battling an illness that led to his admission to the University College Hospital (UCH). His death was confirmed by TAMPAN leaders, with an official statement from Oyo State TAMPAN Governor’s aide, Bose Akinola, expressing condolences to his family and colleagues. Olabiyi, also known as Chief Alhaji Musadshir Ayobami Olabiyi ‘Bobo B,’ had been scheduled to appear on a movie set in Oyo in September, but his declining health prevented his participation. After a 16-year teaching career, Olabiyi transitioned into acting in 1993, gaining fame with his breakthrough role in the 1996 film Olaniyanu. He featured in numerous films and TV series throughout his career.
Nollywood Actor Ayobami Olabiyi a.k.a Bobo B is de@d pic.twitter.com/xuUx9PxNKH
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) October 16, 2024
