2Baba announces divorce from Annie Macaulay after 12 years of marriage.
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has announced his separation from Annie Macaulay, his wife of 12 years, Annie Idibia. The couple, who share two daughters, were married in a star-studded ceremony in Dubai in 2013. In an Instagram post, 2Baba revealed they had been separated for some time and recently filed for divorce. Although the post was deleted, the “African Queen” singer later confirmed the news via a live video, dismissing claims of hacking and pledging to share more details at a press conference. The split has shocked fans, as the couple was seen as one of Nigeria’s longest-lasting celebrity pairs despite past challenges. Annie, an actress, recently shared details about their struggles, including a miscarriage and marital issues, on Young, Famous & African. The couple has since unfollowed each other on social media, confirming the end of their relationship.
JUST IN: 2face Idibia and Annie have filed for a divorce.
"I and Annie Macaulay have been separated for a while now, and currently filed Divorce. I would grant a press release soon to say my story.. not because it is anyone's right to know about my personal life; but because I… pic.twitter.com/1mmbx3flXy
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) January 26, 2025
Patti LuPone discloses that there will be no season 2 for Agatha All Along.
Hollywood star, Patti LuPone, who played Lilia Calderu in Agatha All Along, has shared disappointing news for Marvel fans. During an appearance on Sirius XM’s Andy Cohen Live, LuPone revealed there will be no second season of the series, echoing WandaVision’s one-off format. According to LuPone, head writer and showrunner Jac Schaeffer declined to continue both series, saying, “I don’t do second seasons,” due to the extensive writing demands. LuPone praised Schaeffer’s talent, expressing hope to collaborate with her again in the future. TheWrap reached out to Marvel and Schaeffer for comment, but no responses were received. LuPone’s character, Lilia Calderu, sacrificed herself in Episode 7 of Agatha All Along, which concluded on October 30, 2024. Beyond Marvel, LuPone also teased her upcoming role in And Just Like That Season 3, though details about her character remain under wraps.
Tyla’s “Push 2 Start” debuts on US Billboard Hot 100 charts at no. 88.
South African star, Tyla continues her global music domination with hit records and accolades following her breakout single, Water. Her latest track, “Push 2 Start”, from the TYLA Deluxe album released in October 2024, is now making waves on the international stage. The song, a TikTok sensation with over 120 million Spotify streams, has debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 88. “Push 2 Start” has also achieved notable success in the United States, maintaining a spot in the top 5 of the US Billboard Afrobeats charts since its release. This marks Tyla’s second entry on the Billboard Hot 100 after her global hit, “Water” which broke into the top 10, a milestone that places her alongside Wizkid, Tems, and Burna Boy as contemporary African artists with multiple Billboard-charting songs. Tyla’s rapid rise highlights her growing influence and the global reach of her music.
‘PUSH 2 START’ by Tyla debuts at #88 on the Billboard Hot 100. pic.twitter.com/uRkXLiX0ua
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 27, 2025
Jeremy Allen to star in a Netflix bisexual romance series, Enigma Variations.
Multiple Emmy Award winner, Jeremy Allen White is set to star in, and executive produce a Netflix limited series based on André Aciman’s novel Enigma Variations. The series, currently in development, marks the second adaptation of Aciman’s works after the critically acclaimed film Call Me by Your Name. The film, starring Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer, received multiple Oscar nominations, with James Ivory winning for best adapted screenplay. Enigma Variations explores the life of Paul, whose passions and attachments, from adolescence to adulthood, remain deeply consuming. The story will span locations like southern Italy, New England, and New York, focusing on Paul’s complex relationships. Amanda Kate Shuman will write and serve as showrunner, while Oliver Hermanus will direct and executive produce. Aciman, White, and Media Res are also executive producers. The project continues Aciman’s exploration of desire and love’s elusive nature.
Jeremy Allen White to star in Netflix’s bisexual romance limited series ‘Enigma Variations.’
It’s based on the novel by André Aciman who wrote ‘Call Me By Your Name.’ pic.twitter.com/9IxYkkqQ0N
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 27, 2025
Selena Gomez shares emotional video amid the deportation of Mexicans from the US.
Singer and actress, Selena Gomez shared an emotional reaction to President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts in a now-deleted Instagram Story. In the video, a tearful Gomez expressed her sorrow, saying, “I’m so sorry” and lamenting how “all my people are getting attacked.” She specifically voiced her concern for children and expressed a desire to help, promising to “try everything” for their sake. The video, which included the Mexican flag emoji, drew immediate backlash from Trump supporters. Gomez, a third-generation Mexican-American, responded to the criticism, saying, “Apparently it’s not OK to show empathy for people” after deleting the initial video. Gomez has long been an immigration advocate, writing about the issue in Time and producing the Netflix documentary Living Undocumented in 2019. She has emphasized her responsibility to use her platform to amplify the voices of those too afraid to speak out, aiming to inspire compassion and a deeper understanding of immigration issues.
Selena Gomez shares new Instagram story crying amid the deportation of Mexicans:
“I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked. The children, I don’t understand. I wish I could do something.” pic.twitter.com/9H7ojMhpCN
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 27, 2025
