'Game of Thrones' Creators and Two Actors Drop out of Comic-Con Panel Appearance
'Game of Thrones' Creators Drop out of Comic-Con Panel in Unsurprising MoveBy Robin ZlotnickUpdated July 18 2019, 4:12 p.m. ET
Source: Getty ImagesThe only thing scarier than battling thousands of undead zombie corpses in the dark is facing your own fans at a San Diego Comic-Con panel, apparently. In possibly the most unsurprising news ever, Game of Thrones creators D.B. Weiss and David Benioff dropped out of appearing at the show's Comic-Con panel along with one director and two of the show's cast members.
Apple Music honours Nigerian Independence Day with celebratory Oshe Naija campaign
There have also been 16 playlists exclusively curated for the Oshe Naija campaign from T.I Blaze, Ajebo Hustlers, Bnxn, Victony, Joeboy, Fave, Oxlade, Ruger, Bella Shmurda, Zinoleesky, Crayon, Mohbad, Seyi Vibez, Layzee Ellla, Lojay, Blaqbonez, The Cavemen, and Guchi for you to explore. It will also house an overarching Oshe Naija Playlist, Artist Essentials, Top Albums, Essential Albums, Naija Video Hits, Naija Risers, Behind The Board and Hit Maker playlists, as well as Up Next Nigeria recipients.
Ayade: PDP Will Reclaim Cross River, Dominate South-South
The South-South zonal chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has vowed that the now opposition party would reclaim Cross River from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Orbih, the former Edo PDP Chairman, stated this while reacting to the recent defection of Governor Ben Ayade to the APC.
Giving reasons for his defection, Ayade had highlighted the character attributes of President Muhammadu Buhari and the realisation that Cross River, which has been emasculated economically following the ceding of its oil wells, needed to be in sync with the party at the centre.
FRANCE: The Uses of Technology
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January 29, 1945 12:00 AM GMT-4
In things that count, the French are a very practical people. They watched with detached wonder when the U.S. Army laid a gasoline pipeline from the Normandy beachhead to Paris. Then an idea galvanized them into action: if gas can flow through a six-inch pipe, why not wine? Last week Frenchmen laid their own pipeline. Across the practically bridgeless Loire River it will bring wine from southern France to break a drought that has been desiccating Paris and northern France.
Francis Ngannous Trainer Says "Bad Things Will Happen" To Anthony Joshua On March 8
Francis Ngannou’s trainer, Dewey Cooper, has threatened that “bad things will happen to” Anthony Joshua when they meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, March 8. Francis Ngannou has only enjoyed one heavyweight boxing bout since his crossover from mixed martial arts to the rings. His performance in his debut bout against Tyson Fury in 2023 has skyrocketed him to being a big name in boxing overnight.
Recall that in the said bout, Ngannou dropped Fury on the ground but went on to lose the bout in a split decision despite being a novice in the game.
Kiddwaya's Mum, Susan Waya Officially Declares Governorship Ambition
The mother of former Big Brother Naija housemate, Kiddwaya, Susan Waya, has officially declared her interest to contest in the Benue State gubernatorial election in 2023. The wife of billionaire businessman, Terry Waya on Wednesday obtained her nomination and expression of interest forms at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja.
Susan expressed optimism to clinch the governorship ticket of the ruling party in the 2023 gubernatorial election.
Lucky to be alive: Brave dogs save owner from armed robbers
- 58-year-old Lood De Jager was robbed at gunpoint after he returned home from the bank
- It is believed the suspects followed him home after he withdrew his monthly salary
- A video of the incident shows his brave Doberman dogs attempting to protect him
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Martin Garrix - Age, Family, Bio
Dutch Electro-house DJ who gained national recognition with his 2013 solo release, "Animals," which rose to the top-ten position in over ten countries. His 2014 single, "Wizard," brought him additional fame.
Before Fame When he was very young, he would handle the music at his friends' parties. He got his real start with his song "BFAM," a track he co-produced with Julian Jordan, another DJ signed to his label Spinnin' Records.
Martin Lawrence (Comedian) - On This Day
Profession: Comedian
Biography: He came to fame during the 1990s, establishing a Hollywood career as a leading actor, most notably in the films "House Party", "Bad Boys", "Blue Streak", "Big Momma's House" and "A Thin Line Between Love & Hate".
Born: April 16, 1965
Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany Age: 59 years old Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aries
Career Highlights 1996-05-07 Comedian Martin Lawrence suffers a nervous breakdown Personal Life 1995-01-07 Actor-comedian Martin Lawrence (29) weds former Miss Virginia USA Patricia Southall (24) at Norfolk Waterside Marriott in Virginia 2010-07-10 "
Odeon-UCI acquires Irish cinemas
Companies buys 77 screens from Entertainment Enterprises
LONDON — — Europe’s largest exhib, Odeon and UCI Cinemas, is continuing to expand, acquiring nine cinemas and two pipeline cinemas (with a total of 77 screens) in Ireland from Entertainment Enterprises Group.