Entertainment
Bart Johnson Defends Blake Lively in Film Drama
Bart Johnson, Blake Lively’s brother-in-law, has spoken out amid the controversy surrounding Lively’s involvement in the film *It Ends With Us*.
After Johnson posted a birthday tribute to Lively, a fan criticized her for “promoting happiness in a domestic violence setting” without considering victims. Johnson quickly defended Lively, stating that the truth about the film’s message has not been fully revealed yet. He emphasized how hard Lively worked on the project, which she felt was deeply meaningful.
Johnson, who is married to Lively’s sister Robyn, acknowledged that mistakes may have been made but defended Lively’s intentions and efforts. He also responded graciously to the fan, expressing respect for their views. The controversy comes as the film, based on Colleen Hoover’s book, deals with sensitive themes of domestic violence, with Lively playing the lead role. Reports of tension between Lively and her co-star and director Justin Baldoni have also surfaced, suggesting creative differences during the film’s production.
Nigerian Singer Speed Darlington sparks reactions with his behavior after hearing Burna Boy’s song in a club.
A viral clip has made its way online as Speed Darlington is seen threatening to leave the club for hearing Burna Boy’s song.
In the video the singer shouted ““I go go,” causing the DJ of the house to quickly change the song to appease to Speed Darlington.
It can be recalled that the two singers have an ongoing beef going on, Speed Darlington always criticizes and speak about Burna Boy online.
In which Burna Boy has reacted to, it was also rumored that Speed Darlington was once arrested for a statement he made against Burna Boy.
Popular Nigerian Tik Toker Jadrolita also known as Jarvis sparks congratulatory messages from fans for being a house owner.
The Tik toker takes to Tik tok to give a house tour of her new home in Lagos, Nigeria. Jarvis expressed excitement as she showed around her house and reminisced her early days before she became popular on social media.
Fans then congratulate her on her new achievement and growth. Many applaud for being able to reach this milestone early in life or earlier than others.
Reality TV star and DJ, Tolanibaj, has advised some Afrobeats legends to consider stepping away from music if they have lost their spark.
Speaking in a video shared on her TikTok page, Tolanibaj said there is no shame in retiring, especially when putting out poor music only damages the strong brand they worked hard to build. Her comments come as fans continue to criticize the recent releases from Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.
Tolanibaj said, “Why is it that Nigerian artists don’t know when to evolve or shift fully into business? If your music no longer connects with your fans, why not build on your legacy in other ways instead of letting yourself get dragged and compared to new-generation artists?”
She pointed to Olamide and Don Jazzy as examples of how veteran artists can transition into executive roles and stay respected.
She added, “Stop letting yourself be disrespected. If your old catalogue is A1, there’s no need to keep dropping weak songs. It’s better to retire gracefully or even become a lifestyle influencer than to water down your brand.”
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