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Selena Gomez Shares Intense Prep for ‘Emilia Pérez’
Selena Gomez, the American singer and actress, recently shared insights on how she prepared for her role in the new Spanish musical, “Emilia Pérez”. Gomez revealed that she took a hiatus from music and other commitments to fully immerse herself in the role.
During a Q&A session with the cast at the Telluride Film Festival on September 1, 2024, Gomez explained her dedication to the project. “I put my music and everything else on hold to focus solely on this musical. Each day, I’d wake up and rehearse my lines repeatedly, even calling my Spanish teacher in the middle of the night,” she shared.
In the film, Gomez, 32, portrays the character Jessi Del Monte and described the experience of singing in the movie as “therapeutic.” Netflix unveiled the first trailer for the Spanish-language French film on August 26, highlighting the movie’s genre-defying and audacious storyline, which also features Zoe Saldaña.
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BNXN Compares Cost of Living in Lagos and Los Angeles
Nigerian singer BNXN has made a claim online that has generated mixed reactions. The singer stated that living in Lagos is more expensive than living in Los Angeles, drawing from his personal experience in the United States.
Speaking about life abroad, BNXN explained that there are fewer financial obligations and requests for money compared to Nigeria, where people are often expected to support relatives and acquaintances.
“I was telling someone, since I got to the United States, I haven’t seen one egbon adugbo asking me to press money. Lagos is too expensive abeg. Lagos is more expensive than LA (Los Angeles),” BNXN stated.
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Blessing CEO Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Cancer Fundraising Scheme
It can be recalled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed charges against Blessing CEO over an alleged ₦13 million fraud case.
The case is reportedly linked to claims that the influencer obtained ₦13 million through an alleged cancer-related fundraising scheme.
It can also be recalled that Blessing CEO previously claimed she was battling Stage 4 breast cancer, a revelation that drew sympathy from many people and reportedly led to financial support from members of the public.
While investigations are still ongoing, the influencer remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
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Veekee James Celebrates 31st Birthday With Heartfelt Motherhood Message
Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James celebrated her 31st birthday and shared pictures on social media with her daughter.
The influencer spoke about how her life has changed and described motherhood as the greatest gift she has received.
“A year older, but the greatest gift isn’t the age… It’s the title I earned this year: MOTHER! This birthday hits differently because my heart now beats outside my body.”
“Before this year, birthdays were about me. Now, they’re a reminder of the little soul who made me a mom and changed my life forever.”
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