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Jennie Kim of BLACKPINK Faces Vaping Backlash, Agency Apologizes

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Jennie Kim of BLACKPINK faced backlash when a July 2 YouTube vlog showed her vaping indoors, violating South Korea’s smoking regulations. The video was edited after criticism emerged.

OA (Odd Atelier), Jennie’s agency, apologized on July 9 via social media, expressing regret and confirming Jennie’s personal apologies to affected staff. The incident prompted a petition to investigate, with speculation that the vlog was filmed in Capri, Italy, raising diplomatic concerns.

The incident sparked debates on K-pop idols’ strict behavioral standards, highlighted by Jennie in a Netflix documentary discussing prohibitions on activities like drinking and smoking.

Despite the controversy, Jennie continues her solo career and commitments with BLACKPINK, establishing her own company in December 2023. OA Entertainment vowed preventive measures, emphasizing responsibility in addressing the issue.


 

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“My Sweet Gentleman” — Lolo 1 Surprises Fans with Romantic Birthday Post

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Nollywood actress, Lolo 1, gives a pleasant surprise to fans and followers as she reveals her new partner.

The actress took to her official Instagram page and shared a picture of her partner while celebrating his birthday. She captioned the post “Happy birthday to my sweet gentleman. A complex, beautiful piece of God’s unique creation.”

Meanwhile, it can be recalled that speculations about the two began after their interaction in a comment section, where her partner, Lawrence, wished her a happy International Women’s Day “Happy International Women’s Day, my lady. Thanks for always being a good woman.”


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“You Now Drink Bottled Water” — Portable Claps Back at VeryDarkMan’s Tinubu Criticism

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Nigerian activist, VeryDarkMan, makes headlines as an online feud between him and singer Portable erupts and gains attention.

It can be noted that the activist took to social media to express his frustration with the current state of the economy and shared that President Tinubu might just be remembered the same way former President Buhari was.

Portable then reacted and openly disagreed with the activist, saying “VeryDarkMan, it won’t be well with you. Before, you used to drink sachet water, but since Tinubu came in, you’re now drinking bottled water. That shows he is working as a president.”


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Diddy Joins STOP Program Addressing Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

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Popular American rapper, Diddy Combs, is reportedly enrolled in a rehabilitation center ahead of his sentencing on October 3rd, 2025.

It was shared that the rapper enrolled in the rehabilitation program, and the content of the program was also revealed. It includes the STOP program, which addresses issues related to sexual assault and domestic violence.

The reports also state that the rapper has remained committed to treatment while in detention.


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