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Tems Praises Justin Bieber as One of the Purest Souls During Jennifer Hudson Show
Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, recently shared her heartfelt admiration for Canadian pop icon Justin Bieber during her guest appearance on the Jennifer Hudson Show.
Tems, who has made waves in the music industry, described Bieber as “one of the purest souls I have ever met,” highlighting his kindness and unwavering support.
In her interview, Tems reminisced about her unforgettable Coachella performance earlier this year, where she brought both Wizkid and Justin Bieber on stage.
She explained how she reached out to Wizkid, who was in town at the time, and he readily agreed to join her for the performance.
The collaboration turned into a memorable moment for both the artists and the audience.
On the day of the performance, Tems received an unexpected text from Justin Bieber, expressing his desire to join her set.
She recounted, “Justin texted me saying, ‘I’m around in case you want to bring me out.”
Tems recalled the electrifying atmosphere when Bieber took the stage, noting, “The ground was shaking. Everybody was losing their minds. I was a bit startled. Justin, I love you!”
Tems’ collaboration with Wizkid and Justin Bieber on the remix of the globally acclaimed track “Essence” has cemented her status as a rising star in the music scene.
The song not only showcases her talent but also highlights the powerful connections between artists across genres and borders.
As Tems continues to rise in prominence, her bond with fellow artists like Bieber and Wizkid adds to the rich tapestry of contemporary music, celebrating unity and collaboration in an ever-evolving industry.
TIME magazine has unveiled its 2026 TIME100 Next list, recognising 100 emerging figures whose work and influence are shaping the next generation.
Among the musicians recognised on this year’s list are RAYE, Troye Sivan, PinkPantheress, Megan Moroney, Conan Gray, Alex Warren and Sombr.
The list recognises rising figures across entertainment, sports, business, technology, fashion, media, arts and other fields. RAYE, who is featured on one of the three worldwide covers for the 2026 TIME100 Next issue, is also set to perform at the TIME100 Next event in New York on October 29.
Other entertainers recognised on the list include Druski, Ashley Padilla, Charles Melton, Eiza González, Joey King, Chase Sui Wonders, Molly Gordon, Cooper Hoffman and Yerin Ha, among others.
Colleen Hoover is making headlines once again as her bestselling psychological thriller Verity has been adapted into a movie.
The film stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett, with Hathaway playing the titular character, Verity Crawford, Johnson as struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh and Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford. Other cast members include Ismael Cruz Córdova and Brady Wagner. Directed by Michael Showalter and written by Nick Antosca, the movie is based on Hoover’s bestselling 2018 novel.
The movie follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer who is hired to complete the book series of acclaimed but incapacitated author Verity Crawford. After moving into Verity’s home, Lowen discovers a disturbing manuscript that reveals dark secrets about the family and leaves her questioning what is real and what is fiction.
It can be recalled that Colleen Hoover gained significant attention in the movie industry after her books It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us became major talking points, with It Ends With Us adapted into a 2024 film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Verity is scheduled to be released in cinemas on October 2, 2026
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Former BBN Star, Cross Questions Lagos Security After Alleged Robbery by Street Beggar
Former Big Brother Naija star Cross Okonkwo has spoken about the security situation in Nigeria after alleging that he was robbed by a street beggar in Lagos.
Cross shared his experience after the incident, which he said occurred in the Ikate area of Lekki, Lagos, while several beggars approached his vehicle.
According to the reality TV star, one of the men reached into his car, took an item and ran away. “Federal government, I just got robbed. All these beggars, they were in my window talking to me. I did not refuse the guy and he just ripped off something from my car and ran away,” Cross said.
“Nigeria is not safe. Federal government, what kind of mistake are you guys doing allowing these guys on the street?” he added.
“This Lagos, I don’t understand why you guys are allowing these people to be on the street. This is unfair,” Cross said
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