Kelly Clarkson has shared she’s using weight loss medication, but it’s not the one people think.

In an interview with Whoopi Goldberg on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Monday, the topic of weight management came up after Clarkson remarked on how young “The View” co-host is looking these days.

“You’re like Benjamin Button,” Clarkson told Goldberg. “It’s like crazy every time you walk in!”

Goldberg credited it to weight loss efforts and said she’s “lost almost two people.”

“I am doing that wonderful shot that works for folks who need some help,” she said. “And it’s been really good for me.”

Clarkson said she has also lost a great deal of weight with support of medication, adding, “Mine is a different one than people assume, but I ended up having to do that too because my bloodwork got so bad.”

“My doctor chased me for two years, and I was like, ‘No, I’m afraid of it,’” Clarkson said. “I already have thyroid problems. Everybody thinks it’s Ozempic, but it’s not. It’s something else.”

Ozempic, which the US Food and Drug Administration initially approved for treatment of those with type 2 diabetes, and other similar drugs have been a growing topic of conversation in the entertainment industry as Oprah Winfrey and other celebrities have discussed their experiences with the medications.

Clarkson said the prescription she is on helps her body better process sugar. In an interview in January, the singer and talk show host attributed her improved health to walking more after a move to New York and other lifestyle changes.

“I eat a healthy mix. I dropped weight because I’ve been listening to my doctor — a couple years I didn’t,” she said. “And 90 percent of the time I’m really good at it because a protein diet is good for me anyway. I’m a Texas girl, so I like meat — sorry, vegetarians in the world!”

Angelica Aboderin, the second daughter of actress Stella Damasus, has successfully completed her studies at Columbia University.

The veteran actress took to Instagram to express her joy and shared a video collage of Angelica wearing her graduation gown.

Stella proudly mentioned that Angelica was awarded a full scholarship to attend an Ivy League college due to her exceptional academic performance.

Stella Damasus wrote:

“As my second daughter @angelicatooni graduates today from @columbia I give God all the honor and glory. I am grateful for his love, grace, mercy and favor. Angelica’s grades gave her a full scholarship in an Ivy League college. Yes! Today I have the right to brag. My last baby is done (for now 😜😜). Proud mama moment y’all. More videos and pictures coming. Prepare to get sick of me 🤣🤣💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽. Congratulations my princess. I love you beyond words.”

Fellow celebrities and fans congratulated Angelica in the comment section of the post.

Stella Damasus married her first husband Jaiyejeje Aboderin at the age of 21 in 1999.

They have two daughters, Isobel and Angelica.

Aboderin died on December 3, 2004 shortly after a basketball game.

Social media users have hailed businesswoman Sophia Momodu for raising her daughter Imade well as a video of them went viral.

Imade and her mother Sophia made headlines yesterday after a video of them having an interesting question-and-answer session with Pulse Nigeria.

Netizens have expressed amazement over Imade’s smartness and intelligence during her question-and-answer session with her mother.

Netizens are of the opinion that although Sophia is a single mother, she has been able to raise her daughter very well.

Read some compliments from netizens below…

@Amamaubusari: “The mother is mothering and child is childing too😂 I love them both, Big shout to biggest Sophia she’s doing a great job on imascoco”.

@Queen_of_gbagbos: “Can’t denied the fact that Sophia is a supper Mum she’s raising her daughter so well very smart well spoken and intelligent Imade 👏🙌❤️”

@Asa_obidiagoo: “The way I love Sophia 💗💗 She’s indeed a great Mom. Everything about her speaks Class👌Just take a look at Imade 🤩”.

@Sexy_babiedoll: “Well done Sophia for solely raising Imade well ❤️”.

@Danielle_josh: “Awww this is so beautiful to watch Sophia has done a wonderful job ❤️”.

Following his interaction with children affected by sickle cell disease, Adekunle Gold has announced his intention to contribute to charity organizations that focus on assisting them.

At a recent performance in London, the singer opened up about his own sickle cell status and the struggles he endured while growing up, frequently being hospitalized due to the illness.

Despite his ongoing efforts to uplift individuals living with sickle cell, he recognizes the importance of additional support and has made the decision to work with charities to aid these children.

In his words;

“It took me years to finally be able to share publicly that I was born with Sickle Cell. Over the last 2 years I have spoken about this disease during my performances but I realise that more needs to be done.
Every year over 100,000 children are born with Sickle Cell in Nigeria alone. Sickle Cell has no cure, it is highly under researched because it largely affects West Africans.
This weekend was very emotional for me, met children living with the disease, spoke with parents who are finding it hard to cope amidst the economic crisis in the country.

Thank you to @samiupdate and @sicklecellfoundationng for the work you are doing.

I am inspired by the touching stories and encounters I had last weekend and I want to ensure that all the independent organisations doing the vital work, outreach and research needed to fight Sickle Cell receive the resources and support that they desperately need.

To my Champions, if I can do it, you can do it too.

❤️”

Watch the video below;

After spending time with children with sickle cell, Adekunle Gold reveals intention to donate to charity organizations aimed at helping them.

The singer shared his sickle cell status at a recent show performance in London.

He revealed that it has been quite a difficult journey while growing up, going in and out of the hospital because of the disease.

Even though he constantly encourages others living with it during his shows, he knows it is not enough and has decided to partner with charity to help children with sickle cell.

In his words;

“It took me years to finally be able to share publicly that I was born with Sickle Cell. Over the last 2 years I have spoken about this disease during my performances but I realise that more needs to be done.
Every year over 100,000 children are born with Sickle Cell in Nigeria alone. Sickle Cell has no cure, it is highly under researched because it largely affects West Africans.
This weekend was very emotional for me, met children living with the disease, spoke with parents who are finding it hard to cope amidst the economic crisis in the country.

Thank you to @samiupdate and @sicklecellfoundationng for the work you are doing.

I am inspired by the touching stories and encounters I had last weekend and I want to ensure that all the independent organisations doing the vital work, outreach and research needed to fight Sickle Cell receive the resources and support that they desperately need.

To my Champions, if I can do it, you can do it too.

❤️”

Watch the heartwarming video here

The Nigerian government has given the green light to convert a Federal Government property in San Francisco, United States (U.S), into a hub for the Nigerian Digital Technology Exchange Programme, also known as Nigeria Startup House.

The Minister of Communication, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, made this announcement in a press release yesterday after the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

Tijani highlighted that the ministry has obtained two approvals that present significant opportunities for Nigerians.

The first approval pertains to the establishment of a startup hub in the US, while the second involves the provision of an additional 90,000 kilometres (km) of fibre optic cable to enhance the existing connectivity infrastructure.

Regarding the startup house, the minister emphasized that this development will play a crucial role in attracting foreign direct investments to the country.

“As we work towards achieving key elements of our Trade and IEC strategic blueprint pillars, the Nigerian Startup House will play a critical role in promoting Nigeria’s economic interest, attracting foreign direct investment and improving the visibility and positioning of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem to attract funding and expertise from global markets and organisations represented in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond,” he said.

The Minister added: “The San Francisco Bay Area and nearby Silicon Valley are recognised globally as major sources of startup ecosystem funding. With a combined GDP value of just over $929 billion, they are home to over 200 of the largest companies in the world by revenue.

“In addition, most of the $1.3 billion funding sourced by Nigerian technology startups in 2023 alone came from Venture Capital funds in the Bay Area.”

Tijani explained that while the Nigeria Startup House will remain owned by the Federal Government, it will be managed by a consortium of Nigerian digital technology companies, which will provide non-public funding for its operations.

Lilian Afegbai recently took to social media to express her disapproval of designers who demand to be tagged in posts, especially in light of the AMVCA outfit controversy involving Nana Akua.

Various celebrities have responded differently to Nigerian designer Ezinne Olivia’s claim that Ghanaian fashionista Nana Akua Addo did not properly credit her for creating her AMVCA ensemble.

In her criticism, Afegbai pointed out the behavior of designers, makeup artists, and hairstylists who insist on being tagged even after being paid in full for their services.

She questioned the necessity of tagging them in her posts after fulfilling her financial obligations.

The actress recounted a conversation with one of her designers, where she inquired about receiving a discount in exchange for not tagging them.

Afegbai emphasized the importance of a mutually beneficial relationship where everyone supports each other.

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The sister of Mohbad’s wife openly disowns Wunmi and their mother, accusing them of betrayal and rains cur$e$ on them.

Karimot, the sister of Wunmi, the late Nigerian artist Mohbad’s wife, has openly disowned both her sister and their mother, blaming them of betrayal and dishonesty.

The announcement comes after an uproar of controversy surrounding the family following Mohbad’s death.

Expressing her grievances, Karimot’s sister, whose identity remains undisclosed, unleashed a barrage of accusations against her sister, Wunmi.

She described her unwavering support during the stormy period preceding Mohbad’s death, only to feel betrayed by her sister’s purported betrayal.

She stated that she had disowned both Wumi and their mother.

She went on to reveal that she had stood by her sister’s side when the entire incident with Mohbad had happened, and yet she was stabbing her at the back.

The aggrieved sister further elaborated on Wunmi’s alleged manipulative tendencies, accusing her of exploiting relationships and callously discarding individuals once they had served their purpose.

“You are a user. You use people and throw them away when you are done with them,” she said.

Adding fuel to the fire, she hinted at exposing undisclosed grievances to the Nigerian public, promising to unveil the alleged mistreatment she endured.

“I will expose everything I have been enduring to Nigerians,” she added.

watch her speak below;

Imade and Sophia gained widespread attention when a video of their engaging question-and-answer session with Pulse Nigeria surfaced yesterday.

Sophia Momodu, a businesswoman, has been praised by social media users for effectively raising her daughter Imade, as a viral video of the two garnered attention.

Imade and Sophia gained widespread attention when a video of their engaging question-and-answer session with Pulse Nigeria surfaced yesterday.

Many online users have been impressed by Imade’s intelligence and quick wit displayed during the session with her mother.

Online commentators have commended Sophia for successfully raising her daughter despite being a single mother.

Read some compliments from netizens below…

@Amamaubusari: “The mother is mothering and child is childing too😂 I love them both, Big shout to biggest Sophia she’s doing a great job on imascoco”.

@Queen_of_gbagbos: “Can’t denied the fact that Sophia is a supper Mum she’s raising her daughter so well very smart well spoken and intelligent Imade 👏🙌❤️”

@Asa_obidiagoo: “The way I love Sophia 💗💗 She’s indeed a great Mom. Everything about her speaks Class👌Just take a look at Imade 🤩”.

@Sexy_babiedoll: “Well done Sophia for solely raising Imade well ❤️”.

@Danielle_josh: “Awww this is so beautiful to watch Sophia has done a wonderful job ❤️”.

Angel Smith, a prominent figure in reality television, recently shared a surprising update on her social media platforms.

She openly expressed her strong desire to start a family and specifically mentioned her wish to have a child born under the zodiac sign of Aquarius.

Renowned for her candid nature online, Angel Smith disclosed her plans to conceive in the upcoming month, indicating a specific timeline for the potential arrival of her future offspring.

Her announcement, in which she stated “I want to get pregnant next month so that I can have an Aquarius baby,” has stirred up interest and enthusiasm among her dedicated fans and followers.

The news has sparked a wave of responses across various online platforms, with many speculating about her current relationship status and whether she intends to embark on the journey of parenthood independently.

Reacting to the post;

@Kelebzah4ndsif said; “Gurl you’re supposed to be like 6 week already if you want to have an Aquarius baby.”

@Uyaififi01 asked; “You’re pregnant already?.”

@Fj__Ng asked; “Aquarius baby?, A baby for the Greek gods?”

@OluchukwuO10492 said; “I can’t wait abeg.”

@finessephayvour said; “Angel you said you didn’t want to have kids before😂:”