Actress Olivia Munn continues to share her journey since being diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

In a new interview with Vogue, published Sunday, the “Newsroom” actress revealed that she recently had a hysterectomy.

“I took out my uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries,” she said.

Munn said that the procedure, which took place last month, was an alternative to taking a cancer treatment medication that was causing her to experience “next-level, debilitating exhaustion.” She said it was “a big decision to make, but it was the best decision for me because I needed to be present for my family.”

The hysterectomy would improve her quality of life, but it also meant that she’d no longer be able to carry any future children. Munn and comedian John Mulaney welcomed their son, Malcom, in 2021.

“John and I talked about it a lot and we don’t feel like we’re done growing our family,” she said.

Munn, who had previously frozen her eggs twice in the past, said she underwent another round of egg retrieval before moving ahead with the hysterectomy, in hopes of making an embryo to use for surrogacy. When her doctor later informed the couple that they had two healthy embryos, she and Mulaney “just started crying.”

“It was just so exciting because not only did we get it in one retrieval, but it also meant that I didn’t have to keep putting myself at risk,” she said.

Munn first revealed that she was diagnosed with a form of breast cancer known as Luminal B cancer in March. The cancer was found in both of her breasts, and Munn’s treatment included a double mastectomy.

“This journey has made me realize how grateful I am to have options for not only fighting cancer,” she said, “but also having more children if we want.”

The late country music artist Toby Keith was honored over the weekend during commencement at the University of Oklahoma.

Keith, who died of stomach cancer at the age of 62 in February, had learned prior to his passing that he would be receiving an honorary doctorate, which was accepted by his daughter, Krystal Keith, according a post on his Instagram account.

“Toby learned he would be receiving an honorary degree from @uofoklahoma last fall, and yesterday, @krystalkeith accepted it on his behalf at the commencement ceremony,” a caption on photos showing Keith’s adult daughter at the graduation ceremony reads. “Congratulations to all of the OU graduates!”

It was announced in April that the university would be honoring the “singer, songwriter, entertainer and successful businessman whose illustrious music career included more than 10 billion streams and 44 million albums sold and whose generosity enhanced the university and state of Oklahoma for decades.”

Keith went public with his stomach cancer diagnosis in 2022, which he had been dealing with since October 2021.

In addition to his music career, Keith was also a well known philanthropist who served as president of the Toby Keith Foundation.

He and his wife of almost 40 years, Tricia Lucas, shared three children her daughters, Shelley and Krystal, and son, Stelen.

In a recent development, BBN Saskay has sparked new dating rumors with a new man.

Taking to the Xplatform, she shared a picture of herself and a new guy cooped up together. In the video, her arms are linked to this guy as she rests her head on his shoulders. This is also coming a few months after her relationship with Chef Derin became public.

Recall that back in February 14th, following Valentine’s Day, a picture had emerged of Saskay and Chef Derin enjoying a picnic together, hinting at the fact that they were in a relationship.

They had also held hands as they attended an event together. However, barely a month after they became public, Chef Derin took to his Xplatform to reveal that all the ”baddies” close to him were not talking to him again.

He cried out over the fact that since he got into a relationship, nobody was talking to him. However, he went on to say that he is taken.

Netizens questioned him over his statement as they expressed that there was no need for him to make such a statement, especially because he was already in a relationship.

Also recall that a screenshot had come out, an alleged screenshot had come out, which saw Chef Darin telling a friend of his that his sex life with Saskay is terrible.

However, these screenshotted rumours were never debunked, neither were they addressed. But a day later, Saskay shared a loved up video of her and her man amid all the cheating, rumours and allegations levelled against him.

Chris Pine had to have a thick skin coming up in Hollywood amid a struggle with acne early on in his career

In a recent episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Pine said that he had “awful skin” as a teenager and after college and took issue with the fact that acne can sometimes be regarded as something only teenagers go through. In his case, he said, it was “tremendously debilitating and really seriously emotionally incapacitating.”

“It was one of the most traumatic points of my life but it is my story,” he said.

The discussion was prompted by the podcast’s host Josh Horowitz asking Pine how he felt about comments that “The O.C.” casting director Patrick Rush made last year in Alan Sepinwall’s 2023 book “Welcome to The O.C.: The Oral History.”

In it, Rush revealed that Pine read for the role of Ryan Atwood for the series, but that his “really bad skin” at the time, to Rush, was “insurmountable.” The role of Atwood ultimately went to actor Ben McKenzie, who starred in the series during its run from 2003 to 2007.

Pine candidly said that he felt like Rush “didn’t have to talk about it” in the book.

“I can understand that they wanted to have pretty people doing pretty things and bad acne is not a key,” he said. “I don’t want to say I’m grateful for not having landed that… but I’m alright.”

Pine, of course, is more than alright. He went on to have a successful career in Hollywood starring as Captain Kirk in the rebooted “Star Trek” franchise and appearing in critically-acclaimed films like “Don’t Worry Darling” and “Hell or High Water.”

He said will never forget the struggle he went through to get to this point.

“I know how depressing it can be and the kind of depths of sorrow it can drag you to,” he said. “But there is a brighter day.”

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie and some colleagues have blessed the internet with a video of them paying respect to veteran actress Liz Benson.

The veteran, who is one of the cast of Mercy Johnson’s new movie, A Mother’s Son, had stormed the location for a shoot and was well received by other cast.

In the video, Mercy Johnson and Georgina Ibeh kneeled to greet her, as Georgina revealed how much of a fan she has been. Actor Mike Godson, who was also present on location, also paid respect to the veteran.

In her caption, Mercy Johnson expressed gratitude to the veteran for having her again.

The video has since won the hearts of many as they gushed over it.

Mike Godson wrote, “Iconic moment

Warri Pikin wrote, “Awww a living legend, Mama Liz Benson

Mercy Macjoe wrote, “Awwww, she looks so good

Oba K Solo wrote, “Adorable Auntie Liz. Mercy, thanks for bringing her back on our screen

One Queen Doras Hair wrote, “Tell me why people won’t hate. Mercy Johnson is such a focused woman, highly intellectual and very humorous, humble and full of respect. See the calibre of people she still has access to. God will continue to bless you”.

Weeks back, veteran Patience Ozokwo had aroused emotions from netizens with her heartfelt prayer for Mercy Johnson after she gifted her bundles of cash and wrappers.

In the emotional video, the veteran actress couldn’t hold back tears as she appreciated Mercy Johnson for always standing by her against all odds. She recalled how people wanted to break them up, but Mercy had begged for forgiveness, and since then, Mercy hasn’t failed to shower her with gifts and money.

Despite her sweet nature, Mercy Johnson has had her share of scandals with some of her colleagues, who have dragged her online.

Recently, Angela Okorie called her out, stating that it was time up for her, as she accused her mother of being a witch and claimed the actress’ mother was fond of tying people’s destinies.

She went on Instagram Live with Mercy Johnson’s former best friend, who also corroborated Angela’s claims of the actress and her mother being witches. She claimed Mercy was aware of the deaths happening in Nollywood and alleged that she locked the destinies of the famous music group Style Plus and her colleagues.

Queeneth Hilbert also shared her ordeal with Mercy Johnson, recounting how Mercy decasted her on the set of a movie project because she was close to Angela Okorie and had also decasted her on Uche Nancy’s production.

In another post, she claimed that Johnson removed her from posters and Angela always supported whatever she did then. She added that there was a time when Chacha Eke went to beg on her behalf, and she wept that day for her.

Hollywood actor Steve Buscemi has been treated for injuries after being punched in the face while walking in New York City.

The New York City Police Department (NYPD) told CNN it is investigating the assault, which took place on Wednesday and is the latest in a string of random attacks in the city.

Last month, CNN spoke to half a dozen women who said they were hit in the face out of nowhere while on the streets of New York City.

NYPD appealed for the public’s help in identifying this man.

Handout/New York City Police Department

“Buscemi was assaulted in Mid-Town Manhattan, another victim of a random act of violence in the city,” his publicist said in a statement to CNN.

“He is ok and appreciates everyone’s well wishes, though incredibly sad for everyone that this has happened to while also walking the streets of NY,” the statement said.

According to the NYPD, officers were called to the scene at 369 3rd Avenue just before noon on Wednesday, May 8.

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“Upon arrival, officers were informed a 66-year-old male was punched in the face by an unidentified individual,” the police statement said.

“EMS responded and transported the victim to NYC Health and Hospitals/ Bellevue in stable condition for treatment regarding bruising, swelling, and bleeding to his left eye,” the NYPD said.

“At this time are no arrests, and the investigation remains ongoing,” police said.

“The individual is described as a male with dark complexion, wearing a dark colored baseball style cap, blue t shirt, black pants, white sneakers, and carrying a bookbag,” according to police.

The police department has asked for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

Buscemi was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for starring in films such as “Reservoir Dogs” (1992) and “Fargo” (1996), as well as TV series including “Boardwalk Empire” and “30 Rock.”

Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has a message for those accusing her of wrecking her nephew, Yul Edochie’s marriage to May Edochie.

It is no longer news that the couple, who have been married for nearly two decades, fell out after he impregnated his colleague and married her without May’s consent. Following this, May had filed for divorce and had denied him access to their former house.

Some reports have been making rounds online, accusing Rita Edochie of being the mastermind behind the crashed marriage. Now, taking to her Instagram page to address it, she noted how such information comes from Judy Austin’s camp.

She stated that before anyone could see her talk on May’s issue, something must have prompted it. She slammed Judy for recruiting her supporters to attack her.

Rita made it known that whether haters like it or not, Yul is her son and will remain her son, just the same way, Yul is the father of May’s kids, and she can never do anything to hurt him. The sister-in-law of Pete Edochie went on to lay curses on Judy and her cohorts.

“PAID DEFENDERS OF CHEATS AND INFIDELS.

BEFORE YOU SEE ME / HEAR ME TALK ON QUEEN MAY YUL EDOCHIE’S MATTER, SOMETHING MUST HAVE PROMPTED IT. KNOW THIS AND HAVE PEACE

QUEEN MAY YUL EDOCHIE IS FINE; IT IS YOU, THE DRAMA DEV!L, WHO IS S!CK WITH BITTERNESS, AND THAT’S WHY SHE KEEPS RECRUITING HER SUPPORTERS TO ATTACK ME BUT UNA GO KPAII FOR THIS MATTER.

IT BEATS MY IMAGINATION HOW SOME PEOPLE SAY I HAVE SUCCEEDED IN DESTROYING MAY YUL EDOCHIE’S HOME, PARTICULARLY PEOPLE ON 0 POST AND PRIVATE ACCOUNTS.
THEIR PROBLEM IS THAT I HATE LIES, I SUPPORT THE TRUTH, AND I AM SUPPORTING QUEEN MAY YUL EDOCHIE, THAT IS BEING HUMILIATED ALL OVER SOCIAL MEDIA BY DRAMA DEV!L AND HER
COHORTS.

WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT, YUL EDOCHIE IS STILL MY SON AND MY SON; HE WILL REMAIN THE SAME WAY MAY YUL EDOCHIE BELIEVE THAT YUL IS STILL THE FATHER OF HER CHILDREN AND CAN NEVER DO ANYTHING TO HURT HIM JUST LIKE YOU ARE DOING BUT SO LONG AS YOU DRAMA DEV!L DECIDED TO LEAVE FIRST AND SECOND MAN YOU HAD TO COME SCATTER MAY EDOCHIE’S HOME,
GOD ALMIGHTY WILL DO THE NEEDFUL IN YOUR LIFE.
IF NOT TODAY, IT WILL BE TOMORROW.

SO KEEP DECEIVING YOURSELVES, SAYING I DESTROYED MAY’S HOME WHILE YOU WERE AND STILL DOING.

THE PEOPLE DOING ALL THESE ARE GHOST MEMBERS FROM THE WHATSAPP GROUP RECRUITED BY HER WHATSAPP TEAM TO ATTACK MAY AND I, BUT TOO BAD YOU CAN’T SHUT ME NOR THE MAY NATION UP.
WE ARE WAY STRONGER THAN YOU EV!L DOERS PUT TOGETHER.
NDI ALA NDI ALA”.

A few weeks ago, Rita cleared the air about feigning her love and support for May after reports surfaced that she harbours negative feelings towards her. Dismissing these claims as baseless, Rita asserted that she felt compelled to address them due to concerns about her reputation.

In another post, she offered a little prayer to those constantly criticising her for defending May Edochie publicly.

Some familiar faces are ready to reveal a lot more of themselves.

Anthony Anderson, Taye Diggs, NFL All-Pro Chris Jones and James Van Der Beek are among the men set to go “The Real Full Monty” with striptease performances in an upcoming TV special.

“The Real Full Monty” is inspired by the 1997 movie “The Full Monty,” about a group of regular guys who form a male striptease act.

The two-hour special is aimed at raising awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research and will air this fall on Fox.

“Don’t die of embarrassment. Get checked! That’s the message behind The Real Full Monty special,” Anderson said in a press announcement. “I am honored to lead the charge of rallying these fearless men to bare it all, in order to provoke, inspire and in this case, beg you to get screened for cancer. That’s our goal … so what are you waiting for?”

Anderson also serves as an executive producer on the special.

Fox announced the event with its upcoming 2024-2025 programming slate, describing it as “a daring group of male celebrities” stripping down for cancer research.

Anderson will lead Diggs, Jones, Van Der Beek, “Teen Wolf” alum Tyler Posey and “Dancing with the Stars” judge Bruno Tonioli “as they train and rehearse for the most revealing performance of their careers, culminating with a big striptease dance, choreographed by Emmy Award winner Mandy Moore, where they will bare all in front of a live audience,” the network said of the special.

“Leading up to the final disrobing, the men will push their limits of comfortability, modesty and brotherhood with a series of rehearsals and experiences, both private and public, designed to build confidence and remove them far from their comfort zone and strengthen their bond as a group. Along the way, each of the celebrities will share their personal stories of how cancer has impacted their lives,” the description added.

Taylor Swift closed out her four-night Eras Tour run in Paris on Sunday with a show that appeared to be Taylor-made for Travis Kelce.

Kelce attended the concert alongside Gigi Hadid and Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, according to videos posted to social media. Throughout the night, Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs football team, was seen in videos captured by concertgoers dancing, singing along and, at one point, making Swift’s signature heart symbol with his hands.

It’s the first time Kelce has been seen at an Eras Tour concert since the “Fortnight” singer debuted her revamped setlist, which now includes a number of “Tortured Poets Department” songs.

One of those new songs that Swift incorporated into her setlist is “So High School.” It’s a track that, among Swifties, is widely considered to be about Kelce.

During her surprise song set, Swift played “The Alchemy,” another “Tortured Poets” track that Swifties suspect may also be about Kelce. The song’s lyrics are filled with football references, with buzzwords like “touch down,” “warm the benches” and “greatest in the league.”

Taylor Swift performing songs from her ‘1989’ album during an ‘Eras Tour’ concert in Paris on Sunday.

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In perhaps another nod to Kelce, Swift wore a two-piece yellow and orange ensemble during the “1989” portion of her show, a probable nod to the colors of the Kansas City Chiefs. She wore different color combinations of this outfit on previous nights in Paris.

Swift also once again changed the lyrics during “Karma” to make reference to Kelce, singing “karma is the guy on the Chiefs coming straight home to me.”

The three-time Super Bowl champ and Swift have been romantically linked since September after she attended her first football game to watch Kelce play. The couple have each been seen attending each other’s games and concerts, respectively, ever since.

Swift heads to Stockholm next, where she’ll play three shows starting on May 17.

Nollywood actress Empress Njamah is marking her late friend and colleague, Ada Ameh’s posthumous birthday.

Kemi Filani reported that the delectable movie star kicked the bucket on Sunday, 17th July 2022, around 11 pm in Warri, Delta State. The actress was said to have died from mental issues and a heart attack.

It’s been over a year since she has been laid to rest, but Empress has never ceased to remember her. Taking to her Instagram page to share a throwback video of them, she noted how Ada is no longer alive for her to be the first to call her.

However, she is assured that wherever Ada Ameh is, she is having the best birthday and watching over them. Empress Njamah promised that despite Ada is no longer on earth, she would still celebrate her like they always did together.

“It’s midnight; You’re not here for me to be the first to call and wish you a blessed birthday; God knows best

We all miss you every day, but especially today, I know that wherever you are, you’re having a great birthday and watching over us today. I celebrate your life. Your birthday is finally here, and even though you are no longer with us on earth, I will still celebrate just like we always did together

Happy posthumous birthday, my dearest SWEET TROUBLE
ADA AMEH”.

Last year, Empress celebrated her first posthumous birthday, expressing how much she misses the actress and praying for her.

In July, she had marked the one-year remembrance of Ada, reminiscing on their last moment, and stated that if she had known, she would have stayed back. Empress recounted their amazing time together and promised to keep Ada in her heart.

She also marked the two-year remembrance of Ada Ameh’s daughter, Aladi, who died on October 30th, 2020. She recounted how she poured sand on her grave to bade her goodbye and revealed that she thought she would cry, but all she did was smile through knowing she was with her dearest mother.

Recall that when the news of Ameh’s death broke out, Empress was hospitalised.