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Rob Base, hip-hop artist behind It Takes Two, dies at 59 after private cancer battle Rob Base, the hip-hop artist best known for the 1988 hit “It Takes Two” with DJ E-Z Rock, has died at age 59 after a private battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by family, according to a statement shared on his social media account. The statement described Base as a foundational figure in hip-hop whose music and energy helped define a generation and brought joy to millions worldwide. It also noted that beyond his career, he was a devoted father, family man, friend, and creative force whose legacy would endure. The message concluded with a tribute thanking him for the music and memories that became a soundtrack for fans. Born Robert Ginyard, Base rose to prominence in the late 1980s with DJ E-Z Rock through the release of “It Takes Two,” a track built around a sample of Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It)” that became a defining party anthem of the era. The song was featured o...

 Disney sued over alleged use of facial recognition at Disneyland without guest consent Disney is facing a lawsuit alleging it used facial recognition technology at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure without properly informing guests or obtaining meaningful consent, according to court filings in California federal court. The complaint claims the company collected and stored biometric data from visitors beginning in April as part of a system used to verify tickets and annual passes by comparing live images taken at park entrances with photos tied to guests’ accounts. The lawsuit argues that most visitors were unaware that the technology was in use and that Disney violated privacy and consumer protection laws by failing to provide adequate disclosure. It also disputes the company’s privacy claims, saying data retention practices are necessary to match returning guests with existing ticket and pass photos, contradicting assurances that biometric data is deleted within 30 days ...

 Actor Grizz Chapman of 30 Rock dies at 52 Actor Grizz Chapman, best known for his role on the NBC comedy “30 Rock,” has died at the age of 52. Chapman died on Friday, according to fellow “30 Rock” actor Kevin Brown, who announced the news in a social media post. “I regret to inform you that Mack Chapman, aka Grizz Chapman, passed today,” Brown wrote. “May he RIP.” Harlem Globetrotter Donte “Hammer” Harrison, who said Chapman was his cousin, also confirmed the death in a post, writing that Chapman had been battling illness for years and died peacefully in his sleep. He described him as having “a good heart” and “good energy,” adding that he made a lasting impact on those around him. Chapman appeared in 80 episodes of “30 Rock,” where he played Grizz, one of Tracy Jordan’s close friends alongside Dot Com. He was introduced to the entertainment world after meeting Tracy Morgan while working as a bouncer in New York, which eventually led to his casting on the show. Beyond “30 Rock,” C...

 Actor Grizz Chapman of 30 Rock dies at 52 Actor Grizz Chapman, best known for his role on the NBC comedy “30 Rock,” has died at the age of 52. Chapman died on Friday, according to fellow “30 Rock” actor Kevin Brown, who announced the news in a social media post. “I regret to inform you that Mack Chapman, aka Grizz Chapman, passed today,” Brown wrote. “May he RIP.” Harlem Globetrotter Donte “Hammer” Harrison, who said Chapman was his cousin, also confirmed the death in a post, writing that Chapman had been battling illness for years and died peacefully in his sleep. He described him as having “a good heart” and “good energy,” adding that he made a lasting impact on those around him. Chapman appeared in 80 episodes of “30 Rock,” where he played Grizz, one of Tracy Jordan’s close friends alongside Dot Com. He was introduced to the entertainment world after meeting Tracy Morgan while working as a bouncer in New York, which eventually led to his casting on the show. Beyond “30 Rock,” C...

 NUT Opposes FG’s Plan To Exempt NCE Candidates From JAMB Exams The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Kaduna State has backed the National Executive Council’s opposition to the Federal Government’s decision to exempt candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education from writing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. In a statement signed by the union’s chairman and secretary, Ibrahim Dalhatu and Adamu Ayuba Kaltungo, the NUT described the policy as counterproductive, warning that it could lower the quality of teacher education and negatively affect Nigeria’s education system. The union stressed that teaching is a highly intellectual and strategic profession that requires a competitive and rigorous admission process. According to the statement, removing the JAMB requirement could create the impression that the teaching profession is meant for academically weak candidates or “all-comers.” The NUT further noted that the profession already suffers from...

 ICPC Explains Why ADC Leaders Were Denied Access To El-Rufai The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified why leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were prevented from visiting former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, saying the action was based on an existing court order. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, ICPC spokesperson John Odey said the commission received a letter from the ADC requesting permission for some party leaders, including Rauf Aregbesola and Bolaji Abdullahi, to visit El-Rufai. According to Odey, the commission replied to the party on May 21, informing them that the visit could not be approved because the court order only permits access to El-Rufai’s immediate family members, legal representatives, and medical doctors. He stated that the ADC was officially notified before its members arrived at the commission’s office, adding that evidence showed the party acknowledged receipt of the letter. Odey a...