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 MISSING GIRL CASE TAKES NEW TURN AS WOMAN CLAIMS MOTHERHOOD  28th December, 2025   An update has emerged in the case of the young girl who reportedly missed her way in Makurdi, Benue State, with a woman coming forward in the early hours of Sunday to claim she is the child’s biological mother. At about 2:30 a.m., Mrs. Doo Bridget Sombu contacted concerned parties, stating that the girl is her daughter. However, conflicting details have raised fresh questions. While the girl identified herself as Anadoo Celina Mbuew, Mrs. Sombu said the child’s real name is Mimidoo Michelle Sombo. The girl also claimed her parents are based in Gboko, adding that she travelled from Gboko to Makurdi to visit her aunt, Mrs. Happiness Iornem. When contacted, Mrs. Iornem and her husband denied knowing the girl or her claims. In contrast, Mrs. Sombu maintained that the family residence is located at North Bank, opposite the Federal Housing Estate second gate, Makurdi. To help verify the cla...

 Tinubu announces arrival of 4 US attack helicopters President Bola Tinubu has stated that four attack helicopters will soon arrive in the country from the United States amid rising insecurity. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria, led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence, on Friday, Dec. 26, Tinubu revealed that the Federal Government had ordered four attack helicopters from the U.S, adding that they will arrive in the country “soon”. He said: “Our orders for four attack helicopters from the United States of America will take some time to arrive. We have approached Turkey for assistance.” The President, however, stated that the delays were affecting the public’s perception of the administration’s commitment to addressing the security challenges. He also said community and state police will become a reality. “Community and State Police will be a reality once the National Assembly completes the required legislati...

 POLICE FOIL CHRISTMAS DAY KIDNAP ATTEMPT IN BENUE, RESCUE VICTIM UNHURT  27th December, 2025    The Benue State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a victim unhurt in the early hours of Thursday, December 25, 2025. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. in the Tiortu area as the victim, identified as Akume Geoffrey, was travelling from Gboko to Makurdi. He was reportedly accosted by armed men suspected to be kidnappers and forcefully taken towards a nearby forest. Police sources said operatives swiftly mobilised after receiving a distress alert, launching intensive patrols and a coordinated search of the area. On sighting the police team and hearing sirens, the suspects abandoned the victim and fled into the forest. The victim was rescued without injury and no ransom was paid. He was later taken to Abinse Police Station, where he was debriefed by the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Ifeanyi Emenari, before being reunited with his famil...

 EXTEND AIRSTRIKES TO BENUE, STOP 'GENOCIDE' - TIV TRADITIONAL RULER BEGS TRUMP  27th December, 2025  The President-General of Mzough U Tiv Worldwide, Chief Iorbee Ihagh, has praised United States President Donald Trump for initiating air strikes against terrorist elements in North-West Nigeria, urging that the military action be expanded to Benue State to stop what he described as the “genocide” of Christian communities. Speaking in Makurdi on Tuesday, Chief Ihagh praised Trump for authorising air operations against terrorist groups in North-West Nigeria, saying the action has rekindled hope among long-suffering communities in Benue. According to him, U.S. military intervention in Benue would bring lasting relief to farmers and rural dwellers who have endured years of violence, displacement and destruction. “I am from Kwande Local Government Area, Moon Council Ward precisely. For over 16 years, our people have been displaced. Farms are destroyed, schools and hospitals bu...

 THREE FEARED DEAD AS PICNIC TRIP TURNS TRAGIC IN BURUKU  27th December, 2025   Tragedy has struck again at River Buruku in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State, where three bodies were recovered following a picnic outing that ended in disaster. The incident, which occurred on December 26, 2025, has thrown the community into mourning. A widely shared social media post revealed that the victims were part of a group that visited the river for leisure, only for the outing to turn deadly. Recovery operations the following day led to the retrieval of three bodies from the river. Disturbing images from the scene, accompanied by warnings, showed emergency responders, an ambulance, and crowds of anxious onlookers gathered at the riverbank during search and rescue efforts. As of December 27, official authorities were yet to release a detailed statement, leaving many questions unanswered. River Buruku is notorious for its strong currents and has recorded several drownin...

 Hlanganani Police Open Inquest After Discovery of Man’s Body in Rotterdam Village Police in Hlanganani have opened an inquest following the discovery of the body of a 45-year-old man at Rotterdam Village on Friday, 26 December 2025. The deceased has been identified by his family as Peter Themba Baloyi. He is the father of a 15-year-old girl whose body was discovered a yesterday inside a one-room house at the same village. The teenager had been reported missing on Monday, 22 December 2025, after she allegedly left home with her father. A public appeal was later issued requesting assistance from the community to help trace their whereabouts. On Thursday morning, 25 December 2025, police responded to a report regarding the discovery of a body at the father’s residence. Upon arrival, a family member pointed out the body of the young girl inside the house. A murder case was subsequently opened for investigation. Later that day, police were alerted to an incident in which the father’s h...

 ICE officer faces allegations of excessive force but returned to duty amid ongoing investigation In less than 72 hours, ICE officer Victor Mojica went from being placed on administrative leave to returning to active duty, raising questions about the agency’s handling of misconduct investigations. In September, footage captured Mojica roughly pushing a woman down a hallway and onto the floor at a New York immigration court. The video quickly circulated online, prompting the Homeland Security Department to publicly place him on administrative leave—a rare move. By the following Monday, Mojica was back on the job, despite the agency’s internal watchdog, the DHS Office of Inspector General, still reviewing the incident. Nearly two months later, the OIG determined the incident did not warrant a criminal investigation. Critics argue the case highlights potential gaps in DHS oversight. Former ICE chief of staff Jason Houser called it a reflection of broader systemic issues and said the q...

 North and South Korea escalate nuclear submarine rivalry  An arms race for nuclear-powered submarines is intensifying between North and South Korea as shifts in U.S. security strategy influence the region. North Korea unveiled on Thursday a photo of what it described as an “8,700-ton nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” marking the first time the country revealed both the tonnage and the apparently completed hull since announcing its nuclear submarine program in 2021. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the vessel is intended to protect the country against a “negative security situation” and criticized South Korea’s own nuclear submarine plans as “an offensive act … that must be countered.” South Korea has accelerated its nuclear submarine program following U.S. approval in October. Seoul launched a pan-government task force last week and is negotiating a deal for the U.S. to supply military-use nuclear fuel, according to national security adviser Wi Sung-lac...

 Thailand and Cambodia reach new ceasefire deal to halt border fighting Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement Saturday to halt weeks of armed clashes along their shared border over disputed territory. The agreement took effect at noon local time and prohibits further military movements and any violations of each other’s airspace for military purposes. The deal also includes a provision for Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers it has held since July, once the ceasefire has held for 72 hours, meeting a key demand from Cambodia. The agreement was signed by defense ministers Tea Seiha of Cambodia and Nattaphon Narkphanit of Thailand at a border checkpoint, following three days of talks by lower-level military officials under the General Border Committee framework. It reaffirms a prior ceasefire that ended five days of fighting in July and incorporates 16 de-escalation measures. Thailand carried out airstrikes during the recent clashes, including strikes in Cambodia as...

 Russia strikes Kyiv, killing one and injuring several, ahead of Ukraine-US talks  Russia launched missile and drone strikes on Kyiv early Saturday, killing one person and injuring 27 others, just a day before planned talks between Ukraine and the U.S., local authorities said. Explosions rang out across the city for hours, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas. The strikes coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s preparation to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss security guarantees and territorial issues in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The Russian Defense Ministry described the attacks as a “massive strike” using long-range precision-guided weapons, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, as well as drones aimed at Ukrainian military-industrial facilities and energy infrastructure. Russia claimed the strikes were retaliation for alleged Ukrainian attacks on civilian sites within its territory. Poland tempora...

 Pat Finn, actor and comedian from The Middle, dies at 60 TV actor and comedian Pat Finn has passed away at 60 after a three-year battle with cancer. Finn, widely recognized for his recurring role as Bill Norwood on The Middle, died Monday, Dec. 22, at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by friends and family. His manager, Andrea Pett-Joseph, described him as “the kindest, most joyful person in any room.” Diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2022, Finn later faced a recurrence that metastasized. In recent months, friends raised nearly $118,000 through a GoFundMe to help cover his family’s medical expenses. Tributes quickly poured in, with comedian Jeff Dye calling him “one of the best dudes I knew with a PERFECT sense of humor,” and comedy writer Brian Stack remembering him as both “brilliantly hilarious” and kind. Over his decades-long career, Finn appeared on numerous TV comedies, including Seinfeld, Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The King of Queens, That ’70s Show, Third Rock from the ...

Broadway alum Imani Dia Smith dies at 25 Imani Dia Smith, a former Broadway child actress known for her role in The Lion King, has died at 25. Smith was found with stab wounds inside a home in Edison, New Jersey, on Sunday, Dec. 21, after authorities received a 911 call reporting a stabbing. She was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where she was pronounced dead. Her boyfriend, 35-year-old Jordan D. Jackson-Small, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and multiple weapons offenses. Officials said the two were acquainted and the incident was not random. Smith is survived by her 3-year-old son, her parents, and two younger siblings. In an online fundraiser organized by her aunt, Kira Helper, the family described Smith as “a vivacious, loving and fiercely talented person” and a “true triple-threat performer” who played Young Nala on Broadway from 2011 to 2012. Proceeds from the fundrais...

 Google introduces feature letting users change their Gmail addresses Google is introducing a new feature that allows users to change their Gmail addresses, a long-requested update that could help people stuck with old or embarrassing email names. For now, the feature appears to be limited to India or Hindi-speaking markets, as it has been detailed on Google’s Hindi support page. It allows users to replace their existing Gmail address with a new one while keeping all data and services intact. According to the support page, the feature will be “gradually rolling out to all users,” suggesting a potential global launch in the future. Previously, Gmail addresses could not be changed, forcing users to create a new account and manually transfer their data. With the new system, users can keep their original address as an alias, so emails sent to the old address will still arrive in their inbox. The old address can still be used to sign in to Google services like Drive, Maps, and YouTube, ...

 NASA’s new chief, Isaacman, says US will return to the moon during Trump’s term NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Friday that the United States is on track to return to the moon during President Donald Trump’s second term. Isaacman, who has close ties to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, emphasized that renewed lunar exploration is crucial for developing the “orbital economy” and unlocking scientific, economic, and national security opportunities. Speaking publicly for one of the first times since his recent Senate confirmation, Isaacman highlighted plans for a moon base, space data centers, infrastructure projects, and potential Helium-3 mining, a rare isotope that could fuel future fusion energy. NASA is collaborating with contractors including SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Boeing as part of its Artemis program, which also serves as a steppingstone for eventual Mars missions. The Artemis II mission, NASA’s first crewed test flight aboard the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, ...

 Palestinian man kills 2 in northern Israel car and knife attack, police say  A Palestinian man killed two people in northern Israel on Friday in a car-ramming and stabbing attack, prompting an immediate military response from Israel targeting the assailant’s West Bank hometown. The attack began in Beit Shean, where the suspect drove into pedestrians, killing one man and wounding a teenage boy. He then sped onto a highway and fatally stabbed a young woman, injuring another person near the entrance to Afula, where authorities shot the attacker. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu identified the victims as Aviv Maor, a teenager, and Shimshon Mordechai, 68, both pronounced dead at the scene. Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the “horrific killing spree,” emphasizing efforts to strengthen border security and protect residents. Following the attack, Israel’s military mobilized near Qabatiya, the West Bank town where the assailant was from. Defense Minister Israel Katz ...

 South Korea to phase out international adoptions amid UN calls to confront historical abuses  South Korea announced plans to phase out international adoptions, responding to growing scrutiny from United Nations investigators who expressed “serious concern” over the country’s handling of past abuses tied to decades of sending children abroad. The government said it aims to end all foreign adoptions by 2029, citing reforms to child welfare policies and an effort to prioritize domestic placements. The announcement followed the U.N. human rights office’s request that Seoul provide concrete measures to address the grievances of adoptees who were sent overseas under falsified records or subjected to abuse by foreign families. South Korea approved just 24 international adoptions in 2025, a steep decline from thousands per year during the 1980s, as the country restructured its adoption system from private agency oversight to a public framework. U.N. investigators criticized South Kor...

  Trump, Zelenskyy set to talk with European leaders ahead of summit Ahead of their in-person meeting on Sunday, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to hold a conference call with European leaders on Saturday, a Ukrainian official confirmed. The call aims to update allies on the latest developments in their peace proposals to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, with a joint news conference tentatively planned. Despite ongoing peace efforts, Russia struck Ukraine’s capital early Saturday with missiles and drones, killing one person and injuring 27. Zelenskyy said Friday that a 20-point peace plan is about 90% complete and that he had discussions over Christmas with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. Key issues still to be resolved include security guarantees to prevent future Russian aggression and the status of disputed ter...

 Igbo People Control Markets Across Nigeria, Yet they are Still Denied power- Hon. Chidi Ofoegbu (Former Imo State governorship Aspirant) According to a video posted on Signature TV, former Imo governorship Aspirant, Hon. Chidi Ofoegbu addressed the persistent discourse surrounding the political involvement of the Igbo people within the Nigerian landscape, focusing specifically on their electoral capacity, economic impact, and representation in governance. During a broadcast interview, he dismissed the narrative that the Igbo community is politically passive or lacks sufficient voting influence as mere propaganda that has been circulated for decades. He pointed out that the Igbo population is uniquely distributed throughout Nigeria, with a significant presence in every geopolitical zone, from northern commercial hubs like Kano and Sokoto to southern regions such as Lagos, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom. While addressing this issue, Hon. Chidi Ofoegbu stated, “Igbo People Control Market...

 ABATETE ROYAL CELEBRATION! Abatete Ancient kingdom just hosted an epic 5th Ofala Festival  marking HRM Igwe Engr Chinyelugo Emeka Efobi's 20 years on the throne   Highlights of the event includes: (1)Grand opening of the permanent Igwe's Palace. (2) Installation of new Abatete chiefs into chieftancy cabinet! (3) Idemili North & South installation by 17 communities - chaired by the Chairman of Traditional Rulers Idemili! More photos below. 

 Nawfia Community Celebrates 2025 Mass Return, Raises Development Fund Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has celebrated its 2025 Mass Return, a colourful event that showcased  the community's rich culture, longevity and unity. Speaking during the ceremony held at Nawfia Civic Centre, the President General of Nawfia Progressive Union, Chief Daniel Okoye explained that the occasion is a powerful reminder of their shared heritage, enduring bonds and collective responsibility to build a stronger, safer and more prosperous Nawfia. He  called for a strong and sustained support for critical community initiatives such as Nawfia security; which he said is central to safeguarding lives and property, the Nawfia Trust Fund; designed to provide a structured and transparent means of supporting development projects, completion of the Nawfia Civic Centre, among others. In his remarks, the Chief of Protocol to Governor Chukwuma Soludo and indigene of Nawfi...

 "If there’s a life after this one, I’ll still do this sweet race with you again and again"- Dr Nonye Soludo profess her unending love for Prof Chukwuma Soludo  The first Lady of Anambra State and the convener of Healthy living with Nonye Soludo, Dr Nonye Soludo has again publicly declared her unquenchable love for her husband, the executive governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo. In celebration of their 33rd wedding anniversary, Nonye Soludo wrote this on her social media accounts  "It’s been thirty-three years since I made the best decision of my life: to do life with this my guy. Thirty-three years and it feels like we just began. I’m blessed to have you as my best friend, confidant and loyal partner. And  I love you my darling.Happy anniversary to us"

 ANAMBRA YELUTIDE SECURITY ADVISORY ON TOWN UNION ELECTIONS: POLICE WARN MISCHIEF MAKERS, URGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES TO RESPECT DECISIONS OF CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES The Anambra State Police Command has issued a security advisory to communities across the State scheduled to conduct their respective town union elections during the Yelutide period. In view of this, the Police warn mischief makers, troublemakers, and individuals with criminal intentions to stay away from all election venues and desist from acts capable of causing tension, violence, or breakdown of law and order in any community. The Command further urges community members, candidates, supporters, and all interested parties to exercise restraint, respect constituted authorities, and refrain from taking the law into their own hands before, during, and after the elections. Disputes or grievances arising from the process should be channeled through lawful and established mechanisms. The Command recognize...

 Côte d'Ivoire holds parliamentary election as president seeks majority Côte d'Ivoire is holding legislative elections on Saturday, two months after Alassane Ouattara won a presidential ballot that extended his 14-year rule. Polling stations in the main city, Abidjan, opened an hour late in torrential rain. At Notre Dame college in the Plateau district, voters queued in a hall below a huge portrait of Felix Houphouet-Boigny, the West African nation's founding president. "I don't feel represented in the national assembly," said 21-year-old Assi Gilles Darus Aka. "I am here to elect my candidate, so that he can bring forward projects for the professional insertion of students," Aka told AFP. Ouattara's RHDP party has a majority in the 255 seat national assembly. Its candidates in the new poll include Prime Minister Robert Beugre Mambe and Tene Birahima Ouattara, a brother of the president and defence minister. Opposition boycott In October, Ouattar...

 Security; CDS reassures Military’s Resolve To Restore Peace in Nigeria. The Nigerian Armed Forces has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to professionalism and discipline, charging Troops in various Theatres of Operation to remain resolute in the ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and security in the Country. The Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, gave the assurance in a message to the Troops of  8 Division Nigerian Army and Sector Two Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma, during Christmas luncheon at Giginya Cantonment in Sokoto.

 Stay Away from Blast Scenes to Avoid Health Consequences Sokoto Govt Warns Residents In a related development, Sokoto State Government has warned Communities affected by insecurity to desist from visiting Areas hit by explosives in order to avoid serious health implications. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director-General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to Journalists in Sokoto. According to the statement, the warning became imperative following the manner in which Residents of Jabo Town trooped to the scene of Thursday’s  blast shortly after it occurred.  The Government noted that such actions could have serious consequences for both living and non-living things. Experts, according to the statement, have identified several health implications associated with exposure to explosives, especially when poorly handled.  These include;Skin irritation or burns resulting from contact with certain chemicals; R...

 Anambra State Government Approves 8-man Committee For Conduct Of Abba Town Union Election Scheduled For 28th December 2025 Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, has approved the establishment of an 8-man committee for the conduct of Abba Town Union Election on 28th December 2025. Members of the committee that has commenced work immediately after they were inaugurated on 22nd December were the Chairman, Mr. Malachy Okafor; representing Ire village, Secretary, Emmanuel Okafor; representing Amabor village, member, Obiora Nweke; representing Okpuloji village, member, Joseph Egbeocha; representing Ezi-Abba village, and all the four chairmen of the villages in the community. A statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne, noted the failure of the Executive committee of Abba Town Union led by the President General, Mr. Alexander Ekwuaga...

 If you Must $leep With A Married Man, Take What You Want And Leave Quietly- Rita Edochie Ananbra-born Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has spoken out strongly against women who deliberately involve themselves with married men, warning that such relationships often end in regret, pain, and emotional damage. In a message posted on her official Instagram page, the actress condemned extramarital affairs that break homes and distract married men from their responsibilities to their wives and children. She stated that trying to claim a married man’s full attention or interfere in his family affairs is wrong and harmful. Edochie cautioned that women who knowingly keep married men away from their families should not be surprised when the situation turns against them, noting that the pain inflicted on innocent wives and children often comes back in unexpected ways. Edochie cautioned that women who knowingly keep married men away from their families should not be surprised when the situation ...

 An Accident caused by speed violation, tire burst, and loss of control, has claimed the life of one and four others sustained injuries at Nawfia axis, Anambra State. ‎One person has lost her life while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident that occurred at Nawfia axis, near Enugu-Agidi Junction, along the Awka–Onitsha Expressway, Anambra State. ‎ ‎The Sector Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State, Margaret Onabe, confirmed the accident in a press statement on Saturday, saying five people—comprising two male adults, two female adults, and one female child—were involved in the incident. ‎ ‎Onabe said the crash involved an unidentified driver of a Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC SUV (Registration number: Not Available). ‎ ‎She added that while one female adult was killed, four others—two male adults, one female adult, and one female child—sustained injuries such as bruises, fractures, and head trauma. ‎ ‎She attributed the cause o...

 2026 Budget: Commissioner Explains N100m Allocation To Kaduna Wards Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has described the allocation of N100 million to each of the state’s 255 wards in the 2026 budget as a landmark decision aimed at strengthening grassroots development. The Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Mukhtar Ahmed Morovia, made this known during a post-budget press briefing following the signing of the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. Governor Sani had on Monday assented to the N985.9 billion 2026 budget, with the education sector receiving the highest allocation of 25 per cent.  According to the governor, N698.9 billion, representing 70.9 per cent of the budget, is earmarked for capital expenditure to drive infrastructure development, economic growth and improved service delivery.  Recurrent expenditure stands at N287 billion, or 29.1 per cent, to ensure the smooth running of government services. Speaking on the ward allocations, Morovia said the N100 million p...

 Sean "Diddy" Combs's son Justin visited him at Fort Dix Prison in New Jersey on Christmas Day.  According to Combs's representative, Juda Engelmayer, the 31-year-old and his father had a meaningful conversation, catching up on life, reflecting on past experiences, and discussing ways to navigate current challenges, appreciate loved ones, and move forward positively.  No physical gifts were exchanged due to prison rules. Combs, who is serving a sentence following his conviction on related charges, also joined a private reflective gathering with fellow inmates.

 Former child actor Shaun Weiss, known for his role as Goldberg in the Mighty Ducks films, has reached out with an offer of support to Tylor Chase, who played Martin Qwerly on Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. After recent videos showed Chase facing challenges including homelessness in Riverside, California, Weiss shared on social media that he has arranged a spot at a treatment facility for detox and long-term care. Drawing from his own past experiences with similar struggles, Weiss emphasized that recovery is possible and asked for help locating Chase to connect him with these resources. Chase's former co-stars, including Daniel Curtis Lee, have also been actively involved, reuniting with him and providing temporary shelter. As of today, reports indicate that community efforts and a crisis intervention have led to Chase receiving medical care at a local hospital, with plans to transition to further treatment.This story highlights former child stars c...

 On December 26, 2025, aspiring actor Mario Rodriguez filed a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against filmmaker Tyler Perry, alleging sexual assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress from incidents said to have occurred between 2015 and 2019. Rodriguez, who appeared in a minor role in Perry's 2016 film Boo! A Madea Halloween, claims the alleged events took place at Perry's Los Angeles residence and involved promises of career advancement. The lawsuit also names Lionsgate as a defendant and seeks at least $77 million in damages. The filing follows a similar lawsuit earlier in 2025 by actor Derek Dixon, who made related allegations against Perry. Both cases are represented by the same attorney.Perry has denied all allegations through his representative, describing the claims as unfounded. The matters are ongoing in court.

 Bryan Kohberger, convicted in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students and sentenced to life in prison, is reportedly facing challenges adjusting to life at Idaho's Maximum Security Institution. According to sources cited in recent reports (Daily Mail, December 26, 2025), prison staff describe him as demanding, with frequent communications and grievances about various aspects of daily life, such as food and interactions with other inmates. An investigative journalist, Howard Blum, has suggested Kohberger sees himself as intellectually superior, drawing a comparison to the fictional character Hannibal Lecter in terms of perceived detachment.These accounts come from anonymous insiders and are part of ongoing media coverage. Prison officials have noted that such complaints are not uncommon among inmates.

 Jennifer Lopez shared a festive glimpse into her holiday home on December 25 via an Instagram Reel, delighting fans with her elegant Christmas decorations.  The star showcased a towering tree sparkling with lights, blush and gold ornaments, ribbons, and bows, filling her living room with a warm glow. Garlands adorned with golden accents and lights graced the stair railings and fireplace for added luxury. The dining room boasted a sophisticated tablescape featuring pinecones, pink and maroon ribbons, red flowers, taper candles, coordinated glassware and candlesticks, plus mistletoe on the chandelier. Dressed in a shimmering maroon gown, Lopez raised a toast with loved ones around the beautifully arranged table, capturing holiday joy and elegance. This followed her Christmas Eve family tradition of coordinating pink-and-white striped pajamas, including sweet photos with her child Emme and sister Lynda by the decorated tree.

 Britney Spears, 44, enjoyed a heartwarming Christmas celebration with her younger son, Jayden James, 19.  A source shared exclusively with PEOPLE: "Britney had a fun time celebrating Christmas with Jayden — it's been such a special holiday." The singer shares Jayden and her older son, Sean Preston, 20, with ex-husband Kevin Federline. While Jayden spent the holiday with his mom, Sean Preston joined family in Louisiana, including aunt Jamie Lynn Spears, as seen in festive photos shared on Instagram.This holiday marks a positive moment for Britney and her family. 🎄❤️

 On Christmas Day 2025, 10-year-old Princess Charlotte brought joy to fans during the British royal family's traditional walkabout at Sandringham. After attending the morning service at St. Mary Magdalene Church, Charlotte paused to greet well-wishers, shake hands, wish "Merry Christmas," and happily pose for selfies - continuing a sweet tradition from the previous year.In a heartwarming moment captured on video, a fan asked, "Can we have a photo with you?" Charlotte replied "Yes!" and stepped closer for the picture. Her dad, Prince William, gently called "Charlotte!" as she lingered with the crowd. The young princess cheerfully responded, "I'm coming!" before catching up with her family, including Prince George, Prince Louis, and the Princess of Wales. Fans praised Charlotte's confidence and kindness, noting how she takes after her mom in connecting with the public. A truly festive and uplifting highlight!

 Perry Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has passed away at the age of 65 following a short illness at home over Christmas. Born in London on September 3, 1960, he joined the band's circle in 1984 as a roadie and later became Robert Smith's guitar technician before becoming a full member in 1990. He contributed to albums including Wish (1992), Wild Mood Swings (1996), Bloodflowers (2000), and The Cure (2004), performing in hundreds of shows during his 14-year tenure until 2005. He rejoined The Cure in 2022 for the Shows of a Lost World tour, playing dozens of concerts up to their final show in London on November 1, 2024. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 2019.The band remembered him as "quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative," affectionately known as "Teddy," and a warm-hearted vital part of their story. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones.