Author: Stephen Malip
After four years at Michael Okpara University, Stephen earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in 2020. Since 2021, he's been writing for TheLostGamer on what's happening in the world of entertainment, streaming, television, and film. The best way to get in touch is with email through stephen-malip@thelostgamer.com.
Abacus Media Rights has pre-sold the documentary feature We Need to Talk About Kanye to several territories ahead of the film’s release. The upcoming documentary, ordered by the BBC in February, will explore the life and career of Kanye West, also known as Ye. The investigative journalist Mobeen Azhar will lead the documentary, which will air on BBC Two in the UK later this year. What to Expect from the Documentary We Need to Talk About Kanye will delve into Ye’s journey to becoming one of the most successful and famous artists of his generation, including his controversial campaign to…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has continued its box office success in its second weekend of release. The film, a collaboration between Universal, Nintendo, and Illumination, has raked in $92 million at the domestic box office, exceeding expectations and bringing its total to $353 million. This marks the highest-grossing second weekend for an animated film and the seventh-highest-grossing second weekend for any film in the United States. Impressive Second-Weekend Performance Impressively, ticket sales for Mario only declined by 37% from its $146 million three-day start, which is far less than other big-budget blockbusters, even well-received ones. Thanks to the nostalgia…
BLACKPINK, the K-pop girl group consisting of Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa, made history as the first Korean act to headline Coachella in 2023. The group had previously performed at the festival in 2019 and marked their first full U.S. concert. Despite a technical issue that pushed back the start time, BLACKPINK’s set was a historic and celebratory moment for both the group and their fans. The Setlist The set opened with the biting Pink Venom, followed by hit songs like Kill This Love and How You Like That. Each song felt like a grand finale in its own right,…
Jessica Simpson, who rose to fame as Daisy Duke in the 2005 movie Dukes of Hazzard, recently made a revelation that has delighted fans of the iconic film. She admitted to People Magazine that she still owns a collection of denim shorts that she wore while playing Daisy Duke. Here are the key points of the story, broken down by subheadings. A fashion statement that defined an era Daisy Duke, the character played by Catherine Bach in the original 1980s TV series, was famous for her denim cut-off shorts. The style became so popular that it was named after her,…
Fans of pop stars Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are buzzing with excitement after the former couple was spotted kissing at the Coachella Music Festival, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance. The Canadian singer and the former Fifth Harmony member began dating in July 2019 but announced their split in November 2021. Coachella Kiss Sparks Reconciliation Rumors On Friday night, the 24-year-old Stitches hitmaker and the 26-year-old Cinderella star were seen getting cozy while watching a performance together at the Coachella Music Festival. A video shared by a Mendes fan account on Twitter showed the two wrapping their arms around…
Actor Jeremy Renner paid a visit to the Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada, to express his gratitude to the hospital staff who saved his life following a devastating snowplow accident in January. The two-time Academy Award nominee shared pictures on his Instagram story on Friday, posing with 12 members of the medical staff. Renner had broken over 30 bones after being crushed by a 14,000-pound Pistenbully near his home in Lake Tahoe, and was airlifted to the hospital for multiple surgeries. He spent more than two weeks at the Renown Regional Medical Center before being discharged. Thanking the…
Latin pop star Becky G has spoken out about her fiancé Sebastian Lletget’s recent cheating allegations, saying “Sometimes things don’t go the way you plan.” The 24-year-old singer took to her Instagram story on Monday to share a series of posts about her recent struggles, including the allegations against her fiancé and her own health issues. Allegations of Cheating Last month, Lletget posted a lengthy apology to Becky G on Instagram, after he was accused of cheating on her with another woman. In the post, Lletget admitted to making a mistake and apologized for his actions, saying that he was…
Former BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan has called on the UK government and King Charles to make public apologies for their historical links to the slave trade. Trevelyan’s ancestors owned at least a thousand enslaved people on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean. In February, Trevelyan traveled to the island, where she read out a formal apology on behalf of her family and pledged £100,000 ($124,000) towards an educational fund to benefit those islanders descended from those exploited by the slave trade. Reckoning is coming Trevelyan believes that the King and the British government should also apologize for their historical…
Actor Jamie Foxx is currently recovering from a medical complication that forced a halt in filming his latest movie, Back in Action. A representative for the actor has not released any details about his medical state or what led to the emergency. Jamie Foxx’s medical emergency during movie filming raises concerns Foxx’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, made the announcement of her father’s health condition in a statement, where she thanked everyone for their prayers and support. She also asked for privacy during this time. Since the announcement, several of Foxx’s famous friends and colleagues have offered their well wishes. LeBron James…
Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime film, Suzume, explores themes of loss and grief in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake that devastated Japan’s Tohoku region. However, the film also offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of disaster. Shinkai spoke about his inspiration for the film, building Suzume’s world, and the universal message of hope and disaster. Building Suzume’s World Shinkai began developing the idea for Suzume after the Great East Tohoku earthquake of 2011. The event reshaped Japan as a country and society, causing Shinkai to view the world differently. As he explained, “I started to think…