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Award-winning Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele’s latest release, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, sells out at UK premiere, set to achieve groundbreaking milestone.
Gistreel recalls that Funke Akindele recently premiered her highly anticipated movie, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, to a star-studded audience, with notable figures and prominent dignitaries in attendance.
Reacting to her latest feat, Funke Akindele took to Instagram, expressing heartfelt gratitude.
The actress expressed heartfelt gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support revealing that the UK premiere of her movie is slated for December 5, 2024.
Her post reads,”JENIFANS WORLDWIDE. Our Dec 20 UK 🇬🇧 premiere is SOLD OUT.I can’t contain my excitement and I LOVE YOU ALL”.
“We have now secured more screens to accommodate our numerous requests”.
See the full post below..
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After Combs was arrested based on the sealed indictment, the indictment was unsealed on Sept. 17.
The 54-year-old was charged with racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; as well as transportation to engage in prostitution, according to court documents obtained by NBC News.
The indictment alleged Combs “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct” for more than a decade, with prosecutors saying the purported behavior started around 2008.
“To do so,” the documents stated, “Combs relied on the employees, resources, and influence of the multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled—creating a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in, and attempted to engage in, among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice.”
According to NBC News, Combs pleaded not guilty and was denied bail.
“He’s going to fight this with all of his energy and all of his might,” his attorney Marc Agnifilo told reporters outside the courthouse prior to the arraignment, “and the full confidence of his lawyers.”
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele is making waves with the premiere of “Everybody Loves Jennifer”, which has dominated social media conversations.
The event was a star-studded affair, drawing prominent figures and dignitaries, including BBNaija alumni Angel Smith, Kassia, and Shaun.
The premiere was a resounding success, marked by the crew’s glamorous entrance and dazzling outfits that stole the spotlight.
BBNaija alumni were privileged to meet prominent Nollywood actors, including Stan Nze, Ngozi Nwosu, Lateef Adedimeji, Patience Ozokwor, and other notable figures.
Watch the videos below…
Beautiful Hottest doublekay kassia at premiere EverybodyLovesJenifa🔥🔥🔥 everything on point! the outfit 💯🌸bellanaija thank you for the video💃💃💃 #EverybodyLovesJenifa pic.twitter.com/k7Cuyuos2v
— Big Love (@bigHotbaby1) December 8, 2024
EverybodylovesJenifa!!!!! It’s a wrap🔥🔥👏👏 don’t forget everybodylovesJenifa drops in all cinemas on December 13th 🎦 🍿 #EverybodyLovesJenifa pic.twitter.com/DGcJy2iynr
— Big Love (@bigHotbaby1) December 8, 2024
Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal have entered the arena.
The Mandalorian star and his younger sister made for quite the fashionable pair as they attended the global premiere of Gladiator II at Leicester Square in London Nov. 13.
Pedro, 49, opted for an all black look for the occasion, sporting black trousers along with a black button up, revealing much of his chest. However, Lux, 32, went for an even more revealing look, donning a long black gown complete with turtleneck collar, black gloves, and—most daring of all—a slit on the left side of her dress that stretched from the middle of her torso all the way down to her thigh.
While this was one of the bolder options she has worn, Lux is no stranger to accompanying her brother on the red carpet, most recently appearing alongside him at the 2024 Emmy Awards in September.
And as Pedro previously explained, he has come to rely on Lux for support, despite their 17-year age difference.
Together, Jennifer Lopez and her teen Emme are unlimited.
Indeed, the Hustlers actress turned the Nov. 9 Los Angeles premiere of Wicked into a family affair as her 16-year-old joined her to support Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and the rest of the theatrical adaptation’s cast.
J.Lo walked the red carpet solo, but the teen—whom she shares, along with twin brother Max, with ex Marc Anthony—made the perfect plus one, as seen in the Maid in Manhattan star’s Nov. 11 Instagram Story, where she wrote, “Wicked! We loooved it.”
Rather than channeling Elphaba or Glinda for the rare outing, J.Lo opted to channel her inner Jenny from the Block, sporting a brown and cream Zuhair Murad gown with cutouts at the hips and beadwork all over. And while Emme didn’t walk the red carpet, they channeled the Good Witch, opting for a silk pink floral top with black pants and a bracelet.
Alba Baptista had a marvel-ous time celebrating her partner.
The Warrior Nun alum was all smiles while stepping out alongside her husband Chris Evans for the New York City premiere of his new movie Red One, which hits theaters Nov. 15.
In a video shared to X Nov. 11, Alba looked chic in a black dress, tights and heels as she climbed out of a black SUV after Chris, who was clad in light gray trousers, a dark gray shirt and black overcoat. And as the couple—who tied the knot in September 2023 following two years of dating—greeted friends and headed toward the red carpet, the Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris actress kept the Captain America star close, wrapping her arm around his back as they walked through the crowd.
Although she opted to stay out of the spotlight and not pose for photos on the red carpet, Alba supported him behind-the-scenes by turning the evening into a date night.
And Chris, 43, and Alba, 27, didn’t celebrate alone. The Marvel actor’s costars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kiernan Shipka and Lucy Liu were also among those who hit the carpet for the action-comedy’s screening.
‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Reveal the Magical Duo They Spent the Day With!
Michelle Yeoh is proving that blondes have more fun.
Indeed, the actress, who portrays Madame Morrible alongside Cynthia Erivo‘s Elphaba and Ariana Grande‘s Glinda in Wicked, attended the film’s Los Angeles premiere Nov. 9 sporting a brand new blonde bob.
The Oscar winner paired her new tresses with a sparkly black Balenciaga gown, featuring a witchy motif in honor of her character. She completed the look with a layered, diamond snake necklace and a diamond ring. And as she gushed, it was truly a night she would remember forever.
“I am so excited to be here,” Michelle told Zuri Hall and Justin Sylvester on the red carpet. “As you know, I haven’t even seen the film yet, so I am beyond excited. And to see all this—thank you, everyone, for showing up.
And while this isn’t the 62-year-old’s first time collaborating with Jon M. Chu—the duo worked together for Crazy Rich Asians in 2018—she has expressed nervousness toward her first time in a musical role, joking she was less scared to ride a motorcycle on a moving train than sing on screen. But she got through it thanks to her incredible cast.
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Oh, what a celebration Jon M. Chu is having today.
The Wicked director was MIA from the film’s premiere in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, as his wife Kristin Hodge is preparing to give birth to their fifth baby. But, just because he wasn’t there physically at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, doesn’t mean Jon didn’t pop into the Land of Oz in spirit.
Yes, the 45-year-old made sure to tap into the premiere’s livestream, dropping a few comments that inevitably became quite popular.
“I’m pretending I’m there while my wife pushes,” he commented on the Instagram Live Nov. 9, adding when he got a mention on the red carpet, “I love a shoutout!! Hahaha this hospital thinks I’m crazy.”
But he also made sure to keep fans up-to-date on his exciting activity, noting, “Shoutout to me in the cafeteriiiiaaaa!! Eating microwave pasta yo!!”
From the beginning, Jon has been candid about how thrilled he was that the pieces fell into place—especially when he was able to cast Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Good Witch, and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. And the casting of Ariana in particular came as a surprise.
Just call her Jenny from Oz.
Jennifer Lopez surprised and delighted fans alike at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked Nov. 9. And of course the “Let’s Get Loud” singer provided the ultimate fashion moment.
For the occasion at the historic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the “Jenny from the Block” singer donned a jaw-dropping brown and cream gown, complete with intricate beadwork all over. The halter top dress featured two cutouts—showing off her always toned abs—as well as a slit, perfect for posing. She completed the look with beaded bracelets, a sparkly clutch, and cream heels.
And the 55-year-old can hopefully add seeing Wicked in theaters to the holiday plans she has for herself and 16-year-old twins Emme and Max, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
“The holidays are such a special time for us, and they’ve always been since I was a little girl,” she recently told People. “And I really look forward to those moments when I can be with my sisters and just relax and have fun and create new memories.”
‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Reveal the Magical Duo They Spent the Day With!
Ariana Grande‘s biggest fans? Her family.
The actress, who portrays Glinda in Wicked, had her loved ones, including her mom Joan Grande and dad Edward Butera, on hand to celebrate at the Los Angeles premiere of the film.
In fact, the entire family—including her brother Frankie Grande and his husband Hale Leon—posed together on the Nov. 9 red carpet, marking an extra special night for Ariana, who is credited in the movie with her full name, Ariana Grande-Butera.
The reason? “Technically, it’s my little girl name,” the 31-year-old recently explained during her and costar Cynthia Erivo‘s appearance on The Streaming Service with Justin Hill. “Technically it’s little Ari’s name.”
“But, no, I just feel like this experience was such a homecoming for me,” Ariana continued. “I feel like I came home to myself in a lot of ways through what I learned from Glinda, from [Cynthia’s character] Elphaba and, you know, that was my name when I went to see the show when I was 10 years old—and it felt like a really lovely way of honoring that.”
Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Explain Why They Chose to Sing Live in ‘Wicked’ (Exclusive)
Ariana Grande‘s latest look is going to be popular.
After all, the Wicked star, who portrays Glinda in the film, attended the Los Angeles premiere at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in a pink and white Thom Browne dress, complete with matching gloves, a bow and sparkling crystal heels.
“I was inspired by the Wizard of Oz,” Grande told E! News‘ Justin Sylvester and Zuri Hall during a joint interview with Cynthia Erivo on Nov. 9. “And I wanted to nod to Shiz and Glinda at Shiz with the pink.”
Grande also shared that she wanted to wear a gingham pattern as a nod to Dorothy, while her crystal shoes are a nod to Shiz.
Meanwhile, Erivo, who portrays Elphaba, was glowing in a green Louis Vuitton look.
“I wanted to bring out the green,” Erivo said. “I hadn’t done it yet, so I figured this would be the best place for it.”
And while the “yes and?” singer’s latest fashion moment has proven to be more golden than the bricks that line Oz, she has pulled out all the stops when it comes to honoring her character. At the Jon M. Chu film’s Australia premiere, the 31-year-old mimicked a Glinda costume from the Wizard of Oz.
And the Tony winner didn’t want to know anything about what was going on with the audition process for her own sanity.
“I kept telling my team, ‘Do not give me any information. I don’t want to know,'” she continued. “‘I don’t want to know who’s gone in. I don’t want to know what people are being asked to do. I don’t want to know anything about it.'”
But according to the film’s director Jon M. Chu, once Cynthia entered the audition room, “She embodied this version of Elphaba that I had never seen.”
To see more wickedly talented stars who hit the red carpet for the movie’s premiere, keep reading.
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