Roger Mayweather, a renowned boxer and trainer who was also the uncle of undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather, passed away at the age of 58. The former American boxer, who had battled with diabetes, achieved the feat of a two-weight world champion in an illustrious 72-fight career spanning 17 years. He served as the trainer for his nephew Floyd when he made his professional debut in 1996 for two years until Floyd Sr. was released from prison. Roger then resumed his role in 2000 and continued as his trainer until 2012, guiding Floyd to become the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Confirming the sad news, Mayweather expressed, "My uncle was one of the most significant individuals in my life, both inside and outside of the ring." "Roger was not only a great champion but...

Idris Elba, after announcing he tested positive for coronavirus with his wife, Sabrina by his side, faced backlash which prompted him to respond to the criticism.   Sabrina was seated next to Idris as he made the announcement on Monday, March 16, leading to negative reactions as many believed she should have been quarantined due to not being tested at the time.   Addressing the controversy in a live Twitter session, Idris shared his feelings after the diagnosis, explaining the reasoning behind Sabrina's proximity to him.   He conveyed, "Yesterday was good and bad. Bad because I tested positive, but it was also good because it opened up a lot of conversation around it. I think it made it a lot more real for some people. Definitely made it more real for me and my family.   "There was s...

South Africa has now confirmed 116 cases of the coronavirus, with 31 new cases reported late Tuesday. This marked a significant spike from the 85 cases reported earlier on the same day. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize confirmed the increase, with 14 of the cases attributed to local transmissions. Mkhize also assured that background information on how the patients were infected has been collected, but due to patient confidentiality, full details will not be disclosed. The minister also emphasized the ethical obligation to immediately alert patients once results become available. Among the new cases is a 2-year-old boy from the Western Cape, the youngest confirmed case. There are also detailed travel histories provided for several other confirmed cases in the country. This includes cases in Kw...

Award-winning American comedian Kathy Griffin has shared the sad news of her mother's passing, Maggie Griffin, on Twitter.   She described her mother as her best friend and expressed her deep sorrow at her passing.   Griffin's tweet read: "My Mom, the one and only, Maggie Griffin, passed away today. I am gutted. My best friend. I’m shaking. I won’t ever be prepared. I’m so grateful you guys got to be part of her life. You knew her. You loved her. She knew it. Oh, and OF COURSE she went on St Patrick’s Day. 💔💔💔 "   Maggie Griffin was 99 years old.  

Oprah Winfrey has addressed the reports alleging that her house was raided and she was arrested on sex trafficking charges.   On Tuesday night, the media mogul's name trended as the No. 1 topic on Twitter. Multiple reports claimed that her residence in Boca Raton, Florida, was undergoing a raid, and that she had been taken into custody on charges related to sex trafficking and possession of child pornography.   Several Twitter users expressed enthusiasm about the news, mocking her for producing documentaries about men accused of sexual assault while having her own controversies.     However, it has been revealed that the rumors were unfounded and were initiated by QAnon, a far-right group known for concocting outlandish...

Oprah Winfrey has responded to reports indicating that her residence was raided and she was detained on sex trafficking charges. On Tuesday night, the media icon's name trended as the top topic on Twitter, with multiple reports alleging that her home in Boca Raton, Florida, was undergoing a raid and that she had been apprehended on charges related to sex trafficking and possession of child pornography. Several Twitter users appeared enthusiastic about the news and ridiculed her for making documentaries about men accused of sexual assault while having her own secrets. However, it emerged that the rumors were unfounded and had been initiated by QAnon, a far-right group centered on an anonymous individual refer...

Reports suggest that Princess Beatrice is postponing her wedding once again, this time due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.   According to sources cited by People, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth may have to reschedule her upcoming wedding for the third time, following previous date changes related to her father's association with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.   In February, a source informed People, "The date was changed two times to adjust [around Andrew’s scandal]. It will be smaller than the original plan."   Beatrice, the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, had planned to marry on May 29 at St. James’s Palace in London, with a reception at Queen Elizabeth's gardens at Buckingham Palace.   However, due to the coronavirus spread, the Qu...

The World Health Organization has cautioned against the use of Ibuprofen for symptoms of coronavirus such as a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever. The warning was issued following concerns raised by French health officials regarding the potential of anti-inflammatory drugs to exacerbate the effects of the virus. Referring to a recent study in The Lancet medical journal, French Health Minister Olivier Veran suggested that an enzyme, which is amplified by anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, might aid and worsen COVID-19 infections. Veran emphasized that individuals with coronavirus symptoms should opt for paracetamol as an alternative, and those already using anti-inflammatory drugs should seek advice from their doctor. Addressing the study, WHO spokesm...