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Jay z's roc nation files claims against deepfake

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Jay z's company roc nation have filed takedown notices against "deep fake" video that uses artificial intelligence as a form of impersonation. This deep fake used artificial intelligence to make him rap billy Joel's we didn't start the fire and hamlets "to be or not to be" soliloquy. An anonymous creator of the YouTube videos known as "synthesis" explained that the copyright notices were filed by roc nation stating that the content unlawfully uses A.I to impersonate.  Deep fake videos have already caused great controversy in political and celebrity circles with California outlawing them in 2018  and Facebook banning them. The technology has been used viciously to create obscene and offensive videos about celebrities.- the porn Hub website banned deep fakes in 2018

Starboy features on akon's "escape"

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Nigerian superstar wizkid has featured on a new song with Senegalese mogul called "escape" Nigerian sensational artist wizkid has recently featured in a new release by akon tilted escape This is not the first time the duo have worked  on a song. Recall that in his second album titled  ayo he had featured akon on the song "for you" The song talks about two lovers who have the intentions to run away to their interest. It's an apposite and timely release considering the containment which has restricted movements accross the world.wi

Is Kim and Kanye falling apart?

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The quarantine may perhaps be a sort of reunion and evocation of pleasant memories for some partners, certainly not for Kim and Kanye. They would naturally be catching up with bussiness schedules and shows as Daily routine but because of the quarantine Kim and Kanye have been forced to stay back. And reports say that Kanye has really been "getting on her nerves" According to a source which informed us-weekly they've been arguing a lot since the quarantine with Kim complaining about the huge parental duties  all left to her. Apparently with Kanye  busy "creating", he's showed no concerns whatsoever. Despite the litany of chefs, nannies, and attendants they've got,  facts are unclear whether they have been forced to furlough the staffs because of the California shelter at home order. Kim doesn't really look perturbed as she's been posting pictures of herself and the kids.  "Like most days we literally don't get out of our paja...

Drake, Justin and Celine dion pay tribute to COVID 19workers

Drake and Justin beiber were among a panoply of very important celebrities who featured on stranger together, tous esemble, a Canadian t.v to raisefunds for charity . Celebrities such as Michael bubble, Celine Dione, Ryan Reynolds, will arnett and Amy poehler also featured on the special. They beckoned on people to donate to food banks Canada. Drake was deeply appreciative and greatful for the effort being made by this frontline workers. "Jut to see the morale, the smiles, the high spirits on everyone's face that I got o encounter in that situation. Despite everything giving, it's inspiring to see people leave their families everyday and go to work amid the crisis as dangerous as it is" Beiber meanwhile confirmed he was under self isolation while saying.  "sending our love and prayers we are going to get through this together.

It will take six weeks to restart economy says FG

The federal government has stated that restarting the economy might take about six weeks which would be in intermittent phases of 2 weeks. Speaking on the president's directive to ease the prolonged lockdown in Lagos, FCT and ogun states respectively the chairman of the COVID 19 task force and secretary to the federal gorvernment boss mustapha said the federal gorverent would gradually ease the lockdown in the aforementioned states partially in adherence to the presidents order. He also reiterated that  those affected institutions would be required to maintain certain health standards. According to him  "The first strategy Is designed to reduce the pain of socio-economic disruptions while strengthening public health response to ultimately revive the economy and provide succor to the poor and vulnerable" He said businesses must also make arrangements for physical distancing on their premises and provide thermometers for temperature checks.  Gatherings of more th...

I was nearly aborted, says BB Naija winner

In an exclusive interview with Ike, her partner ex bbnaija housemate and winner mercy eke has recalled nostalgic childhood memories.  According to her, she was nearly aborted by her mother as a child due to immense pressure from her relatives. Apparently after having so many kids she  had "accidentally" conceived mercy. In a splurge of emotions she explained that one of her mother'srelatives had come up to her mom on a certain day and demanded " what are you still carrying that child for, don't u think it's high time u aborted it" she also recalls that after this her mum tried fruitlessly to abort her by sometimes intentionally jumping down from a tree while on the farm. After this touching revelation by her mum, She said she had vowed to be successful in life no matter what it demanded. Mercy eke emerged the first female winner of  the reality t.v show big brother naija after a decade of its existence.

Hold Government responsible, says nollywood actor.

Nollywood actor Alex ekubo has urged Nigerians to hold the FG accountable not, him. In an exclusive live interview on Instagram, Nigerian actor Alex ekubo has expressed his disappointment and pains at the biting effect of the corona virus pandemic. According to him, every one is going through hardship and as such he could only do his bit to support. "Listen I'd say this again I cannot kill myself for anybody or anything I can only do my best. The government should be held accountable for what is currently bedeviling Nigerians not entertainers. It is their duty to manage this crisis" Since the inception of this pandemic, Nigerian entertainers have been enjoined to send relief packages accross to vulnerable citizens. However it is inevitably doubtful how far the sustenance can continue without the ease in the lockdown.