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Natalie Portman and her boyfriend, Tanguy Destable, have reportedly welcomed their first baby together. People reported on Saturday, September 5, that Portman, 45, quietly gave birth in August. Further details have not been immediately shared. Us reached out to a rep for the actress for comment. Portman’s newest addition joins her two older children with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied, to whom she was married from 2012 to 2024. The pair previously welcomed son Aleph in June 2011 and daughter Amalia in February 2017. Portman revealed in April that she was pregnant with her and Destable’s first baby together. Related: Celebrity Babies of 2026: Stars…
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi reached a rare Premier League milestone on Saturday as Fulham suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage. Iwobi became only the fifth player in Premier League history to make at least 100 appearances for three different clubs. The 30-year-old reached the landmark after starting for Fulham against Palace, taking his appearances for the club to 100. He previously made 100 appearances for Arsenal and 123 for Everton. Iwobi now joins Gareth Barry, Rory Delap, Gary Speed and James Milner in the exclusive group. However, the milestone was overshadowed by another disappointing…
Several parts of Abuja will experience a temporary power outage on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as the Transmission Company of Nigeria carries out scheduled maintenance at the 132kV Apo Transmission Substation. According to TCN on X on Saturday, the maintenance exercise will take place between 9:00am and 5:00pm and will involve the stringing and latching of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) on the two 132kV Katampe–Apo Transmission Lines, Lines 1 and 2, between towers T130 and T132. TCN said the exercise will affect electricity supply to customers in Lugbe, Garki, Area 1, National Hospital, Guzape, Asokoro and surrounding areas. “Consequently, the…
I love field recordings. I love making them. I love them when they’re incorporated into my ambient music. They’re great background noise for working or sleeping. But they’re also great for active listening, focusing in on the fine nuances of burbling brooks or urban chaos. Earth Garden gives you a globe to explore with real field recordings taken from various locations. Earth Garden is inspired by Radio Garden (which you should also check out) except, instead of exploring the world via radio, it’s environmental sounds. There are waves lapping at the shores of remote islands in the Atlantic, a chorus…
The Real Housewives of New York City’s Erin Lichy is breaking down the lingering misconceptions about her character ahead of the hit series’ season 16 premiere. “I don’t really give a sh** what people think about me,” Erin, 39, exclusively told Us on Tuesday, September 1, ahead of the hit Bravo show’s Tuesday, September 8, season 16 premiere. “No, I’m kidding. Sometimes I do.” She continued, “I feel like people think that I’m so pampered, and I have worked so hard. I was not given anything. I mean, I definitely grew up in a comfortable way, and I grew up…
Ajadi ends where he began, facing forward. “Afrilition”, he writes, is the light towards a twenty first century African civilisation, a platform for intergenerational awakening. That the African world is ready to express itself fully and to define tomorrow in its own likeness. That the wealth that posterity builds will be measured by the capacity and the practices it leaves for the people who come after. His closing note is both hopeful and demanding, and he knows it. Struggle will come, but dignity, imagination and solidarity are renewable resources, and they renew exactly to the extent that we allow them…
The Deputy Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Lere Oyewumi, on Saturday flagged off the construction of a 0.5-kilometer Akinola-Agbaraale road project in Iwo, Osun State, saying local contractors must be encouraged to handle developmental projects in the state to stimulate the economy. Oyewumi, the lawmaker representing Osun West in the Senate, said the road was chosen for construction by him and the leadership of the Accord Party in Iwo Local Government due to its importance to the socio-economic activities of the residents, and assured that more of such interventions should be expected from the ruling party in the state.…
When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there’s a demo clip showing how to set up the feature running in Xcode 27’s Device Hub. It lets you pair two iPhones, using one as your main device and the other as its “companion.”Launching the feature now makes sense with the expected launch of the foldable iPhone Ultra right around the corner. People…
The Dancing With the Stars troupe for season 35 has been revealed. News broke on Friday, September 4, that Jaxon Willard, Carter Williams and Onye Stevenson will all return to the ballroom, alongside newcomer Kamri Peterson. “Season 35 Troupe,” an Instagram post read, announcing the casting news. “Help us show some love to Kamri, Jaxon, Carter and Onye! 🔥.” Willard, 24, Williams, 24, and Stevenson, 23, joined the DWTS troupe during 2025’s season 34, where they performed in pre-commercial “bumpers” and in the background of the competitive routines. The trio appeared alongside Hailey Bills, who was promoted to pro for…
The House of Representatives has dissolved all its ad hoc committees following their failure to conclude their assignments and submit reports within the time prescribed by the Standing Orders. The directive was contained in a circular signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Sidi Ibrahim, and addressed to all chairmen and members of the ad hoc committees. According to the circular, the dissolution took effect from Friday, 28 August. The Clerk said the decision followed earlier announcements by the House urging the committees to conclude their assignments and submit their reports in line with the Rules and established…
