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Why I hid my illness for 17 years – Celine Dion

Published

7 months ago

June 12, 2024

Canadian singer, Celine Dion, has made a shocking revelation about her health, sharing that she has been living with Stiff Person Syndrome for 17 years.

In an interview with Hoda Kotb on the Today Show, the Canadian singer opened up about her secret struggle with the rare neurological disorder.

Dion revealed that she began experiencing symptoms in 2008 but didn’t disclose her diagnosis until 2022.

She revealed that she was secretly battling the illness while managing her late husband, Rene Angelil’s cancer battle and raising their children.

She shared that she was driven to speak out about her illness because keeping it hidden from her fans and loved ones had become a heavy burden.

Celine Dion remains determined to continue performing, vowing to return to the stage, even if she has to “crawl” or use her hands to communicate.

She said: “We did not know what was going on [with me]. I did not take the time… I should have stopped, took the time to figure it out.

“And like it wasn’t enough, my husband as well is fighting for his own life. I had to raise my kids, I had to hide, I had to try to be a hero – while feeling my body leaving me,’ she continued. ‘[I was] holding on to my own dreams.”

Dion’s journey with Stiff Person Syndrome is documented in her upcoming documentary, “I Am: Celine Dion,” set to release on June 25.

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I received N80m tax bill after revealing my weekly income – Food critic Opeyemi Famakin

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4 hours ago

January 19, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Celebrity food critic, Opeyemi Famakin, has revealed why he would no longer discuss his finances.

He said that he received N80 million tax bill hours after revealing his income in an interview.

Famakin disclosed that the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS, contacted him through email in less than 48 hours after the revelation.

He made this known in his latest interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, while discussing his financial journey as a food critic.

Narrating the unexpected encounter and the timing, Famakin suggested that his public statement prompted the attention from the tax authority.

“Two days after I mentioned my finances, LIRS sent me an email, they billed me N80 million, I paid it o. It was like play.

“However, I would never talk about my finances again. Even though I told them ‘allegedly,’ they said no, but let’s not discuss it. I’m now a proud tax payer.”

The food critic had sparked online reactions in 2022, after claiming to be the highest paid food critic in Nigeria with N9 million earning in a bad week.

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Funke Akindele express shock after fan ask about sex life

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1 day ago

January 18, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Actress and producer Funke Akindele has expressed shock after a fan questioned her under her comment section about her sex life.

The producer took to her page to share some photos promoting songs from the soundtrack of her latest movie, “Everybody loves Jenifa”.

The photos shared online by Funke Akindele triggered diverse reactions from her fans. However, a comment from one of her fans caught the attention of many.

The fan asked Funke Akindele if she makes time for sex and intimacy amid her hard work. She asked:

“Mama hope u Dey get time dey collect preek u, u are trying with the hard work. Create time to collect preek and massage. I love u and all u do.”

Surprised, the actress responded, saying saying. “judasthebeadmaker ha!!! Madamu 😂😂😂😂🏃‍♀️‍➡️

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I just asked Dami if anyone else slept with her after we broke up and she fainted – Portable breaks silence

Published

2 days ago

January 17, 2025

Austin Ojomah

*Unfollow her again

By Francesca Hangeior

Controversial Nigerian singer Portable is currently the talk of the internet following his reconciliation with his girlfriend, Queen Dami.

Recall that the former Oyo Queen had reconciled with Portable, months after their social media spat, which left many dragging her.

Defending his woman, Portable slammed trolls for trying to destroy his home.

According to reports online, the mother of one has been reportedly rushed to the hospital after fainting. A clip making rounds online showed the beauty entrepreneur lying on the lap of her friend as she was been driven to the hospital.

Reacting to the video, Portable revealed that Dami fainted after he queried her over her body count. He stated that he asked her if she had slept with anyone else during their fallout and she fainted.

“I asked her if anyone slept with her when we broke up, and she fainted. Why will she faint? No be you say you wan love me back? Before you say you no love me, now love don come. So love dey go dey come? Love come na scam, love no come na scam. I just asked her if they tear her or no tear her. And she fainted”.

The lovebirds have since unfollowed each other on Instagram.