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  • Tiwa Savage Claps Back After Troll Comments Cross the Line Into Parenting

    Tiwa Savage Claps Back After Troll Comments Cross the Line Into Parenting

    According to The Guardian Nigeria, Tiwa Savage responded to a persistent online troll after comments reportedly escalated into attacks involving her son, signaling she’s done ignoring harassment.

    The report frames it as a boundary-setting moment, highlighting how female stars often face extreme policing of their bodies and private lives online.

    It notes the incident reignited broader conversations about cyberbullying and the limits of “comment section culture.”

    For verification, the story references Tiwa’s own reaction on social media and subsequent amplification by major entertainment platforms that summarized the episode, quoting her stance that she will “no longer tolerate such behaviour” where her child is concerned.

    Echotitbits take: This is bigger than a clapback—it’s a warning shot that may push more stars toward legal or platform-based action. Watch whether brands and industry groups begin openly backing talent against cyberbullying.

    Source: The Guardian Nigeria — January 10, 2026 — https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/weekend-beats/savage-mode-activated-as-tiwa-fires-back-takes-brave-step-against-online-hate/

    The Guardian Nigeria 2026-01-10
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  • Kate Beckinsale addresses weight-loss comments, linking her body changes to grief

    Kate Beckinsale addresses weight-loss comments, linking her body changes to grief

    2025-12-31 14:57:00

    According to E! Online, Kate Beckinsale addressed comments about being “too thin,” explaining that grief has affected her appetite after the deaths of her mother and stepfather.

    Other reporting notes she described her thinness as a visible expression of grief in a video posted online.

    • E! Online (EOnline.com): “Not hungry.”
    • The Independent (Independent.co.uk): “physical manifestation of grief.”

    Echotitbits take: This is a reminder that celebrity ‘body discourse’ often ignores context. Watch for whether Beckinsale steps back from social media, or uses the moment to push for more responsible commentary norms around grief and health.

    Source: E! News— 2025-12-31 — https://www.eonline.com/news/1426762/kate-beckinsale-on-weight-loss-after-moms-death

    E! News
    2025-12-31
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  • Kate Beckinsale addresses weight-loss comments, linking her body changes to grief

    Kate Beckinsale addresses weight-loss comments, linking her body changes to grief

    2025-12-31 14:57:00

    According to E! Online, Kate Beckinsale addressed comments about being “too thin,” explaining that grief has affected her appetite after the deaths of her mother and stepfather.

    Other reporting notes she described her thinness as a visible expression of grief in a video posted online.

    • E! Online (EOnline.com): “Not hungry.”
    • The Independent (Independent.co.uk): “physical manifestation of grief.”

    Echotitbits take: This is a reminder that celebrity ‘body discourse’ often ignores context. Watch for whether Beckinsale steps back from social media, or uses the moment to push for more responsible commentary norms around grief and health.

    Source: E! News— 2025-12-31 — https://www.eonline.com/news/1426762/kate-beckinsale-on-weight-loss-after-moms-death

    E! News
    2025-12-31
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  • Mohbad’s Widow Denies ‘New Baby’ Claims, Calls It a Smear Campaign

    Mohbad’s Widow Denies ‘New Baby’ Claims, Calls It a Smear Campaign

    2025-12-30 11:00:00
    Reporting by TheCable Lifestyle indicates Omowunmi (Mohbad’s widow) has denied claims that she welcomed a second child with another man, describing the allegation as a smear campaign.
    Her reaction followed renewed online chatter, with multiple outlets citing her response and urging the public to disregard the claim.
    The episode shows how quickly misinformation can scale around high-profile grief stories, even without any credible evidence.

    Other outlets carrying the same denial include The Eagle Online: “This smear campaign is funny asf…” and QED.ng: “this smear campaign is funny asf…”, both citing her statement.

    Echotitbits take:
    This story is best treated as rumour-control, not speculation fuel. The denial is direct and consistent across multiple reports. Watch for whether her camp takes legal steps to deter repeat claims and whether platforms reduce amplification of defamatory content.
    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 29, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/mohbads-wife-denies-welcoming-child-with-another-man/
    TheCable Lifestyle
    2025-12-29
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  • NBA ref backlash turns personal again as Last Two Minute Report fuels online fire

    NBA ref backlash turns personal again as Last Two Minute Report fuels online fire

    Front Office Sports

    2025-12-19 15:00:00
    Front Office Sports reports that referee criticism is sliding from performance review into personal attacks—an issue the NBA keeps confronting as transparency tools meet social media outrage.

    A flashpoint cited in coverage is a Last Two Minute Report tied to a Nuggets–Rockets ending, adding fresh oxygen to the debate about accountability versus harassment in NBA discourse.

    – NBA (Official L2M Report page): “Last Two Minute Report…”
    – Houston Chronicle (News outlet): “Last Two Minute Report says errors… benefited Nuggets…”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: The NBA’s transparency era is a double-edged sword: more data to explain calls, but also more receipts for online mobs. Watch for league messaging and platform measures aimed at protecting officials—without looking like the NBA is avoiding legit scrutiny.

    Source: Front Office Sports — 19 Dec 2025 — https://frontofficesports.com/nba-refs-personal-attacks/
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    2025-12-19