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Oscars: John Cena Strips Naked For Award Presentation
At the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday night, American professional wrestler and actor John Cena made a memorable appearance by presenting the award for best costume design in a unique way.
The 46-year-old wrestler walked onto the Dolby Theatre stage in Hollywood completely naked, using only the presenter’s card to cover his genitalia.
Host Jimmy Kimmel set up the comedic stunt by referencing a past Oscars streaker from 1974, prompting Cena to playfully continue the tradition.
As the audience chuckled at the memory of the historic Oscars streaker, host Jimmy Kimmel playfully pondered the idea of a contemporary nude dash across the stage, remarking, “Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
In a surprising twist, shirtless John Cena made an unexpected appearance, poking his head out from the stage corner.
Cena, however, swiftly changed his mind, informing Kimmel, “I do not want to do the streaker bit. I just do not feel right about it. It is an elegant event, you know; you should feel shame right now for suggesting such a tasteless joke.”
During the banter, Kimmel defended the comedic bit, stating it was “supposed to be funny.”
In a humorous comeback, Cena quipped, “The male body is not a joke!” Kimmel countered by mentioning Cena’s wrestling career, suggesting he wrestles in the nude.
Cena corrected him, saying, “Dude, I don’t wrestle naked. I wrestle in jorts!” The exchange continued with Kimmel humorously asserting, “Jorts are worse than naked!”
This light-hearted exchange added a playful and entertaining dynamic to the Oscars ceremony.
Following the banter, Cena made a bold entrance on stage with only a large envelope concealing his private parts, eliciting laughter from the audience.
However, faced with the challenge of opening the envelope without adjusting it, a quick cut ensued, revealing Cena in a golden toga resembling a curtain.
The comedic interlude seamlessly transitioned into presenting the award for best costume design, ultimately won by Holly Waddington, the designer for “Poor Things.”
Nollywood actress Annie Idibia has reappeared on social media nearly two months after her widely publicized separation from Nigerian music icon 2Baba.
Her return to Instagram has drawn significant attention, especially after she wiped her account clean, deleting all previous posts.
The actress’ sudden social media reset has fueled speculation about a fresh start, as fans and industry watchers analyze her next move.
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Annie and 2Baba, who share two children, officially ended their marriage in January 2025, following a public announcement by the singer.
Reports indicate that Annie sought rehabilitation after the breakup, while 2Baba has since moved on and is engaged to Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru.
Fans remain eager to see what comes next for the actress.
Nollywood actor Kunle Remi and his wife, Tiwi, are celebrating the arrival of their first child after enduring a difficult medical journey filled with unexpected challenges.
Sharing the news on Instagram on Wednesday, Remi reflected on the trials they faced, including a premature birth that required their baby to spend 80 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
He also revealed that Tiwi had to be on complete bed rest following a surprising medical discovery, while they both managed demanding schedules and frequent travel.
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“From an early arrival… to the unfolding of God’s perfect timing. Our story is living proof that God is God — unfailing, unwavering, and faithful till the very end,” Remi wrote, expressing gratitude for their journey.
Kunle and Tiwi’s love story captured public attention when the actor proposed during a visit to the U.S. in early 2024.
The couple later tied the knot in a grand wedding in January, attended by many Nollywood stars.
Following the announcement, fans, colleagues, and well-wishers flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the couple’s resilience and the joyous arrival of their baby.
The public dispute between renowned singer Timi Dakolo and Pastor Femi Lazarus has intensified, with Dakolo now accusing the Light Nation Church founder of profiting from ministry teachings.
The controversy first erupted when the two clashed over whether gospel artistes should charge fees for performing at church events.
Pastor Lazarus, in a widely circulated video, argued that gospel musicians should not demand payment for ministering, insisting that they should trust God for provision rather than seeking financial gain.
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According to him, gospel artistes are not mere entertainers but ministers of the gospel.
Dakolo, however, pushed back against this view, accusing pastors of pressuring gospel singers to offer their services for free.
He defended their right to earn a living, pointing out the financial responsibilities they face.
He also suggested that instead of expecting professional gospel musicians to perform without payment, pastors should focus on developing their church choirs.
Clarifying his stance, Dakolo stated that his response was made out of respect and love. He emphasized that, while he grew up in the church, he does not identify as a gospel artist.
However, he then shifted the discussion by accusing Pastor Lazarus of charging students for enrollment in his ministry school, which provides Christian teachings.
According to Dakolo, the school’s enrollment fee is approximately $150 per student, with about 1,000 students reportedly registered. He backed up his claims by sharing a screenshot that allegedly details the fee structure.
He criticized the pastor for monetizing what he described as a “freely given gift and revelation.”
“All this was said in love and with respect, sir. I am not a gospel artist but a Christian raised in church. Let’s not shift the goal post,” Dakolo stated.
“By your definition, if anyone charges to minister, they are not gospel artists; they are performers. And by that definition, if any preacher charges to teach and minister, they are merchants of hope and motivational speakers too.”
Questioning the structure of the ministry school, he added:
“Sir, you are charging as low as $150 per person for your school of ministry, teaching and preaching Jesus, probably having as much as 1,000 students. Let’s do the maths. You even have premium and standard for God’s house? Are you not selling the gift and revelation freely given to you? Again, let’s not keep shifting the goal post.”
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