Khaby Lame has left the US after being briefly detained by immigration agents for allegedly overstaying his visa, according to The Guardian. The TikTok star, whose legal name is Seringe Khabane Lame, was detained on Friday, 6 June, at an airport in Las Vegas. A spokesperson for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told the Guardian in a statement that he was released on the same day and has since left the country. Lame had arrived in the US on 30 April and had allegedly overstayed the terms of
Steph Curry’s Thirty Ink generated $173.5 million in revenue in 2024, according to CBNC. Thirty Ink is a brand conglomerate that houses all of Curry’s business entities, including Unanimous Media, Gentleman’s Cut bourbon, and Underrated Golf and Basketball. A high percentage of that revenue came from its partnership with Under Armour, where the basketball player launched the Curry Brand, a basketball and golf footwear and apparel brand company. He is also the president of that brand. In 2023, Curry was given $8.8 million Under Armour common shares, valued at $75 million
Starlink has received the green light to begin operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a previous ban. Reuters reported that the Democratic Republic of Congo said that it had become the latest African country to grant a license to Starlink. In March 2024, the Congolese government announced that Starlink was banned from operating in the country, following concerns from military officials that it could be used by rebel groups, such as the Rwandan-backed M23, which had taken over more territory than ever in the east of the country
Byron Allen is selling local television stations owned by his Allen Media Group (AMG), and Moelis & Co. is managing the deal. Allen Media Group announced the news on May 2, according to The Los Angeles Times. The company needs to pay down debt, Allen said in a statement. Over the past six years, the company has invested over $1 billion in acquiring stations with the hopes of becoming the largest independent television operator in the United States. Its portfolio includes 28 stations affiliated with ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox,
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has begun seizing Starlink equipment from local resellers as part of a crackdown aimed at reducing the illegal use of Starlink in the country. “Icasa has taken note, with serious concern, of recent reports alleging that Starlink may be offering its services within the Republic of South Africa without the requisite authorization,” the sector regulator said. Cracking down on the illegal use of Starlink The internet satellite company does not have a license to operate in South Africa as it refuses to
Rhode was recently acquired by e.l.f. fr $800 million, with the potential for an additional $200 million payout based on the brand’s future growth over the next three years, as reported by Forbes. Perhaps less well known, but essential to Rhode’s success, is longtime cosmetic chemist and BeautyStat founder Ron Robinson. Ron Robinson’s career With 30 years in the beauty industry, Robinson played a part in leading Rhode to success. Beauty Matter reported that his career began at Adelphi University, where he studied biology and chemistry, with the intention of
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is investigating the alleged illegal use of Starlink in the country. On Wednesday, Icasa stated that it has formally engaged with SpaceX and is currently awaiting a response, according to Bloomberg. “Icasa has taken note, with serious concern, of recent reports alleging that Starlink may be offering its services within the Republic of South Africa without the requisite authorization,” the sector regulator said. It adds: “To this end, Icasa has published a general notice reiterating that all entities offering electronic communications services
Twitch megastar Kai Cenat recently revealed that he turned away interest from major platforms, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Tubi, to retain complete control over Streamer University, his boot camp for aspiring creators. “We already been getting talks with different people,” Cenat said during a recent live stream, referencing interest from major streaming services. “But an idea like this so original you gotta keep it where it’s at.” A boot camp for creators Streamer University, a free, all-expenses-paid boot camp for emerging creators, took place from May 22 to
Tanzania has blocked access to X following an online hack of the Tanzania Police Force on Tuesday, May 21, 2025. The hack resulted in pornographic posts, which have since been deleted. It also falsely announced the death of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, leading to mass concern before the post was taken down. X blocked in Tanzania Following the hack, the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority instructed Internet service providers to limit access to X. The government backed the shutdown to ensure cybersecurity measures to reduce misinformation and maintain public order. The
The South African government will alter its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) regulations to allow Starlink to operate in the country. Bloomberg reported that the offer came at a last-minute meeting on Tuesday, 21 June. Foreign investors in South Africa’s telecom sector are required to allocate 30% of a project’s equity to Black-owned businesses to obtain a license. However, Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider will be allowed to meet BEE requirements through equity-equivalent investments instead. South Africa’s Workaround for Starlink South Africa created the BEE laws to address racial inequalities stemming from
