Forbes Names Wrestlemania In The Top 10 Most Valuable Sporting Events.

For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named WrestleMania one of the 10 most valuable sports events in the world. Ranking at no. 5 behind only the Super Bowl, Summer Olympics, Winter Olympics and FIFA's World Cup, The Grandest Stage of Them All is certainly among the most prestigious and elite global sporting events.

Fans from all 50 states and 35 countries descended on AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, setting a WWE attendance record of 101,763. WWE's previous attendance record was at WrestleMania 3 in 1987, when 93,173 fans filled the Pontiac Silverdome in Detroit.

Forbes notes that WrestleMania 32 generated a total of $29.4 million through a combination of live event, WWE Network and merchandise revenues, 18 percent higher than WrestleMania 31. Forbes also estimates The Show of Shows' brand value at $180 million..

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Burna Boy Refunds Ticket Money To A Fan Who Wasn't Singing Along In His Show!

Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has sent a man out of his show for not singing along to his song .The singer who was performing to excited fans said the man's face was not encouraging him because he just stood and watched the performance. The Self Acclaimed giant of Africa refunded the money back to the man and told him to leave the audience for true fans. Ain't that funny?

Jamie Foxx To Host 2018 BET Awards .

The Academy Award-winning actor and comedian Jamie Foxx, has been announced as the host for the BET Awards taking place at Microsoft Theater on June 24 in Los Angeles. Foxx, who hosts the game show “Beat Shazam,” last hosted the award show in 2009 – just days after Michael Jackson died. “This year’s @BetAwards are gonna be a party and celebration all in one cuz your boy is hosting and I’m #BackOnMyFunnySh-t so get ready,” Foxx, 50, quipped on Instagram. “We’re just gonna celebrate greatness and have a phuckin good time.” Meanwhile, Nigerian singers, Tiwa Savage and Davido, have been nominated for the Best International Act Music category at the awards. Both singers were nominated among international entertainment superstars listed for honours. American record producer and radio personality DJ Khaled tops the overall list, with six nominations.

BREAKING: South Africa Shuts Down High Commission In Nigeria.

The South African high commission in Nigeria has shut down operations temporarily. According to eNCA, a South African media house, the shut down was necessitated by the need for safety of workers in the commission. Lunga Ngqengelele, spokesperson to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said: "We have been in communication with the Nigerian government and we have been assured of the protection of the businesses belonging to SA" This story is just developing...

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