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Ghislaine Maxwell: Jury Sees Never-Before-Seen Photos of Epstein And Defendant
Prosecutors in Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial have presented previously unseen photos linking the socialite to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
The evidence to show their closeness came as a third accuser testified that Ms Maxwell, 59, set up paid “massages” for Epstein that turned sexual.
Ms Maxwell is accused of grooming underage girls for abuse between 1994 and 2004.
She has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and seven other charges.
Ms Maxwell – who has British, American and French citizenship – has been in a US jail since her arrest last year. She faces up to 80 years in prison if convicted.
Prosecutors have called Ms Maxwell and Epstein, her former boyfriend and business associate, “partners in crime”, presenting documents on Monday showing that he had wired her more than $30m (£23m) over an eight-year period.
Epstein died in 2019 in jail while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide.
Jurors on Tuesday were shown the contents of never-before-seen digital evidence seized by the FBI during a 2019 raid on Epstein’s Manhattan home.
Among them are photographs of two of Ms Maxwell’s accusers in various states of undress, and of parts of Epstein’s now-infamous Florida mansion, but the trove also contains several pictures of the duo together, sometimes embracing or being intimate with each other.
Of particular note are a framed photo sitting on a table that shows the couple kissing and a sketch of Ms Maxwell mounted on a bathroom wall.
A “help wanted” flyer for massage therapists in the area is included in the trove of evidence.
The court also heard the readout of a document registered under Ms Maxwell’s name – and found on a hard drive in Epstein’s home – that describes the two as “rarely apart”.
“Jeffrey and Ghislaine share many mutual interests and they have a lot of fun together,” its unidentified author wrote. “On top of being partners they are also best of friends.”
Also on Tuesday, a woman named Carolyn – now in her 30s – alleged she had multiple sexual encounters with Epstein from age 14 to 18.
Named in the Maxwell indictment as “Minor Victim 4”, she was introduced to the wealthy duo by Virginia Roberts (now Giuffre), one of Epstein’s most vocal accusers.
The witness testified that she had dropped out of school after the seventh grade and was in need of money.
Upon their first visit to Epstein’s Florida home, both girls participated in a massage that ended with Ms Roberts having sex with their host while Carolyn allegedly watched.
She claimed Ms Maxwell paid her $300 and took her number, later saying she had “a great body for Mr Epstein and his friends”.
Carolyn told the court she went back to the home more than a hundred times, sometimes three times a week, until she turned 18.
“Something sexual happened every single time,” she said.
She testified that Ms Maxwell would often welcome her or provide an update on Epstein’s whereabouts, adding that – as she could not pronounce her hostess’s first name – she simply called her “Maxwell”.
Ms Maxwell would pay her each time, she added, and paid extra on occasions she brought friends with her.
The witness said both adults had known she was very young. She recounted an invitation to visit Epstein’s private island when she was 14 years old; she said she refused because she had no passport and her mother would not let her go.
Carolyn said she had a child by the time she hit 18 and went back to visit Epstein again.
“He asked me if I had any younger friends, and I said no. And that’s when I realized I was too old,” she said.
Defence lawyers for Ms Maxwell have said she is being scapegoated for Epstein’s crimes.
Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶
Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.
The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.
And the big question now is:
Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂
Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.
One X user joked:
“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”
Another simply said:
“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”
But then came “Lembe.” 🔥
The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.
Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.
And it didn’t stop there.
‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED
On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.
One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.
From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.
Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:
Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥
So, let’s settle this once and for all:
Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?
Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇
RUAN-Badkid.96 is a Nigerian recording artist whose music refuses to live inside a single genre. Blending Afrobeat, Afrofusion, trap, hip-hop, melodic rap, R&B, and global influences, he creates records that move effortlessly between raw street energy, soulful storytelling, and infectious melodies. Whether delivering hard-hitting bars, emotional love songs, or rhythm-driven African records, his sound is defined by authenticity rather than limitation.
Inspired by both African culture and international music, RUAN-Badkid.96 embraces the confidence and ambition of global hip-hop while staying deeply connected to his roots. His lyrics explore love, heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, social injustice, hope, and the everyday realities of life. He doesn’t create music to follow trends, he creates music to reflect truth, emotion, and human experience.
Behind his fearless image is an artist who believes in kindness, equality, justice, and genuine human connection. His appearance may be intimidating, but his message is rooted in compassion and authenticity. Every record carries a piece of his journey, proving that strength and vulnerability can exist in the same voice.
For RUAN-Badkid.96, music is more than entertainment, it’s a language, a testimony, and a lifelong mission to connect with people through honesty, versatility, and unforgettable sound.
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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype
If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.
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