“I don’t fall in love anymore” — Tems speaks on modern relationships

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as **Tems**, has ignited widespread discussion across social media and public platforms following her candid remarks on the challenges of love and dating in contemporary society.

In a recent interview clip that has resurfaced and gone viral, Tems shared her honest perspective on romantic dynamics, stating, “Honestly, I don’t fall in love anymore because a lot of these men just want to penetrate.” She described many men’s intentions as “very obvious,” often lacking deeper emotional connection or a genuine desire for a serious relationship that could lead to marriage. The comments, originally made during a conversation on the *Korty Konversation* podcast with media personality Korty EO, have sparked intense debates about trust, emotional vulnerability, and the state of modern dating, particularly among young Nigerians.

Tems, celebrated for her soulful R&B-infused Afrobeats sound and hits like “Free Mind,” “Love Me Jeje,” and her collaborative work, has long been open about her personal growth and self-awareness. In the discussion, she highlighted a perceived shift in relationship expectations, where physical attraction often overshadows emotional depth and long-term commitment. Her remarks have resonated with many, prompting reflections on authenticity in romance amid evolving societal norms.

This is not Tems’ first exploration of these themes. In a December 2025 interview with *Complex*, she outlined clear **red flags** in potential partners: anyone who is not interested in being a genuine friend or showing curiosity about her as a person. “Someone who is not trying to be your friend is a red flag. Anybody who isn’t curious about you is also a red flag,” she said. “Because what are we doing? Why are we here if you don’t want to know me? If he or she doesn’t want to know more about you, end the relationship.” She described herself as a “lover girl” at heart but emphasized the importance of self-love and caution based on past experiences.

Earlier reflections from Tems include her 2024 comments on *Flow with Korty*, where she expressed a desire for “something deep but really real, not blind,” and shared that she had not yet experienced falling in love in the traditional sense. She defined love as choosing to remain in someone’s life despite annoyances, rooted in mutual respect and presence rather than fleeting passion.

Her openness has drawn mixed reactions online. Supporters praise her vulnerability and see her words as a mirror to broader frustrations with superficial dating culture. Critics and defenders have engaged in lively debates about gender expectations, personal standards, and the pressures of fame on private life. Many young women have echoed similar sentiments, while some men have pushed back or reflected on the need for more intentional relationships.

Tems has consistently focused on her artistry and personal well-being rather than public romance. She has addressed rumors about her personal life, including friendships in the industry, while prioritizing her music career. Her latest project, the EP *Love Is A Kingdom*, further explores themes of love, self-discovery, and emotional kingdoms in a poetic and introspective way.

A representative for Tems noted that her comments stem from personal reflection and a commitment to authenticity, not a blanket judgment. “Tems values genuine connection and continues to approach life and love with honesty and growth in mind,” the statement read.

As the conversation continues to trend, Tems’ remarks have highlighted ongoing dialogues about emotional intelligence, mutual respect, and redefining healthy relationships in a fast-paced, digitally influenced world. Fans and commentators alike are using the moment to share stories and advocate for more meaningful interactions beyond surface-level encounters.

Tems remains one of Africa’s most influential musical voices, blending vulnerability with strength in both her music and public persona. Her willingness to discuss complex personal topics continues to endear her to audiences who appreciate her unfiltered perspective.

Katie Price reveals new tattoo tribute to her husband Lee Andrews as she says she's 'madly in love' and 'doesn't care' what anyone thinks about the whirlwind romance

 Katie Price revealed her new tattoo tribute to her husband Lee Andrews in her latest YouTube vlog uploaded on Tuesday.

The former glamour model, 47, initially tied the knot with the businessman, 42, in January just weeks after meeting, before holding a second, legal ceremony – much to the shock and concern of fans and family, due to reports of Lee being a scammer.  

But Katie has made it clear she doesn't care what anyone thinks of the entrepreneur and last week got 'Lee' inked on her finger.

She says in the clip: 'I'm having another tattoo for Lee because I'm madly and deeply in love. You can call me crazy but I don't care what anyone thinks.'

Katie then said of her many exes: 'They were all rehearsals and rebounds. But I wouldn't have it any other way. When I am old I will look back and know I had an eventful life. I have lots of stories.'

'I'm having Lee, why not? Why not?,' Katie said of the new tattoo for her husband as the cameraman asked her: 'Are you mad?' 

She responded: 'I'm a lunatic. I'm crazy, I'm nuts but I've got a heart of gold. My head is switched on somewhere but you live once and I want to do it, so why not?'

Katie and Lee already had each other's names inked on their hands in Dubai and proudly showed them off afterwards.

They also both got the angel number '11:11′ which is symbolises connection and new beginnings.

It comes after Lee's latest lies emerged as he stumbled through a car crash interview on Monday.

The so called businessman has boasted himself quite the linguist and claimed to speak 12 languages fluently, however when asked to show off his skills struggled through just three.

Lee has also said he 'works closely' with Kim Kardashian's mother, Kris Jenner, which a source close to the billionaire family denying this to Daily Mail. 

However despite Lee's apparent untruths, even admitting last week to lying on his CV which he blamed on a former unnamed PA, Katie still appeared more loved-up than ever, posting a meme about 'pure love' with 'no lies or secrets'.

In his latest interview Lee managed to speak about his wife in Spanish, despite referring to her incorrectly as his girlfriend, before the wheels came off when he was asked to do the same in Hindi and Arabic.

He told The Sun: 'I don't know the word for woman in Hindi. Hindi, I'm going to struggle with because it's like broken down. And anyone who listens to Hindi will say, 'that's not right' and I want to get it right. But let me try it in Hindi for you'. 

Before going on to claim he found speaking Russian easier with Russian people as he can 'bounce off them'.

Elsewhere in the interview Lee said: 'I work with her mother directly. Kim, or should we say her mother, who manages most of her outlets... from what I understand, Kim doesn't have a voice. Kim. And obviously they've got their legal team'.

Last week Lee admitted he lied on his CV as he addressed fraud allegations after it was previously claimed that he spent three weeks locked up in a Dubai jail.

This was as a result of him allegedly forging his ex-girlfriend's signature to take out a £200,000 loan in her name and has been banned from leaving the United Arab Emirates. He denies this.

On Friday, Lee was also hit with a fresh accusation that he took $1000 from another woman and has thus far failed to pay her back - he denied the claims on Instagram soon after.

Lee, who is a self-proclaimed 'millionaire', has also claimed that he studied at Cambridge University and has a PhD.

His LinkedIn profile previously stated he was a 'Member Of The Board of Advisors' for the Labour Party and 'Director of Philanthropy at The King’s Trust', formerly The Prince’s Trust. 

However, the businessman has now admitted his CV was embellished, claiming a former personal assistant was responsible. 

He added that he does not manage his own LinkedIn or social media accounts. 

However, he conceded that his CV definitely needs to change, admitting 'it's not good' by any means. 

The Sun previously reported a woman got in contact with the publication, sharing how she believed she was investing $1000 in his company Aura Worldwide Holdings Ltd. 

However paperwork for the company, which is registered in the British Virgin Islands, showed the business was dissolved in 2024. 

Despite this the woman claims she has not received her investment money back from Lee. 

 She said: 'I sent $1000, which is almost 4000 Dubai Dirham. I sent it to his personal bank account but didn't question it at first.

'When I asked for it back, he said he would pay it back. It's been almost two months now and he's still not giving me my $1000 back.'

The publication has reportedly seen messages between Lee and the woman which confirmed he would return the cash in 24 hours. 

However after she failed to receive the transaction, she went back to him on February 17, writing: 'This is my final request to return to me the 4000 I paid to you for shares in your company that was dissolved in 2024. Please wire the amount back to my account.'

On February 23, she followed up and threatened to go to the police, prompting Lee to reportedly reply: 'Police? Give me 48 hours I'll send.'

However she claims she is still yet to receive the money. 

Despite official paperwork showing his business was dissolved in 2024, Lee insisted to the publication that the company is most certainly not dissolved, adding '100 per cent it's there'. 

Lola Young gives a health update on her 'ongoing drugs recovery' after collapsing on stage

 Lola Young has shared a health update on her addiction treatment and attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings after collapsing on stage.

The Messy hitmaker, 25, cancelled all of her planned shows after she was carried off-stage at the All Things Go Music Festival in New York in September last year.

Now in a new interview, Lola candidly opened up about her 'ongoing' sobriety journey and revealed she is 'doing a h*** of a lot better' since getting treatment. 

Speaking to The Sunday Times, she said: 'I think I would rather for the sake of my privacy not say too much. But what I would say is that recovery is an ongoing process. I'm not the finished article, but I'm doing a hell of a lot better.'

When asked to clarify, she added: 'I mean drugs recovery, yes. When you're in recovery … that doesn't necessarily need to mean drugs – but me specifically, yes.' 

The singer later revealed she checked into a 'holistic facility' that focuses on addiction and mental health, and she is now attending AA.

Lola also shared that she endured similar demons while recording her album I'm Only F**king Myself back in 2024.

She said: 'There were a lot of things going on for me personally — I was going through a lot of mental health issues, a lot of battling with addiction.'

The star sang about her battle with cocaine addiction and her previous stints in rehab on her previous record, with lyrics describing herself as 'a dumb little addict… trying to quit the snowflake.'

Lola had previously shared the criticism she faced for cancelling a string of concerts to focus on her recovery following her on-stage collapse.

She told Rolling Stone: 'There was a bunch of hate, but you know what? F**k it.

'[Going away] was a decision that I had to make . . . What else was I going to do? Die? That was the reality of where my addiction was heading.'

She continued: 'I chose to hurt myself and self-sabotage, and I also chose to get onstage and perform.'

Despite the traumatic incident, Lola said she is 'very grateful that it happened' because it was a turning point that allowed her to recover to have a 'better future and better herself'.

The singer also revealed that she was overwhelmed by supportive messages from fellow stars including Katy Perry, Elton John and Lady Gaga.

The British star has previously checked into rehab to tackle a cocaine addiction.

Earlier this year, Lola was nominated for five Brit Awards and last month picked up her first Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit Messy.

After the win, the star revealed she planned to celebrate without alcohol and was spotted drinking an energy drink as she partied with icon Shania Twain at the star-studded Universal bash.

She said: 'I am going to have an In-N-Out burger with my manager and everyone. I don't drink, but it's going to be fun anyway.'

Lola revealed in 2022 that she had been diagnosed at the age of 17 with schizoaffective disorder.

She said in an Instagram post: 'I cant find the words to describe how much this diagnosis has affected my entire life, and my outlook on the world around me.

'I have struggled immensely learning to accept this part of myself, and I am still learning.

'I have to remind myself that I am a regular f****** person, I am human and I am, like everyone, capable of incredible things, my mental health condition does not define me. It is my superpower.'

Schizoaffective disorder is a mental health condition that is marked by a mix of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression, mania and a milder form of mania called hypomania, as per the NHS.

She made the discovery aged 17 after having suffered with what she thought was clinical depression and bipolar disorder.

She explained that she had an uncle on either side of her family who also had schizophrenia and who had both tragically died.

Lola believed that the condition may in part have been triggered by smoking cannabis as a way to manage childhood trauma, which she chose not to disclose the details of.

She said she can usually sense an oncoming manic episode when she starts getting strange thoughts, but is usually able to medicate to keep things under wraps, though she has previously been taken by surprise and ended up being sectioned.

Lola admitted the unpredictability of her illness makes touring difficult, and she sometimes has manic episodes that last a month and doesn't sleep for several days on the trot.

Lola said that her illness can present her with a lot of guilt and shame, and that she often feels ostracised after incidents in which she has been unwell in front of people.