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Jeannie who is a business woman and media personality,describes emotional toll of high-profile breakup but says she has no regrets about love or marriage Television host and media personality Jeannie Mai has spoken…
The entertainment world is in mourning following the loss of Catherine O'Hara , the Canadian-American icon who redefined comedy. O'Hara passed away on January 30, 2026 , at age 71 after a brief illness, leaving a…
New York — Legendary rock musician Neil Young announced Tuesday that he is offering free access to his complete music catalog to all residents of Greenland in response to President Donald Trump's persistent threats to…
Kigali’s skyview isn’t just changing, its rhythm is too. What once was known primarily as a global conference destination and eco-tourism hub is now emerging as one of Africa’s most vibrant entertainment capitals. From…
On January 25, 2026, American climber Alex Honnold completed an extraordinary free solo ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan, scaling all 101 floors without ropes or safety equipment in a feat watched live…
Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, just achieved an incredible milestone — 50 million subscribers on YouTube on January 21, 2026, which also happened to be his 21st birthday. Speed reached this…
Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie, born Michael Owusu Addo, has achieved a significant milestone with the Rapperholic UK Edition concert completely selling out the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. All 5,272 seats for…
Comedian, actor, writer, and musician Mae Martin has been announced as the host of the 55th annual Juno Awards, set to take place on March 29 at Hamilton’s newly renovated TD Coliseum. This marks Martin’s first time…
The Golden Globe Awards delivered a night full of energy, humour and cultural change, showing how entertainment is evolving across the world. One of the biggest highlights came from Amy Poehler, whose win marked a…
In African politics, speeches are usually serious affairs. Leaders address nations with weighty words, measured tones, and carefully crafted messages. Yet, sometimes, a single line, delivered honestly or confidently,…
Kigali, Rwanda - Rwanda is gearing up to welcome 2026 with one of its biggest musical events: The New Year Groove, happening on 1 January at BK Arena. Following last year’s successful debut, this edition promises a…
Nepal’s political landscape is heading into a pivotal moment as Balendra Shah, a former rapper turned Kathmandu mayor, prepares to run for prime minister in upcoming parliamentary elections, following months of…
Boxing Day, observed every year on December 26, is a public holiday that originated in the United Kingdom and is celebrated in several Commonwealth countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. While it…
Christmas is celebrated by billions of people around the world through both religious and secular traditions. Observed annually on December 25, it commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of…
Morocco opened their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Comoros on a rain-soaked night in Rabat, overcoming early nerves to secure three points in the tournament’s…
The opening ceremony of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco delivered a powerful fusion of football, music, and culture, as global stars Davido and French Montana took center stage before…
Global music star Drake has reached another historic milestone after becoming the first artist in the world to surpass 125 billion streams on Spotify. The achievement confirms his long-standing dominance in the…
WASHINGTON —Former U.S. President Barack Obama shared his favorite songs of 2025 on Thursday 18 December 2025. His list includes artists from all over the world, and Nigerian stars were featured. On the list is…
BUCHAREST —American rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to nine months in prison by a Romanian court after being found guilty of drug possession related to an incident at a music festival on the country’s Black Sea…
NEW YORK — Veteran character actor Peter Greene, widely recognized for his intense and memorable villain roles in films including Pulp Fiction and The Mask, was found dead on Friday, December 12, 2025, in his apartment…
Hollywood and global football are poised to intersect in a high-profile collaboration, after actor and producer Vin Diesel confirmed that a special role has been created for Cristiano Ronaldo in the upcoming Fast &…
The city of Newark, New Jersey, in the United States has officially declared December 12 as “Burna Boy Day,” recognizing Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy for his outstanding contribution to global music and cultural…
NEW YORK — December 8, 2025 — A major power struggle has erupted in Hollywood as Paramount, Skydance, and Netflix enter a high-stakes bidding war for control of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), one of the world’s most…
Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump on Sunday, December 7, 2025, presided over a special Oval Office ceremony to award the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, personally president Donald Trump presented medals to an…