Dozens of Saudi families flocked to the movies on Friday for the first time in almost 40 years after the lifting of a ban on a form of entertainment once deemed corrupting and un-Islamic. Tickets for the American superhero movie “Black Panther” went on sale online at midnight for 75 riyals ($20) and sold out […]
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A judge has ruled Meek Mill should remain behind bars while appealing a prison sentence for violating probation, saying the rapper’s drug use, arrests and other issues while under supervision merited the jail time. Judge Genece Brinkley turned down Mill’s bid for release on bail in a ruling late Thursday while he appeals the 2- […]
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An ad on Snapchat asking users if they’d rather “Slap Rihanna” or “Punch Chris Brown” has spawned widespread outrage, including from the singer herself, and brought profuse apologies from the company behind the visual-messaging app. Snapchat said it is investigating how the ad for a mobile video game called “Would You Rather” made it to […]
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David Adeleke a.k.a Davido, has released dates for his latest “30 billion Africa tour, ” after expressing excitement on his social media platform successes recorded from his two hit singles, “If” and Fall” The two songs, ‘If’ and ‘fall’ have gone diamond and platinum respectively. Davido who just completed a “UK tour” which included performances […]
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Pan African Financial Institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc again showcased its footprint in the world of entertainment as it premiered the most anticipated movie of the year #BlackPanther, A Night in Wakanda. The movie which was hosted by TV personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu premiered over the weekend at Imax Cinemas in Lekki, and saw […]
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Following the successful outing of season-2 of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) last year, Heritage Bank Plc’s product, Timeless Wealth Partner has again partnered with MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, owners of the DSTV and GOTV brands to bring the third season of the entertainment to viewers across Africa and beyond. The Big Brother Naija 2018 was […]
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Justin Timberlake, “Man of the Woods” (RCA Records) Dare I say it – but Justin Timberlake, you have failed us. The superstar singer produced epic solo albums with 2002’s “Justified,” 2006’s “FutureSex/LoveSounds” and 2013’s “The 20/20 Experience.” And though he tripped over his own disco ball on the second part of “20/20,” released seven months […]
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Bruno Mars owned the Grammys with his R&B-inspired album “24K Magic,” winning all six awards he was nominated for at a show where hip-hop was expected to have a historical night. Jay-Z, the leading nominee with eight, walked away empty handed Sunday – a year after his wife lost album of the year to Adele, […]
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Bruno Mars beat Jay-Z for the top Grammy Awards on Sunday, but the surprise star of the night was former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reading from Michael Wolff’s controversial book “Fire and Fury.” A pre-taped parody sketch saw Grammy Awards host James Corden audition celebrities, including John Legend, Cher, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg. […]
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Partial list of winners in the top categories at the Grammy Awards, announced Sunday by The Recording Academy. – Album of the year: “24K Magic,” Bruno Mars. – Record of the year: “24K Magic,” Bruno Mars. – Song of the year (songwriter’s award): “That’s What I Like.” – Best new artist: Alessia Cara. – Best […]
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Stars, including Lady Gaga and Kelly Clarkson, turned out on the Grammys red carpet Sunday displaying white roses in solidarity with the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements against sexual misconduct on music’s biggest night for what is usually the wildest display of fashion during awards season. Gaga was in a black lace top and leggings […]
Read More Stars, including Lady Gaga, turned out on the Grammys red carpet Sunday displaying white roses in solidarity with the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements against sexual misconduct ahead of music’s biggest night and what is usually the wildest display of fashion during awards season. Gaga was in a black lace top and leggings with a […]
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