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The Recording Academy has announced the introduction of two new categories ahead of the 2026 Grammy awards ceremony. The new categories are Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. According to the Academy, the additions reflect its commitment to recognising a wider range of artistic expression and the evolving ways music is created and…
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Nigeria’s music stars have secured nominations for the prestigious Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards 2026. Wizkid, Davido, Ayra Starr, Rema, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, and Shallipopi are among the Nigerian artistes shortlisted in the Best African Music Act category. Ayra Starr has taken the spotlight, earning a nomination in the Best International Act category,…
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Issa Rae is adding another major win to her already stacked résumé. The nine-time Emmy nominee has officially signed a three year first-look film and television production deal with Paramount. Per the pact, Rae will develop new projects in collaboration with Paramount’s film and TV leadership, continuing her mission to tell bold, culturally resonant stories.…
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Ed Sheeran‘s “Love Song” is still making history. Nearly a decade after its release, his timeless ballad ‘Thinking Out Loud’ has officially surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify, marking his fourth song to reach the milestone. Originally written as a love letter inspired by his then-girlfriend, the track was crafted with the intention of becoming…
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J. Cole has finally put a date on one of Hip-Hop’s most elusive projects. The Dreamville boss confirmed that his long-awaited album ‘The Fall-Off’ is set to arrive next month, sending fans into a frenzy. Anticipation for ‘The Fall-Off’ has been building for years, dating back to its first mention on ‘KOD’ in 2018. While…
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Bruno mars is officially in his stadium era. The global superstar has expanded his upcoming trek, ‘The Romantic Tour,’with more than 30 additional dates following an unprecedented surge in demand, turning the run into one of the most eagerly anticipated live events of 2026. Per Live Nation, ‘The Romantic Tour’ has already delivered the largest…
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A little over 25 years after making her on-screen film debut 2000’s ‘Center Stage,’ Academy Award winner Zoe Saldaña has become the highest-grossing actor of all time. Beyond being the three highest-grossing films of all time, ‘2009’s ‘Avatar ‘($2.9 billion), 2019’s ‘Avengers: Endgame ‘($2.8 billion), and 2022’s ‘Avatar: The Way of Water ‘($2.3 billion) all have…
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It’s official! ‘Love Is Blind’ pair AD Smith and Ollie Sutherland are now officially parents, having announced the birth of their baby girl. In an Instagram post, Smith shared photos from her pregnancy journey, including an image taken four days postpartum. She wrote: ‘A few of my favorite bump pics from 1 month pregnant to 4 days postpartum 🤍 I…
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The wait is finally over. BTS is returning with their fifth studio album and a global tour, marking their first full-group era since 2022. After years of waiting, counting down enlistment days, and living off solo releases, BTS has finally given ARMY what they’ve been longing for, which is a full-group comeback. The K-pop superstars…
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Nigerian artists dominated the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos on Sunday night, claiming top prizes across several categories. Leading the accolades was Rema, who bagged three major awards: Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artiste in Western Africa, and Best African Artiste in RnB and Soul. Burna Boy also made a strong…