Category: ENTERTAINMENT
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The Headies has postponed its 18th edition from October 2026 to April 2027, pushing back its planned Toronto ceremony by nearly six months as organisers expand the programme across Nigeria and Canada. The awards, originally scheduled for October 23, 2026, will now culminate in Toronto on April 10 and 11, 2027, according to an announcement…
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Lana Del Rey delivered one of the standout performances of the 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend, closing the three-day event with a set at the Padang Stage on Sunday, October 11. The American singer-songwriter brought her signature cinematic aesthetic to the Singapore crowd, combining atmospheric visuals, elaborate stage decorations and her recognisable vocals…
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British singer-songwriter RAYE has announced a special one-night-only concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall, where she will perform her sophomore album, This Music May Contain Hope, in a symphonic arrangement. Titled This Symphony May Contain Hope, the concert is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026. RAYE will be joined by her band, the Heritage Orchestra…
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American R&B star Brandy is set to headline Flytime Promotions’ House of R&B concert in Lagos on December 20, bringing one of the genre’s most recognisable voices to Nigeria for the 2026 Detty December season. The concert will take place at the Eko Convention Centre and will open Flytime’s six-night December entertainment programme. The announcement…
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Burna Boy is taking his love for video games to another level, joining the world of Grand Theft Auto VI as a radio host. The Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar will co-host AfroBank FM alongside British DJ and producer Palms Trax, bringing African music to one of gaming’s most anticipated releases. Rockstar Games unveiled the radio station…
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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for live music and touring representation across North America. Under the new arrangement, CAA will represent Wizkid for touring and live bookings in the United States and Canada, with music agents Zack Borson and Joseph Harris leading his relationship with the agency. The move…
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British R&B trio FLO are taking their Therapy At The Club era on the road with a major 2027 headline tour spanning North America, Europe and the UK. The 2027 Therapy At The Club Tour will begin on January 22 in Seattle, Washington, before taking Jorja Douglas, Stella Quaresma and Renée Downer through 17 North…
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The Recording Academy has confirmed that the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category will go ahead at the 2027 Grammy Awards, ending weeks of uncertainty surrounding the controversial new award. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. confirmed the decision on October 1 after the organization held listening sessions and consultations with artists, executives and…
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Eddie Murphy is set to make a major television move with The Chairman, a new drama series currently in development at Peacock that would mark his first leading role in a live-action scripted television series. The project comes from Matthew Weiner, the acclaimed creator of Mad Men and a writer and executive producer on The…
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Anthony Anderson has been announced as the host of the 2026 Soul Train Awards, as the iconic ceremony prepares to return following a three-year hiatus. BET confirmed that the actor and comedian will lead this year’s ceremony, which will take place in Chicago, the city where Don Cornelius launched the original Soul Train in 1971.…