Category: ENTERTAINMENT
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Some careers define eras. Others define the industry itself. Dolly Parton was celebrated as a true industry icon, receiving widespread praise for a career that has consistently pushed boundaries while remaining rooted in authenticity. A Legacy Built on Fearlessness At a recent industry event, Keith Urban described Parton as “fearless”a fitting word for an artist…
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For an artist who’s spent the last few years blurring genre lines and dominating streaming, Post Malone is making a move that feels almost old-school: He’s choosing the album over the moment. The chart-topping star has postponed dates on his “Big Ass Stadium Tour” to focus on completing what’s shaping up to be a massive…
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Two decades in, Fally Ipupa isn’t looking back he’s scaling up. The Congolese superstar is marking 20 years in the game with a pair of major stadium shows, including a headline moment at the iconic Stade de France. It’s a milestone that doesn’t just celebrate longevity, it underscores how far African music has traveled on…
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In an industry where contracts are often buried in fine print, Taylor Swift may have quietly rewritten the rules. Years after signing her landmark agreement with Universal Music Group, a clause tucked into the deal is now back in focus, one that could trigger a massive $800 million payout to artists as the label prepares…
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Janet Jackson is officially set to make a high-profile return to the GRAMMY stage this time as part of the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, where her legacy will take center stage. A Landmark Album Gets Its Flowers Jackson will appear at the ceremony to celebrate the induction of her iconic album Rhythm Nation…
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Ghana’s streaming momentum reached a new inflection point this weekend as Lasmid surpassed 200 million streams on Audiomack, marking a milestone that places him among a rising class of African artists reshaping the global streaming landscape. On April 25, Audiomack arrived in Accra with more than a plaque. The platform staged a carefully timed surprise…
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The comeback is locked in. Anthony Joshua is officially set to return to the ring in July 2026, marking one of the most anticipated comebacks in heavyweight boxing this year. According to reports, Joshua is expected to face Kristian Prenga in a bout that could serve as a stepping stone toward even bigger fights…
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Before the bounce, before the log drums, before the global charts there was Highlife. Long before Afrobeats became a worldwide movement, Highlife music laid the foundation for what African pop would eventually become. Born in West Africa in the early 20th century particularly in Ghana and eastern Nigeria, Highlife blended indigenous rhythms with jazz, brass…
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There’s a gap in global entertainment and it’s not about talent. It’s about attention. A new report from the Next Narrative Africa Fund, in partnership with Parrot Analytics, argues that African storytelling is one of the most undervalued growth markets in the global film and TV industry and Hollywood is largely missing it. Demand Is…
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There’s a quiet pipeline in the UK that keeps producing global stars. Not a label. Not a genre. A school. Over the past two decades, the BRIT School has become one of the most influential talent incubators in modern music shaping artists who don’t just break through, but last. From Adele to Raye, the school’s…