French media giant Canal+ is reportedly planning to discontinue the Showmax brand as part of its broader strategy following the takeover of MultiChoice Group. The move comes as Canal+ continues to consolidate its position in Africa’s media and entertainment sector after increasing its control over MultiChoice, the parent company behind platforms such as DStv and Showmax.…

Hollywood stars Michael B. Jordan, filmmaker Ryan Coogler, veteran actor Delroy Lindo, singer and actress Teyana Taylor, and actress Jurnee Smollett are among the high-profile names expected to appear at the upcoming Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon. The annual event, organized by Essence, celebrates the achievements and cultural influence of Black women in…

Sister duo Chloe x Halle are officially reuniting for new music, exciting fans who have been waiting for the pair to collaborate again following their individual solo runs. Nearly 6 years after Chloe x Halle‘s sophomore album, 2020’s ‘Ungodly Hour,’ clocked in to the Billboard 200’s top 20 as their highest-peaking effort on the tally…

Global pop star Harry Styles is bringing fans an intimate live experience with the announcement of a new Netflix concert special titled One Night, filmed in his hometown of Manchester. After weeks of cryptic billboards teasing ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,’fans finally got confirmation that ‘Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester’ is landing on…

Media mogul Tyler Perry is expanding his partnership with Netflix a brand-new original drama series titled Where There’s Smoke, set to spotlight the high-stakes world of firefighters and first responders. The upcoming series will star Tyler Lepley, who takes on the lead role in what is being described as an emotionally charged drama blending action,…

R&B heavyweights Ne-Yo and Akon are officially joining forces for a highly anticipated global trek, confirming an April 2026 launch for their ‘Night Like This’ World Tour. The tour will celebrate two decades of chart-dominating hits, timeless collaborations, and genre-shaping records that defined 2000s R&B and pop. Fans can expect live renditions of classics that…

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean emerged as the biggest winner at the BRIT Awards 2026 ceremony, sweeping the night with an impressive four awards and cementing her status as one of the UK’s leading musical voices. Dean’s standout year translated into major recognition across key categories, rewarding both her commercial success and critical acclaim. Her soulful…

The cast of Sinners has taken home one of the night’s biggest honors, winning Outstanding Performance by a Cast at the 2026 Screen Actors Guild Awards, further cementing the film’s growing awards-season momentum. The ensemble award widely regarded as one of the most prestigious recognitions in acting celebrates the collective performance of a film’s entire…

NBA superstar LeBron James has added another historic milestone to his legendary career, becoming only the second player in Los Angeles Lakers history to record 1,000 three-pointers with the franchise. James now joins late basketball icon Kobe Bryant, who previously held the distinction as the only Laker to reach the milestone. The achievement further cements…

The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria has formally petitioned Nigeria’s Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over what it describes as an alleged hijack of the country’s copyright levy collection process by the Rights Enforcement and Licensing Practitioners Initiative. In the petition submitted to federal authorities, PMAN accused RELPI of unlawfully positioning itself within…