Category: ENTERTAINMENT
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Dolly Partonโs legacy will be celebrated on an international scale in 2027, as her estate has announced two editions of DOLLYFEST: The Celebration of a Lifetime, with events planned for Nashville, Tennessee, and London, England. The two-day celebrations will take place across two consecutive weekends, transforming what was originally envisioned as a birthday celebration for…
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Nigerian producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Rotimikeys took centre stage at the 2026 World Music Day celebration in Lagos, headlining the annual music festival alongside some of Nigeriaโs most respected contemporary acts, including Made Kuti, Johnny Drille and The Cavemen. The celebration, organised by Make Music Lagos in partnership with Alliance Franรงaise de Lagos…
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Ivory Coast football legend Yaya Tourรฉ has made history by becoming the first African coach to lead a club into the UEFA Champions League league phase. Tourรฉ achieved the milestone with Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava, guiding the club through the qualifying rounds and into European footballโs elite competition in his first senior managerial appointment. Dramatic…
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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr is set to make history after being announced as the headline performer for the 2026 NFL London Game halftime show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Grammy-nominated singer will perform on Sunday, October 11, 2026, when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.…
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Hip-hop icon Jay-Z is set to take audiences deeper into his life, music and creative process with a new eight-part HBO Max documentary series, JAลธ-Z in โ, premiering September 18, 2026. The ambitious series sees Jay-Z in conversation with legendary music producer Rick Rubin, who also directs the project in what marks his documentary directorial…
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The Weeknd has wrapped up a record-breaking five-night run at Londonโs Wembley Stadium, with his wider UK tour raising more than $350,000 for charity. The Canadian superstar performed five sold-out shows at Wembley on August 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19, following two sold-out performances at Manchesterโs Etihad Stadium in June. Across all seven UK…
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All Points East 2026 opened in spectacular fashion on Friday, August 21, as Jorja Smith and Tems co-headlined the festivalโs opening day at Victoria Park, London, with Nigerian star Ayra Starr among the standout performers on the bill. The sold-out event attracted approximately 45,000 music fans, turning Victoria Park into a celebration of contemporary R&B,…
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Jamie Foxx is returning to his comedy roots with a brand-new stand-up special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, set to premiere on Hulu on October 7, 2026. The Academy Award-winning actor, comedian, singer and producer announced the project as part of Huluโs Hularious comedy lineup. The special will also be available on Hulu on…
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Tyler, The Creator has unveiled the lineup for the 2026 edition of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, bringing together major names from hip-hop, R&B, alternative and indie music for the annual festival in Los Angeles. The festival will take place at Dodger Stadium on November 14โ15, marking the 12th edition of Camp Flog Gnaw. Tyler, who…
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Universal Pictures has cast Myles Bullock Be to portray hip-hop icon Dr. Dre in its upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop. Bullock joins Jonathan Daviss, who was previously announced to play Snoop Dogg in the highly anticipated film. The casting was reported by The Hollywood Reporter on August 20. Directed by Craig Brewer, Snoop will chronicle…