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November 2, 2026
Arsenal Beat Liverpool at Anfield for First Time in 14 Years
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool 1-0 at Anfield for the first time since 2012, with Kai Havertz's goal sending Mikel Arteta's side three points clear at the top of the Premier League.
November 1, 2026
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui Wins New York City Marathon Again
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui has won the 2026 New York City Marathon women's race in 2:24:36, claiming her second title. Sweden's Andreas Almgren won the men's race on his marathon debut.
November 1, 2026
Juan Atkins, Pioneer of Detroit Techno, Dies at 64
Juan Atkins, the influential Detroit producer who helped pioneer techno through Cybotron, Model 500 and Metroplex Records, has died aged 64. His management confirmed his death in Mexico City.
October 27, 2026
Jay-Z Confirmed to Headline 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show After Years Behind the Event
Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium after seven years helping shape the event through Roc Nation.
October 23, 2026
Spirit of Praise releases “Mmeli Wami” with Nothando Hlophe
Spirit of Praise releases “Mmeli Wami” featuring Nothando Hlophe, with its music video scheduled to follow.
October 23, 2026
Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57, family announces
Francis Duru’s family announces the Nollywood actor’s death at 57 following a brief illness.
October 22, 2026
Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun’ actor, dies at 93
Tom Skerritt’s family confirms the death of the Emmy-winning film and television actor at 93.
October 6, 2026
Emmy Awards move to Prime Video under six-year global streaming deal
Prime Video will become the exclusive global home of the Emmy Awards under a six-year agreement beginning with the 2027 ceremony.
September 14, 2026
Bob Mackie, Legendary Designer Behind Cher’s Most Iconic Looks, Dies at 87
Bob Mackie, the Emmy- and Tony-winning designer whose theatrical costumes shaped Cher’s image and transformed entertainment fashion, has died at 87
August 31, 2026
Alex Cooper Expands Unwell Into YouTube Reality With ‘Summer Games’
Alex Cooper's Unwell will launch a new YouTube reality competition September 7 featuring 16 creators and reality stars competing for $250,000.
August 28, 2026
Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ Scores Billboard Top Five Debut as Album Expands Global Chart Run
Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl has debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s World Albums chart while securing multiple UK chart entries, including a No. 1 for “Heaven Baby.”
August 26, 2026
‘Khidxavage Reflects on Ambition, Pressure and Perseverance on ‘Pray’
Khidxavage turns inward on “Pray,” confronting the pressure behind ambition, the uncertainty that comes with progress and the determination to protect what he is building.
August 26, 2026
Khidxavage Talks Love, Desire and the Weight of Ambition on ‘ESSENTIALS’
Khidxavage moves between love, desire, confidence and the pressure of chasing success on ESSENTIALS, an eight-track project featuring Mallvn.
August 25, 2026
YouTube Commits £3 Million to Grow UK Creator Economy
YouTube has committed £3 million over three years to creator and screen-industry training in the UK, including £2 million for programmes with the National Film and Television School.
August 20, 2026
Uche Montana’s ‘Second Chances’ Draws Millions of YouTube Views After Release
Uche Montana’s latest Nollywood drama Second Chances, starring Bimbo Ademoye and BamBam Olawunmi, has attracted millions of YouTube views following its August 15 release.
August 20, 2026
Prime Video Commits More Than $2 Billion to Latin America
Prime Video will invest more than $2 billion across five Latin American markets through 2030, expanding local originals, sports rights and its wider streaming marketplace.
August 20, 2026
Yemi Alade Announces New Album ‘IT’S YEMI ALADE’
Yemi Alade has announced her forthcoming album IT’S YEMI ALADE, confirming a September 11, 2026 release through a new global campaign.
August 20, 2026
2Baba Announces New Album ‘Oldest Young Man
Nigerian music icon 2Baba has announced a forthcoming album titled Oldest Young Man, revealing the project just as he begins an eight-city UK and Ireland tour.
August 19, 2026
Ayra Starr’s ‘Starrgirl’ Opens at No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria
Ayra Starr’s third studio album, Starrgirl, has reached No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria following its August 14 release, with early projections pointing to a strong first tracking week
August 19, 2026
Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Name
Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and AEG Presents, alleging that the expanding KPop Demon Hunters franchise infringes its trademark and is already causing consumer confusion.
August 19, 2026
ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dies at 93
Bill Rasmussen, the entrepreneur whose idea for a 24-hour sports television network became ESPN, has died at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease.
August 18, 2026
ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer whose distinctive backbeat helped define ZZ Top for more than five decades, has died at the age of 77.
August 18, 2026
Tupac Shakur Murder Trial Enters Witness Testimony in Las Vegas
Witness testimony is underway in the Las Vegas murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person charged in connection with Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing.
August 18, 2026
Madonna Leads 2026 MTV VMA Nominations as Afrobeats Category Disappears
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV VMA nominations with 11 nods, while Burna Boy and Tems earn recognition as MTV leaves Best Afrobeats out of this year’s announced categories.
August 17, 2026
Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, the American actor and singer known for Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, has died at the age of 36.
August 16, 2026
Marvel Releases New ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Special Look at D23
Marvel Studios has released a new Avengers: Doomsday special look at D23, showing Doctor Doom facing the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men ahead of the film’s December release.
August 16, 2026
The Bluey Movie’ Gets First Look as Hit Series Moves Into 3D for Big Screen
Disney, BBC Studios and Ludo Studio have unveiled the first teaser for The Bluey Movie, revealing a new CG-animated look ahead of its August 2027 theatrical release.
August 16, 2026
Rema Turns Heads With New Look
Rema is attracting attention online with a fresh appearance, adding another visual shift to the Nigerian star's evolving music and fashion identity.
August 15, 2026
Tyla Returns Home for Second SAMA International Achievement Award
Tyla will receive the SAMA International Achievement Award for the second time at SAMA32, becoming only the second artist after Black Coffee to earn the honour twice.
August 15, 2026
Camp Rock 3’ Returns With Jonas Brothers and a New Generation
Camp Rock 3 is now streaming on Disney+, bringing back the Jonas Brothers as Connect 3 alongside a new generation of Camp Rock performers.
August 15, 2026
Disney Unveils Major Film and Streaming Slate at D23 2026
Disney has unveiled major updates for Frozen 3, Incredibles 3, Coco 2, VisionQuest and other film and streaming projects during its D23 2026 showcase.
August 15, 2026
Marvel Unveils New ‘X-Men’ Cast With Adam Driver as Mister Sinister
Marvel Studios has unveiled the cast of its new X-Men movie, with Adam Driver playing Mister Sinister alongside Sadie Sink, Kit Connor, Inde Navarrette and Christopher Abbott.
August 15, 2026
Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux Release Long-Shelved Album ‘PROLIFIC’
Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux have released PROLIFIC, a 15-track collaborative album recorded nearly a decade ago and featuring Cardi B, Ty Dolla $ign, Leon Thomas and others.
August 15, 2026
Carly Simon Returns With First Original Album in 18 Years
Carly Simon has released Comes in Waves, her first album of original songs in 18 years, featuring 12 tracks created largely from her Martha’s Vineyard home.
August 15, 2026
Gaise Baba Releases Third Studio Album ‘God Is Cooking’
Nigerian Afro-gospel artist Gaise Baba has released God Is Cooking, a 13-track album featuring Lawrence Oyor, Greatman Takit and Kaestrings.
August 14, 2026
Laufey Expands ‘A Very Laufey Day’ to 75 Cities Worldwide
Laufey is expanding A Very Laufey Day across more than 75 cities worldwide with museums, orchestras, books and other cultural experiences.
August 14, 2026
Becky G Releases Fifth Album ‘Baraja Bendita’
Becky G has released her fifth studio album, Baraja Bendita, a 17-track bilingual project that reconnects the singer with her pop and hip-hop roots.
August 14, 2026
Nathaniel Bassey Releases New Live Worship Album ‘The Life Recording’
Nathaniel Bassey has released The Life Recording, a new live worship album distributed through ONErpm and now available across major streaming platforms.
August 14, 2026
Ayra Starr Releases Third Album ‘Starrgirl’ With ZAYN, Wizkid and Rema
Ayra Starr has released her third studio album, Starrgirl, a 16-track project featuring ZAYN, Wizkid, Rema, Leon Thomas, KWN, Danny Ocean and Theodora.
August 13, 2026
Disney+ Signs The Overlap Deal as Streamer Expands Into Creator-Led Sports Media
Disney+ has partnered with The Overlap to stream Stick to Football and launch a new Manchester United show hosted by Wayne Rooney and Mark Goldbridge.
August 13, 2026
Phoebe Bridgers Takes ‘Lost Weekend’ Global With 300-Plus Midnight Listening Parties
Phoebe Bridgers is launching Lost Weekend with more than 300 midnight listening parties and immersive planetarium events around the world ahead of its August 14 release.
August 12, 2026
KATSEYE Brings ‘Wild Hearts’ Film to Cinemas Worldwide
KATSEYE is bringing its new documentary WILD HEARTS to cinemas worldwide from August 12, ahead of the release of its third EP, WILD.
August 11, 2026
Spotify to Label AI Artists and Remove Them From Recommendations
Spotify is introducing AI Persona badges for virtual artists and will remove their music from editorial and algorithmic recommendations by default.
August 11, 2026
Disney+ and Hulu Expand Video Podcasts With iHeartMedia
Disney+ and Hulu are expanding their video podcast libraries through a six-show iHeartMedia deal led by the Jonas Brothers’ Hey Jonas!
August 11, 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Crosses ₦1 Billion in Nigeria in Nine Days
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed ₦1 billion at the Nigerian box office in nine days, setting a new speed record for the milestone.
August 11, 2026
Funke Akindele Unveils ‘The Four’ for December Cinema Release
Funke Akindele has announced The Four: No One Fights Alone, a new ensemble Nollywood film scheduled to open in cinemas on December 11, 2026.
August 10, 2026
Disney and TikTok Strike Global Creator Content Deal
Disney and TikTok have agreed a global partnership that will bring selected creator videos to Disney+ and open Disney’s film and television library to participating TikTok creators.
August 10, 2026
Disney+ and Hulu Expand Video Podcasts With iHeartMedia Deal
Disney+ and Hulu have signed a deal with iHeartMedia to bring six video podcasts to their streaming platforms, beginning with the Jonas Brothers’ Hey Jonas!.
August 10, 2026
Michael Begins Streaming After $1 Billion Box Office Run
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has arrived on Starz after becoming the first biographical film to earn more than $1 billion worldwide.
August 10, 2026
Paramount Offers Cinema Guarantees Ahead of Warner Bros Deal
Paramount is offering major US cinema chains contractual theatrical-window guarantees as it seeks support for its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
August 10, 2026
Spider-Man Hits $1.67 Billion as The Odyssey Crosses $1 Billion
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has reached about $1.67 billion worldwide while Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has crossed $1 billion, strengthening Hollywood’s 2026 theatrical recovery.
August 10, 2026
Tupac Shakur Murder Case Goes to Trial Nearly 30 Years Later
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s death, jury selection has begun in the Las Vegas trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person charged in the case.
August 10, 2026
Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega Deal Clears UK Hurdle as Hollywood Consolidation Accelerates
Britain has cleared Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, removing a major regulatory hurdle while a U.S. legal challenge remains.
August 10, 2026
Taylor Swift Music Removals Renew Debate Over Artists, Copyright and Political Messaging
Taylor Swift songs have been removed from several White House and Trump political social-media posts, renewing debate over music rights, artist reputation and political content online.
August 9, 2026
Nigeria-China Film Deal Opens New Possibilities for Nollywood’s Global Expansion
Nigeria and China have signed a new film and media cooperation agreement covering content exchange, co-production, training and technology transfer, potentially creating new international opportunities for Nollywood.
August 6, 2026
P-Square's Renewed Dispute Highlights the Challenges of Family Business in Entertainment
The renewed public dispute involving P-Square has reignited conversations about family business, transparency, and governance in the entertainment industry. While many issues remain disputed, the situation highlights the importance of clear business structures in creative partnerships.
August 6, 2026
Can Artificial Intelligence Take Over the Entertainment Industry?
Artificial intelligence is transforming the entertainment industry, but is it replacing human creativity? Universaladage examines how AI is changing music, film, media, and creative work while exploring the opportunities and challenges ahead.
FeaturedAugust 5, 2026
Davido Begins a New Chapter with Sixth Studio Album ORIADÉ
Davido has officially released his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, marking another significant milestone in his career as one of Africa's leading global music stars. The project features collaborations with artists from across Africa and beyond, reinforcing the international influence of Afrobeats
FeaturedNow Streaming
The Real Her: A Story of Love and Trust
Now streaming on Titan Studio Channel, The Real Her is a Nollywood romantic drama exploring love, identity and Trust
June 18, 2025
KWETE
Kitay delivers a fresh new single with captivating melodies and vibrant energy.
May 29, 2025
DYNA
ERMA delivers a powerful record that inspires change, promotes social justice, and connects with listeners.
March 27, 2025
Better Plan
An Afro-Pop release focused on ambition, resilience, personal growth, and forward movement.
March 12, 2025
HP
Ecious blends energetic production with compelling storytelling in this engaging release.
February 21, 2025
Remedy
A memorable release created to connect with audiences and inspire positive change.
January 17, 2025
Over Ten
An energetic release showcasing Mr Frosh’s evolving sound and growing creative direction.
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One Night Only
A film production supported through entertainment publicity, digital promotion, and audience visibility.
Film Release
Beneath the Surface
A drama film supported through strategic media promotion and entertainment publicity.
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Echoes of the Dead
A suspense series supported through digital promotion, media visibility, and audience engagement.
Film Release
After the Bell
A film project supported through promotional campaigns, digital publicity, and audience development.
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The Apartment
A comedy series supported through digital media promotion and audience-awareness campaigns.
June 12, 2022
Henry Agbai, A Man With Many Hats
THISDAYLIVE featured Henry Agbai in an in-depth profile recognizing his leadership and contributions across public relations, branding, media, entertainment, and entrepreneurship, highlighting his influence within Nigeria's creative and communications industries.
June 10, 2022
Why I Can't Give Up Entertainment – Henry Agbai
In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, Henry Agbai shared his passion for the entertainment industry, his commitment to developing creative talent, and his vision for creating opportunities across film, media, and Nigeria's growing creative economy.