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Afrobeats singer Mr Real rejects Remi Tinubu’s petty-trade advice, saying he’d rather become a bandit than hawk snacks. Afrobeats singer Mr Real has criticised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s advice urging Nigerians to embrace petty trading, saying he would rather become a bandit than sell akara or kulikuli amid the country’s...

Spyro says many Nigerian clerics profit from hardship and insecurity, urging them to educate and guide citizens. Afrobeats singer Spyro has accused some Nigerian religious leaders of benefiting from the country’s economic hardship and insecurity, arguing that this may explain their reluctance to speak out more forcefully on national issues....

Michael Jackson biopic has become the highest-grossing musical biopic ever, earning $911.9 million worldwide and surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody. The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time, surpassing the long-standing record held by Bohemian Rhapsody. According to industry reports, the Lionsgate-produced film has generated $911.9 million at the global box...

US regulators approve Paramount’s Warner Bros acquisition, advancing a landmark media merger despite ongoing competition concerns. The US Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for a deal that would reshape the global media and entertainment industry. The...

British artist David Hockney, celebrated for his vibrant paintings and innovative creativity, has died aged 88, leaving a legacy. British artist David Hockney, whose colourful depictions of California landscapes and swimming pools helped shape modern art for more than six decades, has died at the age of 88. His publicist,...

Backrooms becomes A24’s highest-grossing film ever, surpassing Marty Supreme with $212m worldwide in just ten days. A24’s Backrooms has become the studio’s highest-grossing film of all time, reaching a worldwide total of $212.6m within ten days of release. The film overtook Marty Supreme, which had previously held the record with...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly plan wedding at Madison Square Garden with over 1,000 guests expected. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning to exchange vows in front of more than 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to US media reports. Sources cited...