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The Academy Awards returned in grand style in 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in global cinema for a night celebrating outstanding achievements in film. This year’s ceremony featured several surprises, despite early expectations that the competition would mainly be between Sinners and One Battle After Another. Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, entered the ceremony with a record 16 nominations, while One Battle After Another followed closely with

Popular Nigerian comedian and skit creator Samuel Perry, widely known as Broda Shaggi, has reportedly been hospitalised after allegedly sustaining a gunshot injury in the Sango-Ota area of Ogun State. Reports indicate that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon under the Sango-Ota bridge while the entertainer was filming a comedy skit with members of his production team. According to a police source, the comedian was injured during the filming process,

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has revealed that one of her past relationships inspired her song Where Do We Go, describing the romance as a secret and emotionally complicated situationship. Speaking during an appearance on Way Up with Angela Yee, the “Rush” crooner said the relationship was known only to her and the person involved. According to the 23-year-old singer, her friends repeatedly advised her to end the relationship, but she

Nigerian music star Timaya has stirred debate on social media after sharing his blunt opinion about marriage in a video clip circulating online. In the short clip, the singer suggested that some men may be better off focusing on having children rather than getting married. “Just born pikin, the pikin go grow, this marriage thing no dey work,” he said. His comment quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions from fans

Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has expressed frustration over the rising cost of diesel, revealing that he spent ₦11 million within just one month to power one of his businesses. In a video shared online, the filmmaker explained that the huge expense was incurred while running operations at KAP Village, a creative and entertainment facility he owns. According to Afolayan, the increasing price of diesel—now around ₦1,500 per litre—has made it

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tacha Akide has shared photos of her Guinness World Records plaques after setting new records for the highest number of cosmetic makeovers completed within limited time frames. Tacha achieved 82 makeovers in eight hours and 143 makeovers in 24 hours, surpassing the previous record of 64 makeovers in eight hours. The reality star and entrepreneur proudly showcased the plaques on social media while celebrating the

The countdown has begun for the 98th Academy Awards, which will celebrate the best films of the past year. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, United States. Ahead of the awards night, nominees gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for the annual Oscars luncheon on February 10, where filmmakers and actors met, exchanged congratulations, and took their official

Pop superstar Rihanna experienced a frightening incident on Sunday after gunshots were fired at her Los Angeles mansion while she was reportedly inside the residence. According to U.S. media reports, the shooting occurred shortly after 1 p.m. in the Beverly Hills area, when a woman allegedly fired multiple rounds from a vehicle parked across the street from the property. Police authorities said about 10 shots were fired, with at least

Nollywood actress and reality TV star Beverly Osu has expressed frustration over what she described as poor compensation in the entertainment industry despite her years of experience. Speaking during a recent episode of Ghacha’s Chough podcast, the actress said her professional portfolio is strong enough to make her a billionaire across African currencies if she were properly compensated. According to Beverly, she has worked extensively across different areas of the