Hayden Panettiere spent almost her entire life in front of cameras. She began acting as a child, appearing in commercials and television before she was old enough to understand what Hollywood would eventually demand of her. By her teenage years, she was already a familiar face to millions, and by her twenties, she had become…
What started as a dispute between Shallipopi and his former music executive is quickly becoming a much bigger conversation about how Nigerian artists are paid, who controls their music and what happens when a record deal falls apart. Shallipopi has accused Dapper Music boss Damilola Akinwunmi of withholding royalty income from 46 songs, including earnings…
Marvel has given fans another reason to start counting down to Avengers: Doomsday, and this time, it is not another mysterious trailer shot or a cryptic poster. New images from the film are putting some of the biggest names from the original X-Men movies back in the spotlight, including Ian McKellen as Magneto and James…
The Grammys may already be having second thoughts about one of its newest awards. Just weeks after BTS announced that they would not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy is reviewing its new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category following criticism from artists and music industry executives across…
Crunchyroll is taking anime somewhere it has never quite gone before: your car dashboard. The streaming giant has partnered with FORVIA’s Appning platform to bring more than 50,000 anime episodes and 25,000 hours of content to selected BMW and MINI vehicles. The rollout begins with BMW Group vehicles and is expected to expand to more…
T.I Blaze has raised fresh questions about his time at Dapper Music after leaving the label in June and launching his own imprint, Rhythm Vault Records. He has questioned how Virgin Music reportedly took a 30% cut and is demanding clarity over what he describes as a significant unexplained amount of money. His departure from…
The latest Professor X rumor has Christopher Abbott emerging as the frontrunner for Charles Xavier in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot. Abbott and Tom Pelphrey reportedly tested for the role, although Marvel has not officially confirmed Abbott’s casting. And honestly, Professor X is only one piece of the puzzle. Marvel’s new X-Men team is starting to…
Davido is making sure Carter Efe isn’t just watching the Crystal Palace concert from Nigeria. The Afrobeats superstar reportedly flew the popular streamer to London ahead of his August 14 performance at Crystal Palace Bowl, where Davido is set to headline alongside artists including Omah Lay and Black Sherif. And honestly, this feels less like…
Afrobeats is getting another major international platform, with Young Jonn and Rema’s “Lalala” and Adekunle Gold’s “Many People” officially included in the eFootball 2027 soundtrack. Konami’s official music-licensing page lists both tracks among the songs licensed for the game. It might look like a small entertainment story, but the bigger opportunity is in where these…
Victony is preparing to enter another chapter of his career with the announcement of his sophomore album, Starlife. The project is expected to arrive on August 21, building on the momentum of Stubborn, his 2024 debut album. But for Victony, Starlife is not just another album release. It is a test of whether he can…
