- Teenagers are being taught how to make phone calls in school. Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School in Lancashire, North West England, are running workshops to teach their pupils how to speak to or email professionals, including university and admissions chiefs. The scheme – which will run weekly…
- South African superstar Sho Madjozi has taken fans by surprise with the joyful revelation that she is now a mother. The award-winning artist, whose infectious energy and bold style have made her one of the most recognisable figures in African music, has been missing in action the last couple of…
- Bradford is set to experience a burst of Kenyan creativity and rhythm this September, as the celebrated music and arts festival Blankets & Wine makes its European debut. The event will take place on Saturday, September 6, at Lister Park as part of the Bradford UK City of Culture 2025…
- Jeff Bezos’ mom has died. The Amazon boss has paid tribute to Jackie Bezos, with whom he co-founded the Bezos Family Foundation, after she passed away at the age of 78 “after a long fight with Lewy body dementia.” Jeff wrote on his social media accounts on Thursday (14.08.25): “Her adulthood…
- Cardi B has unleashed Imaginary Playerz, the second single from her long-awaited second studio album Am I The Drama?. Boasting a sample of Jay-Z’s 1997 classic Imaginary Player, the tune was produced by DJ SwanQo, Sean Island, and OctaneThisThatGas, and is a swagger-soaked anthem that doubles down…
- Halle Berry marked her birthday by hitting back at ex-husband David Justice. The Monster’s Ball star turned 59 on Thursday (14.08.25) and took to Instagram to share some photos from her tropical vacation with boyfriend Van Hunt, including her smiling in a bikini, holding a wine glass in her toes…
- Jussie Smollett feels “insecure” whenever he meets new people following his hate crime debacle. The Empire star alleged he was the victim of a hate crime in 2019, but was sentenced to 150 days in jail in March 2022 after being found guilty of lying about being a victim of a racist and homophobic…
- Ever thought of switching things up for your next date, be it with your significant other, a friend, your mum/ dad, or even a solo treat? Let me introduce you to a charming little indulgence that’s timeless, elegant, and surprisingly fun: Afternoon Tea. Yes, tea! But not the rushed, accompanied by…
- In a move that signals a seismic shift for East African music on theglobal stage, Nyashinski, one of Kenya’s most enduring and influential artists, has signed a groundbreaking recording deal with Sony Music. The partnership inaugurates a new chapter not only for the artist but also for the region’s…
- LL Cool J is to host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The 57-year-old rap icon – who is among the nominees at this year’s MTV VMAs – has been announced as the host of the ceremony which is being held at New York’s UBS Arena Sunday on 7 September. It is being broadcast simultaneously […]
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- Kenyan producer and musician DTX is set to release his latest offering “Get Down” featuring powerhouse rapper Fena Gitu, rising star Mr. Tee and trap sensation Boutross. Another juicy pick from renowned producer DTX’s locker, the record oozes urban Kenyan pop genre, Arbantone, popular for sampling…
- Noah Centineo is to star in the Rambo origins movie. The 29-year-old actor has boarded the cast of John Rambo, which will serve as a prequel to the popular action franchise that starred Sylvester Stallone as the PTSD-plagued Vietnam War veteran. Insiders says that the movie is expected to shoot in…
- Eddie Murphy doesn’t do any of his own stunts. The 64-year-old actor is famous for his comedy roles and action films, which memorable movies including Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places and The Nutty Professor. Eddie can currently be seen in Prime Video’s new action-comedy film The Pickup which sees…
- A new app allows couples to sell invites to their wedding to total strangers. Invitin founder Katia Lekarski founded the startup earlier this year after realising she isn’t invited to as many weddings as she’d like. As reported by The Guardian newspaper, the platform sees people buy tickets to…
- Lil Wayne is at the centre of growing fears for his health after he postponed a highly anticipated Toronto concert due to illness. The 42-year-old rapper’s scheduled venue, Budweiser Stage, announced he would not be appearing in a statement issued on X. It said: “Due to unforeseen illness, Wayne’s…
- Mariah Carey says being “freezing” made the making of her iconic All I Want for Christmas video brutal. The 56-year-old singer reflected on filming the promo for her 1994 festive hit in a new video for Allure, revealing that behind the festive glamour, the shoot was far from effortless. She said: “…
- Anna Wintour is said to be lining up Chloe Malle as the frontrunner to succeed her at Vogue. The 75-year-old is stepping down as editor-in-chief of the fashion bible after 37 years, and is said by Page Six to have narrowed the shortlist to a small group of candidates. Chloe, 39, is the daughter of…
- Jason Momoa almost drowned while out surfing. The Aquaman actor was navigating Pe’ahi, the biggest surf break in Maui, which is nicknamed Jaws, during a lengthy paddle through Hawaiian waters in 2007 when his leg rope snapped amid high wind, though he was “fine” at first, despite the waves crashing…
- When 16,000 fans poured into Nairobi’s Uhuru Gardens for the most talked-about Luo Festival 2025, they weren’t just attending another event-they were witnessing the signature touch of Sam Gold, one of Kenya’s most influential music executives and talent managers. As the Founder and CEO of EMC Music…
- Joe Jonas appears to have suggested Camp Rock 3 is on its way. The Sucker singer, along with his Jonas Brothers bandmates and siblings Nick and Kevin Jonas, starred opposite Demi Lovato in the 2008 Disney movie and its 2010 follow-up Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, and he’s suggested a script has been…
- If you think all chefs are temperamental, elusive, and tucked away in the back of a sweltering kitchen, then you haven’t met 36-year-old Jeff Gitonga, Director of Culinary at Sankara Nairobi Autograph Collection. He’s the exact opposite in every way. Tall (actually, very tall), friendly, and…
- Jimmy Kimmel has obtained Italian citizenship. The 57-year-old presenter – who has Katie, 33, and Kevin, 31, with ex-wife Gina Maddy and Jane, 11, and Billy, eight, with spouse Molly McNearney – has Italian heritage on his mother’s side so sought to obtain official links to Europe because he is so…
- The release of Shrek 5 has been delayed until summer 2027. The upcoming movie in DreamWorks’ animated franchise has been pushed back six months to June 30, 2027, from its previously slated December 2026 opening so it no longer has to compete in a crowded Christmas release season that also features…
- Ayra Starr’s quest for world dominance is as good imminent, and her latest release does more than cement that assertion. “Hot Body” is a heavy bassline, percussion-intensive track that captures the entire essence of a sweaty, late summer night out on the town. Sensual, sexy, confident and…
- Kenyan entrepreneur and content creator Cashmeer Sayyid has officially apologized to guests who attended what they believed was her wedding, confirming that the elaborate event was, in fact, a bold, symbolic statement and a deeply personal marketing campaign. Taking to social media, the software…
- Reggae sensation Christopher Martin was the center of celebration at The Official People’s Ball, held on Saturday, August 9 in Queens, New York. Hosted by the Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc. (JIFINYC), the event marked Jamaica’s 63rd Independence with a night of music, honors, and cultural…
- Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex have signed a new multi-year contract with Netflix. The couple have inked a deal to continue to produce films, TV shows and documentaries for the streaming giant through their Archewell Productions banner. Harry and Meghan’s first offering in their new…
- Madonna has urged Pope Leo to visit Gaza and “bring your light to the children before it’s too late”. The Like A Prayer singer has called out to the leader of the Catholic Church – who became pontiff in May this year and has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in the region – and insisted […]
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- Timothee Chalamet is reteaming with director James Mangold for new heist movie High Side. The pair first worked collaborated on Oscar-nominated Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown and they are now working on a new project in which Chalamet plays a former Motocross racer who is drawn into taking…
- Taylor Swift has announced a new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” The 35-year-old pop star enlisted her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce to reveal the title of her upcoming 12th studio LP, with the brothers sharing the news in a teaser for the Karma hitmaker’s upcoming appearance…
- Eating Peanuts Could Keep You Younger For longer. Researchers from the University of Barcelona have found that snacking on a handful of peanuts every day could slow down cellular ageing – the process by which the body’s cells grow older, a factor linked to heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes…
- Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are engaged. The 40-year-old football icon’s partner confirmed the news by sharing a picture of her engagement ring on Instagram with her hand on top of Ronaldo’s. Georgina, 31, captioned her snap: “Yes I do. In this and all my lives.” The couple have been…
- Colombian rapper Maluma stopped his concert to reprimand a fan who had brought along a baby. The 31-year-old singer was performing in Mexico City over the weekend when he noticed an infant in the audience without ear protection, prompting him to accuse the tot’s mom of treating her child “like they…
- Andrew Lloyd Webber wants Nicole Scherzinger to star in a movie adaptation of Sunset Boulevard. Nicole, 47, recently ended her run as Norma Desmond in the much-hyped revival of Lloyd Webber’s classic musical on Broadway and the pair are hoping to team up again to bring the project to the big screen…
- Popular content creator and software engineer Cashmeer Sayyid set social media ablaze this past weekend after hosting what many believed was her wedding, only for guests to discover it was actually the grand launch of a new business venture. Held on Saturday, August 9, 2025, the lavish event co-…
- Kambua’s new song, “Hakawii,” is a powerful and heartfelt gospel ballad that is epic as they come. The song, which translates to “He is not late,” serves as a reminder of God’s perfect timing and faithfulness, even when circumstances may make it feel otherwise. “Hakawii” is an affirmation that God…
- Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, and his longtime partner Chioma Rowland officially sealed their union in a grand white wedding ceremony held in Miami, Florida, on Sunday. The opulent affair was the culmination of a love story that has spanned over a decade, weathered…
- Jessie J has a “one in two chance” of her cancer returning. The 37-year-old pop star underwent surgery for early-stage breast cancer in June and doctors told the singer they had managed to remove all of the abnormal cells, but Jessie will need regular monitoring in the future because there’s a good…
- Popular Social Media platform Instagram has introduced several new features designed to make it easier for users to connect with friends and enjoy content together. From reposting favorite Reels to exploring new places on a map and discovering what friends are watching, these updates bring a more…
- Chia seeds are the quiet achievers of the health world. No flashy labels, no miracle claims. Unlike protein powders yelling about gains or collagen promising glass skin overnight, chia sits back, soaking up water and, when done right, completely transforming how your body works. They absorb up to…
- Jackie Chan is “scared” of stunts and fears he will die on set. The 71-year-old movie star – who started his career as a stuntman before turning to acting – has admitted he always gets nervous before filming a big scene and regularly worries that he will meet a nasty end if an ambitious action […]…
- Kenya’s alt-R&B gem Maya Amolo is turning the volume all the way up, on her truth, her boundaries, and her artistry. Her latest single, “Look The Other Way”, released on July 17, 2025, is a silky yet defiant anthem that signals a new era for the Nairobi-born singer: one where she no longer…
- Spotify has named genre-bending Ghanaian artist Amaarae as its EQUAL Africa Artist for August, celebrating her as a fearless force reshaping the continent’s musical and cultural narrative. Born Ama Serwah Genfi, the singer-songwriter has long walked the line between continents and cultures, drawing…
- Kevin Hart and John Cena are to star in The Leading Man. The Jumanji actor and the Blockers star will also serve as producers on the Netflix action comedy, which is based on a comic book series from Jeremy Haun and B. Clay Moore. The logline for the movie explains the plot as: “When a […]
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- Akiva Schaffer wanted The Naked Gun to have a strong story. The 47-year-old filmmaker has helmed the comedy reboot that stars Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson but explained that he didn’t want laughs to come at the expense of the plot. Asked how he and the crew developed the flick, Akiva told…
- Selena Gomez would only tour again if she can perform Who Says. The 33-year-old actress and musician revealed the special connection she has with the song, which was the lead single from When the Sun Goes Down, the final album from Selena Gomez the Scene. She told the Therapuss podcast: “It’s the…
- Halle Berry’s first husband ended their marriage because she didn’t “cook and clean”. The 58-year-old Oscar winner tied the knot with former Major League Baseball player David Justice, 59, in 1993 but they divorced four years later, and David admitted Halle’s career and independence was a big…
- Kelly Clarkson is said to be putting her children first as she grieves over the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. The singer, 43, and Brandon, 48, were married for seven years before divorcing in 2022 and despite their split, Kelly prioritised his relationship with their two children,…
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s mother has spoken publicly for the first time since her son’s tragic death. The Cosby Show star, 54, died on 20 July after drowning during a family holiday in Costa Rica and authorities reported he was caught in a strong current while swimming on a beach in Limón. His mum…
- Lithuania has the most dog lovers, a study finds. Research by Pet Insurance Deals looked into the countries with the most dogs per 100,000 people, and it found that Lithuania had 30,034. Hungary came in second place with 29,069, followed by Portugal (26,893), Romania (22,212), Poland (21,237) and…
