Britney Spears has reportedly sold the rights to her music catalogue in a deal estimated to be worth about $200 million, according to US media reports. The agreement covers chart-topping hits including “…Baby One More Time” and “Oops!… I Did It Again,” tracks that defined late-1990s and early-2000s pop. Celebrity news outlet TMZ, citing sources…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Tems, has become the first African female artiste to record seven entries on the United States Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Nigerian singer secured this record after her track “What You Need” entered the chart at number 93 this week. This latest entry brings her total count to seven, placing her in…
Controversial rapper 50 Cent has mocked NFL star Stefon Diggs after he and Cardi B sparked breakup rumors during the 2026 Super Bowl. The “In Da Club” rapper took to Instagram following the game, writing: “Can you imagine waking up this morning and you done lost this b!tch and the Super Bowl. I would tell…
Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has disclosed that her children received death threats during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, an experience that forced her to significantly reassess her approach to activism. Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday, February 8, the actress, who has spent over three decades in the film industry, said she was…
Media personality Toolz has stirred conversation on relationships and family approval after sharing her honest take on dating dynamics involving parents. In a post on Instagram, Toolz posed a question many people quietly struggle with: Would you continue a relationship if your partner’s parents don’t like you? And what if your own…
Ugo Ugochukwu secured the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy after a season built on consistency, clinching the title with four victories from 15 races and finishing 15 points ahead of Audi-backed rival Freddie Slater. The Nigerian-born American made an immediate impact, opening the campaign with back-to-back wins at Hampton Downs — a decisive start that…
Nigerian music has once again captured global attention as five Nigerian artists secure nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards. The 68th Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with Nigerian acts earning recognition across major categories—further underscoring the country’s growing influence on the global music…
Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to make history as the first African artist to receive a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The Recording Academy announced that the late “King of Afrobeat” will be honoured at the 2026 Grammy Awards, nearly three decades after his death, Channels Television reported. The recognition carries strong symbolic…
Meta has announced plans to test paid subscription services across its platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, offering users access to exclusive features while keeping core services free. According to TechCrunch, the technology giant said the subscriptions would introduce premium tools and give users “more control over how they share and connect” on its platforms.…
Popular American YouTuber IShowSpeed is set to receive a Ghanaian passport following his recent visit to the country during his Africa tour. The 21-year-old content creator, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, made Ghana one of the final stops on his live-streamed tour across 20 African countries. The tour, tagged “Speed Does Africa,” officially ended…
