Veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84
The veteran actor’s wife, Joke Silva, and son announced his death on Wednesday, ending years in which the family repeatedly debunked false reports of his passing. Veteran Nigerian actor Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at…
Emmys 2026: the full list of winners
Best drama series The Diplomat The Gilded Age A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Paradise The Pitt – WINNER Pluribus Slow Horses Your Friends & Neighbors Best comedy series Abbott Elementary The Bear Hacks Margo’s Got Money Troubles…
Veteran Hong Kong actor and dance pioneer Lau Siu-ming dies aged 94
Born in 1931, the veteran actor was among the first Hong Kong dancers to pursue formal training in Europe and was known for incorporating his experiences and Chinese heritage into his work.Hong Kong veteran actor and dancer Lau Siu-ming has…
Burna Boy sets new record as first Nigerian artist to surpass 4 billion YouTube views
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has achieved another major milestone in his career, becoming the first Nigerian artist to surpass 4 billion total views on YouTube. The milestone was reached through the combined views generated by music videos and other…
Disney Channel Actress Carla Jeffery Dead at 33
Carla Jeffery, the actress best known for playing Bree Prattle in Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise, has died at the age of 33. Jeffery died on September 1, 2026, according to a statement released by her longtime talent management company, Alexanders…
Ex-gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
A Nevada jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, guilty of the murder of legendary American rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the artist was fatally shot in Las Vegas. Davis was convicted of first-degree murder with a…
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
Country music legend Dolly Parton has been laid to rest beside her late husband, Carl Dean, in a private family funeral in Nashville, Tennessee. Parton, who died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80 following a brief battle…
Veteran Juju singer Saint Janet buried in Abeokuta
Veteran Nigerian Juju singer Iyun Janet Ajilore, famously known as Saint Janet, has been buried in Abeokuta, Ogun State.EntertainmentVeteran Juju singer Saint Janet buried in AbeokutaSaint Janet was laid to rest at her residence on Wednesday following funeral activities attended…
Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, who became famous for her colourful polka dot-covered sculptures and installations, has died at the age of 97.Kusama, who had voluntarily lived in a psychiatric hospital for decades, was known for her bright red wig…
DOLLY PARTON, COUNTRY MUSIC ICON AND LEGENDARY PHILANTHROPIST, DIES AT 80
The world of music and entertainment is mourning the death of legendary country music icon Dolly Parton, who has died at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced by her family and representatives on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Reports…