Nearly 40 years after playing a secretary who takes revenge on her sexist boss in “9 to 5”, Dolly Parton again beat the drum for gender equality at the West End premiere of a musical version of her hit 1980 movie.
The country superstar …
Making an unforgettable movie is not the only requirement to win the prestigious best picture Oscar. Add millions of dollars for TV and digital ads, plus actors’ travel, hair and makeup for events to promote their work on the busy film cam…
A year after best actress winner Frances McDormand used the Oscars stage to advocate for more women in front of and behind the camera, Hollywood is celebrating some progress - but remains far from reaching parity with men.
McDormand urg…
German haute-couture designer Karl Lagerfeld, artistic director at Chanel and an icon of the fashion industry with his extravagant outfits and striking catwalks, has died aged 85.
Instantly recognizable in his dark suits, pony-tailed wh…
ORGANISERS of this year’s edition of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA's) Grand Ball have invited 15 award-winning artistes to perform at the event slated for Friday, March 29 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
Arti…
The Adinkra Group, an African Cultural Edutainment Resource and Consulting company based in Washington, DC, is set to launch the second annual Back2Africa Festival and Tour in partnership with The Ghana Tourism Authority and the Year of Re…
The organisers of the Oscars have reversed an earlier decision to hand out four awards during ad breaks after facing a major backlash.
The presentations for live action short, cinematography, editing and make-up and hair were to be stre…
On Tuesday night, John Legend headlined a Motown tribute concert, celebrating the record label's 60th anniversary.
Alongside Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder, the star performed a selection of Marvin Gaye hits, including the timeless, …
Ariana Grande's latest album Thank U, Next has broken a UK chart record after debuting at number one.
It had the most streams of an album by a female artist in a week - breaking a record she set herself with 2018's Sweetener.
Ariana …
Alfonso Cuaron's Netflix epic Roma could become the first ever winner of both best picture and best foreign language film at the Oscars. Its success could change how the category is perceived - and shine a light on the four other worthy no…
Lawyers for the US actor Jussie Smollett have denied he had any role in an assault last month he alleges was carried out by two white men.
Their statement came after sources told US media that police believed he may have paid two Nigeri…
STONEBWOY was one of the signees of Zylofon Media owned by Nana Appiah Mensah and subsequently became one of the ambassadors of its sister company, Menzgold.
And in the wake of the gold dealership's troubles with the Securities and Exch…
Dadie Opanka has released his maiden single for the year, titled "Sure" and it features one of Ghana's best female vocalists, Adina. The new song for this year's Valentine celebrations, was produced by music mixer "Ephraim Beatz" and it's …
The premiere of the much awaited movie "Sin City", is set for Valentine's day on Thursday, February 14, at the Silverbird Cinemas at the Accra Mall. The movie set to give valuable relationship and marriage lessons to lovers, would be premi…
Jennifer Lopez knows how to throw a birthday bash!
The 49-year-old pop diva is preparing for her milestone 50th birthday in July, and she is celebrating in a big way. The “Limitless” singer appears on Wednesday’s The Ellen DeGeneres Sho…
Rapper 21 Savage has been granted release from US custody on bond and will be freed on Wednesday in the lead-up to his deportation hearing, his lawyers say.
The 26-year-old, real name Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was arrested last week …
His previous starring role was in an 80s mega-flop that almost destroyed George Lucas's career, but that hasn't stopped Marvel giving Howard the Duck his own TV series.
The feathered superhero will star in one of four Marvel Television …
We are in that era of the music industry where musicians mostly follow trends because someone else did the same kind of song and it blew it, so yes, other musicians also follow suit. For instance, if afro beats is in the system now, most a…
A man who was arrested at Rihanna's home in May 2018 has pleaded guilty to stalking and additional charges.
The Blast reports that Eduardo Leon has been given a five-year probation and is required to participate in Los Angeles County's …
The residents of Bricksburg return to the big screen this week in “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part”, this time finding themselves in an apocalyptic world after the invasion of strange heart and star-shaped extra terrestrials.
Chris Pr…
ACCRA-based radio station, Joy FM, has launched its Lovers Dinner Dance with music Maestro, Kojo Antwi, set to take place on Valentine's Day at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra.
Speaking at the launch, which was held at the Joy F…
Forty years ago, two of music's biggest stars walked into BBC Radio 1 and sat down to review the week's new releases.
Michael Jackson and George Harrison spent the next 90 minutes discussing singles by Foreigner, Nicolette Larson and Th…
The online petition demanding the rapper's release has attracted more than 390,000 signatures since his arrest last Sunday.
Celebs including Meek Mill, Cardi B and Offset have joined Jay-Z in condemning his arrest by immigration officer…
Cardi B is known for keeping it real, and she embraces that same attitude for a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar. The “Money” rapper is the magazine’s cover star, and in the profile she opens up about experiencing postpartum depression a…
THE slay queen phenomenon seems to have to come to stay. Fuelled by social media, it has become a common sight to see young ladies flaunting their “expensive lifestyles” especially on Instagram.
In fact, there seems to be an unspoken co…
Pop star Pink will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award at this year’s BRITs, organizers of Britain’s pop music honors said on Thursday, naming the American singer-songwriter as the first international artist to receive the …
Ariana Grande has accused the organisers behind the Grammy Awards of "lying" and "playing games".
"I've kept my mouth shut but now you're lying about me," the singer wrote on Twitter.
Grammys boss Ken Ehrlich claimed that Ariana was …
Woody Allen has launched legal action against Amazon Studios, accusing it of breaching their contract by refusing to distribute his latest film.
The 83-year-old is seeking more than $68m (£52m) in damages, alleging the company backed ou…
MAKING it as a new artiste in the Ghanaian music scene is already quite tasking, add the fact that you’re female and it becomes even more daunting because you face certain challenges the males won’t have to deal with.
It is no secret th…
The Florida mum who inspired the Reddit 'paintception' craze has now received the painting of her holding her own painting, in a further development to the bizarre saga.
Cindi Decker's son confirmed on Reddit that a portrait of her by S…
Luxury fashion brand Gucci has withdrawn a woollen jumper from sale after the item was criticised for "resembling blackface."
The black "balaclava jumper" covered the lower half of the face and featured a red cut-out around the mouth.
…
Jay-Z says the arrest of rapper 21 Savage is "an absolute travesty" and has hired a lawyer to help his fight against deportation.
Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage, a British citizen, is being held by US officials due to an expired visa.
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Despite A Star Is Born being a hit with critics, Bradley Cooper revealed he was "embarrassed" by not receiving an Oscar nomination for best director.
Cooper recalled to Oprah Winfrey the moment he found out during a taping of her interv…
Liam Neeson has cancelled an appearance on a US talk show as controversy over his rape revenge comments continues.
The 66-year-old actor was due to appear on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Friday night, according to listings publ…
SINGER, Becca, has confirmed the rumours that she has given birth by posting pictures of her baby bump on Instagram.
At the beginning of this week, news broke that that the Nana singer, who got married to Nigerian entrepreneur, Tobi San…
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After being forgiven, Isha assures Indrani that all she wants is a relationship with Ira. Devki warns Ira about hurting Isha. Devki takes Isha’s proposal to the Ojha house. …
We are currently experiencing a temporary loss of the uplinked Ghanaian channels on both GOtv and DStv platforms due to a major power trip on the uplink site in Accra which occurred around 10pm on the 6th February 2019.
This has resulte…
Ivanka Trump has criticised an artwork that shows her lookalike hoovering up breadcrumbs from a gallery floor.
Visitors to the Washington DC gallery throw crumbs for the model to clean.
The gallery says Ivanka Vacuuming, by Jennifer Ru…
Television’s fiercest hip-hop family, the Lyons, return to FOX, DStv Channel 125 for the remainder of Season Five of Empire on 7 March 2019, at 5:55pm. Golden Globe nominated Empire continues to be one of the most popular and acclaimed sho…
Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence is engaged to boyfriend Cooke Maroney, her representative has told US media.
The 28-year-old Hunger Games star sparked engagement rumours after she was seen wearing a ring on a night out with Mr M…
Alliance Française Accra is delighted to host the talented singer, Lamisi, as she launches her maiden album BRIGHTER SIDE on Saturday 23rd February, 2019 at 7:00pm.
Lamisi, born Regina Lamisi Awiniman Anabilla Akukainlate, is one of the…
Celebrities and the paparazzi have a notoriously tense relationship. From accusations of invasion of privacy to criticism of unflattering photos, stars have regularly hit out at those who are paid to pursue them.
But in the last couple …
Singer R Kelly has announced a new tour of Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, sparking widespread criticism in light of abuse allegations against him.
The R&B star posted his plans on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, but later delete…
This year's Oscars will be held without an official host - for the first time in 30 years.
The head of ABC Entertainment, which airs the Academy Awards ceremony, said it would instead highlight celebrities presenting the trophies.
Re…
Fierce debate is raging over actor Liam Neeson's controversial admission that he once wanted to kill a random black man, with some suggesting his unguarded comments amounted to "career suicide".
"The only question anyone in Hollywood wi…
Popular Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has revealed that fellow thespian, Rita Dominic is set to quit spinsterhood.
Maduagwu, who gave the hint on Monday via his Instagram page, said the 43-year-old Rita will be walking down the…
HKN Music CEO and Musician, Davido has been voted the 2018 Most Influential Young Nigerian in the 3rd edition of the annual ranking poll by international rating firm, Avance Media.
Davido who was nominated in the Entertainment category …
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This month on Silver Lining, Shravan and Ira continue getting close to each other. Ira decides to get married to Samarth after being convinced by Revati. S…
While subbing for Wendy Williams on her eponymous show, Nick Cannon gave an update on the talk show host's condition, saying he spoke to her on the phone recently.
"She sounded amazing, y'all,"he said. "I didn't know what to expect at f…
Alphabet Inc reported sharply higher fourth-quarter spending on video content, employees and facilities, worrying investors who sent the tech company’s shares down about 3 percent after hours on Monday.
Google’s parent company beat Wall…
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