Ezaga Evi-Ben, THEWILL

June 8 (THEWILL) — British actor, Idris Elba, has dismissed long-running rumours linking him to the role of James Bond, saying the speculation was “never legit”. Speaking in a recent interview for the latest cover story of British GQ, Elba...

June 8 (THEWILL) — Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has been criticized on social media after leading a pro-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rally in Abuja. The rally took place on Saturday, June 6, and was organized by the Re-elect Tinubu...

June 8 (THEWILL) — British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Talay Riley has died after a fatal stabbing in East London. He was 35. Riley, whose real name was Mark Yinka Orabiyi, was reportedly attacked on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown on the...

June 8 (THEWILL) — Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has revealed that she welcomed a baby girl more than two years ago and kept the news private until now. The actress shared the announcement on Instagram on her birthday, June 7,...

June 7 (THEWILL) — Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner at the pageant's grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The 26-year-old beauty queen, who represented...

June 5 (THEWILL) — British actor Anthony Head, best known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso”, has died at the age of 72. His daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, confirmed that he died peacefully...

June 5 (THEWILL) — Kanya King CBE, founder of the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards, has died at the age of 57. The MOBO Organization confirmed on Friday, June 5, 2026, that she died on Wednesday, June 3, following...

June 5 (THEWILL) — Taylor Swift has released her new original song, “I Knew It, I Knew You”, for the upcoming animated film “Toy Story 5”. The song was released on Friday, June 5, and marks Swift’s first new music...

June 5 (THEWILL) — Veteran American actor, James Handy, known for his roles in “Top Gun: Maverick”, “Jumanji” and several television dramas, has died at the age of 81 following a stabbing incident in Los Angeles. The incident occurred on...

June 5 (THEWILL) — A Texas court on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, sentenced former Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, to life in prison after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting women under his spiritual care. Odiong, a Nigerian-born priest who...