Entertainment & Society

Closing arguments are set to begin Monday, August 31, in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person ever charged in connection with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur.

Called “Operation Release the Gambit”, the twist gives viewers the chance to decide whether either or both housemates should return to the main competition and become eligible for the ₦160 million grand prize.

Parton was laid to rest on Friday, August 28, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her great-niece, Lainey Mae Parton, confirmed the burial in an emotional social media post the following day.

The organizers addressed the issue in a statement published on Instagram on Sunday, August 30, following an open letter from gospel artiste Gaise Baba on Friday, August 28.

Sultex and Goddessa have been evicted from the BBNaija Season 11 “Show Ya Sef” house after five weeks in the game.

South African DJ and producer DJ Maphorisa has dismissed claims that Nigerian artists “stole” Amapiano, saying South African musicians played a role in helping the genre spread beyond the country.

Eilish went on to praise the Nigerian singer’s music, saying, “There isn’t one song that I don’t like that he puts out. Every single song that that man puts out, I love.”

The monarch died at about 10 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, while receiving medical treatment in the United States, according to the Tooro Kingdom. His cause of death has not been disclosed.

Banks unveiled the trailer on Friday, August 28, giving fans a first look at the comedy-drama based on his popular Mama Deola character. The film will stream exclusively on Kava, a digital streaming platform, from September 3, 2026.

Bassey celebrated his birthday on Thursday, August 27, and said he had planned to spend the day quietly giving thanks to God. He later discovered that Eze had secretly worked with his wife to organise the surprise, which he jokingly described as a “holy coup.”