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In a statement to PEOPLE, Parton’s representatives said the singer died on August 25 at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones. They did not disclose the type of cancer she had been battling.

News of his detention first circulated on social media on August 19, 2026, with reports claiming he had been arrested in connection with a sexual offence.

Trump called Parton “one of the greatest Country Music Singers of all time” and said her passing was “a loss for millions of people around the world.”

Her family announced her death Tuesday, with her nephew Bryan Seaver sharing the news in a video on social media. Seaver, who served as Parton’s head of security for more than two decades, said she had asked him years ago to make the announcement.

The actress made the remarks during a recent interview with African A-List, where she was asked whether she would accept money to endorse or campaign for a politician.

The 2026 edition, themed “Africa to the World”, is scheduled to take place on October 25 in Toronto, Canada, as the organisers continue to expand the awards beyond Nigeria.

Tahini is the Director of Artists and Repertoire (A&R) at Mavin Records, where Drille has built his music career. The singer had previously revealed that she was his first girlfriend and that they met in 2018 after he joined the label.

The album remains one of the biggest projects of Burna Boy’s career, combining Afrobeats, hip-hop and personal storytelling with major international collaborations.

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Chimsom Chuka has emerged as the Head of House for the second time this season. Chimsom secured the title during the Week Five Head of House challenge on Monday, earning another chance to lead the house and enjoy the privileges that come with the position.

President Bola Tinubu has mourned veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, following his death at the age of 66.