Entertainment & Society

July 9 (THEWILL) — Canadian pop star Justin Bieber will perform at the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show alongside Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. FIFA and Global Citizen announced the lineup for the 11-minute show, which will take place...

July 8 (THEWILL) — Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has filed a ₦2.55 billion lawsuit against fellow rapper, Odumodublvck, over social media posts accusing him of sexual abuse. According to legal documents dated July 7, 2026, Blaqbonez is seeking ₦2 billion in...

July 8 (THEWILL) — Celebrated Ghanaian visual artist and Guinness World Record holder, Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki, has died at the age of 50. News of her death emerged on Tuesday, July 7. The Ghana Tourism Authority...

July 8 (THEWILL) — President Donald Trump praised rapper Nicki Minaj during a White House luncheon, calling her “so hot” while introducing her at the event. The comment came during a Rose Garden luncheon on Monday, July 6, where Trump...

July 8 (THEWILL) — Mariska Hargitay has been named host of the 78th Emmy Awards, becoming the first woman in 15 years to lead the ceremony. The 2026 Emmy Awards will take place on September 14, 2026, at the Peacock...

July 8 (THEWILL) — Dolly Parton has announced that her new Broadway musical, “DOLLY: A True Original Musical,” will begin previews at New York's St. James Theatre on December 7, 2026. The show officially opens on January 19, 2027, Parton's...

July 7 (THEWILL) — Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated epic “The Odyssey” has received widespread praise from critics following its world premiere in London on Monday, July 6. The film, based on Homer's ancient Greek epic poem, stars Matt Damon as...

July 07, (THEWILL) — Nigerian rising Afrobeats singer Mavo has officially launched his independent record label, “Kilogbede Records”, marking a new chapter in his career as a music executive. The singer announced the label on July 6, introducing himself as...

July 07, (THEWILL) — Rising Nollywood actress, Cynthia Anijekwu, also known as Nkachukwu Anijekwu, has appealed to Nigerians for financial support after revealing that she is battling cancer for the second time. The actress shared her condition in an emotional...

July 07, (THEWILL) — Prince Harry has lost his privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of the “Daily Mail”, “The Mail on Sunday” and MailOnline. In a written judgment delivered on Tuesday, July 7, the UK High...