Entertainment & Society

June 29 (THEWILL) — The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has become the highest-grossing biopic in cinema history, earning about $977 million worldwide. The film has now surpassed Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer”, which previously held the record with about $975 million globally. Directed...

June 29 (THEWILL) — Media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and his wife, Cynthia, have announced they are expecting their third child. They shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, June 28, alongside maternity photos. Cynthia said it has been seven years since...

June 29 (THEWILL) — Dame Penelope Keith, the British actress best known for her roles in “The Good Life” and “To the Manor Born”, has died at the age of 86. Her family announced her passing on Monday, June 29,...

June 29 (THEWILL) — The 2026 BET Awards celebrated achievements in music, film, sports and culture, with Teyana Taylor and hip-hop duo Clipse emerging as the night's biggest winners. The ceremony was held on Sunday, June 28, at the Peacock...

June 26 (THEWILL) — Nollywood actor, Joseph Momodu, has officially joined the United States Army after completing his basic training. The actor, who is based in Los Angeles, announced the news on Instagram on Friday, June 26. He shared that...

June 26 (THEWILL) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla will not move into Buckingham Palace after its multi-year renovation is completed. The decision was announced alongside the annual Sovereign Grant Report released on June 25, 2026. The palace confirmed the...

June 26 (THEWILL) — Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation have announced a new standalone film, “Donkey,” a spin-off from the “Shrek” franchise, set for release on June 30, 2028. The film will tell the origin story of Donkey and how...

June 26 (THEWILL) — David Clayton-Thomas, the Grammy-winning Canadian singer and former frontman of American jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at the age of 84. His publicist, Eric Alper, announced on Thursday that Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at...

June 25 (THEWILL) — Nollywood actress, Omeche Oko, has recounted how she was injured after a motorcycle accident during a film shoot. The actress shared a video on Instagram on Wednesday, June 24, showing moments from the set, the crash,...

June 25 (THEWILL) — Stella Maris Okafor, the widow of the late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has appealed to Nigerians for assistance, saying she and her children are struggling to pay rent, school fees...