Hollywood

Hollywood has long been home to actors of Nigerian heritage, with established stars laying the foundation for a new generation of performers making their mark across film and television. From acclaimed dramas and blockbuster franchises to streaming hits...

Some of Hollywood's most bankable actors announced their arrival in spectacular fashion by turning their very first lead roles into major commercial triumphs. This article revisits five stars whose breakout performances not only captivated audiences but also generated...

June 30 (THEWILL) — Hollywood director, Carl Erik Rinsch, was sentenced on June 29, 2026, to two and a half years in federal prison for defrauding Netflix of $11 million meant for a science fiction series. He was also ordered...

June 3 (THEWILL) — Hollywood filmmaker, Martin Scorsese, has joined artificial intelligence company, Black Forest Labs, as an adviser, becoming one of the industry’s most high-profile directors to publicly embrace AI as a creative tool. The Oscar-winning director, known for...

May 01, (THEWILL) — Actors Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt were honored with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 30, 2026, just one day before the release of their highly anticipated sequel, “The Devil Wears Prada...

February 19, (THEWILL) — Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony held on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. She is the...

February 10, (THEWILL) — Award-winning Hollywood actress Catherine O’Hara’s cause of death has been confirmed. The Canadian-American star, best known for her roles in ‘Home Alone’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’, died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 71. According to...

September 29, (THEWILL) — U.S President, Donald Trump, has imposed a 100 percent tariff on all foreign-made films, a move he said is designed to protect Hollywood from what he described as “unfair foreign competition". Announcing the decision at the...

July 04, (THEWILL) — Hollywood veteran actor, Michael Madsen, known for his memorable roles in Quentin Tarantino films, has passed away at the age of 67. His publicist, Liz Rodriguez, confirmed that he died on Thursday morning at his...

July 04, (THEWILL) — Music legend, Angélique Kidjo, has made history as the first African artist to earn a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese singer, a five-time Grammy winner, was among 35 names announced for...