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Asurf Oluseyi’s Iyaloja uses the marketplace as a stage for a morally complex portrait of female leadership, exploring power, community economics and ethical ambiguity in intimate, character-driven drama.
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Kinema will stream Holding Liat and Everything You Have Is Yours for a limited time in collaboration with progressive Jewish groups, pairing timed access with community-driven programming.
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Comedian Jon Stewart slammed a recent White House event tied to the UFC as a "god-awful mockery," saying it diminished both the sport and the dignity of the presidency, Deadline reports.
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A Broadway staging of a comedic, clip-driven show built around celebrity memoirs will end its engagement earlier than planned, Deadline reports. Producers cited business reasons as the decisive factor, underscoring the financial pressures of mounting a commercial run in New York.
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Deadline reports CBS News chief Bari Weiss met with a veteran BBC broadcaster as part of a broader effort to recruit international journalism talent to deepen the network’s global coverage.
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Deadline reports Fox Corp will buy Roku for about $22 billion — a landmark deal that merges content ownership with a leading streaming platform and could reshape advertising, distribution and competition in streaming.
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Deadline reports Iran’s national team left the U.S. immediately after the World Cup draw amid protests targeting Tehran, with officials citing safety concerns.
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The Locarno Film Festival will honor Asia Argento with a lifetime achievement award, spotlighting her multifaceted career as an actor and director and promising a festival tribute that will reassess her work.
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According to Deadline, a UFC fighter reportedly shouted “Michelle Obama is a man” after winning a bout at the White House, drawing swift online backlash and renewed debate about athlete conduct at high-profile events.
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Filmmaker Kayode Kasum argues Nollywood’s next edge lies in cultivating problem solvers—professionals who pair creative vision with practical systems and process improvements.
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A World Cup referee cleared by FIFA has defended a brief, disputed hand gesture as a "subconscious twitch," a decision that highlights challenges in interpreting on-field behavior and the scrutiny officials face.
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BBC Studios, Wheel in Motion and Kadokawa are reported to be developing a live-action series based on the beloved Studio Ghibli film Kiki’s Delivery Service. Here’s what’s known, the challenges of adaptation, and what to watch for as the project develops.
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Action Xtreme has launched a specialist security division to support film and TV productions, reflecting a wider industry shift toward integrated on-set risk management and protection services.
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A prominent Nollywood actor recently declared himself the best in the industry, sparking debate about how acting excellence should be judged and prompting renewed attention to his body of work.
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Friends stars, led by Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, have paid tribute to director James Burrows, remembering him as a mentor and "father figure" who "spoiled us rotten."
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Filthy took top honors at Sheffield DocFest 2026, reinforcing the film’s festival momentum. Deadline’s coverage lists all winners and category details.
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Susanne Daniels told Deadline that YouTube initially struggled to support a breakout series on its originals slate, a mismatch that contributed to the show finding bigger audiences elsewhere. Daniels also predicts platforms like YouTube will revisit original programming with renewed focus.
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Anne Schedeen, who played the family matriarch on a popular 1980s sitcom about an alien living with a suburban family, has died at 77. Schedeen’s grounded performance as the family’s mother helped anchor the show’s blend of comedy and heart.
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A charged reunion in the episode “Toledo” propels The Vampire Lestat’s second episode, sharpening character motivations and injecting fresh momentum into the season.
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A reported 'Remi and Nneoma' conversation between Tina Mba and Kelechi Udegbe sparked a pointed debate about marriage and culture, highlighting generational tensions and the challenge of balancing tradition with personal choice.
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Tom Holland’s brief remark that “Owen Cooper would be awesome,” reported by Deadline, has reignited speculation about who might succeed him as Spider-Man — a reminder that celebrity endorsements can shape the conversation even without formal casting news.
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In June 2026 the UK signaled a major policy shift by moving to prohibit social media use by under‑16s on mainstream platforms unless age verification or other safeguards are in place, a step with wide technical, legal and social implications.
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Faithia Balogun described her last meeting with colleague Adesina Okiki as a simple, now-cherished moment, urging support for those left to mourn and joining others in paying tribute to his life and work.
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Mary Njoku urged African Christians to pair prayer with practical action—encouraging mentorship, entrepreneurship and accountable church-led programs to address community needs.