96th Academy Award Nominations Announced
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These are the 96th Academy Award Nominations below: Best PictureAmerican FictionAnatomy of a FallBarbieThe HoldoversKillers of the Flower MoonMaestroOppenheimerPast LivesPoor ThingsThe Zone of Interest Leading ActressAnnette Bening – NyadLily Gladstone – Killers of the Flower MoonSandra HĂĽller – Anatomy of a FallCarey Mulligan – MaestroEmma Stone – Poor Things Leading ActorBradley Cooper – MaestroColman Domingo […]
Toyin Abraham Sets a New Record as ‘Malika’ Closes in on ₦300 Million Gross
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Toyin Abraham, a Nigerian filmmaker, has achieved a new milestone with her latest release, “Malaika,” surpassing the box office earnings of her previous production, “Ijakumo.” According to a report issued on Monday, January 22, 2024, by the Cinemas Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), “Malaika” raked in ₦10.9 million over the weekend (January 18-21, 2024), pushing […]
Prime Video Suspends Funding For Nigerian Original
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Prime Video has implemented a restructuring that includes a reduction in funding for original Nigerian content and a downsizing of its local staff. This move is part of a broader strategy to shift focus towards European countries. According to a report in Variety, existing shows from the region that have been approved and commissioned, such […]
MTV Shuga Naija Season 5 Premieres At Exclusive Lagos Event
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MTV Shuga Naija Season 5, the highly anticipated series produced by the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, premiered at an exclusive event in Lagos on Thursday. The event featured a press briefing that focused on the issues addressed in the series, followed by a private screening of the new season. The new season combines an exciting […]
Jonathan Majors Dropped By Management And PR Agency After Domestic Violence Allegations
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The actor was allegedly dumped by Entertainment 360 after they “mutually agreed” to part ways. Majors also lost his public relations agency. This comes after The Creed III actor allegedly slapped his girlfriend when she attempted to check his messages, and then placed his hands around her neck.
2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards unveil nominations and opens voting to fansÂ
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MTV today announced nominees for the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards(full list below). Beginning today, fans can vote for their favourites across 26 gender-neutral categories by visiting vote.mtv.com through Monday, April 17 at midnight.  The show will air on Monday, May 8 as an epic, supersized Los Angeles takeover event LIVE on MTV Base (DStv Ch. 322 and Gotv Ch. 72) at 01:00 WAT. Repeats at 11:30 and 19:40. […]