2020 was a big one full of crisis and fallouts. Nonetheless, television and film were a big sell on streams and other digital platforms. Amidst these releases highlighted some of the best shows and films currently gaining momentum on the award season hopefuls. As the eligibility window stays open for film and TV submissions, there is more time to watch …

DJ Khaled will serve as the international host of the virtual MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) Kampala, which will air in 180 countries on February 20. The Grammy Award-winning DJ and record executive will “host the virtual awards ceremony from his glamorous home in Miami, Florida, alongside African co-emcees,” the ViacomCBS network said on Friday. “MTV has always been a …

Lady Whistledown has a lot of exposé to do, as the period drama ‘Bridgerton’ has been renewed for a second season on Netflix. Based on a series of novels by Julia Quinn, the first season of the show is on course to be seen by 63 million households in its first month of release. ‘Bridgerton’ marks the first project from …

A non-debatable aspect about Burna Boy’s flagging career is his driving speed for global domination. With two Grammy nominations under his belt, Burna Boy’s song ‘Destiny’ has been added to the official playlist for the inauguration of President elect Joe Biden and Vice President elect Kamala Harris. ‘Destiny’ will play alongside a host of other songs from Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, …

As the 93rd Academy Awards creeps in gently to name ‘who is who’ in film, credible online portals and prints have started weighing in on whose performance excited audience most. The road to the grand prize as best actress in a lead role is one of the most keenly contested categories on the award season front every year. Dominating the …

The 26th Critics’ Choice Awards is out with its television nominees. Leading the pack are Netflix shows ‘Ozark’ and ‘The Crown’ with 6 mentions apiece. The recorded number of nominations for both shows together with other Netflix titles tallies the streaming platforms total to 26, making it the highest among streamers and networks. HBO/HBO Max follows second with 24 scores. …

Kanye West’s apparel company Yeezy is suing one of its summer interns for posting confidential photos on Instagram — and it’s seeking to enforce a half-million-dollar liquidated damages clause. The intern, Ryan Inwards, signed a non-disclosure agreement that contained a $500,000 liquidated damages provision, according to a complaint filed Friday in L.A. County Superior Court. Such provisions put an upfront …

Actress Tasha Smith has signed on to direct multiple episodes of the Starz series Black Mafia Family. A veteran in the acting field known for her fiery delivery, Smith has directed episodes of several groundbreaking television series including P-Valley and Tales. Executive produced by 50 Cent as part of his overall deal with Starz, the show is based on the …

The critically acclaimed HBO comedy is coming to an end after its fifth season, which is about to go into production and will likely air later in 2021. The series was quickly renewed for a fifth season while the fourth season was still airing in May 2020. Issa Rae, star and co-creator, tweeted the news on Wednesday. “Very excited to …

FIFA is launching FIFA Sound, a new entertainment strategy designed to create innovative and meaningful connections between football fans, music enthusiasts, players, artists, and the game and songs they all love. “FIFA’s vision is to make football truly global, accessible and inclusive. The crossover between football and music underscores this wider cultural relevance. Both are universal languages and have the …