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• Teni embraces healing, self-discovery with new EP, The Wellness Package

  24-07-2026 21:10 via thesun.ng
  
  By Rita Okoye
  Award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entertainer Teni has officially released her highly anticipated new EP, ‘The Wellness Package’. 
  Marking a significant chapter in her career, the project reflects deep personal growth, healing, and the discovery of joy in everyday life. More than just a collection of songs, The Wellness Package acts as an open invitation into Teni’s world, inspired by her experiences over the past few years and framing wellness n
  
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• Why I limit kissing scenes in my movies — Biodun Stephen

  24-07-2026 17:16 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has dismissed claims that romantic scenes in movies are responsible for breaking marriages, insisting that actors and their spouses understand the demands of the profession.Speaking in a video shared on Instagram late Thursday, Stephen reacted to comments by a young woman who argued that filmmakers should reduce kissing scenes because they could ruin the marriages of actors.Addressing the claim, Stephen said she found it difficult to understand the argument, n
  
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• Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over 2023 London nightclub fight

  24-07-2026 17:09 via thenet.ng
  
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  Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray in connection with a 2023 nightclub altercation in London, avoiding a trial on more serious charges. The 37-year-old singer entered the guilty plea on Friday at Southwark Crown Court after the charge was read to him, simply responding, “Guilty,” while appearing in court dressed in a beige suit and dark brown tie.
  
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• Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over 2023 London nightclub fight

  24-07-2026 17:09 via thenet.ng
  
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  Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray in connection with a 2023 nightclub altercation in London, avoiding a trial on more serious charges. The 37-year-old singer entered the guilty plea on Friday at Southwark Crown Court after the charge was read to him, simply responding, “Guilty,” while appearing in court dressed in a beige suit and dark brown tie.
  
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• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sent to solitary confinement after prison fight

  24-07-2026 17:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement after being involved in a fight with another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix, where he is serving a 50-month prison sentence.According to ABC News, citing a source familiar with the incident, the altercation began after another inmate made a remark to Combs, prompting the confrontation.Following the fight, prison authorities placed the music mogul in solitary confinement, the source s
  
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• Teni releases ‘The Wellness Package’ EP

  24-07-2026 15:58 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter, Teni, has released her highly anticipated extended play (EP), The Wellness Package, marking a new phase centred on personal growth, healing and community.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project reflects Teni’s personal experiences over recent years, presenting wellness as a lifestyle rooted in love, laughter, self-care and meaningful human connections.The six-track EP also marks the beginning of Teni’s strategic partner
  
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• R&B star Chris Brown pleads guilty in UK nightclub assault case

  24-07-2026 15:39 via thesun.ng
  
  Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown has admitted guilt in a UK court over his involvement in a 2023 nightclub altercation in London, resolving the public order aspect of a case that had exposed him to more serious criminal charges.
  The 37-year-old entered a guilty plea to a charge of affray on Friday during proceedings at Southwark Crown Court, where he simply replied, “Guilty,” after the charge was read.
  His admission effectively removes the need for a trial on more severe allega
  
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• Chris Brown pleads guilty to public order offence in UK

  24-07-2026 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded guilty to a public order offence following an alleged brawl at a London nightclub in 2023.“Guilty,” replied Brown, 37, dressed in a beige suit and dark tie, after the charge of affray was put to him as he stood in the dock at Southwark Crown Court in London.He will now not face trial on several other charges, including attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon, namely a bottle, in
  
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• ‘Don’t let me die, I’m going through a lot of pain’ — Ngozi Nwosu appeals for help, needs ₦30 Million for life-saving surgeries

  24-07-2026 12:45 via thenet.ng
  
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  Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has made an emotional appeal to Nigerians, fans, colleagues and well-wishers for financial support as she battles a serious health condition that requires three urgent life-saving surgeries.The beloved actress, who has been hospitalised for the past three weeks, revealed in a tearful video shared on her Instagram page that the c
  
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• ‘Don’t let me die, I’m going through a lot of pain’ — Ngozi Nwosu appeals for help, needs ₦30 Million for life-saving surgeries

  24-07-2026 12:45 via thenet.ng
  
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  Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has made an emotional appeal to Nigerians, fans, colleagues and well-wishers for financial support as she battles a serious health condition that requires three urgent life-saving surgeries.The beloved actress, who has been hospitalised for the past three weeks, revealed in a tearful video shared on her Instagram page that the c
  
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• Why Nigerian Youth Events Are Becoming More Than Entertainment

  24-07-2026 12:09 via thenet.ng
  
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  Not too long ago, the success of a youth event in Nigeria was often measured by the calibre of artistes on its lineup. A headline performance, a few celebrity appearances and a packed audience were enough to define the experience. That formula is changing. Young Nigerians are increasingly gravitating towards events that offer more than entertainment. They want space
  
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• Why Nigerian Youth Events Are Becoming More Than Entertainment

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  Not too long ago, the success of a youth event in Nigeria was often measured by the calibre of artistes on its lineup. A headline performance, a few celebrity appearances and a packed audience were enough to define the experience. That formula is changing. Young Nigerians are increasingly gravitating towards events that offer more than entertainment. They want space
  
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• Danny S to unveil new album ‘Merci’ at exclusive listening party in Lagos

  24-07-2026 09:48 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Ayo OnikoyiNigerian street-pop star Danny S will host the official listening party for his forthcoming album, Merci, on Friday, July 25, at Club Foxy, ShopRite Mall, Ikeja, Lagos.The event begins with a red carpet reception at 8:00 p.m., followed by the main event at 10:00 p.m., where fans, media, music executives, and industry stakeholders will get an exclusive first listen to the 12-track album.Merci showcases Danny S’s artistic growth and gratitude through tracks including Heavenly,
  
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• Theatre lovers, fashionistas, culture advocates for TAF 2026

  24-07-2026 05:04 via thesun.ng
  
  A major celebration of African creativity is in the offing, as TheatreMania Africa Festival (TAF) holds in Lagos from November 18-19, 2026. 
  With the theme: ‘The Spark: Igniting the African Economy Through Stage Craft’, this year’s TheatreMania Africa offers a vibrant blend of live performances, heritage fashion show and interactive arts across two premier Lagos locations.
  Kicking off on Wednesday, November 18 amidst the lush greenery of Shodex Gardens in Ilupeju, the pan-
  
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• NEMCEA sets agenda for independent content creators

  24-07-2026 05:04 via thesun.ng
  
  Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exhibition and Awards (NEMCEA) returns to Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos for its 5th edition from September 2-3, 2026, with a theme that hits at the heart of the modern creative hustle: ‘The Creator’s Economy – Elevate Your Craft, Secure Your Future.’
  This year’s edition of NEMCEA, an initiative of Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN), aims to demystify the business of storytelling, as content creators o
  
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• Preparations in top gear for Nigeria Fashion Week

  24-07-2026 05:01 via thesun.ng
  
  One of Africa’s biggest fashion and creative industry events, Nigeria Fashion Week, is scheduled to hold in Abuja from October 2-4, 2026.Recognised as a major international fashion business platform, the Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 is expected to bring together leading Nigerian and foreign fashion designers, buyers, retailers, investors, manufacturers, policymakers, development partners, diplomats, media professionals, creative entrepreneurs and fashion enthusiasts from across Africa and bey
  
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• N40m worth of prizes at stake as entries open for mPulse Spelling Bee

  24-07-2026 04:59 via thesun.ng
  
  The battle for N40 million worth of prizes in the 8th edition of MTN mPulse Spelling Bee has started in earnest.
  The competition, which kicked off on July 20 and ending November 28, 2026, features digital participation and regional physical contests, culminating in a live grand finale in Lagos where finalists will slug it out for scholarships, cash prizes, ICT devices and opportunity to serve as ‘MTN CEO for a Day’.The initiative reflects MTN Nigeria’s continued commitment to p
  
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