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Chase & Status, Becky Hill, Rudimental and more announced for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2024 - www.nme.com - Kenya
nme.com
18.03.2024

Chase & Status, Becky Hill, Rudimental and more announced for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2024

Chase & Status, Becky Hill, Rudimental and a host of other artists have been announced as the first acts for BBC Radio 1‘s Big Weekend 2024.Ella Henderson, Diplo, Eric Prydz, Kenya Grace, Sonny Fodera, Dimension and Hannah Laing have also been confirmed for the opening day at this year’s annual bash which will take place at Stockwood Park in Luton from May 24-26.Tickets priced at £29.50 (plus a £4.50 booking fee per ticket) will go on sale at 5pm GMT this Thursday (March 21) and can be purchased here. Further acts will be announced in the coming weeks.Commenting on their headline status, Chase & Status said: “Always a big moment for us to play for Radio 1 at Big Weekend, especially this year, to be bringing our full live show to the Main Stage alongside so many other huge acts.”#BigWeekend Luton lineup news ✨Here's who's heading to Stockwood Park on Friday 24th May!For more details and info on tickets, visit https://t.co/4t4HBZtjzI.

Storm Reid To Star In Teyana Taylor’s Directorial Debut ‘Get Lite’ For Paramount - deadline.com - New York - Kenya - county Riley
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18.03.2024

Storm Reid To Star In Teyana Taylor’s Directorial Debut ‘Get Lite’ For Paramount

EXCLUSIVE: Storm Reid is attached to star in Teyana Taylor‘s directorial debut Get Lite, which is in development at Paramount Pictures. Reid will also produce through her banner, A Seed & Wings Productions, alongside Kenya Barris and his Khalabo Ink Society.

Explorer set to cycle and climb from America’s lowest point to its highest - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - France - Kenya
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.03.2024

Explorer set to cycle and climb from America’s lowest point to its highest

Adventurer Oli France is set to cycle and climb from America’s Death Valley to Denali, the highest point in North America - driven by nothing more than power and an incredible sense of adventure.

L.A. Marathon’s 39th Edition Won By Kenya’s Dominic Ngeno, Stacy Ndiwa - deadline.com - Kenya - Ethiopia - city Century
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17.03.2024

L.A. Marathon’s 39th Edition Won By Kenya’s Dominic Ngeno, Stacy Ndiwa

Dominic Ngeno, a 26-year-old Kenyan, won the 39th L.A. Marathon today by five seconds, edging past countryman Cosmas Kiplimo with a little over three miles to go on the 26.2-mile route. Ngeno had a time of 2:10:20, almost three minutes faster than last year’s winner, Jemal Yimer of Ethiopia.

African Screenwriters Set Genre Shows at Series Mania (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - Senegal - South Africa - Botswana - Kenya
variety.com
17.03.2024

African Screenwriters Set Genre Shows at Series Mania (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Four African screenwriters will pitch stories spanning genres at the 15th edition of Series Mania in Lille, France. Pitching this year are Kelly-Eve Koopman (South Africa) with urban fantasy “Facing the Mountain”; Moreetsi Gabang (Botswana) with crime drama “Outreach”; Tiah Beye (Senegal/Côte d’Ivoire) with comedy-drama “Brouteure” (“The Yahoo Girl”); and Wanjiru Kairu (Kenya) with political satire “Serikali Saidia!” The shows are under the aegis of the AuthenticA Series Lab, a training program for African episodic screenwriters from Realness Institute.

Amalea Chininis Joins Artists First As Manager - deadline.com - Los Angeles - Chicago - Russia - Kenya - Michigan
deadline.com
15.03.2024

Amalea Chininis Joins Artists First As Manager

EXCLUSIVE: Following a brief stint working on her own, Amalea Chininis has joined Artists First as a Manager, working out of the company’s Los Angeles office.

Glastonbury Lineup 2024: Dua Lipa, SZA & Coldplay to Headline, Shania Twain Set for 'Legends' Spot - www.justjared.com - Jordan - Kenya - county Somerset
justjared.com
14.03.2024

Glastonbury Lineup 2024: Dua Lipa, SZA & Coldplay to Headline, Shania Twain Set for 'Legends' Spot

Dua Lipa and SZA, along with Coldplay, have been announced as the headliners for the iconic 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival.

The Black List & WIF Set 2024 Episodic Lab Participants - deadline.com - Texas - Pakistan - Kenya
deadline.com
13.03.2024

The Black List & WIF Set 2024 Episodic Lab Participants

EXCLUSIVE: The Black List and WIF have announced the participants of the 2024 Episodic Lab, which focuses on preparing women writers and writers of underrepresented genders for a career in television writing.

Award-winning coffee shop hidden within historic Greater Manchester building opens its doors - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Brazil - Manchester - county Stone - Kenya - Greece - Ethiopia - Guatemala - city Sankey
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
06.03.2024

Award-winning coffee shop hidden within historic Greater Manchester building opens its doors

A new coffee shop has opened its doors within one of Manchester's most historic buildings. CoffeeLab has taken up residence inside Colwyn Chambers on the corner of York Street and Mosley Street.

Meghan Markle followed strict 2-word toilet rule as part of Royal Family - www.ok.co.uk - Britain - Kenya
ok.co.uk
27.02.2024

Meghan Markle followed strict 2-word toilet rule as part of Royal Family

During her time as a member of the Royal Family, the Duchess of Sussex had to follow a number of unique royal rules when it came to official gatherings - including a rather unique way to use the toilet during an dinner party. Some rules are standard practice, such as mastering table manners, but others are somewhat surprising. As well as not eating certain foods to avoid any embarrassing mishaps or spills, another custom about how and when the royals can use the bathroom is less than expected.

MTV, Paramount, Gates Foundation Team on Female Filmmaker-Led Global Gender Equity Shorts Anthology ‘In Bloom’ (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Brazil - India - Kenya - Portugal - Nigeria
variety.com
26.02.2024

MTV, Paramount, Gates Foundation Team on Female Filmmaker-Led Global Gender Equity Shorts Anthology ‘In Bloom’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Paramount Global and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have partnered on “In Bloom,” a short film anthology focusing on gender equity. Directed by emerging female filmmakers from Nigeria, Kenya, India, the U.S. and Brazil, the anthology addresses a range of issues including period poverty, child marriage, gender-based violence, HIV self- stigma, family planning and women’s economic empowerment.

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding confirmed to perform at BRIT Awards 2024 - www.nme.com - Britain - London - Kenya - city Portsmouth
nme.com
21.02.2024

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding confirmed to perform at BRIT Awards 2024

Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding will perform at the BRIT Awards next month, it has been confirmed.The news was announced by the BRIT Awards on social media ahead of the March 2 ceremony at The O2 Arena in London. The show will be broadcast on ITV 1.

Henry Winkler Set For USC Comedy’s 2024 Oakie Award - deadline.com - Kenya
deadline.com
21.02.2024

Henry Winkler Set For USC Comedy’s 2024 Oakie Award

After wrapping up his four-season run on HBO’s acclaimed dark comedy Barry, Henry Winkler has been set to receive USC Comedy’s prestigious Oakie Award for Exceptional Achievements in Film and Television Comedy.

African Cinema Set to Shine at Berlin Film Festival, but Continent’s Moviemakers Insist ‘There’s Always Room for More’ - variety.com - Hollywood - Senegal - Germany - city Stockholm - Namibia - Kenya - Dominican Republic - Berlin - city Santos - Mali
variety.com
18.02.2024

African Cinema Set to Shine at Berlin Film Festival, but Continent’s Moviemakers Insist ‘There’s Always Room for More’

Christopher Vourlias Africa’s growing screen industries are making their mark on the global stage, with three titles in the main competition at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, but how to unlock the continent’s still-untapped potential was a question on the minds of many at a conference hosted on Saturday by the European Film Market. A partnership between EFM and Prudence Kolong’s Stockholm-based consulting firm Yanibes, AfroBerlin was launched to give a platform to filmmakers from Africa and the diaspora and “to find a place where they can share stories and experiences and be heard,” said Kolong, who also organizes the Cannes Film Festival’s AfroCannes industry showcase.

MetFilm Sales Nabs International Rights to Sundance Documentary ‘The Battle for Laikipia’ (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Britain - USA - Kenya
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16.02.2024

MetFilm Sales Nabs International Rights to Sundance Documentary ‘The Battle for Laikipia’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Christopher Vourlias MetFilm Sales has secured international rights to “The Battle for Laikipia,” Daphne Matziaraki and Peter Murimi’s multi-layered portrait of the conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Kenya. The film had its world premiere as part of the World Cinema Documentary section at the Sundance Film Festival. Submarine Entertainment Sales negotiated the deal with MetFilm on behalf of the filmmakers and is handling North American sales.

Netflix’s ‘The Vince Staples Show’ Feels Incomplete, Despite Some Brilliant Bits: TV Review - variety.com - Atlanta - Kenya
variety.com
15.02.2024

Netflix’s ‘The Vince Staples Show’ Feels Incomplete, Despite Some Brilliant Bits: TV Review

Aramide Tinubu Who is Vince Staples? Netflix viewers who might not know the rapper/singer can dive inside his psyche with his new limited satirical series, “The Vince Staples Show.” Using the same surrealist approach as the critically acclaimed “Atlanta” and “Reservation Dogs,” the Long Beach-set series is presented in five delirium-filled vignettes as Vince (the character) navigates his daily life. Viewers watch him trying to get a small business loan, taking his girlfriend Deja’s (Andrea Ellsworth) little brother and friends to a theme park and speaking to a class of middle school students at his alma mater. While the show, which Kenya Barris produces, has some truly laugh-out-loud moments, an uneven cadence and aimlessness throughout make for a frustrating watch overall.

Porsha Williams Guobadia To Make ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Season 16 Return; Signs Overall Scripted Talent Deal With NBCUniversal - deadline.com - Atlanta - Kenya - city Sanya
deadline.com
13.02.2024

Porsha Williams Guobadia To Make ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Season 16 Return; Signs Overall Scripted Talent Deal With NBCUniversal

Porsha Williams Guobadia is making her comeback to The Real Housewives of Atlanta and has also signed an overall scripted talent deal with NBCUniversal Entertainment.

Swedish Queen of Crime Camilla Lackberg Turns to Kenyan Noir, Costume, Horror Pics with ‘Gladiator 2’s’ Alexander Karim, Baker Karim (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Sweden - city Stockholm - Kenya
variety.com
29.01.2024

Swedish Queen of Crime Camilla Lackberg Turns to Kenyan Noir, Costume, Horror Pics with ‘Gladiator 2’s’ Alexander Karim, Baker Karim (EXCLUSIVE)

Annika Pham Once upon a time, there was the Swedish queen of crime Camilla Läckberg, steadily delivering international best-selling adult/children’s books, cook books and song lyrics. Some of her books have turned into series –“The Fjällbacka Murders” – or soon will be – “The Golden Age,’ optioned by Legendary Entertainment.

UTA Signs ‘Rotting In The Sun Star’ Jordan Firstman - deadline.com - Jordan - Kenya - county Cook
deadline.com
25.01.2024

UTA Signs ‘Rotting In The Sun Star’ Jordan Firstman

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed writer, director, comedian and actor Jordan Firstman (Rotting in the Sun) for representation in all areas, with an eye toward securing him new opportunities across film, television, theater and more.

The Streets, Camelphat, Rudimental lead Love Saves The Day 2024 line-up - www.nme.com - Kenya - city Gorgon
nme.com
25.01.2024

The Streets, Camelphat, Rudimental lead Love Saves The Day 2024 line-up

The Streets, CamelPhat and Rudimental have been announced as the headliners of Love Saves The Day 2024.The iconic Bristol festival returns to Ashton Court this year from May 25-26 for a weekend of incredible dance music. Festivalgoers will be greeted with eight stages chock full of dance music’s biggest names – here’s the first wave of names announced to play.On Saturday, CamelPhat and Rudimental are set to play the main stage; they’ll be joined by the likes of Flowdan, Girls Don’t Sync, Groove Armada, Interplanetary Criminal, Katy B, Kenya Grace, and Shy FX.Meanwhile, Sunday will feature a special audiovisual show from Sub Focus, whilst The Streets will also round off the day with a performance.

Deon Cole Sets Third Netflix Comedy Special To Be Taped At Netflix Is A Joke Fest - deadline.com - Kenya
deadline.com
25.01.2024

Deon Cole Sets Third Netflix Comedy Special To Be Taped At Netflix Is A Joke Fest

EXCLUSIVE: Stand-up comic Deon Cole is set to return to Netflix with a third hour-long comedy special, to premiere later this year. While a title and logline haven’t been shared, he’ll tape his new hour at the LA Theater on May 2nd, as part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2024.

BRIT Awards 2024: Here are all the nominees - www.nme.com - London - Kenya
nme.com
24.01.2024

BRIT Awards 2024: Here are all the nominees

BRIT Awards 2024 has been announced – check it out below.This year’s ceremony is due to take place at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday, March 2. The show will be broadcast on ITV 1. RAYE has broken the record as the most BRIT nominated artist ever, with seven nominations at this year’s ceremony.

Prince William's major vow to Kate Middleton's parents as she recovers from serious op - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Kenya
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.01.2024

Prince William's major vow to Kate Middleton's parents as she recovers from serious op

Kate Middleton is currently recovering from the abdominal surgery that she underwent last week but she can definitely count on her devoted husband Prince William to be by her side.

Kenya Barris and Audible’s Rachel Ghiazza Unpack ‘Gangsta Grillz Podcast’ Collaboration and Talk Upcoming Projects - variety.com - Kenya
variety.com
23.01.2024

Kenya Barris and Audible’s Rachel Ghiazza Unpack ‘Gangsta Grillz Podcast’ Collaboration and Talk Upcoming Projects

Jaden Thompson DJ Drama, the Grammy-winning “King of the Mixtape,” is known for his “Gangsta Grillz” series, which has featured a myriad of prominent hip-hop artists over the years from Lil Wayne to Tyler the Creator. On the new Audible original “DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz Podcast,” presented by Kenya Barris‘ Khalabo Ink Society, Drama sits down with some of the notable musicians he’s worked with to unpack his iconic mixtape series. “He was arrested in a sting for mixtapes.

Kenya Barris Says His Richard Pryor Biopic Has Become A 10-Part Limited Series - theplaylist.net - Kenya
theplaylist.net
22.01.2024

Kenya Barris Says His Richard Pryor Biopic Has Become A 10-Part Limited Series

Way back in 2020, during the height of the pandemic, we saw reports that filmmaker Kenya Barris was set to write and direct a film based on the life of iconic comedian, Richard Pryor. However, like so many projects in the works at that time, we haven’t really heard much about it over the past few years.

Kenya Barris’ Richard Pryor Biopic Is a 10-Episode Series; New ‘Wizard of Oz’ Is Set in Inglewood and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Remake Has POC Lead: ‘I’m Still a Believer in IP’ - variety.com - Kenya - city Inglewood
variety.com
20.01.2024

Kenya Barris’ Richard Pryor Biopic Is a 10-Episode Series; New ‘Wizard of Oz’ Is Set in Inglewood and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Remake Has POC Lead: ‘I’m Still a Believer in IP’

Kenya Barris joined the Variety Studio presented by Audible at the Sundance Film Festival and provided some new updates on three of his most high-profile new projects. It was announced back in 2020 that Barris was set to direct a biopic on Richard Pryor, one of the most influential comedians of all time. The project remains in development, only Barris now confirmed that it’s actually a television series.

Princess Kate must always prepare for the worst with one grim item packed in her suitcase - www.ok.co.uk - Britain - city Sandringham - Kenya - county Norfolk - county King George
ok.co.uk
15.01.2024

Princess Kate must always prepare for the worst with one grim item packed in her suitcase

When it comes to travelling abroad, a number of rules exist to protect The King and other members of his family when they fly overseas and some of them are unbelievable. Whether it is bringing their own alcohol for fear of poisoning or not allowing two or more heirs to the throne to travel in the same plane - all the rules are in place for a reason.There is another important royal custom which has been bought in after a previous experience left the late Queen unprepared for her monumental return to the UK. This rule now affects every member of the Royal Family whenever they travel abroad so that a similar situation doesn't arise.

Kenyan Man Gets 30 Years in Jail for Lesbian’s Murder - www.metroweekly.com - Kenya
metroweekly.com
03.01.2024

Kenyan Man Gets 30 Years in Jail for Lesbian’s Murder

Human Rights Watch, Lumumba had been sexually assaulted, hit on the head with a blunt object, and stabbed in the chest, face, neck, and eyes.From the start of the investigation into Lumumba’s murder, their family was critical of police response, accusing investigators of dragging their feet due to anti-LGBTQ animus.Lumumba’s cousin, Brenda Akinyi, told Human Rights Watch that the family began investigating the murder themselves after police failed to update the family on case developments. Additionally, after police claimed to have searched the crime scene, family members found a knife and razor blade in Lumumba’s bedroom.

Females dominate 2023’s best-selling albums and singles – but new acts are pushed out - www.nme.com - Britain - Kenya
nme.com
03.01.2024

Females dominate 2023’s best-selling albums and singles – but new acts are pushed out

Miley Cyrus, which was released in January and went on to spend 10 weeks at the top of the singles charts. Other female acts who dominated the singles chart included Dua Lipa, Kenya Grace, Ellie Goulding, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, RAYE and more.More impressively, 48.5 per cent of all songs to reach the Top 10 in 2023 were released by women – a milestone which meant it was female musicians’ highest annual share of Top 10 hits of the century. Check out the 10 best-selling singles of the year overall below.1. Miley Cyrus – ‘Flowers’2. Dave & Central Cee – ‘Sprinter’3. RAYE ft 070 Shake – ‘Escapism’4. Taylor Swift – ‘Anti-Hero’5. Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding – ‘Miracle’6. Rema ft Selena Gomez – ‘Calm Down’7. SZA – ‘Kill Bill’8. PinkPantheress ft Ice Spice – ‘Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2’9. Harry Styles – ‘As It Was’10. Libianca – ‘People’As for albums, The Guardian reported that the last 12 months marked the ninth year of growth for the British music industry, with sales and streams increasing by 10 per cent (equivalent to 182.8million albums) and streaming hitting a record high with 179.6billion over the year.

Princess Catherine Always Brings 1 Outfit With Her While Traveling - www.justjared.com - Britain - Kenya - county King George
justjared.com
28.12.2023

Princess Catherine Always Brings 1 Outfit With Her While Traveling

Catherine, Princess of Wales (aka Kate Middleton) often has to travel outside of the UK for longer trips – sometimes even overseas – for her job as a working senior member of the royal family.

Lupita Nyong’o’s inspiring list of books to recover from heartbreak, loss, and deception - us.hola.com - Washington - Kenya - Dominica
us.hola.com
22.12.2023

Lupita Nyong’o’s inspiring list of books to recover from heartbreak, loss, and deception

Lupita Nyong’o confirmed her split from Selema Masekela in October 2023 by taking to social media to share about her “breakup” and “deception.” She wrote: “There are much more important things going on in the world right now, and my thoughts are with those who are deeply suffering. At this moment, it is necessary for me to share a personal truth and publicly dissociate myself from someone I can no longer trust… I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception.”Adding: “I share this to keep it, and hoping that the knowledge of my experience might be useful to someone else out there experiencing the grip of heartbreak who is poised to try and escape from the pain and miss out on the wisdom that comes from it.

Byron Allen Resubmits $3.5 Billion Bid For Paramount Global’s BET, VH1 - deadline.com - New York - county Johnson - Kenya - county Allen
deadline.com
20.12.2023

Byron Allen Resubmits $3.5 Billion Bid For Paramount Global’s BET, VH1

Deadline has confirmed that Byron Allen is taking another run at BET Media Group in a $3.5 billion bid sent to Paramount Global for BET and VH1. The offer followed a report that Paramount is in talks to sell BET to a management-led investor group.

Kenya Barris Signs With WME - deadline.com - Kenya
deadline.com
20.12.2023

Kenya Barris Signs With WME

EXCLUSIVE: Black-Ish and Grown-Ish creator Kenya Barris has signed with WME.

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