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Full tracklist and artists featured on FOLA’s new album, ‘9’ revealed

October 7, 2026 · Wale Wrightz

FOLA, in an official announcement, has confirmed the tracklist as well as the artists featured on his sophomore album, ‘9.’ Nigerian singer FOLA has unveiled the official tracklist for his forthcoming sophomore album, 9, ahead of its release on October 9 via Dangbana Republik and EMPIRE. The 14-track project brings together a strong lineup of […]

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News · September 6, 2026

FOLA – attention! [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

FOLA – attention! [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] Artist: FOLA Song Title: attention! Category: Official Music Video Genre: Afrobeats Country: Naija Music   Nigerian Afrobeats rising star FOLA has officially released the official music video for his latest single, attention! The visual brings the record to life with captivating scenes, creative storytelling, and a stylish presentation that complements FOLA’s smooth vocals and emotional delivery. Known for […]

News · September 6, 2026

Davido, Mayorkun & FOLA’s B4 B4 Spends 5 Consecutive Weeks at No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria

Davido, Mayorkun & FOLA Davido, Mayorkun & FOLA’s B4 B4 Continues Apple Music Nigeria Dominance Nigerian superstars Davido, Mayorkun, and rising star FOLA continue their impressive chart domination as their collaboration B4 B4 spends its fifth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart. The milestone highlights the song’s strong staying power and massive reception among listeners, as it maintains its […]

News · September 6, 2026

FOLA’s attention! Peaks at No. 6 on Apple Music Nigeria

FOLA – attention! attention! Keeps Climbing, FOLA Reaches No. 6 on Apple Music Nigeria Nigerian singer FOLA continues his impressive chart run as his latest single, attention! reaches a new peak of No. 6 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart. The milestone highlights the song’s growing popularity among listeners, with attention! steadily climbing the charts since its release. Driven by its infectious melodies, […]

News · September 6, 2026

Mavo’s Find My Babe Peaks at No. 10 on Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart

Mavo – FIND MY BABE Mavo’s Find My Babe Cracks the Apple Music Nigeria Top 10 Nigerian artist Mavo continues his impressive chart run as his latest single, Find My Babe, reaches a new peak of No. 10 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart. The milestone marks another significant achievement for the fast-rising singer, whose latest release has continued to gain momentum […]

News · September 6, 2026

Odumodublvck’s ISALE EKO Exits Apple Music Nigeria & Spotify Nigeria Top Songs Charts

ODUMODUBLVCK – ISÁLĘ ÉKÒ Odumodublvck’s ISALE EKO Drops Out of Apple Music Nigeria & Spotify Nigeria Top Songs Charts Two Weeks After Release Nigerian rap star Odumodublvck’s latest single ISALE EKO has exited both the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart and Spotify Nigeria Top Songs Chart just two weeks after its release. The record initially generated excitement among fans following its release, with strong anticipation […]

News · September 6, 2026

Dave’s The Boy Who Played The Harp Surpasses 1 Billion Spotify Streams

Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp Dave’s Entire Discography Hits New Heights as The Boy Who Played The Harp Crosses 1 Billion Streams British rapper Dave has reached another major career milestone as his latest project, The Boy Who Played The Harp, officially surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify. The achievement further highlights Dave’s incredible consistency on the global streaming […]

News · September 6, 2026

Dave & Tems’ Raindance Surpasses 800 Million Spotify Streams

Dave & Tems – Raindance Raindance Hits 800M Spotify Streams, Becomes Dave & Tems’ 2nd Biggest Song British rapper Dave and Nigerian superstar Tems have reached another major milestone as their global collaboration Raindance officially surpasses 800 million streams on Spotify. The achievement further highlights the massive international success of the record, which has continued to resonate with listeners worldwide since its release. […]

News · September 6, 2026

Zinoleesky’s Dantata Peaks at No. 20 on Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart

Zinoleesky – Dantata Zinoleesky’s Dantata Breaks Into Apple Music Nigeria Top 20 Nigerian singer Zinoleesky continues to make waves with his latest single, Dantata, as the record reaches a new peak of No. 20 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs Chart. The latest milestone reflects the song’s growing popularity among listeners, with Dantata steadily gaining momentum across major streaming platforms since its release. Known for […]

Public Policy & Legal · September 1, 2026

Nancy Guthrie Case: California Man Sentenced Over Fake Ransom Note

Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy Guthrie (Credit: Don Arnold/WireImage) Derrick Callella, the California man who pleaded guilty in July to penning a fake ransom note amid the search for Nancy Guthrie, was sentenced Monday. According to court records, obtained and viewed by TheWrap, the 42-year-old Callella of Hawthorne, Calif. was sentenced to two five-year probation […]

Public Policy & Legal · September 1, 2026

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Duane Keith Davis Found Guilty of Orchestrating Drive-by Killing

Duane Keith “Keffe D” Davis appears in Clark County District Court Nov. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Credit: Steve Marcus-Pool/Getty Images) Duane Keith Davis was found guilty of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur on Monday, nearly 30 years after the hip-hop icon was killed in a drive-by shooting. A jury in Las […]

Business · September 1, 2026

Trump Calls on Congress to Pass Federal Production Tax Incentive After Meeting With Jon Voight

President Trump is throwing his support behind a federal tax incentive for film and television productions after his latest meeting with actor Jon Voight, who has previously visited the White House to urge for policy changes to stem the tide against production flight to other major international hubs like the United Kingdom and Canada. “Hollywood […]

Public Policy & Legal · September 1, 2026

Supreme Court Lets Trump’s $400 Million Ballroom Move Forward

“Today’s decision is no victory for the separation of powers,” Chief Justice John Roberts says President Donald Trump scored a Supreme Court victory Monday in his push to build a $400 million White House ballroom, with the justices allowing construction on the controversial project to continue. The court ruled 5-4 that the National Trust for […]

Tech · August 28, 2026

An Under-the-Radar Audiobook Bubble Is Fueling a Fight for Listeners and Authors

The audiobook business is easy to overlook alongside streaming and podcasting, but its revenue has grown for 15 straight years. Now, a dramatic surge in the number of available titles is pushing the industry toward a more selective phase, as publishers decide which projects merit greater investment while the catalog expands faster than revenue. More […]

Business · August 26, 2026

Puck in Talks for $250 Million Investment From RedBird Capital Partners

The potential deal would make the firm Puck’s leading investor while its journalists retain their stakes Puck logo (Credit: Puck) Puck confirmed Wednesday that it is in advanced talks for an investment from RedBird Capital Partners that would make the firm its leading investor. The potential all-cash transaction would value Puck at around $250 million […]

Business · August 26, 2026

UTA Says Top Variety Editor Threatened ‘Consequences,’ Called Agency a ‘Flagrant and Hostile Enemy’ in Email

Matt Donnelly (Getty Images) UTA CEO David Kramer accused Variety executive editor Matt Donnelly of threatening the talent agency and engaging in hostile behavior toward female UTA employees after the publication of a critical story Wednesday. In a memo to staff, Kramer said Donnelly had described UTA as a “flagrant and hostile enemy” in an email. […]

Business · August 26, 2026

Haim Saban, Lawrence Bender and Other Industry Figures Condemn Mark Ruffalo’s ‘Antisemitic Tropes’ in Open Letter

“This is not commentary on a merger. It is not a criticism of a government. This is simple antisemitism,” the letter reads Mark Ruffalo (Credit: Getty Images) A group of industry figures including Ram Bergman, Anthony Bregman, Haim Saban, Teddy Schwarzman and Lawrence Bender, have signed a letter condemning Mark Ruffalo’s comments about the Ellison […]

Awards · August 26, 2026

For the ‘Smoke’ Main Titles, There Was One Right Idea: Burn Stuff Up, Backward

TheWrap magazine: “It ended up being a little more work than, ‘Well, we’re going to light it on fire and see what happens,’” says Digital Kitchen director Mason Nicoll “Smoke” main title frame. (Credit: Apple TV/Digital Kitchen) Since the days of “Game of Thrones,” the title design of high-profile television programs has often fallen back […]

Business · August 26, 2026

Adam Scott Says ‘Severance’ Season 3 Has Been Filming for Weeks

“Today” host Craig Melvin also asks the actor if viewers will have to wait three years between seasons again Adam Scott and Britt Lower in “Severance” (Credit: Apple TV) Adam Scott revealed that “Severance” Season 3 is currently in production on “The Today Show” with Craig Melvin Tuesday. “The Today Show” host asked the star of […]

Business · August 26, 2026

Iowa State AG Says She’s Taking California’s Rob Bonta to Supreme Court Over Paramount Lawsuit

“California needs to understand that it doesn’t get to decide what Americans can choose to watch or stream,” Brenna Bird writes Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird speaks during the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024. (Credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird […]

Business · August 25, 2026

Disney Sends Early Retirement Offer to Veteran Executives in Cost-Reduction Effort

Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, United States – May 28, 2023. (Credit: Getty Images) Disney EVP and Chief People Officer Sonia Coleman sent an email to some of the company’s longtime executives Monday offering early retirement plans, as part of the company’s ongoing cost-shedding strategy. The Voluntary Early Retirement Offer (VERO) was sent Monday to […]

Business · August 25, 2026

ESPN to Raise Streaming Prices in September

ESPN logo (Photo credit: Getty Images) ESPN is hiking streaming prices for the first time since launching its new direct-to-consumer service last year. According to the company’s support page, the cost of ESPN Select will increase to $13.99 per month/139.99 per year, up from $12.99 per month/129.99 per year. Meanwhile, ESPN Unlimited will charge $31.99 per month/$319.99 […]

Business · August 25, 2026

How Jimmy Kimmel and Wife Molly McNearney Explained Trump’s Hate to Their Children

Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney (Getty Images) Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney are used to feuding with President Trump at a very public level, but it’s still a rather fresh concept for their children. While talking with Dax Shepard on the “Armchair Expert” podcast this week, the couple dove into the period last year when […]

Business · August 25, 2026

Disney-FCC Lawsuit: Media Watchdogs Seek to Enter First Amendment Case

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro is holding his ground against FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. (Getty Images) The legal battle between ABC and the Federal Communications Commission has attracted attention from media watchdogs who aim to enter the First Amendment lawsuit. On Monday, Frequency Forward and the Media Action Center, as well as several ABC stations’ viewers, filed a motion […]

News · August 25, 2026

Rob Bonta Cancels Monday Settlement Meeting With Paramount

California AG Rob Bonta is squaring off with Paramount CEO David Ellison against his merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. (Credit: Christopher Smith/TheWrap) California Attorney General Rob Bonta has canceled his office’s Monday settlement meeting with Paramount, accusing the studio of leaking details of their impending discussions and acting in bad faith. “My office was scheduled […]

News · August 25, 2026

Venice Adds New Gaza Doc to Competition Lineup

“Naza” (Courtesy of the Venice Film Festival) The 83rd Venice International Film Festival has added “Naza,” a documentary about Gaza, to the official roster of films in competition. Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, it is the only doc to compete for the Golden Lion at this year’s fest, which runs Sept. 2-12. The […]

Entertainment · August 25, 2026

Salli Richardson-Whitfield on Her History-Making Emmy Double Header

  A study in contrasts: the Season 3 “Gilded Age” finale, featuring two lavish balls and a fairy-tale marriage proposal, and a late-season episode of “Task” that opens with a 17-minute chase scene through the woods, bullets flying. Both were directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield and both earned her Emmy nominations, making her the first woman to […]

News · August 25, 2026

‘Teletubbies,’ ‘Yo Gabba Gabba’ IP Owner WildBrain to Acquire Personality AI for $11 Million in Cash

WildBrain Ltd., the owner of IP including “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Teletubbies,” “Yo Gabba Gabba” and “Inspector Gadget,” has acquired Personality AI in a cash-and-stock deal to create interactive experiences through the use of generative AI. Under the terms of the agreement, WildBrain has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Personality AI effective immediately for $11 […]

News · August 23, 2026

Mr P becomes the first half of P-Square to crack the Afrobeats Power Ranking

Peter Okoye, better known as Mr P, has become the first member of the legendary P-Square duo to appear on NotJustOk’s Afrobeats Power Ranking, debuting at No. 49 on the June 2026 edition of the monthly list. The chart, which tracks the biggest names in Afrobeats by streams, releases and overall industry impact, has long […]

News · August 23, 2026

Nigeria dominates Africa’s most-streamed R&B songs on Spotify in 2025

Nigeria has dominated the list of Africa’s most-streamed R&B songs for the year 2025 with the country’s artists taking the most spots in top 5. Nigeria has reaffirmed its status as Africa’s leading music powerhouse after four Nigerian-led songs secured places in the top five most-streamed R&B tracks on Spotify across the continent in 2025. […]