Latest entertainment stories from across Kenya.
The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Market Festival has opened with renewed focus on strengthening the structure of Kenya’s creative sector, as industry leaders and government officials call for urgent reforms to…
Comedian and media personality Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as Churchill, has recommended two Kenyan songs he believes everyone should hear: “All My Enemies Are Suffering” by Bien and “Donjo Maber” by Iyanii featuring Dufla. The…
US President Donald Trump called for comedian Jimmy Kimmel to be fired for likening First Lady Melania Trump to an “expectant widow” in a joke made days before a third alleged attempt to assassinate Trump. Melania Trump herself had earlier…
Taylor Swift has filed applications with the US intellectual property office to trademark her voice, a move similar to one made by actor Matthew McConaughey, as AI-generated content surges. The singer submitted two sound recordings to the…
CinemaWave, an initiative launched by Bigger Motion (Kenya) and Kaze Productions (Rwanda), has begun distributing Kenyan-made films to local communities. Making its debut at the Machakos Social Hall with the screening of the 2018 film…
“Michael,” the biopic about late superstar Michael Jackson, debuted at the top of the North American box office this weekend with $97 million, industry estimates showed Sunday. With its release globally, the film has raked in $220 million,…
Megan Thee Stallion has shared publicly that she has split from NBA star Klay Thompson after less than a year of dating. In a statement, the “Anxiety” rapper said: “I’ve decided to end my relationship with Klay. Trust, fidelity and respect…
Slain Hollywood director Rob Reiner’s son Jake paid an emotional tribute Friday to his parents, allegedly slain by his brother Nick, calling it “almost too impossible to process.” “We lost more than half of our family that night in the…
In case you missed it or have been living under a rock, April gave us some amazing shows, both in music and theatre. Among the best were Nyashinski’s ‘Showman’, a 7-day residency held at the Carnivore grounds and the Too Early For…
Media personality Willis Raburu has officially stepped into the political arena by joining the Linda Mwananchi Movement. Siaya Governor James Orengo confirmed the news, noting that Raburu’s arrival injects a surge of youthful energy and…
Two decades after “The Devil Wears Prada” became a modern US classic, its stars reunited in New York for the long-awaited sequel’s world premiere. Meryl Streep, who returns as tyrannical magazine editor Miranda Priestly, was joined on the…
Singer D4vd was charged Monday with the murder and dismemberment of his young teenage girlfriend, whose decomposing corpse was found in a Tesla that had been abandoned in the Hollywood Hills. The 21-year-old, whose real name is David…
After 27 years and a landmark partnership with Paramount, MTV Staying Alive Foundation rebrands to Shuga Global, expanding its reach, partnerships and the range of stories it tells. The announcement, made at an exclusive launch event held…
From established stalwarts like Fatboy Slim to rising artists like Australia’s Ninajirachi, this year’s edition of the annual Coachella music festival dedicated nearly half of its lineup to electronic musicians. The traditionally…
Jenniffer Gatero’s film, “Back To Us’ premiered at the Nairobi Cinema to an enthusiastic Kenyan audience on Saturday. Shot almost entirely on location in Watamu, the film follows former lovers Amana and Kwame, who must confront their past…
Paramount debuted a teaser for its adaptation of the fan-favourite African Fantasy book “Children of Blood and Bone” at the CinemaCon presentation. Directed by Prince-Bythewood, the story is set in an African fantasy kingdom. It follows a…
US singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl who went missing last year, police say. The TikTok star, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, was the target of a grand jury investigation into the apparent…
A Kenyan-based documentary about a 13-year-old boy searching for the answers to his father’s murder has been nominated for an Emmy award in the Outstanding Social Issue Documentary category. ‘Searching for Amani’ focuses on Simon Ali, a…
Blankets & Wine has announced its return and 2026 season, with its first edition scheduled for Sunday, 7 June 2026, at Laureate Gardens, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi. This will be followed by two other editions on September 6…
A verdict that could have profound repercussions in the concert world came after four days of deliberations, and remedies could include breaking up Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster liable for…
Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has been named among the 2026 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class this week, with Kuti honoured in the “Early Influence” category alongside other…
US rapper Kanye West said on Tuesday he had postponed his show in Marseille, France’s second-largest city, until further notice. The 48-year-old, now known as Ye, said on X he decided after “much thought and consideration.” He had been due…
Following her high-profile signing to Universal Music Group East Africa (UMG EA), bilingual Afro-pop artist Juanita Tunu has released the visualiser for her new single, “Body Tea.” The single becomes her first release since her signing.…
US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, US media reported on Sunday. The 44-year-old singer was arrested in early March and…
