Entertainment & Society

June 18, (THEWILL) – Actor Derek Dixon has filed a $260 million lawsuit against filmmaker, Tyler Perry, alleging sexual assault, harassment, and professional retaliation. The legal complaint, filed on June 13 in Los Angeles, claims Perry created a "coercive,...

June 18, (THEWILL) – Food Network star, Anne Burrell, known for her vibrant personality and popular cooking shows, has died at age 55. According to the network, she died at her home in New York on Tuesday morning. In a...

June 17, (THEWILL) – Convicted R&B star R. Kelly was hospitalised following a suspected medication overdose at a federal prison in North Carolina, according to court documents filed by his legal team. The 58-year-old singer, currently serving a 30-year sentence...

June 16, (THEWILL) – Veteran music legend and Technical Adviser to the Governor of Benue State on Entertainment and Community Outreach, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, has labelled the persistent violence in Benue State as a "national emergency",...

June 13, (THEWILL) – Nigerian singer, Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, has shared how a 2021 car accident changed his parents' perspective on his music career. The “Soweto” hit maker revealed during an interview with Behind The Prestige...

June 12, (THEWILL) – American rapper, Ricky Lamar Hawk, popularly known as Silento, best known for the 2015 viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)”, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to...

June 12, (THEWILL) – Renowned American character actor, Harris Yulin, known for his powerful performances in Scarface, Ghostbusters II, and numerous stage productions, has died at age 87. Yulin passed away from cardiac arrest on June 10, 2025, in New...

June 09, (THEWILL) – Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has been announced as a headline performer for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show, marking a historic moment for African music on the...

June 06, (THEWILL) – UK-based Nigerian pastor and founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), now known as The Nxtion Family, Tobi Adegboyega, has disclosed his battle with cancer. The flamboyant preacher, who is well-known for his youth-oriented...

June 04, (THEWILL) – British pop star Jessica Cornish, popularly known as Jessie J, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The 37-year-old singer shared the news in an emotional video posted on Instagram, disclosing that...