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Esports Was Supposed to Be Bigger Than the NBA. What Happened?

Competitions and live tournaments can still draw huge audiences — and pay out millions in prizes — but the crazy valuations and non-stop media hype now seem more like COVID-induced delusion.

Why I returned Ogogo’s N25m after his death — Ogun Imam

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Why I returned Ogogo’s N25m after his death — Ogun Imam

The Chief Imam of Ilaro, Ogun State, Tajudeen Adewunmi, has explained why he returned N25m entrusted to him by late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, before his death. Adewunmi said Ogogo transferred the money to him to…

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Broadcasters and Streamers Move From Rivals to Partners as Old TV Divide Breaks Down and YouTube Rises Fast

Broadcasters and Streamers Move From Rivals to Partners as Old TV Divide Breaks Down and YouTube Rises Fast

For most of the past decade, television’s defining battle was broadcasters versus streamers. Now that divide is breaking down fast, as traditional TV groups – who’ve seen linear advertising and viewing fall – are now keen to collaborate…

‘South Park’ Skewers Trump — And Paramount — With Name Change To ‘South America’

‘South Park’ Skewers Trump — And Paramount — With Name Change To ‘South America’

As it heads into its 29th season, South Park announced a change of its name — to South America. The announcement is a troll of Donald Trump and his drive to rename buildings, bodies of water and even a state. Creators Trey Parker and Matt…

Oasis' Cardiff reunion gig was 'hugely emotional' say film-makers

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Oasis' Cardiff reunion gig was 'hugely emotional' say film-makers

Filmmakers describe the gig as a "hugely emotional" experience that took Noel Gallagher by surprise.

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‘Remain’ Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor Are a Creepy Couple in M. Night Shyamalan’s Latest Twisty Thriller

‘Remain’ Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor Are a Creepy Couple in M. Night Shyamalan’s Latest Twisty Thriller

This Valentine’s Day, be prepared to trust the unknown. M. Night Shyamalan’s romantic drama “Remain” released its first trailer, showing Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor in an unsettling relationship. The trailer opens with a montage of…

Snoop Dogg Biopic Casts Biggie: D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s Son SwayvoTwain to Play the Notorious B.I.G. (EXCLUSIVE)

Snoop Dogg Biopic Casts Biggie: D’Angelo and Angie Stone’s Son SwayvoTwain to Play the Notorious B.I.G. (EXCLUSIVE)

Universal’s Snoop Dogg biopic is amping up its supporting cast with SwayvoTwain (“Family Legacy,” “Love & Neo-Soul: Honoring the Legacy of D’Angelo”) set to portray Biggie, Bentley Green (“The Land,” “Undercard”) to play RBX and G Perico…

NHL Prospect Austin Roest Shares Girlfriend's Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

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NHL Prospect Austin Roest Shares Girlfriend's Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

Austin Roest is reflecting on a difficult time. The NHL prospect recently shared his girlfriend Milly Okabe, 22, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. “Milly, I don’t even know what to say,”...

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‘Practical Magic 2’ Review: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman Sequel Lacks Magic Of Original, But Lays Groundwork For…

‘Practical Magic 2’ Review: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman Sequel Lacks Magic Of Original, But Lays Groundwork For…

After nearly three decades, Practical Magic 2 had a tall order to fill in conjuring the same magic as the original 1998 adaptation of the Alice Hoffman book. While the sequel is sure to serve as an entertaining day at the movies with mom…

‘Bunker’ Review: Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem Are Riveting as a Married Couple Growing Apart in Needling but…

Stephen Graham and Patrick Schwarzenegger also star in Florian Zeller’s latest, about the ethical and emotional questions raised when an architect considers a lucrative commission from a tech billionaire.

‘Bunker’ Review: Penélope Cruz And Javier Bardem’s Marriage Is In Crisis In Florian Zeller’s Drama Of Isolation And…

‘Bunker’ Review: Penélope Cruz And Javier Bardem’s Marriage Is In Crisis In Florian Zeller’s Drama Of Isolation And…

Florian Zeller wrote his latest film Bunker for real-life married couple Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz to play a married couple on screen for the first time, a purposeful decision in order to add intrigue to a story of two people…

‘Queer Edward II’ Review: A Terrific Doc Portal to the Early ’90s that Captures

‘Queer Edward II’ Review: A Terrific Doc Portal to the Early ’90s that Captures

Consider, for a moment, the cupboard — maybe in the spirit of irreverence we should term it a closet — in which, for 30-odd years, lay undisturbed the footage that future star cinematographer Seamus McGarvey (“Atonement,” “Die, My Love”)…