2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (461+ words) The Lagos Review Chicago co-founder & saxophonist Walt Parazaider dies aged 81 Walt Parazaider, the co-founding reed player and saxophonist of the multi-platinum American rock band Chicago, has died at the age of 81 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease, per ultimateclassicrock....

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (186+ words) A 24-year-old artist from Diss, Norfolk, has gained millions of views on social media after creating an oil painting that challenges the phenomenon of "manspreading," according to bbc. com. Charlotte Miller's artwork, titled Claiming, is currently on display at the…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (356+ words) American novelist Virginia Evans and Canadian journalist Lyse Doucet were named the winners of the 2026 Women's Prizes for Fiction and Nonfiction at an annual ceremony in London on June 11. Both writers will receive a cash purse of "30, 000 for their respective…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (253+ words) Nigerian artists Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and Rema will feature on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 soundtrack album, FIFA announced Tuesday. The 18-track project launches June 5 ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. FIFA unveiled…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (631+ words) The 79th annual Tony Awards took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on June 7, celebrating the finest achievements in Broadway theatre. Hosted by the American singer P! NK, the ceremony saw Liberation named Best Play, whilst Schmigadoon!...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (264+ words) Author Julia Elliott has won the 2026 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for Hellions, her short story collection published in 2025, per npr. org. The $150, 000 award recognises fiction by women and nonbinary writers in the US and Canada. The prize jury announced…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (203+ words) Nigerian author Ucheoma Onwutuebe has been named a winner of the 2026 O. Henry Prize for Short Fiction for her story "Where Are You and Where Is My Money. First published in A Public Space No. 32, the piece was selected by guest…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (206+ words) Kunmie has released "Gorgeous," a new single featuring Lojay, which continues the quiet momentum the Nigerian artist built after his Valentine's Day debut in early 2025, circulated widely on social media through covers and duets, establishing him as a singer with…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (363+ words) M. I. A. has filed a $2. 8 million lawsuit against Kid Cudi in California federal court, alleging she was unlawfully removed from the Rebel Ragers Tour in early May to boost publicity amid struggling ticket sales, per consequence. net. The complaint, filed by Mathangi…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (208+ words) Kehlani will launch a 33-date North American tour on August 6 in Minneapolis, supported by Durand Bernarr, Isaia Huron, The ARTI$t and Waseel, Live Nation has confirmed, per ratedrnb. com. The Kehlani World Tour begins at The Armory in Minneapolis…...