CNN To Launch Streaming Service

Cable News Network (CNN) has on Wednesday announced that it is set to launch a news and entertainment streaming service, CNN+ before the end of the first quarter. Recall that in July 2021, the news company said that CNN+ will be an “additive experience that complements the core CNN linear networks and digital platforms to serve CNN superfans, news junkies and fans of quality non-fiction programming.” The cable network said the initial subscription will be discounted at $2.99 a month, offering a promotional price for people who sign up in the first four weeks but will later revert to a $5.99 monthly fee.

Family Of South African Rapper Riky Rick Confirm His Death

The family of South African rapper Riky Rick have confirmed his death in a statement on Wednesday to the press. Riky, real name Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, died on Wednesday at age 34. Circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear however reports say the rapper allegedly hung himself at his home after suffering from severe depression.

Incessant Ritual Killing: Nollywood Is Not Responsible – Fidelis Duker kicks

Popular filmmaker, Fidelis Duker, has distant the movie industry from being responsible for ritual killing that has become the order of the day amongst the Nigerian youth in recent times. Duker, also an Executive Director of the Abuja International Film Festival, while charting with ‘Sunday Beats’ said that to a large extent, he differs from the present generation of the Nigerian youth that has gone wild in ritual killing, commonly known as ‘Yahoo plus’ amongst young people between the age bracket of 17-26.

Will Smith, Ted Lasso, Squid Game, CODA Win Big At SAG Awards

History was made at the 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards with Apple's indie family drama, CODA making history for winning best ensemble in a movie, and actor Troy Kotsur for best supporting actor, making him the first-ever deaf actor to win an individual SAG award. Kotsur, whose acceptance speech was signed said “Now I feel I’m finally part of the family.” “I know you all are artists, and I know you all know what it’s like to be a starving actor. Back then I used to sleep in my car, I slept in my dressing room backstage, I couch-surfed and all of that. You feel me, right? So thank you so much,” the actor added.

Will Smith, David Oyelowo To Adapt Children's Superhero Story For Netflix

Will Smith's production company, Westbrook Studios, and actor David Oyelowo's Yoruba Saxon production company are partnering on a film adaptation of a children's superhero story "Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun" for Netflix. The novel by British-Nigerian journalist, Tola Okogwu aimed towards middle-school children is the first installment in a series set to be published by Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and U.K. in June 2022.

CNN President Jeff Zucker Resigns

CNN president Jeff Zucker has on Wednesday announced his resignation from the cable news network over an undisclosed romantic relationship with a top executive at the company. Zucker's resignation comes less than two months after he fired news anchor, Chris Cuomo for improperly advising his brother, then New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo on how to address sexual misconduct allegations.