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Nyege Nyege Festival announces new location for 2025 festival

Nyege Nyege Festival has announced the first details of its 2025 edition, including a brand new location. The revered East African electronic music event will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 20th to 23rd November at Kalagala Falls on the Nile, Uganda. …

Source: DJ Mag - Pending
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Actors from US, France, Uganda to participate in 8th Kaduna film festival

Preparations for the 8th Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF) are in top gear, with organisers confirming the receipt of more than 2,000 film entries from over 50 countries, including the United States, France, India, and Uganda. The 2025 edition, …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Ukrainian, Iranian Docs, Kenyan Sci-Fi Set for Venice Days Lineup

Politically-charged dramas and documentaries from Ukraine to Iran, and from Mexico to Kenya will share the spotlight at the Venice film festival’s Venice Days sidebar, which announced its 2025 lineup today. The diverse program ranges from the section’s …

Source: The Hollywood Reporter - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

What is ailing Kenya’s music industry? The silent struggles and systematic failures local musicians face

Kenya’s music industry is a paradox. Kenya is a powerhouse of potential betrayed by structural dysfunction and a frightening lack of vision, while Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania have established powerful sonic identities on the global arena. A …

Source: TV47 - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Venice Days Unveils Lineup Featuring Italy’s Valeria Golino-Starrer ‘La Gioia’ and Movies Set in War-Torn Countries

Films from parts of the world plagued by war and other hardships dominate the Venice Film Festival’s independently run Giornate Degli Autori that will open with Ukrainian-born director Vladlena Sandu’s autobiographical documentary “Memory” that revisits …

Source: Variety - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Abu Dhabi Awards celebrates 20 years honouring community spirit

The Abu Dhabi Awards have recognised more than 100 people making a difference in the emirate over the past two decades and nominations are now open for the 12th cycle. Among those already recognised are a pioneering radiologist and a champion for the …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 23, 2025

Tribeca Festival 2025-Widow Champion-World Premiere-Viewpoints

Widows fight for their rights and a voice in modern day Africa One of the most important films at Tribeca Festival 2025 is Widow Champion. From award-winning Kenyan director and producer Zippy Kimundu, the documentary explores the plight of Kenya’s 8 …

Source: Times Weekly - Illinois - Pending
Published on Jul 22, 2025

6 Best Tom Hanks Movies and Shows on Netflix (July 2025)

American cultural icon Thomas Jeffrey Hanks is an actor and filmmaker who achieved stardom for his comedic and dramatic roles. He first gained popularity as a lead in comedy films such as ‘Splash’ and ‘The Money Pit’ in the 1980s, before tackling more …

Source: The Cinemaholic - Pending
Published on Jul 22, 2025

As protesters are hit with terrorism charges, critics accuse Kenya’s government of criminalizing dissent

Nairobi, Kenya CNN — One of Kenya’s most prominent human rights activists has been released on bail after being charged with unlawful possession of ammunition, as critics accuse authorities of ramping up efforts to stifle dissent in the East African …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on Jul 22, 2025

The main reason this year’s Essence Festival flopped

Essence Festival Faces Backlash After Shifting Away From Black American Roots The 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, typically a joyful celebration of Black American identity, faced intense criticism this year after low turnout, logistical missteps, and a …

Source: Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder - Center-left
Published on Jul 22, 2025

Mama Kayai honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in USA

Actor Mary Khavere popularly known as Mama Kayai [File/Standard] Veteran actor Mary Khavere, best known for her role as Mama Kayai in the popular TV series Vitimbi, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Performing Arts at the Myogenic …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 22, 2025

Awards Wrap: PRISM Award entries open, Creative Circle brings the Cannes buzz home, Flow named top digital/specialist ...

The Media Online’s weekly column delivering news of award wins, entries, competitions, dates to note and winners in the media. Calling all agencies: Share stories that move people in 2025 PRISM Awards This year’s theme, The Human Factor, recognises that …

Source: The Media Online - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Giornate Degli Autori: Claire Simon, Cyril Aris, Firouzeh Khosrovani & Gianni Di Gregorio Set For Parallel Venice ...

Venice parallel section Giornate degli Autori has unveiled the line-up for its 22nd edition. The main competition, showcasing 10 features, will open with Ukrainian artist and filmmaker Vladlena Sandu’s Memory, a deeply personal work piecing together …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on Jul 21, 2025

Meet Kenya Duke: Gary Owen's ex‑wife, CEO, podcaster, and house flipper

For many, a divorce often means starting over or seeking a new relationship, but for Kenya Duke, it was an opportunity to rebuild her career. Now a CEO, podcaster, and real estate investor, she never imagined her marriage would fall apart, recalling: He …

Source: Briefly - Neutral
Published on Jul 21, 2025

‘Founders Films’ aims to remake Hollywood with patriotism, Palantir and Ayn Rand

As a conservative political backlash sweeps across US media, some are reaching for the ultimate prize: Hollywood. Shifting the liberal tilt of the studios and creative culture that shapes America’s image of itself has long been a goal for the right: The …

Source: Semafor - Neutral
Published on Jul 20, 2025

Global Encounters Festival 2025: What it is, why it matters, and what’s new this year

Young artists and athletes from around the world gather to celebrate culture and sports at Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai/ Representative Image TL;DR The Global Encounters Festival is a cultural and sports event by the Ismaili Muslim …

Source: The Times of India - Center-right
Published on Jul 23, 2025

All eyes on August 9, 2025: Will Rajamouli finally break his silence on his next

Post the global success of RRR, SS Rajamouli is now an internationally acclaimed director. Everyone is eager to see what he has planned for his next film (SSMB29), featuring Mahesh Babu in the lead role. Rajamouli is known for announcing his films in a …

Source: OTTplay - Neutral
Published on Jul 19, 2025

Actress Nyokabi Macharia to stage theatrical concert "Index One" in Nairobi

Acclaimed Kenyan actress Nyokabi Macharia is set to captivate audiences with her latest venture, a unique theatrical concert titled Index One. The show is set to run as from July 25 to 27, 2025, at the Braeburn Theatre on Gitanga Road. This …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 19, 2025

Mama Kayai Gets Lifetime Award in US

Veteran actress Mary Khavere, popularly known by her stage name Mama Kayai, has been feted in the US after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. Mama Kayai has been a darling to many Kenyans who watched the …

Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

'WALTZING WITH BRANDO' TO OPEN FUTURE OF FILM ASSOCIATION’S INAUGURAL OPTIX SERIES IN LAS VEGAS, AUG. 15

Visionary New Film Series Kicks Off With Exclusive Advance Screening of Billy Zane-Led Feature LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Future of Film Association proudly announces “Waltzing with Brando” as the …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

KILLSTREAK — A New Found Footage Horror Film From the Director of Money Plane — Premieres August 5

Killstreak, a found footage horror film from Money Plane director Andrew Lawrence, hits digital & cable VOD Aug 5 via Gravitas Ventures. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gravitas Ventures is proud to announce the …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

KILLSTREAK — A Terrifying New Found Footage Horror Film From the Director of Money Plane — Premieres August 5

Killstreak, a found footage horror film from Money Plane director Andrew Lawrence, hits digital & cable VOD Aug 5 via Gravitas Ventures. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gravitas Ventures is proud to announce the …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 13:04 GMT

Russian MPs vote to prohibit movies over ‘traditional values’

(MENAFN) Russia’s lower house of parliament has passed a bill that would prohibit licenses for movies considered to discredit or reject “traditional values.” If the upper house and President Vladimir Putin approve the law, it will come into force in March …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 23:24 GMT

AI Historian Shakes Up Global Film Scene with Triple Festival Selection.

Independent Filmmaker Earns Triple Selection at Lift-Off Global Network for Groundbreaking Historical Shorts. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent filmmaker and historical storyteller Sal Austin has …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

Prolific Songwriter/Film Composer David Longstreth Signs with Wise Music Group and WME

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wise Music Group and WME announce the signing of genre-defying singer-songwriter, film composer and producer David Longstreth. David Longstreth is the founder and songwriter …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 20:44 GMT

'Happy as Larry' Selected for Worcester Film Festival 2025

Hugo Andre's dark comedy explores mortality, friendship, and redemption on the Isle of Skye. WORCESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The acclaimed dark comedy Happy as Larry, written and directed by Hugo Andre, has …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

The Guillermo Del Toro Stages Unveiled At Cinespace Studios Toronto

Mayor Olivia Chow Awards The Key To The City To Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro TORONTO, ON, CANADA, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cinespace Studios announces the renaming of four sound stages at its Marine Terminal Campus in Toronto to …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 21:41 GMT

The BrightWord Books Podcast Spotlights Dr. Howard E. Rubin’s Journey From Struggle to Scientific Success

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The BrightWord Books Podcast proudly features author, educator, research scientist, and environmental toxicologist, Dr. Howard E. Rubin in an eye-opening new episode centered on his memoir, …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 21:40 GMT

Ashwin Gane Premieres Raw Visual for 'All Away' Featuring Poo Bear as He Joins Phora’s Texas Takeover Tour

The rising indie artist gears up for his genre-bending EP Twilight Tales, dropping August 1, blending orchestral trap and alt-R&B storytelling. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cinematic trap artist Ashwin Gane …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 21:05 GMT

The BrightWord Books Podcast Shines Light on Magical New Kids' Book Rovi – The Ember Eyed Tiger

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The BrightWord Books Podcast is thrilled to spotlight the newly released children’s book Rovi – The Ember Eyed Tiger, Book 1, with a heartfelt interview featuring its co-authors, …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Gifts, Games & Hobbies ...
Published on July 24, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

brooklynONE productions Forms Inaugural Board of Trustees to Drive Vision and Growth

New board brings leadership in arts, finance, and community to support brooklynONE’s mission and its growth at Industry City’s Tom Kane Theatre. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- brooklynONE productions (bkONE), …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 18:29 GMT

Western Writers of America Welcomes New Executive Director

Colorado-based member Kellen Cutsforth becomes literary organization's sixth E.D. EMPORIA, KS, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kellen Cutsforth, a past sheriff (president) of the Denver Posse of Westerners, nonfiction …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on July 24, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

IN A DEEPLY DIVIDED COUNTRY, VIEWERS FIND COMMON GROUND IN ENTERTAINMENT

92% of U.S. TV and film viewers place importance on seeing realistic work, family, and caregiving storylines, according to New America and MarketCast LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Against the backdrop of a …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

'WALTZING WITH BRANDO' TO OPEN FUTURE OF FILM ASSOCIATION’S INAUGURAL OPTIX SERIES IN LAS VEGAS, AUG. 15

Visionary New Film Series Kicks Off With Exclusive Advance Screening of Billy Zane-Led Feature LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Future of Film Association proudly announces “Waltzing with Brando” as the …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:24 GMT

KILLSTREAK — A New Found Footage Horror Film From the Director of Money Plane — Premieres August 5

Killstreak, a found footage horror film from Money Plane director Andrew Lawrence, hits digital & cable VOD Aug 5 via Gravitas Ventures. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gravitas Ventures is proud to announce the …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

The Guillermo Del Toro Stages Unveiled At Cinespace Studios Toronto

Mayor Olivia Chow Awards The Key To The City To Filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro TORONTO, ON, CANADA, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cinespace Studios announces the renaming of four sound stages at its Marine Terminal Campus in Toronto to …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Factory Entertainment Enters the Action Figure Market

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pop culture collectibles company, Factory Entertainment, a fan-favorite producer of licensed pop-culture collectibles best known for as a market-leader in high-end 1:1 and reduced scale …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

From the Vault to the Dance Floor: Hit Songwriter Fawn Drops Lofthouse Remix of Fan-Favorite 'Where Has Your Love Gone'

When deep love and heartbreak collide, it sounds just like this—raw, real, and born from the heart. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stonedef Records announces the Lofthouse remix release of “Where Has Your …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 08:23 GMT

View TV Adds “AdStudio” to Its Game-Changing TV Cloud, Ushering In the Future of Non-Intrusive, AI-Powered CTV Ad-tech

View TV Adds “AdStudio” to Its Game-Changing TV Cloud, Ushering In the Future of Non-Intrusive, AI-Powered CTV Ad-tech LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- View TV Adds “AdStudio” to Its Game-Changing View TV Cloud …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 07:38 GMT

Kapang Relaunches Across the USA as a Game-Changing Ad-Funded Television Platform for Independent Broadcasters & Studios

Kapang, the next-generation Connected TV (CTV) platform, is officially relaunching across the United States with a bold new mission in the Streaming Space. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kapang Relaunches …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 06:35 GMT

A' International Audio and Sound Equipment Design Awards Call for Entries

A’ Design Award & Competition Announces Call for Entries for A' International Audio and Sound Equipment Design Awards COMO, CO, ITALY, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & Competition has released its call …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 05:50 GMT

Whitney Breanne Unveils New Single, “Matrimony,” A Passionate Ode to Self-Love and Commitment

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Whitney Breanne Unveils New Single, “Matrimony,” A Passionate Ode to Self-Love and Commitment Genre-defying artist, Whitney Breanne, drops her heartfelt single with sultry piano …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 23:24 GMT

AI Historian Shakes Up Global Film Scene with Triple Festival Selection.

Independent Filmmaker Earns Triple Selection at Lift-Off Global Network for Groundbreaking Historical Shorts. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent filmmaker and historical storyteller Sal Austin has …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

Prolific Songwriter/Film Composer David Longstreth Signs with Wise Music Group and WME

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wise Music Group and WME announce the signing of genre-defying singer-songwriter, film composer and producer David Longstreth. David Longstreth is the founder and songwriter …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 20:44 GMT

'Happy as Larry' Selected for Worcester Film Festival 2025

Hugo Andre's dark comedy explores mortality, friendship, and redemption on the Isle of Skye. WORCESTER, UNITED KINGDOM, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The acclaimed dark comedy Happy as Larry, written and directed by Hugo Andre, has …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 20:44 GMT

Soundverse AI Goes Mobile, Putting Ethical AI Music Generation into a Billion Pockets

Soundverse’s AI‑powered music platform is now pocket‑sized, enabling full track creation, remixing, and sharing from any mobile device, anytime and anywhere. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Not long ago, crafting …

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Published on July 23, 2025 - 20:40 GMT

Renay M. Scott Shares a Powerful Testimony in 'How Can They Hear Without a Preacher'

Reconciling Faith, Identity, and Love in the Face of Religious and Social Judgment SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and educator Renay M. Scott breaks silence and barriers in her compelling new memoir, …

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