There has been a lot of clamouring and anticipation about the new release of MCU’s new superhero movie “Fantastic Four: First Step with its official trailer release on 4th of February and coming to theaters on July 25. Lets’ take a look at the evolution of the superhero movie and its rerun over the years.
Marvel’s First Family, the Fantastic Four, has had a fascinating yet turbulent history in Hollywood. Spanning two decades, multiple reruns, and now an eagerly anticipated entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), their journey reflects both the challenges and success of adapting iconic comic book characters for the big screen. From their 2005 debut to the highly anticipated 2025 MCU rerun.
2005: The Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four made their blockbuster debut in 2005 with 20th Century Fox’s Fantastic Four, directed by Tim Story. The film introduced audiences to IoanGruffudd as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Jessica Alba as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Chris Evans as Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm (The Thing).
While the movie didn’t receive widespread critical acclaim, it was a commercial success, grossing around $330 million globally. The film’s lighter tone and focus on family dynamics resonated with many viewers, though it faced criticism for its simplistic plot and underdeveloped villain, Doctor Doom. This success led to a sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), which expanded the universe by introducing the enigmatic Silver Surfer.
However, despite its intriguing cosmic elements, the sequel received low reviews and struggled to elevate the franchise’s status. Plans for a third film and a potential Silver Surfer spin-off were eventually abandoned due to declining interest and box office performance.
2015: Fantastic Four
In 2015, Fox attempted to reinvent the franchise with a darker, more grounded reboot simply titled Fantastic Four, directed by Josh Trank. This version featured a younger cast, including Miles Teller as Reed Richards, Kate Mara as Sue Storm, Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm, and Jamie Bell as Ben Grimm.
The film shifted significantly from its predecessors, aiming for a more serious, science-fiction-driven narrative. Unfortunately, this new direction failed to resonate with both critics and audiences. Faced by behind-the-scenes issues, reshoots, and creative conflicts, the film struggled to find its identity.
It was criticized for its poor storytelling, uneven pacing, and underwhelming character development. Despite the promising cast, Fantastic Four (2015) became a box office disappointment, further discouraging any plans for any sequels in the future.
2025: The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The future of the Fantastic Four took a dramatic turn when Disney acquired 21st Century Fox in 2019, bringing the beloved characters under the Marvel Studios umbrella. This development opened the door for the team to finally join the MCU, sparking excitement among fans eager to see them interact with iconic heroes like Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Avengers.
Marvel Studios officially announced the MCU’s Fantastic Four rerun, now titled “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” set for release on July 25, 2025. Directed by Matt Shakman, known for his work on “WandaVision”, the film promises a new take on the superhero team, blending their classic roots with the expansive MCU narrative.
The new cast includes:
Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic)
Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman)
Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (Human Torch)
Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing)
Unlike previous adaptations, First Steps will transport the Fantastic Four into a retro-futuristic version of the 1960s, a creative decision that aims to honour the era in which the characters were originally introduced in the comics. This unique setting, combined with Marvel’s signature storytelling style, is expected to breathe new life into the franchise.
The Fantastic Four’s cinematic journey has been anything but straightforward. From the average, family-friendly vibes of the 2005 films to the darker, experimental tone of the 2015 reboot, and now their long-awaited arrival in the MCU, the team has undergone numerous transformations in pursuit of capturing the magic that made them comic book legends.
As Marvel Studios prepares to introduce The Fantastic Four: First Steps to the world, hopes are high that this version will finally deliver the definitive portrayal fans have been waiting for since 2005.
Blending rich character development, cosmic adventures, and connections to the broader MCU, the 2025 film represents not just another reboot, but a new beginning for Marvel’s First Family.
You’ve probably heard words like “Bitcoin,” “Ethereum,” or “cryptocurrency” floating around in conversations, social media, and news reports. While these terms are becoming part of everyday language, many people still don’t fully understand what they mean.
So, what exactly is cryptocurrency, and why it has gained so much attention over the years?
Defining Cryptocurrency
At its simplest, cryptocurrency is digital money. Unlike the cash in your pocket, it doesn’t have a physical form. It exists entirely in the digital world and can be used for buying goods, services, or even as an investment.
Key Characteristics
Completely Digital: No coins or paper bills involved.
Decentralized: It isn’t controlled by any single government, bank, or institution.
Secured by Cryptography: Advanced encryption techniques protect transactions and control the creation of new units.
How Does Cryptocurrency Actually Work?
The wonders behind cryptocurrency lies in a technology called the blockchain. Imagine a digital ledger that records every transaction ever made. But instead of this ledger sitting in one place, it’s shared across thousands of computers worldwide. This system makes it extremely difficult for anyone to tamper with the data.
Think of It Like This
Imagine playing a card game with friends, where everyone writes down each move. If someone tries to cheat by claiming they’ve won more rounds than they actually have, the group can check their notes and spot the lie. That’s how the blockchain maintains honestyby distributing the record to everyone.
What Makes Cryptocurrency Valuable?
You might ask, “If it’s just digital code, how does it have any value?” The answer is tied to several factors:
Limited Supply: Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have a cap on how many can exist, creating scarcity, which often increases value—similar to precious metals like gold.
Trust and Adoption: The more people and businesses that believe in and use a cryptocurrency, the more valuable it becomes.
Utility: Some cryptocurrencies offer unique features beyond just being money, such as enabling smart contracts or supporting decentralized apps.
Popular Cryptocurrencies You Should Know
While Bitcoin started the crypto revolution, many other digital currencies have since emerged, each with its own purpose:
Tether (USDT): Tether often acts as a medium for traders who move from a cryptocurrency to another.
Litecoin (LTC): Designed for faster, cheaper transactions compared to Bitcoin.
Ripple (XRP): Focuses on speedy, low-cost international money transfers.
Every cryptocurrency serves a different role within the digital ecosystem.
Why Are People Using Cryptocurrency?
People are drawn to cryptocurrency for various reasons:
Fast, Borderless Transactions: Send money globally in minutes without needing a traditional bank.
Lower Transaction Costs: Especially useful for international payments.
Greater Privacy: Offers a higher degree of anonymity compared to regular banking (though not completely private).
Investment Potential: Many see crypto as a way to grow their wealth, hoping its value will rise over time.
The Risks You Should Be Aware Of
While cryptocurrency offers exciting possibilities, it’s not without risks:
High Volatility: Prices can skyrocket one day and crash the next, making it a risky investment.
Limited Regulation: Since it’s not heavily regulated, there’s a higher chance of scams and fraud.
Security Concerns: If you lose your digital wallet’s access keys or fall victim to hacking, recovering your funds can be nearly impossible.
Is Cryptocurrency the Future of Money?
There’s a lot of debate on this. Some believe cryptocurrencies will completely transform the financial system, while others think they’re just a passing trend. The reality might fall somewhere in the middle.
What’s undeniable is that cryptocurrency has already made a significant impact on how we think about money, security, and technology. As it continues to evolve, understanding its basics is key whether you choose to invest, use it for transactions, or simply stay informed.
In essence, cryptocurrency is more than just digital money. It’s a revolutionary way to transfer value securely, quickly, and without middlemen. Whether it’s the future of finance or not, it’s already shaping the world in profound ways.
It’s Industry’s biggest night! The 2025 Grammys is now in our footsteps and we couldn’t be more proud. The 67th Academy Awards is currently held at the Crypto.comArena, Los Angeles.
The host tonight is South African comedian, Trevor Noah for the consecutive fifth time. Beyoncé (who leads with 11 nods), Charli xcx, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, ChappellRoan and Shaboozey lead the nomination nods.
Beyoncé at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025. Kevin Winter/Getty
Some of Nigeria’s biggest stars, including Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Asake, will represent the country on the global stage, here’s the full nominees:
Record of the Year The Beatles – Now and Then Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe! Charli XCX – 360 Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us – WINNER Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Album of the Year André 3000 – New Blue Sun Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter – WINNER Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Charli XCX – Brat Jacob Collier – Djesse Vol. 4 Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
Song of the Year Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe! Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us – WINNER Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile Sabrina Carpenter – Please Please Please Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy) Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Best New Artist Benson Boone Doechii Chappell Roan – WINNER Khruangbin Raye Sabrina Carpenter Shaboozey Teddy Swims
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Alissia Daniel Nigro – WINNER Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II Ian Fitchuk Mustard
Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Amy Allen – WINNER Edgar Barrera Jessi Alexander Jessie Jo Dillon Raye
Best Pop Solo Performance Beyoncé – Bodyguard Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe! Charli XCX – Apple Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso – WINNER
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance Ariana Grande, Brandy & Monica – The Boy Is Mine – Remix Beyoncé Featuring Post Malone – Levii’s Jeans Charli XCX & Billie Eilish – Guess Featuring Billie Eilish Gracie Abrams Featuring Taylor Swift – Us. Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars – Die With a Smile – WINNER
Best Pop Vocal Album Ariana Grande – Eternal Sunshine Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft Chappell Roan – The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet – WINNER Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department
Best Dance/Electronic Recording Disclosure – She’s Gone, Dance On Four Tet – Loved Fred Again.. & Baby Keem – Leavemealone Justice & Tame Impala – Neverender – WINNER Kaytranada Featuring Childish Gambino – Witchy
Best Dance Pop Recording Ariana Grande – Yes, And? Billie Eilish – L’Amour de Ma Vie [Over Now Extended Edit] Charli XCX – Von Dutch – WINNER Madison Beer – Make You Mine Troye Sivan – Got Me Started
Best Dance/Electronic Music Album Charli XCX – Brat – WINNER Four Tet – Three Justice – Hyperdrama Kaytranada – Timeless Zedd – Telos
Best Remixed Recording Charli XCX – Von Dutch A. G. Cook Remix Featuring Addison Rae Doechii & Kaytranada Featuring JT – Alter Ego (Kaytranada Remix) Julian Marley & Antaeus – Jah Sees Them (Amapiano Remix) Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix) – WINNER Shaboozey & David Guetta – A Bar Song (Tipsy) (Remix)
Best Rock Performance The Beatles – Now and Then – WINNER The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High) Green Day – The American Dream Is Killing Me Idles – Gift Horse Pearl Jam – Dark Matter St. Vincent – Broken Man
Best Metal Performance Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor le Masne – Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!) – WINNER Judas Priest – Crown of Horns Knocked Loose Featuring Poppy – Suffocate Metallica – Screaming Suicide Spiritbox – Cellar Door
Best Rock Song The Black Keys – Beautiful People (Stay High) Green Day – Dilemma Idles – Gift Horse Pearl Jam – Dark Matter St. Vincent – Broken Man – WINNER
Best Rock Album The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards Fontaines D.C. – Romance Green Day – Saviors Idles – Tangk Jack White – No Name Pearl Jam – Dark Matter The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds – WINNER
Best Alternative Music Performance Cage the Elephant – Neon Pill Fontaines D.C. – Starburster Kim Gordon – Bye Bye Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Song of the Lake St. Vincent – Flea – WINNER
Best Alternative Music Album Brittany Howard – What Now Clairo – Charm Kim Gordon – The Collective Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds – Wild God St. Vincent – All Born Screaming – WINNER
Best R&B Performance Chris Brown – Residuals Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh) Jhené Aiko – Guidance Muni Long – Made for Me (Live on BET) – WINNER SZA – Saturn
Best Traditional R&B Performance Kenyon Dixon – Can I Have This Groove Lalah Hathaway Featuring Michael McDonald – No Lie Lucky Daye – That’s You – WINNER Marsha Ambrosius – Wet Muni Long – Make Me Forget
Best R&B Song Coco Jones – Here We Go (Uh Oh) Kehlani – After Hours Muni Long – Ruined Me SZA – Saturn – WINNER Tems – Burning
Best Progressive R&B Album Avery Sunshine – So Glad to Know You – WINNER[TIE] Childish Gambino – Bando Stone and the New World Durand Bernarr – En Route Kehlani – Crash NxWorries – Why Lawd? – WINNER [TIE]
Best R&B Album Chris Brown – 11:11 (Deluxe) – WINNER Lalah Hathaway – Vantablack Lucky Daye – Algorithm Muni Long – Revenge Usher – Coming Home
Best Rap Performance Cardi B – Enough (Miami) Common & Pete Rock Featuring Posdnuos – When the Sun Shines Again Doechii – Nissan Altima Eminem – Houdini Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That Glorilla – Yeah Glo! Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us – WINNER
Best Melodic Rap Performance Beyoncé, Linda Martell & Shaboozey – Spaghettii Future, Metro Boomin & The Weeknd – We Still Don’t Trust You Jordan Adetunji Featuring Kehlani – Kehlani (Remix) Latto – Big Mama Rapsody Featuring Erykah Badu – 3:AM – WINNER
Best Rap Song Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That Glorilla – Yeah Glo! Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us – WINNER Rapsody & Hit-Boy – Asteroids ¥$, Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign & Rich the Kid Featuring Playboi Carti – Carnival
Best Rap Album Common & Pete Rock – The Auditorium Vol. 1 Doechii – Alligator Bites Never Heal – WINNER Eminem – The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) Future & Metro Boomin – We Don’t Trust You J. Cole – Might Delete Later
Best Spoken Word Poetry Album Malik Yusef – Good M.U.S.I.C. Universe Sonic Sinema Episode 1: In the Beginning Was the Word Omari Hardwick – Concrete & Whiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series Queen Sheba – Civil Writes: The South Got Something to Say Skillz – The Seven Number Ones Tank and the Bangas – The Heart, the Mind, the Soul – WINNER
Best Jazz Performance The Baylor Project – Walk With Me, Lord (Sound | Spirit) Chick Corea & Béla Fleck – Juno Dan Pugach & Nicole Zuraitis Featuring Troy Roberts – Little Fears Lakecia Benjamin Featuring Randy Brecker, Jeff “Tain” Watts & John Scofield – Phoenix Reimagined (Live) Samara Joy Featuring Sullivan Fortner – Twinkle Twinkle Little Me – WINNER
Best Jazz Vocal Album Catherine Russell & Sean Mason – My Ideal Christie Dashiell – Journey in Black Kurt Elling & Sullivan Fortner – Wildflowers Vol. 1 Milton Nascimento & Esperanza Spalding – Milton + Esperanza Samara Joy – A Joyful Holiday – WINNER
Best Jazz Instrumental Album Ambrose Akinmusire – Owl Song Chick Corea & Béla Fleck – Remembrance – WINNER Kenny Barron – Beyond This Place Lakecia Benjamin – Phoenix Reimagined (Live) Sullivan Fortner – Solo Game
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra – And So It Goes Dan Pugach – Bianca Reimagined – WINNER John Beasley Featuring Frankfurt Radio Big Band – Returning to Forever Miguel Zenón – Golden City Orrin Evans & The Captain Black Big Band – Walk a Mile in My Shoe
Best Latin Jazz Album Donald Vega Featuring Lewis Nash, John Patitucci & Luisito Quintero- As I Travel Eliane Elias – Time and Again Hamilton de Holanda & Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Collab Horacio ‘El Negro’ Hernandez, John Beasley & Jose Gola – El Trio: Live in Italy Michel Camilo & Tomatito – Spain Forever Again Zaccai Curtis – Cubop Lives! – WINNER
Best Alternative Jazz Album Arooj Aftab – Night Reign André 3000 – New Blue Sun Keyon Harrold – Foreverland Meshell Ndegeocello – No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin – WINNER Robert Glasper – Code Derivation
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Aaron Lazar – Impossible Dream Cyrille Aimée – À Fleur de Peau Gregory Porter – Christmas Wish Lake Street Dive – Good Together Norah Jones – Visions – WINNER
Best Contemporary Instrumental Album Béla Fleck – Rhapsody in Blue Bill Frisell – Orchestras (Live) Julian Lage – Speak to Me Mark Guiliana – Mark Taylor Eigsti – Plot Armor – WINNER
Best Musical Theater Album Hell’s Kitchen – WINNER Merrily We Roll Along The Notebook The Outsiders Suffs The Wiz
Best Country Solo Performance Beyoncé – 16 Carriages Chris Stapleton – It Takes a Woman – WINNER Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay Kacey Musgraves – The Architect Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Best Country Duo/Group Performance Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus – II Most Wanted – WINNER Brothers Osborne – Break Mine Dan + Shay – Bigger Houses Kelsea Ballerini & Noah Kahan – Cowboys Cry Too Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help
Best Country Song Beyoncé – Texas Hold ’Em Jelly Roll – I Am Not Okay Kacey Musgraves – The Architect – WINNER Post Malone Featuring Morgan Wallen – I Had Some Help Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy)
Best Country Album Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter – WINNER Chris Stapleton – Higher Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well Lainey Wilson – Whirlwind Post Malone – F-1 Trillion
Best American Roots Performance The Fabulous Thunderbirds Featuring Bonnie Raitt, Keb’ Mo’, Taj Mahal & Mick Fleetwood – Nothing in Rambling Rhiannon Giddens – The Ballad of Sally Anne Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve Sierra Ferrell – Lighthouse – WINNER
Best Americana Performance Beyoncé – Ya Ya Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Empty Trainload of Sky Madi Diaz & Kacey Musgraves – Don’t Do Me Good Madison Cunningham – Subtitles Sarah Jarosz – Runaway Train Sierra Ferrell – American Dreaming – WINNER
Best American Roots Song Aoife O’Donovan – All My Friends Iron & Wine & Fiona Apple – All in Good Time Mark Knopfler – Ahead of the Game Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve Sierra Ferrell – American Dreaming – WINNER
Best Americana Album Charley Crockett – $10 Cowboy Maggie Rose – No One Gets Out Alive Sarah Jarosz – Polaroid Lovers Sierra Ferrell – Trail of Flowers – WINNER T Bone Burnett – The Other Side Waxahatchee – Tigers Blood
Best Bluegrass Album Billy Strings – Live Vol. 1 – WINNER Bronwyn Keith-Hynes – I Built a World Dan Tyminski – Dan Tyminski: Live From the Ryman The Del McCoury Band – Songs of Love and Life Sister Sadie – No Fear Tony Trischka – Earl Jam
Best Traditional Blues Album Cedric Burnside – Hill Country Love The Fabulous Thunderbirds – Struck Down Little Feat – Sam’s Place Sue Foley – One Guitar Woman Taj Mahal – Swingin’: Live at the Church in Tulsa – WINNER
Best Contemporary Blues Album Antonio Vergara – The Fury Joe Bonamassa – Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 Ruthie Foster – Mileage – WINNER Shemekia Copeland – Blame It on Eve Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – Friendlytown
Best Folk Album Adrianne Lenker – Bright Future American Patchwork Quartet – American Patchwork Quartet Aoife O’Donovan – All My Friends Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Woodland – WINNER Madi Diaz – Weird Faith
Best Regional Roots Music Album Big Chief Monk Featuring J’wan Boudreaux – Live at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Kalani Pe’a – Kuini – WINNER New Breed Brass Band Featuring Trombone Shorty – Live at the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival The Rumble – Stories From the Battlefield Sean Ardoin & Kreole Rock and Soul – 25 Back to My Roots
Best Gospel Performance/Song Doe – Holy Hands Melvin Crispell III – Yesterday Ricky Dillard – Hold On (Live) Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton Featuring Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr – One Hallelujah – WINNER Yolanda Adams – Church Doors
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson Featuring CeCe Winans – Holy Forever (Live) CeCe Winans – That’s My King – WINNER Elevation Worship Featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore – Praise Honor & Glory & Disciple – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) Jwlkrs Worship & Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore – In the Name of Jesus Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard – In the Room
Best Gospel Album CeCe Winans – More Than This – WINNER Karen Clark Sheard – Still Karen Kirk Franklin – Father’s Day Melvin Crispell III – Covered Vol. 1 Ricky Dillard – Choirmaster II (Live)
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Brandon Lake – Coat of Many Colors Doe – Heart of a Human – WINNER Elevation Worship – When Wind Meets Fire Forrest Frank – Child of God Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine – The Maverick Way Complete
Best Roots Gospel Album Authentic Unlimited – The Gospel Sessions, Vol. 2 Cory Henry – Church – WINNER The Harlem Gospel Travelers – Rhapsody Mark D. Conklin – The Gospel According to Mark The Nelons – Loving You
Best Latin Pop Album Anitta – Funk Generation Kali Uchis – Orquídeas Kany García – García Luis Fonsi – El Viaje Shakira – Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – WINNER
Best Música Urbana Album Bad Bunny – Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana Feid – Ferxxocalipsis J Balvin – Rayo Residente – Las Letras Ya No Importan – WINNER Young Miko – Att.
Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album Cimafunk – Pa’ Tu Cuerpa El David Aguilar – Compita del Destino Mon Laferte – Autopoiética Nathy Peluso – Grasa Rawayana – ¿Quién Trae las Cornetas? – WINNER
Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano) Carín León – Boca Chueca, Vol. 1 – WINNER Chiquis – Diamantes Jessi Uribe – De Lejitos Peso Pluma – Éxodo
Best Tropical Latin Album Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 – Radio Güira Kiki Valera – Vacilón Santiaguero Marc Anthony – Muevense Sheila E. – Bailar Tony Succar & Mimy Succar – Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional) – WINNER
Best Global Music Performance Angélique Kidjo & Soweto Gospel Choir – Sunlight to My Soul Arooj Aftab – Raat Ki Rani Jacob Collier Featuring Anoushka Shankar & Varijashree Venugopal – A Rock Somewhere Masa Takumi Featuring Ron Korb, Noshir Mody & Dale Edward Chung – Kashira Rocky Dawuni – Rise Sheila E. Featuring Gloria Estefan & Mimy Succar – Bemba Colorá – WINNER
Best African Music Performance Asake & Wizkid – MMS Burna Boy – Higher Chris Brown Featuring Davido & Lojay – Sensational Tems – Love Me JeJe – WINNER Yemi Alade – Tomorrow
Best Global Music Album Antonio Rey – Historias de un Flamenco Ciro Hurtado – Paisajes Matt B & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Alkebulan II – WINNER Rema – Heis Tems – Born in the Wild
Best Reggae Album Collie Buddz – Take It Easy Shenseea – Never Gets Late Here Various Artists – Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By the Film (Deluxe) – WINNER Vybz Kartel – Party With Me The Wailers – Evolution
Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album Anoushka Shankar – Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn Chris Redding – Visions of Sounds De Luxe Radhika Vekaria – Warriors of Light Ricky Kej – Break of Dawn Ryuichi Sakamoto – Opus Wouter Kellerman, Éru Matsumoto & Chandrika Tandon – Triveni – WINNER
Best Children’s Music Album Divinity Roxx & Divi Roxx Kids – World Wide Playdate John Legend – My Favorite Dream Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band – ¡Brillo, Brillo! – WINNER Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats – Creciendo Rock for Children – Solid Rock Revival
Best Comedy Album Dave Chappelle – The Dreamer – WINNER Jim Gaffigan – The Prisoner Nikki Glaser – Someday You’ll Die Ricky Gervais – Armageddon Trevor Noah – Where Was I
Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording Barbra Streisand – My Name Is Barbra Dolly Parton – Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones George Clinton – …And Your Ass Will Follow Jimmy Carter – Last Sundays in Plains: A Centennial Celebration – WINNER Various Artists – All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words
Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media London Symphony Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin & Bradley Cooper – Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein – WINNER Various Artists – The Color Purple Various Artists – Deadpool & Wolverine Various Artists – Saltburn Various Artists – Twisters: The Album
Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television) Kris Bowers – The Color Purple Hans Zimmer – Dune: Part Two – WINNER Laura Karpman – American Fiction Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross – Shōgun Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross – Challengers
Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media Bear McCreary – God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla John Paesano – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Pinar Toprak – Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Wilbert Roget II – Star Wars Outlaws Winifred Phillips – Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord – WINNER
Best Song Written for Visual Media Barbra Streisand – Love Will Survive (From The Tattooist of Auschwitz) Jon Batiste – It Never Went Away (From the Netflix Documentary “American Symphony”) – WINNER Luke Combs – Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma (From Twisters: The Album) *NSync & Justin Timberlake – Better Place (From Trolls Band Together) Olivia Rodrigo – Can’t Catch Me Now (From The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes)
Best Music Video A$AP Rocky – Tailor Swif Charli XCX – 360 Eminem – Houdini Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us – WINNER Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone – Fortnight
Best Music Film Jon Batiste – American Symphony – WINNER June Carter Cash – June Run-DMC – Kings From Queens Steven Van Zandt – Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple Various Artists – The Greatest Night in Pop
Best Recording Package The Avett Brothers – The Avett Brothers Charli XCX – Brat – WINNER iWhoiWhoo – Pregnancy, Breakdown, and Disease Kate Bush – Hounds of Love (Baskerville Edition) The Muddy Basin Ramblers – Jug Band Millionaire Post Malone – F-1 Trillion William Clark Green – Baker Hotel
Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package Alpha Wolf – Half Living Things John Lennon – Mind Games – WINNER Kate Bush – Hounds of Love (The Boxes of Lost at Sea) Nirvana – In Utero Unsuk Chin & Berliner Philharmoniker – Unsuk Chin 90 Day Men – We Blame Chicago
Best Album Notes Alice Coltrane – The Carnegie Hall Concert (Live) Ford Dabney’s Syncopated Orchestras – After Midnight John Culshaw – John Culshaw – The Art of the Producer – The Early Years 1948-55 King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band & Various Artists – Centennial – WINNER Various Artists – SONtrack Original de la Película “Al Son de Beno”
Best Historical Album King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band & Various Artists – Centennial – WINNER Paul Robeson – Paul Robeson – Voice of Freedom: His Complete Columbia, RCA, HMV, and Victor Recordings Pepe de Lucía & Paco de Lucía – Pepito y Paquito Prince & the New Power Generation – Diamonds and Pearls (Super Deluxe Edition) Rodgers & Hammerstein & Julie Andrews – The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) (Super Deluxe Edition)
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical Charlotte Day Wilson – Cyan Blue Kacey Musgraves – Deeper Well Lucky Daye – Algorithm Peter Gabriel – I/O – WINNER Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet Willow – Empathogen
Best Engineered Album, Classical Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Adams & Los Angeles Master Chorale – John Adams: Girls of the Golden West Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra & Manfred Honeck – Bruckner: Symphony No. 7 – Bates: Resurrexit (Live) – WINNER Skylark Vocal Ensemble & Matthew Guard – Clear Voices in the Dark Timo Andres, Andrew Cyr & Metropolis Ensemble – Timo Andres: The Blind Banister
Producer of the Year, Classical Christoph Franke Dirk Sobotka Dmitriy Lipay Elaine Martone – WINNER Erica Brenner Morten Lindberg
Best Immersive Audio Album Ensemble 96, Current Saxophone Quartet & Nina T. Karlsen – Pax Peter Gabriel – I/O (In-Side Mix) – WINNER Ray Charles & Various Artists – Genius Loves Company Roxy Music – Avalon Trondheim Symphony Orchestra & Nick Davies – Henning Sommerro: Borders
Best Instrumental Composition Akropolis Reed Quintet, Pascal Le Boeuf & Christian Euman – Strands – WINNER André 3000 – I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a “Rap” Album but This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time Chick Corea & Béla Fleck – Remembrance Christopher Zuar Orchestra – Communion Shelly Berg – At Last
Jaden Smith and Willow Smith at The 67th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday.Francis Specker / CBS
Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella Béla Fleck – Rhapsody in Blue(Grass) Henry Mancini & Snarky Puppy – Baby Elephant Walk (Encore) Jacob Collier Featuring John Legend & Tori Kelly – Bridge Over Troubled Water – WINNER Säje – Silent Night Scott Hoying Featuring Säje & Tonality – Rose Without the Thorns
Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals Cody Fry Featuring Sleeping at Last – The Sound of Silence John Legend – Always Come Back Säje Featuring Regina Carter – Alma – WINNER Willow – Big Feelings The 8-Bit Big Band Featuring Jonah Nilsson & Button Masher – Last Surprise (From “Persona 5”)
Best Orchestral Performance Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & JoAnn Falletta – Kodály: Háry János Suite, Nyári este & Symphony in C Major Esa-Pekka Salonen & San Francisco Symphony – Stravinsky: The Firebird Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina – WINNER ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra & Marin Alsop – John Adams: City Noir, Fearful Symmetries & Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance Susanna Mälkki & Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra – Sibelius: Karelia Suite, Rakastava & Lemminkäinen
Best Opera Recording Los Angeles Philharmonic, John Adams & Los Angeles Master Chorale – John Adams: Girls of the Golden West Lyric Opera of Kansas City & Gerard Schwarz – Moravec: The Shining The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – Catán: Florencia en el Amazonas The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra & The Metropolitan Opera Chorus – Puts: The Hours San Francisco Symphony Chorus & San Francisco Symphony – Saariaho: Adriana Mater – WINNER
Best Choral Performance Apollo’s Fire & Jeannette Sorrell – Handel: Israel in Egypt, HWV 54 The Choir of Trinity Wall Street, Artefact Ensemble & Novus NY – Sheehan: Akathist The Crossing, Donald Nally & Dan Schwartz – Ochre – WINNER Skylark Vocal Ensemble & Matthew Guard – Clear Voices in the Dark True Concord Voices & Orchestra, Jeffrey Biegel & Eric Holtan – A Dream So Bright: Choral Music of Jake Runestad
Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance Caroline Shaw & Sō Percussion – Rectangles and Circumstance – WINNER JACK Quartet – John Luther Adams: Waves & Particles Lorelei Ensemble & Christopher Cerrone – Christopher Cerrone: Beaufort Scales Miró Quartet – Home Yo-Yo Ma, Leonidas Kavakos & Emanuel Ax – Beethoven for Three: Symphony No. 4 and Op. 97 “Archduke”
Best Classical Instrumental Solo Andy Akiho – Akiho: Longing Curtis J Stewart, James Blachly & Experiential Orchestra – Perry: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Mak Grgić & Ensemble Dissonance – Entourer Seth Parker Woods – Eastman The Holy Presence of Joan d’Arc Víkingur Ólafsson – J. S. Bach: Goldberg Variations – WINNER
Best Classical Solo Vocal Album Fotina Naumenko – Bespoke Songs Joyce DiDonato, Il Pomo d’Oro & Maxim Emelyanychev – Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder Karen Slack & Michelle Cann – Beyond the Years – WINNER Nicholas Phan, Farayi Malek & Palaver Strings – A Change Is Gonna Come Will Liverman & Jonathan King – Show Me the Way
Best Classical Compendium Amy Porter, Nikki Chooi, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & JoAnn Falletta – Lukas Foss: Symphony No. 1 & Renaissance Concerto Andy Akiho & Imani Winds – BeLonging Danaë Xanthe Vlasse, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Michael Shapiro – Mythologies II Experiential Orchestra, James Blachly & Curtis J Stewart – American Counterpoints Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & María Dueñas – Gabriela Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina – WINNER
Best Contemporary Classical Composition Andrea Casarrubios – Casarrubios: Seven for Solo Cello Decoda – Coleman: Revelry Esa-Pekka Salonen, Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Christopher Purves, Axelle Fanyo & San Francisco Symphony Chorus & Orchestra – Saariaho: Adriana Mater Eighth Blackbird – Lang: Composition as Explanation Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel & Los Angeles Master Chorale – Ortiz: Revolución Diamantina – WINNER
Africa is a continent renowned for its cultural and linguistic diversity, with over 2,000 languages spoken across its 54 countries. These languages are not just modes of communication but also carriers of history, culture, and identity. While some are spoken by millions across multiple nations, others are specific to individual communities. In this article, we delve into the 10 most spoken languages in Africa, their origins, significance, and the regions where they dominate.
Swahili (Kiswahili)
Swahili, also known as Kiswahili, is the most widely spoken language in Africa, with over 200 million speakers. It is a Bantu language with significant Arabic influence due to historical trade connections between East Africa and the Arab world. Swahili is recognized as a lingua franca in many East African countries and is one of the official languages of the African Union (AU).
Significance: Swahili is not only a means of communication but also a unifying language in East Africa, used in politics, education, and media.
Example Phrase: “Hakuna Matata” (No worries).
Arabic
Arabic is one of the most influential languages in Africa, spoken by over 150 million people. It is a Semitic language that serves as the official language in many North African countries. Arabic’s influence extends to religion, as it is the language of the Quran and central to Islamic practices.
Significance: Beyond communication, Arabic is integral to cultural, religious, and historical narratives across North Africa.
Example Phrase: “As-salamu alaykum” (Peace be upon you).
Hausa
Hausa is one of the most spoken indigenous languages in Africa, with over 50 million native speakers and an additional 30 million using it as a second language. It is a Chadic language that has become a lingua franca in West Africa, especially in trade and communication.
Primary Regions: Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Cameroon, Chad
Significance: Hausa is widely used in Islamic education and is a major language in African media, including international broadcasters like BBC Hausa.
Example Phrase: “Sannu” (Hello).
Yoruba
Yoruba is a tonal Niger-Congo language spoken by over 40 million people, primarily in Nigeria. It is also used in parts of Benin and Togo. Yoruba has a rich literary tradition and is central to the culture, religion, and identity of the Yoruba people.
Primary Regions: Nigeria, Benin, Togo
Significance: Yoruba is deeply tied to traditional beliefs and practices, including Ifá divination, which has influenced cultures in the Americas, especially in Brazil and Cuba.
Example Phrase: “Bawo ni?” (How are you?).
Igbo
Igbo, another major Niger-Congo language, is spoken by over 30 million people in south-eastern Nigeria and beyond. Known for its complex tonal system, Igbo plays a vital role in the cultural and economic life of the Igbo people.
Primary Regions: Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea
Significance: Igbo is associated with entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, and it has a rich oral and written tradition.
Example Phrase: “Kedu?” (How are you?).
Amharic
Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, is spoken by over 30 million people. It is a Semitic language with its own unique script, Ge’ez, which is one of the oldest writing systems in the world.
Primary Regions: Ethiopia
Significance: Amharic is central to Ethiopian identity, culture, and governance, serving as the working language of the federal government.
Example Phrase: “Selam” (Hello).
Zulu (isiZulu)
Zulu is one of South Africa’s 11 official languages and is spoken by over 28 million people, with 12 million being native speakers. It is a Bantu language known for its rich oral traditions and expressive tones.
Primary Regions: South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini
Significance: Zulu is central to the cultural and political life of South Africa, with a strong presence in media and education.
Example Phrase: “Sawubona” (Hello).
Shona
Shona is the most widely spoken language in Zimbabwe, with over 15 million speakers. It belongs to the Bantu family and is known for its rich vocabulary and vibrant cultural expressions.
Primary Regions: Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana
Significance: Shona is used in education, literature, and traditional ceremonies, and it plays a key role in preserving Zimbabwean culture.
Example Phrase: “Mangwanani” (Good morning).
Xhosa (isiXhosa)
Xhosa, another official language of South Africa, is spoken by about 19 million people. It is notable for its click consonants, which make it phonetically unique. Xhosa is closely related to Zulu but remains distinct.
Primary Regions: South Africa
Significance: Xhosa has a strong literary tradition and is one of the cultural cornerstones of South Africa, with notable speakers like Nelson Mandela.
Example Phrase: “Molo” (Hello).
Berber (Tamazight)
Berber, or Tamazight, is a collection of closely related languages spoken by the Berber people in North Africa. It has millions of speakers across the Maghreb and is an official language in Morocco and Algeria.
Significance: Berber has gained recognition in recent years, symbolizing the cultural and political resurgence of the Berber identity.
Example Phrase: “Azul” (Hello).
Africa’s linguistic landscape reflects its rich history and cultural diversity. These top 10 languages are not just tools for communication but also vital elements of identity and heritage for millions of people. While some languages, like Swahili and Arabic, unite multiple nations, others, like Zulu and Yoruba, reinforce ethnic pride and cultural continuity. As Africa continues to grow and develop, these languages remain at the heart of its vibrant societies.
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL), pitting the best teams from the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC) against each other. It’s the culmination of a thrilling playoff season, with the winner taking home the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. At the games some top anticipated movies will release their trailers. List of movie trailers to be released at the Super Bowl are:
Captain America: Brave New World
The Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford-led blockbuster is likely to get it’s trailer released on 9th, considering its release date is just five days after the Super Bowl.
Captain America: Brave New World is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Sam Wilson, aka Captain America. The movie is directed by Julius Onah and written by Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson.
The film takes place after the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series and follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as he navigates his new role as Captain America. The story explores the challenges Sam faces as a Black man wielding the shield and the weight of responsibility that comes with it.
Harrison Ford joins the cast as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, a character with a complex history in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie promises to delve into themes of identity, power, and what it means to be a hero.
Jurassic World Rebirth
Universal Pictures is reportedly planning to offer a first look at the movie during the game on February 9th.
Jurassic World Rebirth is an upcoming American science fiction adventure film directed by Colin Trevorrow and written by Trevorrow and Emily Carmichael. The movie marks the sixth installment in the Jurassic Park franchise and serves as a sequel to Jurassic World Dominion.
The story takes place four years after the events of the previous film and follows a new generation of characters as they navigate a world where dinosaurs and humans coexist. The movie promises to explore the consequences of playing with nature and the ethics of genetic engineering.
With a talented cast, including Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Laura Dern, Jurassic World Rebirth promises to deliver an epic and thrilling adventure that will take audiences on a journey back to the world of Jurassic Park.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
A new teaser for the Tom Cruise-starrer is expected on February 9th at the game, especially after the commercial failure of its predecessor.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is an upcoming American action spy film directed by Christopher McQuarrie and written by McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen.
The movie marks the eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise and promises to be the most epic and action-packed chapter yet. Tom Cruise reprises his role as Ethan Hunt, who must face off against his most formidable foe yet: a rogue agent with a personal vendetta against him.
The film promises to deliver heart-stopping stunts, intricate plot twists, and high-octane action sequences, as Ethan Hunt and his team navigate a complex web of espionage and deception. With Cruise performing many of his own stunts and a talented supporting cast, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is shaping up to be an unforgettable cinematic experience.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Although not confirmed, there’s a possibility that the first official teaser for the Marvel movie might drop during the Super Bowl.
Fantastic Four: First Steps is an upcoming American superhero film directed by WandaVision’s Matt Shakman and written by Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer. The movie serves as a reboot of the Fantastic Four franchise and stars Miles Teller as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Emma Stone as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Adam Driver as Ben Grimm (The Thing).
The story follows the origin of the Fantastic Four, a team of superheroes who gain their powers after being exposed to a strange energy source during a scientific expedition. As they learn to control their new abilities, they must also confront the villainous Doctor Doom, who seeks to exploit their powers for his own evil purposes.
With its talented cast, engaging storyline, and stunning visual effects, Fantastic Four: First Steps promises to be an exciting and action-packed adventure that will introduce the beloved superhero team to a new generation of fans.
Thunderbolts
Marvel Studios might showcase a new trailer for the ensemble movie, but it’s unclear if it’ll make the cut.
Thunderbolts is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name. The movie is directed by Jake Schreier and written by Eric Pearson.
The film brings together a team of anti-heroes, including Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier, and Wyatt Russell’s John Walker, among others. The story follows this misfit team as they embark on a high-stakes mission that requires them to work together and confront their troubled pasts.
Thunderbolts promises to be a gritty, action-packed ride that explores the gray areas between heroism and villainy. With a talented ensemble cast and a rich comic book source material, this movie has the potential to be a game-changer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Snow White
Disney’s live-action remake might get a teaser or trailer during the game, especially after facing pre-release criticism.
Snow White is an upcoming American fantasy romance film directed by Marc Webb and written by Greta Gerwig, Erin Cressida Wilson, and Marc Platt.
The movie is a live-action reimagining of the classic Disney animated film, starring Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. The story follows Snow White, a beautiful and kind-hearted princess who is forced to flee her kingdom when the Evil Queen becomes jealous of her beauty.
The film promises to offer a fresh take on the beloved fairy tale, with a focus on female empowerment, self-discovery, and the complexities of beauty and identity. With a talented cast and a visionary director, Snow White has the potential to become a modern classic.
Tron: Ares
Although less likely due to its October release date, Disney might still decide to give it a Super Bowl spot.
Tron: Ares is an upcoming American science fiction film directed by Joachim Rønning and written by Jared Bush. The movie serves as a sequel to Tron: Legacy and stars Jared Leto as Ares, a powerful and mysterious program.
The story takes place in a new, unexplored grid, where Ares has risen to power and threatens the very existence of the digital world. Sam Flynn (Garrett Hedlund), the son of Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), must once again embark on a perilous journey to stop Ares and save the grid.
With its groundbreaking visual effects, pulse-pounding action sequences, and thought-provoking themes, Tron: Ares promises to be a thrilling and immersive cinematic experience.
Lilo & Stitch
A 2-minute trailer for the live-action remake might debut during the Super Bowl.
Lilo & Stitch is an upcoming American science fiction comedy-drama film directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and written by Mike Van Waes.
The movie is a live-action/CGI reimagining of the beloved Disney animated film, starring Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Zach Galifianakis as the voice of Stitch. The story follows Lilo, a quirky and eccentric young girl who adopts a genetically engineered alien experiment named Stitch, who becomes her unlikely friend and companion.
The film promises to capture the offbeat charm and humour of the original, while exploring themes of family, identity, and acceptance. With a talented cast and a unique visual style, Lilo & Stitch has the potential to become a cult classic.
At the Golden Tomato Awards, Shōgun and Dune: Part Two were big winners. Shōgun won four awards in categories like Best New Series and Best TV Series, and Dune: Part Two won three, including Best Movie of 2024 and Best Wide Release.
Check out the full list of winners:
Best Movies of 2024 Dune: Part Two– WINNER Anora Challengers Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Hit Man Inside Out 2 Love Lies Bleeding The Substance Wicked The Wild Robot
Best Wide Release Movies of 2024 Dune: Part 2 – WINNER Anora Challengers Conclave Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Inside Out 2 Love Lies Bleeding The Substance Wicked The Wild Robot
Best Limited Release Movies of 2024 All We Imagine As Light – WINNER The Brutalist A Different Man Ghostlight Girls Will Be Girls Good One Nowhere Special The Promised Land Robot Dreams Sing Sing
Best Streaming Movies of 2024 Hit Man – WINNER Fancy Dance His Three Daughters The Imaginary Música Orion and the Dark The Piano Lesson Rebel Ridge Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Woman of the Hour
Best TV Series of 2024 Shōgun– WINNER Arcane: League of Legends: Season 2 Baby Reindeer Fallout Mr. & Mrs. Smith Pachinko: Season 2 The Penguin Slow Horses: Season 4 True Detective: Night Country X-Men ’97
Best New Series of 2024 Shōgun – WINNER Batman: Caped Crusader Black Doves English Teacher Fallout Matlock Mr. & Mrs Smith Nobody Wants This Supacell X-Men ’97
Best Returning Series of 2024 Slow Horses: Season 4 – WINNER Arcane: League of Legends: Season 2 Colin From Accounts: Season 2 Evil: Season 4 Girls5eva: Season 3 Hacks: Season 3 Heartstopper: Season 3 Industry: Season 3 Pachinko: Season 2 Somebody Somewhere: Season 3
Best Anthology or Limited Series of 2024 The Penguin – WINNER Baby Reindeer Fantasmas Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist Mary & George One Day Ripley Say Nothing The Sympathizer True Detective: Night Country
Fan Favorite Movies Wicked– WINNER Bad Boys: Ride or Die Deadpool & Wolverine Dune: Part Two Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Inside Out 2 It Ends With Us Reagan Twisters The Wild Robot
Best Action & Adventure Movies Monkey Man – WINNER Deadpool & Wolverine The Fall Guy Rebel Ridge Twisters
Best Animated Movies The Wild Robot – WINNER Flow Inside Out 2 Memoir of a Snail Robot Dreams
Best Comedy Movies Hit Man – WINNER Hundreds of Beavers My Old Ass Kneecap Thelma
Best Documentaries Will & Harper – WINNER
Dahomey Daughters Jim Henson: Idea Man Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Best Horror Movies The Substance – WINNER A Quiet Place: Day One Heretic Late Night with the Devil Longlegs
Best Music Movies Wicked – WINNER Beatles ’64 The Greatest Night in Pop I Am: Celine Dion Music by John Williams
Best Mystery & Thriller Movies Conclave – WINNER A Different Man Civil War Love Lies Bleeding Strange Darling
Best International Movies All We Imagine As Light – WINNER Kneecap Oddity The Promised Land Robot Dreams
Best Romance Movies Anora – WINNER Girls Will Be Girls Música The Idea of You We Live in Time
Best Sci-Fi Movies Dune: Part Two – WINNER Alien: Romulus Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Molli and Max in the Future Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Best Sports Movies Challengers – WINNER Backspot The Beautiful Game The Fire Inside Young Woman and the Sea
Best Animated Series X-Men ’97 – WINNER Arcane: League of Legends: Season 2 Batman: Caped Crusader Creature Commandos Terminator Zero
Best Comedy Series Hacks: Season 3– WINNER English Teacher Girls5Eva: Season 3 Only Murders in the Building: Season 4 Shrinking: Season 2
Best Docuseries Wise Guy: David Chase and the Sopranos – WINNER American Nightmare Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon Steve! (Martin)
Best Drama Series Shōgun – WINNER Baby Reindeer Industry: Season 3 Matlock Pachinko: Season 2
Best Drama Series Shōgun – WINNER Baby Reindeer Industry: Season 3 Matlock Pachinko: Season 2
Best Fantasy Series Dead Boy Detectvies – WINNER Agatha All Along House of the Dragon: Season 2 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Season 2 Renegade Nell
Best Horror Series Evil: Season 4 – WINNER Hysteria! Interview with the Vampire: Season 2 Teacup The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
This year’s award winners include big names like Demi Moore and Colman Domingo, who won Best Actress and Actor in their respective categories. Bill Skarsgård and Margaret Qualley won Best Supporting Actor and Actress in their respective categories.
Here is the full list of tonight’s winners:
Best Action Film Deadpool & Wolverine (Runner Up) Dune: Part Two Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (WINNER) Gladiator II Monkey Man Rebel Ridge
Best Horror Film Alien: Romulus The First Omen Longlegs Nosferatu (Runner Up) Smile 2 The Substance (WINNER)
Best Comedy/Musical Anora (Runner Up) A Different Man Hundreds of Beavers The Substance Wicked (WINNER) Your Monster
Best Documentary Dahomey Frida Jim Henson: Idea Man No Other Land (WINNER) Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (Runner-Up) Will & Harper
Best Animated Feature Flow (Runner Up) Inside Out 2 Memoir Of A Snail Transformers One Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl The Wild Robot (WINNER)
Best First Film Didi The First Omen Monkey Man (WINNER) No Other Land Problemista (Runner Up) Thelma
Best Director Sean Baker – Anora Coralie Fargeat – The Substance (WINNER) Rose Glass – Love Lies Bleeding Payal Kapadia – All We Imagine As Light RaMell Ross – Nickel Boys Denis Villeneuve – Dune: Part Two (Runner-Up)
Best Original Screenplay Anora Babygirl The Brutalist Challengers (Runner Up) A Real Pain The Substance (WINNER)
Best Adapted Screenplay Conclave (WINNER) Dune: Part Two I’m Still Here Nosferatu (Runner Up, Tie) Queer (Runner Up, Tie) Wicked
Best Actor Adrien Brody – The Brutalist Daniel Craig – Queer Colman Domingo – Sing Sing (WINNER) Ralph Fiennes – Conclave (Runner Up) Josh Hartnett – Trap Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Best Actress Lily-Rose Depp – Nosferatu Cynthia Erivo – Wicked Angelina Jolie – Maria Mikey Madison – Anora Demi Moore – The Substance (WINNER) Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here (Runner Up)
Best Supporting Actor Yura Borisov – Anora Nicolas Cage – Longlegs (Runner Up) Bill Skarsgård – Nosferatu (WINNER) Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice Stanley Tucci – Conclave Denzel Washington – Gladiator II
Best Supporting Actress Ariana Grande – Wicked (Runner Up) Felicity Jones – The Brutalist Katy O’Brian – Love Lies Bleeding Margaret Qualley – The Substance (WINNER) Isabella Rossellini – Conclave Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Best Original Score Challengers (WINNER) Conclave Dune: Part Two (Runner Up) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Nosferatu The Wild Robot
Best Film Editing Challengers (WINNER) Conclave Dune: Part Two Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Nickel Boys The Substance (Runner Up)
Best Cinematography The Brutalist Conclave Dune: Part Two (Runner Up) Nickel Boys Nosferatu (WINNER) The Substance
Best Visual Effects Alien: Romulus Dune: Part Two (Runner Up) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Nosferatu The Substance (WINNER)
Best Sound Alien: Romulus Civil War Dune: Part Two (WINNER) Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Nosferatu The Substance (Runner Up)
Best Production Design The Brutalist Conclave Dune: Part Two Gladiator II Nosferatu (Runner Up) Wicked (WINNER)
Best Hair & Makeup A Different Man Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Nosferatu (Runner Up) Smile 2 The Substance (WINNER) Wicked
Best Costume Design Conclave Dune: Part Two Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Gladiator II Nosferatu (Runner Up) Wicked (WINNER)
Best Original Song ‘Leash’ – Babygirl ‘Compress / Repress’ – Challengers (Runner Up) ‘Vaster Than Empires’ – Queer ‘Like a Bird’ – Sing Sing ‘Out of Oklahoma’ – Twisters ‘Kiss the Sky’ – The Wild Robot (WINNER)
British-Nigerian designer Liz Sanya has completed her attempt to set a new record for the world’s largest sandal.
The pink clog sandal measures 3.156 meters (10 feet 4.2 inches) in width and 8.147 metres (26 feet 8.8 inches) in length.
Sanya began building the sandal on January 2,, 2025, after the GWR confirmed it, and completed it on January 4.
The sandal was constructed at Pixel Park in Lekki, Lagos, finishing her shoe on Jan. 4.
Celebrities including Mayorkun, Pheelz, P.Priime, and Taves, music entrepreneur Bizzle Osikoya, and filmmaker Korty were present to cheer her on and celebrate her ambition.
Reflecting on her drive for innovation and excellence, Liz stated:
I’ll never be able to put into words what any of this means to me, I started designing shoes when I was 12 and by 14 I was selling them to fund a ‘habit’ I couldn’t afford. None of this has been possible without the support and compassion of the people who see me and believe in my vision. Ibadan… where I was born. Lagos where I was inspired. It was only right to come back home and prove it. 1 world record to beat, within 72hrs…
The 56th NAACP Image Awards, which honour outstanding achievements in the arts and entertainment industry, has revealed its highly anticipated nominations.
The Nigerian contingent of Davido, Burna Boy, Ayo Edibiri, Cynthia Erivo,Tems, and Wizkid earned nods at the 2025 NAACP Awards.
The NAACP Image Awards is organised by the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People.
Full List:
Entertainer of the year
Cynthia Erivo
Keke Palmer
Kendrick Lamar
Kevin Hart
Shannon Sharpe
Outstanding social media personality of the year
Kai Cenat
Keith Lee
RaeShanda Lias
Shirley Raines
Tony Baker
Outstanding album
Alligator Bites Never Heal — Doechii (Capitol Records/Top Dawg Entertainment)
Cape Town to Cairo — PJ Morton (Morton Records/EMPIRE)
Coming Home — Usher (mega/gamma.)
Cowboy Carter — Beyoncé (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment LLC)
Glorious — GloRilla (Collective Music Group/Interscope Records)
Outstanding soul/R&B song
“16 CARRIAGES” — Beyoncé (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment LLC)
“Here We Go (Uh Oh)” — Coco Jones (Def Jam Recordings)
“I Found You” — PJ Morton (Morton Records/EMPIRE)
“Residuals” — Chris Brown (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
The 82nd Golden GlobeAwards, which honour talents in the film industry, were presented on Sunday, January 5th, and aired on CBS and Paramount+. Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted this year’s awards.
Emilia Pérez was the most nominated actress this year, and she left this year’s awards with four wins, including Best Motion Picture—musical or comedy. Among TV shows, Baby Reindeer, Hacks, and Shōgun had big nights.
Check out the full list below:
Carol Burnett Award for Lifetime Achievement in Television
Ted Danson
Cecille B. DeMille Award
Viola Davis
Best Motion Picture—Drama
WINNER: The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Nickel Boys
September 5
Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy
Anora
Challengers
WINNER: Emilia Pérez
A Real Pain
The Substance
Wicked
Best Actress in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy
Amy Adams, Nightbitch
Cynthia Erivo, Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez
Mikey Madison, Anora
WINNER: Demi Moore, The Substance
Zendaya, Challengers
Best Actress in a Motion Picture—Drama
Pamela Anderson, The Last Showgirl
Angelina Jolie, Maria
Nicole Kidman, Babygirl
Tilda Swinton, The Room Next Door
WINNER: Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
Kate Winslet, Lee
Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama
WINNER: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
Daniel Craig, Queer
Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice
Best Supporting Actress—Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Dakota Fanning, Ripley
WINNER: Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
Allison Janney, The Diplomat
Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country
Best Actress in a Television Series—Drama
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Emma D’Arcy, House of the Dragon
Maya Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Keira Knightley, Black Doves
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
WINNER: Anna Sawai, Shogun
Best Supporting Actress—Motion Picture
Selena Gomez, Emilia Pérez
Ariana Grande, Wicked
Felicity Jones, The Brutalist
Margaret Qualley, The Substance
Isabella Rossellini, Conclave
WINNER: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Best Television Series—Musical or Comedy
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
The Gentlemen
WINNER: Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Best Miniseries or Motion Picture—Television
WINNER: Baby Reindeer
Disclaimer
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin
Ripley
True Detective
Best Television Series—Drama
The Day of the Jackal
The Diplomat
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
WINNER: Shogun
Slow Horses
Squid Game
Best Supporting Actor—Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
WINNER: Tadanobu Asano, Shogun
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Jack Lowden, Slow Horses
Diego Luna, La Máquina
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture—Television
WINNER: Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Richard Gadd, Baby Reindeer
Kevin Kline, Disclaimer
Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Ewan McGregor, A Gentleman in Moscow
Andrew Scott, Ripley
Best Actor in a Television Series—Drama
Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Eddie Redmayne, The Day of the Jackal
WINNER: Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
Billy Bob Thornton, Landman
Best Supporting Actor—Motion Picture
Yura Borisov, Anora
WINNER: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce, The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice
Denzel Washington, Gladiator II
Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy
Jesse Eisenberg, A Real Pain
Hugh Grant, Heretic
Gabriel LaBelle, Saturday Night
Jesse Plemons, Kinds of Kindness
Glen Powell, Hit Man
WINNER: Sebastian Stan, A Different Man
Best Actress in a Television Series—Musical or Comedy
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building
Kathryn Hahn, Agatha All Along
WINNER: Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture—Television
Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
WINNER: Jodie Foster, True Detective: Night Country
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
Sofía Vergara, Griselda
Naomi Watts, Feud Capote vs. the Swans
Kate Winslet, The Regime
Best Actor in a Television Series—Musical or Comedy
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Ted Danson, A Man on the Inside
Steve Martin, Only Murders in The Building
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in The Building
WINNER: Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best Motion Picture—Animated
WINNER: Flow
Inside Out 2
Memoir of a Snail
Moana 2
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The Wild Robot
Best Original Song—Motion Picture
“Beautiful That Way,” The Last Showgirl
“Compress/Repress,” Challengers
WINNER: “El Mal,“ Emilia Pérez
“Forbidden Road,” Better Man
“Kiss the Sky,” The Wild Robot
“Mi Camino,” Emilia Pérez
Best Cinematic and Box Office Achievement—Motion Picture
