Entertainment Roundup: Stories that made headlines this week

As we look ahead to the week ahead, we can expect more Surprises in the twists and turns in the world of Entertainment.

Below are stories that made headlines this week:

KOKA apologizes to Ohemaa Mercy after posting bail of GH¢2,000

Controversial entertainment expert Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu also known as Koka has publicly apologized to gospel icon Ohemaa Mercy.

After KOKA threatened to send thugs to Ohemaa Mercy, she reported him to the police, which led to his arrest.

KOKA claimed that he was owed GH¢8,000 and that he unsuccessfully tried to reclaim the amount, which is why he threatened the gospel singer.

However, in a court hearing on Thursday, September 26, 2024, KOKA was granted bail in the sum of GH¢2,000 with one surety by the Accra Circuit Court.

In a Facebook post on Friday, September 27, KOKA expressed regret for his actions and apologized to Ohemaa Mercy and others affected by his actions.

“Friends and fans of KOKA… I have returned safely from hibernation, although it was not a pleasant experience. I am a better person. God knew what he was doing. Thank you all for your love and support. To everyone I unknowingly wronged, including Ohemaa, I sincerely apologize.

“And I forgive with all my heart those who made me suffer…” That’s water under the bridge…. It flows forward and never comes back… Take care of this space… I love you all,” he wrote.

Actress Dame Maggie Smith, known for the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, has died aged 89, her family said.

A legend of the British stage and screen, she won two Oscars throughout her career – for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1970 and California Suite in 1979.

A legend of the British stage and screen, she won two Oscars throughout her career – for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1970 and California Suite in 1979.

She had four further nominations and won eight Bafta awards.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who led the tributes, said Dame Maggie was “loved by so many for her great talent and has become a true national treasure whose work will be treasured for generations to come”.

In the Harry Potter films, Dame Maggie played the snarky Professor Minerva McGonagall, known for her pointed witch hat and her stern demeanor towards the young wizards at Hogwarts.

In the hit ITV drama Downton Abbey, she played Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, the grand matriarch who stood out for her amazing one-liners throughout the show’s six seasons.

A statement from her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith.

“She passed away peacefully in hospital this morning, Friday September 27th.

“She was an extremely private person and ended up hanging out with friends and family. She leaves behind two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.”

They thanked “the wonderful staff at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and tireless kindness during her final days.”

They added: “We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”

Although her attempt to break the world record for the longest cooking marathon ended on a sour note, Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul Razak, popularly known as Chef Faila, revealed that it was the ultimate breakthrough she was looking for.

It is recalled that Chef Faila spent an impressive 227 hours on her cooking marathon. Over the course of 10 days, she tirelessly prepared and served over 200 meals, focusing on orphans and vulnerable individuals as her primary recipients.

However, despite her efforts, she was disqualified by Guinness World Records (GWR) due to technical violations, but Chef Faila remains unfazed by this setback.

She revealed that her trip gave her the opportunity to interact with influential individuals and organizations, which helped her make significant progress in achieving her dream of combating teenage pregnancy and reducing rural-urban migration in the northern region.

Thieves are said to have broken into the car of the Ghanaian Intrepid group of fun-loving adventurers and thrill-seekers Wanderlust Ghana in Germany.

In 2023, Wanderlust Ghana covered 10,000 kilometers from Accra through many African countries to London in the United Kingdom via other European countries.

With support from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and the Ghana Tourism Authority, the team is ready to re-market Ghana on their over 30,000 kilometer overland expedition.

The team is currently embarking on another epic journey from Accra to Dubai, traveling to 30 countries in 30 days.

International pop sensation Stefani Germanotta, popularly known as Lady Gaga, has expressed her willingness to start a family.

In a recent interview with BuzzFeed Canada, the 38-year-old singer, who is engaged to Michael Polansky, shared her excitement about this new chapter in her life.

“I’m so happy to be in love and I’m so happy to have a family, that’s definitely number one,” she said.

“I’m 38 years old and it’s kind of fun to take on the challenge of being a 38-year-old pop star and figuring out who I want to be now and what I want to say because I really love women.”

According to her, she has had an incredible career and now she wants to focus on building a life with someone special; This signals a significant shift in their priorities.

Gaga, known for her bold career as a pop star, recognized the challenge of balancing her fame with her personal goals.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ extensive music catalog has seen a surge in streams since his arrest last week and the dismissal of charges against him.

Among his many musical nicknames – including Diddy, Puff Daddy and P. Diddy – industry data and analytics firm Luminate said the mogul’s music saw an average increase of 18% in on-demand streams the week of his arrest compared to the previous week .3% recorded.

George Howard, a distinguished professor of music business at Berklee College of Music, said he was not surprised by the increase.

For him, streaming is similar to a Google search for the artist to satisfy his curiosity.

“Music becomes another piece of information as people try to understand the atrocities,” Howard told The Associated Press.

“It’s like, ‘How would someone whose brain works like that supposedly sound like their music?'” With Combs’ various business ventures — from Revolt TV to Ciroc vodka, both of which he is no longer affiliated with — Howard told Many People are likely to think of Combs as a businessman before they think of him as a musician.

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