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Weekend Watchlist: What to Watch This Weekend (June 14–15)

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If you’re looking to relax and catch something fresh this weekend, June 14 and 15 offer a solid mix of new releases in cinemas and on streaming platforms. Whether you’re into heartfelt dramas, lighthearted romances, or intense documentaries, this weekend’s watchlist has something that’ll grab your attention.

In Theatres Now

How to Train Your Dragon (Live Action)

The animated classic gets a full makeover with this new live-action version. Expect the same lovable bond between Hiccup and Toothless, but this time with stunning visuals and a more grounded feel. Families, fantasy lovers, and longtime fans will likely enjoy this fresh take.

Materialists

If romantic comedies are more your speed, Materialists is one to try. Featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, this rom-com brings together charm, awkward love triangles, and a good dose of glamour. It’s fun, flirty, and doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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What to Stream

Apple TV+ – Echo Valley: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney star in this gripping mother-daughter thriller. It’s emotional, tense, and dives deep into family pain and buried secrets.

Netflix – Titan: The OceanGate Disaster

This chilling documentary looks back at the 2023 deep-sea tragedy involving the Titan submersible. It’s detailed, respectful, and takes you through the story from several angles, offering both facts and emotion.

Hulu – Call Her Alex: For something more personal, this docuseries focuses on Alex Cooper, host of the Call Her Daddy podcast. It covers her rise to fame, struggles behind the scenes, and how she’s shaped modern podcasting.

Prime Video – Deep Cover: This one mixes crime and comedy, with Orlando Bloom and Bryce Dallas Howard in the lead. The plot takes some unexpected turns and balances action with humor.

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Prime Video – The Chosen (Season 5): The latest season of The Chosen is now available to stream. After first hitting theaters, it’s now up on Prime for those who’ve been following the biblical drama series.

Reality TV and Returning Shows

The Real Housewives of Miami (Season 7)

Back with more drama, glamour, and wild confrontations, this season keeps the energy high. If you’ve followed the franchise, you’ll want to see where these friendships (and feuds) go next.

Other options to check out:

  • Love Island for the romance and chaos
  • FUBAR Season 2 for action and laughs
  • The 1% Club if you’re into game show challenges.
  • Disney+ – Snow White (Live Action): A bold reimagining of the fairytale classic with fresh visuals and a more modern tone. Ideal for nostalgic viewers and younger audiences alike.
  • Netflix – The Life of Chuck: Based on a Stephen King short story, this one leans more emotional and thought-provoking than scary. A good pick if you’re looking for something different.
  • Mubi – Twin Peaks: The iconic mystery series by David Lynch is back on Mubi for a limited time. If you’ve never watched it—or want to revisit it—this is your chance.

Documentaries and Biopics

You can also check out Sly Lives! (a tribute to funk legend Sly Stone) or Love & Mercy, a touching biopic about Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.

This weekend’s entertainment line-up is packed. From magical dragons to emotional documentaries, romantic comedies to reality TV, there’s plenty to enjoy no matter your taste or mood. Grab a seat, press play, and enjoy your weekend.

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“Sex Is Spiritual” – Nigerian Actress Juliana Olayode Speaks Out on Teenage Intimacy

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Nigerian actress Juliana Olayode expresses her worry regarding the increase in sex rates among teenagers.

The actress took to social media and expressed her shock at the things she has heard from teenagers, claiming that it is a serious issue.

“What is your body count? The things I hear these days, especially from teenagers, leave me speechless and break my heart. While some people would say, ‘Enjoy your life while you’re young, make all the mistakes you want now,’ I don’t — that includes sexually.”

“Sex is spiritual. People only talk about the fun part; nobody really talks about the spiritual aspect of it. Sex and other sexual activities are for MARRIED people. I can write an epistle about this.”


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Weekend Vibes: Throw it back with Nigerian Singer 2Baba’s timeless hits

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It’s the weekend (Saturday), and it’s time to unwind with a bit of nostalgia from your favorite songs. Today, we’ll be reminiscing with Nigerian singer 2Baba.

We’ll be going through some of the singer’s most popular songs for you to tune into or reflect on:

  1. If Love Is a Crime

  2. African Queen

  3. E Be Like Say

  4. One Love

  5. Dance Floor

  6. See Me So

  7. Amaka

  8. True Love

  9. I Dey Feel Like

  10. No Shaking


 

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“Afrobeats Has Stalled” – Amaarae Hails Rema’s ‘HEIS’ for Pushing Boundaries

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Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae goes viral after sharing her thoughts on the current state of Afrobeats, stating that the genre has stalled.

She expressed concern about how Afrobeats is becoming too repetitive and urged artists to experiment with new sounds.

“Afrobeats and African music need to evolve. It needs to evolve in a direction that is fearless, and I think right now artists have made so much money from a certain type of sound that they are afraid to step out of the boundaries because they are probably more focused on the financial aspect of it. And as a result, I think Afrobeats has stalled.”

The singer then gave an example, commenting on how Rema did just that with his recent album “HEIS”.


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