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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents in California federal court, alleging an ​upcoming concert tour based on the streaming platform’s “KPop Demon Hunters” infringes its trademarks. …

    Netflix sued by band Demon Hunter over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
  3. Joy Online

    … It has now been adapted for Netflix and is in the top 10 of the platform’s most streamed series in more than 60 countries, reaching number two in the United States. …

    The Polygamist’s creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit
  4. Joy Online

    … How working is such a comfort!” Davis went on to appear in films including Shaun Of The Dead (2004) and Wonder Woman (2017), and played Hilda Spellman in the Netflix series the Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina.

    The Office’s Lucy Davis ‘overwhelmed’ by kindness after cancer diagnosis
  5. Joy Online

    … After The Office, Davis went on to feature as Dianne in 2004 comedy-horror film Shaun of the Dead and Etta Candy in 2017’s Wonder Woman, as well as Hilda Spellman in Netflix series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. …

    The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has ‘incurable’ cancer
  6. Joy Online

    … “tell it straight down the middle.” To counter antitrust concerns, Ellison pointed out that a merged Paramount-Warner would account for less than 20% of US television watch time – dropping to around 13% when accounting for YouTube – as it competes against tech giants like Netflix …

    Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
  7. The Chronicle

    … Cinema attendance has slowed since the Covid-19 pandemic, which accelerated the shift to home-streaming options like Netflix. …

    New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening
  8. Joy Online

    … Cinema attendance has slowed since the Covid-19 pandemic, which accelerated the shift to home-streaming options like Netflix. …

    New Spider-Man film sees second-best global opening weekend ever
  9. July 2026
  10. Daily Guide

    … The MP further claimed that the system would increase the cost of digital services and online transactions, including subscriptions to streaming platforms such as Netflix, online advertising and social media promotions. …

    Minority Rejects Passed 3 Digital Tax Deals
  11. Joy Online

    … He said taxing services such as Netflix and Starlink could create issues of double taxation because users may already be paying taxes in other jurisdictions. …

    Private partners beware; you have no parliamentary cover yet – Oppong Nkrumah
  12. Joy Online

    … The former Information Minister also raised concerns about other tax-related transactions, including proposed VAT charges on international commerce platforms such as Netflix and Starlink. …

    Parliament cannot sign blank cheques – Oppong Nkrumah on multi-year tax deal
Business

Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros merger

The News

Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion merger that brings together major studios and entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, and Food Network, along with iconic franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged entertainment company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under the leadership of David Ellison.

6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn Warner Bros merger

    Paramount Skydance has officially taken over Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion merger that brings together major studios and entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Comedy Central, DC Studios, and Food Network, along with iconic franchises such as Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged entertainment company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under the leadership of David Ellison.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn merger

    Paramount Skydance has completed its $110bn takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, merging two major studios and combining entities including HBO, CBS, Nickelodeon, DC Studios and iconic franchises such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. The newly merged company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under founder David Ellison's leadership.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Paramount Skydance completes $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros

    Paramount Skydance has officially completed its takeover of Warner Bros Discovery in a $110bn merger, combining two major studios and bringing together franchises including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and The Lord of the Rings. The newly merged company will be rebranded as Skydance Corporation under chairman and chief executive David Ellison.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Ghana introduces real-time VAT system for digital services

    Ghana's Revenue Authority has launched a Real-Time VAT (RTVAT) Framework powered by the Sentinal® system to collect VAT on cross-border digital services as they occur, rather than retrospectively. The GRA emphasizes the measure is not a new tax but a mechanism to enforce existing VAT obligations; about 167 non-resident e-commerce businesses are registered and contributed an estimated GH¢515 million in VAT annually, though a significant VAT collection gap remains.

    28 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Ghana's GRA launches real-time VAT system for digital services

    Ghana's Revenue Authority has introduced a Real-Time Value Added Tax (RTVAT) Framework to improve VAT collection on cross-border digital services. The system collects VAT at the point of payment on qualifying transactions and remits to the GRA in real time, addressing a significant VAT gap as about 167 non-resident e-commerce businesses now contribute an estimated GH¢515 million in VAT annually.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Ghanaian Sports Journalist to Moderate Zambia Music-Football Summit

    Joy Sports Editor Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo has been selected to moderate the inaugural Music Meets Football Summit in Lusaka, Zambia, taking place October 15–16 at Open Window University. The two-day event, organised by MOZO TV and Platinum Events Productions Africa, will bring together music and football industry stakeholders to explore opportunities at the intersection of the two sectors.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 25 September

  1. Fury to face Joshua in Cardiff heavyweight bout December 11

    Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight showdown at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11, with the bout to be broadcast on Netflix. The match comes after months of negotiations and will be one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.

    25 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Dolly Parton's manager accuses nephew of threats over estate

    Dolly Parton's management company has accused her nephew Bryan Seaver of "threats, intimidation, and coercion" in a legal dispute over her legacy and business interests, seeking a temporary civil restraining order against him; Seaver denies the claims, saying messages were taken out of context.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Fury-Joshua heavyweight bout set for Cardiff on December 11

    Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's long-awaited heavyweight fight is expected to take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday, 11 December, after Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn insisted on their contractual right to stage the bout on British soil, thwarting moves to relocate to New York.

    22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 21 September

  1. Earl Spencer: Harry and Meghan face Diana-like media treatment

    Earl Spencer told the BBC that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's media treatment contains "echoes" of what his sister Princess Diana experienced, describing press coverage as a "cancerous influence" and urging people to learn from Diana's example.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Rockstar announces GTA 6 soundtrack on CD and vinyl

    Rockstar Games revealed a 34-track Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack compilation featuring artists including Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, and PinkPantheress, set for physical release on CD and vinyl. The announcement has sparked fan debate over the irony of releasing the soundtrack in physical formats while keeping the game digital-only.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Peace Hyde appointed Director of Global Strategic Partnerships for Time Africa

    Award-winning media maven Peace Hyde has joined TIME Magazine as Director of Global Strategic Partnerships for TIME Africa. Hyde previously served as Head of Digital Media and Partnerships and West Africa Correspondent for Forbes Africa for ten years, where she created award-winning shows and the Netflix series Young, Famous and African.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Fury claims Joshua backing out, calls for Usyk trilogy

    Tyson Fury has claimed Anthony Joshua is withdrawing from their planned heavyweight bout and has challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a third fight. Fury and Joshua were expected to meet in November, though the location has not been agreed.

    8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 7 September

  1. King clarifies Harry and Meghan retain non-working royal status

    King Charles has sent a letter clarifying that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be working royals able to carry out official engagements, will not use "HRH" titles, and remain "private citizens." The letter, sent to Prince Harry's team, government departments, and military officials, states that any Sussexes engagements will be in private capacity and not represent the Royal Family, upholding the 2020 Sandringham Agreement.

    7 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. BSIFF 2026 explores local language cinema to build African audiences

    The Black Star International Film Festival is making local language cinema central to its 2026 conversation on strengthening African viewership of African films. The festival questions whether telling stories in languages African audiences actually speak could bring cinema closer to them and help build deliberate, sustained engagement with African films.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Producer alleges musician Ofori Amponsah withheld Netflix deal payments

    Music producer Appietus has accused highlife musician Ofori Amponsah of failing to share money from a Netflix movie deal (from the film 'The Kitchen', which featured the song 'Odo Nwom') with other artistes, including Barosky and Kofi Nti, allegedly contributing to Barosky's current hardship.

    27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Veteran Ghanaian actress Grace Nortey dies at 89

    Grace Nortey, a pioneering Ghanaian actress with a career spanning more than five decades in theatre, television and film, has died at 89. She was known for strong-willed female characters and appeared in productions including Obra, Osofo Dadzie, the 1986 film Juju, and the 2015 Netflix film Beasts of No Nation.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 24 August

  1. Prince Harry steps down from African Parks board

    The Duke of Sussex has resigned from the board of African Parks, a wildlife charity that manages around 20 national parks across 12 countries, after human rights abuses by its rangers were found in Congo-Brazzaville. Harry, who was president for six years before joining the board in 2023, said he remains a supporter of the organisation's conservation mission.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's film industry declined while Nigeria's Nollywood rose globally

    Ghana once dominated West African filmmaking in the 1970s–1990s, with productions like Osofo Dadzie and Things We Do for Love capturing regional audiences and attracting aspiring Nigerian filmmakers. Today, Nigeria's Nollywood has become a global industry powerhouse while Ghana's sector struggles for visibility, investment, and market share—a reversal compared to its former regional leadership.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 21 August

  1. GTA 6 footage leaks before Netflix preview event

    Apparent leaked footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 has circulated online ahead of a scheduled 30-minute Netflix special showing the game. Developer Rockstar and parent company Take Two Interactive have not publicly acknowledged the leaks but launched legal proceedings to remove the material from GitHub and Discord.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Christian metal band sues Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters trademark

    Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix and concert promoter AEG Presents in California federal court, alleging that Netflix's upcoming concert tour based on the animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters" infringes its trademarks and creates consumer confusion that threatens to eclipse its brand.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Zimbabwean author's Netflix hit explores polygamy beyond tradition

    Sue Nyathi's self-published debut novel The Polygamist, about a married Zimbabwean man and the women he seduces, has become a Netflix series now in the top 10 in more than 60 countries and number two in the United States. Nyathi, whose family practiced polygamy for generations, says the adaptation is not a straightforward story about polygamy but explores how women see themselves reflected in its narrative.

    15 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 14 August

  1. Actress Lucy Davis thanks supporters after cancer diagnosis reveal

    The Office actress Lucy Davis revealed she has incurable breast cancer that spread to her bones, diagnosed a year and a half ago. She has thanked fans and supporters for their "kindness and support," saying she is overwhelmed by the response.

    14 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. UK Office actress Lucy Davis diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer

    Lucy Davis, who played receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the original UK version of The Office, has revealed she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer a year-and-a-half ago that has metastasised to her bones and is incurable. The 53-year-old actress shared the news on Instagram, urging others to get any health concerns checked out early.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Paramount CEO defends $110bn Warner Bros takeover merger

    Paramount Skydance chief executive David Ellison has defended the company's $110bn takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a New York Times op-ed, rejecting antitrust concerns by arguing the combined entity would account for less than 20% of US television watch time and would compete against tech giants with greater resources.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens with $927m global box office

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $927m in global ticket sales during its opening weekend, marking the second-biggest opening ever behind Avengers: Endgame. The film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, grossed $335m in North America and received largely positive reviews.

    4 August 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 3 August

  1. Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets second-largest global opening ever

    Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $927m globally in its opening weekend, the second-best opening ever, behind only Avengers: Endgame's $1.2bn in 2019. The film earned $335m in North America alone and received largely positive reviews.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

  1. Parliament approves three digital tax administration deals

    Parliament has approved three digital tax administration agreements aimed at modernising revenue collection and improving tax compliance, despite the Minority Caucus's unanimous rejection, citing concerns about transparency and lack of adequate disclosure.

    31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Parliament has not approved fiscal devices project, Oppong Nkrumah warns

    The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee warned private sector partners that Parliament has not yet approved any specific company, contract amount, or implementation schedule for the government's fiscal electronic devices project. Oppong Nkrumah said the Minority opposed Parliament approving a multi-year commitment without critical details such as total cost, duration, contractor identity, and year-by-year fiscal impact.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Parliament needs full details before approving multi-year tax deal

    Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah warned that Parliament cannot approve multi-year financial commitments without disclosure of details such as total cost, duration, contractor, and yearly fiscal impact. The Minority opposed parliamentary approval for rollout of fiscal electronic devices because key information about the transaction was not provided.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online →

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