Arsenal’s Sunderland Trip Moves to Prime Time After Champions League Duty

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September 12, 2026

talkSPORT reports that Arsenal’s visit to Sunderland has been shifted into an 8 p.m. Saturday slot, leaving the Premier League without its usual 12:30 p.m. kickoff.

talkSPORT — Football: “There will be no 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday.” Source

Premier League — Competition context: “European participation can affect weekend scheduling.” Source

Echotitbits take: Broadcast scheduling affects global viewing habits, supporter travel and player recovery. The 8 p.m. slot also gives Arsenal-Sunderland a larger standalone audience.

Source: talkSPORT — 2026-09-12 — https://talksport.com/football/4565074/why-no-premier-league-early-kick-off-arsenal-sunderland/

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Chelsea Meet Unbeaten Hull in a Premier League Matchup Built Around Attack Versus Defence

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September 12, 2026

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SB Nation’s Chelsea site previews Saturday’s Premier League meeting between Chelsea and newly promoted Hull City at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea among the league’s highest scorers and Hull yet to concede.

talkSPORT — Football: “Premier League action continues this Saturday.” Source

We Ain’t Got No History — Football: “Chelsea vs. Hull City, Premier League: Preview, team news, how to watch.” Source

Echotitbits take: The match pits a global super-club against a promoted side carrying an early-season defensive story, making it an attractive sports-culture crossover for Nigerian Premier League audiences.

Source: We Ain’t Got No History — 2026-09-12 — https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/premier-league/172142/chelsea-vs-hull-city-premier-league-preview-team-news-how-to-watch

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TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue Keep ’90s Black Pop Culture on the Road in New Jersey

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September 12, 2026

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Fusicology lists TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue for a Saturday stop at the PNC Bank Arts Center as part of the ‘It’s Iconic’ tour.

Fusicology — Event listing: “TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue — IT’S ICONIC Tour.” Source

Live Nation — Tour promoter: “TLC & Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue – IT’S ICONIC.” Source

Echotitbits take: Legacy tours are becoming one of the strongest monetisation channels for classic R&B and hip-hop acts, especially when multiple catalogues share an audience.

Source: Fusicology — 2026-09-12 — https://www.fusicology.com/events/tlc-salt-n-pepa-with-en-vogue-its-iconic-tour-new-york-city-pnc-bank-arts-center/

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Bryson Tiller Brings the Neo Trapsoul Tour to New York With Ty Dolla $ign and Majid Jordan

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September 12, 2026

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Superfan lists Bryson Tiller, Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz for a Saturday-night stop at UBS Arena in New York.

Performatist NYC — Event guide: “Bryson Tiller Presents: The Neo Trapsoul Tour arrives at UBS Arena.” Source

Superfan — Event listing: “Bryson Tiller, Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign, Austin Millz.” Source

Echotitbits take: The tour’s scale shows the enduring commercial power of 2010s trap-soul aesthetics and the ability of shared nostalgia to translate streaming audiences into arena demand.

Source: Superfan — 2026-09-12 — https://www.superfan.social/events/bryson-tiller-majid-jordan-ty-dolla-ign-austin-millz-elmont-2026-09-12

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T-Pain Returns to Court Against Akon’s Konvict Label Over Nearly $500,000 in Royalties

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September 12, 2026

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Hoodline reports that T-Pain has filed another lawsuit against Akon’s Konvict Entertainment, alleging that nearly $500,000 in royalties remain unpaid.

Hot 97 — Music: “T-Pain says his agreement entitles him to 75 percent of Konvict’s net royalties.” Source

theJasmineBRAND — Entertainment: “T-Pain … claims the label is sitting on nearly $500,000.” Source

Echotitbits take: The allegations remain unproven until tested in court, but the case is another reminder that catalogue accounting can remain contentious long after commercial success.

Source: Hoodline — 2026-09-09 — https://hoodline.com/2026/09/t-pain-sues-akon-s-konvict-entertainment-again-over-489k-royalty-gap/

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Snoop Dogg Takes the VMAs Host Chair in a Full-Circle Hip-Hop Moment

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September 12, 2026

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People reports that Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards and serve as an executive producer for the Los Angeles ceremony.

Associated Press — Entertainment: “Snoop Dogg brings the VMAs back to Los Angeles as host.” Source

TheWrap — Music: “Snoop Dogg to Host 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.” Source

Echotitbits take: Snoop’s appointment signals how completely hip-hop has moved from outsider culture to institutional centre stage while still relying on veteran personalities to connect generations.

Source: People — 2026-09-11 — https://people.com/mtv-vmas-2026-snoop-dogg-announced-as-host-full-circle-moment-12114509

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BBNaija Week 7 Moves Into Party Weekend With 13 Housemates Facing Sunday’s Eviction

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September 12, 2026

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BBNaija Today’s current schedule shows Season 11 moving into its Saturday-night party after Week 7 voting closed, with 13 housemates exposed to Sunday’s live eviction.

Channels Television — TV: “Nomy has been disqualified … after repeatedly failing to comply.” Source

BBNaija Today — Show schedule: “Saturday Night Party — yes, there is a party every Saturday night.” Source

Echotitbits take: Fan mobilisation around the party and eviction can be an early indicator of which contestants have durable audiences beyond the show.

Source: BBNaija Today — 2026-09-12 — https://bbnaijatoday.com/schedule/

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Carter Efe’s Streaming Career Faces Fresh Pressure After TikTok Loss and Estate Complaints

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September 12, 2026

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Reports around Carter Efe say the comedian and streamer has faced a difficult stretch involving the loss of a major TikTok account and complaints over noise linked to livestreaming from his estate.

Vanguard — Entertainment: “TikTok bans Carter Efe’s account with over 5 million followers.” Source

Legit.ng — Entertainment: “The shout too much na streaming no be madness.” Source

Echotitbits take: The housing element remains social-media-led and should be treated as reported rather than conclusively established. The episode also shows why high-volume creators increasingly need professional studios.

Source: Legit.ng — 2026-09-10 — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1730023-carter-efe-faces-unexpected-situation-losing-tiktok-account/

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Funke Akindele’s Donation Gives Omotunde Ogundimu’s Cancer Appeal a Major Boost

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September 12, 2026

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TheCable Lifestyle reports that actress Omotunde Ogundimu publicly thanked Funke Akindele after receiving a significant financial contribution toward her cervical-cancer treatment.

Nollywood Times — Entertainment: “Funke Akindele stepped forward with a substantial financial contribution.” Source

Omotunde Ogundimu — Instagram: “Please help me pray for @funkejenifaakindele.” Source

Echotitbits take: The gesture will likely increase attention and donations to Ogundimu’s appeal, but it also highlights how serious medical treatment can depend on informal celebrity networks.

Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2026-09-10 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/funke-akindele-donates-huge-sum-to-omotunde-ogundimu-for-cancer-treatment/

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Adekunle Gold Says Genotype Compatibility Came Before Marriage Plans With Simi

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September 12, 2026

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TVC News reports that Adekunle Gold said he checked Simi’s genotype early in their relationship because, as someone living with sickle cell disease, he did not want to create avoidable genetic risk for future children.

TheNewsGuru — Entertainment: “The first thing we did when we met was a genotype test.” Source

TVC News — Entertainment: “She is AA. That was why I proceeded with the relationship.” Source

Echotitbits take: This is a celebrity relationship story with clear public-health value because it normalises genotype conversations before marriage.

Source: TVC News — 2026-09-10 — https://www.tvcnews.tv/i-wouldnt-have-married-simi-if-she-wasnt-aa-says-adekunle-gold/

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