Daily Recap: Entertainment — 16 September 2026

Entertainment news is split between legacy and fallout: the deaths of two respected cultural figures prompt tributes, while other headlines turn on how public lives are remembered, judged and revived. From a fresh claim about Princess Diana’s aftermath to legal consequences, poli...

Nigerian screen legend Olu Jacobs dies at 84, closing a career that helps define modern African film and television. His family confirms the news through his son, Olusoji Jacobs. Jacobs is widely celebrated as a veteran actor and film executive whose work spans decades and leaves a major mark on Nollywood and beyond.

Writer, playwright and commentator Bonnie Greer dies at 77 after a brief illness. Her husband, David Hutchins, announces that she dies on Tuesday evening. Greer builds a distinguished career across literature, theatre and broadcasting, becoming a prominent voice in British cultural life through both her creative work and public commentary.

A new royal memoir revives scrutiny of Princess Diana’s final days with a claim that King Charles told Earl Spencer people would soon forget her after her death. The account is tied in some versions to tensions over Diana’s funeral arrangements, reopening questions about grief, image and control inside the royal family.

Former police officer and television personality Paul Street is jailed for four years after his conviction in a case involving a request for a suspect’s sex video. He is sentenced at the Old Bailey. The case brings criminal punishment and a sharp public reckoning for a figure once associated with law enforcement and broadcast exposure.

Macklemore says he will donate $1 million from his Ed Sheeran tour earnings to groups supporting Palestinians and relief efforts in Gaza. He also invites Robert Kraft to match the pledge. The announcement follows his removal from the tour and turns that dispute into a high-profile political and charitable statement.

Madonna is set to open the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, marking her first performance at the ceremony in 23 years. The appearance adds another chapter to her long relationship with the VMAs, where she has repeatedly helped define the show’s biggest moments. Organizers are positioning it as a major return for the pop star.

Zach Cregger’s reboot of "Resident Evil" draws largely positive early reactions ahead of its Sept. 18 theatrical release. Initial responses point to a more distinctive horror style within Sony’s long-running action-horror franchise. The early reception suggests the film may give the series fresh momentum by leaning harder into atmosphere and genre identity.