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Category: Showbiz

Kendrick Lamar Taps SZA as Special Guest for Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Kendrick Lamar Taps SZA as Special Guest for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 27, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to team up for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, Lamar announced Thursday on…

A$AP Rocky Trial Set to Begin on Assault Charges
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A$AP Rocky Trial Set to Begin on Assault Charges

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 22, 2025

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in the trial of A$AP Rocky, the Grammy-nominated rapper accused of firing a…

DJ Theo, Influential Rwandan DJ, Dies at 41
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DJ Theo, Influential Rwandan DJ, Dies at 41

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 22, 2025

Theogene Nshimiyimana, widely known in Rwanda’s music scene as DJ Theo, died Tuesday at Masaka Hospital following a prolonged battle…

Rwandan Actress Alliah Cool Stars in Nigerian Film ‘The Waiter,’ Premiering in Kigali
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Rwandan Actress Alliah Cool Stars in Nigerian Film ‘The Waiter,’ Premiering in Kigali

EditorJanuary 18, 2025

Rwandan actress Isimbi Alliance, popularly known as Alliah Cool, is set to make waves as her latest role in the…

Rwandan Musician Bwiza to Launch Second Album in Brussels
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Rwandan Musician Bwiza to Launch Second Album in Brussels

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 14, 2025

Rwandan singer Bwiza will release her second album, 25 Shades, in Brussels, Belgium, on March 8, coinciding with International Women’s…

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement After Eight-Year Legal Battle
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Reach Divorce Settlement After Eight-Year Legal Battle

Aisha AdedunmolaJanuary 1, 2025January 1, 2025

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, ending an eight-year legal dispute, according to Jolie’s lawyer. The…

Actor Justin Baldoni’s Women’s Solidarity Award Rescinded Amid Allegations of Misconduct
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Actor Justin Baldoni’s Women’s Solidarity Award Rescinded Amid Allegations of Misconduct

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 24, 2024

A women’s solidarity award recently given to actor Justin Baldoni has been rescinded following allegations of sexual harassment and attempts…

Tom Cruise Awarded US Navy’s Highest Civilian Honor for Contributions to Military
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Tom Cruise Awarded US Navy’s Highest Civilian Honor for Contributions to Military

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 18, 2024

Tom Cruise has been awarded the U.S. Navy’s highest civilian honor for his “outstanding contributions” to the military through his…

Jay-Z’s Lawyer Calls Rape Allegation ‘Provably, Demonstrably False’
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Jay-Z’s Lawyer Calls Rape Allegation ‘Provably, Demonstrably False’

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 18, 2024

Jay-Z’s attorney on Monday vigorously denied rape allegations made against the rapper, saying the accuser’s account is “provably, demonstrably false.”…

Burna Boy Releases New Single “Bundle By Bundle” Listen Here!
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Burna Boy Releases New Single “Bundle By Bundle” Listen Here!

EditorDecember 17, 2024

Global music star Burna Boy has released his latest single, “Bundle By Bundle”, on December 17th, 2024. The track celebrates…

John Legend Announced as Headliner for 2025 Move Afrika Tour in Kigali and Lagos
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John Legend Announced as Headliner for 2025 Move Afrika Tour in Kigali and Lagos

EditorDecember 17, 2024

Global music icon John Legend has been announced as the headliner for the 2025 Move Afrika tour, a groundbreaking initiative…

Chriss Eazy, Meddy, and Platini P Entertain Rwandan Diaspora in Europe and U.S.
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Chriss Eazy, Meddy, and Platini P Entertain Rwandan Diaspora in Europe and U.S.

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Three prominent Rwandan musicians—Chriss Eazy, Meddy, and Platini P—captivated audiences across Europe and North America on Saturday, December 14, with…

Selena Gomez Announces Engagement to Songwriter Benny Blanco
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Selena Gomez Announces Engagement to Songwriter Benny Blanco

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 12, 2024

Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to songwriter Benny Blanco. The actress and singer shared the news on Instagram Tuesday,…

Ugandan Artiste Ykee Benda Urges UNCC to Ban Vulgar Nigerians and Jamaicans
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Ugandan Artiste Ykee Benda Urges UNCC to Ban Vulgar Nigerians and Jamaicans

EditorDecember 11, 2024

The Uganda National Culture Centre (UNCC) has recently come under the spotlight for its decision to scrutinize Ugandan artists producing…

Jay-Z Denies Sexual Assault Allegation, Accuses Lawyer of Extortion
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Jay-Z Denies Sexual Assault Allegation, Accuses Lawyer of Extortion

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 10, 2024

Jay-Z has denied allegations of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 afterparty alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling the claims…

Kenya Secures Hosting Rights for Inaugural African Grammy Awards
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Kenya Secures Hosting Rights for Inaugural African Grammy Awards

EditorDecember 10, 2024

Kenya has officially positioned itself as a hub for global creative excellence by securing the hosting rights for the first-ever…

Bob Bryar, Former Drummer for My Chemical Romance, Dies at 44
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Bob Bryar, Former Drummer for My Chemical Romance, Dies at 44

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Bob Bryar, the former drummer for rock band My Chemical Romance, has died at the age of 44. The news…

Petition Against Chris Brown Concerts Gains Momentum in Fight Against GBV
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Petition Against Chris Brown Concerts Gains Momentum in Fight Against GBV

EditorNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The announcement of Chris Brown’s upcoming concerts in South Africa has ignited a firestorm of backlash, with Women For Change…

‘Moana 2’ Makes World Premiere in London
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‘Moana 2’ Makes World Premiere in London

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The stars of Moana 2 braved rainy and windy weather in London on Sunday for the world premiere of the…

Low Turnout But High Energy: Bnxn Buju Shines at Kigali’s Friends of Amstel Show
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Low Turnout But High Energy: Bnxn Buju Shines at Kigali’s Friends of Amstel Show

EditorNovember 24, 2024November 24, 2024

On the night of November 23, 2024, the Friends of Amstel show lit up the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village,…

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