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BRIT Awards: Rapper Dave Blasts Boris Johnson As Racist

February 19, 2020 3:35 am

British rapper Dave was a big winner at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday, but his lyrical attack on Britain’s prime minister who he accused of being racist has stolen the headline.

Crowds cheered at Britain’s annual pop music honours, in their 40th year, as Dave took full advantage of the spotlight and a prime-time television slot to make a political statement against Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

“It is racist whether or not it feels racist. The truth is our prime minister is a real racist,” he rapped, in a powerful performance of his song “Black” on a white piano flashing …

Elton John is currently on his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' world tour, which is scheduled to end in 2020

Pneumonia Forces Elton John To Cut Short Auckland Gig

February 17, 2020 1:11 pm

Elton John has tearfully apologised to fans after cutting short a concert in New Zealand due to illness, with the British superstar saying he was suffering from “walking pneumonia”.

The 72-year-old, who is in the midst of a gruelling world tour, struggled to sing while seated at a grand piano during a performance at Mount Smart Stadium on Sunday night.

After being checked by a medic with a stethoscope, he battled on through two more songs before calling a halt to proceedings barely halfway through his setlist.

“I can’t sing, I’ve just completely lost my voice,” he told concert-goers in …

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Breaking: Queen Of Katwe Star Nikita Pearl Waligwa Dead

February 16, 2020 12:51 pm

A rain of tributes has followed the shocking and sudden death of Disney’s Queen of Katwe star Nikita Pearl Waligwa.

She died at the age of 15, after succumbing to brain tumour.

Nikita Pearl played Gloria in the film about a chess prodigy from a Ugandan slum. The highly successful movie starred Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o as well.

Doctors first discovered a tumour Nikita in 2016 and after radiotherapy, she was told she was cancer-free a year later.

Nikita Pearl Waligwa

Shortly after the youngster’s initial diagnosis, her mother Rachel Asiimwe Waligwa was diagnosed with cancer and given just two …

Akindele Becomes Most Followed Nollywood Star On Insta

February 16, 2020 12:50 pm

Award-winning Nollywood actress Funke Akindele-Bello has become the first Nigerian act to reach the 10 million followers milestone on Instagram.

The popular actress also known as Jenifa moved ahead of multi-award singer, Ayodeji Balogun also known as Wizkid who has 9.6million followers.

The ”Jenifa’s Diary” frontliner now ranks top with the likes Davido and Tiwa Savage in the new milestone.

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Also, the new feat makes her the second most followed Nigerian female personality with popular singer Tiwa Savage in the top spot.

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BNaija’s Nina Shares Photos From Traditional Wedding

February 16, 2020 4:33 am

Ex-Big Brother housemate Nina Onyenobi, popular known as Nina, took to her timeline on Saturday, February 15th, to share moments from her traditional marriage to her mystery man, called Mr A.

The traditional wedding was held in Imo State with the mystery man absent, but Mr A’s mother and other family members were in attendance.

On January 1, the reality show star took to Twitter to announce that she found true love and a lifetime of happiness she never thought was possible within a short time.

Nina shared more photos from her big day and also announced her new name, …

Billie Eilish Drops James Bond Track

February 14, 2020 5:31 pm

Teenage pop iconoclast Billie Eilish dropped her James Bond theme tune on Friday, racking up 2.2 million views in just six hours as the teenage prodigy continues her stunning rise.

Sharing the same name as the upcoming movie “No Time To Die”, the ballad features the grungy melancholic feel that has propelled Eilish to star status and caps a remarkable few weeks for the teenager.

Last month Eilish was the breakout star at the Grammys, sweeping five awards including the “big four” prizes: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best New Artist.

The …

Liverpool ‘Beatles Pub’ Gets Top Architectural Listing

February 13, 2020 5:31 pm

It’s a Liverpool institution that was a favourite hangout of The Beatles. Now, the Philharmonic Dining Rooms has become the first Victorian-era English pub to be given Grade I listed status.

“The Phil”, as it’s known in the city, was built in 1898 by architect Walter W Thomas during the “golden age” of pub building in the 19th century.

 

AFP / PAUL ELLISOrnate plasterwork, detailed stained glass, and mahogany fireplaces surround the horseshoe-shaped bar

The venue, opposite the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall concert venue, is notable for its exuberant grand stone exterior and richly decorated interior.

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Veteran Musician, Victor Olaiya Is Dead

February 12, 2020 3:43 pm

Veteran musician, Dr Victor Abimbola Olaiya, is dead.

The national merit award winner (OON) clocked 89 years on December 31, 2019.

Bimbo Esho, Managing Director of Evergreen Music Company Ltd, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday.

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Esho said Olaiya passed away at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Wednesday afternoon.

“We pray that the soul of the Doyen of Highlife music finds repose with his creator while wishing the family and entire music community the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss”, he said.

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Tupac Amaru Shakur | Image: Ebony

‘Tupac Shakur Faked Own Death And Fled To Mexico’

February 12, 2020 3:40 pm

The whole world believes that late American rap legend Tupac Shakur died from the gunshot wounds he sustained on the night of September 7th, 1996, in Las Vegas, however, a filmmaker Rick Boss is convinced that the rapper’s death was staged and that he is still alive.

In an interview with ABC 13’s KTNV, Boss talked about his new film, 2Pac: The Great Escape from UMC in which he would explore the conspiracies surrounding Tupac’s death and the possibility of the rapper being alive.

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According to Boss, Tupac Shakur was informed …

Macaulay Culkin arrives at the American Music Awards, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles 

Home Alone Star Culkin On Michael Jackson’s Sex Abuse

February 12, 2020 3:39 pm

‘Home Alone’ star Macaulay Culkin has opened up about his relationship with Michael Jackson in his first interview since allegations of child sex abuse were made against the late pop icon in the explosive documentary Leaving Neverland.

An 11-year-old Culkin had starred in Jackson’s music video for “Black and White,” and the pair became close friends. Culkin now 39, told Esquire magazine he never saw Jackson abuse anyone and denied the singer behaved inappropriately with him.

“I never saw him do anything. And especially at this flashpoint in

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True Reason Why “Denilson Igwe” Left Mark Angel Comedy

February 10, 2020 11:52 pm

Popular Nigeria comedy channel “Mark Angel Comedy” has lost one of their actor “Denilson Igwe” as he exits “Mark Angel Comedy” for his own comedy.

Denilson Igwe didn’t leave at peace as he claimed that Mark Angel was the one taking control of all the money they earn from “Mark Angel Comedy”.

He also revealed that Mark Angel wasn’t paying popular actor “Emmanuella” very well, he claimed that Emmanuella only received Fifty thousand naira every month.

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Denilson also said that he told him about the money and how it …

Heavy Rains Mar Start Of 2020 Oscars Red Carpet

February 10, 2020 4:36 am

Heavy rain marred the start of the Oscars on Sunday, sending workers scurrying to hold off leaks on the red carpet as Hollywood’s biggest night got underway.

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Chilly weather and dark clouds over Hollywood brought rain pouring down just before A-list stars began arriving at the Dolby Theatre, and workers used long sticks to push rain pooling off the plastic covering the red carpet.

“Pose” star Billy Porter — sporting another show-stopping look with a gold feathered sleeveless top, flowing orange skirt and platform shoes — was among the …

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