Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician and thefirst Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The five-time Grammy Award winner will unveil the 2,854th star in the Recording category on August18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. PT at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard, across from the…
Nigerian musician, composer, and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti died at his home in Lagos onAugust 2, 1997, at the age of 58.His older brother, Dr. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, announced the news at a press conference the followingday, stating that the immediate cause was heart failure, with complications arising from AIDS.Fela, born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti on…
South African host and comedian, Trevor Noah is facing backlash after advertising a new tourism campaign. He encourages visitors to explore South Africa’s diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, wildlife and local cuisine. However, many social media users have criticised the campaign, arguing that it does not address concerns about xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner sentiment that have…
American actor and musician Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women. This was revealed in a new BBC documentary dating back more than two decades. The women, who say they met Leto between 2002 and 2016 when they were teenagers, allege incidents including sexual assault, grooming, statutory rape and threats…
Singer and actress Cassie Ventura is facing new allegations from a former male escort, Clayton Howard, who had filed a lawsuit in connection to Diddy.But Howard has publicly responded to her attempt to have his lawsuit dismissed, alleging that she and her legal team try to discredit and harass him. He also argued that Cassie’s…
The Michael Jackson biopic titled “Michael” debuted at the top of the North America box office thisweekend, earning an estimated $97 million in its opening frame.The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson (nephew of the late pop icon) in the titlerole, opened in North American theaters on Friday, April 24, 2026. It…
Céline Dion has announced her return to live performances with a 10-show residency at Paris La DéfenseArena in September and October 2026.The Canadian singer made the announcement on Monday, March 30, 2026, her 58th birthday, in a videomessage shared on social media and aired on French television. It marks her first series of full concertssince…
UK rapper, Justin Clarke-Samuel, popularly known as Ghetts, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing a 20-year-old Nepali student in a London hit-and-run in 2025. The rapper, 41, was said to have been under the influence of alcohol and speeding while he drove his BMW recklessly before the accident in October, prosecutors…
Nigerian singer Simi has broken her silence following the resurfacing of old tweets that have sparked widespread social media criticism. The backlash comes amid heightened online scrutiny following Simi’s public stance against rape culture and the ongoing controversy surrounding the rape allegation involving Mirabel. Some of her old tweets were dug up and shared online,…
J. Cole is taking his new album The Fall-Off on the road this year. On Monday (February 16), the Dreamville founder announced a massive world tour in support of his latest (and purportedly final) project that will take him to 50 cities across four continents in five months. The North American leg begins on July…
