Davido’s ‘With You’ Goes Viral, Drops Colorful New Video
Davido’s hit single With You featuring Omah Lay has exploded on social media, especially TikTok, becoming a viral sensation and early contender for Song of the Year. Now, the standout track from his fifth album 5ive gets an official music video, released on YouTube on June 16, 2025. Directed by Dammy Twitch, the vibrant visual […]
Amaarae Makes History & Preps New Era With ‘Black Star’
Amaarae has plenty to celebrate. Since releasing her critically acclaimed sophomore album Fountain Baby in 2023, the Ghanaian-American artist has hit major milestones — including becoming the first Ghanaian to perform a solo set at Coachella. “It was an honor to carry both my family name and my country’s flag,” says Amaarae (born Ama Serwah […]
Bayern Smash 10 Past Auckland as Club World Cup Opens
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich hit double figures against Auckland City in Cincinnati to record the biggest win in the history of the Club World Cup. Vincent Kompany’s side outclassed the New Zealand part-timers, with 10 goals to zero. Similarly, newly crowned European champions Paris St-Germain cruised past Atletico Madrid for a winning start to their […]
Ric Hassani Drops Lagos Lover Boy, Defends Odumodublvck
Nigerian singer Ric Hassani stopped by the midday show to dive into the details of his latest album, Lagos Lover Boy, offering fans a glimpse into the inspiration behind the project and the dynamic collaborations that make it stand out. Hassani described Lagos Lover Boy as a reflection of his evolving sound—blending soulful Afropop with […]
Chris Brown Begins UK Tour Ahead of London Court Appearance
US singer Chris Brown has kicked off his UK tour in Manchester, days before he is due back in court after being arrested in the city last month. The Grammy-winning star performed to thousands of fans at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Sunday, with a string of stadium dates to follow in other cities. On […]
Ananda Lewis Remembered by CNN Friends After Cancer Battle
CNN Journalists Remember Ananda Lewis After Her Passing at 52 Ananda Lewis, a former TV host and advocate who quietly battled stage IV breast cancer for years, passed away on June 11 at the age of 52. On June 12, her close friends and CNN correspondents Stephanie Elam and Sara Sidner reflected on her life […]
Stormzy Launches #Merkyfilm, Stars in Debut Short Big Man
Stormzy has announced he’s launching his own film production company – and will star in its first release. #Merkyfilm, like the rapper’s other projects #Merkybooks and #MerkyFC, will focus on celebrating black British stories and talent, he says. Its first project is short film Big Man, directed by Oscar-winning film-maker Aneil Karia, known for projects […]
Kevin De Bruyne Joins Napoli on Free Transfer
Kevin De Bruyne has signed for Napoli as a free agent after being released by Manchester City, the Serie A champions’ president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed on Thursday. Film mogul De Laurentiis posted a picture of himself shaking hands with De Bruyne on social media with the message “welcome Kevin” Belgium midfielder De Bruyne has […]
Air India Dreamliner Crashes in Ahmedabad, 242 Feared Dead
A London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, with all 242 passengers and crew on board believed to have been killed. So far, rescue teams supported by the military have recovered 204 bodies, with casualties including both those on the plane and residents of the […]
Jack Black to Receive King of Comedy Award at 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards
Comedy superstar Jack Black will receive the iconic King of Comedy Award during the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2025, live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. to air Wednesday, June 25 at 16:00 WAT on Nickelodeon, DStv Channel 305 and GOtv Channel 87. Recognized for his illustrious career across film, television, music and more, Black will accept his […]