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U.S. rapper Macklemore has released a song about pro-Palestinian protests

He also announced that he would donate all proceeds from the song to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In the song, the 40-year-old singer from Seattle, said he was not voting for U.S. President Joe Biden in November’s presidential election, saying in the song lyrics […]

SECURITY GUARD SHOT AT DRAKE’S TORONTO HOME

A security guard has been reportedly shit at Drake’s home in Toronto, Canada according to authorities on Tuesday. According to Inspector to Paul Krawczyk of Toronto Police at press conference said Police officers were called to the home about 2 a.m. local time Tuesday, where they found a wounded man who was taken to the […]

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Chomzy, welcomes baby boy

Former Big Brother Naija star, Chioma Ndubueze, aka Chomzy, and her husband, Henry Chinonso, have welcomed their first child, a boy. The reality TV star husband, Chinonso, with a heart of gratitude, took to his Instagram page to announce the birth of their child as he disclosed the gender of the child. He described the […]

Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake with diss track Euphoria in escalating feud

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has escalated the feud with Canadian rapper Drake on a diss track titled Euphoria on which he called him a “habitual liar”. Lamar released the diss track in a response to weeks of taunting by Drake, who has taken pot-shots at Lamar on a series of viral diss tracks. Over six minutes, […]

Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ makes gigantic debut at No. 1

Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department” is indeed the blockbuster that many expected it to become. On Sunday, the 31-song double album debuted at No. 1 on the all-encompassing Billboard 200 albums chart, selling 2.61 million so-called equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending April 25, according to Billboard.  “Tortured […]

Kid Cudi Cancels Tour After Breaking His Foot at Coachella

Rapper Kid Cudi has been forced to cancel his world tour, after breaking his foot at the Coachella Festival. The star, best known in the UK for the hit single Day ‘n’ Nite, injured himself after jumping off the stage during a performance on Sunday night. After landing awkwardly, he had to be carried away […]

D’banj marks 20 years on stage with a new single

Afrobeats icon, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has announced a new single titled ‘Since 04’. In a post on his Instagram page, D’banj shared that he will be dropping the new single on May 3, 2024, which marks the start of his career 20 years ago. The multi-award-winning star who recently headlined the Trace […]

Megan Thee Stallion accused of harassment by cameraman 

American Rapper, Megan Thee Stallion has been accused of fat-shaming her former cameraman – and having sex next to him in a car – in a new lawsuit. The US rapper is alleged to have made an “intolerable” work environment by ex-employee Emilio Garcia, who also claims a change to his contract left him with […]

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 class of inductees. In the performer category, this year’s inductees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield were selected as the […]