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Jamie Foxx named host of BET Awards
The organisers of the award ceremony announced Foxx as the host in a statement released on Wednesday.
Judge orders Jay-Z to testify in ex-fashion label case
A US judge has ordered hip-hop megastar Jay-Z to testify in an investigation into the sale of his Rocawear apparel brand, after he repeatedly refused to show up for questioning.
How Kanye West lost 9 million Twitter followers in 10 minutes
American rapper Kanye West reportedly lost nine million Twitter followers in 10 minutes on Thursday.
Kendrick Lamar becomes first rapper to win the Pulitzer Prize for music
California rapper Kendrick Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for music on Monday for his album “DAMN.,” organizers announced.
Tiwa Savage files for divorce from hubby TeeBillz
Popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has allegedly filed for divorce from her estranged husband Tunji Balogun, a.k.a TeeBillz.
American singer Usher, wife announce separation
Usher Raymond, an American singer, and his wife Grace Miguel have parted ways after two years of marriage.
Lady Gaga cancels Euro tour
US pop star Lady Gaga Saturday announced she had cancelled the last 10 shows of the European leg of her world tour due to “severe pain.”
Donald Trump Jr, Nikki Haley condemn Hillary Clinton, others’ jokes about President
A Grammys skit poking fun at US President Donald Trump sparked a backlash on Twitter from Trump’s eldest son and the ambassador to the United Nations.
Video: Rihanna performs African dance routine at the Grammys
American singer, Rihanna, performed an African dance routine at the Grammy Awards.
Bruno Mars sweeps Grammy Awards
Bruno Mars, who has revived retro funk and R&B for a new generation, on Sunday swept the Grammy Awards in a surprise snub for the hip-hop world, which had hoped for a major breakthrough on the music industry’s biggest night.
Music industry hails Jay-Z before Grammys
Jay-Z, who once boycotted the Grammys as biased against hip-hop, was hailed Saturday by the music industry’s power brokers ahead of the latest awards where he leads nominations.
Mary J. Blige gets a star in Hall of Fame
Grammy-winning soul singer Mary J. Blige — who has earned critical acclaim and award nominations for her acting debut in last year’s “Mudbound” — celebrated her 47th birthday Thursday by getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Wizkid, Davido, Joshua winners at The Future Awards
Wizkid, Davido, the undefeated heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, Kenny Blaq and Nancy Isime, emeged some of the winners at The Future Awards Africa 2017 held in Lagos on Saturday.
Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar lead male-dominated Grammy nominations
Jay-Z’s soul-baring album on love, life and social fractures led the Grammy Award nominations on Tuesday with eight nods in a list that saw women sidelined in some major categories and Katy Perry excluded completely.
Bruno Mars donates $1m to Flint water crisis victims
Bruno Mars has pledged to donate $1 million from a concert in Michigan to aid those affected by the Flint water crisis.
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Farmer remanded for ‘injuring herdsman’
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Gernot Rohr urged to feature players ready to give 200% against Iceland
As Super Eagles of Nigeria continue to intensify preparation ahead of their Friday’s make or break tie against Iceland in Volgograd, former Super Eagles captain Garba Lawal has urged Rohr to field players who are willing to give 200% on the pitch of play
UN refugee chief urges ‘co-operation’ on migrant crisis
The UN refugee agency chief Filippo Grandi said Tuesday during a visit to Libya the key to resolving Europe's migration crisis was "co-operation" rather than disjointed efforts by individual states.
Hernan Crespo: Lionel Messi doesn’t need to win World Cup to be all-time great
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Paul Pogba stripped of goal against Australia
Paul Pogba has been stripped of France’s winning goal in Saturday’s 2-1 Group C victory over Australia in Kazan, with his 81st-minute strike ruled as an Aziz Behich own goal.
Jurgen Klopp hopes for more Iceland success at World Cup
Like most Germans, Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp admits to being a big fan of Iceland as the minnows attempt to shock giants Argentina in their World Cup debut on Saturday.
Sudan central bank chief dies of heart attack
Sudan’s central bank governor Hazem Abdelqader has died of a heart attack while on a visit to Turkey, the Sudanese presidency said on Saturday.
Argentina rally behind Lionel Messi ahead of key Croatia clash
Argentina are rallying around captain Lionel Messi as the South American giants prepare for their crucial Group D clash with Croatia here on Thursday.
Traditional rulers honour Governor Ugwuanyi for community development
Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council on Saturday honoured Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his efforts in community development.