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Lawyer: Rapper 21 Savage granted immigration bond
Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage was granted bond for release Tuesday after spending more than a week in federal immigration custody, but he wasn’t freed right away, his lawyer said.
Michelle Obama, Diana Ross, others lead female solidarity at Grammy awards
Michelle Obama, former US First Lady made a surprise appearance on the Grammy stage, leading female solidarity at the 61st Grammy awards.
Grammy: Twitter on ‘fire’ over Drake’s acceptance speech
Over 480 thousand Twitter users have reacted to Drake’s controversial acceptance speech at the 61st Grammy Awards.
Grammy: Seun Kuti delivers thrilling performance
Afrobeats artist Seun Kuti pulled a thrilling performance at the premiere ceremony of the 61st Grammy Awards.
Childish Gambino wins four Grammys for ‘This Is America’
Childish Gambino on Sunday grabbed his fourth Grammy of the night, the coveted Record of the Year prize for best overall song, for his politically charged hit “This Is America.” The trap gospel song packed...
2019 Grammys: the complete list of winners
It was a strong year for women in general, with Cardi B becoming the first solo woman to win Best Rap Album, and Brandi Carlile winning three in the Americana categories.
Grammys 2019: Seun Kuti performs, loses category to Soweto Gospel Choir
Seun Kuti, Nigerian Afrobeat musician, lost in his first attempt to win a Grammy award.
Officials arrest rapper 21 Savage saying he is in US illegally
Rapper 21 Savage, who has long said he is from the US state of Georgia, was detained on Sunday by US immigration officers who say he is actually British and overstayed his visa.
Chris Brown sues for defamation over Paris rape allegation
American singer Chris Brown filed a legal complaint for defamation on Thursday after a woman accused him of rape in Paris, his lawyer said.
Award-winning lyricist behind “killing me softly” passes on at 91
Norman Gimbel, the Oscar and Grammy-winning lyricist behind “Killing Me Softly”, “The Girl From Ipanema” and the theme from the iconic sitcom “Happy Days” has passes on aged 91.
Sade Adu makes Oscars’ ‘Best Original Song’ shortlist
Nigerian-British soul singer, Helen Folasade Adu, aka, Sade Adu’s song ‘The Big Unknown’ has made The Oscars 2019 shortlist for ‘Best Original Song’.
Busta Rhymes, Prayah hint collaboration on Davido’s ‘Fall’ remix
American rappers, Trevor Smith Jr. aka Busta Rhymes and Prayah have given a hint of a possible remix of Davido’s hit single ‘Fall’.
Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Nancy Wilson dies at 81
Grammy award-winning singer Nancy Wilson whose hits ranged from R&B to jazz and funk, died at her California home at age 81 on Thursday after a long illness, her publicist said.
Alicia Keys left voiceless at Thai mall launch
A three day, $30 million launch party for Bangkok's biggest and flashiest mall got off to a rocky start on Friday night when its star guest Alicia Keys was briefly left voiceless by a dodgy sound system.
American DJ arrested in Japan for drug possession
American DJ David Morales was arrested early Sunday at a southern Japanese airport on suspicion of drug smuggling after a tiny quantity of ecstasy was allegedly found in his possession, police and local media said.
Carrie Underwood honoured with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Pop-country superstar Carrie Underwood on Thursday got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — the latest honour for the Grammy-winning onetime champion of TV reality show “American Idol.”
Kirk Franklin forgives dying father who had him adopted
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin has opened up about forgiving his dying father who gave him up for adoption as a new-born.
Hundreds pay respects as Aretha Franklin lies in state
Fans queued en masse Tuesday to pay their respects to legendary US singer and “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, whose body lay in a golden casket dressed in a ruffled red dress and matching heels in Detroit.
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Elections postponement: I am shocked by INEC’s action – Atiku Abubakar
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed shock that the presidential election was postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, a few hours before its conduct.
IPOB claims its election boycott call off forced INEC into late polls cancellation
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has alleged that the late called-off of the election boycott declared by its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, forced the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Federal government to postpone the scheduled election.
NANS condemns election postponement
The National Association of Nigerian Students on Saturday, condemned the postponement of the general elections by Independent National Electoral commission.
Candidates remain upbeat inspite of elections postponement
Candidates vying for various political positions in the 2019 general elections said they remain upbeat in spite of the sudden postponement of the polls by a week.
PRP threatens to sue police over alleged harassment, arrest of 22 stalwarts
The People’s Redemption Party, PRP, threatened to sue the Nigeria Police Force over alleged harassment and arrest of 22 party stalwarts in its Bauchi State Chapter on February 14, 2019.
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Barcelona rule out Neymar return despite reported interest in PSG forward
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has ruled out a return for Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar.
Facebook promises to fight fake election news in Africa
With elections scheduled to be held in various African countries this year, Facebook has devised mechanisms to reduce the spread of fake news, the social media giant said on Wednesday.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu: I’ll revisit take over bid of national stadium if elected
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he will revisit the failed take over bid of National Stadium, Surulere by the state government, if elected.
Atiku Abubakar: APC has bastardised economy
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday in Kano said the country is witnessing unprecedented economic setback under the All Progressive Congress (APC) government.
Peter Crouch: Madness to rule Tottenham out of title race
Ruling Tottenham out of the Premier League title race would be “madness”, says Peter Crouch, with Mauricio Pochettino’s side very much in the mix despite Liverpool and Manchester City leading the charge.