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Keke Palmer reflects on how a voicemail from Will Smith as a teenager changed the trajectory of her career and strengthened her family bond
Keke Palmer recently opened up about how a voicemail from Will Smith, received when she was a teenager, changed the trajectory of her...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Stormzy and Adidas launch new online platform designed to help Black youth access careers within the football industry
STORMZY has once again partnered with Adidas as part of the #MerkyFootball initiative, launching an innovative online platform designed...
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Nov 24, 20242 min read
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Sir Lewis Hamilton secures 2nd place at Las Vegas Grand Prix after 10th place start: “Always a good time fighting up the grid”
SIR Lewis Hamilton has proven once again that he's a master of recovery, producing a spectacular drive from 10th on the grid to finish in...
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Nov 24, 20242 min read
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Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland attend Michelle Williams' opening night on Broadway: "Ride or die friends who support and love each other"
REUNION ON BROADWAY: Beyoncé, Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland IN A powerful display of friendship and sisterhood, Beyoncé, Kelly...
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Nov 24, 20242 min read
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British journalist shares touching moment with Cynthia Erivo after watching her “powerful” performance in “Wicked”
IN A deeply emotional conversation on the Seasoned Sessions podcast, British journalist Ada Enechi shared a heartfelt moment with actress...
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Nov 23, 20241 min read
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Cynthia Erivo on finding comfort in being different: “Denying the oddity doesn’t give space to how much I can give to the world”
CYNTHIA Erivo’s rise to prominence is a testament to the power of authenticity, resilience, and breaking through barriers. Recognised by...
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Nov 23, 20242 min read
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Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO hits 1 billion streams: “It has grown into something I never imagined”
STEVEN Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO podcast has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing 1 billion streams across Apple, Spotify, and...
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Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Lewis Hamilton affirms "nothing can take me down. I'm still here. I'm still fighting" after Mercedes boss' "shelf life" comments
LEWIS Hamilton has boldly stated that "nothing can take me down" as he enters the final chapter of his career with Mercedes. With his...
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Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Viola Davis to Receive Prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at 2025 Golden Globes for her “monumental impact on the industry”
VIOLA Davis is set to receive one of Hollywood's most prestigious honours—the Cecil B. DeMille Award—at the 82nd annual Golden Globe...
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Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Meet Ghanaian 5-year-old Aizza Angel Yankah, known as "Little Doctor", for her remarkable knowledge of medicine
MEET Aizza Angel Yankah, a remarkable 5-year-old from Ghana, who has captivated the world with her extraordinary knowledge of medicine. ...
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Nov 21, 20241 min read
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Jamaican government launch new initiative offering free life insurance to entertainers who give “so much to our country”
THE Jamaican government has launched a new initiative offering free life insurance to over 4,400 entertainers and creatives across the...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Issa Rae to be named Leader of Change at 2024 British Fashion Awards for “championing equality and social justice in her acting and writing”
AMERICAN actress, writer, and producer Issa Rae will be honoured with the Pandora Leader of Change Award at the 2024 British Fashion...
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Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Beyoncé will headline halftime show at NFL game in Houston on Christmas Day: “Netflix crashed due to a Bey Swarm”
BEYONCÉ will headline the halftime show at the Houston Texans’ game against the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day in her hometown of...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Chidimma Adetshina makes history as Miss Universe runner-up achieving Nigeria’s highest-ever placement in the pageant
CHIDIMMA Adetshina’s second-place finish in the 2023 Miss Universe competition has made history for Nigeria, marking the country’s...
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Nov 18, 20241 min read
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Denzel Washington clarifies he’s not retiring, but focused on passing the baton to his children and next generation: "They're taking over"
DENZEL Washington has made it clear that while he’s not stepping away from his career, he’s embracing a new phase of life—one where he is...
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Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Halle Berry re-wears her iconic 2002 Oscars gown as she walks the runway 22 years later: “There are moments that change our lives forever”
HALLE Berry sparked a wave of nostalgia when she graced the runway at Elie Saab’s latest fashion show, wearing one of the most iconic...
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Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Jay-Z launches financial literacy program for HBCUs through Shawn Carter Foundation to "uplift students and communities that are underserved”
THE Shawn Carter Foundation, founded by Jay-Z, has unveiled its latest initiative—Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL)—a groundbreaking...
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Nov 14, 20242 min read
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TikTok’s “Bus Auntie” lands “genius” collaboration with Jacquemus to announce the French luxury brand’s London store opening
Jacquemus has generated millions of views ahead of the launch of its new London store, thanks to a highly successful collaboration with...
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Nov 14, 20241 min read
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Kai Cenat reclaims title as Twitch's most-subscribed streamer with star-studded, month-long ‘Mafiathon 2’ stream
TWITCH streamer Kai Cenat has reclaimed the title of the platform’s most-subscribed creator, surpassing Ironmouse’s subscriber record...
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Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Denzel Washington to join "Black Panther 3" in full-circle moment as late Chadwick Boseman credits star with kickstarting his acting career
DENZEL Washington could make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Black Panther 3 , marking a true full-circle moment. Washington...
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Nov 12, 20241 min read
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