Tickets for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool will go on sale on Tuesday 7 March, the BBC has announced. Fans will be able to pay to attend nine shows – two live semi-finals and the grand final, as well as six previews doubling up as dress rehearsals. Prices range from £90 to £290…
J Hope of BTS shocked fans with the announcement of him featuring J Cole on his upcoming song ‘On The Street.’ A collaboration many did not know we needed is happening right before us as a member of the biggest boy group in the world BTS, J Hope announced that his upcoming project would be…
Wayne Shorter, an influential jazz innovator whose lyrical, complex jazz compositions and pioneering saxophone playing sounded through more than half a century of American music, has died. He was 89. As reported on MARCA, Shorter died Thursday in Los Angeles, a representative for the musician said. No cause of death was given. Shorter, a tenor…
Justin Bieber fans waiting eagerly for new dates for his postponed international tour have been told the shows won’t be going ahead. As reported on CNN, fan sites have reported that the remainder of the Canadian singer’s Justice World Tour dates have been canceled, and Bieber’s website doesn’t currently list any dates. On ticket company…
GloRilla’s Anyways, Life’s Great… Tour ended on a wild note after the Memphis rapper tossed her wig into the crowd after fans tried to snatch it. GloRilla recently performed in Philadelphia for the finale of her 15-city jaunt in support of her debut major label EP Anyways, Life’s Great… A video clip from the performance…
American rapper Soulja Boy has threatened Nigerian megastar Wizkid with violence on Twitter after he was trolled by some Wizkid fans. As reported on Pulse, on Saturday, 25th February 2023, Soulja Boy took to his Twitter account to express his intentions to hurt Wizkid after he was trolled by some elements in Wizkid’s fan base….
Fresh from the release of her hugely impressive single “Sability”, Mavin Records princess, Ayra Starr has blessed us with the video less than a fortnight after. The thrilling video was directed by the talented Earthboi. Temi Otedola and Korty EO also starred in the video. Watch the video below:
Tekno has started the new year where he left off in 2022 and with two features already under his belt, he’s now come out with his first single of the year titled “Freetown.” In “Freetown”, Tekno talks about insecurity, lack of constant electricity, children beggars, hunger, fuel scarcity, unemployment and some of the current issues…
Queen of Afro-house, Niniola has released the official video for her new song “Memories.” The deeply nostalgic visuals sees Niniola reminiscing about times before the split with her lover. “Memories” was directed by Clarence Peters. Watch “Memories” below:
Fresh off the release of the remix of his hit single “One Side”, with Mayorkun and Tekno, Iyanya returns with fitting colorful visuals for the song. The wavy song, a timely reminder of Iyanya’s suave lyricism and panache chronicles his quest to exclusively be with his love interest. One Side was directed by the talented…
American soul singer and songwriter, Don Toliver, has linked up with Nigerian Afrobeat superstar, Wizkid for a new single titled “Slow Motion.” “Slow Motion” is off the singer’s latest “Love Sick” album. “Slow Motion” was produced by BRYVN, James Blake and Sevn Thomas. Stream here.
Saad Lamjarred, a star Moroccan singer, has been found guilty of raping a young woman in France and sentenced to six years in prison. As reported on BBC, Lamjarred, 37, showed no reaction after the verdict was announced by a court in Paris on Friday, French media reported. He was immediately detained. During a short…
Yoko Ono is the latest to say she’s done with New York City. The 90-year-old is choosing to spend the rest of her life in a rural upstate New York farm that she and her late husband, John Lennon, purchased together in 1978, according to the Daily Mail. In the last 50 years, Ono has…
Park Jimin, a member of the biggest boy group in the world today, BTS, has made an official announcement on the release of his solo debut album. The announcement, which was made by Jimin’s entertainment label, Bighit, today, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, confirmed that Jimin would be the fourth member of the group to release…
Music superstar Rihanna is set to make another iconic performance at the 95th edition of the Oscars 2023. Following a 13-minute stunning performance at the super bowl, Grammy award-winning singer Rihanna is set to take center stage again at the historic Academy Awards ceremony, The Oscars 2023. Rihanna has been confirmed to be performing the…
This week, Dadaboy Ehiz hosts a special tribute to prolific South African rapper and producer, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes popularly called AKA who tragically passed away on February 10, 2023. As reported on Pulse, to celebrate his life and legacy, some of AKA’s most frequent collaborators, including Musa Keys, K.O, and Nasty C, reflect on his…
Eric Holder Jnr., the killer of the American rapper, Airmiess Joseph Asghedom, known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, has been sentenced to 60 years’ imprisonment. This comes nearly four years after Hussle was gunned down in 2019. The 33-year-old was sentenced on Wednesday by Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II for the 2019 first-degree murder…
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly is set to be sentenced on federal charges of child pornography and enticement of a minor on Thursday in a federal court in Chicago, his second such lengthy sentencing in the past year. Kelly, 56, was convicted in September on three counts of production of child pornography and three counts…
Nigerian singer-songwriter, Falz, returns with a brand new track which is titled “Owa”. Coming in as Falz’s first release for the year and featuring the award-winning Tekno, “Owa” is an amazing record that should be on your playlist. Produced by Chillz. Watch the video below:
Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems performed at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game halftime show on February 19th. The three Nigerian artists took turns onstage, with Burna Boy kicking things off with an energetic performance of some of his hits—“It’s Plenty,” “Last Last,” and “Alone”—before Rema took over to sing “Calm Down” and “Holiday.” Tems closed…
Nigerian record producer and songwriter, DJ Spinall has released his highly anticipated studio project titled, “Top Boy” album. With guest appearances from Olamide, Adekunle Gold, Phyno, Reekado Banks, Fireboy DML, Asake, Niniola, Amaarae, Blxckie, LadiPoe, Tay Iwar, TSB and more. The new project contain 15th tracks and serve as his sixth studio album and Spinall…
Following the tragic death of the multiple award-winning rapper AKA in South Africa, his family and music partners have confirmed that the rapper’s last project before his death ‘Mass Country’ would be released on the 24th of February 2023. However, this was not the only announcement made in the shared press release; it was also…
Chris Brown can’t understand why people still hate him after assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna back in 2009. The American singer has hit out at critics while admitting that what he did was a mistake. As reported on Marca, he stressed that he was 17 years old when the incident took place and expressed his frustration about…
Fresh from his impressive run of features in 2022, Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer Patoranking has returned with a new single “Abobi.” Layered on the timeless saxophone sounds and drums reminiscent to Fela Kuti’s songs, Patoranking takes fans to “Rumuokoro” and “Ikorodu” to tell them about “Abobi.” “Abobi” was produced by Kel P. Stream Here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wavNcNAIGLM
Rema has blessed his fans with two new singles. On Friday morning, the Mavin Records superstar dropped two new singles “Holiday” and “Reason You.” In “Holiday”, Rema reflects on his journey from Benin City to his first EP in 2019 and his current global acclaim. “Reason You” takes on the form of a love letter…
Diddy’s former bodyguard claims the story surrounding Biggie Smalls’ death was a flat-out lie. While speaking to the Art of Dialogue, Gene Deal was pressed about his involvement in one of music’s most notorious unsolved murders. Deal, who worked as Diddy’s security in the 1990s, insisted Biggie wasn’t killed in a drive-by, as many were…
Super Bowl LVII is set to kick off Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and while everyone will be focused on the big game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, even more eyes will be trained on Rihanna’s heavily anticipated halftime performance. Rihanna has not done a public live performance since…
Beyoncé’s Renaissance returns to the top 10 of Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated Feb. 18) for the first time in three months, rising 56-10, following the diva’s multiple wins at the Grammy Awards (Feb. 5). The set sold 5,500 copies in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 9 (up 138%), according to Luminate….
Spotify has nearly 80 million songs and 4 million podcasts in its library, making it one of the most popular streaming platforms. Over 400 million listeners, including 188 million premium subscribers, use the service. It’s a place where new creatives are discovered and an audience every artist should try to reach. Rema [Nigeria] – 38…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced that three Nigerian superstars – GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer Burna Boy, 2023 GRAMMY Award-winning singer and Oscar-nominated singer and producer Tems and rapper and singer Rema – will headline the NBA All-Star Game 2023 halftime show with an Afrobeat-themed performance. After the performance, the NBA…
The family of multiple award-winning rapper AKA who passed away untimely at the age of 35, have announced the burial arrangements for the rapper amidst a police investigation into his death. Father of the late rapper, Tony Forbes, in a press conference on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, addressed the public, thanking them for their support…
Spike Lee is weighing in on Beyoncé’s Renaissance not taking home album of the year at the Grammy Awards, calling the loss “poppycock.” As reported on People, Harry Styles, 29, ultimately won the coveted award for Harry’s House during music’s biggest night earlier this month. The Oscar-winning screenwriter, 65, shared his thoughts during a conversation…
Rick Ross threw a Super Bowl party fit for a king — with enough room for both his close family members and tons of his famous pals!!! As reported by TMZ, there were no signs of Rod Wave … who Rozay invited to his suite ahead of the Big Game but the Bawse managed to…
The 2023 Brits awards was held on Saturday, 11th February 2023 in London. The award which celebrates the landmark achievements in British music over the past year was hosted by comedian and TV host Mo Gilligan. Pop star Harrystyles was the biggest winner of the night as he took home 4 awards including the song…
David Jude Jolicoeur, better known under stage name Trugoy the Dove as one third of iconic rap trio De La Soul, has died. The news was confirmed to CNN via Tony Ferguson, the music group’s publicist. Jolicoeur was 54 years old. Ferguson said Jolicoeur’s passing was “a huge loss” in a phone call to CNN….
Machine Gun Kelly claims he was “electrocuted” during a pre-Super Bowl gig. The 32-year-old rapper and rocker was singing on stage at the Coors Light Bird’s Nest for a party on Friday (10.02.23) in Scottsdale, Arizona, ahead of Sunday’s (12.02.23) big game when he says he was shocked. In a video posted on his Instagram…
A representative for Rihanna confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the superstar is pregnant following her explosive Super Bowl halftime show. Rihanna sang and danced to a number of her hits at the State Farm Arena in Glendale, Arizona, where the Philadelphia Eagles are playing the Kansas City Chiefs. Rihanna performed well-known hits like “We…
Pop and R&B superstar Rihanna made a grand return to the stage on Sunday, floating high above the Super Bowl field, dazzling the crowd with a fast-paced medley of her hits and revealing that she is pregnant with her second child. Dressed in a hot pink jumpsuit and baggy coat, Rihanna opened the biggest showcase…
The 2023 Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday was nothing short of a star-studded event. Alongside the players and thousands of fans filled inside State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, were Paul Rudd, Jordin Sparks, Jay-Z, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Niecy Nash, Gordon Ramsay, Damar Hamlin, Rihanna and more….
Following the historic win at the 65th edition of the Grammy awards, popular American rapper Future stunned Tems with his shocking but heartwarming gesture for her contribution to the smashing hit ‘Wait For U,’ to celebrate the win in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category. The rapper sent Tems a huge and beautiful flower bouquet…
Rihanna’s performance at this year’s Super Bowl is among its most thrilling aspects. After a six-year hiatus, the nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer will return to the stage. DJ Khaled, Rihanna’s friend and frequent working partner, gives the singer a shout-out before she ignites the Super Bowl stage. At Michael Rubin’s celebrity-studded Fanatics party at the…
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira gave a magical performance at the 2020 Super Bowl. The two singers created a spectacular atmosphere with the fans and the stage, leaving everyone stunned with their performance at one of the world’s most watched sporting events. As reported on Marca, two of the most influential women on the planet showed…
Nigerian rapper Jesse Jagz continues his much anticipated return to the music scene with a new single titled “Chant Down Babylon.” A commentary on recent unfortunate events and a clarion call to his compatriots named after a song by Reggae legend Bob Marley, “Chant Down Babylon” is the rapper’s first song of the year. Stream…
Nigerian Singer and songwriter Ayra Starr is has released her new single “Sability.” In “Sability”, her first single of 2023, Ayra Starr samples Congolese Soukous musician Awilo Longomba’s “Coupé Bibamba.” “Sability” is produced by Michael “LONDON” Hunter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Celestial being 👼🏾🤍🎖 (@ayrastarr) Stream Here. Watch the animated…
American rappers, Jay Z and Nicki Minaj, have been ranked as the greatest male and female rappers of all time by Billboard and Vibe. The top 50 ranking was created to commemorate hip-hop music’s 50th anniversary this year. The magazine had been releasing its list of the Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time over…
Rapper Ice Prince Zamani has released his a new single titled “Get At You”. “Get At You” is the Jos born rapper’s first song of the year and it was produced by the talented SB. Stream Here. Watch the Visualizer below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Panshak Zamani 🙂 (@iceprincezamani)
Nas and 50 Cent are set to have a collab on the upcoming “King’s Disease 4” … cementing a full circle moment for the Queens rap legends who don’t exactly have the best career history together. The two hip hop powerhouses recorded a couple of tracks in the late ’90s before 50’s rebranding after he…
Police sources in Durban have confirmed rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes was shot dead in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road on Friday night. As reported on IOL, another person believed to be AKA’s bodyguard, was also wounded, while another unidentified person, who is understood to be a close friend of AKA, has been shot dead….
Talented Nigerian songstress Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has finally broken her silence after winning her first Grammy. The sensational Tems, who was nominated in three categories—”Best Rap Song” and “Best Melodic Rap Performance” for her contribution to the hit collaboration with Future and Drake titled “Wait For U”—and “Album Of The Year” as…
Controversial singer and performer Portable who is also known as Zazzuu has made a special request to multiple award-winning singers and performers Wizkid and Davido in a recent interview with media personality Timi Agbaje. Portable requested that the 30 BG boss and Big Wiz should offer him assistance in going farther in his music career….
