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Young Thug Billboards Tease New Album ‘Uy Scuti’ Dropping in May

Young Thug‘s highly anticipated new album appears to be nearing release, according to a billboard that recently popped up. Earlier this week, a fan spotted a billboard that reads: “UNIVERSE HAS BEEN TOO QUIET. UNTIL NOW. UY SCUTI.” At the bottom, May 2025 is listed with the actual date replaced with question marks. This comes just a few weeks after Thug held up a jersey that had “UY SCUTI #5” printed on the back at the Heat versus Warriors game, so it’s being presumed to be the name of the al

Music Uy Scuti

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Apr 15, 2025 — 2 min read

Tinubu announces a national emergency regarding food security.

On Monday, President Bola Tinubu announced a national emergency regarding food security, calling for the enhancement of irrigation infrastructure and collaborative water resource management across the country. This declaration was made during the opening of the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage in Abuja, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. He encouraged African countries to implement innovative approaches to tack

People Politics

Esther Ige

Apr 15, 2025 — 2 min read

Investors caught unprepared by big drop in U.S. dollar, corresponding increase in euro because of Trump tariffs

In the midst of the recent turmoil in financial markets, a notable development has surprised many investors — the significant decline of the U.S. dollar alongside the appreciation of the euro. The U.S. dollar index has dropped to its lowest point in three years following President Donald Trump's implementation of a sweeping new tariff policy on April 2, experiencing an additional decrease of 0.65% earlier on Monday. Conversely, the euro exhibited volatility on Monday, reducing its gains agains

Business

Esther Ige

Apr 15, 2025 — 2 min read

Lil Nas X hospitalized due to partial facial paralysis

Rapper and artist Lil Nas X has disclosed that he is experiencing a sudden partial paralysis of his face. In an Instagram post from the hospital, he informed his 10.4 million followers that he has 'lost control' of the right side of his face. 'This is me doing a full smile right now, by the way,' he stated in a video, struggling to grin. 'Bro, I can't even laugh right.' In a subsequent post, Lil Nas X reassured his fans that he was 'OK' and encouraged them to 'stop being sad.' 'Shake ur ass f

Entertainment Facial paralysis

Esther Ige

Apr 15, 2025 — 3 min read

Mbappe at the Forefront of Real Madrid's Comeback Effort Against Arsenal

The Gunners secured a 3-0 advantage after overpowering the defending champions in London last week during the first leg of the quarter-finals, prompting Madrid to yearn for the kind of remarkable comeback for which the 15-time champions are famous. Recovering from a three-goal loss would represent a greater achievement than anything Los Blancos have accomplished to date, which is precisely why they have pursued Mbappe for several years. The dynamic prowess of the French superstar instills opti

Football Sports

Esther Ige

Apr 15, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

The Trump administration said it would exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S. It would also benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung and chip makers like Nvidia, setting the stage for a likely tech stock rally. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said items like smartphones, laptops, hard drives, flat-panel monitors and some chips would qu

Politics Electronics

Brandon Marshall

Apr 15, 2025 — 3 min read

Trump Cuts Minimum Wage Protections for Federal Contractors

The Trump administration’s latest attack on federal workers rolls back minimum wage protections, slashing Biden-era pay standards that could affect hundreds of thousands of employees working private sector jobs. On March 14, President Donald Trump reversed a series of executive orders issued by the previous administration, including Executive Order 14026, which raised the minimum wage to $15 per hour and adjusted for yearly inflation for private sector employees working on federal contracts beg

Politics Federal Workers

Brandon Marshall

Apr 15, 2025 — 2 min read

Blue Origin Makes History with All-Female Spaceflight Featuring Katy Perry

This historic flight marks a key milestone in expanding women's roles in space missions. In a groundbreaking moment for space exploration, Blue Origin's all-female spaceflight, which included pop star Katy Perry, has completed its mission. The rocket, launched by Jeff Bezos' space company, soared to an impressive altitude of over 100 kilometres, reaching the edge of space. Perry, alongside five other remarkable women, experienced a thrilling journey into the cosmos before returning to Earth. T

Technology Aisha Bowe

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Apr 14, 2025 — 2 min read

Kendrick Lamar and SZA Drop Romantic Visuals for “Luther”

Kendrick Lamar and SZA have released the romantic video for “Luther,” the smash collaborative hit from the former’s 2024 surprise album “GNX.“ Karena Evans, who previously directed the music videos for Drake’s “In My Feelings” and Coldplay’s “Everyday Life,” is at the helm for the simple yet elegant visuals for “Luther.” Each artist is shown with a love interest throughout the clip, which ends with the original version of Cheryl Lynn and Luther Vandross’s “If This World Were Mine” that was samp

Music Karena Evans

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Apr 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay $4m in Sexual Assault Case

US rapper Soulja Boy has been ordered to pay $4.25m (£3.2m) to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse. The unnamed woman sued the star, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, in 2021, saying he regularly raped her and beat her and sometimes kept her as a prisoner after she was hired as his assistant. Way had denied abusing her and said their relationship was consensual - but a jury in a civil trial found him liable for sexual battery, assault and gender violence. The 34-year-old

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Apr 13, 2025 — 3 min read

China to Raise Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 125% as Trade War Intensifies

President Xi Is Scheduled To Visit Vietnam, Malaysia, And Cambodia Next Week, Where The Escalating Trade Conflict Is Expected To Dominate Discussions As China Seeks To Build Alliances Against U.S. Trade Pressure. Beijing – In a sharp escalation of the ongoing trade war, China announced on Friday that it will increase tariffs on American goods to 125 percent, effective Saturday. The move marks the latest retaliation against a barrage of levies imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, whose tariff

News China

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Apr 12, 2025 — 3 min read

Tyla Named Pandora’s Newest Ambassador — Go Behind the Scenes of Her First Campaign (Exclusive)

The "Water" singer curates a highly personal jewelry collection to mark the start of her brand ambassadorship. Just three days ahead of her Coachella debut, Tyla has officially been named Pandora’s newest brand ambassador. To celebrate the partnership, the South African Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and performer created a jewelry edit featuring her most coveted pieces: Pandora Styled by Tyla. Pandora sees jewelry as a form of self expression and a tool to represent and recall life’s

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Apr 11, 2025 — 2 min read

Michelle Obama Shuts Down Divorce Rumors, Says She’s Simply Putting Herself First

Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble. The former first lady has not accompanied her husband to several high-profile events – including Donald Trump's inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter – fuelling speculation that they might be separating. Without explicitly mentioning these occasions, Mrs Obama told the Work in Progress podcast hosted by actress Sophia Bush that she was now in a position to control her ow

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Apr 11, 2025 — 2 min read

Kai Cenat Reacts to Rihanna Sliding Into His DMs After Viral Pizza Gesture

The streamer covered the cost of a family's pizza order in a recent viral video. Kai Cenat takes pride in giving back to the community, and one recent clip found him covering the cost of a pizza order for two young fans and their father after the children recognized him. The heartwarming gesture went viral on social media and made it onto Rihanna’s radar earlier this week, who praised the streamer in a direct message on Monday (April 7). “Kaaaaaiii!! I love this,” the Fenty mogul wrote to Kai

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Apr 10, 2025 — 1 min read

SZA Surpasses Michael Jackson’s Legendary Billboard Record

In a stunning achievement that reverberates throughout the music industry, SZA has officially surpassed Michael Jackson in the Billboard record books. The acclaimed singer’s sophomore album SOS has now spent more weeks in Billboard 200’s Top 10 than any album by a Black artist in chart history, dethroning Jackson’s landmark album Thriller after nearly three years of consistent chart dominance. The historic milestone On March 12, 2025, SOS matched Thriller’s impressive 79 nonconsecutive weeks i

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Apr 10, 2025 — 3 min read

Trump’s New Tariffs Take Effect, Hitting Chinese Goods with 104% Levies

US President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs on dozens of economies came into force Wednesday, including over 100 percent in levies against Chinese goods, sending markets into a tailspin again as the devastating global trade war intensified. Following the sweeping 10 percent tariffs that took effect over the weekend, rates on imports to the United States from exporters like the European Union or Japan rose further at 12.01 am (0401 GMT) Wednesday. China — Washington’s top economic rival but a

News China

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Apr 9, 2025 — 3 min read