Nigerian artist Burna Boy will feature on the official playlist for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The award-winning singer’s song ‘Destiny’ will be played alongside other international artists such as Dua Lipa, Tame Impala, and Kygo. The playlist was curated by American actress Issa Rae’s record label Raedio and Derrick Jones, better known by his stage …
Read More »Watch Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez Perform at Biden Inauguration
Gaga sang “The Star-Spangled Banner,” Lopez sang “This Land Is Your Land,” and Garth Brooks sang “Amazing Grace” at the swearing-in ceremony Lady Gaga sang the National Anthem at the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris today (January 20). Following the swearing-in of Harris as vice president, Jennifer Lopez sang a medley …
Read More »Watch live: The Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president at around noon on Wednesday, kicking off a day of fanfare that will stand in stark contrast to a Washington, D.C., devoid of crowds and on edge amid heightened security following the insurrection at the Capitol. The star-studded, largely virtual celebration will …
Read More »North Korea replaces head of intelligence agency and Kim’s bodyguard
North Korea leader Kim Jong-un is reported to have replaced two of the highest-ranked officials in the country, as he moves to increase his control over the secretive state. The head of the country’s main intelligence agency, the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), as well as the commander of the Supreme …
Read More »King of Thailand ‘isolates’ from coronavirus with 20 women
Thailand’s playboy king has taken over a luxury German hotel to isolate from the coronavirus — along with a harem of 20 women, according to reports. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, 67, reportedly booked the entire Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl with “special permission” to break the lockdown in the Alpine resort town of …
Read More »Alibaba Denies ‘Partnership’ With Lolli, Highlighting Crypto Industry Pitfalls
Alibaba Group representatives have since denied the “partnership” touted by Lolli CEO Alex Adelman. The fissure revealed a common misconception in the blockchain industry. “One of Alibaba.com’s contractors hired a subcontractor who brokered an affiliate marketing program with Lolli. This was done without the knowledge of Alibaba.com,” an Alibaba spokesperson …
Read More »Trump Defenders Sputter in First Public Impeachment Hearings
Going into yesterday’s hearing—the first public hearing in the House Intelligence Committee’s part of the Trump impeachment proceedings—Republicans held a fairly weak hand. And they did not play it well. Since the start of the Trump administration, congressional Republicans have faced plenty of hearings that might have reflected poorly on …
Read More »China completes landing test for first Mars mission in 2020
The Mars lander undergoes a hovering-and-obstacle avoidance test at a sprawling site in Huailai, northwest of Beijing.China has successfully completed a crucial landing test in northern Hebei province in advance of a historic unmanned exploration mission to Mars next year. China is on track to launch its Mars mission, Zhang …
Read More »Cardi B to perform in Ghana
American rapper Cardi B is rumoured to be heading to Ghana for a concert this December. The ‘Yellow Bodak’ rapper is set to perform at the Livespot X Festival, an outdoor event, put together by a Nigerian media company Livespot360.The event will take place at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, December 8, at …
Read More »‘Brexhaustion’: Voters doubt election will break Brexit impasse
The United Kingdom’s Brexit saga might not end on October 31, but the plot could be approaching its finale.Prime Minister Boris Johnson is poised to push his plan for a general election through the UK Parliament again on Tuesday, following his third botched attempt on Monday evening. Away from Parliament, there appeared …
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