Man Convicted Of Killing Nipsey Hussle Sentenced To 60 Years To Life In Prison
Eric Holder, Jr., the man who was convicted in the 2019 murder of hip-hop artist Nipsey Hussle, was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison on Wednesday. Holder was found guilty on July 6, 2022, of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of the rapper, whose real name is Ermias Asghedom. Holder also was convicted of […]
Popular Rapper ‘AKA’ Shot Dead In Durban
Local police sources in South Africa confirmed the death of popular rapper Kiernon ‘AKA’ Forbes in a drive-by shooting. AKA, who was widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most successful musicians, was shot and killed outside the Wish Restaurant in Durban. In addition to AKA, another person, believed to be the rapper’s bodyguard, was […]
Grammys 2023: Beyoncé Makes History And Harry Styles Wins Album Of The Year
Beyoncé won a record-breaking 32nd Grammy Award, while Harry Styles won album of the year, at this year’s ceremony in Los Angeles. Beyoncé made history as she won best dance/electronic album for her euphoric dance opus, Renaissance. In doing so, she overtook Hungarian-British conductor George Solti, whose record of 31 Grammys had stood for more […]
Grammys 2023: Red Carpet Fashion In Pictures
The stars were out in force for the 65th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Here’s a look at the most memorable outfits on the red carpet. IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Roses are red, violets are blue, Lizzo won an award and performed on stage too. IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Sam Smith and their […]
Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian Film Director Leaves Jail
Award-winning Iranian film maker Jafar Panahi has been released from jail on bail, two days after he went on hunger strike over his imprisonment. He was seen hugging supporters and being driven away from Tehran’s notorious Evin prison on Friday. Mr Panahi, 62, was arrested last July when he protested against the detention of two […]
Alec Baldwin Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter In Rust Shooting
Alec Baldwin was on the phone during firearms training for a movie where he fatally shot a cinematographer on set, prosecutors said, as they charged him with involuntary manslaughter. Santa Fe’s District Attorney’s Office accused the actor of “many instances of extremely reckless acts”. Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust in New Mexico […]
Priscilla Presley Contests Validity Of Lisa Marie’s Will
Priscilla Presley, rock’n’roll legend Elvis Presley’s ex-wife, has filed a legal challenge to the validity of their late daughter’s will. Lisa Marie Presley, the couple’s only child, died two weeks ago at the age of 54 after a cardiac arrest. The court petition disputes a 2016 amendment to Lisa Marie’s will that ousted Priscilla as […]
Justin Bieber Sells Rights To Songs For $200m
Justin Bieber has sold his share of the rights to his music to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for a reported $200m (£162m). The firm now owns the pop star’s stake in some of the biggest hits of recent years, including Baby and Sorry. Bieber, one of the best-selling artists of the 21st Century, joins a growing […]
Oscar Nominations 2023: Top Gun Leads Sequels Surge
Nominations for the 2023 Oscars will be announced later, and it is likely that several Academy records will be broken. More sequels than ever could be nominated for best picture, thanks to new iterations of Top Gun, Avatar and Black Panther, among others. There is expected to be a particularly strong showing for Irish films […]
Beyoncé Divides Fans With Dubai Atlantis Royal Live Show
Beyoncé has returned to the stage for her first live performance in five years – but not everyone’s excited. The US megastar headlined the private concert in Dubai to mark the opening of luxury hotel Atlantis The Royal. Despite a strict no-phones policy at the exclusive, 1,500-seat gig, footage of the show flooded the internet. […]
