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1. Beyoncé shows fans her real, natural hair
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Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is showing off her long, healthy, real natural hair and just how well her Cécred hair care line works on her natural hair. The Grammy Award-winning singer posted an archival video to her Instagram on Sunday, dubbed “Cécred Wash Day” by Beyoncé and many others, to share her wash day ritual using the products and send a message to fans. She starts off the video saying, “Now that Cécred is known for the quality and what it does for your hair, I think it’s about time I show y’all what it does for my hair.”
Beyoncé also made sure to address any criticism about her own hair saying, “The sigma and misconception is that people that wear wigs don’t have healthy and long hair. That’s some bulls*** cause it ain’t nobody’s business.” Beyoncé first launched her acclaimed hair care line Cécred on February 20, and it boasted of strengthening and soothing all types of hair, as well as protecting it from damage. While many fans flocked to buy the products, some folks worried about the singer’s own natural hair journey and use of the line.
2. Tems announces release of new song, “Love Me Jeje,”
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Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has announced the release of her new project, “Love Me Jeje,” which is set to drop this Friday. The announcement comes after she revealed that her upcoming album, “BORN IN THE WILD,” will be released in May 2024. Tems is currently in the process of rolling out her album, which has been highly anticipated by fans. The news of Tems’ new project has been met with excitement from her fans, who are eagerly awaiting the release of her debut album. The singer has been working on the project for some time, and the rollout has already begun.
3. South Africa: Thebe Magugu’s ‘Lobola’ collection features SA stars
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The campaign for Thebe Magugu’s latest collection, titled “Lobola,” features 18 South African leaders, each of whom has spearheaded their respective fields with their talents, skills, and minds, whether in government, civil society, film, literature, business, sports, culinary arts, or art. This line-up includes notable figures in South Africa, such as actor Ama Qamata from Netflix’s “Blood & Water,” the renowned author, playwright, and director Dr. John Kani, Orlando Pirates’s midfielder Miguel Timm, businesswoman Nunu Ntshingila, former public protector Thuli Madonsela, musician and producer Tresor Riziki, and ceramic artist Zizipho Poswa.
Other celebrated South African stars include media personality Boity, actress Nomzamo Mbatha, radio presenter Anele Mdoda, photographer Trevor Stuurman, musician Priddy Ugly, actor Thapelo Mokoena, musician Zoë Modiga, and Magugu himself.
4. Mary J. Blige named a 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee
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On Sunday, April 21, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed their 2024 inductees, which included Mary J. Blige, Kool & The Gang, and A Tribe Called Quest, the last of whom was nominated for the honor three straight times. Unfortunately, peers like Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, and Sade were not selected after becoming nominees back in February.
Shortly after the announcement, Blige reacted to the big news in a heartfelt Instagram post. “Beyond grateful! This is incredible! God always has the final say!” said the Yonkers legend, who was also nominated in 2021. “Thank you to my fans all over the world! Tears of joy!” The 2024 induction ceremony will take place on October 19 at Cleveland, OH’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
5. Bellingham wins Laureus breakthrough award
Carlos Alcaraz 🤝 Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham wins the 2024 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award 🏆#Laureus24 pic.twitter.com/4puQHpgBKw
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England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has won the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award. The 20-year-old has become a key player for Real following his £89m move from Borussia Dortmund last summer. He scored the winner against Barcelona in El Clasico on Sunday, taking his tally to 17 goals in La Liga this season. Bellingham also helped Real Madrid beat Manchester City on penalties in their Champions League quarter-final last week.
The Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award went to tennis player Novak Djokovic for the fifth time, while Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the women’s equivalent. Bonmati, the current Ballon d’Or holder, helped her club win Liga F, the Spanish Cup, and the Women’s Champions League in 2022-23. She was then part of the Spain side that won the 2023 Women’s World Cup, with their exploits earning them the Team of the Year award at the Laureus ceremony in Madrid.
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