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frobeats singer Burna Boy sets new African record for highest-grossing venue in the United States, Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. break up after nearly six months of dating, and Alcaraz’s Madrid Open title defense ended by Rublev. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
1. Burna Boy sets new African record for highest-grossing venue in the United States
.@burnaboy earns the highest-grossing arena-concert by an African artist in US history with $1.593 million at TD Garden in Boston on March 2, 2024, surpassing his own numbers at Madison Square Garden in 2022.
— Touring Data (@touringdata) April 30, 2024
In another historical feat, Burna Boy became the African artist with the highest-grossing venue in the United States. Touring Data shared on X that Burna Boy’s 2024 concert at Boston’s TD Garden Arena made $1.593 million, beating his previous record from a 2022 concert at Madison Square Garden. At this record-breaking concert, Burna Boy sold all 19,000 seats at the TD Garden Arena during his I Told Them Tour, which has already brought in over $11.6 million from 11 shows out of 22 planned stops. Burna Boy Highest Grossing Concert in US.
This achievement highlights Burna Boy as a top international African artist. He has the most Grammy nominations of any Nigerian artist, with 10. He also made history at the 66th Grammys in February 2024 by being the first African artist to perform at the main ceremony.
2. Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. break up after nearly six months of dating
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. have reportedly broke up after less than a year of dating. https://t.co/J3mYKvCVKF pic.twitter.com/pQ3353EYnp
— HollywoodLife (@HollywoodLife) May 1, 2024
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. have broken up, according to reports. The 43-year-old founder of Skims and the 31-year-old NFL player ended their relationship six months after rumors started that they were dating. Even though their romantic relationship has cooled off, a source confirmed on April 30 that Kardashian and Beckham are still friends. “Kim and Odell have always been open and honest about their future, whether that be together or separate,” the source said. “They had a good thing, and there aren’t any hard feelings on either side. They started as friends and still are. They will continue to be respectful of each other’s spaces, careers, families, and friends.”
The source also mentioned that the star of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” is very busy and focused on being an involved mother, and she is not pushing for a serious relationship right now. Kardashian and Beckham first started dating rumors in September 2023.
3. Ghanaian singer King Promise reaches career milestone with debut Asian tour, shuts down Bali
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Ghanaian star King Promise has hit a major milestone in his music career with the successful start of his first tour in Asia. He kicked off the tour with an incredible sold-out concert in Singapore on April 26, where he wowed fans with his popular song “Terminator.” Videos of his powerful performances, including a special moment with Skepta, quickly spread online, boosting his fame worldwide.
King Promise kept winning hearts across Asia, delivering unforgettable shows. In Bali, his performance of “Terminator” further proved he is a powerful musician. With a lot of praise and excitement building, he is preparing to wrap up his successful tour in Jakarta.
4. Qing Madi announces collaboration with American artist Chloe
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Rising Nigerian singer and performer, Qing Madi confirmed on Monday, April 29, in an official announcement that she would be releasing a song with a Grammy-nominated American artist. According to her post, she will be releasing a remix of her hit song “Vision,” and Chloe Bailey will be featuring in it.
This collaboration has created a buzz among music lovers as they eagerly anticipate the remix’s release. With her exceptional talent and Chloe Bailey’s impressive credentials, this project is expected to be a massive hit and take the music industry by storm.
5. Alcaraz’s Madrid Open title defense ended by Rublev
How Carlos Alcaraz handled his loss to Rublev was great to see.
He was on a 14 match win streak in Madrid & had the chance to 3-peat.
This loss had to sting.
He looks Andrey in the eye with a gracious smile & gives him a hug.
Gracious champ. ❤️
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 1, 2024
Andrey Rublev stopped Carlos Alcaraz from winning his third consecutive Madrid Open title. Rublev, the seventh seed from Russia, came back after losing the first set to beat Alcaraz 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the quarterfinals, ending Alcaraz’s 14-game winning streak in Madrid. The 20-year-old, seeded second and was trying to be the first player to win three Madrid Open singles titles in a row. Next, Rublev will play either Taylor Fritz from America or Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina for a spot in the final.
After a nearly three-hour match against Jan-Lennard Struff on Tuesday, Alcaraz didn’t play his best against Rublev. Despite winning the first set, the two-time Grand Slam winner, who missed earlier tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona because of a right arm injury, seemed tired. Rublev, taking advantage of this, hit 30 winners. This victory also ended Rublev’s four-game losing streak and added just one more ATP 1,000 title to his record. Carlos Alcaraz’s loss is another disappointment for Spanish fans in Madrid, especially after Rafael Nadal, a five-time champion, was defeated by Jiri Lehecka in what might be Nadal’s last game in the tournament.
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