Lewis Hamilton and Shakira are reportedly dating, Nigerian artistes nominated for 2023 BET Awards, Liverpool seal £35m Alexis Mac Allister transfer. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest which summarizes five of the hottest global news you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
1. Lewis Hamilton and Shakira are reportedly dating
Shakira and Lewis Hamilton in Early Stages of Dating: 'Fun and Flirty,' Says Source (Exclusive) https://t.co/NfblheOmvu
— People (@people) June 8, 2023
After a series of public outings, a source revealed that Shakira and Lewis Hamilton are dating. “They’re spending time together and in the ‘getting to know you’ stage,” said the source who knows them both. “It’s fun and flirty.” The news comes after Shakira, 46, attended the F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, Spain — where Hamilton, 38, drove for Mercedes and came in second place — and hung out with the British racing driver afterward.
Following the event, the pair went out for dinner and drinks with a group of friends including Daniel Caesar, Fai Khadra, and Mustafa, who shared a photo from the outing to his Instagram Story. In the image, which saw Hamilton seated next to Shakira with his hand around her waist, the group was all smiles as they enjoyed cocktails. Meanwhile, last month, she was spotted hanging out with Hamilton and friends for a boat outing in Miami after attending the 2023 Grand Prix.
2. Burna Boy, Tems, Asake, Ayra Starr nominated for 2023 BET Awards
Burna Boy Leads As Tems, Asake, Wizkid And Ayra Starr Bag 2023 BET Awards Nominationshttps://t.co/n3ueBjcyx5
— Netng (@theNETng) June 8, 2023
The nominees for the 2023 BET awards have been announced and Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has earned multiple nominations while Ayra Starr, Asake, and Tems also earned nominations. Burna Boy was nominated for Male Artist R&B/Pop Artist, Video Director of the Year, and Best International Act. Tems was nominated for Best Female Artist and for Best collaboration for her part in Future’s “Wait For U.” Ayra Starr and Asake earned their first nominations for Best International Act and Best New International Act respectively.
3. Mr. Eazi announces Choplife Soundsystem world tour
Fresh off the release of their debut album, Choplife Vol. 1: Mzansi Chronicles, @MrEazi’s new music group ChopLife SoundSystem has just announced details of its inaugural world tour this summer.
— MUSE AFRICA (@muse_africa) June 8, 2023
Details👉 https://t.co/FM5c36l8oP pic.twitter.com/ZWA8qPPNve
Fresh off the release of their debut album“Choplife Vol. 1: Mzansi Chronicles,” African music superstar Mr Eazi’s new music group ChopLife SoundSystem has just announced details of its inaugural world tour this summer. The Choplife World Series 2023 tour kicks off July 7 in Barcelona, Spain, with additional Europe dates in Amsterdam, London, Paris, Berlin, and Stockholm from July into August. The North America leg begins August 25 in San Francisco, with stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., Boston, and New York City. Additional dates, including those in Africa, are forthcoming.
The group consists of Nigerian superstar Mr. Eazi who serves as the leader and Minister of Enjoyment and British-Kenyan selector DJ Edu (of BBC 1Xtra fame) who anchors ChopLife’s high-energy performances with a mix of Amapiano, Afrobeats, and Afrodance sounds. ChopLife SoundSystem is both a studio project and a touring rave, putting a unique African spin on the mobile sound systems that are the backbone of Jamaican dancehall culture.
4. GloRilla celebrates having the second-most 2023 BET Awards nominations
2023 BET Awards: Drake and Glorilla Lead Nominations, Followed by 21 Savage and Lizzo https://t.co/4gqbtDvpDB
— Variety (@Variety) June 8, 2023
The BET Awards are right around the corner, and the nominations have been revealed ahead of the broadcast ceremony. On June 8, BET announced this year’s nominees selected by the event’s voting committee. For the upcoming show, Drake leads the way with seven nominations. He is followed by Memphis artist GloRilla, who scored six, leading all female nominees.
After the publication unveiled the list, the rising star hopped on Twitter to share her excitement. “Six BET nominations this year,” the 23-year-old rapper wrote. In her follow-up tweet, GloRilla shared a screenshot of a passage from the outlet that mentioned her recent accolades. “I’m second behind Drake with da most BET nominations this year. Thank you, Lord, and thank y’all,” she added.
5. Liverpool seal £35m Alexis Mac Allister transfer
Official, confirmed. Alexis Mac Allister joins Liverpool on permanent deal from Brighton, contract until June 2028. 🚨🔴🇦🇷 #LFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 8, 2023
“Since I won the World Cup, I said that I want to win more trophies and I think that this club will help me to do that”. pic.twitter.com/8BbbV2qiNM
Liverpool have announced the signing of Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who signs a contract with the Reds through to 2028. The 2022 World Cup winner joined the Seagulls back in 2019 but enjoyed a breakout season this term, scoring 12 goals and laying on three assists in 40 appearances as Brighton landed a maiden European spot. Mac Allister became one of the most sought-after names in his position — having also starred in Argentina’s triumphant run in Qatar — with Liverpool successfully fending off competition to land the 24-year-old in a reported £35 million ($44m) deal.
Mac Allister has told the Reds’ official website: “It feels amazing. It’s a dream come true, it’s amazing to be here and I can’t wait to get started. I wanted to be in [from] the first day of pre-season, so it’s good that everything is done. I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates. It was a fantastic year for me – World Cup, what we achieved with Brighton – but now it’s time to think about Liverpool and try to be a better player and a better human being every day.” The Albiceleste star, who will be taking the No.10 shirt at Anfield, joins the Reds after they agreed to trigger the player’s buyout clause, as medicals were successfully completed on Tuesday.
Featured image: @lewishamilto @shakira/Instagram
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