PJ Washington marries girlfriend Alisah Chanel, Rema’s ‘RAVAGE’ sets new Spotify Nigeria opening day record for an EP, Leicester City Premier League winner Danny Drinkwater announces retirement from football. 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. PJ Washington marries girlfriend Alisah Chanel
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PJ Washington and Alisah Chanel are now husband and wife. Over the weekend, the duo exchanged vows in a glamorous ceremony attended by their loved ones. Chanel shared a carousel of snaps from their big day on Instagram with the caption: “Wow! THE WASHINGTONS 💍 Part 1 🤍.” In the first image, the couple shows off their new wedding bands while flashing smiles at the camera.
Her glam was just as alluring as her dress. The bride opted for a soft glam look with sculpted eyebrows, sultry smokey eyes, and a nude pout. Towards the end of her post, the newlywed couple is seen in a family photo with their son, whom they welcomed in December 2022, along with Washington’s son, whom he shares with ex Brittany Renner. In August 2022, Washington and Chanel got engaged.
2. Rema’s ‘RAVAGE’ sets new Spotify Nigeria opening day record for an EP
.@heisrema’s ‘RAVAGE -EP’ recorded 957,378 streams in Nigeria on its first day
It is the biggest first-day stream for an EP on Spotify Nigeria pic.twitter.com/40kSFycNsi
— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) October 29, 2023
Rema has continued his record-breaking feat with his latest EP, “RAVAGE.” Following his continued international rise, Rema released the 5-track body of work which became available on streaming platforms on October 27. According to data collected by TurnTable Chart, Nigeria’s foremost music chart publication, “RAVAGE” EP has now broken the first-day streaming record for an EP on Spotify Nigeria. In its opening 24 hours, it garnered 957,378 streams on Spotify Nigeria.
3. South Africa: Actress Buntu Peste is engaged
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Congratulations are in order for Buntu Petse and her partner Londa Mavundla after she revealed they recently got engaged. The actress took to her timeline to share images from her surprise proposal with a heartfelt quote. In the past few years, many fans have speculated about the identity of the man in her life, but now those speculations have been laid to rest following the engagement.
Sharing on her Instagram, Petse spoke much about her deep love for Mavundla and the happiness he brings her. “Love has truly been good to me, not even one sad day or minute have I had since you’ve come my way,” she captioned the post.
Congratulations to the couple.
4. Drake signs open letter for ceasefire in Gaza
Drake has joined the call for ceasefire in Gaza pic.twitter.com/HjKcNCjuK1
— Drake Fan Page (@DrakeDirect_) October 29, 2023
Drake has seemingly responded after the rapper recently found himself at the receiving end of online criticism over his perceived lack of input on the ongoing war between the Israeli government and Hamas. The Canadian rap star’s name is among a lengthy roster of celebrities, collectively known as Artists4Ceasefire, who signed an open letter addressed to President Joe Biden and the United States Congress. The letter calls for “an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before another life is lost.”
It continued, “We urge your administration, Congress, and all world leaders to honor all of the lives in the Holy Land and call for and facilitate a ceasefire without delay—an end to the bombing of Gaza and the safe release of hostages.”
5. Leicester City Premier League winner Danny Drinkwater announces retirement from football aged just 33
BREAKING: Danny Drinkwater has announced his retirement as a player from football. ⚽ pic.twitter.com/YvL4mMaCap
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 30, 2023
Former England and Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater has announced his retirement from professional football. After winning the Premier League title with Leicester City, the player moved to Chelsea, where he played a supporting role. His time at Stamford Bridge was hindered by injuries; making only 22 appearances and scoring only one goal before joining Aston Villa on loan. He left Villa Park following an altercation with teammate Jota on the training pitch. Subsequent loan stints were had at Burnley, Reading, and the Turkish team Kasimpasa. Drinkwater played regularly for the latter, making 34 appearances for the Royals but failing to get a long-term deal. Having been “in limbo too long” since his release from Chelsea in July of last year, the player has opted to hang up his boots.
Speaking on the High Performance podcast, the 33-year-old said “I’d just like to announce my retirement from professional football. It’s probably been a long time coming, especially with the last year, but I think it’s time to officially announce it now. I didn’t think it would bother me but saying it then it’s almost like scratching a nerve a bit. I think I’ve been ready for it, not stopping at my peak and it’s simmered down a bit, that’s helped the transition.”
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