Tems to receive the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Women in Music 2024, Ice Spice stars in teaser for Starry’s Super Bowl LVIII commercial, Lionel Messi to star in Super Bowl commercial. 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. Tems to receive the Breakthrough Award at Billboard Women In Music 2024
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Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known as Tems, earned the prestigious Breakthrough Award at the Billboard Women in Music Award 2024. This was announced on the Billboard Charts official Instagram page on Wednesday, January 24. This recognition solidifies her growing impact in the global music scene, particularly since her breakthrough into the US industry with the chart-topping collaboration “Essence” alongside Wizkid.
The much-anticipated Billboard Women in Music Awards ceremony is scheduled at the YouTube Theatre on March 6. Tems, celebrated for her hit “Me & U,” will grace the occasion to accept the Breakthrough Award alongside other accomplished women in the music industry who are set to be honored across various categories.
2. Ice Spice stars in teaser for Starry’s Super Bowl LVIII commercial
The Super Bowl is approaching, which means big-name brands are pulling all the stops when it comes to celebrity endorsements and cameos. On January 24, PepsiCo’s Starry shared a teaser of its upcoming commercial slated to debut on February 11, featuring Ice Spice. In promotion of the company’s lemon-lime soda, the Bronx native was seen drinking the beverage while flirting with the narrator. “Stop, you play too much! Grrah,” she said in the 15-second clip. “Don’t look. I said don’t look, it’s my ex!” It will mark both the brand’s and Ice’s first Super Bowl advertisement.
3. South Africa: Affidavit reveals that two accused identified Kelly Khumalo as the mastermind behind Senzo Meyiwa’s murder
Affidavit reveals that 2 accused identified Kelly Khumalo as mastermind behind Senzo Meyiwa’s murder https://t.co/7RTnHEXgVA
— Eyewitness News (@ewnupdates) January 24, 2024
An affidavit by the lead investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has revealed that two of the accused confirmed to police that Kelly Khumalo was the mastermind who hired them to murder the Bafana Bafana captain. Brigadier Bongani Gininda has been testifying in the trial within a trial to determine the admissibility of confession statements by two of the accused. Five men are being tried for the 2014 murder of the football star at Khumalo’s home, who was his girlfriend at the time. The lawyer for two of the accused, Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu, requested that Gininda read one of his statements, which revealed the bombshell.
4. Davido and Chioma make stylish return to Lagos
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Davido and his wife, Chioma Rowland, were spotted back in Lagos after the latter’s extended period abroad. A recent viral video captured the duo heading out for a couples dinner with Cubana Chiefpriest and his wife. In the trending footage, the acclaimed Afrobeats artist was enthusiastically welcoming his wife back to the country.
Following their dinner at an upscale restaurant in Lagos with Cubana Chiefpriest and his wife, the couple was spotted enjoying a night out at an unidentified club. During their time at the club, a video clip showed the couple having fun, and a special message was displayed on the billboard saying, “Welcome back Chef Chi.”
5. Lionel Messi to star in Super Bowl commercial
This #SuperBowlLVIII, Messi proves that a Superior Light Beer is worth the wait. Tag a friend you can’t wait to grab an ULTRA with. #GameOnULTRA pic.twitter.com/MnDasXIWi1
— Michelob ULTRA (@MichelobULTRA) January 25, 2024
Lionel Messi has made his mark on MLS, and the Inter Miami star will now grace Super Bowl screens in an advert that costs $14m for a 60-second slot. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has taken American sport by storm since completing a stunning move to the United States in the summer of 2023. He has already inspired Inter Miami to a historic League Cup triumph and has been joined in Florida by the familiar faces of ex-Barcelona team-mates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
His profile Stateside is set to be given another boost following confirmation that Messi will feature in an advertisement for Michelob Ultra beer during Super Bowl LVIII. That showpiece event, which often pulls in an audience of over 100 million people, is set to take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11. A teaser of what to expect from Messi putting his acting skills to the test has been released, with the 36-year-old ordering a drink on the beach when the tap runs dry. Michelob Ultra will be hoping that their partnership with Messi, which began in 2020 when he joined forces with their parent company, Anheuser-Busch, proves beneficial to all concerned.
Featured Image: @andrew_vowles via @temsbaby/Instagram
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