Apple Music announces Usher as the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show headliner, Mohbad sets new Spotify record after death, Rashford involved in car crash. 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. Mary J Blige Earring Collection
1. Apple Music announces Usher as the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show headliner
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Usher is finally getting his time to shine on the biggest day in sports after being named the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show performer. The news broke Sunday, September 24, as mounting pleas from fans renewed demands for the legendary crooner to take his rightful place among music’s legends who have pulled off the feat. The Super Bowl is taking place on February 11, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Allegiant Stadium. The halftime show is presented by Apple Music.
“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” said the iconic performer in a released statement. “Thank you to the fans and everyone who made this opportunity happen. I’ll see you real soon.” The eight-time Grammy Award winner previously graced the halftime show stage in 2011 when he popped in to perform “OMG” during the Black Eyed Peas’ futuristic set.
2. Mohbad sets new Spotify record after demise
🚨JUST IN: Mohbad’s “Blessed” EP sets the record as the first ever EP to reach #1 on NG Spotify Albums chart. 📀#MohBadLivesOn pic.twitter.com/bBd5jDiqfx
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) September 22, 2023
Late singer and rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka Mohbad’s extended play, “Blessed” has set a new record as the first EP to reach number one on the Spotify Nigeria weekly album chart. The “Imole” crooner achieved the feat posthumously after the EP topped this week’s album chart. Mohbad died under controversial circumstances on September 12. His singles and projects have been dominating music streaming platforms in Nigeria since his sudden death.
His songs “Peace,” “Feel Good,” “Ask About Me,” and “Beast and Peace” are among the top 10 songs on Apple Music Nigeria. He topped the Spotify Nigeria singles chart with “Ask About Me.” His EP, “Blessed,” also entered the top 20 on the UK Apple music albums chart.
3. South Africa: Major League DJz & Brenda Fassie feature in EA Sports FC 24’s official soundtrack
Yep FIFA 24 ❤️💃🏽📌 pic.twitter.com/V2pCSAXnmb
— AMAWELE 📿 (@MAJORLEAGUEDJZ) September 21, 2023
Major League DJz has been featured on EA Sports FC 24‘s official soundtrack. Electronic Arts revealed the soundtrack consists of songs from a global list of artists, both beloved and upcoming, to inspire players throughout EA Sports FC 24. The duo, who feature Major Lazer and Brenda Fassie in the hit song Mamgobhozi, are listed among renowned stars, including 17-time Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar, MTV Europe and Q Award-winner Stormzy, multi-platinum megastar Jack Harlow, and many others.
The 80-track soundtrack is now available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify. Taking to their timeline, the Amapiano pair shared the news with their followers with the caption, “Yey, FIFA 24.” Since signing a deal with American label Atlantic Records, Major League DJz has made great strides to take Amapiano to the next level.
4. Lizzo honored at the 2023 Black Music Action Coalition Gala
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In one of her first public appearances since a trio of former dancers filed a lawsuit accusing her of turning a blind eye to toxic working conditions, Lizzo took the stage at Thursday night’s (Sept. 21) 2023 Black Music Action Coalition gala to receive the night’s final honor: the BMAC Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award. The event was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
The award was presented by the Big Grrrls from Lizzo’s Emmy-winning reality show, “Watch Out For the Big Grrrls,” just hours after the singer was hit with the latest lawsuit from a former employee, this one alleging sexual and racial harassment, disability discrimination, and illegal retaliatory termination. The suit from Special Tour clothing designer Asha Daniels filed in L.A. Superior Court named Lizzo, along with tour manager Carlina Gugliotta and the Big Grrrl Touring company, as defendants. It’s the second such lawsuit in two months, alleging sexual and racial harassment.
5. Marcus Rashford left ‘shaken’ after crashing £700,000 Rolls Royce following Man Utd’s victory
🚨 Marcus Rashford was involved in a car accident after the match against Burnley. He was shaken, but suffered no injuries.pic.twitter.com/Z1jLrGqTct
— Galaxy Sports (@GalaxySports001) September 24, 2023
Marcus Rashford was involved in a car crash following Manchester United’s victory over Burnley on Saturday evening. While returning from Turf Moor following his side’s 1-0 win, Rashford is reported to have crashed his vehicle, a Rolls Royce worth around £700,000 ($856,000). According to reports, the forward escaped serious injury, though he was left “shaken” by the incident.
Footage on social media appeared to show Rashford’s car with a sizeable dent in the side. The images suggest that the vehicle may have collided at speed with a nearby traffic island. Police are understood to have been called to the scene, but no ambulance was required and no arrests were made. It’s also said that Bruno Fernandes stopped to help after discovering the scene on his own journey away from Carrington. Neither Rashford nor United have commented publicly on the situation as of yet.
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