Johnny Clegg, South African musician and activist, dies aged 66

Wed 17 July 2019: One of South Africa’s most celebrated musicians, Johnny Clegg, has died at the age of 66, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Known as the “white Zulu”, he was a vocal critic of the apartheid government which ruled until 1994. The British-born musician, who uniquely blended western and Zulu music, […]

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James Bond: Black woman Lashana Lynch ‘is the new 007’

Tue 16 July 2019: Black British actor Lashana Lynch has been cast as 007 in the next James Bond film, Bond 25, reports claim.  The Daily Mail quoted an anonymous “movie insider”, who said that while Daniel Craig would keep his role as James Bond, the 007 code name would be passed along.  “There is a pivotal scene at the start […]

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Nicki Minaj Cancels Saudi Arabia Performance Following Backlash

Tue 09 July 2019: Rapper Nicki Minaj has cancelled a scheduled performance in Saudi Arabia next week, citing her support for the rights of women and the LGBT community. Her headline billing at the festival in Jeddah triggered an outcry from critics of the country’s human rights record. Others questioned how her revealing outfits and […]

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Oscar winner Rami Malek refused to play an ‘Arab terrorist villain’ in Bond 25

Thu 04 July 2019: Egyptian-American actor Rami Malek has revealed he refused to play an Arab terrorist in the next “James Bond” film, ruling out being cast as a religious fundamentalist or ideologically-driven villain. When the Oscar-winning actor was approached to play the villain in the latest 007 film, he only had one demand – that he […]

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After backlash, Kardashian drops ‘Kimono’ name from underwear line

Tue 02 July 2019: “Kimono” is now a no no, Kim Kardashian West said Monday. The pop culture icon announced that she will change the name of her new “Kimono” line of underwear, after being accused of cultural appropriation. Kardashian, who is married to rapper Kanye West, sparked a social media storm last week when […]

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Kim Kardashian’s Kimono underwear brand slammed by Japanese

Wed 26 June 2019: Kim Kardashian West’s newly unveiled shapewear brand ‘Kimono’ has received a furious backlash from Japanese people accusing her of being “ignorant” and “butchering [their] culture.” The reality TV star launched a Spanx-like brand on Tuesday to “celebrate and enhance the shape and curves of women.” However, the brand name ‘Kimono’ seems […]

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Hundreds of Fans pay tribute to Michael Jackson on 10th anniversary of his death

Wed 26 June 2019: Hundreds of fans gathered around the grave of Michael Jackson to honor his memory on Tuesday’s 10th anniversary of his death, while the late King of Pop’s estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity. “Ten years ago today, the world lost a gifted artist and extraordinary humanitarian,” the Jackson estate […]

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Pokemon Go unleashed a new game that features Harry Potter

Fri 21 June 2019: The creators of mobile gaming phenomenon Pokemon Go unleashed a new game on Thursday that features Harry Potter and other characters from the wizarding world made famous in best-selling books and blockbuster movies. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite was co-developed by Pokemon Go developer Niantic Inc and AT&T Inc’s Warner Bros, which […]

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