Monday, March 3, 2025

Author: E Jazz Reporter

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At 2025 Brits, Chappell Roan, Myles Smith & The Last Dinner Party Send Strong Messages in Their Acceptance Speeches

Using your moment on stage to actually say something important — what a concept! Chappell Roan wins international song of the year during the BRIT Awards at The O2 on March 1, 2025 in London, England. JMEnternational/Getty Images Chappell Roan seems to have started a trend with her pointed acceptance speech at the Grammys on Feb.

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Charli XCX Jokes ‘We’re in the Era of Free the Nipple’ in Stunning, Sheer Dress at 2025 BRIT Awards

The ‘Brat’ star, who revealed she’ll”probably do something completely different” on her next album, was the night’s top winner. Charli XCX poses on the red carpet upon arrival for the BRIT Awards in London on March 1, 2025. Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images 2025 BRIT Awards winner Charli XCX was gorgeously draped in a Dilara

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Africa

South Africa: All Eyes On the Budget

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana takes center stage this afternoon as he delivers the much-anticipated 2025 Budget Speech in Parliament, Cape Town – a moment that will outline South Africa’s economic trajectory for the year ahead. With the nation watching, Godongwana will unveil the government’s financial game plan, outlining how resources will be allocated to drive

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BINI Talks ‘BINIverse’ EP, Loving LISA, Their World Tour & More | Music You Should Know | Billboard News

BINI released their new EP ‘BINIverse,’ and the girl group shares the inspiration behind it, what they’re looking forward to on tour, their love for LISA and more! What’s your favorite track off ‘BINIverse?’ Let us know in the comments! Tetris Kelly: So tell me about ‘BINIverse’ and how excited you guys were to release

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10 Months After Voting to Unionize, DistroKid Employees Say Management Needs to Return to the Bargaining Table

After the National Labor Relations Board was effectively rendered powerless by President Trump, the union is ramping up its public pressure campaign. DistroKid Courtesy ofDistroKid Employees of DistroKid are still working without a contract 10 months after they voted to unionize — and now their union is hoping to raise awareness of their plight after

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Yves Discusses Being Unrecognizable in LOONA, Caroline Polachek’s Influence at First U.S. Solo Tour

While the K-pop scene is an ever-evolving landscape whose definition has expanded beyond a specific genre of music, Yves wants her career to change preconceived notions that tend to separate K-pop idols from being considered complete artists. Explore Explore Billboard See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Back in November 2017 when

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Africa

Dancers gear up for Rio Carnival

Rios’s carnival kicked off on February 28th   –   Copyright © africanews Fotoarena/Sipa USA Last updated: 19 hours ago Brazil In Rio’s iconic Sambadrome, musicians and dancers are hard at work, gearing up for the carnival. Every year, an increasing number of groups featuring professional dancers flock to the city.  Among them is Raphaëlle Charron, who

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World News

Diplomatic Drama as Zelenskyy Leaves White House After Oval Office Confrontation with Trump

WASHINGTON, USA — What was intended to be a high-stakes diplomatic discussion between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over Ukraine’s rare-earth minerals turned into a heated exchange on Friday, February 2025. The meeting culminated in Zelenskyy abruptly leaving the White House, leading to the cancellation of a scheduled joint press conference. The

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Africa

Southern Africa: Multiple Disease Outbreaks Heighten Public Health Emergencies for Children Across Eastern and Southern Africa

17 out of 21 countries in the region are experiencing one or more disease outbreaks  Public health emergencies, including outbreaks of cholera, mpox and, more recently, viral haemorrhagic fevers, are posing significant threats to the safety and wellbeing of millions of children in Eastern and Southern Africa, UNICEF said today. The high number of health

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Africa: ‘Cost of Inaction Against Malnutrition Is High’

Monrovia — The organizers and participants of the global conference on nutrition in Paris, Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit 2025, have called on governments and other stakeholders worldwide to integrate nutrition across various sectors to address deficits in nutrition targets. During an online webinar to prepare for the international event which takes place every four years, participants

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Taemin Talks Long Road to First U.S. Tour, Control In His Career and Why He’s No Longer ‘A Frog in a Well’

At Taemin‘s concert at Kings Theatre in New York, the opening show for the K-pop star’s first U.S. tour as a soloist, the 31-year-old thrusts, lunges, and splays his body in an assortment of impromptu, interpretive positions that captivate the sold-out venue. A less experienced performer could have easily fumbled committing to such dauntless dancing.

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Africa

Guinea Bissau: Dr Ceesay Vows to Strengthen Cross-Border Communication Between Gambia and Guinea-Bissau

Dr Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister for Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has vowed to strengthen cross-border communication between the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau as he welcomed Bissau Communications minister to The Gambia. Guinea-Bissau Social Communications Minister Florentino Fernando Dia, was on a working visit to partake in The Gambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations. On Monday, the

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Gambia: UDP Condemns Arrest of Luis Boutanos, Calls for ‘Immediate’ Release

The United Democratic Party (UDP) strongly condemns the arrest of Mr. Luis Boutanos, a Gambian citizen, on 17th February 2025, for expressing his frustration with the Barrow Government’s governance of The Gambia. Mr. Boutanos’ arrest, reportedly stemming from a social media video in which he criticized the government, is a blatant violation of his constitutional

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E-Technology

Wicked Is Finally Getting Its True Theme Park Moment at Universal Fan Fest Nights

It’s good to see them, isn’t it? Elphaba and Glinda will be joining the line-up at Universal Fan Fest Nights. The after-hours fandom celebration will debut the highly anticipated Wicked meet-and-greet at Universal Studios Hollywood for theme park and movie fans during the separately ticketed event. This follows up the characters’ recent short stints at

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World News

King Charles Ignores Major Opportunity to Reconcile With Prince Harry

King Charles has reportedly missed another opportunity to mend relations with Prince Harry after failing to acknowledge the significance of the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games during a recent engagement. While visiting Imperial College London’s Centre for Injury Studies, the monarch spoke with former Army captain and para-sports athlete David Henson, who previously competed in

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Europe’s New AI Weather Model Is Faster, Smarter, and Free—Here’s What to Know

The European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) just launched an AI-powered forecasting model, which the center says outperforms state-of-the-art physics-based models by up to 20%. The model is dubbed the Artificial Intelligence Forecasting System (AIFS). According to an ECMWF release, the new model operates at faster speeds than physics-based models and takes approximately 1,000

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Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Resolve Longstanding Border Dispute

By Eurasianet – Feb 25, 2025, 1:00 PM CST Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan have signed a border delimitation agreement, marking a significant resolution to their long-standing frontier dispute. The agreement is expected to boost regional trade and cooperation, with a trilateral summit planned between Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Kyrgyzstan is strengthening border controls to comply with

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Myriam Hernández Triumphantly Returns to Viña del Mar After 23 Years: ‘I Dreamed of This Moment’

“I dreamed of this moment,” says the iconic singer on her first concert at the festival in 23 years. Myriam Hernndez at press conference in Via del Mar. Fernando Gutirrez Espaol Iconic Chilean songstress Myriam Hernández graced the stage on Monday (Feb. 24) at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival, marking her first performance

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Africa

Gambia: Barrow Inaugurates First High Voltage Energy Infrastructure Project in Salaji

President Adama Barrow yesterday presided over the inauguration of the country’s first high voltage flagship energy infrastructure project at a colourful ceremony held at Salaji. The event formed part of activities marking The Gambia’s Diamond Jubilee anniversary. The project, undertaken by the National Water and Electricity Company under the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project

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World News

Phil Collins, 74, Shares Heartbreaking Health Update: ‘I’ve Been Very Sick’

Legendary musician Phil Collins, 74, has opened up about his deteriorating health, revealing that his ongoing medical struggles have forced him into retirement. In a candid interview with MOJO magazine, the Genesis frontman admitted, “I’ve been sick. I mean very sick.” Collins, who retired after his final performance with Genesis at London’s O2 Arena in

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John Legend Wins Over Olivia Kuper Harris After Jazz-Infused ‘Voice’ Audition

Taking on Doris Day’s timeless ballad “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” the Dallas-born singer draped the room in nostalgia. Olivia Kuper Harris performed in ‘The Voice: Blind Auditions’. The Voice/NBC Olivia Kuper Harris didn’t just step onto The Voice stage—she transported it to another era. Taking on Doris Day’s timeless ballad “Dream a Little

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Africa

Egypt dismisses rival authority in Sudan, supports military rule

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty attends his meeting with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.   –   Copyright © africanews Bilal Hussein/Copyright 2025 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 2 hours ago Egypt Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held discussions with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef El-Sherif in

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Hong Kong’s finance chief may legalise basketball betting to raise revenue

Hong Kong’s finance chief is considering raising government revenues by legalising basketball betting as part of measures to tackle the city’s close-to-HK$100 billion (US$12.9 billion) fiscal deficit, the Post has learned. Two days before Paul Chan Mo-po’s budget speech, an insider confirmed on Monday that authorities could allow the Hong Kong Jockey Club to expand

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Perilous routes

Traveling from Lahore to Quetta via Zhob and DG Khan has become a threatening journey due to lack of security. Over the last few months, the situation has turned even worse. Recently, I traveled from Lahore to Quetta via Multan-DG Khan road. This route is a bit better in terms of infrastructure. But unluckily it’s

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Shakira’s Medellín Concert Postponed Due to Stage Safety Concerns

The roof of the stage installed at Estadio Atanasio Girardot endured damage, concert promoter Pramo Presenta said. Shakira performs onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Espaol Shakira‘s concert in Medellín, Colombia, that was scheduled for Monday (Feb. 24) has been

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Experience Tyler, the Creator’s ‘Chromakopia: The World Tour’ in L.A. | All Access | Billboard News

Tyler, the Creator lit up L.A. with his ‘Chromakopia: The World Tour’ concert, and we’re taking you inside the Tyler-filled night. From fans sharing their favorite tracks to singing songs from his discography, keep watching to experience the fun! What’s your favorite track from Chromakopia? Let us know in the comments below! Tyler, the Creator:

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Dave Chappelle Accepts President’s Award at NAACP Image Awards: ‘We Got a Lot of Work to Do’

“Countless others have recognized him for his genius in comedy, but we’re honoring him for his fearless social commentary,” said NAACP president/CEO Derrick Johnson. Dave Chapelle during his “Saturday Night Live” monologue on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images “I won a lot of awards recently, but this one tonight is probably

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Keke Palmer, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar & More Win Big at 2025 NAACP Image Awards: Full List

Keke Palmer was named entertainer of the year at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards, which were held at Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Calif. on Saturday (Feb. 22). The other nominees in the category were Cynthia Erivo, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart and Shannon Sharpe. Palmer also won outstanding host in a reality/reality competition, game show or variety series or special

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Africa

Africa: Official List of Candidates for the Election of the Next President of the African Development Bank

The Steering Committee of the Board of Governors on the Election of the President of the African Development Bank met on 11 and 12 February 2025 at the Bank Group’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Steering Committee, after examining the candidatures cleared the following list of candidates for the office of the President of

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‘Grosse Pointe Blank’ Director George Armitage Dead at 82

‘Grosse Pointe Blank’ Director George Armitage Dead at 82 Published February 21, 2025 6:13 PM PST George Armitage, famous for directing movies like “Grosse Pointe Blank” and “Miami Blues,” is dead … this publication has learned. The longtime Hollywood producer and director’s niece tells this publication … George died last Saturday surrounded by family, including his wife

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Africa: African Development Bank Partners With Interpol to Combat Financial Crime and Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts in Africa

The African Development Bank Group has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of Intent with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) today. The Bank Group is the first multilateral development bank to establish such a collaboration with Interpol. The Letter of Intent was signed

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In Canada: Power Players Event Finds New Home, Indie Music Association Pulls Out of SXSW

Billboard Canada Power Players is returning in 2025, and it’s moving to Toronto’s NXNE. The authoritative ranking of the music business’s most powerful executives — an official extension of Billboard’s Power 100 list — expanded to Canada in 2024. The event brought a who’s-who of industry leaders to a packed celebration at Toronto’s tallest building

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