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Inside Tyla’s unstoppable 2024: Chart-topping hits, awards, and international acclaim
A deep dive into how Tyla conquered the world, transitioning from an up-and-coming artist to a global superstar.
South African artists dominate nominations at the 2024 MTV EMAs
Excitement builds as South African artists shine at the 2024 MTV EMAs, with Tyla leading multiple nominations in a landmark celebration of music talent.
Tyla announced as the musical headliner at Victoria’s Secrets Fashion Show
The show returns after a brief recess, showcasing Victoria’s Secret’s most extended fashion choices and featuring some of the best models strutting their stuff.
‘Y’all are doing too much and it’s disgusting!’ Cardi B defends Tyla
“Y’all criticise so much that you’re not even realising you’re bullying this girl,” she said.
‘Water’ hitmaker Tyla accused of being an entitled and snobbish African, Joe Budden agrees
From a force to be reckoned with to an ‘Uppity African’, Americans are now accusing Tyla of being ‘too big for her boots’.
Tyla trolled for asking Halle Bailey to hold her award at the MTV VMAs
It all started when the ‘Water’ hitmaker asked her music peers to help her with the award while she gave her acceptance speech.
One award at a time! Tyla is filling up her accolades stand with back to back wins
This year alone, she has received five international awards and five local awards.
‘I represent amapiano!’ Tyla says as she accepts her MTV VMA for Best Afrobeats award
During her acceptance speech for her award, Tyla reflected on her win, calling it ‘special, but also bittersweet’.
LOOK: Tyla brightens up the VMAs red carpet in revealing mini dress
Award-winning singer Tyla rocks the red carpet at the year’s VMAs.
‘This just proves that African music can be pop music too’ - Tyla on her VMAs win
The 22-year-old took home the Best Afrobeats honours for her viral song, ‘Water’.
Tyla wins at the MTV VMAs as Taylor Swift again urges US fans to vote
Swift won the Video of the Year for Fortnight, which also featured Post Malone, and thanked her loyal Swifties for bestowing her with the fan-chosen award, which she took home for the third straight year.
Award-winning presenter Tshego Koke is joining Channel O after eight years on MTV Base
SAFTA award winning presenter Tshego Koke has left MTV Base to join rivals Channel O.
Amber Rose claims Kanye West was 'telling the truth' with infamous VMAs rant at Taylor Swift
The 40-year-old star - who was in a relationship with the 'Gold Digger' rapper at the time - has reflected on the infamous moment he crashed Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 VMAs.
Halle Bailey warns fans there will be ‘hell to pay’ if she hears she has ‘pregnancy nose’ again
‘The Little Mermaid’ actress, 23, has been at the centre of rumours she is expecting a child with her 26-year-old rapper boyfriend DDG.
Bun in the oven, ma'am? Halle Bailey sparks pregnancy rumours
A pregnant looking Halle Baily and boyfriend DDG spotted in California.
Rema set to headline SA’s Hey Neighbour festival alongside Kendrick Lamar
Award-winning afrobeats star Rema has been announced as one of the headliners for Hey Neighbour.
Chris Brown claps back at Tinashe, trolls her musical catalogue: ‘Shawty career is non-existent’
The Grammy Award winning R&B star has fired back at Tinashe after she suggested that she regretted their collaboration.
NSYNC return with first new song in 20 years
The group's new tune, 'Better Place', appears in a trailer for forthcoming DreamWorks Animation film 'Trolls Band Together. '
WATCH: Rema pays homage to afrobeats legends Davido, Burna Boy and Wizkid during VMAs speech
During his speech, Rema paid homage to the likes of 2Baba, Don Jazzy, Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy, who paved the way.
Selena Gomez praised for sneering over Chris Brown’s MTV VMA nomination
The 30-year-old singer and actress was captured on film pulling a distinctly displeased expression when the 34-year-old rapper’s name was mentioned.
WATCH: Nicki Minaj reminds MTV VMAs why she is the Queen of Rap with her fire performances
Host of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards and recipient of the best hip hop video trophy, Nicki Minaj flexed her rap skills at this year’s ceremony.
WATCH: What really went down between Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake at VMAs?
Video footage that went viral appeared to show the pair having an angry exchange backstage during the event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
All Taylor Swift does is win, racks up 9 trophies at MTV VMAs 2023
Performers at the ceremony included Demi Lovato, Lil Wayne, Olivia Rodrigo, host Nicki Minaj and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, who received the Global Icon award.
Keke Palmer says hosting MTV VMAS will be 'insane'
Keke Palmer thinks hosting the MTV Video Music Awards will be an ’insane’ experience.
The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch confirmed for MTV VMAs
The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are among the latest names confirmed to be performing at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards.