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Meet Liyah London: the Durban sensation redefining pop and hip hop

Explore the journey of Liyah London, a Durban-born musician who is making waves in the global music scene with her unique sound and collaborations

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Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Tyla announces first-ever South African tour in December 2024

Tyla's team, in partnership with Showtime and Anything Goes, promised that ticket details will be coming soon.

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Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Usher responds to deleted tweets amid P Diddy arrest: ‘Account got hacked’

Fans quickly connected the dots, noticing the timing of the tweet deletions alongside Diddy's legal troubles.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Tyla’s local 'Tygers' fuming as all expenses paid Coke Studio competition excludes Mzansi entrants

“I support everything, but not this! There are South Africans who want to see Tyla live so badly, but it’s not affordable for everyone, especially those living far from JHB (like me),” wrote @haileybeibsnews.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Usher and Tyla added to impressive Coke Studios 2024 lineup

The two artists have been making headlines since the year began, recognised for their achievements and talent.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

‘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’.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Usher tells new dad Justin Bieber to ‘savour the magic moments’ with newborn son

Usher has dished out some advice to new dad Justin Bieber after he welcomed his first child with wife Hailey Bieber.

Lifestyle Family Parenting
Bang Showbiz|Published

Usher postpones tour at last minute to give his body ‘a second to rest and heal’

In a move that has left his fans furious, Usher has announced he is postponing his tour at the last minute to give his body ‘a second’ to ‘rest and heal’.

Entertainment Music International
Bang Showbiz|Published

Usher gets Lifetime Achievement Award at BET Awards 2024

The 45-year-old singer, who was also crowned Best Male R&B Pop Artist went on to pay tribute to all the fathers who are being generals and providing their sons with the motivation to be our future Black leaders.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Usher: I don’t eat on Wednesdays

Musician Usher has revealed that he doesn't eat on Wednesdays.

Lifestyle Health Fitness
Bang Showbiz|Published

Usher to receive Lifetime Achievement BET Award

The ‘Yeah’ hitmaker will be honoured for his career achievements at the BET Awards at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on June 30.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Thandiswa Mazwai reminds people why she is SA’s beloved songbird after concert release

After an incredible concert earlier this week that was lauded on social media, the singer of the hit song ‘Nizalwa Ngoobani’ offered fervent gratitude to her team, claiming it was a dream come true.

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Anita Nkonki|Published

Why Usher is currently all the rage in the music world

The American singer-songwriter released ‘Coming Home’ on Friday, his ninth studio album in his highly successful career.

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Karishma Dipa|Published

Usher's ex-wife Tameka Foster surprised by his wedding news

The 45-year-old pop star tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Jennifer on Super Bowl Sunday while they were in Las Vegas for his performance at the half time show.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Swizz Beatz praises Alicia Keys and Usher’s Super Bowl performance: ‘We don’t do negative vibes on this side we make history’

Alicia Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz had the perfect reaction to all the ‘negative vibes’ over her and Usher’s Super Bowl performance.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Watch this! Usher electrifies Super Bowl crowd

The slow jam king held his own as he captured the magic of his late-1990s, early-aughts fame with a 13-minute, career-spanning medley including hits like ‘Love In This Club’ and ‘OMG’

Entertainment Celebrity News
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Adele reveals why she won't be attending the Super Bowl

After being underwhelmed by her 2023 Super Bowl experience Adele won’t be in the crowd at Allegiant Stadium.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Bang Showbiz|Published

All eyes on Usher ahead of Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show

‘Where’s Usher?’ That’s the big question ahead of the superstar’s highly anticipated Super Bowl performance.

Entertainment Music International
Oluthando Keteyi|Published