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AMVCA On 53 Extra: 53 Extra hits the red carpet and goes behind the scenes at the AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Join in on the fun and excitement as 53 Extra mingles with Africa’s biggest stars at the AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards pre-cocktail party. Eku and Dolapo are on the red carpet, chatting to your favourite stars and some of the nominees on their expectations of the awards. Later the winners share their triumph and excitement backstage and at the official after party DJ Xclusive is on the decks as the celebrities show off their dance moves. M-Net Africa’s MD Biola Alabi is the studio guest,catch 53 Extra on AfricaMagic Entertainment on Mondays at 21:00 CAT. Lies That Bind: Set in Kenya, Lies That Bind tells the story of a family faced with polygamy, the death of the bread winner and feuds and focuses on the Juma’s, drama, intrigue, love and suspense that confronts their daily lives. Richard Juma has seven children with his three wives, Joyce, Edith and Salome. Upon his death, he leaves behind considerable wealth and many secrets. This is when the drama starts as family members turn on each other, with everyone wanting a piece of the pie. Tune in to AfricaMagic Entertainment from 25 March at 20:00 CAT for Lies That Bind. The Real Housewives of Atlanta: The Southern housewives return for new adventures. Kandi, Phaedra and Cynthia are exploring new entrepreneurial endeavours with their signature boldness and innate sense of humour. Kim is madly in love and pregnant. NeNe isn’t as lucky as her relationship with Gregg is on the brink of divorce and Sheree’s plans for her dream house aren’t going as smoothly as she would like. While juggling families and careers, these sassy women live their triumphs and frustrations out loud. Through their drive and ambition, they prove they’re more than just your typical housewife. They’re entrepreneurs, mothers and they go through life with typical Southern feistiness. Catch the new and exciting season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta on M-Net West at 21:00CAT from Sunday, 24 March. Oscar Pistorius, What Really Happened?: DStv viewers will get the chance to delve deeper into the tragic case that shocked the world – the fatal shooting of model and TV star Reeva Steenkamp by her boyfriend, Paralympic champion and sporting icon Oscar Pistorius. Known as the ‘Blade Runner’, Oscar Pistorius faces charges of the premeditated murder of his girlfriend, model and reality TV star Reeva Steenkamp. Oscar has pleaded not guilty, claiming the shooting was a terrible accident, as he mistook her for a burglar. But this extraordinary case has left many asking – was this a terrible accident, or something more sinister? Oscar Pistorius, What Really Happened? airs on Sunday 24 March at 20:55CAT. Comedy Centric All Stars: Get ready for some great laughs with Comedy Centric All Stars and the hosts Bill Bellamy and Anthony Anderson. Some of America’s favourite comedians, including Sherri Shepherd, Tony Rock, George Walace, Lil’ Rel, George Wilborn and Gary Owen deliver their funniest lines in this two-hour special, as they honour comedian George Wallace.Tune in to BET for Centric Comedy All Stars on Saturday, 23 March at 22:00 CAT. The Eddie Murphy Special: Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler and Russell Brand are among the throng of comedy nerds turned superstars who came out to pay homage at the first-ever televised tribute to comedic superstar Eddie Murphy. This special pays homage to Murphy’s journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, to the record-breaking Raw, which remains the highest grossing stand-up film of all time, to his indelible characters and impressions from Saturday Night Live including Buckwheat, Gumby, Mr. Robinson and James Brown. The Eddie Murphy Special will air on Monday 25 March at 20:05 CAT. Poetic Justice: This one will definitely take you back in time. This Oscar -nominated film stars Janet as a young woman who works as a hairdresser by day but moonlights as a poet to make sense of the deaths of her mother and her lover. The late MC Tupac Shakur features as a mail carrier who uses hip-hop to transcend the temptations of life in the ’hood. They are thrown together on a chance road trip that proves a catalyst for hope, love and personal transformation. Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker John Singleton, you can watch Poetic Justice on Saturday 23 March at 20:00 CAT.
Reza’s African Kitchen: Reza Mahammad is one of the UK’s top Indian restaurateurs and food TV stars. In this new series, Reza takes viewers on an unforgettable visual journey as he explores South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana and Mozambique. Discovering delicacies and rustling up traditional African cuisine while adding his own personal touch, Reza also meets the locals, takes in Africa’s astounding beauty and learns about its fascinating history. Tune in from Monday 25 at 11:50 and 17:15 CAT. ]]>
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Ice Spice returns with “Gimmie A Light”
Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated global superstar Ice Spice returns with “Gimmie A Light” — the first official single from her forthcoming debut album Y2K. Set for release via 10K Projects/Capitol Records, the massively anticipated Y2K is due out later this year. Go here to stream/download “Gimmie A Light,” and check out the video here.
Produced by Ice Spice’s longtime collaborator RiotUSA — who also handled production on career-defining hits like her gold-certified breakout single “Munch (Feelin U)” — “Gimmie A Light” centers on a sample from dancehall legend Sean Paul’s 2002 single “Gimme the Light.” With all the effortless star power that made her an icon soon after emerging from New York drill scene, the Bronx Baddie unleashes a two-minute anthem spotlighting her whip-smart bars, rapid-fire delivery, and potent vocal command. Slick and self-possessed, the result is a high-energy track stacked with bouncy beats and irresistible hooks.
For the video to “Gimmie A Light,” Ice Spice once again joined forces with fellow New York City natives George and Frederick Buford, aka The Evil Twins — the fast-rising filmmaking duo behind the visuals for past hits like “Deli” and “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2” (her platinum-certified, chart-topping 2023 collaboration with PinkPantheress). Equal parts fantasy and hyperreality, “Gimmie A Light” places Ice Spice in a dizzying sequence of high-glamour scenarios: sipping Patrón El Alto on the dancefloor with a shiny piece of bling bearing her own likeness; posing with fat stacks of cash in her J’adore Dior baby tee; twerking in the back of a hot-pink Range Rover, surrounded by stuffed animals as the smoke-filled SUV speeds through the streets of her hometown.
Last month at Coachella, Ice Spice thrilled the crowd with a sneak-peak performance of “Gimmie A Light.” Her debut at the famed festival instantly drew raves from the likes of UPROXX, who proclaimed that Ice Spice “will almost certainly headline Coachella in the near future if her trajectory continues.”
Due out later this year, Y2K has been hailed as one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2024. With its title nodding to her birthday (January 1, 2000), Ice Spice’s full-length debut will also include her recent smash single “Think U The Shit (Fart).” The album arrives on the heels of her widely acclaimed debut EP Like..? — a 2023 release that landed on best-of-the-year lists from Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, and more and featured hits like “Munch (Feelin U)” and the platinum-selling “In Ha Mood” and “Princess Diana.”
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Dennis Bergkamp: 55 Years of Football Brilliance
Dennis Bergkamp, the legendary Dutch footballer, celebrated his 55th birthday today amidst a global outpouring of love and admiration from fans, clubs, and football personalities.
🇳🇱🥳 Happy Birthday to Dennis Bergkamp! What a magnificent player. pic.twitter.com/NVB7bsrBGT
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) May 10, 2024
Known for his exceptional skill and contributions to both Ajax and Arsenal, Bergkamp’s birthday has become a worldwide celebration of his illustrious career, highlighting his impact on the sport and his enduring legacy.
From Ajax to Arsenal, Bergkamp’s artistry on the pitch has left an indelible mark, with fans and experts alike hailing him as one of the greatest players in football history.
There will never be another Dennis Bergkamp 👑🇳🇱pic.twitter.com/qoxxC4ya2O
— Gunners (@Gunnersc0m) May 10, 2024
As the tributes pour in, it’s clear that Bergkamp’s influence extends far beyond the trophies and accolades, cementing his place in the hearts of football fans worldwide.
Happy birthday, Dennis Bergkamp, and here’s to many more years of celebrating your remarkable contribution to the beautiful game
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Charli XCX Releases ‘360’ Video Featuring All-Star Cast
Charli XCX today releases ‘360’ – the fourth track taken from her highly anticipated forthcoming new album ‘BRAT’.
You can listen HERE and watch the Aidan Zamiri-directed video HERE.
The blockbuster video stars an impressive all-star cast of friends and collaborators including Julia Fox, Chloë Sevigny, Gabbriette, Alex Consani, Rachel Sennott, Emma Chamberlain, A. G. Cook, Hari Nef, Isamaya Ffrench, Matisse Andrews, Quenlin Blackwell, Sakura Bready, Chloe Cherry, Greer Cohen, Anna Collins, Blizzy McGuire, Tess McMillan, Salem Mitchell, Peri Rosenzweig, Richie Shazam and Niki Takesh.
‘BRAT’, Charli’s eagerly awaited sixth studio album, will be released on Friday 7th June and promises to be an exhilarating club record built around high art references and social commentary. The album includes the hit single ‘Von dutch’ – the brash and synth heavy first taste of the record – alongside recent releases ‘Club classics’ and ‘B2b’.
You can pre-order ‘BRAT’ HERE and pre-save ‘BRAT’ HERE.
In support of ‘BRAT’, Charli will be embarking on her biggest ever headline shows in arenas throughout the UK in November and December. Charli is also teaming up with longtime collaborator Troye Sivan for their highly anticipated co-headline US arena tour ‘Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat’, including a newly announced second show at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Tickets can be found HERE.
Charli threw a momentous Boiler Room in New York’s Brooklyn in February to launch the ‘BRAT’ campaign with A. G. Cook, George Daniel, Finn Keane and Doss. The show broke the record for the most ever RSVPs to a Boiler Room event, with over 40k people registering to attend. Featuring special guest appearances from the likes of Addison Rae and Julia Fox, the show has easily become one of the viral moments of the year. You can watch the full stream of ‘Boiler Room & Charli XCX Presents: PARTYGIRL’ HERE.
Alongside her new album, Charli has been working on multiple film & TV projects following the breakout success of her Barbie soundtrack contribution ‘Speed Drive’ last year. She is co-executive producing the score for the A24 film ‘Mother Mary’ with Jack Antonoff and also producing original music for Benito Skinner’s series ‘Overcompensating’ on Prime Video. In addition, Charli will star in the Daniel Goldhaberremake of 1978 cult horror film ‘Faces of Death’.
Avant-pop and electronic superstar Charli XCX has become an iconic figure in the arts, having helped expand the landscape of popular music over the last decade by seamlessly traversing the underground and mainstream with her artistic output. Over the course of a trailblazing career, the multi-hyphenate creative has earned critical acclaim for her innovative style and entrepreneurial spirit and seen her forward-thinking approach reshape pop culture in the process.
Her lasting impact was cemented last year when Charli was honoured with the Visionary Award at the annual Ivor Novellos in London, while she also received the Powerhouse Award at Billboard’s Women In Music ceremony in March and the ASCAP Global Impact Award earlier this week.
Charli XCX assets can be found here.
‘BRAT’ Tracklist:
1. 360
2. Club classics
3. Sympathy is a knife
4. I might say something stupid
5. Talk talk
6. Von dutch
7. Everything is romantic
8. Rewind
9. So I
10. Girl, so confusing
11. Apple
12. B2b
13. Mean girls
14. I think about it all the time
15. 365
Charli XCX 2024 Tour Dates:
Sat 01/06/24 – Barcelona, Spain – Primavera (Live) – Sold Out
Fri 07/06/24 – London, UK – Outernet (PARTYGIRL DJ Set) – Sold Out
Tue 11/06/24 – New York, NY – Knockdown Center (Live) – Sold Out
Wed 12/06/24 – Chicago, IL – Radius (Live) – Sold Out
Sat 15/06/24 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine (Live) – Sold Out
Wed 19/06/24 – Mexico City, Mexico – Club Loo Loo (PARTYGIRL DJ Set) – Sold Out
Fri 21/06/24 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Club Zig (PARTYGIRL DJ Set) – Sold Out
Fri 28/05/24 – Somerset, UK – Glastonbury Festival (PARTYGIRL DJ Set) – Sold Out
Sat 14/09/24 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Mon 16/09/24 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell
Wed 18/09/24 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Fri 20/09/24 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
Mon 23/09/24 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Wed 25/09/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Thu 26/09/24 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Sat 28/09/24 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Mon 30/09/24 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Wed 02/10/24 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Thu 03/10/24 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sat 05/10/24 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Sun 06/10/24 – Orlando, FL – Kia Center
Wed 09/10/24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Fri 11/10/24 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Sun 13/10/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Tue 15/10/24 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Wed 16/10/24 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Fri 18/10/24 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
Sun 20/10/24 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Tue 22/10/24 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Wed 23/10/24 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Wed 27/11/24 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Arena
Thu 28/11/24 – London, UK – The O2
Fri 29/11/24 – Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena
Mon 02/12/24 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Arena
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