In a touching display of compassion that has captured hearts across the globe, pop superstar Taylor Swift has quietly donated $100,000 to help a 2-year-old fan named Lilah Smoot fight a devastating battle against stage 4 brain cancer. The generous gesture, made through a GoFundMe campaign, not only provided crucial financial relief to Lilah’s family […]
In the heart of Ethiopia’s Oromia region, where the echoes of the late Hachalu Hundessa’s soul-stirring music still resonate, his widow, Fantu Demisse, is transforming grief into hope. Through the Hachalu Hundessa Foundation, Fantu has become a beacon of change, channeling her late husband’s legacy of justice, dignity, and unity into transformative humanitarian initiatives. Her […]
In a poignant fusion of real-life tragedy and cinematic artistry, the docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab has captivated the world stage, premiering at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2025, to an unprecedented 23-minute standing ovation—the longest in the festival’s history. Directed by acclaimed Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, the film […]
On July 17, 2025, the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival commenced with a poignant and polarizing moment as Israeli actress Gal Gadot, renowned for her role as Wonder Woman, delivered a tearful speech that transformed the event into a platform for her political views. Held in Jerusalem, the festival, a significant celebration of Israeli and international […]
In a monumental moment for artistic control and creative ownership, global superstar Taylor Swift has successfully purchased the master recordings of her first six albums, reclaiming full control over her music catalog. The announcement, made via an emotional handwritten letter posted on her website on Friday, May 30, 2025, marks the culmination of a years-long […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The literary world mourns the loss of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the celebrated Kenyan novelist, playwright, and scholar, who passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, herself an author, announced his passing on Facebook, stating, “He lived a full life, fought a good fight. […]
•Marks Historic Milestone for MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea In a vibrant fusion of dancehall and global pop energy, the electrifying anthem “Shake It To The Max (FLY)” by MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea has stormed onto the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 91 for the week ending May 31, 2025. This […]
New York, USA| In a chilling and emotionally charged testimony, singer and former model Cassie Ventura took the witness stand Tuesday as the star witness in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Her testimony marked a pivotal moment in the high-profile case, as she recounted years of alleged […]
•Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Harrowing Trial as Prosecutors Unveil Allegations of Violence, Coercion, and Criminal Enterprise New York, NY| Once hailed as a titan of the music industry and a cultural icon who helped shape hip-hop’s mainstream trajectory, Sean “Diddy” Combs now stands trial facing explosive allegations that threaten to erase his legacy and potentially […]
•The Incident has Raised Questions and Concerns in Equal Measure London/Dublin/Hargeisa| Celebrated Somali singer Najma Nashaad has reportedly sought asylum in Ireland after arriving in the United Kingdom to attend the highly anticipated Somali Week Festival in London. Her unexpected departure from the UK before the event’s commencement has sent ripples across the Somali music […]
