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Pras Michel born Prakazrel Michel and best known as a member of the Fugees has officially begun serving a 14-year federal prison sentence. Why He Was Sentenced Michel was convicted in 2023 on multiple charges, including: Money laundering Illegal lobbying Acting as an unregistered foreign agent Witness tampering and conspiracy Prosecutors said he funneled millions…
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In the story of Afrobeats, there are stars and then there are the people who build the stage those stars stand on. Don Jazzy born Michael Collins Ajereh belongs firmly in the latter category. For over two decades, he hasn’t just made hits. He’s engineered systems, shaped sound, and quietly constructed one of the most…
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It wasn’t just a concert, it was a city-sized moment. Shakira pulled off one of the biggest live performances of her career with a free show on the iconic Copacabana Beach, drawing an estimated 2 million fans. A Pop Spectacle at Scale Massive crowds stretching across the shoreline, a setlist packed with global hits, and…
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Some careers define eras. Others define the industry itself. Dolly Parton was celebrated as a true industry icon, receiving widespread praise for a career that has consistently pushed boundaries while remaining rooted in authenticity. A Legacy Built on Fearlessness At a recent industry event, Keith Urban described Parton as “fearless”a fitting word for an artist…
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For an artist who’s spent the last few years blurring genre lines and dominating streaming, Post Malone is making a move that feels almost old-school: He’s choosing the album over the moment. The chart-topping star has postponed dates on his “Big Ass Stadium Tour” to focus on completing what’s shaping up to be a massive…
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Two decades in, Fally Ipupa isn’t looking back he’s scaling up. The Congolese superstar is marking 20 years in the game with a pair of major stadium shows, including a headline moment at the iconic Stade de France. It’s a milestone that doesn’t just celebrate longevity, it underscores how far African music has traveled on…
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In an industry where contracts are often buried in fine print, Taylor Swift may have quietly rewritten the rules. Years after signing her landmark agreement with Universal Music Group, a clause tucked into the deal is now back in focus, one that could trigger a massive $800 million payout to artists as the label prepares…
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The wait is over. Asake has officially released his highly anticipated fourth studio album, M$NEY, marking one of the biggest Afrobeats drops of 2026. After weeks of buildup, teasers, and global anticipation, the project arrived today (May 1), signaling a new chapter not just in his music, but in his career. A 13-Track Statement…
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The story isn’t over at least not musically. A final album from David Allan Coe is set to be released later this year, offering fans one last chapter from one of country music’s most controversial and influential voices. A Lost Project, Found Again According to reports, the still-untitled album was originally recorded in 2017 but…
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AFRICA’S MONEY LIST 25 — The Architects of Economic Power Mohamed Mansour : The Architecture of Diversified State-Linked Capital In the upper structure of African and Middle Eastern wealth, there exists a category of capital that is not defined by a single industry or flagship empire, but by strategic positioning across sectors that sit close…