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Revealed: how London’s Olympic stadium is transformed during the summer

Timelapse video shows venue being converted for gigs, baseball, athletics and truck racing

Evening Standard

Timelapse video shows transformation of London stadium from West Ham ground to multi-use venue this summer

Footage shows how former Olympic stadium was transformed for baseball games, monster truck show and concerts

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift, SZA and Doja Cat lead 2023 MTV VMA nominations

Swift has a chance to become the most awarded artist in VMA history

The Independent UK

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Obama’s Summer Playlist 2023 is here: we pick our favourite tracks

The ex-President’s excellent music taste careers from J Hus, to Bob Dylan, to Rosalía

Evening Standard

‘Our feminist ancestor’: Ama Ata Aidoo, author, activist and African heroine

In her writing, she depicted bold African women; in her activism, she nurtured and inspired people everywhere

The Guardian - UK

Who is pop star Anitta? Singer performing ahead of Man City vs Inter Milan Champions League final

Brazilian pop star performing ahead of Champions League final

Manchester Evening News

'Inter Milan have been unstoppable this season': Grammy Award-nominated artist Alesso backs Italians in Champions League final

The Swedish DJ will be performing in the Champions League final Kick Off Show by Pepsi alongside Burna Boy and Anitta

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Burna Boy review – historic gig is a swaggering, star-studded triumph

This is the first time an African artist has headlined a stadium in the UK, and Burna Boy rises to the occasion with emotion and energy – aided by guests J Hus, Stormzy, Dave and Popcaan

The Guardian - UK

Cannes 2023: Tom Hanks & Scarlett Johansson on red carpet for new Wes Anderson movie

This Tuesday at the Cannes Film Festival, the spotlight is on a filmmaker with a very recognisable cinematic style: Wes Anderson. His new movie "Asteroid City" includes an all-star cast, with Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Edward Norton and many more. It's his third film to be presented in Cannes after…

France 24

Typewriter artist ‘pleasantly surprised’ Burna Boy liked his depiction of him

James Cook’s depiction of singer Burna Boy took between 60 to 70 hours to create.

The Independent UK

Fortnite x Coachella: earn rewards, visit Coachella Island and grab the bad bunny emote

Coachella is coming back to Fortnite with a dedicated Island, more quests, free rewards, and new emotes to get you into the festival spirit.

Daily Mirror

Want the real Afrobeats experience? For many Black Angelenos, that means a trip to Africa

LOS ANGELES — The first thing Dee Williams noticed was that it felt like home.

Los Angeles Times

'Ronaldinho came straight up to me and I was in shock': Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy reveals favourite football memories

Burna Boy is also set to perform the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show by Pepsi, an opportunity he is relishing

FourFourTwo

How African music from Burna Boy and Rema to Tems and Libianca has conquered the UK mainstream

The unique sounds of the continent have been embraced by British music fans

Evening Standard

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J. Cole, Burna Boy, Usher and Drake to headline 2023 Dreamville Festival in Raleigh

RALEIGH, N.C. — J. Cole, Burna Boy, Usher and Drake will headline the 2023 Dreamville Festival in Raleigh.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s no good if gigs become the preserve of the posh’ – the crisis facing live music in Britain

Who will fill Britain’s eight new arenas now ticket prices are soaring? Is it true many bands would earn more stacking shelves? And how can official Taylor Swift tickets cost £4,000? Our writer investigates

AFP

Missing a beat: Music stars absent from Nigeria's vote campaign

Lagos (AFP) - Nigeria's Afrobeats resonates all over Africa, and in the West, where young people sing and dance to the rhythms of Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tems.

The Conversation

AKA: slain South African rapper was a once-in-a-generation pop culture sensation

AKA, South Africa’s most recognisable name in hip-hop, was gunned down – with his friend, celebrity chef Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane – outside a restaurant along Durban’s popular night spot Florida Road on 10 February.

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Evening Standard

Popcaan: Great Is He album review - sunny and hummable

It all flows along almost too smoothly,

Evening Standard

Afro Nation Portugal 2023: Line-up, dates and how to get tickets

The world’s biggest Afro beats festival will return to Portimão’s sun-kissed coast this summer from June 28 to 30

The Orange County Register

Coachella 2023 festival lineup: 6 big takeaways

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The lineup for the 2023 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival arrived Tuesday, and with headliners Bad Bunny, Blackpink and Frank Ocean at the top of the bill it’s clear the global drift of Coachella in recent years is here to stay.

Miami Herald

The ‘world’s biggest Afrobeats festival’ is coming to Miami. Here are some of the acts

MIAMI — Miami, get ready for an Afrobeats take over.

WEKU

The Burna Boy philosophy: 'Anybody not comfortable with my reality is not my fan'

Burna Boy opens up about his connection to his fans, his home, and the ways he makes sense of who he is as a person and who he is as a performer.

Evening Standard

Who is Asake? The Nigerian singer-songwriter who sold out the O2 Brixton Academy in minutes

Asake released his debut album Mr. Money with the Vibe this year

Nottingham Post

BBC Strictly Come Dancing final dances and songs confirmed but 'rule change' called for by fans

The final airs this Saturday

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