Selena Gomez will make her hosting debut on Saturday May 14 with Post Malone
Award-winning singer and songwriter Selena Gomez announced her plans to host the Saturday Night Live on May 14, along with rapper Post Malone as the musical guest, and fans are in a complete frenzy over the news.
The actress, 29, is quite elated as she will mark her first time hosting as the late-night sketch comedy show winds down its 47th season.
Gomez will be accompanied by the Circles rapper, 26, who will serve as the episode’s musical guest in his debut SNLperformance.
The Only Murders in the Building star shared the news Friday on Instagram with a photo of the announcement alongside the caption: “Mom… I think I’ve made it.”
She continued, “so grateful and so excited. See you May 14!!!”
The SNL news comes on the heels of big news for the rapper, whose real name is Austin Post — he told PEOPLE this week he and his girlfriend are expecting their first child.
“I’m excited for this next chapter in my life, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, and for since I could remember I was sad,” Malone told PEOPLE. “Time to take care of my body and my family and friends, and spread as much love as we can every day.”
Though Burna was already an international Rockstar, his performance during the sold-out Madison Square Garden concert elevated him to music immortality, as the name of King Kong can now be spoken in the same breath as all the great performers before him.
Just six days after it was held at the Legendary Madison Square Garden, New York, Burna Boy’s “One Night in Space” concert hit a million viewers on YouTube (Thousand of viewers around the world streamed the show live too).
In case there are people still dithering whether Burna Boy is the real King Kong of afro-fusion (some prefer Afrobeat or Afropop), that record-making feat was more than enough to thaw their indecisiveness.
Apart from silencing naysayers, in “One Night in Space”, Burna finally claimed a permanent position at the table of musical greats across all times. I have read several reviews of his awe-inspiring performance in perhaps the world’s most prestigious arena. One thing many of them have in common is the cursory analysis or complete neglect of how his performance on the night was a tribute to some of these greats – dead or alive – whom the Port Harcourt-born bard now dines.
“If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants”, wrote English physicist and astronomer, one of the brightest minds that ever walked the earth, Isaac Newton, in a letter to fellow scientist Robert Hooke in February 1675.
For the African Giant, as he christened himself via the title of his fourth studio album, to “stand twice as tall” as his contemporaries, he stood upon the shoulders of giants before him, and “One Night in Space” was a testament of how they helped mould his craft into the jewel on this play on the night.
The show kicked off with an introductory speech from one of hip hop’s greats, Busta Rhymes. The Flipmode Squad frontman spoke about the cultural significance of the concert and how the fact that Burna Boy was headlining a concert in the legendary arena was the start of a new era in music.
The concert proper kicked off after a short saxophone routine by one of the more visible members of Damini’s (Burna Boy was born Damini Ogulu) band, the Outsiders, Bishop, who put up a fleeting but strong guitar-aided saxophone routine. Aside from getting the raving audience ready for what would be one of the greatest performances they had ever watched, it was also a worthy precursor to the electrifying performance by one of Africa’s most recognisable voices; Youssou N’dour.
The Senegalese griot put up an exhilarating rendition of his album-topping collaboration with Burna Boy, “Level up”. The iconic voice held the mostly young audience at the arena and millions of others streaming the show at home spellbound.
The Band
Music aficionados have often come hard on the live performances of Nigerian popular singers, which they often describe as tawdry and poorly put-together. It is common to hear showgoers complain, regrettably, about how they were mostly noisy, mediocre, and DJ-garnished recitals of their songs. It is in the light of this that one cannot gush too much about the significance of the Outsiders to Burna Boy’s live performances, especially on the night. In fact, Damini has told whoever cared to listen that his band was the fuel that propels his stagecraft.
“At this point, I just want to live and die on stage with my band, the Outsiders. I’ve achieved all the dreams I ever personally had. Money gives me no satisfaction, nothing really does, except being on stage with my God sent band,” the singer tweeted barely a month before the Madison Square Garden concert.
The Outsiders’ effortless blending of Burna Boy’s ad-lib reminds one of the smooth spreading of margarine on the steaming softness of a loaf of oven-fresh Agege bread. Music critics do not appreciate the individual brilliance of members of a band. True, the skill of every member of a band complements the skill of others. Without collaboration, a band ceases to exist. But it is increasingly difficult to overlook the genius of three members of the Outsiders – Folahan Olaniyan, the lead saxophonist, Christina Matovu, the lead vocalist, and Emmanuel Laj, the drummer, if one is a loyal follower of Burna Boy’s live performances. The evening was another proof that the trio were the primary stars in Burna’s constellation.
The prominence of the saxophone in Burna’s live performances holds a deeper meaning to his music than just something to complement other instruments. The horn is at the core of his music. Of course, Burna’s music and stage performances copy copiously from the legendary Fela, the creator of Afrobeat (this comes as no surprise as his grandfather, Benson Idonije, was Fela’s manager and his mum was a dancer in Fela’s band at a time). The sax was the eminent instrument in Fela’s Afrobeat.
Burna Boy was spotted hanging out with several stars and industry players at the Met Gala 2022 after-party.
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The Grammy Award winner was seen having a good time with American model Naomi Campbell, Stormzy, among others.
The Met Gala 2022 commonly referred to as “fashion’s biggest night out,” is a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Held under the theme,’In America: An Anthology of Fashion’, this year’s Met Gala brought together celebrities, designers, and other stakeholders in the fashion world.
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The event had the presence of celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson, Cardi B, Eric Adams, Megan The Stallion, Billie Eilish, Kylie Jenner, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vanessa Hudgens, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, Gwen Stefani among others grace the red carpet.
Burna Boy was also not left out as he showed up representing Nigeria and Africa at the Met Gala 2022.
Wizkid‘s Made In Lagos album has set and break new record in USA. The album which has recorded global success has achieve another feat as it becomes the first African album to have 425,000 sales in USA. Beyond that, all the songs have over 100,000 sales each in the same USA. Check the record below:
Wizkid’s Made In Lagos currently has 425,000 sales in USA.
12 songs on the album have over 100,000 sales each in USA.
Essence is 2x Platinum in USA.
This is the first African album to ever achieve this in USA.
Even as we expect his forthcoming, Made In Lagos keeps pushing Afrobeat to the entire world. So, congratulations to Wizkid and the Africa at large.
When it comes to his faith, the pop superstar shares a lot in common with the late rap legend. During an interview with Power 106’s “Power Mornings Show,” Bieber opened up about his spiritual connection to Pac.
“As you know, I’ve always been a big Tupac fan,” he said. “I definitely have grown in my journey with my faith and I definitely feel like we have some similarities when it comes to just our conviction about wanting to tell people about God’s love for them.”
British businesswoman, Michelle Jackson, the ex-wife of the Nigerian music executive, Don Jazzy who recently arrived in Lagos, Nigeria has recounted her first experience with the police.
Narrating the scary encounter on Instagram on Monday, Michelle disclosed that she and her friend had to dock their heads for fear of being hit by a stray bullet from the Police gunshot while stuck in traffic.
She stated that they thought the policeman would let out a shot, when he raised his gun, after a car he waved down refused to stop, and almost hit him.
“First night out in Lagos.
“My bestie and I decided to go chop some food and bar hop last night….. BUT what I experienced on the road shook me….. my friends tell me it’s the norm….. ehn!!!
“I knew this trip was going to touch me in many ways….. it certainly did.
“Apart from that…. the Nigerian nightlife is a buzz…. a whole vibe…. I enjoyed myself. I’m just soaking in life and appreciating everything.”
Nigerian entertainment polymath and music mogul, Don Jazzy made a shocking revelation on Saturday, April 3 when be revealed to the world that he was married to a lady known as Michelle Jackson.
According to the Mavins Records CEO, he got married to Michelle Jackson when he was 20 and divorced at the age of 22.
Don Jazzy revealed that his love for music forced his marriage to come to a premature end.
Many Nigerians stormed Michelle Jackson’s Instagram platform as she gained over fifty thousand followers after Don Jazzy broke the news.
Reacting to the news making rounds on social media, Michelle Jackson took to her Instagram page to appreciate everyone for their show of love and support.
She also appreciated Don Jazzy and extended family members for their care, love and loyal friends who had kept their failed marriage a secret.
She wrote;
Thank you so very much for the intensity ❤
You have shown me, along with your beautiful messages; my inbox is flooded right now, and my heart is full I appreciate you.
Thank you also to my wonderful friends and family who have been loyal all these years.”
She continued;
“Last but not least thank you @donjazzy for your kind expressions and to the rest of my extended family for keeping me under your wing and loving me just the same.
Posty and his longtime girlfriend are expecting their first child together, a rep for the rapper confirmed to Complex.
In a statement to TMZ, Malone said, “I’m excited for this next chapter in my life. I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, and for [as long as] I could remember I was sad. Time to take care of my body and my family and friends, and spread as much love as we can every day.”
Sources told the outlet that the 26-year-old artist and his girlfriend celebrated the news with friends and family at a party in Southern California this past weekend.
The news arrives less than a week after Post announced the release date for his fourth studio album Twelve Carat Toothache. The follow-up to 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding will arrive on June 3.
Post revealed the title for his forthcoming LP during an interview with Billboard back in January. Malone said Twelve Carat Toothache, which clocks in around 45 minutes, “speaks more to how [he’s] feeling at the moment: the ups and downs and the disarray and the bipolar aspect of being an artist in the mainstream.”
Hits Daily Double is already expecting the project will have big debut on the charts, as Twelve Carat Toothache is projected to move with 250,000-275,000 equivalent album units in its first week.
After its release, Post will headline the 2022 edition of Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival in June, before making another headlining appearance at San Francisco’s Outside Lands Festival in August.
The group BTS shows off its popularity on the U.S. Billboard chart.
According to the latest chart released by U.S. music media Billboard on the 26th (local time) (April 30), “My Universe,” released by BTS in collaboration with Coldplay on September 24 last year, ranked 31st in “Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.) and 42nd in “Billboard Global 200. Billboard Global and Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.) charts are ranked by aggregating streaming and sales from more than 200 countries and regions around the world. BTS topped both charts for 30 consecutive weeks. “My Universe” was also ranked 21st on “Alternative Digital Song Sales” and 18th on “Billboard Canada AC.” BTS have 3 more songs in addition to “My Universe for “Billboard Global 200” and “Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.)”. “Butter” ranked 44th, “Dynamite” ranked 50th, and “Permission to Dance” ranked 160th in the “Billboard Global (excluding the U.S.) chart, “Butter” ranked 32nd, “Dynamite” ranked 37th, and “Permission to Dance” ranked 88th.
Meanwhile, BTS’s albums also lined up in the charts. The LOVE YOURSELF “Her” album, which came out in September 2017, settled at 34th place in “Top Album Sales” and 2nd place in “World Album,” while the album “BE” released in November 2020 ranked 50th in “Top Current Album Sales” and 4th in “World Album.” In addition, “MAP OF THE SOUL: PERSONA”, which was released in April 2019, ranked 97th in “Top Album Sales” and 7th in “World Album”.
On Thursday (April 21), the Queen rapper opened up to all 24.9 million of her Twitter followers by explaining how she moved on from her use of marijuana as a coping mechanism and, in turn, has grounded herself and found a source of natural joy, free of stimulants.
“I used to b happy when I was high,” Nicki wrote in part. “Now I’m happy when I’m sober. No judgment to anyone. Be gentle with yourself.”
She continued, remarking on how her past lifestyle choices still linger in this new chapter of her life, partly due to genetic factors that are out of her control.
“My eyes naturally look like that and ppl always think I’m high when I’m not wearing makeup,” Nicki said. “Plus my eyes are naturally gray & I was born in the Caribbean islands of Cuba. The 1st paragraph was true tho.”
Last May, while she was apparently reflecting on her past she shared several of her old mugshot photo on Instagram in a quick post-and-delete memorial commemorating her growth as a woman who was born and bred in Queens.
“It took me years to be able to look at things like this,” Nicki Minaj wrote in the since-deleted caption. “Criminal possession with the intent to use. I did use it tho. This is so inspiring to look back. The girl was leaking blood and spent days in the hospital. The word on the street was that I was gonna b deported. I was so scared. LOL. I was ‘on the run.’ I rlly thought I was in a ghetto movie. I hid my car and went to stay with my Aunt in Brooklyn chile. Bwahahahaaaa. #Growth.”
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