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The glitz and glamour of the 2024 Oscars once again illuminated Hollywood as the film industry's most prestigious event unfolded amidst the star-studded backdrop of Los Angeles.
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11 Mar 2024

Akira Toriyama, author of manga series 'Dragon Ball', has died

Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball manga series, which started in 1984, has sold millions of copies globally and was adapted into hugely popular animated TV shows, video games and films.
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08 Mar 2024

South Africa's Grammy winner Tyla cancels world tour over 'worsened' injury

Despite undergoing medical intervention, the songstress expressed that her condition has significantly worsened, compelling her to take this difficult decision.
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08 Mar 2024

London: art exhibit examines Black representation

Featuring works by 22 artists from the African diaspora, a new exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in London looks at Black representation in Western art.
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07 Mar 2024

Umm Khashem Cemetery: Iraq's ancient Christian burial ground

The graves which vary in construction from ones covered with pottery urns to gable-shaped pottery coffins, offer a window into the burial practices and beliefs of Iraq's ancient Christian communities.
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01 Mar 2024

'One Love' receives more love at the box office, claiming No. 1 spot for second straight week

For a second straight week, biopic " Bob Marley: One Love " continues to exceed expectations by claiming the No. 1 spot at the box office, overcoming two debut films and Sony's "Madame Web" that's still producing subpar numbers.
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27 Feb 2024

Universal Music Group acquires major stake in Nigeria record label Mavin Records

Mavin is credited with unearthing talents like popular Afrobeats stars: Ayra Starr and Rema, to global success.
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27 Feb 2024

''Dahomey'' wins top prize at Berlin Film Festival

The film follows the journey of plundered artifacts taken by French colonial troops in 1892, being sent from Paris to the Republic of Benin and the impact of their return
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26 Feb 2024

Beyonc becomes the first black woman to top the country music rankings

Beyonc has once again made history: the singer became the first black woman to top the Billboard country music chart.
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22 Feb 2024