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Sep

21

2020

‘Watchmen,’ ‘Schitt’s Creek’ rule at virtual Emmys with pandemic and political twists

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MEDIA family saga "Succession," dystopian drama "Watchmen" and feel-good comedy "Schitt's Creek" dominated the Emmy Awards in a show sprinkled with jokes about the coronavirus pandemic, political jibes and appeals for racial justice. "Hello, and welcome to the PandEmmys!," said host Jimmy Kimmel, opening the show, where most celebrities took part remotely from their sofas and backyards dressed in a variety of gowns, hoodies and sleepwear. "It seems frivolous and unnecessary to do this during a global pandemic," Kimmel said as he opened the live show from Los Angeles. "What's happening tonight is not important. It's not going to stop…

Sep

18

2020

By The African Mirror

Beyonce reference cut from Bollywood song after racist lyrics storm

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ROLI SRIVASTAVA A song from an upcoming Bollywood film has been rewritten after social media users criticised the original lyrics as racist for glorifying fair skin and making an inappropriate reference to Black American pop star Beyonce. The offending lyrics, which translated as 'After looking at you fair woman, Beyonce would feel shy', featured in a song from a film called Khaali Peeli, whose director Maqbool Khan swiftly apologised. "(The) lyric in question was never intended racially," Khan said in a statement on Monday, adding that the film's makers were huge fans of Beyonce and had not meant any disrespect.…

Sep

16

2020

By The African Mirror

Actor John Boyega quits Jo Malone role after cut from Chinese ad

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BRITISH actor John Boyega has quit his role as a global ambassador for the perfume and candle brand Jo Malone after the Black star was cut from a promotional video in China. The original version of the short film, called "London Gent", followed Boyega spending time with friends and family in his home city of London but he was replaced by Chinese actor Liu Haoran and other Black cast members removed in a reshot version. Boyega, 28, best known for his role as Finn in "Star Wars", said the decision to substitute a local actor for him without his consent…

Sep

16

2020

By The African Mirror

Cardi B calls it quits with rapper Offset

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African Mirror Reporter IT looks like the end of the road for American hip-hop couple Cardi B and Offset after two years of marriage. Reports from American tabloid Hollywood Unlocked stated that Cardi B officially filed for divorce from Migos’ rapper on September 15, noting that the divorce petition was filed with the Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta. The petition also showed documents of Cardi B seeking primary custody of their two-year-old daughter Kulture, and for Offset to pay child support According to Cardi and her legal team in the documents, the team stated that the marriage is “irretrievably…

Sep

13

2020

By The African Mirror

South African celebrity falls pregnant

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH African celebrity Minnie Dlamini-Jones is pregnant with her first child. Dlamini-Jones made the announcement on Twitter, accompanied by a photograph of her cuddlling her tummy. The announcement was made on the birthday of her husband Quinton. She said: “Starting a family with you, Mr Jones is a dream come true and I couldn’t have chosen a better man to be the father of our child. Happy Birthday my love, we’re having a baby! Best D’day present ever, I know, lol@.” She signed off the announcement with a #BecomingMamaJones. #TheJoneses. The announcement elicited a torrent of well…

Sep

11

2020

By The African Mirror

Famed British actress Dame Diana Rigg has died

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE veteran British actress has passed away at the age of 82. BBC broke the story that the Game of Thrones actress passed away peacefully on Thursday morning. Rigg’s agent said that the Dame was surrounded by her family who have asked for privacy during this difficult time. Having enjoyed a distinguished career in film, Diana Rigg was well known for playing the only bond girl to become Mrs James Bond in the 1969 film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’. Her other roles include is also known most recently for being part of the cast with distinguished…

Sep

11

2020

By The African Mirror

Burna Boy, Davido and Sho Madjozi to hit Afro Nation 2021

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African Mirror Reporter SOME of Africa’s current biggest musicians have been listed to perform at the world’s biggest afro-beats festival, Afro Nation in Portugal, in 2021. South Africa’s Sho Madjozi and Busiswa, Nigeria’s Davido, Wizkid and Yemi Alade are some of the big African names listed on the festival poster which was posted on social media and their website. The stars are also set to perform alongside American musicians Rick Ross and Chris Brown. https://twitter.com/afronation/status/1301067444434481152?s=21 The Afro-centric festival will be headlined by hip-hop rapper French Montana, Davido and Burna Boy. More artists are to be added to the star-studded lineup. …

Sep

07

2020

By The African Mirror

Black Panther co-stars attend Chadwick Boseman’s memorial

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African Mirror Reporter FAMILY and friends were in attendance for the American actor Chadwick Boseman’s memorial service, paying respects to the late ‘Black Panther’ star. Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o along with other Black Panther stars attended the outdoor memorial service with Boseman’s spouse, Taylor Simone Ledward, to say their final farewells. Photos published by The Sun showed the stars attending the memorial in Malibu, California, along with a photo of Boseman on display next to a floral arrangement. The memorial service also featured music being played from a hang drum. Chadwick Boseman passed away aged 43 in Los Angeles…

Sep

06

2020

By The African Mirror

Shepherd-turned-singer mixes Lesotho folk music with techno, rap

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EMILE BOSCH HE looks every bit the traditional Lesotho sheep herder, wrapped in a blanket to ward off the mountain kingdom's cold and swinging an ornate walking stick while he sings in the local Sesotho language. But since establishing himself in 2015, singer and rapper Teboho Mochaoa has gone beyond his home country's folk "Famo" music - with its trademark accordion and single drum - to produce an eclectic sound mixing electronic dance music, dub reggae and rap. That has enabled him to captivate audiences outside his native Lesotho, including in venues in Paris, Oslo, and Cape Town. He has…

Sep

05

2020

By The African Mirror

Janet Jackson endorses #Jerusalema!

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER FRESH from an endorsement by Cristiano Ronaldo, the world best footballer, South African viral hit and dance sensation #Jerusalema has received the thumbs up from the queen of pop - Janet Jackson. Jackson posted a video of a South African girl dancing to #Jerusalema, the hit song and dance whose video has been watched over 100-million times on social media and has had doctors, nurses, teachers, police officers, monks and other celebrities around the world dancing. Jackson posted the video on Twitter and said: “Get it sis! #Goingin # BlackMagic @MasterKGsa.” The popular song was featured in…