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Sep

03

2020

Actor Dwayne Johnson says he and family have recovered from COVID-19

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STEVE GORMAN PRO-WRESTLER turned Hollywood actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said in a video message posted on social media on Wednesday that he, his wife and their two young children tested positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks but that they all have recovered and are healthy. Johnson, 48, said in the Instagram post that he and his spouse, Lauren, 35, and their daughters, Jasmine, 4, and Tiana, 2, caught the virus about 2-1/2 weeks ago from "very close family friends" whom he said had no idea how they had become infected. "I can tell you this has been one of…

Sep

26

2020

By The African Mirror

Elsa Majimbo is the globe’s new obsession

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER AS some folks turn to online learning, binge-watching series or practising meditation to keep themselves busy while being under the COVID-19 lockdown, a lot of people have turned to social media to release their frustrations and entertain themselves as they await the end of lockdown. One of those is Kenyan comic Elsa Majimbo. The young viral sensation has bolstered a global fan base over her short, comic videos in English and Swahili, detailing her life under lockdown and the responses from her fans has made Majimbo a fan favourite for quick laughs. The Kenyan comic’s videos has…

Sep

24

2020

By The African Mirror

Nigerian pop star Yemi Alade wants to help women in new UN role

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DARNELL CHRISTIE NIGERIAN pop star Yemi Alade has called for coronavirus recovery plans to focus more on women, particularly in her home country, saying she planned to use a new role as a United Nations goodwill ambassador to help vulnerable people. Alade, 31, joined a list of celebrities including actor Antonio Banderas and footballer Didier Drogba as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to raise awareness of poverty, inequality and climate change. The singer gained global fame after becoming the first female Afro-pop artist to get more than 100 million views on YouTube, winning multiple music…

Sep

23

2020

By The African Mirror

Zendaya makes history and wins big at virtual Emmy Awards

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER AMERICAN actress and singer Zendaya has made history. The 24 year-old star, in winning the Emmy for best leading actress in a drama, became the youngest actress to win in that category. Held via virtual stage in Los Angeles, Zendaya (full name Zendaya Coleman) won her first Emmy award for her leading role in HBO drama Euphoria, beating out actresses Laura Linney, Olivia Colman, Jennifer Aniston, and “Killing Eve” co-stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. The award for Lead Actress in a drama was Zendaya’s first ever nomination for an Emmy and made her the second ever…

Sep

21

2020

By The African Mirror

‘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…