•Francoise Hardy/Getty Images Françoise Hardy, one of France’s most beloved singer-songwriters, has died at the age of 80. Her son, Thomas Dutronc, also a musician, confirmed her passing on social media with a simple message: “Mum is gone.” Hardy first…
Lisa Marie Presley: Stars honour late singer at famous Graceland mansion
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Jerry Lee Lewis, rock ‘n’ roll pioneer and perpetual ball of fire, dies at 87
For the longest time, it seemed that if Jerry Lee Lewis wasn’t dead already, then obviously nothing could kill him. But what alcohol, painkillers, a perforated stomach ulcer, angry fathers and general recklessness couldn’t do, advancing age finally did. The…
*How I escaped being shot in a moving ‘one chance’ bus —Victim (Punch)*2 arrested for allegedly assaulting policeman in Lagos (Guardian)
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*Court jails Senator Nwaoboshi for 7 years over money laundering (Guardian)*Lagos hotelier laments as EFCC’s raids ground business (Punch)
Court jails Senator Nwaoboshi for 7 years over money laundering (Guardian) The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal today July 1, 2022, convicted and sentenced Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, senator representing Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, to…
Maneskin ‘proud’ to have covered Elvis classic for new movie
Rockers Maneskin felt “proud” to have been asked to cover one of Elvis Presley’s classic songs for Baz Luhrmann’s new movie biopic. The Italian ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ winners are among the acts who have recorded tracks for the soundtrack of…
“Stranger Things”’ Dacre Montgomery joins cast of Elvis Presley biopic alongside Austin Butler
Dacre Montgomery is one of the latest stars to be announced for the cast of the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, led by Austin Butler in the lead role. The Stranger Things star, 25, will take on the role of Steve…