Beyoncé kicks off Cowboy Carter tour, Davido becomes first ever artist with six consecutive years of number 1 songs in Nigeria, Antonio Rudiger undergoes surgery as Real Madrid suffer damaging setback. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
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1. Beyoncé kicks off the Cowboy Carter tour
Beyoncé flies on a car through the stadium while performing ‘16 CARRIAGES’ at the COWBOY CARTER Tour. pic.twitter.com/VkQMrXDeUm
— Pop Base (@PopBase) April 29, 2025
Beyoncé launched her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit tour on Monday night at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium, delivering a nearly three-hour spectacle that blended bold political imagery, family moments, and a powerful celebration of Southern Black culture. Dressed in an all-white fringed bodysuit, Queen Bey opened the show with “American Requiem” as pyrotechnics lit up the stage. Visuals of American flag-draped coffins and a sash reading “Reclamation of America” underscored the concert’s unapologetically expressive tone. The performance spanned her decades-long catalog with hits from “I Am… Sasha Fierce” to “Renaissance,” culminating in her latest genre-defying release, “Cowboy Carter.”
In a heartfelt moment, Beyoncé thanked fans for embracing her creative evolution before launching into a cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” Her daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter, joined her onstage for emotional performances of “America Has a Problem” and “Protector,” respectively. The show featured daring theatrics—from flying on a giant horseshoe to singing atop a flaming piano and riding a mechanical bull during “Tyrant.” Celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry were spotted in the crowd as Beyoncé closed with a rousing “16 Carriages” and “Amen.” The tour now heads to Chicago on May 15, following a triumphant Los Angeles debut.
2. Davido becomes the first ever artist with six consecutive years of number 1 songs in Nigeria
.@davido becomes the first artiste to earn at least one No. 1 single in Nigeria for six consecutive calendar years; 2020 – 2025
— “FEM” (2020)
— “Holy Ground” (2020)
— “The Best” (2020)
— “FOR YOU” (2021)
— “Baddest Boy (Remix)” (2022)
— “NO COMPETITION” (2023)
— “Twe Twe… pic.twitter.com/eCTI7wh6tv— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) April 29, 2025
Afrobeats megastar Davido has become the first artist to secure a number one song in Nigeria for six consecutive years. The historic milestone was confirmed by TurnTable Charts after Davido’s latest single “With You” featuring Omah Lay debuted at the top of the TurnTable Top 100. The track is part of his newly released fifth studio album 5ive, which has already produced two other chart-toppers: “Awuke” featuring YG Marley and “Funds” featuring OdumoduBlvck and Chike. With this, Davido now boasts 11 number one songs, starting with “FEM” in 2020.
This feat underscores Davido’s enduring impact on Afrobeats over the past decade. The 4-time Grammy nominee is set to kick off the 5 Alive tour with 13 global dates, including a historic performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium alongside 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige. The tour will also visit major venues in Canada and the United States, including Scotia Bank Arena, Place Bell, State Farm Arena, and Barclays Center. Fans can expect electric performances of his latest chart-topping hits.
3. Canada’s Liberal Party wins election dominated by Trump’s trade war
Thank you, Canada.
Together, we’ll build #CanadaStrong pic.twitter.com/TYadMPAfj2
— Liberal Party (@liberal_party) April 29, 2025
Canada’s Liberal Party has secured a surprising fourth consecutive term in national elections dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies and annexation threats. Prime Minister Mark Carney, a former economist and banker who assumed leadership in March, led the comeback campaign, positioning himself as a steadfast defender of Canadian sovereignty against escalating U.S. pressures. “America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country,” Carney declared during his victory speech, calling the win a mandate to “stand up for Canada” and reject what he called the “American betrayal.”
While the Liberals are projected to win at least 165 of the 343 seats in Parliament, outpacing the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre, it remains uncertain whether Carney can form a majority government without coalition support. The left-leaning New Democratic Party may again become a crucial ally, as it was following the 2021 election. Carney framed the election as a historic turning point, likening the current crisis to global inflection points like World War II and the Cold War. “The system of open global trade, anchored by the United States… is over,” he warned, signaling a major shift in Canada’s foreign and economic policy moving forward.
4. Drake returns to his acting days for a perfume commercial
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Drake has surprised fans with an unexpected return to his acting days, starring in a quirky new commercial for his fragrance brand, Better World Fragrance House. The ad, which promotes the brand’s debut scent Summer Pink, features the Canadian superstar as a mad scientist frantically working in a kitchen-turned-laboratory to concoct the perfect scent. In the clip, Drake channels his inner Degrassi days, excitedly exclaiming “F**k. F**k. That’s good,” before triumphantly declaring, “That’s it. That’s it.” Summer Pink, which blends warm base notes with cold spices and sparkling citruses, will be available nationwide from May 12 for nearly $150.
The commercial marks another bold move in Drake’s ever-growing business empire. Beyond music and now fragrances, the rapper boasts lucrative investments in ventures like Dave’s Hot Chicken, a fast-rising fast food chain valued at over $1 billion and currently exploring a sale. He also recently made headlines for investing in Italian soccer club Venezia, helping rescue the nearly 120-year-old team from bankruptcy. With Summer Pink, Drake blends his flair for performance with entrepreneurial savvy, further cementing his status as one of pop culture’s most versatile moguls.
5. Antonio Rudiger undergoes surgery as Real Madrid suffer damaging setback
After I have played more than seven month with severe pain, it was unfortunately unavoidable that I had to undergo a meniscus surgery. Now I’m finally pain-free again, and the surgery was a success. 🙌🏾 Thanks to the medical team. I want to be able to play again as soon as… pic.twitter.com/HhrFD3Io1u
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) April 29, 2025
Real Madrid have suffered a major blow in their pursuit of the La Liga title after key defender Antonio Rüdiger underwent surgery on his left knee to address a persistent meniscus injury. The German international, who has featured in 49 games this season, has been playing through pain for months but was ultimately forced to go under the knife. The club confirmed the procedure in a statement on Tuesday, with recovery expected to keep Rüdiger sidelined for six to eight weeks, effectively ruling him out for the remainder of the domestic season.
Rüdiger’s absence deepens Real Madrid’s defensive crisis, with Éder Militão, Dani Carvajal, and Eduardo Camavinga all nursing long-term injuries, while Ferland Mendy’s brief return in the Copa del Rey final ended prematurely. ESPN reports that the 32-year-old could be out for as long as two months, raising doubts over his fitness for the Club World Cup in June. Despite the uncertainty, Rüdiger expressed optimism in a social media post, stating, “Now I’m finally pain-free again… I will do everything I can to make it happen,” referring to his hopes of returning in time for both the Club World Cup and Germany’s Nations League campaign.
Featured Image: Shutterstock via Harper’s Bazaar
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