Rave News Digest: Ella Mai Welcomes First Child, Asake Breaks Streaming Record, Jordan Chiles + More
Ella Mai welcomes first child with Jayson Tatum, Asake’s “Lungu Boy” breaks streaming records on Spotify Nigeria, Jordan Chiles ordered to return Olympic bronze medal. 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.
1. Ella Mai welcomes first child with Jayson Tatum
ella mai gave birth!!!!! pic.twitter.com/8zurHe11B7
— aims (@yungaims) August 11, 2024
Singer-songwriter Ella Mai and NBA superstar Jayson Tatum have expanded their family with the arrival of their first child together. The couple, who have kept their relationship relatively private, surprised fans with the happy news following a recent public appearance. The news broke after a heartwarming video surfaced online showing the couple posing with their newborn and Tatum’s son, Jayson, whom he shares with his ex-girlfriend, Toriah Lachell. The video quickly went viral, sparking congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities alike.
While the couple has yet to officially confirm the news or share details about the baby, such as gender or name, their fans are overjoyed for the couple and eagerly await more updates.
2. Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ breaks streaming records on Spotify Nigeria
.@asakemusik’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tallied 5.86 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its opening day
It sets a new all-time record for the biggest first day for any album in the platform history— breaking the previous record of @davido’s ‘Timeless’ (4.91M) pic.twitter.com/nE613mqTGg
— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) August 10, 2024
Afrobeats sensation Asake has once again redefined streaming dominance with his latest album, “Lungu Boy.” Released on August 9, “Lungu Boy” made history by accumulating a staggering 5.86 million streams on its first day, surpassing Davido’s “Timeless” to claim the top spot for the biggest opening day on Spotify Nigeria. The album’s global impact was equally impressive, as it secured the record for the highest opening day streams for a Nigerian album on Spotify worldwide with a monumental 9.2 million streams.
Asake’s success extended beyond the album’s overall performance. The album’s second track, “MMS,” also claimed a record, amassing 870,577 streams on its debut day, surpassing Wizkid’s “IDK” featuring Zlatan. The momentum didn’t slow down on the second day, either. “Lungu Boy” continued its reign by garnering 3.03 million streams, securing the title of the biggest second-day stream for any album in 2024 and outperforming the opening-day figures of any other project released this year.
3. Peter Okoye slams twin brother Paul in open letter
🤦🏾♂️”I genuinely wish you nothing but the best, bro”
Peter Okoye a.k.a Mr. P of PSquare pens an open letter to his twin brother and former group member, Paul Okoye a.k.a Rudeboy of PSquare. pic.twitter.com/lo2Te4I63R
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) August 12, 2024
The once-inseparable duo of P-Square has seen a fresh eruption of their long-standing feud, as Peter Okoye has publicly put his twin brother, Paul Okoye, on blast in a scathing open letter. In the letter shared on Monday, August 12, Peter accuses Paul of consistently undermining his contributions to the group, discrediting his songwriting abilities, and attempting to sabotage his career. A major point of contention is Paul’s recent claims that he wrote and sang 99% of P-Square’s songs. Peter vehemently denied these assertions, highlighting his own songwriting credits and questioning the comparison of their solo careers to the group’s immense success.
In the letter, Peter accused Paul of marginalizing him and attempting to humiliate him in the public eye. The post comes amid renewed tension between the brothers, following their highly publicized breakup in 2017. Peter hinted at addressing the recent EFCC case involving their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, suggesting further revelations may be forthcoming.
4. Adele confirms her engagement to Rich Paul
Adele confirms she’s engaged to Rich Paul.
“I can’t marry you because I’m already getting married”. #AdeleInMunich pic.twitter.com/R1PyPlTPYb
— Adele Daily (@adeledailynet) August 9, 2024
Global music sensation Adele has officially confirmed her engagement to long-time partner, sports agent Rich Paul. The exciting news was revealed during one of her recent concert performances in Munich, Germany. While interacting with the audience, Adele spotted a fan holding up a sign that read, “Will you marry me?” With her signature wit and charm, the singer-songwriter responded, “I can’t marry you because I’m already getting married, so I can’t, but I appreciate it, thank you.” To further solidify the announcement, she held up her left hand, showcasing a sparkling ring.
Adele and Rich Paul have been in a high-profile relationship since 2021 and have been frequently spotted together at public events, including NBA games and award shows. Their engagement has been the subject of much speculation, with fans eagerly awaiting an official announcement.
5. Jordan Chiles ordered to return Olympic bronze medal
USA Gymnastics has submitted additional evidence to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. pic.twitter.com/GOKymbAtcq
— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) August 11, 2024
In a shocking turn of events, American gymnast Jordan Chiles has been ordered to return the bronze medal she won in the floor exercise final at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The decision comes after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled that a challenge made by Chiles’ coach to increase her score was submitted outside the allotted time frame. Originally, Chiles had finished fifth in the floor exercise but was elevated to third place following the successful challenge.
However, the CAS determined that the appeal, which came four seconds after the one-minute deadline, was invalid. As a result, the initial scoring was reinstated, placing Romania’s Ana Barbosu in third, Sabrina Maneca-Voinea in fourth, and Chiles in fifth. The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has expressed disappointment with the decision and has filed an appeal, claiming that video evidence proves the challenge was submitted within the allowed time.
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