Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome their first child together, Asake makes history, surpasses Burna Boy on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart, Bukayo Saka racks up 100th Premier League win. 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. Justin and Hailey Bieber welcome their first child together
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber welcome their first baby, Jack Blues Bieber. pic.twitter.com/HUOa1yKyhV
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 24, 2024
Singer Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, have announced the birth of their first child. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram on Friday, August 23. “Welcome Home Jack Blues Bieber,” Justin wrote in the caption of a sweet photo featuring the baby’s tiny foot. The Biebers first revealed their pregnancy in May when Hailey posted a vintage-style video of their vow renewal in Hawaii. The video showed Hailey wearing a skin-tight lace dress that highlighted her growing baby bump.
The couple has been married since 2018 and has often been asked about their plans for having children. In the past, both Justin and Hailey have expressed their desire to start a family but have also mentioned wanting to wait until they felt ready. The arrival of their newborn son marks a new chapter in the lives of the Biebers, who are undoubtedly overjoyed to welcome their first child into the world.
2. Asake makes history, surpasses Burna Boy on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart
.@asakemusik debuts nine songs from his new album Lungu Boy on this week’s Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart.
He’s now charted 50 total songs on the ranking, passing Burna Boy for the most total entries since the chart launched in April 2022.
— billboard charts (@billboardcharts) August 22, 2024
Nigerian music sensation Asake has made history by surpassing Burna Boy as the artist with the most entries on the prestigious Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Asake’s latest album, “Lungu Boy,” has debuted a staggering 9 songs on the chart, bringing his total number of entries to an impressive 50. This achievement surpasses Burna Boy’s previous record of 46 songs, solidifying Asake’s position as a leading force in the Afrobeats music scene.
The album’s collaboration with American rapper Travis Scott, “Active,” has also made a significant impact, reaching the top spot on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Other tracks from “Lungu Boy,” including “MMS” featuring Wizkid, “Mood,” “Fuji Vibes,” and “Suru” featuring Stormzy, have also secured top positions on the chart. In addition to its Billboard success, “Lungu Boy” has also achieved commercial success. The album has tied the record for the highest-charting Nigerian album on the Apple Music US chart and has reached the top spot on the Apple Music UK chart.
3. Victoria Monét teams up with Usher for new single ‘SOS (Sex On Sight)’
Victoria Monét & Usher announce collaboration ‘SOS’ out August 27th. pic.twitter.com/CO8dJlxUv1
— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 23, 2024
Victoria Monét has announced that her highly anticipated new single, “SOS (Sex On Sight),” will be released on Tuesday, August 27. The song will feature a special guest appearance from R&B legend Usher. In a clip shared on social media, Monét and Usher tease the sultry track, with both singers appearing in their underwear. Monét sings, “You ready for it? / Are you ready for it?” Usher confidently replies, “I’m ready for it.” Additionally, Monét previews the song’s catchy chorus, singing, “I need that SOS, sex on sight, baby, it’s urgent.”
Monét announced the upcoming release in a video earlier this week, stating that she wanted to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her album “JAGUAR II” with new music. She also revealed that producer Camper, known for his work on songs like “Ready” and “Let Her Go,” would be contributing to the track. Fans can expect “SOS (Sex On Sight)” to be another sultry and captivating addition to Victoria Monét’s discography, featuring her signature vocals and Usher’s iconic R&B style.
4. Omah Lay accuses Nigerian artist of stealing his idea to make recent album
Omah Lay Spoke about sharing an idea with a certain artiste concerning the direction HE HAS for album and some months later another artiste drops HIS own album with the same idea omah lay had; im not steering shit up but Rema whats up?
FC, Music, OmahLay pic.twitter.com/9FQe0g9Mb5
— Cinmisola (@Cinmisola2) August 23, 2024
Nigerian singer-songwriter Omah Lay has revealed that he had to scrap his planned sophomore album after a fellow Afrobeats artist stole his idea. In an interview with American podcaster Zach Sang, Omah Lay discussed his 2023 hit “Holy Ghost,” which he originally envisioned as the template for his upcoming album. However, the singer decided to change course after a colleague took inspiration from his concept and released an album with similar sounds.
Omah Lay expressed his disappointment and frustration with the situation, saying that he trusted his colleagues and shared his vision with them. Despite his trust, the colleague released their album five months later, incorporating elements that Omah Lay had originally intended for his own project. The award-winning singer emphasized that he was forced to go back to the drawing board and create a new album from scratch. He described his new project as “the greatest Afrobeats album of all time” and expressed his determination to make it a groundbreaking success.
5. Bukayo Saka racks up 100th Premier League win
22 years old. 100 Premier League wins.
Our Bukayo Saka 👑 pic.twitter.com/voY8WqzDJv
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 24, 2024
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has joined an elite group of players by reaching his 100th Premier League win. The 22-year-old achieved this milestone during Arsenal’s match against Aston Villa. Saka’s accomplishment places him among the youngest players to reach 100 Premier League wins. He is surpassed only by Wayne Rooney and Cesc Fàbregas, who both achieved the feat at a younger age. Saka’s achievement surpasses other notable players like Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Within Arsenal’s history, Saka’s place among the youngest players to reach 100 league wins is equally impressive. He ranks third behind Fàbregas and Cliff Bastin, who holds the club record for the youngest player to achieve this milestone. Bukayo Saka’s contribution to Arsenal’s success has been invaluable. His consistent performances and goal-scoring ability have made him a key player for the Gunners. As he continues to develop his career, the 22-year-old is poised to achieve even greater heights in the Premier League and beyond.
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