Rave News Digest: Mary J. Blige Wins An Emmy, Kemi Lala Akindoju Joins Amazon Studios, Bailly + More
Mary J Blige wins Emmy for 2022 Super Bowl Halftime performance, Kemi Lala Akindoju joins Amazon Studios Originals development team, Bailly accuses Man. United. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest which summarizes five of the hottest global news you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
1. Mary J Blige wins Emmy for 2022 Super Bowl Halftime performance
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Mary J Blige is officially an Emmy award winner. For the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime show, the entertainer alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, and Eminem won two Creative Arts Emmy awards for their live performance during the February 13 show. The crew took home wins for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) and Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special.
“YES GOD DID!!!!,” the 51-year-old captioned her Instagram post to announce the news, followed by the hashtag “Yesterdays Price Is Not Todays Price,” the phrase is notably coined by rapper Fat Joe. Dr. Dre curated the halftime performance, the West Coast-themed show featured low-rider cars and hundreds of professional and volunteer dancers who played an iconic part of crip walking on the field.
Congratulations to the winners.
2. Nigeria: Kemi Lala Akindoju joins Amazon Studios Local Originals development team
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Amazon Studios have unveiled Nollywood actress-cum-producer, Kemi Lala Akindoju as one of its four-member Local Originals development team. Akindoju joins the Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu-led Nigerian originals team as the Senior Movies Creative Executive. Other confirmed executives include M-Net’s former Head of Local Productions and Independent Films Kaye Ann Williams, Brendan Gabriel, and Mike-Steve Adeleye.
Amazon’s latest announcement follows its August’s local slate reveal. Recall that the studios officially launched Prime Video Naija last month giving subscribers in Nigeria access to over 10,000 titles including a forthcoming slate of films, as well as scripted and unscripted content.
3. South Africa: Major League DJz complete 75-hour set
The countdown is on @MAJORLEAGUEDJZ #75hoursBalconyMixXperience pic.twitter.com/tsVoIOPOkN
— TshisaLIVE (@TshisaLIVE) September 2, 2022
While on their mission to “take amapiano to the world,” the Major League DJz returned home from London this past weekend to make history and bring the Balcony Mix Xperience to their fans. The award-winning producer and DJ duo hosted a 75-hour Balcony Mix Xperience from September 2 which had many in their dancing shoes until September 4 in their attempt to break the world record for the longest DJ set by a duo.
Despite having done the time, no world record is officially broken yet as there was no one present to officiate their success. The star-studded event saw DJ Speedsta, rapper Tshego, Zakes Bantwini, Karyendasoul, and EFF leader Julius Malema among those in attendance.
4. Serena Williams shares look into post-tennis life
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During the first few days of her post-tennis career, Serena Williams is letting everyone know that she just needs some rest before embarking on what’s next for her. Taking to her Instagram account, the 23-time Grand Slam champion posted a picture of her tucked into bed under Disney character Moana-themed bedding, she wrote: “How was your weekend? This was mine ….”
On Friday night September 2, Williams, 40, played her reportedly last match ever, losing in a three-set defeat to Ajla Tomljanovic. Visibly overcome with emotion, she bid farewell to the sport, although she did leave the door slightly open to return one day. During her post-match press conference, Williams said she’d be opting for karaoke on the first day since retiring from tennis.
5. Bailly accuses Man Utd of ‘favoring English players’ after being loaned out to Marseille
Eric Bailly accuses Manchester United of "favouring English players" ? pic.twitter.com/KknemsHfiM
— GOAL (@goal) September 6, 2022
Eric Bailly has accused Manchester United of “favoring English players” following his loan move to Marseille. The Ivory Coast international has suggested that United have been guilty of home nation bias when it comes to team selection, having seen the likes of Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw given regular roles in recent years despite their erratic form. Bailly has said that he hopes new manager Erik ten Hag can change that dynamic after being officially presented as a Marseille player on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old, who will ply his trade at Stade Velodrome on loan for the duration of the 2022-23 season, told reporters: “The club should avoid favoring English players and give everyone a chance. [The club should] encourage competition in the dressing room, not just look out for some. I’ve always had the feeling that the national player was prioritized. That doesn’t happen at Chelsea or other big Premier League clubs. Some people take it for granted that they are going to start, and that weakens the team. Luckily [Erik] Ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic.”
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