Viola Davis to be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award, Rema and Seun Kuti to perform at the 2025 Coachella, Chelsea’s Reece James out with another hamstring issue. 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. Viola Davis to be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award
Honoring her powerful storytelling and inspiring legacy, she has delivered performances that will resonate for generations. We are thrilled to share that @violadavis will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award ✨🎬
Don’t miss the #GoldenGlobes hosted by @NikkiGlaser LIVE Sunday,… pic.twitter.com/YFO3b13ASv
— Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) November 20, 2024
Celebrated actress Viola Davis will be honored with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes, marking her second Golden Globe win in eight years. The announcement, made on November 20, comes as the award ceremony prepares for its January 5, 2025, telecast. The accolade, named after legendary filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, recognizes outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment. Davis, 59, joins an illustrious group of past honorees, including Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, and Eddie Murphy, the last recipient of the award in 2023.
An EGOT winner and industry trailblazer, Davis secured her first Golden Globe in 2017 for her powerful performance in Fences. Over the years, she has garnered multiple nominations for roles in projects such as Doubt, The Help, and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. Praised by Golden Globes President Helen Hoehne as a “luminary” who has reshaped cinematic narratives with her portrayals of complex and powerful characters, Davis’s honor underscores her lasting impact on Hollywood. The ceremony will air live on CBS and Paramount+ from 5 to 8 p.m. PT/8 to 11 p.m. ET, celebrating Davis’s exceptional contributions to the art of storytelling.
2. Rema and Seun Kuti to perform at 2025 Coachella
LISA @coachella 2025
See you in the desert 🌵#LISA #Coachella2025 #LISACHELLA #LISAxAlterEgo pic.twitter.com/zAf1VKvjCF— LLOUD (@wearelloud) November 21, 2024
The highly anticipated lineup for the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been announced, and Nigerian stars Rema and Seun Kuti are among the over 100 artists set to grace the stage. The three-day festival, held annually at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, is one of the world’s most famous music events, drawing thousands of fans to witness performances from global icons. Joining a roster headlined by Lady Gaga, Post Malone, and Travis Scott, the inclusion of Rema and Seun Kuti underscores the growing influence of Nigerian music on the global stage.
Seun Kuti, a seasoned Coachella performer, will make a record third appearance at the festival, further cementing his legacy as a trailblazer for Afrobeat on international platforms. Kuti, who first performed at Coachella in 2012, is celebrated for bringing the spirit of Fela’s Afrobeat to global audiences. Meanwhile, Rema, a breakout Nigerian superstar, will make his Coachella debut, riding the wave of his monumental success in the U.S., where he holds records for the most streamed Nigerian song and the highest-charting single by a Nigerian artist.
3. South Africa: Thabang Molaba stars in Hollywood’s Now You See Me 3 movie
CASTING NEWS:
Thabang Molaba joins ‘Now You See Me’
The Harrismith (Freestate Province) born actor has joined the franchise in its third offering “Now You See Me 3”.
The franchise stars Hollywood giants Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, and Dave Franco, along… pic.twitter.com/KOkE7EqMXk
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 20, 2024
South African actor Thabang Molaba, best known for his role as Karabo “KB” Molapo in Netflix’s hit series Blood & Water, is stepping onto the global stage with his Hollywood debut in Now You See Me 3. The much-anticipated third installment of the heist-thriller franchise is set to premiere on November 14, 2025, and will feature Molaba alongside an A-list cast including Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, known for Venom and Zombieland, the film promises to deliver the high-stakes action and clever twists the series is celebrated for.
Molaba, whose career spans acclaimed South African productions such as The Queen and Diamond City, earned international recognition for his breakout role in Blood & Water. His transition to Hollywood signifies a monumental step in his career, bringing a fresh dynamic to the ensemble cast that also includes Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Rosamund Pike, and Justice Smith.
4. Tory Lanez’s missing gun claim dismissed by California Attorney General
The state has officially debunked Tory Lanez’s lie that the gun he shot Megan Thee Stallion with is missing.
“That query showed that Evidence and Property Management Division has the firearm, the firearm magazine, and all the bullet casings and the bullet fragments…” pic.twitter.com/yhwkJs1m93
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) November 19, 2024
Tory Lanez’s claim that the gun involved in the July 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion had gone missing was officially dismissed by the California Attorney General’s office. In a recent court filing, the Attorney General’s office stated that Lanez’s legal team failed to provide any supporting evidence to back their claim that the LAPD had misplaced the weapon. The filing described the assertion as “demonstrably false,” with Lanez’s attorneys unable to produce the necessary documentation to substantiate their allegation.
Further backing the dismissal, the LAPD provided a declaration confirming that the firearm, along with related evidence including the magazine, casings, and fragments, remains in their custody. Megan Thee Stallion’s attorney, Alex Spiro, also rejected Lanez’s claim, affirming that the weapon is available for forensic and DNA testing. This development comes after Lanez’s legal team petitioned in October, arguing that the gun’s disappearance prevented further examination of critical evidence.
5. Chelsea’s Reece James out with another hamstring issue
Reece James out injured, again! ❌
The 24-year-old right-back is back on the treatment table after picking up yet another hamstring injury in training this week. 😳
Will he ever get back to full fitness? 👀 pic.twitter.com/pcliizP7UE
— 90min (@90min_Football) November 21, 2024
Chelsea captain Reece James has suffered a setback after picking up another hamstring injury during training, Blues manager Enzo Maresca confirmed. The 24-year-old, who missed a significant portion of last season due to hamstring surgery, had only recently returned to action after a lengthy recovery. James will now be unavailable for Chelsea’s upcoming match against Leicester on Saturday, though Maresca played down fears of a long-term absence. The manager stated that James had felt “something small” in training, and while the club isn’t certain how long he will be sidelined, they are hopeful for a swift recovery.
While James is the only confirmed injury for Chelsea, Maresca expressed caution regarding other players following international duty. Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez are not expected to be fully match-fit for Saturday’s game, with the duo having only one training session before the match. However, Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto, and Romeo Lavia are all available, despite withdrawing from international duty last week. Maresca is optimistic James will return soon, although it’s unlikely he will be ready for next Thursday’s Conference League match.
Featured Image: @violadavis/Instagram
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