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17 hours ago
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- BBC News
US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new origins law
US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering nationality to the descendants of an Instagram post the Grammy award-winner said she was "honoured", adding "thank you Benin for opening your arms and your heart to me".The citizenship scheme is part of an initiative by the small West African country to build ties with the African diaspora and boost cultural known for R&B and pop hits such as Goodies and 1,2 Step, officially became a citizen at a ceremony in the city of Cotonou. "This act, which is symbolic, humane and historic, is not merely an administrative gesture. It is a gesture of the soul, a return to one's roots, a hand extended to those whom history, in its brutality, had torn from this land," the government said in a statement on Monday, following the enacting the My Afro Origins Law last year, Benin joined countries like Ghana and Guinea-Bissau in offering citizenship to people with an African ancestor who was taken from their homeland as part of the transatlantic slave can apply to become a citizen via a recently launched last week, Benin appointed renowned American filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, a seasoned producer and author, as its ambassadors for African-Americans in the coastline is part of what was once known as the Slave Coast - a major departure point for enslaved Africans shipped across the Atlantic Ocean to the 1580 and 1727, the Kingdom of Whydah, a major slave-trading centre located on what is now Benin's coast, is estimated to have exported more than a million Africans to the US, the Caribbean and Brazil. You may also be interested in: Stevie on the Wonder of becoming a Ghanaian citizenThe African American who moved to Ghana 'to escape US racism'Idris Elba given Sierra Leone citizenship on first visit Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
UPI
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Ciara performs fan favorites, 'Drop Your Love' on 'Today'
July 11 (UPI) -- Ciara took to Today's City Concert Stage for the first time in a decade Friday. The singer, 39, performed a medley of her hit songs, including "Goodies" and "1,2 Step," which dropped in 2004, and her 2019 track "Level Up." She also performed "Drop Your Love," a song from her upcoming eighth studio album, CiCi, which arrives Aug. 22. The 14-track album will include previously released titles such as "How we Roll," "BRB," "Low Key," "Type A Party," "Ecstasy," "Wassup," "2 in Luv," "Forever" and "Winning." Ciara said the album is her way of thanking her fans for their continued support. Her album Goodies arrived in 2004. "I really wouldn't be standing here without them, so that's what this album's about -- a lot of good times, a lot of joy, a lot of fun, a lot of dancing," she said. "I want you to dance and have a good time on this project." As for performing on Today for the first time in 10 years, the music artist said, "It feels even better. It's such a blessing to be here and to know that I have the opportunity to do this 10 years later and it makes me feel like there's 10 more years and 10 more years and 10 more years!" she said. Ciara performs live on NBC's 'Today' Ciara performs on NBC's "Today" in New York City on July 11, 2025. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Russell Wilson Celebrates 'Queen' Ciara on Their 9th Wedding Anniversary: 'You Light Up My Life in Ways Words Can't Explain'
Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on July 6 The football player marked the occasion with a social media tribute to his "Queen" Ciara and Wilson, who share four children together, exchanged vows during a secret wedding ceremony in England in July 2016Ciara and Russell Wilson are celebrating nine years of marriage! The football player, 36, marked his wedding anniversary with the singer, 39, on Sunday, July 6, through a sentimental social media tribute. Sharing a video that featured various photographs of the couple throughout their relationship, Wilson wrote in the caption of his post, "From the moment I met you, I knew God was showing me the way." "Every day since has been a reflection of His grace — full of love, laughter, purpose, and the kind of partnership I used to pray for," he continued. Added Wilson: "Happy Anniversary, my queen @ciara. You light up my life in ways words can't explain. Here's to the journey we've walked … and the one we're still writing together. I love you, endlessly. ❤️." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Ciara and Wilson first met at a Wisconsin basketball game in March 2015. The pair hit it off, and the NFL quarterback proposed to the "Goodies" musician during a surprise vacation a year later. Months later, in July 2016, Ciara and Wilson exchanged vows during a secret wedding ceremony at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The couple later welcomed three children together: daughters Sienna, 8, and Amora, 1, plus son Win, 5. Ciara is also a mother to son Future Zahir, 11, from her previous relationship with rapper Future. Wilson marked the couple's eighth wedding anniversary with a sweet tribute in 2024. "Since we met, you've been my strength in every trial. My joy in every moment. My peace in every prayer. God blessed me with the most incredible gift in you," he wrote at the time. Ciara, for her part, also celebrated the occasion, writing alongside her own social media post, "I love walking with you, talking with you, being in your arms, and doing everything with you! I'm the happiest girl because of how you love me." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Ciara told PEOPLE in April that Wilson was planning a vacation for the pair to celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary. 'We're going to travel some,' she said at the time of her upcoming plans with the New York Giants player. 'I don't know where we're going to go. ... He does all the planning. So I'm excited for it.' Read the original article on People
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Popular film franchise spin-off descends into chaos as stars and crew are wiped out with food poisoning
Something's afoot on the set of Millie Bobby Brown's latest Sherlock Holmes spin–off Enola Holmes — and it's not been pretty. I'm told that after the cast and crew headed to Malta for filming, the set descended into chaos after a bit of dodgy catering wiped some of them out with food poisoning. Advertisement 12 Millie Bobby Brown and the cast of Enola Holmes were wiped out by food poisoning Credit: Getty 12 Millie's first two films as Enola for Netflix proved to be massive hits, with the first in 2020 being watched in 76 million households in the first four weeks alone Credit: �2020 Legendary, All rights reserved. My mole said: 'Millie and her co-stars were in the middle of filming when people started to get sick. 'It's a nightmare because these productions run to such tight schedules and filming had to be stopped. 'There were a fair few affected and it meant everything had to grind to a halt until they got better. 'It ended up being a bout of food poisoning which is just really unfortunate. Luckily it wasn't anything too serious and everyone recovered but it put pressure on them in terms of hitting deadlines.' Advertisement Millie confirmed she was returning as Enola, the younger sister of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous fictional character Sherlock, earlier this year. Henry Cavill is back in place as the consulting detective, while Himesh Patel is in as his sidekick Dr Watson and Louis Partridge resumes his role as Enola's love interest Viscount Tewkesbury. Helena Bonham Carter is reprising her role as Eudoria Holmes and Sharon Duncan-Brewster is continuing as the evil Moriarty. Millie's first two films as Enola for Netflix proved to be massive hits, with the first in 2020 being watched in 76 million households in the first four weeks alone. Advertisement She confirmed they would be starting the film this spring, with the production taking place in London and Malta, where the third instalment is set. According to the latest blurb put out by Netflix to hype up the movie, Millie's Enola will be seen tackling another mystery, in Malta, where she is 'flung into a nest of vipers'. Millie Bobby Brown addresses public scrutiny I doubt the plot twist of them coming down with the tom t*ts will make the final cut. Thigh oh my, Ciara Ciara needs to get on to the fashion police because it looks like someone's been at her jeans with a pair of scissors. Advertisement The Goodies singer was seen in New York in the out-there outfit with friends. 12 Ciara turns heads in New York with shredded jeans and bold street style Credit: Splash Ciara is no stranger to pushing the boundaries with her clobber and previously said: 'Fashion's important for me as an artist – it gives me so much opportunity and range to express myself, and I do feel my most confident self when I'm wearing pieces that I love. 'As you put on a look that you love, it does something to you.' Advertisement Answers on a postcard for this one, please. Janet's bit Of Rauw right Puerto Rican star Rauw Alejandro got the seal of approval from Janet Jackson when he headlined London's O2 Arena on Tuesday. She shared a string of Instagram stories and called him 'sexy', before heading backstage to meet and be pictured with him. 12 Rauw Alejandro gets Janet Jackson's seal of approval after O2 Arena show Credit: Supplied Advertisement He has worked with everyone from Selena Gomez and Pharrell Williams to Shakira, but I bet he was still starstruck. Benson Boone has revealed that Katy Perry told him quitting American Idol as a contestant was a great move. The Beautiful Things singer, who left in 2022 before the live rounds started, revealed to Radio 2's Scott Mills that judge Katy was super-proud of his decision, adding: 'She said leaving that show was the best thing you ever did.' Praise indeed. Will's not In tune to Madge Madonna collaborator William Orbit has slammed her upcoming remix album, Veronica Electronica. Advertisement The record, out next month, features rare and unreleased remixes from her hit Ray Of Light album, which he produced. 12 William Orbit has slammed Madonna's new remix album of Ray Of Light tracks Credit: Getty The record, released in 1998, was seen as a pivotal moment for them both – but he's not happy about the reworking. He said: 'The whole thing felt like a knock-off. It's not, that's just my personal impression. But given how much the Ray of Light album has meant to so many of us, there could be something really wonderful. Advertisement 'It would be great if the person at the label who selected these tracks stood up. With a rebuttal for some rigorous debate.' Ouch. Over to you, Madge. Skye's no limit for Ekin-Su Ekin-Su Culculoglu swapped her heels for a pair of walking boots to complete a fundraising trek across the Isle of Skye in Scotland for charity CoppaFeel. Advertisement She finished the 100km trek today after five days of walking, which included tackling peaks of more than 3,000ft. 12 Ekin-Su ditches glam for walking boots on charity trek across Isle of Skye Credit: Supplied It was for a good cause, as CoppaFeel is a youth-focused breast cancer awareness charity that encourages us all to check our boobs. The former Love Islander, left, told me she was looking forward to 'experiencing something unforgettable' and I can imagine she didn't mean the aches and pains she and her fellow trekkers Candice Brown and Giovanna Fletcher are no doubt feeling right now. Advertisement They're not far off their £450,000 target, too, so if you want to support them and donate, visit Denise lives her dream Denise Van Outen has landed her biggest DJ set to date after bagging herself a slot at Glastonbury festival. Insiders have told us that the telly presenter will be spinning the decks for fans at a secret location on Worthy Farm next week. 12 Denise Van Outen has landed her biggest DJ set to date after bagging herself a slot at the Glastonbury festival Credit: Getty Advertisement A source said: 'Denise has made a real name for herself as a DJ and she's been booked for gigs all over the world but to play Glastonbury is a dream come true. 'She is planning a really nostalgic set with loads of Nineties hits that will get everyone dancing.' Back in 2023, Denise began hosting what she described as an 'inclusive party' called Discoliscious with her best pal Jemma Bolt, which they have held up and down the UK. The ex-Big Breakfast host said: 'I think a lot of music from then has really stood the test of time, and I guess a lot of people that were out partying in the Nineties, we are at an age now where perhaps we've had kids and started families – and you reminisce about the time when you were young, free and single and just having a really good time.' Advertisement She added: 'When I DJ, I don't party. I'm watching everybody else partying. I get a buzz from playing the music, but I'm not out having a wild time like maybe I did when I was younger.' Trust me, Denise, once you get a whiff of the toilets you'll be necking a medicinal gin and tonic faster than you can say, 'That stinks'. McFlying In on their motorbikes Obviously there's no better week to get back into the studio than when the weather is scorching hot. And while most of us are sunning ourselves outside, the McFly boys have started work on new music ahead of their upcoming tour. Advertisement 12 McFly trio arrived at their London studio on motorbikes Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash 12 The lads are fitting in the sessions around their live dates Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash 12 Tom Fletcher was looking the part in leathers Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash 12 Their seventh studio, Power To Play, went to No2 when they released it two years ago Credit: CLICK NEWS - Splash Advertisement My exclusive snaps show Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones arriving at a recording studio in London on their motorbikes before getting to work. The lads are fitting in the sessions around their live dates, with concerts in Gloucestershire and Southampton this weekend before they kick off their Busted Versus McFly tour in Birmingham on September 16. Their seventh studio, Power To Play, went to No2 when they released it two years ago – and I've no doubt McFly are cooking up some more magic right now. Didn't bring Hus down 'Anything I do, you know I do it major,' J Hus raps on the title track to the album Big Conspiracy, which he is celebrating the fifth anniversary of with a one-off gig. Advertisement That feels true, with tickets for the Royal Albert Hall concert selling out in seconds when they went on sale last month and an orchestra now ready and waiting on stage for his grand return. 12 J Hus' wowed the crowd at the Royal Albert Hall Credit: Getty It has been years since he played a headline set and when he emerges, he is full of beans. But he seems frantic as he races through songs and jumps around the stage. The crowd lap it up, excited to be in the presence of one of the best British rappers for years, and when J, right, does lock in, his verses are immaculate. Advertisement Big Conspiracy won him Best Male at the 2021 Brits in 2021, but the fans go wild when tracks from his debut Common Sense are performed. But Hus has disappeared backstage and it is a backing vocalist rapping in his place. J Hus is overflowing with talent and could put on an incredible show. I'm really hoping this gig has persuaded him to do just that. ★★★☆☆ By Howell Davies Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ciara gets daughter to 'pull back' on raunchy dance moves
Ciara had to get her daughter to "pull back" on copying her raunchy dance moves. The 39-year-old singer - who has Future, 10, with former partner Future, and Sienna, seven, Win, four, and Amora, two, with husband Russell Wilson - loves the fact her eldest girl always wants to "twin" with her but admitted she is concerned the youngster had taken her desire to be like her mom a little too far. She told Extra: 'Sisi, she likes to roll with me. She likes to twin with me. She kind of likes everything that I do. "She went on tour with me and Missy and Busta last summer. She got to see Mommy in a different light than she's seen me, like, full-in tour rollout, and I was like, she's copying a few, just a couple too many moves of mine. I'm like, 'Let's pull that back.'... Like, 'Ride,' I'm like, 'Wait, wait.' That's one of her favourite songs. I'm like, 'Is this good or is this not good?' 'She loves me so much and looks up to me so much that it's so sweet, and she's the best. She's such a little star!' But the Goodies hitmaker hoped she sets a good example to Sienna with her own self-confidence. She said: "I want for her to know that she's never limited by her gender, nor the colour of her skin, and when she sees me, she gets to know, I can do what I believe I can do if I simply believe in myself. I hope that's what she understands for mommy's journey, and I also want to empower her to be her." Ciara is proud of her Ecstasy remix with Normani and Teyana Taylor because she sees them as "the future". She gushed: 'To see girls come together is always special and important to me, and I think TT and Normani, they are the future. I just love the power of us three women coming together and shining a light on each other.' And Ciara teased her upcoming album CiCi will offer a "lot of fun stuff" for fans. She said: "I have a lot of fun stuff in store for my fans. I have to say, I'm really excitd about another collaboration on my project, my song that was produced by Jazze Pha. We haven't done a song together in almost like 18 years, maybe 17 or so, but Latto is also on that record, so it's a lot of A-Town love."
