- Rihanna is “proud” that Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin are partnering with the New York Liberty basketball team. The ‘Diamonds’ hitmaker’s Fenty Beauty have previously sponsored the WBNA All-Star Weekend but the new venture marks the brand’s first WNBA partnership and Rihanna is “excited” to see the…
- Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope. The 69-year-old cardinal was officially chosen as the next leader of the Catholic church on Thursday (08.05.25) when white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel at just after 5pm, and made history in the process as the first American to be…
- Urine is being used to make eco-friendly beer. Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) collected 20,000 litres of the watery fluid from portaloos set up for the Walpurgis Night celebrations – an annual Christian event celebrated on April 30 and the night of May 1. The…
- Rihanna has insisted her new album won’t be delayed too much by her pregnancy. The 37-year-old pop star – who is expecting her third child with her partner A$AP Rocky – confirmed the happy news at the Met Gala on Monday (05.05.25), and some fans were wondering if it will impact her long awaited…
- At the 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5 at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, African stars made a significant impact, aligning with the event’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” This theme celebrated Black dandyism and the art of tailoring within Black culture, encouraging attendees…
- Rihanna confirmed her third pregnancy at the 2025 Met Gala. The 37-year-old singer – who has sons RZA, two, and Riot, 21 months, with rapper A$AP Rocky – stepped out on the floral carpet debuting her new baby bump, after revealing in a portrait by photographer Miles Diggs that she is expecting her…
- The iconic MTV Shuga franchise made a powerful comeback to Kenya with the premiere of MTV Shuga Mashariki on April 30, 2025, at The Tamarind Brasserie in Nairobi. Hosted by the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, the glamorous event brought together cast, crew, producers, media, and partners for an…
- Brazilian police thwarted a bomb attack planned for a Lady Gaga concert on Saturday (03.05.25). The chart-topping pop icon performed in front of an estimated 2.1 million people on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, but it’s now emerged that a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of…
- Queen Latifah’s experience on ‘The Equalizer’ was “everything [she] hoped it would be”. The 55-year-old star played Robyn McCall, also known as the Equalizer, on the TV show for five seasons, and she’s now taken to social media to reflect on her experience, after CBS cancelled the crime-drama…
- Beyonce has been sent a cease-and-desist letter demanding she drop some of the visuals from her ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour. The ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ hitmaker’s production company Parkwood Entertainment was sent the legal warning by James Dolan’s Sphere Entertainment Group objecting to footage using their Las…
- Fat Joe’s mom has died less than three months after his dad. The 54-year-old rapper took to social media on Saturday (03.05.25) evening to reveal that his mother, Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena, had passed away at the age of 77 after suffering a “broken heart” following the recent death of her husband…
- Gigi Hadid has finally made her relationship with Bradley Cooper Instagram official. The model has been dating the ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ actor since October 2023 but on Saturday (03.05.25) she shared a photo of them together on her social media account for the first time as she showed off a…
- It’s not every day Nairobi plays host to football greatness — but on May 2nd 2025, the city lit up as Heineken® brought the most coveted prize in club football, the UEFA Champions League Trophy, to the luxurious Ballroom Suite at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. And if that wasn’t enough, joining the…
- Travis Scott is set to play a special invite-only concert in Barcelona after unveiling his own jersey for the Barca-Real Madrid match. The Barca players will wear a special version of the blaugrana jersey featuring the rapper’s Cactus Jack record label logo for the La Liga match against their…
- Spotify is taking personalized listening to the next level with the launch of AI Playlist, a new beta feature that helps Premium users effortlessly turn their ideas into custom playlists. Now available in more than 40 markets across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, the feature lets users…
- UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician Steve Impact brought a refreshing new wave to Nairobi’s gospel scene with an exclusive private listening party held at Freedom Embassy International, unveiling his newly released single ‘Higher,’ a powerful collaboration with Kenya’s very own Njoki Munyi. The song…
- Red Bull Dance Your Style returned to Kenya for its fifth edition in 2025, culminating in an electrifying National Final event on Sunday 27 April at the Imaara Mall Rooftop. After an afternoon of high-energy freestyle battles, Samuel Brian made history as a two-time national champion, earning the…
- Drake is launching his first eau de parfum. The ‘Hotline Bling’ hitmaker has previously released candles and a perfume oil through his Better World Fragrance House company, but on Friday (25.04.25), he will bring out Summer Mink, which will cost $148 and debut via Ulta Beauty, and the product has…
- Beyoncé was joined onstage by her daughters Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter at the opening night of her ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ on Monday night (28.04.25). The Grammy winner kicked off the jaunt at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and it was an emotional family affair, with Blue Ivy, 13, once again…
- Swearing makes a person stronger. A new study has found that using foul language helped to improve the grip of people who were trying to twist the tight lid off a jam jar. Participants who bellowed swear words such as “f***” and “s***” had superior handgrip strength compared to those who did not.…
- On Saturday, 26th April 2025, the Trademark Ballroom on the second floor of Village Market was transformed into a glittering scene of celebration. Guests arrived in their finest black-tie attire, gathering for an evening of elegance, reflection, and heartfelt celebration to mark Village Market’s…
- Beloved Kenyan radio personality Edward ‘Carey Francis’ Kwach has died while receiving treatment for meningitis, his family announced on Tuesday morning (29.04.2025). In a statement shared by family spokesperson Michael Okwiri, the Kwach family confirmed that Carey passed away peacefully on the…
- Craig David and Usher are in talks about collaborating on a new song. The ‘7 Days’ hitmaker joined the music superstar on stage during his ‘Past, Present and Future’ residency at London’s O2 Arena earlier this month and the pair are now said to be planning to drop a new track together. A source…
- Megan Thee Stallion has released her first new solo music of 2025, ‘Whenever’. The rap superstar is back with a fiery track featuring a sample of Ms. Cherry’s 2004 track ‘It’s Whatever’. ‘Whenever’ is produced by Bankroll Got It, the Bay Area production trio specialising in hip-hop, trap, R’n’B,…
- Imagine stepping off your Kenya Airways flight from New York, breezing through Nairobi’s JKIA, and seamlessly boarding a connecting aircraft that whisks you away to the golden savannah of the Maasai Mara — celebrated as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World for its breathtaking Great…
- Kenya recently joined the global community in celebrating World Book and Copyright Day, recognizing the power of books as bridges across generations and cultures. A growing online community, especially through TikTok’s #BookTok, is reigniting Kenya’s reading culture. With nearly 53 million posts…
- Kenyan music is rapidly gaining ground on the international stage, with new Spotify data showing a significant rise in global recognition for the country’s artists. In 2024, Kenyan musicians were discovered by first-time listeners over 95 million times on Spotify, reflecting a growing appetite for…
- Kanye West wishes he had children with Paris Hilton rather than Kim Kardashian. The controversial rapper made the shock confession during a recent livestream, where he insisted he should have had children with his ex-wife Kim’s former boss, socialite Paris Hilton, rather than the reality TV star.…
- Musician and philanthropist Wilfred Andabwa, popularly known as Ole Willy, has found a deeper calling beyond the spotlight. Driven by faith and a passion to empower Africa’s youth, Ole Willy has been on a mission across Rwanda and Goma, Congo to share the gospel, mentor the next generation, and…
- He is a name synonymous with financial literacy and investing, with the African and American markets being key focal points. With a reputable resume and track record, Stomzy Mwendwa is the mastermind behind Basquiat Capital, a firm that seeks to simplify investing by finding, researching, and…
- It’s been a few weeks since Fluent Trauma dropped, and the buzz hasn’t let up. King Kaka and Scar Mkadinali, the street-certified storyteller, have delivered a body of work that’s bold, raw, and unfiltered. Streaming platforms have felt the impact. King Kaka’s numbers continue their upward…
- Kenyan music icon Nazizi returns to the music scene with a new single titled “Gai Fafa”. Produced by the late Hilton Mwakio aka Herbalist, “Gai Fafa” is a feel-good anthem about letting go of life’s burdens and choosing to celebrate. Nazizi considers this release both a gift to her fans and a…
- Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards with 10 nods. The rap megastar’s 2024 LP ‘GNX’ is in contention for Album of the Year, and his Drake diss song ‘Not Like Us’ is up for Song of the Year, another blow to his rival. K Dot will also challenge the likes […]
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- Doechii says SZA’s ‘Ctrl’ album gave her “the courage” to break up with an ex. The ‘Anxiety’ hitmaker has revealed the ‘Kill Bill’ singer “inspired” her to be “vulnerable” with her music in ways she doubts she could have, while her 2017 debut studio album enabled her to leave a relationship that…
- Tina Knowles was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. The 71-year-old matriarch – who is the mother of Beyonce and Solange Knowles – had missed a routine mammogram and was stunned when doctors discovered stage 1 breast cancer in her left breast last July, shortly after she and the ‘Texas Hold ‘…
- Pope Francis’ funeral will take place on Saturday 26 April. The pontiff – whose birth name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio – passed away on Easter Monday (21.04.25) at the age of 88 and just over 24 hours later, the Vatican confirmed in a statement that he will be laid to rest this weekend. The service…
- The Sauce caught up with the music business guru for a chat on his new role, thoughts on the music business and what his new job will entail. 1. Congratulations on your new role as Harmonize’s International Manager. How did this new position come about? This position came as a result of my vast…
- Pope Francis has died aged 88 after weeks of health issues. The Pontiff battled double pneumonia and bronchitis in recent weeks and it has now been confirmed he passed away on Easter Monday (21.04.25) at his home in the Vatican. In a statement released by the Vatican, Cardinal Kevin Farrell broke…
- Ty Dolla $ign duetted with his brother Big TC from prison at Coachella. The rapper’s sibling is currently serving a life sentence for murder at California’s Calipatria State Prison, but he made an appearance at the festival in California on April 18, on a screen behind his brother singing in a pre-…
- SZA is launching a new beauty brand. The 35-year-old singer / songwriter’s Not Beauty will launch with a lip gloss but will eventually expand to include lip stains, lip liners and lip creams. SZA revealed she decided to enter the beauty market when she struggled to find a lip gloss that “lasted as…
- Law Roach is “really excited” to get back to work. The 46-year-old stylist announced he was retiring, apart from his work with Zendaya, back in 2023, but he has a new muse in ‘Grown-ish’ star Ryan Destiny and was thrilled to be back at the Fashion Trust Awards in Los Angeles earlier this week. He…
- Renowned Tanzanian singer Harmonize announced, on Friday (18/04/2025), the new team that will manage his career, through Konde Music Worldwide. Among the new members of the team is the businessman and creative strategist, George Beke or simply Geobek, popularly known in Africa for his work with…
- Drake has accused Kendrick Lamar of having “assassinated his character” during his Super Bowl halftime show. The Canadian rapper is suing his own record label, Universal Music Group (UMG) for releasing and promoting Kendrick’s diss track ‘Not Like Us’, and in an amended defamation claim filed on…
- Bobby Brown says Britney Spears “butchered” her cover of his song ‘My Prerogative’. Britney, 43, recorded her own version of Bobby’s 1988 single for her greatest hits album ‘Greatest Hits: My Prerogative’ in 2004 but Bobby admitted he hates the new track. During a chat on the ‘Club Shay Shay’…
- Kenya’s vibrant Afro-Latin dance scene is set to ignite once again with the highly anticipated return of AfroLatin Tamasha event. Following the resounding success of their inaugural event, AfroLatin Tamasha is making a comeback due to popular demand, promising an even more exhilarating experience…
- Kenya is a breathtaking country—no matter how many times you explore it, there’s always a road less traveled, always a reason to pack your bag, hit the road, and chase the magic hidden just beyond the next hill. No wonder we call it Magical Kenya. Two weeks prior, I received an invitation from…
- Snoop Dogg is set to release a gospel album in honour of his late mother. The 53-year-old rapper’s ‘Altar Call’ record will be out on April 27 – the 74th birthday of his mum Beverly Tate. “You heard it first, a gospel album,” Snoop told his fans on Instagram about the project. He added about […]…
- Chris Martin has shared “some of the things that are helping [him] to stay grateful and happy to be alive” while managing depression. The Coldplay frontman shared some “wonderful” methods – including writing exercises and meditation – which he has found to raise spirits when battling the mood…
- Ellen Pompeo will not leave ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ because it would “make no sense, emotionally or financially”. The 55-year-old actress has played Meredith Grey for 20 years and although, in 2022, she re-negotiated her contract to reduce the amount of episodes she appears in per season to spend more…
- Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ legal team is trying to stall the start of the rapper’s sex trafficking trial. The former music mogul, 55, is currently scheduled to begin in less than three weeks on federal charges, and he appeared in a New York federal courtroom on Monday (14.04.25), during which it has now…
