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News24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
American singer Ciara receives Benin citizenship after tracing ancestral roots
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress Ciara Princess Wilson, mononymously known as Ciara, has taken a significant step in embracing her African heritage by obtaining Beninese citizenship, after tracing her ancestry to the West African country. Read more | WATCH | Ciara reveals her new baby boy On July 26, 2025, a day recognised globally as the United Nations Day for Women and Girls of African Descendent, Ciara received her certificate of citizenship in a symbolic ceremony attended by several Beninese government officials, including the Minister of Justice and Legislation, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Arts, and Minister of Foreign Affairs at the initiative of RollingStone Africa. Ciara's citizenship is part of a broader movement among Black Americans reconnecting with their African heritage, such as Ludacris, the Atlanta-based rapper and actor who obtained Gabonese citizenship in 2020 through his wife, Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, who hails from Gabon. Steve Wonder, the legendary musician, was also granted Ghanaian citizenship in 2021 and many others. Tour agency Explore Benin, which assisted and documented Ciara's trip, posted about her journey to significant locations including Ouidah and Cotonou. Ouidah is home to the historic Slave Route trail and Door of No Return. 'Ciara walks the land of her ancestors for the first time,' the agency posted. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Explore Benin (@ 'I feel incredibly proud,' said the 39-year-old singer emotionally during her ceremony in a video she posted on her Instagram account. 'The significance of this moment is so special,' she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ciara (@ciara)
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kane Brown's Performance Draws Mixed Reactions Before MLB All-Star Game
Kane Brown's Performance Draws Mixed Reactions Before MLB All-Star Game originally appeared on Parade. Kane Brown's most recent performance is turning heads on social media. The country music sensation made a special appearance at the 2025 MLB All‑Star Game pregame ceremony at Truist Park in Atlanta, honoring his Georgia roots with a heartfelt rendition of 'Georgia on My Mind' by Ray Charles. Brown's performance was part of a star-studded musical tribute celebrating Atlanta's rich and diverse music scene. He was joined by hip-hop artists Ludacris and Jermaine Dupri, as well as the Zac Brown Band, who performed the U.S. national anthem. In addition, rising Canadian singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith lent her voice to a powerful rendition of 'O Canada.' 🎶 @kanebrown performs "Georgia On My Mind" at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 15, 2025 As the Midsummer Classic currently takes place, viewers cannot stop talking about Brown's performance on X. In general, his performance received positive remarks. "Nice rendition Kane Brown! #AllStarGame," a fan posted along with a GIF of Leonardo DiCaprio clapping. One wrote, "Good Lord but Kane Brown is good at singing…" "Chills," a fan posted on X, along with a video of Brown performing in the stadium. Another viewer quote-tweeted, "I'm not the biggest Kane Brown fan but this was amazing." Meanwhile, some viewers were simply not impressed with Brown's performance. "Was that Kane Brown looking lost on that stage?" a viewer posted on X. "Kane Brown doing absolutely nothing onstage while Luda and Jermaine Dupri go off..." a fan commented. "Sisqó would be riffing something electric if he were there." "I cannot take Kane Brown seriously and that sleeveless jersey is not helping," a user commented. The 31-year-old singer wore a white sleeveless Brewers jersey tucked into a pair of light-wash jeans during his performance. The MLB All-Star Game, also known as the Midsummer Classic, is an annual game that features the best players from the MLB's American League and National League. Held in July, the game showcases MLB's top talent and celebrates the sport's biggest athletes. This year's All-Star Game is headlined by the Los Angeles Dodgers' star player Shohei Ohtani and the New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. The 95th Midsummer Classic is being televised nationally on FOX, with coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET. Kane Brown's Performance Draws Mixed Reactions Before MLB All-Star Game first appeared on Parade on Jul 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ludacris performs 'Welcome to Atlanta' at MLB All-Star Game
ATLANTA — Ludacris and Jermaine Dupri performed their legendary anthem "Welcome to Atlanta" on the field before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park, an all-time moment in Atlanta sports history. After the game's reserves and pitchers were introduced and ushered onto a stage behind second base, Dupri — who was the master of ceremonies — brought Ludacris out to join him for their seminal 2001 banger. Advertisement The duo continued to perform as the All-Star Game starters were announced and the Clark Atlanta Mighty Marching Panthers and Essence Dance Line eventually joined the performers and players around the stage. Kane Brown performs 'Georgia On My Mind' pregame This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri perform Welcome to Atlanta at All-Star Game
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Ludacris performs 'Welcome to Atlanta' at MLB All-Star Game
ATLANTA — Ludacris and Jermaine Dupri performed their legendary anthem "Welcome to Atlanta" on the field before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park, an all-time moment in Atlanta sports history. After the game's reserves and pitchers were introduced and ushered onto a stage behind second base, Dupri — who was the master of ceremonies — brought Ludacris out to join him for their seminal 2001 banger. The duo continued to perform as the All-Star Game starters were announced and the Clark Atlanta Mighty Marching Panthers and Essence Dance Line eventually joined the performers and players around the stage. Kane Brown performs 'Georgia On My Mind' pregame
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'It's All Happening!' New 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 Trailer Brings the Chaos
Although Twisted Metal Season 1 carried the title of the famous video game series, the actual Twisted Metal tournament didn't occur. But that oversight has been corrected in Season 2 since this time, the new batch of episodes will be totally focused on the eponymous tournament. Peacock has just released a new, much longer trailer for Twisted Metal Season 2, and it basically looks like the video game has fully come to life. Check it out below. Set to the 2001 Ludacris track "Move B**ch," the new trailer is frenetic, action-packed, and refreshingly funny. Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz are back as John Doe and Quiet, partners and drivers in a dystopian world, hoping to bring freedom to everyone. If they win the tournament, the mysterious Calypso (Anthony Carrigan) promises to grant one wish. How this will happen or if the tournament can actually be won, remains to be seen. Appropriately, the trailer is filled with the raw vehicular carnage that fans have come to expect from the franchise. The trailer also has a great deal of humor, and maybe hints at a bit of romance between John and Quiet. Here's the synopsis from Peacock: "Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly TWISTED METAL tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface."'It's All Happening!' New 'Twisted Metal' Season 2 Trailer Brings the Chaos first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 9, 2025
