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The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has disclosed that over KSh 33.2 billion in student loans remains unpaid by graduates, shedding light on a growing financial challenge within Kenya’s education financing system. The revelation came during an oversight visit by the National Assembly’s Education Committee to HELB’s Nairobi offices on July 15. According to HELB CEO Geoffrey […]
In a surprising development stirring debate across the music industry, Spotify has quietly removed several releases by Velvet Sundown, a fictional, AI-generated band that had recently taken the platform by storm. Known for their nostalgic 1960s-inspired folk-rock sound, the group was entirely synthetic—no human vocals, no real instruments, no band members. Yet, they managed to […]
The line between music and marketing just got blurrier—and a whole lot more expensive. DSW, one of the biggest names in U.S. retail, is officially responding to a lawsuit that accuses it of using copyrighted music in its TikTok and social media campaigns without proper licensing. The lawsuit, filed in June 2025, alleges that DSW […]
In a major development shaking the live entertainment and sports venue industry, Tim Leiweke, CEO and Co-Founder of Oak View Group (OVG), has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly orchestrating a bid-rigging conspiracy tied to the development of the Moody Center arena at the University of Texas at Austin. The […]
Velvet Sundown has been making waves — fast. From viral moments to heavy streaming numbers, her momentum has been impossible to ignore. But just as things seemed to be peaking, something unexpected happened. A Spotify album countdown that had fans buzzing was quietly removed — no announcement, no reason, no trace. The move has sparked […]
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American R&B star Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he attacked a man with a bottle during a confrontation at a London nightclub in February 2023. The 35-year-old singer appeared in a London court this week, where he formally denied the charge stemming from an alleged incident that left the victim hospitalized […]
Dancehall fans across the globe are buzzing after an explosive reunion shook the music scene—Vybz Kartel and Mavado, the former fierce rivals at the heart of Jamaica’s infamous Gaza vs Gully feud, are officially teaming up after 17 long years. The once-bitter adversaries have reportedly set aside their past differences to collaborate on a new […]
A new era in independent music just got a serious boost. OpenWav, a new all-in-one platform designed for indie artists, has officially launched with bold plans to “redefine the future of independent music.” The platform made its debut at A2IM Indie Week in New York, where it positioned itself as a next-gen hub for […]
Kanye West is once again rewriting the rules of identity — and this time, he’s doubled down. Just four years after legally changing his name to Ye, the American music and fashion mogul has now officially adopted a new moniker: Ye Ye. According to recent reports from Page Six, official business filings submitted in California […]
In a scandalous twist that has social media buzzing, Kenyan socialite Amber Ray has unleashed a storm on comedian Oga Obinna by leaking private WhatsApp chats that reveal the man flirting and “simping” in her DMs. The screenshots, dating back to 2022, reveal Oga Obinna trying to connect Amber Ray with a wealthy government official, […]
Tanzanian music heavyweight Diamond Platnumz has released a brand new single titled Katam, featuring celebrated Kenyan singer Bien-Aimé Baraza of Sauti Sol. The vibrant track dropped on June 8, 2025, and is already generating buzz across East Africa for its infectious rhythm and the star power behind it. Katam blends Bongo Flava with Afrobeat, bringing […]