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VIDEO: Moment Sound Sultan was buried in New Jersey, USA
Nigerian musician Sound Sultan has been laid to rest shortly after his demise according to Islamic rites. Earlier, we shared the news that singer Sound Sultan died after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 44. The news of his death hit hard, as many mourned the late singer and sportsman. Sound Sultan’s music career spanned over 2 decades with a prolific discography. Many colleagues, fans and sympathisers shared eulogies and tributes after his family announced his death. Shortly after his death, Sound Sultan’s body was buried in New Jersey, United States according to Islamic rites. At his burial were his close friends and family. His wife was spotted crying as his body was being lowered into the ground. Sound Sultan is survived by his wife, 3 children, brothers and sisters and ot...
A Sealed Copy Of ‘Super Mario 64’ Has Just Sold for $1.56 Million USD
Although you can easily pick up an original cartridge of the Super Mario 64 for about $40 USD, one eager fanatic copped an original sealed copy of the 1995 Nintendo 64 classic for $1.56 million USD from Heritage Auctions. The sealed copy is now the most valuable video game collectible in history surpassing the sale of an original copy of The Legend of Zelda sold for $870,000 USD. Due to its Wata 9.8 A++ mint rating, the “Like New Condition” pretty much puts the game copy at a 10, according to IGN. “Well – we’re a bit speechless on this one,” read Heritage Auctions’ description. “What can we even say that would do this copy the justice it deserves? The cultural significance of this title and its importance to the history of video games is paramount, and the condition of this copy is just so...
A Rare 1953 Hugh Hefner-Signed Playboy #1 Lands on Heritage Auctions
Comic books aren’t the only form of print increasing in value. A new listing on Heritage Auctions, with four days left, sees the first issue of Playboy from 1953 with white pages and signed by Hugh Hefner himself gaining traction. It’s rated at 9.4 by CGC and features Marilyn Monroe on the cover along with a poster of her inside as the “Sweetheart of the Month.” CGC has only certified roughly 300 of these issues with only five copies scoring the same or higher in rating — but none have had the white pages along with Hugh Hefner’s autograph. Currently reaching $39,000 USD over HA, it will be interesting to see what the final price lands on when the action ends. In other collectible news, a sealed copy of Super Mario 64 has just sold for $1.56 million USD. Read Full Article
Disneyland Reopens Jungle Cruise Ride After Removing Racially Offensive Features
Disneyland has officially announced the reopening of its updated Jungle Cruise ride after removing racially offensive portrayals of Indigenous people. The ride was initially opened in 1955 and has since received a long list of criticism for its culturally insensitive depictions of Indigenous communities as tourist attractions. In a recent statement from Walt Disney Imagineering’s Chris Beatty, he said, “We’re excited to be building on the story of the Jungle Cruise to include new adventures that stay true to the experience we know and love, while adding more humor, more wildlife, and an interconnected story. As part of creative development, we’ve also introduced characters from around the world and took a thoughtful approach to ensure accurate representation of cultures in our story.” The ...
Spice Girls Share Unreleased “Feed Your Love” Track in “Wannabe” 25th Anniversary EP
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Wannabe,” the Spice Girls released a demo track that never made the cut on their new Wannabe 25 EP. The previously unreleased track “Feed Your Love” takes a slower approach compared to the Spice Girls’ upbeat pop hits and elects for more of an R&B ballad style track about the confession of love. This track was previously leaked in 2016 although fans only got a small taste of the song. Fans of the influential ’90s girl group powerhouse can check out “Feed Your Love” in the video above. In other music news, fans find new pop smoke music hidden in posters in New York City and Los Angeles. Read Full Article
Fans Find New Pop Smoke Music Hidden in Posters in New York City and Los Angeles
Fans have discovered snippets of new music from the late Pop Smoke via posters plastered in New York City and Los Angeles. Those who come across the promotional materials just need to open their SnapChat app and point the camera towards the poster. Several tweets have shown that the poster will automatically begin playing unreleased tracks from Pop Smoke that are accompanied by monochromatic visuals of the artists performing on stage, working in the studio and more. The visual ends with a date that reads July 16. Steven Victor of Victor Victor Worldwide also took to social media to confirm the date, adding that the album could be called FAITH instead of the previously-rumored eponymous title. The upcoming posthumous album will feature a total of 17 tracks with the finale, entitled “Outro,”...
Kingdom wins Nigerian Idol season 6
Kingdom Kroseide has emerged as the winner of the Nigerian Idol season 6. This was announced at the Grand Finale which held at the Africa Magic studios on Sunday. After audition months ago, Nigerian Idol produced 11 finalists – Faith Mac Ebiama, Comfort Alalade, Emmanuel Elijah, Clinton Francis, Beyonce Ajomiwe, Francis Atela, Dotun Deloye, Faith Onyeje, Akunna Okey, Daniel Ikechi, and Kingdom Kroseide. The two finalists to make it to the grand finale, Kingdom and Francis, have battled for the most-coveted title of the Nigerian Idol and Kingdom has emerged victorious. During the finale event, both finalists performed songs by Fela Kuti. While Francis sang ‘Yellow Fever’, Kingdom sang ‘Gentleman’. Artistes like Patoranking, Ayra Starr, and Ice Prince, performed at the final show, as Cobhams...
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Won’t Change His Music For Anyone
During a recent YouTube livestream for his 58th birthday, legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen was asked if he would ever consider making an album that is reminiscent of his earlier efforts, as requested by some of his biggest fans. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Obviously, I’m very flattered that so many people like what I do, but I’m also aware that a lot of people don’t like what I do. So what I end up doing is I don’t make albums on request — except [2019’s] ‘Blue Lightning’ [which paid homage to those from the blues world who have inspired him] was a little bit like a request album, a little bit, although I did what I wanted anyway. But especially on this last album, ‘Parabellum’, it’s a ver...
Andy Williams, Former Casting Crowns Drummer, Dies After Motorcycle Accident
“We can’t thank you enough for your prayers, support, and unending love,” the post said. “You have walked with us through this very difficult journey and we felt you there the entire way. We love you so much and we thank you for the support. At this time the family has requested that you respect their time together and allow them to receive some much needed rest. Please hold off on reaching out with texts and phone calls for a few days.” Casting Crowns first told fans of Williams’ accident on June 27, when they wrote, “Our friend & former drummer, Andy Williams, was in a motorcycle accident this morning and really need your prayers!” On Friday, the group posted a video of Williams drumming as a tribute to their late bandmate. “We love you...
Adele Cheers On England’s Effort in Euro 2020 Final With a New Photo of Herself
“ITS BLOODY COMING HOME,” she wrote, enthusiastic that they would be taking the final to Wembley Stadium. The tournament was originally scheduled for June 2020, but was postponed to July 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See Adele’s latest selfie below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Justin Timberlake Sinks an Unexpected Shot on the Golf Course
Justin Timberlake made an impressive shot across the golf course. Although he was there to play golf — as part of a celebrity charity event, the 2021 American Century Championship, in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada — the pop star apparently took a moment to shoot a basketball straight into a hoop from quite a far distance, to wild applause. “Shots between holes @acchampionship #accgolf,” Timberlake captioned the clip, which he posted Sunday (July 11) on Instagram. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of I...
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ Narrowly Beats Queen’s ‘Greatest Hits’ For U.K. Chart Crown
The rock legends’ career retrospective enjoys a spike thanks to a 40th anniversary reissue campaign. According to the charts compiler, 78% of Queen’s final total during the week was made up of physical sales (vinyl, CD and cassette) with Greatest Hits the best-selling vinyl album of the chart week. Elsewhere on the tally, Jack Savoretti’s Europiana (EMI) is the week’s best-seller on downloads, despite dipping 1-4, while Bo Burnham’s Inside (The Songs) (via Imperial) lifts 6-5, a new peak. Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie and French artist Jehnny Beth score a No. 12 debut with their collaborative effort Utopian Ashes (Sony Music CG). It’s Gillespie’s 13th Top 40 appearance, the first as a solo artist, and it’s Beth’s first appearance in the upper reaches of the chart. Over on the...
