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1. Lizzo shares first trailer for HBO documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zUMrdXxJJA
Lizzo showcases all it took to get to this place in her career with the new documentary, “Love, Lizzo.” The first trailer for the HBO documentary was released on Thursday, November 10. It will premiere on November 24. “No matter what part of my story you come in at, I’m always chasing the music,” Lizzo, 34, said during the trailer’s opening. “Y’all have no idea how close I was to this not being a thing.”
She says when she was younger, she would write pop songs, but the confidence in her voice wasn’t there yet. Eventually, that girl grew up to be a confident rapper, singer, and flutist. However, getting noticed and signed by a record label became her next biggest challenge. “It took so much hard work to get to where I am today,” she said.
The hard work is paying off in many ways: sold-out shows, and she recently purchased a $15 million estate in Beverly Hills. Lizzo says, “music gave me the opportunity to be who I am.”
2. Nigerian artists nominated for MOBO Awards
The 2022 MOBO Awards have seen nine Nigerian artists nominated for African Act of the Year. Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold, Tems, Asake, Rema, Oxlade, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, and Pheelz join South Africa’s Kabza De Small to make up the 10 artists nominated for the prize.
This is Asake and Oxlade’s first nomination, following a successful year for both artists. Tems and Burna Boy also earned a nomination for Best International Act. They will be competing alongside Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Drake, Jack Harlow, Jazmine Sullivan, Kendrick Lamar, Skillibeng, and Summer Walker. The award will take place on November 30 at the OVO Arena in London.
3. South Africa: Thuso Mbedu shines on Trevor Noah’s ‘Daily Show’
“The Woman King” actor @ThusoMbedu on kicking ass (literally) and doing her own stunts. pic.twitter.com/tz1V6Vu4V8
— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) November 9, 2022
Thuso Mbedu was lauded by Trevor Noah during an interview on “The Daily Show.” The actress was a guest on Trevor Noah’s late-night show while on a press tour to promote the new Hollywood blockbuster “The Woman King.” In the sit-down, he expressed his pride in seeing Thuso’s journey. The actress said she is determined to use her acting to change society and to be intentional with the characters she takes on instead of caring more about money.
Speaking of her deal with Paramount Plus, Thuso said it would focus on health, climate, and equity as part of their social impact initiative.
4. Quavo breaks social media silence with letter and photos of Takeoff
It’s been nearly two weeks since the untimely demise of Migos member Takeoff. One day after the 28-year-old’s celebration of life in Atlanta, Quavo shared a letter he wrote for his nephew and a photo dump of the two over the years via Instagram. The letter, written by Quavo, was read during his speech at Takeoff’s Celebration of Life ceremony at a packed State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Born Kirsnick Khari Ball on June 18, 1994, Takeoff was fatally shot in the early morning hours of November 1 outside 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston, Texas. Quavo said it was Takeoff who had the dream to become a rapper, “cuz I didn’t know what I wanted to do.” He also shared multiple photos of themselves from childhood to the present.
5. Israel Adesanya loses UFC titles to old nemesis, Alex Pereira
DOWN GOES ADESANYA! 😱😱😱
Alex Pereira takes down Israel Adesanya and becomes NEW UFC middleweight champ #UFC281 pic.twitter.com/sXDn8IFzGT
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 13, 2022
Israel Adesanya suffered a devastating first defeat at middleweight losing his belt to old kickboxing rival Alex Pereira in a classic UFC 281 showdown. The Brazilian, in only his fourth fight in the organization, looked on course to lose a decision before he plucked victory from the jaws of defeat and delivered a late TKO.
Madison Square Garden erupted as Marc Goddard stepped in to prevent any more punishment, which some felt was premature. Pereira now has a win in MMA over Adesanya to go with his two triumphs in kickboxing before the pair changed sports.
Featured image: @lizzobeeating/Instagram
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