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BRIT Awards 2025: Charli XCX Leads Nominations as Stars Gather at London
The 45th BRIT Awards are set to take place today, March 1, 2025, at London’s O2 Arena, with comedian Jack Whitehall returning as host for the fifth time.
The ceremony will be broadcast live at 8:15 PM GMT on ITV1 and ITVX for UK viewers, and international audiences can stream it on the BRITs’ official YouTube channel.
Leading the nominations this year is Charli XCX, who has gathered five nods, including British Album of the Year for her latest release, BRAT, and British Artist of the Year. Close behind are Dua Lipa, The Last Dinner Party, and Ezra Collective, each securing four nominations.
A notable highlight of this year’s nominations is The Beatles receiving their first nod since 1983, recognized in the Song of the Year category for their track “Now and Then.”
Additionally, The Cure has made a comeback with three nominations, including British Album of the Year for Songs of a Lost World, their first album in 16 years.
Artists set to take the stage include JADE, Myles Smith, Sabrina Carpenter, Teddy Swims, The Last Dinner Party, Sam Fender, and Lola Young.
Notably, Shaboozey, initially slated to perform, had to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances and was promptly replaced by Ezra Collective and Jorja Smith.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
Judge Tells Duane Davis He Must Face Justice for Tupac’s Murder
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