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Popular Veteran Korean Actor Choi Jung Woo Has Passed Away at Age 68
South Korean actor Choi Jung-woo, known for his extensive work in theater, film, and television, has passed away at the age of 68. His death was confirmed on May 27, 2025, though the cause has not been publicly disclosed.
Born on February 17, 1957, Choi began his acting career in theater in 1975. He gained recognition for his performances in various stage productions, including “The Mousetrap” and “The Pillowman.” Transitioning to screen, he became a familiar face in Korean cinema and television. His film credits include roles in “The Chaser,” “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance,” and “The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion.” On television, he was known for his appearances in series such as “Standby,” “Quiz of God,” and “Dr. Frost.”
Throughout his career, Choi received several accolades. He won the Grand Prize at the Seoul Theater Festival in 1990 and was honored with the Best Actor award at the 36th Dong-A Theatre Awards in 1999 for his role in “Today.” He also received nominations at the SBS Drama Awards and KBS Drama Awards for his performances in television dramas. Choi Jung-woo’s contributions to the arts spanned five decades, leaving a lasting impact on the South Korean entertainment industry.
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“Don’t Forget Your Roots” — Nigerians React to Tems’ Afrobeats Comment
Tems makes headlines as she receives some backlash and Nigerian reactions after stating that she is not an Afrobeats singer.
Some Nigerians called her out, saying that she wants to forget her Nigerian roots now that she is famous.
Some stated that as long as she does not forget where she comes from, she is not Nigerian or should start claiming another ethnicity. Another fan recalled when this once happened to Wizkid, and he was called out.
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“I’m Not an Afrobeats Artist” — Tems Speaks on Her Music
Nigerian singer Tems speaks on how she views herself and shares that she does not view herself as an Afrobeats singer, but rather as an R&B artist.
“I’m not an Afrobeats artist. I classify my music as R&B every time I release music, but blogs keep calling it Afrobeats. I’ve noticed that any music that comes out of Africa is automatically categorized as Afrobeats.”
Some Nigerians reacted, and many shared their thoughts.
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Duane Davis Found Guilty in Long-Running Tupac Shakur Murder Case
After many years, the jury convicts former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis for the murder of Tupac Shakur.
The gang leader was found guilty after they found the weapon used years later. It was shared that the jury said:
“Count one, murder with use of a deadly weapon, guilty of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon,” the jury foreperson announced in court.
Duane Davis, in the culture of gangs, could not let that stand. “So what did he do? He acquired a firearm, got his group together, and went hunting for Mr. Shakur.”
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