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Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish to Headline Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, pop sensation Billie Eilish, and the legendary rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to headline the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to Variety’s August 8 report.
The ceremony, scheduled for this Sunday, will include a blend of live and pre-recorded performances from these star-studded artists as part of the ceremonial transfer of the Olympic Games from Paris to Los Angeles.
In addition to the musical performances, the event will feature a special stunt by acclaimed Hollywood actor Tom Cruise.
As the Paris Games come to a close, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will accept the Olympic Torch during the ceremony, symbolizing the handover of the Games to the U.S. city, which will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Notably, Snoop Dogg, Billie Eilish, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers all hail from Los Angeles. Snoop Dogg previously carried the Olympic Torch at the Paris Games’ opening ceremony.
Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold Onuwaje reportedly lost her father on Boxing Day, 2026. The actress took to social media and shared a tribute to her father, describing it as her greatest fear.
“What I fear most has happened to me… death has given me a huge blow. My father is gone. He left us yesterday. This wasn’t the plan, daddy. You were supposed to cross over with your children into the new year. My heart is shattered. My gist partner is gone, so I won’t see you again? Oh God… Will I ever survive this? Will I survive this pain???”
Popular Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe, has expressed excitement after singer Davido gifted him ₦20 million.
It will be recalled that the singer recently appeared on Carter Efe’s show, where his appearance alone broke records. Following the show, Davido promised to gift the streamer ₦20 million—a promise he later fulfilled.
Carter Efe made the announcement on social media, confirming that the money had been received. “Yeeeee Davido 20 million naira, I don die,” he wrote.
Afrobeats singers and celebrity couple, Simi and Adekunle Gold, have announced that they are expecting their second child.
The news was revealed in a music video by Adekunle Gold, which featured his family. The couple later took to social media to share the video, sparking excitement among fans and loved ones, who flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
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