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Yulimar Rojas: From growing up in poverty to becoming Venezuela’s first female Olympic champion

This year, Yulimar Rojas became Venezuela’s first female Olympic champion during the Tokyo Olympics. Only 25 years old, Yulimar is certainly an inspiration. She grew up with six siblings and her house moved whenever it rained. Speaking about her beginnings, the campion said:”I come from humble beginnings.” “I belong to a large family, six siblings, my father, my mother… living on a little farm with … Continue reading Yulimar Rojas: From growing up in poverty to becoming Venezuela’s first female Olympic champion

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Film & TV

One Tree Hill actress Sophia Bush announces engagement to Grant Hughes

Congratulations to Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes. The couple are engaged! Taking to Instagram, the One Tree Hill actress captioned a photo of her fiancé down on one knee proposing to her: “So it turns out that being your favorite person’s favorite person is the actual best feeling on planet Earth.  #YES” Her engagement post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZ5kVsCOHS/ The 39-year-old continued: “Thank you to @comoclassicboats and @bottega53 for helping my favorite … Continue reading One Tree Hill actress Sophia Bush announces engagement to Grant Hughes

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Kenny Ikeji: From East London to Harvard

Congratulations to Kenny Ikeji! The Brampton Manor student is heading off to Harvard university! Achieving 3 A*s, Kenny is attending Harvard on a full scholarship as a recruited athlete for the Harvard Track & Field Varsity team. He will be studying computer science. The 18-year-old, who’s from Dagenham, Essex, also achieved 11A* during his GCSEs. After collecting his results, he said: “The feeling is good … Continue reading Kenny Ikeji: From East London to Harvard

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Target to cover college tuition and textbook expenses for its employees

Target has announced it will cover the tuition and textbook expenses for its US-based part-time and full-time employees. In a news release, the US retailer said: “Target’s partnering with education and upskilling platform Guild Education to provide easy access to more than 250 business-aligned programs from over 40 schools, colleges and universities. Target will also fund advanced degrees within the network of schools, paying up to $10,000 … Continue reading Target to cover college tuition and textbook expenses for its employees

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Reality TV

Jojo Simmons and wife Tanice welcome second child

Congratulations to Jojo and Tanice Simmons! The couple have welcomed their second child – a baby boy. Taking to Instagram, Jojo’s caption read: “Show him his hope. He gon think he know how its going but ima show him da ropes. When I bring him to the Gucci store, show em’ the loafs. #FatherOf2.” Jojo and Tanice welcomed their first child Mia Simmons in 2016. Continue reading Jojo Simmons and wife Tanice welcome second child

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Music

Dolly Parton invested her royalties from Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ Cover in Black community

Dolly Parton has revealed what she did with the royalties she earned from Whitney Houston’s cover of ‘I will Always Love You’. Sitting in the hot seat of Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live, the legendary ‘Jolene’ singer was asked about the best thing she had ever bought using the royalties from the 1992 cover that she originally wrote and recorded in 1973. The 75-year-old … Continue reading Dolly Parton invested her royalties from Whitney Houston’s ‘I Will Always Love You’ Cover in Black community

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Music

Rihanna is now officially a billionaire, according to Forbes

Rihanna is officially a billionaire! According to Forbes, the musician and entrepreneur is worth $1.7 billion. Due to her many business ventures, she is now the wealthiest female musician in the world and is second to Oprah as the richest female entertainer. Forbes writes: “When Robyn Fenty, known to the world as Rihanna, launched Fenty Beauty in 2017, she sought to create a company that … Continue reading Rihanna is now officially a billionaire, according to Forbes

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Music

Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ named best music video of all time

Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ has been named the best music video of all time by Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone wrote, “If Beyoncé’s self-titled visual album established her as one of the greatest artists of all time, her surprise-released “Formation” video (and ensuing album Lemonade) marked her as one of the most important.” References to Hurricane Katrina, Creole culture and police brutality were included in the 2016 music video. … Continue reading Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ named best music video of all time

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Music

Dave scores another number 1 album with We’re All Alone In This Together

Congratulations to Dave who’s new album, We’re All Alone In This Together, debuted at number 1 and scored the biggest opening week of 2021. The artist wrote: “Second number 1 album. A lot of emotions but this is the work of the people, the best supporters on earth… my family and friends but most importantly God. “For this we give God the glory. 74,000 album … Continue reading Dave scores another number 1 album with We’re All Alone In This Together

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