Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Beyonce dropped the single 'Break My Soul' from her forthcoming seventh solo studio album 'Renaissance' on Monday night on streaming platform Tidal and a lyric video on YouTube. 'Break My Soul' is the first single from the singer's seventh project 'Renaissance', which is scheduled to release on July 29. On Monday morning, the 28-time Grammy Award winner changed her Instagram bio to “6. BREAK MY SOUL midnight ET. The single is the sixth track on the album..She, however, surprised her fans by dropping the song three hours early. 'Renaissance' is her first solo album in six years, since 2016's 'Lemonade.',Last week, Tidal, a streaming service once co-owned by her husband, Jay-Z, teased details of an upcoming creative project from Beyoncé. Also Read: 'Drake about to outsell Kendrick Lamar': Internet reacts to ‘Honestly, Nevermind’,While speaking of her upcoming project in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar last year, the singer mentioned the word renaissance and also spoke to the album's themes. “With all the isolation and injustice over the past year, I think we are all ready to escape, travel, love, and laugh again. I feel a renaissance emerging, and I want to be part of nurturing that escape in any way possible,” she said. Also Read: Rapper Jay-Z deletes Instagram account one day after joining,During the same interview, she spoke about creating music. ,I’ve been in the studio for a year and a half. it takes a year for me to personally search through thousands of sounds to find just the right kick or snare, she said. ,One chorus can have up to 200 stacked harmonies. Still, there’s nothing like the amount of love, passion, and healing that I feel in the recording studio. After 31 years, it feels just as exciting as it did when I was nine years old. Yes, the music is coming!

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<ul>
 <li>Break My Soul' is the first single from the singer's seventh project 'Renaissance'</li>
 <li>'Renaissance' is scheduled to release on July 29</li>
 <li>'Break My Soul' released on&nbsp;streaming platform Tidal&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

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Beyonce drops 1st single 'Break My Soul' from upcoming album 'Renaissance'

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Hollywood rapper Jay-Z’s Made In America Music Festival 2022 is set to be a two-day event full of exciting performances by music icons from all around the world. ,The festival, slated for September 3 and 4, will have Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny and American rapper Tyler, the Creator as the headliners at Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Artists like Lil Uzi Vert, Jazmine Sullivan, Victoria Monét, Ryan Castro, Snoh Aalegra, Burna Boy, Kodak Black, Babyface Ray, Rels B, Lil Tjay, Larry June, Pusha T, Tate Mcrae, Toro Y Moi and Key Glock will woo the audience with various performances. ,International artists will also take the stage, including Dominican rapper Chimbala, Mexican band Fuerza Regida, and Nigeria native Burna, along with several local performers. ,The festival will be headlined by Bad Bunny, who recently topped music charts like the Billboard 200 with his fifth album ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’. On the other hand, Tyler, the Creator will be headlining it after the success of his music tour which earned $32.6 million earlier this year. ,General tickets for the Made In America Music Festival begin from $150, with a VIP pass going all the way up to $750, according to a report by Billboard. ,Also Read: Lamb of God's 9th studio album 'Omens' to release in October,The event's website has stated that COVID-19 measures such as test results, masks and vaccination proofs may be necessary at the show. However, an official announcement is yet to be made. Also Read: Rocklahoma 2022: Lineup, schedule for the biggest Labor Day weekend party,This year’s edition marks the music festival’s tenth anniversary. While the event is mostly viewed as a celebration of music, it will also focus on highlighting social welfare groups such Black Voters Matter, United in Community, HeadCount and ACCT Philly Animal Welfare. In the past, the festival has extensively helped the city of Philadelphia by generating more than $150 million for economic growth. ,Since its inception by Jay-Z in 2012, the Made In America Music Festival has drawn crowds of about 50,000 people per day.

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 <li>The music festival will be held in Philadelphia</li>
 <li>Artists like Lil Uzi Vert and Victoria Monét will perform at the event</li>
 <li>This year’s edition marks the music festival’s tenth anniversary</li>
</ul>

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After a decade as the presenting sponsor of the Super Bowl halftime show, Pepsi is pulling out of the Big Game’s star-studded entertainment break. The soft drink giant will, however, retain its sponsorship rights with the NFL. The soda-and-snacks company officially renewed its nearly four-decade partnership with the league on Tuesday. The announcement was made after the NFL’s spring meeting in Atlanta. In a statement, Pepsi said ending the partnership reflects a “larger strategic shift to bring unprecedented music and entertainment experiences” to consumers “where they are now, and where they will be in the future.”,Also Read | Despite Super Bowl ad excitement, no plans for 'Sopranos' sequel as per HBO,In response to the announcement, an NFL spokesperson said, “The Super Bowl Halftime performance has grown to become the most talked about musical event of the year and delivers what advertisers most crave—aggregating a massive live audience.”,Under the renewed deal, Pepsi will use NFL premium rights for its brands, including Frito Lay and Tostitos. The company will get pouring rights at top NFL events, including the NFL Draft. ,In addition, Pepsi and the NFL are teaming up to unveil a Gatorade pre-workout product for players this fall, which is expected to be available for consumers in 2023. The terms of the renewed deal remain undisclosed. The previous deal was said to be worth $2 billion over 10 years. ,“Our priorities and their priorities have evolved, and we wanted to make sure that as we continue this partnership that we’re all working toward the same goal,” Tracie Rodburg, the NFL’s senior vice president of sponsorship management, told CNBC. Also Read | Super Bowl 2022: Fans react to Rams' 23-20 win over Bengals in a thrilling final,Before Pepsi, auto parts manufacturer Bridgestone held the Super Bowl Halftime rights. Bridgestone’s tenure began in 2008. The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show featured iconic hip-hop stars Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. The NFL partners with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to produce the halftime show.

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<ul>
 <li>The announcement was made after the NFL’s spring meeting in Atlanta</li>
 <li>The soft drink giant will, however, retain&nbsp;its sponsorship rights with the NFL</li>
 <li>The terms of the renewed deal remain undisclosed</li>
</ul>

Everything to know about Pepsi's renewed sponsorship deal with NFL

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Ajay Joseph

Havana, Cuba

As many as 22 people, including a child, were killed on Friday, and dozens others were injured in a powerful explosion at a luxury hotel in Cuba's capital Havana. It is reported that the explosion was caused by a natural gas leak. The accident happened in Havana's 96-room Hotel Saratoga in the Old Havana neighbourhood of the city. Reports stated that there were no tourists among the deceased as the hotel was closed for renovations. Also read: Explosion destroys 92-year-old Hotel Saratoga in Havana, Cuba, 4 died,Nearly 75 people are believed to have been injured, including 14 children, the Cuba government informed. Speaking to news agency The Associated Press, President Díaz-Canel said families in buildings near the hotel were also affected by the explosion and had been transferred to safer locations. A search continues for people who may be trapped in the rubble of the 19th century structure. Also read: Tick, tick, boom: Watch moment of Karachi University blast captured on CCTV,We are still looking for a large group of people who may be under the rubble, said Lt. Col. Noel Silva of the fire department. Cuban state TV reported that the explosion was caused by a white tanker truck supplying natural gas to the hotel that was seen being removed from the site after the incident. However, it is not clear as to how the gas ignited. Also read: 17 dead, dozens injured after huge explosion rocks western Ghana,It's not a bomb or an attack. It is a tragic accident, tweeted president Miguel Díaz-Canel, who visited the site, dismissing speculations. Several shared videos on social media platforms showing massive clouds of smoke billowing into the air around the hotel. People on the street were seen staring in awe, while cars quickly sped away from the scene. Also read: Two Indians among three dead in Abu Dhabi tanker explosion, fire,Police cordoned off the area as firefighters and rescue workers toiled inside the wreckage about 100 metres from Cuba's Capital building. Meanwhile, a school building adjoining the hotel was evacuated immediately and at least 5 students were said to have suffered minor injuries. The company said it was still investigating the cause of the blast. Also read: Drone attack may be behind Abu Dhabi tanker explosion, fire,The explosion happened as Cuba's government hosted the final day of a tourism convention in the iconic beach town of Varadero aimed at drawing investors. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador was also scheduled to arrive in the city for a visit late on Saturday. In the past, Hotel Saratoga has been used frequently by visiting VIPs and political figures, including high-ranking US government delegations. Beyoncé and Jay-Z stayed there during a 2013 visit to Cuba. Cuba is currently struggling to revive its key tourism sector that was devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, while already battling the sanctions imposed by the former US President Donald Trump that have been kept in place by the Biden administration. Tourism had started to revive somewhat early this year, but the war in Ukraine crimped a boom of Russian visitors, who accounted for almost a third of the tourists arriving in Cuba last year.

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<ul>
 <li>The accident happened in Havana's 96-room Hotel Saratoga in the Old Havana neighborhood of the city</li>
 <li>There were no tourists among the deceased as the hotel was closed for renovations</li>
 <li>Nearly 75 people are believed to have been injured</li>
</ul>

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DJ Khaled was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday in a ceremony that was attended by several of his key collaborators, including Jay-Z and Diddy. ,During the induction ceremony, which was live-streamed on YouTube, Khaled thanked all those who supported him. ,“I wanna make one thing super clear, this star I want it to represent the light that shines on everybody. God put me on this earth to be a light. I want everybody to take this starlight and know that it’s forever, it’s for all of us. It’s for hip-hop. We are just getting started, this is just the beginning, he said. ,Also Read: Complete timeline of Britney Spears and Sam Asghari's relationship,Fat Joe, who introduced Khaled, recalled how they first met and eventually became friends. ,“When I met him, he made me move out of New York to Miami,” Joe began. “Just to be close to him … that energy was so infectious. When I think of Khaled, I think of love. That’s the only reason why you see the heavyweights here like you see them.”,In hip-hop, for a long time, we haven’t really embraced fatherhood. Nobody has done it like Khaled. And music-wise, there’s nobody with a greater ear, he added. ,Also Read: The Adam Project's Walker Scobell to play lead in new 'Percy Jackson' series,Khaled's wife Nicole Tuck and their two children were also present at the event. ,Speaking about Khaled's growth, Diddy said, You are the definition of, if you wanna make something happen, you gotta put in that work and make it happen. I’ve seen you from when we didn’t have nothing, from when we were just coming out from the mud.”,After the event, Khaled, who is the 719th star in the music recording category of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, posed for photos with his star.

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<ul>
 <li>DJ Khaled was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday</li>
 <li>The &nbsp;ceremony was attended by&nbsp;several of his key collaborators, including&nbsp; Jay-Z and Diddy</li>
 <li>It was live-streamed on YouTube</li>
</ul>

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DJ Khaled gets his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame; Jay-Z, Diddy and Fat Joe attend ceremony

Sudipta Biswas

Prince Harry was spotted with his cousin Princess Eugenie at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during the Super Bowl match between Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. But Meghan Markle was missing from the scene. A host of Hollywood stars including Kendall Jenner, Jay-Z and Justin Bieber also attended the match. Also Read: A proposal, baby wrap up Los Angeles Rams' Super Bowl 2022 celebrations,The couple, who tied the knot in 2018 and live nearby in a $14million Montecito mansion, are parents to Archie, two, and eight-month-old Lilibet. ,Harry and Eugenie, 31, were sitting in luxurious leather seats in the VVIP box at the stadium and wore face masks in accordance with Los Angeles county rules. According to the Los Angeles COVID-19 norms, every person has to wear either KN95 or N95 grade masks to watch matches from the stadium. ,Also Read: Watch: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas took their Super Bowl decorations 'very seriously',The presence of the two royals at the high-pressure game, which was also attended by the likes of Ryan Reynolds, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Charlize Theron, Rebel Wilson and Ellen DeGeneres, was expected as NFL announced the names of their royal guests on Twitter before the game. Also Read: Super Bowl 2022: Eminem takes a knee during Halftime Show,Harry and Eugenie were two of the few famous pictured wearing masks while sat down - with others such as Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Kanye West, Beyonce and Rita Ora all seen without them. It could be because of Harry's concerns over the COVID-19 situation after his father Prince Charles tested positive last week. Eugenie paired her mask with a baseball hat, jeans and a blazer, and had a bottle of Aquafina water on the barrier in front of her. Harry also had a glass in front of him on the barrier but its contents could not be seen. Also Read: No known threats to Super Bowl or Los Angeles region: Authorities,Eugenie and Harry are known to get on well, and 40-year-old Meghan actually knew the Princess before she had even met Harry - something she revealed during the couple's bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021. ,Eugenie is thought to have been the first member of the Royal Family to have seen Harry after he and Meghan left Britain and moved to North America two years ago - and he quarantined with her last summer when returning to unveil the statue of his late mother Princess Diana at Kensington Palace in London with his brother Prince William.

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<ul>
 <li>NFL had announced Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie as their guests before the match</li>
 <li>The two royals watched the match from VVIP stands</li>
 <li>The match was also attended by Kendall Jenner, Jay-Z and Justin Bieber</li>
</ul>

Watch: Prince Harry attends his first Super Bowl with Princess Eugenie sans Meghan Markle

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Singer and rapper Jay-Z became the most Grammy-nominated artist in history on Tuesday as The Recording Academy announced the list of top contenders. The 51-year-old received multiple nods for the upcoming music awards, bumping up the number to 82. Jay-Z was previously tied with producer and composer Quincy Jones, who is known for songs like 'Summer In The City'. The two had 80 Grammy nominations. He has been nominated for his special appearances in music videos featuring Kanye West and late DMX. He has so far secured 23 wins, according to reports from Variety. Also Read: Selena Gomez receives her 1st Grammy nomination, excited fans react,Jay-Z, who is known for albums like 'Money Ain't a Thang', is just one Grammy nomination ahead of Paul McCartney, who bagged two nominations for the 2022 awards, bumping up his total to 81. This year's Grammy did come with a lot of surprises, the biggest one being Jon Batiste, a multi-genre performer and recent Oscar winner, who bagged 11 nominations on Tuesday. Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R. each came away with the second-most nominations with eight by the time the Recording Academy was done announcing its nominees for its January 31 show. Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo both had seven nods, according to reports from Associated Press. Also Read: BTS bags second consecutive Grammy nomination,Even though The Weeknd said he would boycott future Grammys, he still became a nominee for his work on album of the year projects, including Doja Cat’s deluxe edition 'Planet Her' and Kanye West’s 'Donda'. His third nomination was for his appearance on West’s single 'Hurricane', which also features Lil Baby. For the first time, the academy expanded the number of nominees in the general field categories from eight to 10, according to reports from Associated Press. The change impacts categories such as record, album, song of the year and best new artist. (With AP inputs)

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<ul>
 <li>Jay-Z was previously tied with&nbsp;producer and composer Quincy Jones</li>
 <li>He now has 83 Grammy nominations</li>
 <li>Jon Batiste received 11 nominations in the upcoming awards</li>
</ul>

Grammy Awards 2022: Jay-Z becomes most nominated artist in history

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Devanshu Singla

One day after making his official debut on Instagram, American rapper and businessman Jay-Z has deleted his account. If you try to visit the @jayz profile, the text “Sorry, this page isn’t available,” will appear on your screen. Jay Z joined Instagram on November 2 and within a few hours of activating his profile, he amassed over 1 million followers. He also became the only person to be followed by his wife Beyonce on Instagram. After he departs from Instagram, Beyonce is back to following no one. Also Read | Dave Chappelle honors 'hip hop' Jay-Z at the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,The rapper/producer is well known for not being active on social media, so there was some excitement when he showed up on the photo-sharing app. The superstar shared a photo from Netflix’s The Harder They Fall film, which he co-produced. He also uploaded an Instagram Story featuring a premiere countdown clock from the film. Jay-Z created the film, The Harder They Fall in collaboration with producer and director Jeymes Samuel, and producers Lawrence Bender, G. Mac Brown and James Lassiter. Also Read | Beyonce turns 40: 5 songs to listen to on Queen B's birthday,Last month, the rapper opened up about why representation in Hollywood was important to him. The film features an all-Black cast, including Elba, King, Jonathan Majors, LaKeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz, Edi Gathegi, R.J. Cyler, Delroy Lindo, Danielle Deadwyler, Deon Cole, and Damon Wayans Jr. Recently, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jay-Z tweeted and made a joke about his social media presence. Jay-Z’s real name is Shawn Corey Carter, he was born December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was one of the most influential figures in hip-hop in the 1990s and early 21st century. He began his musical career in the late 1980s, and co-founded the record label Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995. He released his debut studio album Reasonable Doubt in 1996 and went on to release twelve additional albums. ,Also Read | What is the controversy around singer Beyoncé's Tiffany campaign?,Jay-Z has gained significant success and media attention for his career as a businessman. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 125 million records sold, has won 23 Grammy Awards, the most by a rapper, and holds the record for the most number-one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200 (14). He was ranked as one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Billboard and Rolling Stone. Jay-Z was the first rapper honored in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the first solo living rapper inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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<ul>
 <li>A day after making Instagram account, Jay-Z deleted it</li>
 <li>Jay Z joined Instagram on November 2</li>
 <li>The rapper is well known for not being active on social media</li>
</ul>

Rapper Jay-Z deletes Instagram account one day after joining

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Rapper Jay-Z was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday where a large roster of celebrities vouched for his influence as a leader in the music industry. Also Read: Beyonce turns 40: 5 songs to listen to on Queen B's birthday,Comedian Dave Chappelle made one of his first public appearances since agreeing to meet with members of the trans community in light of comments he made during his controversial Netflix comedy special. Chappelle gave the induction speech in his home state and began by saying, This is an incredible honor to induct this next man into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But I need everybody in rock & roll (to) know that even though we are honoring him, he is ours. He is hip-hop. Forever and ever and a day, reports Business Insider. He will always remember us. That we are his point of reference, that he is going to show us how far we can go if we just get hold of the opportunity. For this, we will always love him, we always treasure him, he added. He concluded by speaking directly to the rapper as both a friend and a fan. Hova, my friend. I'm a fan. I'm honored that I got a chance to know you. You embody Black excellence, how great we can be, Chappelle said. Also Read: What is the controversy around singer Beyoncé's Tiffany campaign?,I understand who you are. And I understand what you do, and I am very grateful for your contribution to this art. Other famous figures appeared to support Jay-Z via an introduction video, including Jay-Z's wife Beyoncé, Rihanna, Chris Rock, LeBron James, Ed Sheeran, David Letterman, Queen Latifah, Regina King, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Diddy, Jamie Foxx, and Samuel L. Jackson.

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Nivedita

<ul>
 <li>Jay-Z was inducted into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night</li>
 <li>Dave Chappelle stated in his speech that Jay-Z "is hip-hop"</li>
 <li>Chappelle gave the induction speech in his home state</li>
</ul>

Dave Chappelle honors 'hip hop' Jay-Z at the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

DaveChappelle

Elena Gomes

Houston, TX, USA

American singer Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter has given some big hit songs that are very popular amongst her fans across the world. She started her journey in the music industry quite early and so far has released six studio albums, five EP’s, one soundtrack album, five live albums, three compilation albums, two karaoke albums and 80 singles. She initially started her career with the group; Destiny’s Child' in 1997 but she took a break from singing. In 2003 she came back to singing and delivered major hit songs. ,On the occasion of Beyonce’s 40th birthday, here is a list of her top songs that you must have heard or should listen to. ,Also Read | What is the controversy around singer Beyoncé's Tiffany campaign?,Crazy in Love ,This song was released by Beyonce in 2003 in her solo studio album, Dangerously in Love. The song features her then-boyfriend, now husband Jay Z, who was also the co-writer and composer of the song. ,Formation ,Released in 2006, this song is a part of her sixth studio album, Lemonade. The song was a huge hit as through this song, the artist celebrated her culture and identity as a Black woman. The song also became a protest song and was later adopted by the Black Lives Matter movement as their anthem. ,Also Read | BTS: Beyonce’s Virgo Season Yearbook features Jungkook, but not RM,Partition ,The artist recorded this song for her self- titled fifth studio album released in 2013. This song was a massive hit among the audience and it also peaked at no. 23 at the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. ,Single Ladies (Put a ring on it) ,This song was released in her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce in 2008. This song explores men’s unwillingness to propose or commit. This song won three Grammy Awards in 2010, including the Song of the year, among others. ,Run the World (Girls) ,Released in 2011, this song is a part of her fourth studio album ‘4’. The song's development was motivated by Beyoncé wanting to do something different: a mixture of different cultures and eras, a new sound, and a message which would give women strength.

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<ul>
 <li>Beyonce celebrates her birthday on September 4</li>
 <li>She is one of the world's best selling recording artists&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Billboard named her the highest-earning black musician of all time.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Beyonce turns 40: 5 songs to listen to on Queen B's birthday

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Beyoncé created history earlier this week by becoming the first ever black woman to wear Tiffany Diamond. The company unveiled its latest campaign, About Love, featuring Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z, in which the singer can be seen wearing Tiffany's famous Yellow Diamond necklace. The campaign did not go down too well with some, who criticised Beyoncé for wearing the piece, thanks to its problematic history. In an Instagram post promoting the campaign, Beyoncé can be seen wearing a figure-hugging black dress, drawing all attention to the 128.54-carat rock around her neck. Soon, people took to social media to criticise the singer for wearing the jewel that they described as blood diamond. ,Also Read: 101-carat diamond gets $12.3M in costliest jewel purchase with cryptocurrency,The diamond was discovered in the Kimberley diamond mines in South Africa in 1877 under British colonial rule. Black migrant workers were allegedly subjected to horrific working conditions at the time and sometimes did not get paid for their work. Also Read: Botswana unearths second-largest diamond in the world,According to the UN, blood diamonds as those that originate from areas controlled by forces or factions opposed to legitimate and internationally recognised governments, and are used to fund military action in opposition to those governments. Slamming the singer, one person wrote on Twitter, Beyoncé doing Tiffany’s campaign wearing a blood diamond doesn’t sit well for her brand ESPECIALLY given her African influenced work in the past few years. Another said, I can’t be fascinated and just look past the inherent history of a 150-year-old blood diamond just because it’s on Beyoncé lol. However, some came out in support of Beyonce, saying that she was being unfairly targeted by critics. They pointed out that Lady Gaga previously wore the diamond to the 2019 Oscars and was not subjected to criticism. ,Also Read: Gems that sparked diamond rush in South Africa turns out to be quartz,Beyonce also found a supporter in her mother, Tina Knowles, who took to Instagram to defend her daughter,How many of you socially conscious activist own diamonds ? I thought so ! Well guess what did you go to try to check to see where the diamond came from? Probably not [sic]! she wrote. So when you guys get engaged you won’t have a diamond you gonna put on a sterling silver band And you better check out where it came from and the origin of where came from and why you add it check out the calls for the Leather that you weird because they made it came from another country to to ban and not buy diamonds right because your righteous [sic] !!

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<ul>
 <li>Beyoncé created history &nbsp;by becoming the first&nbsp; ever&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/what-is-the-black-national-anthem">black</a>&nbsp;woman&nbsp;to wear Tiffany Diamond</li>
 <li>The company unveiled its campaign featuring the singer and her husband Jay-Z</li>
 <li>People described the jewel as "blood diamond"&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

What is the controversy around singer Beyoncé's Tiffany campaign?

Diamond

Lifestyle

Priyadarshni Bishnoi

Beyoncé wears the iconic 128.54 carat Tiffany Diamond, making history as the first ever black woman to do so. The singer-songwriter and her rapper-husband Jay-Z sign join the Tiffany party as they become the faces of Tiffany & Co’s new ‘About Love’ campaign. ,Love is the diamond that the jewelry and art decorate, the couple said in a press release on Monday.,The history of The Tiffany Diamond dates back to 1877 when it was first unearthed in South Africa. ,Also Read | Zendaya recreates Beyoncé’s look from her first BET Awards performance. Watch,A roster of public figures have, since then, worn the big pretty diamond, including Mary Whitehouse, wife of American diplomat Edwin Sheldon Whitehouse, Audrey Hepburn, and singer Lady Gaga.,“Beyoncé and Jay-Z's shoot is the first time the diamond has been featured in an advertising campaign,” Tiffany's said in the press release.,Beyoncé took to Instagram to share the images of the striking diamond. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter can be seen channeling her inner Hepburn in a black gown, paired with black opera gloves and a chic updo, while her husband reclines in a chair, gazing at his wife with panache. ,Beyoncé and Jay-Z are the epitome of the modern love story, Alexandre Arnault, executive vice president of product and communications, said in the release. As a brand that has always stood for love, strength and self-expression, we could not think of a more iconic couple that better represents Tiffany's values. We are honored to have the Carters as a part of the Tiffany family. ,The About Love campaign will be releasing across the globe on September 2. ,The partnership of the duo with the company has birthed a video advert featuring Beyoncé's rendition of ‘Moon River’ of the 1961 ‘Breakfast At Tiffany's’ fame.,Tiffany & Co is planning to donate $2 million towards scholarship and internship programs for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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Priyadarshini Bishnoi

<ul>
 <li>Beyonce partners with Tiffany and Co</li>
 <li>She has become the first ever black woman to wear the 128.54 carat Tiffany Diamond</li>
 <li>The history of The Tiffany Diamond dates back to 1877</li>
</ul>

Beyoncé creates history, becomes first black woman to wear Tiffany Diamond

Ratul Maitra

E-payment company Square said on Thursday that it was buying a
majority of the stakes from rapper Jay Z’s music platform Tidal at a value of
$297 million in cash and stock. The rapper had earlier bought Tidal in 2015
from European company Aspiro at a price slightly higher than $56 million, aiming
to give artists a greater extent on control over their work, AFP reported.,"The acquisition extends Square's purpose of
economic empowerment to a new vertical: musicians,", AFP quoted a statement
from the firm as saying.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/reggae-legend-bunny-wailer-who-started-his-career-with-bob-marley-dies-at-73">Reggae legend Bunny Wailer who started his career with Bob Marley, dies at 73</a>,"It comes down to one simple idea: finding new
ways for artists to support their work. New ideas are found at intersections,
and we believe there's a compelling one between music and the economy”, Dorsey
was quoted as saying regarding the move.,Tidal’s ownership, however, is not made up to
solely Jay Z, as various other high-profile artists such as Maddona, Rihanna, as
well as pop icon and Jay Z’s wife Beyonce, have stakes.,Tidal, despite a promising start, soon began having
difficulties competing with larger music streaming services such as Spotify and
Apple Music.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/know-all-about-justin-biebers-upcoming-album-justice">Know all about Justin Bieber's upcoming album 'Justice'</a>,The current deal, as per AFP, will see Square get a
“significant majority ownership stake” alongside the already existing group of artists
as other shareholders.,Reportedly, Tidal would be operating independently
within Square as part of the deal, which would also see Jay Z joining the board
of Square.

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<ul>
 <li>Square would be buying a majority of the stakes valued at $297 million</li>
 <li>Rapper Jay Z founded Tidal in 2015, but has since faced difficulty in performing well, owing to competitors like Spotify and Apple Music</li>
 <li>The artist would be getting a place in the baord of Square</li>
</ul>

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey-led Square Inc to buy majority stake in Jay Z’s music platform Tidal

JackDorsey

Twitter

Spotify

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Shivam Pratap Singh

Twitter chief Jack Dorsey&nbsp; and rap mogul Jay-Z are teaming up to create a fund devoted to making bitcoin digital money "the internet's currency", the social media mogul announced.,Dorsey, who is also founder and chief of financial services and mobile payments firm Square, said in a tweet that he and Jay-Z are giving 500 bitcoin to fund an independent endowment called "Btrust.","It will be set up as a blind irrevocable trust, taking zero direction from us," Dorsey said, adding that the fund would initially focus on bitcoin development teams in Africa and India.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/elon-musk-buys-dogecoins-for-son-lil-x-posts-on-twitter-as-prices-skyrocket">Elon Musk buys Dogecoins for son ‘Lil X’, posts on Twitter as prices skyrocket</a>,The amount of the cryptocurrency announced by Dorsey was worth about $24 million on Friday.,He said three board members were required to start the venture, adding a link to an online application that stated the mission is to "make bitcoin the internet's currency.",Launched in 2009, bitcoin has seen a humongous rise since March 2020, when it stood at $5,000, spurred by online payments giant PayPal's announcement to allow account holders to use cryptocurrency.,Tesla this week announced a $1.5 billion investment in the digital money and plans to accept the cryptocurrency from customers buying its electric vehicles.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/after-dizzying-gyrations-whats-bitcoin-really-worth">After dizzying gyrations, what's bitcoin really worth?</a>,The announcement came on the heels of a cheeky social media embrace of bitcoin by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who temporarily changed his Twitter bio to simply read "#bitcoin."&nbsp;,On Friday, Canada's main securities regulator cleared the launch of the world's first exchange-traded bitcoin fund, giving retail investors greater access to the booming cryptocurrency.,Skeptics say bitcoin is highly volatile and regulators warn it is vulnerable to illicit use.,Bitcoin rose to a new high of $48,930 on Friday after MasterCard and US bank BNY Mellon moved to make it easier for people to use the cryptocurrency.&nbsp;

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 <li>Dorsey is also founder and chief of financial services and mobile payments firm Square</li>
 <li>The amount of the cryptocurrency announced for the fund &nbsp;by Dorsey was worth about $24 million on Friday</li>
 <li>The link shared by Dorsey stated the mission is to "make bitcoin the internet's currency"</li>
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