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Harry Styles wins People’s ‘sexiest musician alive’ for 2nd year in a row but this upsets runner up who expressed outrage on social media

Harry Styles has been named People’s “sexiest musician alive” for 2024 but this did not go down well with the person who came in second place.  A singer named Role Model (birth name Tucker Harrington Pillsbury) came in second place.  However, Role Model is upset that Harry Styles won People’s “sexiest musician alive” for a second year in a row, …

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Fireboy’s ‘Hell & Back’ Mercedes Benz challenge takes over social media

Fireboy's 'Hell & Back' Mercedes Benz challenge takes over social media

The album was preceeded by the lead singles ‘Yawa’ and ‘Obaa Sima,’ which enjoyed commercial success. Guest appearances from Nigerian music icons Lagbaja and Seun Kuti, Afrobeats stars Lojay and Spinall, and Grammy-winning American singer Jon Batiste elevate the album. On his fourth self-titled body of work, Fireboy embarks on a journey of self-discovery, making music that holds his emotions …

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Actor Kunle Remi sends strong message to social media trolls

Actor Kunle Remi sends strong message to social media trolls

The actor took to his Instagram page on October 20, 2024, to make his stance known, stressing that he would block people who come to his page with any kind of negativity. He wrote, “This page is for light and good vibes, I am not desperate for followers or engagement. If you come with darkness and negativity from a blog …

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Online Safety Bill: Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Online Safety Bill: Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

Getty Images The Online Safety Act, which aims to make the internet safer for children, became law just under a year ago in October 2023 Social media companies will face punishments for failing to keep children safe on their platforms, communications watchdog Ofcom has warned. Services like Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp could face fines from the regulator if they do …

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Facebook, X and TikTok: How social media algorithms shape speech

Facebook, X and TikTok: How social media algorithms shape speech

BBC Social media algorithms, in their commonly known form, are now 15 years old. They were born with Facebook’s introduction of ranked, personalised news feeds in 2009 and have transformed how we interact online. And like many teenagers, they pose a challenge to grown-ups who hope to curb their excesses. It’s not for want of trying. This year alone, governments …

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Cameroon bans media talk of President?s health amid rumours

Cameroon bans media talk of President?s health amid rumours

Cameroon’s government has issued a ban preventing the media from discussing the health of President Paul Biya, Africa’s second-longest-ruling leader, following widespread rumours that the 91-year-old leader is gravely ill. According to a document obtained by AFP, the order was issued as concerns grow over Biya’s absence from public appearances since early September.   The directive, dated October 9 and …

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