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‘Stupid Cupid’ singer Connie Francis dies at 87

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By Francesca Hangeior

American singer Connie Francis, whose hits such as “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” and “Stupid Cupid” topped the charts in the late 1950s and 1960s, has died aged 87, her publicist announced Thursday.

The top-selling artist, born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, had been hospitalized earlier in the month after experiencing severe pain and had recently undergone a hip treatment, according to a post on her official Facebook page.

“It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night,” her publicist Rob Roberts posted early Thursday on Facebook, without specifying a cause.

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Though Francis’s heyday faded after the 1960s, she continued to record and perform for decades.

When announcing her hospitalization on July 2, she expressed regret about having to miss a planned Independence Day show.

“Petite and pretty, Ms. Francis had an easy, fluid vocal style, a powerful set of lungs and a natural way with a wide variety of material,” wrote The New York Times after her death.

In recent months, Francis saw renewed popularity with her 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” going viral on TikTok and other video-sharing platforms.

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Born in Newark, New Jersey to an Italian-American family, she shot to fame in 1958 with the release of “Who’s Sorry Now?”

She went on in the next decade to sell millions of records worldwide, with albums in multiple languages.

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Popular Singer, Davido draws world attention to kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren at World Cup Concert

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Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has drawn attention to the abduction of school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State during his performance at the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

The ‘OBO’ crooner donned a custom-made jacket with the names of the 39 abducted children and their seven teachers pinned on it. On the back of the jacket, Davido also boldly wrote; “Bring Them Home.”

Davido performed his hit song ‘Fall’ and kept flaunting his jacket throughout the performance to draw attention to the abducted school children and teachers in captivity.

This is not the first time the singer has called for the release of the abductees. He has previously called on the relevant authorities to ensure the victims are rescued without further delays in a social media post.

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He stated that the current insecurity must not be allowed to continue.

Meanwhile, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy is billed to perform at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Mexico City alongside Shakira.

Burna Boy was featured in the official 2026 World Cup song ‘Dia Dia’ with Shakira. The duo are expected to perform the song at the opening ceremony.

Another Nigerian singer, Rema, will also perform at the US opening ceremony in Los Angeles along with Lisa and other international pop stars.

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Internet abuzz as popular Content Creator Peller Proposes to Girlfriend Jarvis

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Internet Ignites as popular Nigerian content creator Peller has taken a major step in his relationship after proposing marriage to his girlfriend and fellow content creator, Jarvis.

The romantic proposal, which has since attracted significant attention online, marked a new chapter in the couple’s relationship and quickly became a trending topic across social media platforms.

Photos and videos from the special moment circulated widely, showing the couple celebrating the engagement with excitement and joy. Fans and followers flooded social media with congratulatory messages shortly after news of the proposal emerged.

Peller and Jarvis have built a strong following through their entertaining online content and public displays of affection, making them one of the most talked-about young couples in Nigeria’s digital entertainment space.

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Over the years, the pair have frequently shared moments from their relationship with fans, helping them build a loyal audience that closely follows their personal and professional journeys.

The engagement announcement was met with excitement from supporters, many of whom expressed happiness at seeing the couple take their relationship to the next level.

Social media users described the proposal as a significant milestone and wished the pair success as they prepare for the next phase of their lives together.

The development has further strengthened the couple’s popularity online, with discussions surrounding the engagement continuing to trend across various platforms.

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While details regarding the wedding plans have not yet been publicly disclosed, fans remain eager to learn more about the couple’s future plans.

For now, the engagement marks a memorable moment for Peller and Jarvis, whose relationship continues to attract attention from followers across Nigeria and beyond.

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Why I can’t commit to one woman – Singer Flavour

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Nigerian singer, Flavour has revealed why it is difficult for him to commit to one woman.

Speaking in a video broadcast, the ‘Nabania’ crooner said he belongs to “the wild world” and not to a single woman.

The music star explained that unlike some men who are “domesticated”, he can’t be “caged.”

He said, “I am an explorer. I belong to the wild world. I belong to the street. Some men are domesticated but I am not. We belong to the wild world. I cannot be caged.”

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Flavour has three children from two different women, both of whom are former beauty queens.

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