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Before hit songs, before the global stage, before Afrobeats became a major export, Joeboy’s breakthrough happened in a moment that almost didn’t happen. It’s a cover. This is a post. A little bit of luck. Like many artists who emerge without access to the industry, Joeboy turned to what was available: social media and famous songs. The strategy was simple. It’s about reinterpreting something familiar and hoping that it gets across. “I signed with Mr. Eazy through social media,” he says. Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known by his stage name Mr. Eazi, is a fellow Nigerian Afro-pop artist who founded…

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As social distancing became the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cameron felt a growing rift with former NHL right winger Val, whom he married in 1996. “It was going south very quickly,” the mother of Natasha, Lev and Maksim said in a July 2025 episode of her eponymous podcast. “And I thought, ‘I don’t know. I don’t know if I’m going to make it.'” But an unexpected Bible study turned out to be the answer to their prayers. “Lev came to us and said, ‘I want to talk to you guys,'” Candace said of her second birth. “Lev preached to…

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The NBA star made his comeback after nine weeks as the Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors 117-116 in San Francisco.by Reuters and Associated PressPublished April 6, 2026April 6, 2026Stephen Curry returned from a two-month absence and scored 29 points, but the Houston Rockets ended up on the losing side, defeating the Golden State Warriors 117-116 in San Francisco.Rockets’ Alperen Sengun capped off a 24-point performance with a go-ahead inside hoop with 11.1 seconds left to seal the team’s victory Sunday night.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listFormer Warriors star Kevin Durant, returning to San Francisco for the…

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a prime-time address to the nation at the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC, USA. Alex Brandon | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesInvestors are caught between a quick deal that could end the war and a significant escalation that could send oil prices and bond yields higher as the post-holiday trading week begins.President Donald Trump issued a profanity-filled ultimatum on Sunday, warning that Iran “will live in hell” if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by 8pm ET on Tuesday, declaring the day “Power Plant Day and…

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AI data centers are becoming a “stress test” for insurance companies, as rapid technological advances and the use of increasingly complex financial structures pose unique challenges and opportunities for this sector.According to McKinsey, global data center spending could reach $7 trillion by 2030, and much of that spending can no longer come from hyperscalers alone. Instead, Big Tech companies are increasingly turning to private equity, private credit, and using debt to finance the construction of capital-intensive facilities.Private infrastructure data center transactions consistently exceeded $10 billion last year, according to Preqin data. The largest deal was valued at $40 billion, with…

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Hiding alone in a crevice in the mountains behind enemy lines, a wounded American airman knew exactly what to do: survive and evade. A weapons systems officer whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran evaded capture by invading Iranian forces for more than a day. At one point, he climbed rugged terrain to a ridge 7,000 feet above sea level, armed with more than a pistol, communication device, and tracking beacon. How did the US military rescue the airmen? CNN’s Jim Schutt breaks down what we know about the US military’s dangerous and complex mission to rescue a…

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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a speech at the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon Poole | Getty Images NewsHello, my name is Dylan Butts from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC’s Daily Open.The Iran war is now in its sixth week, and US President Donald Trump appears to be growing frustrated with the aftermath of the conflict. In an expletive-laden social media post on Sunday that drew fierce backlash from opposition leaders and civil society groups, President Trump vowed to attack Iranian power plants and bridges if the…

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A small boat carrying fishermen passes off the coast of Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman, on March 25, 2026, amid the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Stringer | ReutersJapanese and South Korean stocks rose on Monday as investors analyzed the latest developments in the Middle East conflict over the weekend, with most Asian markets closed for a public holiday. President Donald Trump on Sunday made new threats to attack Iranian power plants and civilian infrastructure starting Tuesday if Iran fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Before the US-Israel-Iran war began on February 28, the…

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It was an eventful weekend as the war between the US, Israel and Iran enters its sixth week. US President Donald Trump has issued another ultimatum to the Iranian government after a high-stakes mission to rescue American soldiers stranded in Iran after an Iranian airliner was shot down. Meanwhile, strikes continue, the humanitarian crisis widens, and the global economy remains unstable. Here is the latest one. What are the main headings? President Trump’s deadline: President Trump appears to have set a new deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Tuesday, 8pm ET,” he wrote after issuing a…

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Melanie Griffith responds to daughter Dakota Johnson’s romance with role modelMelanie Griffith is eager to play Dakota Johnson in the new leading role. The Working Girl actress clearly revealed her thoughts on her daughter’s relationship with her role model as the couple’s budding romance continues to evolve. In a video posted by gossip blog Deuxmoi on April 5, Melanie, 68, summed up the Fifty Shades of Gray star’s relationship with the “Sally, When the Wine’s Over” singer (real name Tucker Pillsbury) in one word: “amazing.” As for whether the couple has her mother’s seal of approval, Melanie added: “Of course…

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