Weekly Trend Report 10: The Entertainment Sphere

by Andrew Simire

This week was fun, having some of the best things in the music industry go down. From HYip Hop to Afrobeats. This week was lit! Stay with Trickle Media as we give you the latest gist and information in the entertainment sphere this week:

Snoop Dogg’s Daughter Faces Health Scare and Relationship Struggles in Emotional Wedding Journey on Snoop Dogg’s Fatherhood

In the new trailer for “Snoop Dogg’s Fatherhood: Cori & Wayne’s Story”, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, Cori Broadus, shares her struggles planning a dream wedding while coping with serious health issues. Months after a stroke, the 25-year-old, who lives with lupus, opens up about her fear and confusion, saying, “I’m hurting, I’m scared. Why is this happening to me?”

Despite health concerns, Cori and her fiancé Wayne Duece push forward with plans for a grand 750-guest wedding, complete with a $10,000 pair of shoes, a helicopter, and aspirations to have Justin Bieber perform. But the extravagant details lead to mounting tension between the couple, with Wayne questioning, “Should I even get married?”

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In addition to relationship stress, Cori grapples with self-image issues, struggling to feel confident in her wedding dress. Snoop, observing the chaos, remarks, “This s–t is gonna become a f–king nightmare!” The question remains whether Cori and Wayne can overcome their challenges and make it to the altar.

Desmond Elliot Responds to Gay Allegations, Emphasizes Focus on Positivity and Tolerance

In a recent interview with TVC, Nollywood actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot addressed circulating allegations about his sexuality, which he called baseless. Initially choosing to stay silent, Elliot explained that he saw no need to clarify rumors that had no effect on his life. He stated, “As long as I’m affecting people positively, I’m good.”

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Encouraging respect and tolerance, Elliot expressed support for individuals’ rights to live as they choose within legal limits, but reiterated his own sexuality, adding, “I’m straight… you can never have anyone straighter than me.” His comments follow a blog post that named Nigerian male celebrities allegedly involved in same-sex relationships, stirring debate on social media.

Rising Star Maddy Maznaz Accuses Stonebwoy of Song Theft, Sparks Controversy in Ghanaian Music Scene

Ghanaian dancehall star Stonebwoy faces allegations from emerging artist Maddy Maznaz, who claims he copied her unreleased track without permission. Maznaz took to social media, accusing Stonebwoy’s latest song, “Jiggle and Whine” featuring Spice, of closely resembling her original work.

Maznaz alleges that Stonebwoy’s song includes melodies, rhythms, and lyrics similar to her own composition. She claims to have created the lyrics months before his release. Maznaz also expressed frustration over the situation. She stated: “This song is my creation…”

“… to see it presented by another artist, especially someone with such a platform, is heartbreaking,” she added.

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The accusation has sparked a strong reaction on social media, where fans and industry insiders are debating the claims. Maznaz voiced her disappointment, calling out Stonebwoy for allegedly using her work without permission, adding, “Such a thief just cos I nor blow! Stonebwoy you can’t act this way and think I won’t realise it.”

Tems Sets New Records as Highest-Nominated Nigerian Artist at 67th Grammy Awards

Tems leads Nigerian nominees at the 67th Grammy Awards with three nominations. They include: Best African Music Performance and Best Global Album for her debut “Born In The Wild”. She is also nominated for Best R&B Song for her single *Burning*. This makes her the first Nigerian female artist to achieve a Grammy nomination for an album. It also makes her the first African artist nominated in the R&B category.

With her nomination for *Burning*, Tems also becomes the first African female lead artist recognized outside of global categories. These historic achievements extend her record for the most Grammy nominations by a Nigerian female artist, now standing at six.

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Tems’ three nominations for the 67th Grammys make her the second Nigerian artist with the most nods in a single Grammy year, following Burna Boy’s four nominations at the 66th Grammy Awards.

Will Desmond Elliot live down his infamy as an alleged homosexual? Will Tems bag all the nominations at the Grammys? Stay tuned to Trickle Media to find out!

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