News about Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill looked worlds away from her 90s heyday as her iconic band Fugees took to the stage at London O2 Arena on Monday evening. The singer, 49, sported colourful beaded dreadlocks for the performance which she topped off with a dramatic stage enmseble.  Lauryn looked sensational in a fur coat which she layered over trousers and white shirt and added extra sparkle with a bejewelled bodice.

Rosie O'Donnell eerily predicted Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal woes more than two decades ago before he was arrested on sex trafficking charges . In a resurfaced video taken ahead of the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2000, the comedian, 62, made several jokes about foreseeing the rapper, 54, going to jail while talking to Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins, Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, and Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas. While filming a behind-the-scenes special for her now-defunct talk show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, O'Donnell spoke with the TLC members backstage about their multiple nominations that year. 'Wanna hear a joke I have?' she asked the girl group. 'Ready? This is good. See if you like it.'

Lauryn Hill is clearing up the surprise cancellation of her upcoming concerts in the United States with her band the Fugees. The 49-year-old singer and rapper delivered the update to Instagram on Wednesday, a day after fans were shocked to see emails in their inboxes announcing that the concerts were canceled and their refunds were on the way. In her statement, Hill attributed the cancellations to low ticket sales.

Lauryn Hill's Miseducation Anniversary Tour has been cancelled without explanation. On Tuesday, August 6 ticketholders hoping to catch the 49-year-old R&B singer and the iconic hip-hop trio the Fugees received correspondence stating they would be refunded.  Variety reported that the US tour dates have been removed from Ticketmaster.

A court ordered former Trump chief White House strategist to report to a low security federal prison in Connecticut to begin his four-month sentence. It is considered a desirable place to serve time. Ghislaine Maxwell sought to serve her sentence there when she was convicted on sex trafficking charges. Bannon was sentenced to four months for refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena for testimony and documents.

Last night, the BET Awards saw a string of famous faces from different generations gather for a night to honour top stars in entertainment and culture. The annual American award show, established by the Black Entertainment Television network in 2001, celebrates black entertainers and other minorities in music, film, sports and philanthropy. Hosted by Empire star Taraji P. Henson for the third year running, the 2024 BET Awards took place on Sunday (June 30) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Guests were treated to dazzling performances from Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill and Will Smith , as well as an all-star tribute performance for Usher , who was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Before taking to their seats, stars stepped onto the blue carpet to showcase a myriad of statement looks - though not all were positively received. From Remy Ma's bejewelled dress that left little to the imagination, to Usher's underwhelming jeans-and-blazer ensemble, outfits worn by a host of actors, musicians and more has sparked backlash from critics on social media. As Instagram users call for stylists 'to be fired' and a stricter dress code to be enforced at the award show, FEMAIL explores the worst dressed stars of the 2024 BET awards.

Fugees are reuniting for their first album in 28 years, it is claimed - as member Pras Michel awaits sentencing for his role in a $100 million foreign extortion plot. Made up of Michel, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, the group rose to stardom in the 1990s but released only two albums before their breakup in 1997. A reunion has been in the works for years, although there have been multiple delays due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Will Smith is set to debut new music in his first major solo performance since the infamous Oscar slap. Following his surprise gig at Coachella, the Bad Boys star, 55, will take over the stage with an original song at this Sunday's BET Awards, according to Deadline. 'From his start as a rapper to The Fresh Prince to being a box office king as one of the Bad Boys, Will Smith is truly a global icon, and we are honored to welcome him back to grace the BET Awards stage,' Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, said in a statement. 

Apple Music released its list of the 100 best albums of all time on Wednesday - and music fans are shocked by the results. Lauryn Hill's 1998 solo debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill topped the list at No. 1, while Beyoncé was the only woman on the list to have two albums in the top 100. Taylor Swift's 1989 (Taylor's Version) cracked the top 20 at No. 18, while the Eagles' Hotel California barely made the list at all, scraping in at No. 99.

Former footballer Alex Scott has taken up a surprising new role with KISS radio. Scott is known for being a presenter and pundit during coverage of both men's and women's football matches, featuring on Sky Sports and the BBC.  The former Arsenal player will be presenting her first show on KISS on Sunday at 7pm, during which she will be playing two hours of 'old skool anthems'.

As the Battles round continued on Tuesday's episode of The Voice on NBC, Chance the Rapper used his one Playoff Pass to snag Nadége back for his team. Nadége. After a duet performing Lauryn Hill's song Can't Take My Eyes Off, 26, of Florida, had just lost her battle to Maddi Jane, 24, from Chicago. When they finished, Shay Mooney, 32, of Dan+ Shay said, 'That was so sick.'

While being inducted into the Black Music And Entertainment Walk Of Fame near Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia on Wednesday, Usher displayed his admiration for the city of Atlanta, just three days after his record-breaking Super Bowl LVIII appearance. As he posed in front of his plaque while surrounded by family, relatives, and coworkers, the 45-year-old R&B belter declared himself a "proud ambassador of this incredible city."

Following its turbulent launch this week, the Duchess of Sussex has spoken out to defend the 'talented team' behind her new Sussex.com website. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'prosecutive' decision to relaunch their Archewell website, the umbrella for all their philanthropic and corporate ventures, had sparked rumors that they were attempting to be "more Royal." The website, created by Canadian agency Article, made "no sense" and established a "blurred line between the past and the present," as the couple were told to rename their 'Sussex' title after quitting as working royals in 2020. Meghan expressed gratitude for the'very special company's' and its "thoughtful approach to design' in a testimonial shared on the Article website. The Duchess wrote: "I have been working with Ryan and the amazing team at Article for a decade: their attention to detail, their ingenuity, and their thoughtful approach to planning as well as the user experience.' They're not just designers; they're designers, not necessarily designers; they're designers, editors who help you develop your ideas into visual identities.' They're a special company. Plus, they're Canadian, so I'm a fan.' In addition to the Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions' websites, the firm was also responsible for Meghan's now-defunct lifestyle blog, The Tig. In addition, the article's readers include NBA singer Lauryn Hill, fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg, and Harry's environmental tourism firm Travalyst.

According to the country's culture minister, Zahara, the South African Afro-pop singer, died at the age of 36 after being hospitalized with liver disease from years of alcohol use. According to SABC News, the award-winning singer, whose real name was Bulelwa Mkutukana, died at a hospital in Johannesburg last night. Zahara rose to fame in 2011 with her award-winning album Loliwe, and in 2020 she was included in the BBC's 100 Women list, which showcases the world's most inspiring and influential women. Since struggling with alcoholism and being hospitalized last month, the Afro-pop sensation, whose prolific ballads, had been suffering with liver disease and was hospitalized in South Africa, before passing away on Monday. The government had been 'assisting' Zahara's family for some time now,' according to Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa of South Africa.'

Lauryn Hill sent a defiant note to concertgoers who were waiting for her at her Los Angeles show over the weekend. Hill, who has a reputation for arriving late to her shows, told audience members that she was 'luck' she was able to attend it. "She's late," says the narrator. She's late a lot. "You're lucky I make it on this blood ras stage every night," the hip hop icon, 49, told the crowd on Saturday, 'y'all lucky I made it to this blood ras stage every night.'

Lauryn Hill has been compelled to postpone a concert to avoid'serious strain or damage' to her vocal cords. The 48-year-old hip hop artist is currently on her 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill', a 25th anniversary tour with the Fugees. However, she was compelled to re-arrange her job in Philadelphia on Monday night after being told by a doctor to rest her voice.

After the actor said Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill asked him in a text: "Listen, let's rock," the Fugees will reunite with Pras Michel for one last tour before he is released. You down?' Michel, 50, was found guilty of a $100 million international extortion plot, being the lynchpin lobbyist for China in a bewildering plot in which actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump appeared. In a three-week trial of ten counts, including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered foreign government agent, the Grammy award-winning rapper, who earned $88 million through the scheme, was found guilty. He is facing 20 years in jail. However, he'll be touring the United States with the band before then. Although a sentencing date has not been announced, it could be one of Pras' last appearances before being sent to prison.

After performing in Auckland, hip hop legend Lauryn Hill was treated to a Mori haka dance. On Saturday, the American singer, 48, was in Auckland, New Zealand, headlining Eden Festival Auckland, when the magic moment occurred. When Hill was leaving in her transportation shuttle, the Kaihaka Haka group posted a video to their TikTok describing the traditional dance.

Anitta modeled the new pieces from Rihanna's lingerie company Savage X Fenty on a sizzling display. In a tiny black bandeau top and cheeky underwear, the pop star, 30, showed off her bodacious physique. The bottom sat on her tiny waistband with 'Savage X Fenty' printed on the front of it.

The new named storm of the hurricane season is winding down after making landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Saturday with 70mph winds before battering New Jersey with 10ft waves and heavy rain. Officials in New York City are now reeling from the final effects of Ophelia and Washington, DC, as they laid sandbags in flood-prone areas on Sunday. 'While the cooler summer days are behind us, New Yorkers should take precautions about the potential for high winds and rain during our first fall weekend,' he said. 'This weekend's weather was also a reminder that we are still in the middle of Atlantic Hurricane season and that an informed preparation is vital, especially if you live in flood-prone areas.'

On Sunday, rainy weather made its way up the East Coast, bringing flood and killing power to New Jersey after Tropical Storm Ophelia struck North Carolina. As the post-tropical storm goes through the Tri-State zone, people will suffer with the lingering, miserable weather for the majority of Sunday. From DC to NYC on Sunday, there is still a chance of coastal flooding and heavy, persistent rain. The National Hurricane Center announced yesterday that the storm made landfall near Emerald Isle in North Carolina just after 6:20 a.m. on Monday. Maximum winds of 70 miles per hour were recorded on the storm, with sustained winds of 61 miles per hour. From Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware, a tropical storm warning was released. In North Carolina, a hurricane warning was also in place for the area north of Surf City to Ocraco Inlet.

On Saturday, Anitta descended on the Global Citizen Festival red carpet after she landed in a sexy black catsuit. In the plunging, body-hugging velvet look, the 30-year-old Brazilian singer, who appeared at the MTV Video Music Awards two weeks ago, looked fantastic. The long-sleeved number revealed her busty cleavage, but her waist was accentuated by a black leather belt with double gold buckles.

Usher, 44, one of the world's best R&B celebrities, tells Alex Hawgood about his bromance with Beckham, getting behind Bieber, dealing with grief, and much more.

Megan Thee Stallion supporters will not be able to attend the Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park later this month. Megan Thee Stallion will no longer be able to attend the 2023 Global Citizen Festival due to an unexpected scheduling conflict,' the festival informed Billboard. In July, the Hot Girl Summer singer, 28, performed at the festival as a headliner. Jung Kook, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lauryn Hill, Anitta, and BTS' Jung Kook were all set to attend the 12th annual festival arranged by the Global Poverty Project. The concert is free and takes place on September 23. On the Global Citizen app or website, users can buy tickets by participating in efforts to end poverty.