Tyra Banks returns to modeling as she features in Skims campaign, Naomi Campbell calls out Grammys for Wizkid loss, Alphonso Davies set to make Bayern return. Stay in the know with our
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1. Tyra Banks makes an iconic return to modeling
Tyra Banks is back to modeling and this time, she is lending her talents to Kim Kardashian and her Skims empire. Kim tapped Victoria’s Secret Angels alums, including Tyra, Heidi Klum, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Candice Swanepoel. The ladies all posed for an iconic shoot modeling Skims’ latest collection.
According to a press release, the business mogul selected all four household names to star in the campaign, showcasing the models’ strength, energy, and everlasting allure with imagery that reflects the group’s enduring legacies. Tyra is wearing a brown bodysuit while the other ladies wear different shades of nude bras and panties. They are all modeling pieces from the ‘Fits Everybody’ collection.
2. Naomi Campbell reacts to Wizkid’s loss, says Grammy is tone-deaf to the universe
On April 3, 2022, Nigerian superstar, Wizkid lost the Best Global Music Performance award at the 64th Grammys to Arooj Aftab, a Pakistani vocalist based in Brooklyn. Since then, the snub has been extensively discussed by important figures in the music industry. Supermodel Naomi Campbell offers the latest reaction. She is displeased with the loss and didn’t hesitate to criticize the Recording Academy on her Instagram page, accusing the committee of failing to pay attention to what was going on in the universe.
In her words, Naomi said, “To my brother @wizkidayo,#MadeinLagos was beyond a phenomenal album !! WINNER WITHOUT DOUBT !! You are the KING of the people, that has bought AFROBEATS mainstream, that means more than any academy of any sort .. ❤️??? @recordingacademy Once again you choose to be tone deaf to what is going in the universe.”
3. South Africa: Enhle Mbali congratulates Black Coffee for Grammy win
Black Coffee’s Grammy win is the talk of the town as South Africans and music lovers beam with pride over his achievement. The popular DJ recently bagged his first Grammy award at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Since his big win, social media has been filled with congratulatory messages from his friends, industry mates, fans, and family.
His ex-wife, actress Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa, has taken to social media to pen a congratulatory message for the Grammy award-winning artist. Enhle posted a throwback picture of Black Coffee and their two sons Asante and Anesu at the aquarium. In her caption, Enhle called the father of her children “my little dudes’ dude” and said they were all incredibly proud. The former couple had gained a reputation for airing their dirty laundry on social media, such as spats over unpaid electricity bills and allegations of abuse.
4. Instagram announces new messaging features allowing users to multi-task
Instagram Now Lets to Multitask While Sending a DM to Someone | ?@beebomcopic.twitter.com/WaeZVr6reY
— geek Beik (@geekBeik) April 2, 2022
Instagram has announced new multiple messaging features, which allow users to message while they browse. The Meta-owned photo and video sharing app announced an array of upgrades, including new chat themes, music previews, quick sharing, and more. The new “reply while you browse” option gives users the ability to multi-task, as they will be allowed to reply to a stream of messages, rather than having to individually click onto a direct message (DM) in the inbox.
Other features include the send messages quietly” option, which allows users to send a message without notification. Whether it’s late at night, or during a discreet moment, adding @silent to the message will allow busy users to answer messages in their own time and not be bombarded by unwanted notifications.
Instagram also brought out the “create a poll with your squad” feature, which is a popular element on group chats, letting users create and vote on polls when it comes to deciding where to wine and dine, what time to meet, or what activities to do.
5. Alphonso Davies set to return to Bayern Munich
Julian Nagelsmann says Alphonso Davies is available to return from injury to face Villarreal on Wednesday:
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— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 5, 2022
Alphonso Davies is set to return for Bayern Munich against Villarreal in the Champions League taking place today, Wednesday, after three months out with a heart condition. The Canada left-back was diagnosed with mild myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, in January after contracting COVID-19. After stringent medical tests, Davies was cleared to return to training last month and is now in line to put on a Bayern shirt for the first time since December. Tyra Banks Skims
Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann gave an update on Davies’ fitness at a press conference on Tuesday, telling reporters: “Alphonso Davies will be in the squad, and the results of his medical mean that he has been cleared to start. We will make a decision over the course of the day. In general, I am leaning towards having him in the starting XI.”
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