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Alexi Lalas Criticises Copa America Organizers Over Shakira’s Halftime Performance
Former American soccer player, Alexi Lalas has voiced strong criticism against the organizers of the 2024 Copa America final for the handling of Shakira’s halftime performance.
The Colombian pop star was slated to entertain fans and build excitement during the halftime break of the final match between Argentina and Colombia, held at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida.
However, on his “State of the Union” podcast, Lalas expressed disappointment, stating that Shakira was not given the necessary support to ensure a successful performance.
“I have nothing against Shakira, she seems to be a big star. The actual performance, I don’t think it was anything historic or will be remembered,” Lalas remarked.
Lalas noted several issues that marred the performance.
He pointed out the initial absence of backup dancers, which left Shakira performing solo on stage.
“It begged for backup dancers and she was solo dancing around. It just didn’t look normal. Eventually, they came out, but that was a little weird [at first],” he said.
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The former soccer star was particularly critical of the lighting during Shakira’s performance. He described the lighting as unflattering and poorly executed, casting shadows on her legs that created an undesirable visual effect. “My big problem, I don’t know who does their lighting. I don’t know who the production team was, but somebody needs to get fired,” Lalas asserted. “The lighting on her legs cast these shadows which made it look like she had fish scales and even worse. No man or woman wants that when you’re performing. They did her dirty. This was a bad decision and an unnecessary type of decision.”
Lalas concluded by emphasising that the poor lighting and production choices did a disservice to Shakira, detracting from what should have been a highlight of the event. His comments have sparked discussions about the importance of proper production support for major entertainment acts at sporting events.
Billionaire heiress, DJ Cuppy has declared that she has fully dedicated her life to God, through the biblical water baptism.
She made the disclosure in a statement on her verified handle on micro-blogging site, X, on Friday.
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Sharing images of the ceremonies, she asserted that the way to live is actually to die.
She wrote, “This summer, I made THE best decision of my life — to fully dedicate my life to God. Baptism isn’t just a ceremony; it’s a transformation. I am a new creation, reborn in His grace 🕊️✝️
“The way to live us actually to die…”
American singer, Solána Imani Rowe, also known as SZA, has announced that she will never pursue a romantic relationship again, describing romance as “a disease”.
She made this declaration in a statement posted on her X account on Thursday.
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“I never wanna be romantically interested in a human being ever again in my entire life . That sh*t is a disease,” she wrote.
SZA has been rumoured to have been in a romantic relationship with rapper Travis Scott and a gay relationship with her colleague, Kehlani.
While Kehlani later admitted that she was a lesbian after her and SZA sparked relationship rumours, the latter never publicly disclosed her sexuality.
In a rare statement, SZA said in a tweet in 2020 that she and rapper Drake briefly dated in 2009.
Solána Imani Rowe, known professionally as SZA, is an American singer and songwriter. Born on November 8, 1989, in St. Louis, Missouri, she grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey.
SZA began her musical career with the release of her debut EP, See.SZA.Run, in 2012, and gained wider recognition with her second EP, S, in 2013. Her debut studio album, Ctrl (2017), was critically acclaimed and earned her several Grammy nominations.
Known for her distinctive voice and genre-blending style, SZA combines elements of R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul in her music. She has been praised for her lyrical honesty and has collaborated with artists across various genres.
Popular Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane has accused Davido of being the brain behind getting him arrested for defamation.
In a series of posts on X, Dammy Krane claimed that he was detained unlawfully by the police on Davido’s orders.
He also alleged that there were plans to frame him for cryptocurrency scams. Dammy Krane urged his followers to hold Davido accountable if anything were to happen to him.
“If anything happens to me @davido should be held responsible. Oppressor @davido has paid them to arrest me.
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“They wrote petition, lying that I am into Flutterwave & Crypto scams just to arrest me. This is how they keep using the bad cops to spoil the name of the police,” he posted on X.
Recall that the fight between the duo started in 2023 after Dammy Krane called Davido out over an alleged debt.
In response, Davido described Dammy Krane as ungrateful.
Krane has since continued to drag Davido online. And accused him of having a hand in the death of his friend, Tagbo Umeike, who died in 2017 from alleged alcohol poisoning after his birthday party at Shisha Lounge in Lekki, Lagos State.
During a live performance, veteran fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1 De Ultimate, called on Dammy Krane and Davido to reconcile and make peace.
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