BEYONCÉ PRAISES NELSON MANDELA
Leona Lewis confirms engagement Adam Levine responds to critics
LBeyoncé has thanked Nelson Mandela for “changing the trajectory for so many”. The Run The World hitmaker has paid tribute to the late former president of South Africa for paving the way with his anti-apartheid activism. In her open letter, she wrote: “I first met you in 2004 for the 46664 AIDS Benefit Concert in Cape Town, and the impact you have had on my life resonates with me today and every day. Your kindness and gratitude for every experience, and your ability to forgive are lessons I have learned and will pass on to my three children. My entire family holds you in high regard. It is an honour for me to travel to South Africa this week in celebration of eona Lewis has confirmed her engagement to Dennis Jauch. The Bleeding Love hitmaker was reported to have accepted a proposal from the dancer — who she has been in a relationship with for eight years — over the summer, and she’s now admitted she “can’t believe” she’s about to be someone’s “wife”.
She wrote on Instagram: “My heart is singing the happiest song it’s ever sung!
“I’m bursting with joy and overcome with emotion that I get to embark on this new adventure with my best friend, my partner in crime, my ride or die! @dennisjauch I can’t wait to be your wife. eeeek wife! What?!
The former X Factor winner fuelled speculation she had got engaged in August, when glimpses of her diamond ring could be seen in her Instagram story.
The gossip came just a week after Dennis paid a touching tribute to the 33-year-old singer on their eight-year anniversary. you and your efforts to right so many wrongs.”
And the 37-year-old singer, who penned the letter ahead of the Global Citizen: Mandela 100
Aconcert, which will take place on December 2 in Johannesburg, South Africa, at which she will perform, has promised Mandela his “sacrifices were not in vain”. dam Levine has responded to criticism of Maroon 5’s decision to play the Super Bowl halftime show.
The Moves Like Jagger hitmakers have been met with fierce backlash over the upcoming event in February, with almost 64,000 people signing a petition calling for them to drop out as a protest over police brutality and racial inequality.
Asked by Variety about the band’s decision to perform, he cryptically replied: “I’m still formulating a lot of things.”
Rihanna had previously turned down the gig in support of former NFL star Colin Kaepernick, who started the ‘take a knee’ movement during the US national anthem.
Earlier this year, Amy Schumer called on Maroon 5 to cancel their appearance at the major event.
The 37-year-old actress took to her Instagram account to call on Adam and his band to withdraw from show and revealed that she won’t be starring in any Super Bowl commercials this year in support of the athlete.
She said: “I think it would be cool if @maroon5 backed out of Super Bowl like @badgalriri Did. I personally told my reps I wouldn’t do a Super Bowl commercial this year.”