Rave News Digest: Rihanna and Tems lose at 2023 Oscars, Burna Boy’s “Last Last” makes history

Rihanna and Tems lose at 2023 Oscars, Burna Boy’s “Last Last” makes history, Chelsea signs Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest which summarizes five of the hottest global news you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.

1. Rihanna and Tems lose at 2023 Oscars

Rihanna and Tems’ “Lift Me Up” lost the 2023 ‘Best Original Song’ category to “RRR” from the film “Naatu Naatu” during last night’s Oscars. The same thing happened earlier this year at the Golden Globes. Before the category was lost, Rihanna looked breathtaking during her ethereal performance of “Lift Me Up.” The song, which featured contributions from Tems, Ryan Coogler, and Ludwig Göransson, is an ode to resilience and grace.

Danai Gurira introduced Rihanna and called the Barbados native royalty in her own right. Gurira also paid homage to the late Chadwick Boseman. Complete with a string section, Rihanna stood center stage in a sheer jumpsuit covered in diamonds as she delivered an emotional and unforgettable performance.


Burna Boy makes history as ‘Last Last’ gets RIAA certification

Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has recorded another giant stride as his hit single “Last Last” has surpassed a million units in sales in the United States. According to news published by reputable chart news platform Chart data, Burna Boy’s “Last Last” received an RIAA platinum plaque after it surpassed a million copies in sales in the US.

“Last Last” was released in 2022 as one of the lead singles off Burna’s 6th album “Love, Damini.” The single quickly became an international smash hit as it spent multiple weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at No. 44. With “Last Last” getting a platinum plaque, Burna Boy became the first Nigerian artiste with two RIAA platinum plaques as a lead artiste.

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