South African sensation Tyla is poised to make history as the first African personality to host the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Organizers announced the Grammy-winning artist as the host of the 2025 edition, scheduled to air live on June 21st from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

Beyond hosting duties, Tyla has also secured two nominations: Favourite Global Music Star and Favourite Music Collaboration for “Show Me Love” with WizTheMc, and “bees & honey.”

The nominations list is topped by Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, and Lady Gaga, each receiving four nods. Selena Gomez, Dwayne Johnson, Jelly Roll, and Jack Black follow closely behind with three nominations apiece.

Expressing her excitement on X, Tyla simply stated, “I’m really about to host the kids choice awards.” This landmark achievement further solidifies Tyla’s rising star on the global stage.

Early Thursday morning, American musician Chris Brown was taken into custody at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester by officers from the Metropolitan Police. The arrest, occurring shortly after 2:00 AM, is connected to an alleged assault on music producer Abe Diaw at Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair district on February 19, 2023.

Mr. Diaw alleges an unprovoked attack by Mr. Brown at the Hanover Square venue. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of a 36-year-old male on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and stated he remains in custody for questioning regarding the February incident. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

Valeria Marquez, a 23-year-old social media influencer from Mexico, was tragically killed on Wednesday while live streaming on TikTok from her beauty salon in Guadalajara. Authorities are investigating the case as a femicide, a gender-based killing.

The Jalisco state prosecutor’s office confirmed that a man entered Marquez’s salon in Zapopan and opened fire during her live broadcast. The livestream abruptly ended, and police arrived shortly after, confirming her death.

Details remain limited as forensic experts continue their investigation and no suspect has been named. Local reports suggest the attacker may have gained entry under false pretenses.

This incident highlights the persistent issue of gender-based violence in Mexico, where the United Nations estimates that an average of 10 women and girls are murdered daily. The loss of Ms. Marquez underscores the urgency of addressing this critical problem.