Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen was shut out all evening until taking the night’s biggest prize, entertainer of the year. With Stapleton, he sang his song “California Sober” in full cowboy regalia, including a bolo tie as big as a belt buckle. He later took the stage solo to sing the emotional “Yours,” which he dedicated to his young daughter. The Stapleton-Malone opening and much of the night were a celebration of a time of crossover and collaboration in country. The CMA Awards are nominated and voted on by members of the Country Music Association, which includes music executives, artists, publicists, songwriters and other industry professionals.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- The 47th Kuwait International Book Fair kicked off on Wednesday in Kuwait's Hawalli Governorate under the theme "The World in a Book." The event, organized by Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts, and Letters, features 544 publishing houses from 31 countries and regions, according to the Kuwait News Agency. In his opening remarks, Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi described the book fair as one of Kuwait's most important cultural events, stressing its significance in promoting Kuwait's vibrant cultural heritage, which he described as a "way of life and a framework for enlightened thinking." Running until Nov. 30, this year's book fair features approximately 90 cultural activities, including seminars, panel discussions, and training workshops. Al-Mutairi highlighted the fair as a testament to Kuwait's commitment to fostering intellectual growth and cultural exchange and underscored the importance of encouraging younger generations to embrace reading as a tool for expanding their intellectual and literary horizons.

A new campaign featuring a southern elephant seal perched on the bonnet of a car has been launched by RACT. With the underlying message of encouraging Tasmanians to keep a safe distance from wildlife, RACT says the ‘When Tasmania Happens’ campaign shows unexpected events, such as damage by wildlife, can occur. AdvertisementRACT Chief Experience Officer Karla Wasinski says the messaging is particularly relevant as elephant seals begin to appear in coastal areas. “We are all part of the island in which we live, with the weather, the landscape and wildlife. “Tasmania’s wildlife is unique and special and we really need to protect it and be aware of them,” Talman said.

Tyla dropped her new single “Tears” for Coke Studio 2024 on Wednesday (Nov. 20) via FAX and Epic Records. Produced by Stargate, the acoustic guitar-driven ballad strikes a chord with anyone who’s going through it and needs a shoulder to cry on. Fans who can’t make it out to Joburg can watch Tyla’s performance on a global livestream. The 2024 edition of Coca-Cola’s longstanding global Coke Studio program features music created by artists in collaboration with Coke itself. Watch Tyla perform “Tears” in her Coke Studio Session below.

Barcelona forward Raphinha has been handed penalty-taking duties for the national team. And now Brazil has taken the decision to strip Vinicius of penalty duties and hand it to Raphinha. The Real Madrid star, so often a game-changer at club level, failed to make an impact for the Selecao, leaving fans frustrated with his inconsistent national team performances. Vinicius Junior discovers African roots through DNA testEarlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that a DNA test has traced the , revealing his connection to the Tikar tribe. The announcement was made on Tuesday ahead of Brazil's 1-1 draw with Uruguay in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo MusyokaWiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has highlighted what he says are the real issues affecting Kenyans ahead of President William Ruto’s State of the Nation address before the bicameral Parliament on Thursday. It’s a constitutional requirement for the President to address a special session of the National Assembly and Senate once a year. As a precursor to what he feels the President should address, Kalonzo listed critical areas of concern he says are afflicting Kenyans today. We demand that all injunctions and appeals against the IEBC Selection Panel be discontinued and that it be reconstituted promptly. In conclusion, the country is in a bad situation, from agriculture to transportation to health to education to energy, poorly thought-out policiesThis is the real state of the nation.

Tyla Unveils New Single 'Tears' For Coke Studio 2024() GRAMMY- winning global music superstar Tyla has unveiled her latest track "Tears," created in collaboration with COKE STUDIO. To mark the release of the track, Tyla will perform the song live for the first time during a special performance in her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 4th. COKE STUDIO, in collaboration with Spotify, will host an exclusive concert showcasing Tyla's dynamic artistry and sound. Concert-goers in Johannesburg will have the opportunity to experience COKE STUDIO through an exclusive fan experience, which will include autographed merchandise tables, product sampling, and prize giveaways. Fans who cannot attend the concert can watch Tyla's debut performance of her COKE STUDIO single via a global livestream.

Top executive Joshua Oigara on Wednesday got temporary relief after the High Court blocked the Director of Public Prosecutions from prosecuting him in relation to a Sh700 million dispute with an aviation firm. Justice Bahati Mwamuye also issued an order blocking the attendance of Oigara at DCI's banking fraud investigations unit for statement recording over the dispute. The Judge issued the orders after advocate Hirum Nyaburi told the court that officers from the banking fraud unit were at his client's premises seeking to arrest him. According to the documents filed in court, the DCI, through its banking fraud department, had summoned Oigara for statement recording into an alleged offence of fraudulent false accounting. The Airline subsequently filed a case against the bank, which is currently pending determination before Justice Nixon Sifuna.

[Stafford Ondego, Standard]As President William Ruto presents his second State of the Nation address to Parliament and the people, today it is exactly 800 days since he was sworn into office. That’s a “bottom-up” view of the economic state of the nation. It is, instead, an accountability statement to Article 1 Kenyans on the state of our Article 10 national values and principles, international obligations under Article 2 (5) and national security under Article 240. This brings us to our favoured human security as a national security angle. However, the point to repeat is it is less about the address content – progress, status, trajectory – and more about its tenor.

However, after the wild get-together ended, property manager Jason Haight claims he was left with a “disgusting” mess to clean up. 10 The home’s property manager, Jason Haight, said the bedrooms were “disgusting” after the party ended. Combs’ assistant relayed specific requirements that were needed from the property manager for their stay. I agreed.”Haight said the party ended around 3 a.m. and claimed that there was “rampant” cocaine use all over the $7.5 million property. 10 Haight said the party ended around 3 a.m. and claimed there was “rampant” cocaine use all over the $7.5 million property.

Not all ad campaigns are created equallyIt’s undoubtedly a bold move, but here’s the thing. The research – which tests adverts on real-life consumers – showed that actually, the ad was pure effectiveness gold. It was also hugely distinctive, with 98% of the audience identifying who the ad was for in just 15 seconds. and we all knew the polar bears were never real in the first place – but did Coca-Cola really need to take this step? Coca-Cola has run this ad in various guises for the last 30 years, repeating those familar elements ad nauseum.

The mediation committee of the National Assembly and the Senate agreed on the figures after days of intense discussions. "The figure we have agreed upon is Sh387 billion as mediated allocation to the counties," Mandera senator Ali Roba said. While the Senate demanded Sh400.1 billion, the National Assembly had insisted on Sh380 billion, triggering a standoff that threatened to paralyse operations in counties. Treasury had earlier dismissed calls for an additional Sh20 billion for counties, with Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi urging governors to accept the Sh380 billion proposed by the National Assembly. Raila highlighted that the Sh380 billion proposed falls short of the legal requirement, which mandates counties receive at least 15 per cent of national government revenue.

No matter the season, there's always a reason to have an ice cream float. Root beer and vanilla ice cream are the standard go-to combo for this rich, frothy dessert drink, with the soda's distinctive bite complementing the floral notes of the vanilla beautifully. With the wide variety of soda flavors available in stores today, you might play with citrusy flavors and opt for an orange or lemon-lime-based soda instead of the herbal notes of root beer. Strawberry or cherry-flavored sodas provide another fruity take on the ice cream float. For an experience that highlights vanilla rather than a root-beery bite or a fruity tang, try a cream soda float.

A DNA test has traced the ancestry of Real Madrid and Brazil star Vinicius Jr. to Cameroon, revealing his connection to the Tikar tribe. Real Madrid superstar, Vinícius Júnio has traced his ancestry to Cameroon. “Discovering that my roots are in Cameroon is a very special moment for me and my family," said Vinicius. Known not only as the partner of the Brazilian star but also for her rising fame on Instagram, Mazzalli has become a popular figure in her own right. Despite being a top contender due to his significant impact on Real Madrid last season, the Brazilian winger narrowly missed out on the prestigious accolade.

The National Police Service (NPS) on Wednesday, November 20, denied a notice circulating on social media purporting to show that the police will not allow any protests in Nairobi on Thursday. “We wish to caution the general public that the document circulating on social media, claiming to be from NPS, is malicious and fake. The document in question was a notice in response to a notice indicating police had not issued any permits for protests, which, according to posts online, are slated to happen on Thursday, November 21, around Parliament. The protests were seemingly in response to President Willaim Ruto’s State of the Nation Address on the same day and venue as the protests. The aftermath of the protests saw loss of lives, abductions, destruction of property, and proposed austerity measures by the government.