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He can identify former collaborators like Wes Nelson, Idris Elba, and Clean Bandit, but Ayo Beatz is back with a brand-new song that has gone viral.

He has collaborated with Wes Nelson of Love Island, Idris Elba, and Clean Bandit, and Ayo Beatz, a legendary rapper, has just released some new music that has gone viral.

The video for the new track Twende Dada – produced by London Entertainment – has already amassed more than a million views on YouTube.

Rapper and producer Ayo describes the new music as exciting to be released along with Malaika Mfalme, a new method of music distribution and viral success, through the SoundOn label TikTok.

The duo’s collaboration brings a new sound to the UK and beyond by blending Afrobeats, Hip Hop, and Amapiano, Tanzania’s signature Bongo Flava sound with Afrobeats, Hip Hop, and Amapiano.

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Ayo produced Twende Dada as well as featured his signature British Rap on the single. Ayo’s hits include Drive with Clean Bandit and Habits with Wes Nelson.

Ayo, who spoke exclusively, stated that Malaika brings a lot of energy to the party and has collaborated with numerous artists, including Labrinth, Wes Nelson, and Idris Elba.

It’s exciting to work with artists who break through with new sounds. This sound is very cool and performing well in clubs.

The new song by Tanzanian artist Malaika and Ayo is translated into Swahili as “Let’s Go, Sis” and was written in honor of Malaika’s twin sister.

Twende Dada is rooted in twin love, with Malaika and sister Ria Adele ’s deep connection, with the twin appearing in the video. The pair light up the screen.

Ayo’s new song, “Boots in a bag,” fuses East African soul and British rap energy, breaking Bongo Flava’s ground.

Ayo said: “The video was fun because Malaika and Ria Adele were just vibing. I’ve worked with some fantastic people over the years, and I especially enjoyed working with Wes.

As they rally behind Arlene Phillips’ plea for kindness online, Strictly Come Dancing fans have referred to the current season as the “most toxic yet.”

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Strictly Come Dancing fans have made their feelings crystal clear ahead of this weekend’s glittering final – with many branding the current run the “most toxic series yet”.

The backlash comes after former Strictly judge Arlene Phillips hit out at what she described as “unpleasant” and “depressingly serious” behaviour online, urging viewers to remember the show is meant to be entertainment. Now, fans appear to be echoing her sentiments, with social media flooded with messages backing her call for kindness.

The former Strictly judge, who served on the panel for six years, then addressed one of the show’s most contentious topics head-on: contestants with previous dance training.

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One viewer acknowledged that tensions had never been this high. They remarked, “Well said Arlene,” and continued.

In the almost 20 years I’ve been watching, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a more potent series. At the end of the day, it’s a TV show. #Strictly #BeKind”.

Another fan also shared Arlene’s Instagram post, encouraging others to take note of her words. “This Arlene Phillips on Instagram. Heed her words,” they said. “#StrictlyComeDancing needs all the variety and colour that each individual brings to the show. Have your favourites. But respect what everyone brings to this wonderful party. It wouldn’t be the same without them.”

The comments are in response to growing annoyance among viewers who believe that online rows, particularly around contestants’ prior dance training, have overshadowed the fun of Strictly.

This year’s finalists – Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke – have all found themselves at the centre of heated debate, with Amber receiving particular scrutiny due to her musical theatre background. Arlene previously defended her strongly, describing the criticism as “totally unfair” and “quite shocking”.

Many fans have now rallied to support that message, noting that Strictly has always had contestants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Actors, performers, and even professional athletes have all danced the show’s history, according to Arlene, who reminded viewers of this fact.

Pointing to past seasons, in her statement, Arlene reminded fans that prior experience doesn’t guarantee victory. “It’s not even the case that those with prior training always results in a winner,” she said, referencing Layton Williams. “One of the best dancers – he didn’t win but he was fabulous to watch.”

The dance veteran praised the world-class choreographers who create the routines week after week while also shining a light on the creative team behind the scenes. Strictly has always had a simple heart, according to Arlene. The enjoyment of dancing and learning Latin dance styles should be the focus of each season, she said.

Despite the controversy, there is still a lot of anticipation for the final. The three finalists have each earned a sizable following, and viewers have praised the professionals and choreographers for producing spectacular routines throughout the series.

Some fans worry that the show’s spirit has been lost along the way despite the fierce competition. Several have demanded a reset for the following year, hoping that the focus will return to Strictly’s core values of promoting dance, developing new skills, and bringing people together on a Saturday night.

Fans have suggested that Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will take over from them after their final show tonight.

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Janette Manrara has addressed speculation she could step into the shoes of Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman as the new face of Strictly Come Dancing.

The professional dancer, who joined the programme in 2013 and currently presents companion show It Takes Two, appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to discuss tonight’s finale – and faced questioning about her future plans.

Tonight’s episode is expected to be particularly poignant because Tess and Claudia, the two presenters who shocked viewers by announcing their exit in October, will also be honored as this year’s Strictly champions.

Fans have predicted Janette as the front-runner to take Tess and Claudia’s place after this evening’s show because the race is getting worse about who might succeed them.

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From the BBC Breakfast studio, Janette paid tribute to the duo before presenter Naga Munchetty questioned whether “she’d thrown her dancing shoes in the ring” for the hosting role.

“That is like the golden ticket to Willy Wonka, you know?” she replied. “Nobody knows. Nobody knows what’s happening.

All I know about this is that all of our producers, including Sarah James, are really, really focused on this series, these contestants, saying goodbye to Tess and Claudia, and that the finalists are just having the best, best night right now.

When pressed by Naga, she continued: “I will say that. Who doesn’t want that job? It’s the best job if you work in entertainment, if you love warm, happy, family, fun, entertainment. I think it’s the best job in the world that anybody would love to have.”

When co-presenter Charlie Stayt asked her to confirm whether she fancied the role or not, Janette laughed that he was “putting words in her mouth” and she could “see what he’s doing”.

She jokingly responded, “I don’t want the job, I don’t want it.” You know how to do that, but It Takes Two has done so much for me.

Being a professional dancer on the show, I have to say, it’s very difficult to leave and do other things, and it’s really amazing that I have the opportunity to host It Takes Two and, of course, Morning Live.

I still feel the consequences of it. So, if I get it, there will be a lot of party!

Who will win the coveted glitterball trophy as champion of the 2025 series will be revealed to Janette and the rest of the Strictly crew one more time this evening as they make their way to the Elstree Studios.

Football ace Karen Carney, Love Island and West End sensation Amber Davies, and internet personality and podcaster George Clarke will be battling for the win. The contestants will perform three final routines. They will each re-perform two previous dances – one selected by them and one by the judges – as well as a final, showstopping dance to win over those crucial votes.

Tess and Claudia will make the announcement live.

After producing a podcast with Andrew Tate, Bonnie Blue admitted how she felt.

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Controversial adult entertainer Bonnie Blue opened up about her views on Andrew Tate, who’s making his return to combat sports. The self-proclaimed “king of toxic masculinity” and ex-professional kickboxer, who built an impressive record of 76 victories and just nine defeats, is stepping back into the ring on Saturday night to take on a reality TV star in a clash billed as “The Fight Before Christmas”.

The contentious 39-year-old internet figure will go toe-to-toe with reigning champion Chase DeMoor for the Misfits Boxing heavyweight crown in Dubai, with the main event anticipated to begin around 10pm GMT. While Tate and provocative performer Bonnie – whose real name is Tia Billinger – might seem an odd combination, the unexpected pair met back in June whilst appearing on Rob Moore’s Disruptor’s podcast.

In the wacky exchange, misogynistic Tate suggested that women would readily sleep with enemy soldiers in the event of World War Three. Bonnie, 26, shocked the audience by saying, “I would have f****d Hitler survive.” “

The former content creator then argued that Tate’s extreme sexual behavior, including her notoriously 24-hour sleeping pattern with 1,057 men, was a “clear example of how to be empowered.” She resolutely said, “I use my body, I do what I want when I want.” “

Bonnie, who was expelled from Indonesia earlier this month after recording racy content with tourists in Bali, expressed no regrets about the meeting and shared her thoughts on Tate.

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She told the Daily Star, “I actually don’t regret doing the podcast.” He turned up early for the podcast, shook my hand, and offered me a drink, knowing that everyone has their own experiences with people.

He said, “Let me know if there is anything I ask you don’t want or don’t feel comfortable with,” and I thought it was just polite. He and I had a positive encounter, really.

Bonnie remarked, “Andrew obviously gets a lot of bad press, but I also do.” Prosecutors in the UK confirmed 21 charges in May that will apply when Tate and his brother Tristan return to the country, including actual bodily harm, controlling prostitution for profit, human trafficking, and rape.

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She continued, “When I first told my dad that I was going to interview Andrew Tate, he said, “Oh, I’m not doing that with that guy, I’ve seen him online, I’ve seen his clips, and what the news says about him. ‘”.

And I said, “Dad, imagine if you didn’t know me and someone said they were coming to meet me,” and I would probably say the same thing. However, you are aware that I am not who I am online because you know me and know those things aren’t true. ‘

After meeting on Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year, former Dance Moms star Jojo Siwa has come to terms with her desire to develop a closer relationship with Love Island’s Chris Hughes.

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After only dating for eight months, Jojo Siwa has admitted to already thinking about marriage with Chris Hughes. The pair are set to celebrate their first Christmas together.

As the festive period goes on, the Celebrity Big Brother star has said she already knows little details she wants to include in a wedding to Chris and suggested she wants a ring for Christmas, but Chris has said a proposal is not happening this holiday season.

Jojo was asked if she wanted a diamond for Christmas when she was interviewed and said her eyes “light up.” She then admitted that she was already familiar with the playlist’s theme and music.

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“I do know that I want it to have a baby-blue colour scheme and I need to help Chris make the playlist,” Jojo told The Sun. “Otherwise, it’ll be all songs I don’t know!” She cited The 1975 and said she would want to include NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.

She went on to say that she even asked Chris for “a ring” for Christmas because Jojo asked him what he wanted under the tree. He responded, “Really?” ‘. I responded, “A Ring doorbell!”

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Jojo more seriously pondered whether she should propose to Chris despite the joke. The former Love Islander responded that she “can’t” because being proposed to would “really make him uncomfortable.” She then asked him what would happen if she gave him a ring. He continued, stating that Jojo would not be getting a wedding ring this year because he felt the holidays weren’t appropriate to propose to him.

He explained that many people get married at Christmas, which they “see on Instagram each year.” He therefore favors making the proposal at a later time when it is less likely. He did not specify when that would occur, but he did say it would occur within the next seven years because “it shouldn’t take you seven years to work out if you want to marry someone.”

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This conversation came only eight months in the couple’s relationship. They met whilst appearing on Celebrity Big Brother together. At the time, Jojo was in a relationship with Kath Ebbs and identified publicly as a lesbian. As such, her break up with Kath and her later relationship with Chris led to a lot of speculation and conversation online.

Jojo, however, stated after Celebrity Big Brother that she felt “pressured” to label herself as a lesbian. The 22-year-old resolutely denied that she had ever cheated on Kath and that she still identifies as queer.

She told the Daily Mail : “When I came out at 17, I said: ‘I’m pansexual, because I don’t care [about gender].’ But then I kind of boxed myself in and I said: ‘I’m a lesbian.’ And I think I did that because of pressure.”

Arlene Phillips, a former Strictly Come Dancing judge, has criticised some fans’ “uncomfortable” and “depressingly serious” behavior in the run-up to the final, defending contestants.

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A Strictly Come Dancing judge has spoken out against what she’s branded “unpleasant” and “depressingly serious” behaviour from some fans, as the glitterball showdown edges ever closer.

Arlene Phillips took to social media ahead of the hotly anticipated final to urge viewers to remember what Strictly is really about – entertainment, joy and the love of dance – rather than bitterness and online pile-ons.

Sharing a photo of this year’s finalists; Amber Davies, Karen Carney and George Clarke, the legendary choreographer didn’t hold back as she addressed the backlash that has surrounded the series.

Arlene began by joking about the topsy-turvy finale of “Thinking about @bbcstrictly” before adding a pointed reminder.

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“I wish everyone would remember that this is an entertaining show.” It has gotten so unsettling and depressingly serious online.

The former Strictly judge, who served on the panel for six years, then addressed one of the show’s most contentious topics head-on: contestants with previous dance training.

“Sometimes it seems people forget the @ BBC invites these contestants, all with a mixture of dance histories, they don’t just wander into the competition,” she wrote. “There have always been contestants with some dance training taking part. At what level, it varies.”

Arlene made it clear that she thinks the criticism’s tone has crossed the threshold in recent years, saying that it must stop “because the bitterness that is currently being felt by those taking part exceeds anything that has ever existed.”

Pointing to past seasons, she reminded fans that prior experience doesn’t guarantee victory. “It’s not even the case that those with prior training always results in a winner,” she said, referencing Layton Williams. “One of the best dancers – he didn’t win but he was fabulous to watch.”

The dance veteran praised the world-class choreographers who create the routines week after week while also shining a light on the creative team behind the scenes. Strictly has always had a simple heart, according to Arlene. The enjoyment of dancing and learning Latin dance styles should be the focus of each season, she said.

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Arlene was eager to celebrate the contributions that each of the finalists made to the table. Amber Davies, who has a background in musical theater, received a lot of support.

“Yes, Amber is a triple threat, and she’s brilliant and knowledgeable about her work,” Arlene wrote. The abuse she has received is “completely unfair and shocking,” she said.

She also praised Karen Carney and George Clarke, calling them “firecrackers” who “are genuinely deserving” of their place in the final, and thanked the professional dancers who contributed to the production of the routines.

Arlene pleaded for unity as the final looms. She urged, “Tonight, let’s celebrate all of them.” “Put our love into the atmosphere and remember to #BeKind for the upcoming season.”

One thing seems certain: Strictly may be a competition, but for Arlene Phillips, it should never lose its sparkle, with emotions high and the glitterball within touching distance.