SEAN STRICKLAND FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM UFC WHITE HOUSE EVENT BY SECRET SERVICE. (PHOTO).

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Sean Strickland forcibly removed from UFC White House event by Secret Service UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland was removed from the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., after showing up despite claiming he had been excluded from the White House event.  Strickland later clarified on Instagram that he was not arrested but suggested he might face a disorderly conduct charge, which in D.C. carries penalties of up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine.  His presence drew immediate hostility from the pro-Trump crowd, with chants of “USA” erupting before Secret Service agents escorted him out. Strickland had been vocal in the weeks leading up to the event, insisting that his exclusion was politically motivated due to his outspoken criticism of Trump’s ties to Israel and Jeffrey Epstein.  He mocked the event online, even parodying a famous photo of Trump at the Western Wall. UFC CEO Dana White disputed Strickland’s claims, saying the decision was simp...

TEMS MAKES HISTORY! 11 MILLION RECORDS SOLD, 7 CERTIFIED HITS IN U. S. (PHOTO).


 Tems makes History! 11 million records sold, 7 certified hits in US


Nigerian music sensation Tems has reached another historic milestone, earning seven RIAA-certified songs in the United States with a combined 11 million units sold.

This achievement further solidifies her global dominance and influence in the music industry.

Her hit single “Me & U” has been certified Gold, while “Found” featuring Brent Faiyaz and “MOVE” with Beyoncé and Grace Jones have also attained Gold status.

“Higher” has been certified Platinum, while the fan-favourite “Free Mind” has gone 2× Platinum.

Her collaboration with Future and Drake on “WAIT FOR U” has soared to 3× Platinum, while “Essence”, her global smash hit with Wizkid, leads the pack with 4× Platinum certification.

With this feat, Tems continues to redefine Afrobeats on the global stage, proving her artistry and influence remain unmatched. The Leading Vibe keeps soaring!

Tems, born on June 11, 1995, in  Lagos, Nigeria, started her music career in 2018 and quickly rose to fame with her breakout single “Try Me” in 2019.

Her collaboration on Wizkid’s “Essence” (2020) became a global hit, earning multiple platinum certifications and a Grammy nomination. She further cemented her international status with Future’s “WAIT FOR U” featuring Drake, which won a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance in 2023.

Tems has worked with global icons like Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Drake, and her music blends Afrobeats, R&B, and soul. With multiple Gold and Platinum certifications in the US, she remains one of Africa’s most influential contemporary artists.

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