King Charles diagnosed with cancer, Davido congratulates Tyla after her historic Grammy win, Lisandro Martinez to miss eight weeks due to injury. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
1. King Charles diagnosed with cancer
BREAKING: King Charles has cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced. He is undergoing treatment and has cancelled all public engagements. Shocking news. I wish His Majesty a full and speedy recovery. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/m90tjLSBDQ
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 5, 2024
King Charles III, 75, has been diagnosed with cancer and will be avoiding public events after being advised by his doctors to minimize in-person contact, Buckingham Palace announced Monday. The announcement marks a striking departure from the past, when monarch’s ailments were often hidden from the public, according to royal experts. “During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted,” the palace said in an emailed statement.
“Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.” The statement also did not specify at what stage the cancer was found. Separately, Buckingham Palace said Charles did not have prostate cancer. No further details are being shared about his treatment or prognosis, a palace spokesperson said, but the king returned to London on Monday to begin out-patient care.
2. Davido congratulates Tyla after her historic Grammy win
Congratulations on your win @Tyllaaaaaaa ! Big One for africa! Keep soaring ! 🔥⭐️
— Davido (@davido) February 5, 2024
On February 4, at the 66th Grammy Award held in Los Angeles, Tyla picked up the Best African Music Performance award for “Water” as she fended off competition from the Nigerian contingent of Davido, Burna Boy, Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr. Davido took to his X page to congratulate the South African singer, who had the commercially biggest song in the category with “Water,” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Congratulations on your win @Tyllaaaaaaa! Big One for Africa! Keep soaring,” Davido posted after his hit single “Unavailable,” featuring Musa Keys, failed to win the category.
3. South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Tyla for Grammy win
Woke up to the news of our very own Tyla winning the Best African Music Performance for her song ‘Water’ at the #Grammys. She is the youngest African to win such a prestigious award, adding herself to list of eminent South African artists and musicians who have made an indelible… pic.twitter.com/rNROSAuH1W
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) February 5, 2024
South Africans are still beaming with pride over singer Tyla Laura Seethal’s historic Grammy Award win, with congratulatory messages pouring in from all corners. President Cyril Ramaphosa shared on his official social media platforms a reaction to the news that yet another South African is making the country proud. “Woke up to the news of our very own Tyla winning the Best African Music Performance for her song ‘Water’ at the #Grammys,” the president said.
“She is the youngest African to win such a prestigious award, adding herself to list of eminent South African artists and musicians who have made an indelible mark on the world stage. @Tyllaaaaaaa we congratulate you and we celebrate with you. Your win affirms South Africa’s sustained success in various international fora. Thank you for your authenticity and for flying the flag.”
4. Duane Martin announces engagement to model Ashley Marie Jones
Duane Martin is ready to share his life with a new love. Over the weekend, the actor took to Instagram with news that he is now engaged to actress and model Ashley Marie Jones. In one of his posts, he also shared the moment when he popped the big question. “She said YES 💍 ❤️ Meet my fiancée, God don’t make people like her in 3s,” he penned in a post on Saturday, January 3. “She’s rare. She’s a heart opener. Her spirit is cherry. I’m hugging gratitude tight.”
That post was accompanied by a cute video montage that highlighted Jones in a variety of scenes, including her having a fun day at the beach and her modeling on set. A day after that post, Martin followed it up with another one that spotlighted the romantic events that occurred before the proposal, including the couple boarding a helicopter that toured scenic sights in Los Angeles. Then cameras captured Martin as he got down on one knee in the plane, as Jones was at a loss for words. As she nodded, “Yes,” the soon-to-be husband and wife embraced with a kiss.
5. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez to miss eight weeks due to injury
🚨🔴 Lisandro Martínez injury update.
It’s NOT an ACL injury, sources confirm.
Argentinian defender has a sprained collateral ligament — #MUFC hope to have Lisandro back after international break in March.
No surgery needed, as @gastonedul has reported. pic.twitter.com/aG7DpW2VW9
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 5, 2024
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will be out until April at the earliest after suffering knee ligament damage during his side’s 3-0 win over West Ham on Sunday. Martinez limped off in the second half after attempting to shield the ball from Hammers defender Vladimir Coufal. The 26-year-old was playing in only his third league game after over three months out with a foot injury. The club said he “is expected to be out of action for at least eight weeks.”
However, he will not require surgery. “We all wish Licha a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the pitch later in the season,” a club statement added. United boss Erik ten Hag said after Sunday’s victory that the injury “doesn’t look good” and described it as a “personal disaster” for Martinez.
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