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Lupe Fiasco is going to be teaching a course on rap at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute – find out more below.On New Year’s Day (January 1), the veteran rapper took to social media to announce that he will be conducting a course for Johns Hopkins’ new four-year hip-hop degree program in Fall this year.He wrote: “I’ll be joining the faculty at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute in Fall 2025 as a Distinguished Visiting Professor, teaching Rap as part of the groundbreaking new 4-year Hip Hop Degree Program led by the visionary Professor [Wendel Patrick]”Lupe Fiasco continued: “I’m honoured to contribute to this legacy doing what I love most, Rap.”He also confirmed that he will at the same time continue to teach as a Visiting Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and pursue his Yale fellowship.A post shared by Lupe Fiasco (@lupefiasco)Applications for Johns Hopkins’ new four-year hip-hop degree program close today (January 3) – you can find more information and apply for the course here.Per the course’s official site, the degree program will be led by accomplished composer, producer, pianist and professor Wendel Patrick. It will consist of one-on-one turntable majors with a private instructor, rap majors with Lupe Fiasco and will include performances among students.Apart from private lessons, students and applicants will also learn about the cultural history and influence of hip-hop.Lupe Fiasco isn’t the only acclaimed musician to be taking on the role of professor this year.

Morgan Freeman and Al Green have performed a rare duet of ‘Let’s Stay Together’ – watch footage of the performance below.On New Year’s Eve (December 31), acting legend Morgan Freeman surprised patrons at the Mississippi bar Ground Zero – which he owns – when he joined music icon Al Green onstage for a tender rendition of the latter’s classic tune ‘Let’s Stay Together’.For the performance, Freeman – sporting a white turtle neck and black blazer – walked onstage as Al Green began singing lyrics from the 1971 classic: “‘Cause you make me feel so brand new.” Freeman joined in: “Let me say that since, baby, since we’ve been together / Ooh, loving you forever.”The audience – as seen in the footage below – was caught by surprise and erupted into applause and cheers as the two legends shared the stage. During the performance, Green and Freeman took turns smiling and turning to each other, at times breaking out into laughter.A post shared by Omar Jimenez (@omarcnn)Following the performance, Morgan Freeman took to X (formerly Twitter), to share an image of himself with Al Green and another of revered bassist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram performing at his blues bar.Freeman wrote: “We ushered in the New Year with Al Green and Kingfish at Ground Zero last night.

West Lothian Council will see its third by-election since August come the New Year after a senior SNP councillor announced her decision to retire.

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes reckons the return of Kyle Magennis is just like getting a new signing before the transfer window opens.

There's an argument that a tale of the unexpected can capture the hearts and minds in a way continued dominance cannot.

It’s Friday, and one star sign will consider launching a business, while another should describe their ideal career path in detail. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Tim Campbell shot to fame as Lord Sugar's first-ever winner of The Apprentice back in 2005, before returning as an aide on the hit show in 2023.The entrepreneur has remained on The Apprentice ever since, but is now due to star in Celebrity Escape To The Country, which will begin airing on BBC One Friday, 3 January.The programme sees celebs search for their ideal countryside home, with Tim joining the likes of Alfie Boe and Anita Rani on the new series. Tim's triumph in 2005 has led him to some huge opportunities, which have helped him amass an impressive fortune.

It's been two years since Prince Harry's explosive book Spare hit the shelves on 10 January 2023, causing a global sensation and quickly becoming the fastest-selling book in history.The memoir was filled with shocking revelations, from disputes to heartbreaking confessions, unexpected love stories and even discussions of "brainwashing", it certainly rocked the Royal family. Among the damaging allegations were claims that his brother William thought he was moving "too fast" with Meghan, King Charles had informed him there wasn't "enough money" to financially support her, and a heated argument between Kate and Meghan over a bridesmaid dress fitting.

A Scots photographer has revealed how he was called in to cover the only paramilitary IRA funeral ever held on the UK mainland.

Amanda Seyfried discovered stunning information about her family history that left the Oscar-nominee bewildered and “sad.”The “Mean Girls” actress, 39, was astounded to learn that her third great-grandfather was murdered during a clip from the season 11 premiere of Ancestry’s “Finding Your Roots” obtained by Entertainment Weekly. Harvard scholar and host, Henry Louis Gates Jr., first told the “Les Miserables” star “your third great-grandfather was murdered,” and then he asked “have you ever heard this story before?” Seyfried claimed she was unaware and Gates revealed what he discovered about the tragedy.Gates used old newspaper clippings from the early 1900s to show Seyfried all about John P.

Ed Gamble has returned as the host of hit podcast The Traitors: Uncloaked as the third series of the BBC One show landed on TV screens on 1 January.The Traitors made a welcome return with a new set of Faithfuls and Traitors set to battle it out for a share of the cash prize, all under Claudia Winkleman's watchful gaze. The show's official visualised podcast sees Ed unpack all of the drama that's been happening, along with exclusive interviews with the contestants, unseen footage and show secrets.The first episode of The Traitors: Uncloaked landed on BBC Two on 1 January at 9pm, with 11 more instalments to follow over the coming weeks.

Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood has a constant source of sugary temptation as a judge on the Channel 4 reality baking show, but he's learnt over the years not to overindulge.The silver fox, now aged 58, once revealed he'd put on over a stone - during the Covid lockdown - but has since overhauled his lifestyle and diet. Speaking a few years ago, the baking aficionado also revealed he'd given up drinking in an effort to get healthy, and had introduced a far healthier way off life in an effort to stay trim. "I’ve actually lost a stone.

Business owners say they are 'heartbroken' after their premises were wrecked in the New Year's Day floods causing damage estimated to be more than a million pounds.

The new year has already kicked off in Weatherfield and the drama will continue next week when Coronation Street returns to its normal schedule.

A ‘hardworking’ dad-of-five turned to drug dealing after Christmas in a bid to make some ‘quick money’.

A new building in Salford could be the start of huge transformation in the city. The first part of the £2.5bn Salford Crescent masterplan has been submitted to the council for approval, which will see a new ‘statement’ building on a former industrial unit north of Strawberry Hill, close to Peel Park.

Sarah Reilly and her partner Pete enjoyed a quiet night in on New Year’s Eve. The couple had plans to get up early the next morning and open up the coffee shop at their new business Barrowfield Dog Park in Urmston for the first day of the new year.

A historic Greater Manchester building which once served as a town hall is to be transformed into a giant 70-metre 3D artwork that will be free to visit later this month.

A gorgeous three-bedroom cottage is up for grabs in a picturesque village later this month - and it's a rare opportunity with a bargain guide price of just £125,000.

Smiling Rangers have that Friday feeling again after another Thursday thriller.

Scots nurse Susan McGowan died after just two low doses of a weight-loss jab.

Hamilton Accies Women boss Robert Watson admits his side are overwhelming favourites to win SWPL2 – but is taking nothing for granted.

Oh don't we all love to travel, whether it's for business or pleasure.

Kristen Bell is wishing husband Dax Shepard a “Happy birthday” in a public manner!

Fast food restaurants are a quick, easy option for people to grab food during their busy days, but your favorite ones might not be considered the “best.”

Nikki Glaser will be making her Golden Globes debut this weekend and she’s preparing differently than most other hosts.

Laverne Cox is not returning to E! Live from the Red Carpet for the upcoming awards season.

The new year is here and that means a new year of movies is upon us!

Lil Baby has dropped his new album WHAM!

If you’re looking for a low calorie snack to enjoy while kicking off the new year with your health, diet, and fitness goals… we have you covered with the Don’t Worry Meringue Cookies!

TOWIE couple James 'Diags' Bennewith and Jodie Wells have sparked rumours they’ve called time on their relationship after unfollowing each other on social media. As well as this Jodie has seemingly removed all traces of her partner from her Instagram profile, and hinted the two aren’t on great terms in a ‘shady’ TikTok post. In the video, the star can be seen lip-syncing to the words: “It’s because your son is a f*****g p***y,” and many fans believe she’s indirectly referring to Diags.

Just when Savinho was starting to attract some criticism, he has hit back in style. In his last two games he has won a penalty, scored his first goal and then clipped in a perfect ball for Erling Haaland to score at Leicester. It has been exactly what fans have been begging for since the summer.

Today's daily horoscopes for each star sign can be found below. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant who has been reading star signs for more than 50 years.

Obese Scots have been warned they are risking their lives with online weight-loss jabs as they try to shed fat in the new year.

If you have a physical disability or health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or have a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's, you may be able to get a Blue Badge to help you park closer to the places you want to go. A Blue Badge holder travelling either as a driver or a passenger can park for free in disabled parking bays and may also be exempt from other parking restrictions.

Colin Firth has praised the father of Flora Swire, who was tragically killed in the horror Lockerbie bomb disaster in 1988.