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In it, Apple jumped into the frame and began to pose confidently. And whether it was due to the timing of her entrance or her body language, many social media users saw her behavior as that of a “mean girl.”
But amid the controversy, the French countess stepped in to help clear Apple’s name.
“[Apple’s] genuinely the nicest girl ever,” Aliénor has since told People. “She really doesn’t deserve an ounce of what she’s getting.”
“She was the nicest girl ever,” she continued, “towards not only me but all the debs!”
After all, this was an event that Apple’s whole family was looking forward to. Even the Iron Man actress took to social media to express just how excited she was for her daughter’s big milestone.
“My beautiful daughter,” Gwyneth wrote on her Instagram Stories, along with photos of Apple in her sky blue, ruffled gown, “in @maisonvalentino.”
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Coinbase has expanded its Onramp platform by integrating Apple Pay in an effort to simplify and accelerate fiat-to-crypto conversions.
As per the Coinbase blog post, users can now buy cryptocurrency using a payment mechanism that millions of iPhone consumers are already accustomed to utilizing Apple Pay.
Onramp, formerly known as Coinbase Pay, is a developer toolkit that allows third-party apps like wallets and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms to embed tools for buying crypto directly. It is extensively supported by wallets such as MetaMask, Rainbow, Phantom, and Coinbase Wallet.
The process of converting fiat currency into cryptocurrency has traditionally been cumbersome, involving multiple steps like linking bank accounts, navigating apps, and completing lengthy know-your-customer (KYC) verifications.
Coinbase’s integration of Apple Pay into Onramp streamlines cryptocurrency transactions. Users may complete purchases in seconds by utilizing Apple Pay’s built-in security safeguards. This update aims to reduce entrance barriers to cryptocurrency markets by providing a familiar and safe payment mechanism that is already linked to customers’ bank accounts.
With the integration of Apple Pay, Onramp now offers a seamless and fee-free option for users purchasing USDC stablecoin, further incentivizing adoption.
Apple Pay, which has over 500 million active users globally, allows around 60 million U.S. users to quickly and securely convert fiat currency into cryptocurrency, leveraging its familiar and widely trusted interface.
This partnership not only simplifies the onboarding process for developers embedding Onramp in their apps but also enhances user accessibility to digital assets.
As demand for easier access to cryptocurrencies grows, the collaboration between Coinbase and Apple Pay marks a significant step toward merging traditional financial systems with blockchain technology.
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Apple Martin is making her official public debut in style.
Gwyneth Paltrow and ex Chris Martin‘s eldest child attended Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris with her family Nov. 30. And Apple’s mom could not contain her excitement.
“My beautiful daughter,” Gwyneth shared on her Instagram Stories, along with pics of the 20-year-old wearing a sky blue, strapless, ruffled gown, “in @maisonvalentino.”
In addition to the Oscar winner, Apple was also joined at the event by her dad and brother Moses Martin, 18. All four wore Valentino designs, Vogue reported.
Apple sported a custom gown incorporating six dégradé tiers of silk plissé chiffon, as well as a black sash and bow at the waist, the magazine said, adding that the garment took Valentino creative director Alessandro Michele‘s atelier 750 hours to make. Apple paired the look with a pair of matching blue strappy sandals, also from the fashion house.
Since 1994, the annual invitation-only debutante ball introduces about 20 women aged between 16 and 22 from about 12 countries into society. Le Bal des Débutantes “is about the empowerment of young women and young men as well as the harmony of nations,” according to its website.
Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid has shattered records with his latest album, ‘Morayo’, dominating the top 17 spots on Apple Music.
This latest milestone follows Wizkid’s recent groundbreaking success with his latest releases, ‘Piece of Me’ featuring American artist, Brent Faiyaz, and ‘Kese’ dance.
In another remarkable feat, Wizkid has solidified his reputation as a globally recognized Afrobeats artist, with all tracks from his latest album release, ‘Morayo’, occupying the top 17 spots on Apple Music.
This album commemorates a heartfelt tribute to his late mother, Jane Dolapo Allen, who passed away in August 2023.
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Singer, Chike, has alleged that Apple Music Nigeria top songs chart is highly compromised.
He specifically mentioned that the top 10 and top 20 charts are heavily rigged.
He, however, explained that there are some exceptions.
Featuring in a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ hosted by content creator Bae U Barbie, Chike stated that he could top Apple Music chart by just asking his team to pay to boost his streams.
“Your Top 10 and Top 20 on Apple Music is rigged… Not all the time to be fair but most times,” he said.
“But will you even call it rigged? I think people are willing to do certain things in the name of promotion. Because I think with all the music going on around now is about visibility. If you don’t take it to people, they might not really see it.
“Right now, if I want to be top 10 on Apple Music, I can tell my guys ‘okay please spend $30,000’ and we will go to top 10. But then it’s not real. And don’t get me wrong, not everybody. But most times that’s actually what’s going on. So I’m not going to be spending to cancel against sometimes even people that have more money than me.”
Apple Music has announced that the latest featured artiste in its ‘Up Next’ artiste development programme in Nigeria, is Afrofusion singer-songwriter Chella (real names Uzochukwu Michael Ikechukwu).
“Being selected for Apple Music Up Next Nigeria is a huge honour for me,” he said. “It’s a blessing to have my music recognised on such a global platform. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my sound with the world, and I’m excited for what’s ahead as I continue this journey.”
Born and raised in Abuja, Chella grew up in a musically-inclined family and honed his musical talents performing spontaneous street freestyles in eccentric outfits, while simultaneously earning a BA from Abia State University.
However, it was his unique persona, clever wordplay, and undeniable talent that gained him a cult following, blending traditional African sounds with contemporary beats that saw his breakout hit, ‘Nyash Na Nyash’, become a street anthem. The track’s subsequent remix featuring Young John cemented his place as an emerging Afrobeat star, and the release of his debut EP Tears Of A Mad Man has only further amplified his status as one of the most exciting voices in Nigerian music.
As the newest ‘Up Next’ act to be spotlighted in Nigeria, Chella will be featured across Apple Music’s Nigeria’s Up Next playlist. The curated ‘Up Next’ playlist features a dynamic class of new and emerging artistes, thoughtfully hand-picked by Apple Music editors from around the world. The playlist is genre agnostic and represents a line-up of artistes our global editors are passionate about and eager to expose to a larger audience.
Chella joins Kold AF, ShineTTW, Shoday, Qing Madi, Rain in April, Khaid, Ninety, Young Jonn, T.I Blaze, Browny Pondis, Ajebo Hustlers, Jaido P, Wavy The Creator and SGaWD as Apple Music’s growing stable of ‘Up Next’ artistes from Nigeria.
The vast global ‘Up Next’ roster of past talent includes Grammy-nominated and critically lauded talent like 6lack, Daniel Caesar, H.E.R., Greta Van Fleet, Khalid, Amy Shark, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Claudio, Sigrid, Mr Eazi, Stefflon Don, Bad Bunny, Juice WLRD, Bazzi, Jax Jones, NCT 127, Summer Walker, Tierra Whack, Dean Lewis, Pink Sweat$, Koffee, Megan Thee Stallion, Burna Boy, Clairo, Lunay, Jessie Reyez, Orville Peck, Victoria Monét, Ingrid Andress, Conan Gray, Don Toliver, Rema, BENEE, Holly Humberstone, Natanael Cano, Givēon, beabadoobee, Arlo Parks, Tate McRae, Foushee and Tems.
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