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Lebanese singer Myriam Fares — who was featured on the 2022 World Cup anthem “Tukoh Taka” with Nicki Minaj and Maluma — has removed footage of herself in blackface from a 2018 video.

In a statement to Rolling Stone, a member of Fares’ management team confirmed that they had “successfully trimmed” footage of Fares in blackface from the 2018 “Goumi.” Rolling Stone originally pointed out the controversial footage in a story published last November.

“We are now very well aware of the offensiveness that escaped our judgment when we launched the music video as it was never intentional,...

A Lebanese musician featured on a 2022 FIFA World Cup anthem with Nicki Minaj and Maluma wore blackface three years ago.

Myriam Fares, who joined Minaj and Maluma on “Tukoh Taka” Friday for a verse in Arabic, faced backlash in 2018 after significantly darkening her face and body’s skin for one of her music videos. She was also criticized for appropriating Imazighen culture earlier this year.

The controversial visual for her song “Goumi” (or “Stand Up”) opens with Fares singing from within a jungle — and surrounded by people in seemingly tribal...

BTS's Jungkook debuted his new single for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, "Dreamers," at midnight last night before giving a rousing live performance at the World Cup opening ceremony.

"Dreamers" is a high-energy anthem about believing in oneself imbued with emotion, much like the FIFA World Cup songs that came before it, like "Waka Waka" by Shakira, "The Time of Our Lives" by Il Divo and Toni Braxton, and "La Copa de la Vida (The Cup of Life)" by Ricky Martin.

While the official track released on Spotify only features Jungkook singing lead vocals, Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi joined Jungkook during the live performance at the World Cup opening ceremony to sing a verse in Arabic, with both stars surrounded by dancers. Shortly after the performance, Fahad posted on Twitter about the experience, writing, "I can't express my gratitude and happiness for my participation in the biggest event of all...

BTS’ Jung Kook debuted his new solo single “Dreamers” Sunday at the opening ceremony for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with the song serving as the latest selection off the soccer tournament’s superstar soundtrack.

Jung Kook was on hand to perform the RedOne-produced “Dreamers” alongside featured guest and Qatari singer Fahad Al Kubaisi.

“Dreamers” marks Jung Kook’s latest solo single following “Stay Alive” and the Charlie Puth-featuring “Left & Right.” BTS previously shared an updated version of their hit “Yet to Come” in September to promote...

“Waka Waka,” move over. “Tukoh Taka” is here. Days before the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts its opening ceremony, Nicki Minaj, Maluma, and Myriam Fares are bringing the Arab-Latin fusion on the soccer tournament‘s fan festival anthem.

The video, released Friday, opens with Lebanese singer Fares singing the chorus and doing choreo in front of a sandy backdrop as images of fans flash onscreen before a club beat, reminiscent of Robin S’ “Show Me Love,” takes over and Minaj joins for her verse.

“Yo, mira, mira, mira/Con mi copa amiga /Loca,...

Global music stars Nicki Minaj, Maluma and Myriam Fares have joined forces for a new song titled ‘Tukoh Taka. It’s the official single of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The cross-continental banger sees the music stars rapping and singing about uniting fans all over the world and celebrating together.

Talking about the collaboration, Colombian singer-songwriter Juan Luis Londoño Arias, better known as Maluma, said, “I am so happy to be part of this FIFA World Cup anthem! I always dreamt of an opportunity like this. Representing Latin music on this global track alongside amazing artists who sing in English and Arabic, takes our culture to another level.”

The song was produced by Gordo, Play-n-Skillz, and Massari. On Saturday, November 19, Maluma and Myriam Fares, the well-known Lebanese singer and actress, will perform the song together live for the first time at the opening of Doha’s FIFA Fan Festival.

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