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Popular ‘Love Rock ‘N’ Roll’ Songwriter Dies Of Coronavirus

The co-writer and original singer of I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll, Alan Merrill, has died after contracting coronavirus.
His daughter Laura shared the news, saying the 69-year-old had been healthy enough to play shows a few weeks ago.
“He played down the ‘cold’ he thought he had,” she wrote, before warning other families not to be complacent.
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“You don’t think It’ll happen to you or your strong family. It has,” she wrote. “Stay home if not for you, for others. For my dad. This thing is real.”
I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll became a global hit for Joan Jett in 1982 and has been covered by artists ranging from Britney Spears to Weird Al Yankovic.
A parody version, I Love Sausage Rolls, was last year’s Christmas number one in the UK, with proceeds going to charity.
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Coronavirus also claimed the life of country singer Joe Diffie over the weekend, while the family of Nashville legend John Prine said he was critically ill on a ventilator and being treated for Covid-19 symptoms.
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Prine, an influential singer-songwriter who is known for lyrical, melancholy folk songs like Hello In There and Angel From Montgomery, has previously survived cancer twice.
As news of his condition broke, musicians including Joan Baez, Bette Midler and Kacey Musgraves sent the Grammy Award winner their love and support.
Alan Merrill, who was born Allan Preston Sachs in New York, had a long and varied career as a musician. He signed his first record deal as lead singer of the band The Lead, who had a big hit in Japan with Aoi Bara (Blue Rose).
After releasing two successful solo albums and hosting TV shows and acting in soap operas, he left Japan for the UK in 1974 to form The Arrows, who put a glam rock sheen on classic pop melodies.
The group scored hits with A Touch Too Much and My Last Night With You, and I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll was written by Merrill and guitarist Jake Hooker as “a knee-jerk response to the Rolling Stones’ It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)” in 1975.
Originally issued on the B-side of The Arrows’ single Broken Down Heart, it became a hit after DJs started playing the flip side instead.
Its success led to the band getting a weekly ITV series, with musical guests including Marc Bolan, Slade and The Bay City Rollers – and that was where US singer Joan Jett first heard, and fell in love with, I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll.
In the mid-1970s, Jett tried to convince her band The Runaways to cover it but they refused. When the band broke up, Jett recorded it and spent seven weeks at the top of the Billboard chart.
After his death, she paid tribute to Merrill on Instagram, writing: “My thoughts and love go to his family, friends and music community as a whole. I can still remember watching The Arrows on TV in London and being blown away by the song that screamed hit to me.
“With deep gratitude and sadness, wishing him a safe journey to the other side.”
Merrill later joined Meat Loaf’s band for two albums and played with Rick Derringer.
Writing on Facebook, Meat Loaf said: “Let this be a lesson to all of us, try to stay in touch with the people you really love and care about. Life is very short. Alan I am sorry that I didn’t reach out to you years ago. I love you very much.”
(BBC)
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Moment Adekunle Gold Light Up BBNaija S10 Finale With ‘Party No Dey Stop’

Singer Adekunle Gold brought a burst of energy to the Big Brother Naija Season 10 grand finale with a vibrant performance of his hit track ‘Party No Dey Stop.’
The moment he appeared on stage, the crowd erupted in excitement, singing along word for word. Dressed in his signature stylish outfit, the Afrobeats star owned the stage with confidence and charisma, setting the perfect tone for the night.
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Fans online were quick to react, with many praising his stage presence and calling his performance the “perfect opener” for the show.
His lively set officially kicked off the finale, creating an electric atmosphere as the finalists and viewers gear up to find out who will take home the grand prize.
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JUST IN: Season 10 BBNaija Winner Emerges

It’s official! Imisioluwa Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10. The reality-TV sensation, who has been the talk of the town since the show’s premiere, clinched the grand prize after weeks of intense competition.
The grand finale, which aired today, Sunday, October 5, 2025, was an electrifying show as fans across the country and beyond waited anxiously to see who would take home the title.
Imisi, backed by her passionate fan base known as the Imistars, beat out her closest rivals to claim the top spot in what many are calling one of the most competitive seasons yet.
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Throughout the season, Imisi was a consistent headline maker. From her bold personality and strategic gameplay to her emotional vulnerability and ability to stay true to herself, she captivated millions of viewers. Her name trended across social media almost daily, making her one of the most talked-about housemates of the season.
The tenth season, themed “10/10,” lived up to its name, packed with drama, romance, friendship, heartbreak, and unforgettable moments. Fans have described it as one of the most entertaining and unpredictable seasons of the reality show to date.
Imisi’s triumph marks another milestone in the Big Brother Naija legacy, as the show continues to shape pop culture and produce some of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment stars. As the celebration continues, one thing is sure: Imisioluwa Ayanwale’s win is truly 10/10.
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2Face Idibia Reportedly Arrested After Heated Argument With Natasha In London

Legendary Nigerian musician, 2Face Idibia, has reportedly been arrested in London.
2Face was said to have been arrested after a heated altercation with his new wife, Natasha Osawaru.
Popular Nigerian social critic, Tosin Silverdam made this known in a video on his Instagram page on Friday morning.
According to the driver who picked them from the airport, the couple started having the argument from the airport before getting to their hotel.
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The argument was said to have escalated when Natasha allegedly broke bottles.
The report of the singer’s arrest is currently trending on social media as he failed to show up at his UK tour on Thursday October 2 2025.
2Face traditionally married Natasha, an Edo State lawmaker in July 2025, a few months after announcing divorce from his estranged wife, Annie Macaulay.
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