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Manu Dibango has sadly passed away at the age of 86.

Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died Tuesday (March 24) with the coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.

Manu Dibango, the pioneering Cameroonian jazz musician whose song “Soul Makossa” was interpolated in Michael Jackson’s hit “Wanna Be Starting Something,” died in Paris Tuesday after contracting Covid-19, according to The Guardian and multiple news outlets. He was 86.

Manu Dibango, the afro-jazz great behind hits including “Soul Makossa,” died Tuesday morning (March 24) from COVID-19, the BBC and AFP report. He was 86. “A voice raises from far away,” a statement on his Facebook page began. “It is with deep sadness that we announce you the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove.” There will be a private funeral service before a tribute is held “when possible,” according to the statement.

PARIS -- Renowned jazz man Manu Dibango, to many the beloved “Papy Groove” who served as an inspiration and pioneer in his art, died on Tuesday with the coronavirus, his official Facebook page announced. He was 86.

Sue Perkins has revealed why she and Mel Giedroyc resigned from The Great British Bake Off on the first day of filming.The 50 year old and Mel, 51, were on the show for six years between 2010 and 2016, hosting a total of seven series together, but were left unhappy after feeling it had become too cruel towards contestants. In an interview, Sue explained: "We resigned, basically.

The British Film Commission is set to receive £4.8 million ($6 million) to encourage studio space investment in the U.K. The funding, which will be delivered over three years, is designed to help expand promotion of the U.K. as a destination of choice for studio space investment. The funds were announced as part of the government’s latest budget, revealed Wednesday.

Actor and comedian Matt Lucas has been announced as Sandi Toksvig’s replacement on The Great British Bake Off.

David Beckham strikes a pose alongside Pharrell Williams while attending his Haig Club House Party hosted at Swan Miami on Tuesday night (March 10) in Miami, Fla.

British comic Matt Lucas (“Little Britain,” “Bridesmaids,” “Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland”) will be joining host Noel Fielding and judges Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood for the 11th season of “The Great British Bake Off,” which begins filming this spring.

On your marks, get set, bake! (or depending on where you're watching) has announced a new presenter following January's news that Sandi Toksvig has exited the show. Joining Noel Fielding in the tent will be actor Matt Lucas. 

Matt Lucas will replace Sandi Toksvig on The Great British Bake Off, it has been confirmed.The 46 year old will join Noel Fielding, also 46, in the tent when the show returns to Channel 4 later this year. Starring alongside his new co-host in a video to announce his participation, Matt says: "If my mum came along, she would just follow me around going 'Matt don't eat that!, Matt don't, I'm serious.

Matt Lucas has joined The Great British Bake Off as its new co-host.