Kendrick Lamar surprises fans with a new release on Instagram.
American rapper, Kendrick Lamar has surprised fans, releasing a new song, titled “Watch the Party Die,” on his Instagram page. This track marks his first release since “Not Like Us,” the global hit during his ongoing feud with Drake earlier this year. The five-minute song features references to Christian rapper Lecrae, Terrace Martin, and a potential jab at DJ Akademiks: “The radio personality pushing propaganda for salary / Let me know when they turn up as a casualty.” Lamar also hints that his beef with Drake might not be over, rapping, “Just walked that man down, that’ll do everyone a solid / It’s love but tough love, sometimes you gotta result in violence.” The song’s cover art, featuring beat-up sneakers, seems to mock the cover of Drake’s single “Push Ups,” which poked fun at Lamar’s shoe size. K. Dot is set to make history as the first rapper to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
🚨KENDRICK LAMAR JUST DROPPED A NEW SONG 🚨 pic.twitter.com/AGcsw3wLk9
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) September 12, 2024
Ana de Armas reveals that the first trailer of Ballerina will be released soon.
Following the success of John Wick: Chapter 4 and The Continental prequel series, attention has shifted to the upcoming spin-off, Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas. The film introduces a new character while featuring a cameo from John Wick himself. At the Toronto International Film Festival, while promoting her historical drama Eden, Ana de Armas discussed Ballerina’s reshoots and teased the trailer’s release date. In an interview with Collider’s Perri Nemiroff, she explained, “All we did in those reshoots had to be there. We got amazing footage. It’s really spectacular.” She also praised the film, saying, “It’s dangerous, it’s sexy, it’s very John Wick. I think people are going to be surprised. I’m biased, of course, but I think it’s really cool. It’s going to be amazing.” The trailer is expected to be released soon.
Ana de Armas says the first trailer for her ‘John Wick’ spin-off ‘BALLERINA’ is coming soon.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 11, 2024
“It's dangerous, it's sexy, it's very John Wick. I think people are going to be surprised”
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Tyla makes history, becomes the first South African to win the VMAs.
South African pop star Tyla made history by becoming the first South African to win a 2024 MTV Video Music Award in the Best Afrobeats category. The award was presented at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, for her hit song “Water,” which has over 230 million views on YouTube and nearly 800 million streams on Spotify. Accepting the award, Tyla humorously remarked on its weight and highlighted the significance of the win for African music. The Afrobeats category, introduced in 2023, was previously won by Rema and Selena Gomez. Tyla is the first solo act to win in this category. She celebrated her South African roots, representing Amapiano, and acknowledged fellow African artists like Tems, Ayra Starr, Lojay, Rema, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, proudly declaring, “Africa to the world.”
#VMAs Best Afrobeats Winner: Water by Tyla pic.twitter.com/iRQuxfUFF7
— chart data (@chartdata) September 12, 2024
Michael B. Jordan set to produce and act in The Thomas Crown Affair.
Hollywood star, Michael B. Jordan, known for his directorial success with Creed III, is set to direct and star in a new adaptation of The Thomas Crown Affair. This project, developed with Amazon MGM Studios, will be released exclusively in theaters globally, according to Deadline. Jordan will both direct and lead the film under his production company, Outlier Society, alongside Elizabeth Raposo. Outlier Society also has a first-look film deal and an overall TV deal with Amazon MGM. This will be the third version of The Thomas Crown Affair, following the 1999 remake starring Pierce Brosnan as a wealthy art thief and Rene Russo as the investigator who gets involved with him. The original 1968 film, directed by Norman Jewison, featured Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. The new adaptation promises to bring a fresh take to the classic heist story.
Michael B. Jordan will star in and direct a new ‘THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR’ movie for Amazon MGM.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 11, 2024
The story follows a rich playboy who enjoys stealing art for a hobby but meets his match in an insurance investigator who quickly fall for each other.
(Source: Deadline) pic.twitter.com/1BcLJYSdmt
First look at the upcoming Dune prequel sci-fi series.
The upcoming sci-fi series Dune is set for release in November and is gradually unveiling its extensive ensemble cast. The series serves as a prequel to the film franchise directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, set 10,000 years earlier and focused on the rise of the Bene Gesserit. Originally intended to be directed by Villeneuve, the six-part series is directed by Anna Foerster. The cast includes series regulars Mark Strong, Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, and Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, alongside recurring roles for Josh and Tabu. Other cast members include Chloe Lea, Jade Anouka, Faoileann Cunningham, and Jessica Barden, among others. Josh, who made his debut in Netflix’s Dive Club in 2021, will also star in the upcoming horror thriller Dangerous Animals, directed by Sean Byrne.
First look at Constantine Corrino in the ‘Dune’ prequel series ‘DUNE: PROPHECY’
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 11, 2024
Releasing in November on HBO. pic.twitter.com/RNhyGGCaiR
