Davido’s smash hit, “Unavailable” certified gold in the United States.
Afrobeats star, Davido has achieved another milestone with his hit song “Unavailable” featuring Musa Keys, earning a RIAA gold certification for selling over 500,000 copies in the United States. Released in 2023 as part of his fourth studio album Timeless, the track gained global popularity, driven in part by several viral TikTok dance challenges. Produced by Magicsticks, “Unavailable” became a fan favorite, showcasing Davido’s unique sound alongside South African artist Musa Keys. This marks Davido’s second gold-certified song in the U.S., solidifying his position as one of Afrobeats’ leading artists on the international stage.
Congratulations @davido and @MusaKeyss pic.twitter.com/2lkVdifHet
— ChartsAfrica 📊 (@chartsafrica) September 21, 2024
Deadpool & Wolverine becomes the 5th highest grossing comic book movie.
Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine has become the fifth highest-grossing comic book movie of all time, surpassing The Avengers (2012). Directed by Shawn Levy, the film now ranks behind Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Black Panther (2018), Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). Deadpool & Wolverine has grossed $623 million in the U.S., $683 million internationally, and a total of $1.3 billion worldwide. Disney has yet to confirm when the movie will be available for digital purchase or rental, but it is anticipated to be released digitally and on Disney Plus by October. Fans are eagerly awaiting the official digital release date.
‘DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE’ has become the 5th highest grossing comic book movie ever, passing ‘THE AVENGERS’ pic.twitter.com/qRxJzyFONy
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 20, 2024
Ty Dolla $ign teases fans as he hints at a possible Vultures 3 release.
Just before fans starts growing impatient for the final volume of Vultures, Ty Dolla $ign has dropped a major hint that the third album is on the way. 88 Keys, during his live Instagram session, fueled the excitement about the coming project and Dolla $ign sent a comment that fans quickly screenshotted— “V3 bouta rip heads off.” He even called in Grammy-nominated producer The Legendary Traxster, who responded with, “let’s cook up!” sparking even more anticipation. After the release of Vultures 2, many believed it was the final chapter in the saga. However, with Ty Dolla $ign’s announcement of Vultures 3, fans’ excitement have skyrocketed once again.
‘VULTURES 3’ is still on the way, according to Ty Dolla $ign 💿
Thoughts? 👀 pic.twitter.com/9uNEOLHL5N
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) September 21, 2024
Fan-favourite tv series, The Chosen set to become a cinematic universe.
The Chosen has officially expanded into a franchise with the launch of a new cinematic Biblical Universe. Show creator Dallas Jenkins announced the formation of 5&2 Studios, an indie production house dedicated to creating Bible-inspired stories with authentic, human-centered storytelling. Several new projects are in development, including a spin-off series on the Acts of the Apostles, an animated show, an unscripted series with Bear Grylls, a three-season series on Moses, and an eight-episode limited series on Joseph. The announcements were made at ChosenCon, a fan event in Orlando, where over 5,000 fans gathered for cast panels and exclusive previews. Fans are eagerly awaiting The Chosen Season 5, which will depict the Easter period, leading up to the Crucifixion in Season 6 and the Resurrection in Season 7. The upcoming Acts spin-off could feature the return of beloved characters as the disciples carry out the Great Commission.
‘THE CHOSEN’, a series about the life of Jesus Christ, will be turning into a cinematic universe.
• A Joseph limited series
• A 3-season Moses series
• An Acts of the Apostles series
• A ‘Jesus’ animated series that follows Jesus’ interactions with children in the wild,… pic.twitter.com/4YKKc1PCVM
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 20, 2024
Work of Art certified Brit silver for selling over 60,000 units in the UK.
Asake’s sophomore album, Work of Art, has achieved a significant milestone, solidifying his place in the music industry. Renowned for his quality and depth, Asake’s work has become a true masterpiece both critically and commercially. The album has just received a BRIT certification for selling 60,000 units in the UK, adding to his impressive list of accolades. With this achievement, Asake joins the ranks of Nigerian artists like Wizkid and Burna Boy, who have also received BRIT certifications for their albums. This recognition highlights Asake’s continued success and impact in the music scene.
'Work Of Art', the album by @asakemusik, is now #BRITcertified Silver pic.twitter.com/tvONc5Y8XR
— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) September 20, 2024
