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Jenna Ortega discloses “Wednesday” season 2 has commenced filming.

Highly acclaimed Netflix Original series, “Wednesday” has commenced production for its second season. The show’s main character, Jenna Ortega, who is set to also step up as an executive producer for season 2 confirmed this, while also giving a preview of what the audience can expect from the upcoming season. In an interview in Variety Actors on Actors, the Hollywood star revealed that a romantic love interest for Wednesday’s character is being ditched. On Tuesday, Netflix announced a spooky cast release for season 2, with the Addams family’s treasured hand delivering scripts to some old and new members.

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TikTok sues the United States’ government over forcing ban.

Popular social media company, TikTok was accused of being a national security risk by the US legislators, claiming that the app was sharing the data of American citizens with the Chinese government and also manipulating the content on the app. As a result, the legislators moved to ban the app in America. In new reports however, TikTok has sued the US government in a bid to challenge the forceful ban of the company in the country. TikTok has accused the US government of unfairly singling out their platform, noting that this move is an unprecedented attack on the people’s free speech. Although the company has been given an ultimatum to sell to an approved buyer, TikTok losing in court means the company would have to shut down in America next year.

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A$AP Rocky speaks on the release of his upcoming album.

American rapper, A$AP Rocky has been teasing the release of his new album, “Don’t Be Dumb” over the last couple of months. Although no official release date or track list has been announced, Rocky has been very vocal about the album being his most experimental yet. In a new interview, the rapper revealed that his two kids and the upcoming album are the top three things he has created. Fans continue to anticipate a sooner release date for the project.

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Future makes a surprise announcement for a new mixtape release.

With two collaborative albums released with Metro Boomin over the last two months, Future is set to continue his hot streak with the release of a new mixtape. In a series of posts on X, the rapper disclosed that his new mixtape will be released on May 10th, his third project in three months. On X, he wrote, “Fuck yo album Shit ain’t slapping like my MIXTAPE” before following this up with “MAY TENTH… MIXTAPE PLUTO”. Many social media users believe that this is fuelling a potential feud with another rapper who might be releasing an album on the same day.

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Shaboozy’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” certified RIAA gold within one month.

Nigerian-American country artist, Shaboozy has witnessed a career surge since being featured on Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”. His new single, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has been one of the most streamed songs since its release a month ago. Earning a top 10 spot on the Billboard top 100 charts, the song has just received a RIAA gold certification in the United States for the sale of over 500,000 units in the country. This is Shaboozy’s fastest selling single of his career.

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