Davido announces a new single, “Be There Still”; set for release on March 14.
Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced a new single, “Be There Still”, set to be released on March 14, 2025, as the final preview before his highly anticipated fifth album, Five. Originally slated for March, the album has been rescheduled to April 18. The 5-time Grammy-nominated artist shared the news on his social media on February 26, 2025, sparking excitement among fans. Davido’s 2025 is off to a strong start, having earned his fifth Grammy nomination at the 67th Grammys for Best African Song Performance for his feature on Chris Brown’s “Sensational”, and winning a NAACP award for their collaboration “Hmm”. Ahead of Five, Davido has already dropped two singles: “Awuke” featuring Jamaican Dancehall star YG Marley and “Funds” with Chike and OdumoduBlvck. Teasers suggest the album will showcase Davido’s signature Amapiano sound, a genre he has mastered. Fans have taken to social media to express their enthusiasm for the upcoming releases, eagerly anticipating what promises to be another chart-topping project.
Davido teases new music, "Be There Still."
It arrives March 14.
What do you think? Fire? 🔥
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) February 26, 2025
The Oscars to reportedly bring back film clips for introducing acting nominees.
According to Variety, the 97th Academy Awards ceremony, set to air soon, will reintroduce a classic tradition by showcasing film clips for acting nominees, a practice absent in recent years. As such, clips from movies like A Complete Unknown, The Apprentice, and Wicked will accompany the introduction of nominees in acting categories. This marks a shift from the 2021 pandemic-era ceremony, which omitted film clips and instead featured presenters sharing “fun facts” and praise about each nominee. The 2021 event also reduced clip usage to allow more time for comedy, musical performances, and speeches. Raj Kapoor, executive producer of this year’s broadcast, highlighted the “wide range of nominees” as a strength of the 2025 ceremony. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the event will spotlight 13 first-time acting nominees, including Kieran Culkin, Sebastian Stan, and Ariana Grande, adding to the anticipation for this year’s Oscars. Fans eagerly await the return of this nostalgic element to the prestigious awards show.
The Oscars will bring back using film clips as acting nominees are introduced this year.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 26, 2025
Gossip Girl star, Michelle Trachtenberg has been announced dead.
Michelle Trachtenberg, the beloved Hollywood actress known for her roles in Gossip Girl, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Eurotrip, has tragically passed away at the age of 39. According to the NYPD, police responded to a 911 call around 8 a.m. local time and found Trachtenberg unconscious and unresponsive in her New York City apartment. EMS pronounced her deceased at the scene, with no criminal activity suspected. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death as the investigation continues. ABC News reported that Trachtenberg, who was found by her mother, had recently undergone a liver transplant and may have experienced complications. Her representative confirmed her passing to E! News, stating, “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.” Fans and celebrities alike have flooded social media with tributes, honouring her as a “beautiful soul” and celebrating her impactful career.
Michelle Trachtenberg has sadly passed away at the age of 39. pic.twitter.com/b9JwAyAhLS
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 26, 2025
Little Simz announces her 6th studio album, Lotus; releases a new single, “Flood”.
UK rapper, Little Simz has thrilled fans with the announcement of her highly anticipated sixth album, Lotus, set to release on May 9 via AWAL. Following her critically acclaimed 2021 Mercury Prize and BRIT Award-winning album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, the transitional project, NO THANK YOU, and the electronic-inspired Drop 7, Lotus marks another milestone in Simz’s artistic evolution. Described as an exploration of “renewal and growth,” the album reflects her journey through life’s complexities. Alongside the announcement, Simz unveiled the lead single, “Flood”, featuring collaborations with Obongjayar and Moonchild Sanelly, offering a first glimpse into the new project. While the full track list remains under wraps, the album’s artwork and Simz’s Instagram caption— “Setting the tone for May 9th. Embodying my artistry in the truest form with the first visuals for this new season. Run that up x”—have already sparked excitement. Fans eagerly await what promises to be another groundbreaking chapter in Little Simz’s storied career.
LITTLE SIMZ
LOTUS 💿
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— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) February 26, 2025
Christopher Nolan reportedly showed interest in directing a James Bond movie.
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan reportedly expressed interest in directing a James Bond film following the release of his 2020 sci-fi thriller Tenet. However, his vision clashed with former franchise producer Barbara Broccoli, who insisted no director would have final cut privileges—a dealbreaker for Nolan, who maintains creative control over his projects. This revelation comes amid reports of Amazon gaining full creative control of the 007 franchise from longtime producers Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. The tech giant’s involvement signals a new era for Bond, with Amazon now holding final say on creative decisions. Nolan, known for The Dark Knight and Oppenheimer, has long been a fan-favourite choice to helm a Bond film. His interest coincided with the release of No Time to Die (2021), which concluded Daniel Craig’s tenure as 007. As the franchise transitions under Amazon’s leadership, fans and former Bond actors, including Craig and Timothy Dalton, have shared their thoughts on the evolving future of the iconic spy series.
Christopher Nolan was interested in directing a James Bond movie after doing ‘TENET’ but was told he wouldn’t get a say on decisions for the film’s final cut.
He went and directed ‘OPPENHEIMER’ instead.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 26, 2025
