SZA thrills fans as she confirms her album will be released before the year ends.
Grammy Award winning star, SZA delighted fans on Saturday night by announcing her new album, Lana, during Kai Cenat’s Twitch livestream. Set to be released before the end of 2024, the reveal ended months of speculation about the Grammy-winning artist’s next project. SZA shared the news casually during a stream that also featured Lizzo, adding to the excitement. The album follows the massive success of her 2022 record, SOS, which won multiple Grammys and topped global charts. Fans are buzzing about Lana’s potential themes, with some speculating it could nod to Lana Del Rey’s melancholic style, while others expect deeply personal, introspective tracks. In December 2023, SZA teased the album’s aesthetic through cryptic social media posts. The announcement caps a stellar year for SZA, who earned Grammy nominations for her hit single Saturn. With Lana, SZA is poised to solidify her place as a leading voice in modern R&B.
SZA confirmed new album out before the end of this year. pic.twitter.com/aKZyziLCJg
— SZA Charts (@szaoncharts) November 24, 2024
Jon Watts reveals the cancellation of Wolfs sequel due to streaming rift.
Acclaimed director Jon Watts has clarified rumors surrounding the canceled sequel to Wolfs, his Apple TV+ hit starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Despite Wolfs becoming Apple TV+’s most-watched film, Watts revealed it was his decision, not Apple’s, to scrap the follow-up. Watts expressed frustration over Apple’s abrupt decision to shift the film from a promised wide theatrical release to a one-week limited run before streaming, a move made without his input. “I loved working with Brad and George and would happily collaborate again,” Watts told Deadline. “But Apple’s last-minute pivot, without explanation or discussion, broke my trust as a creative partner.” Despite Apple greenlighting the sequel, Watts returned the advance and requested no announcement, a request Apple ignored. His experience mirrors Doug Liman’s critique of Amazon for pulling Road House’s theatrical release, highlighting ongoing tensions between filmmakers and streaming platforms.
Jon Watts says that he cancelled the ‘WOLFS’ sequel after Apple took away the first film’s theatrical release and moved it straight to streaming.
“I quietly returned the money they gave me for the sequel… Apple didn’t cancel the Wolfs sequel, I did, because I no longer trusted… pic.twitter.com/zGLfjSUqcW
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 23, 2024
Season 2 of Marvel’s Hawkeye will reportedly start filming in 2025.
New rumors suggest Hawkeye Season 2 may finally be on the horizon, with insider Daniel Richtman claiming Marvel Studios is targeting a Fall 2026 or 2027 release on Disney+. Filming is expected to begin in Fall 2025. The original season, starring Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton and Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop, premiered on Disney+ in late 2021, with no immediate word on a follow-up. In September 2023, reports emerged that a second season was in early development, though Marvel has yet to officially confirm it. Fans have speculated about the show’s future, especially after the Hawkeye Blu-ray release referred to it as “The Complete First Season,” hinting at more to come. If realized, Season 2 would mark at least a five-year gap since Season 1, offering a long-awaited continuation of Clint and Kate’s story.
‘HAWKEYE’ Season 2 is reportedly happening.
It is said to start filming in Fall 2025.
(via @DanielRPK) pic.twitter.com/tlVAOfiQFZ
— Cosmic Marvel (@cosmic_marvel) November 23, 2024
The Weeknd becomes the first artist with 21 songs crossing 1 billion Spotify streams.
Canadian singer and songwriter, The Weeknd continues to assert his dominance as perhaps one of the greatest commercial artists of all time. He has shattered another Spotify milestone, becoming the first artist to have 21 songs surpass 1 billion streams. The latest track to join the exclusive club is “Love Me Harder,” his duet with Ariana Grande. This achievement builds on a record he broke just two months ago when he became the artist with the most billion-stream songs, overtaking Drake. Among his billion-stream hits are fan favorites like “Often,” “Reminder,” “Heartless,” “Die For You,” “The Hills,” and “Can’t Feel My Face.” His global smash “Blinding Lights” remains Spotify’s most-streamed song ever, with over 4.5 billion plays. In September, The Weeknd revealed that his next album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, is in the works. It will complete a trilogy that began with After Hours (2020) and continued with Dawn FM (2022). Fans eagerly await his next chapter.
The Weeknd becomes the first artist in history to have 21 songs with 1 billion streams each on Spotify. pic.twitter.com/jZ7iZCe8uG
— chart data (@chartdata) November 23, 2024
Lil Wayne responds to Kendrick Lamar name-dropping him on GNX.
On Friday, Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise full-length album, GNX, which immediately sparked controversy. The opening track, “Wacced Out Murals,” features a line where Lamar reflects on his admiration for Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III and expresses how his own hard work may have let Wayne down as regards the Super Bowl Halftime performance: “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.” Wayne responded to the mention on Saturday, taking to X to share his thoughts, writing, “Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head.” He warned Lamar not to mistake his kindness for weakness, adding, “Let this giant sleep” and “I shall destroy if disturbed.” The exchange has ignited speculation of a potential hip-hop feud between the two.
Lil Wayne tells Kendrick to leave him alone before he gets active again 😈 pic.twitter.com/2rFIPM3lQX
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) November 23, 2024
