Nicki Minaj announces Pink Friday 2 deluxe will be released on December 13.
Acclaimed rapper, Nicki Minaj has set a December 13 release date for the deluxe edition of her 2023 album, Pink Friday 2. After initially planning an official deluxe release over the summer, Minaj changed course, saying she’d turn it into a completely new album. However, this week she returned to her original plan, revealing on X that Pink Friday 2 – The Hiatus will mark the “final deluxe installment” and arrive on the album’s one-year anniversary. Minaj’s announcement, accompanied by GIFs, left fans curious about her plans, with some speculating on a possible hiatus. Previously, Minaj had hinted at a deluxe version called Gag City Reloaded, then later suggested recording entirely new material instead. She also teased Pink Friday 3, leaving fans unsure about future releases. For now, fans await December 13, when the deluxe officially drops.
NICKI MINAJ
PINK FRIDAY 2 (DELUXE) 💿
THE HIATUS🚨DECEMBER 13TH🚨 pic.twitter.com/o6QMliCwKW
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) November 8, 2024
Zendaya to join Tom Holland in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film.
Christopher Nolan’s next film at Universal has added Anne Hathaway and Zendaya to its cast, joining previously announced stars Matt Damon and Tom Holland. Scheduled for an IMAX release on July 17, 2026, the film will start production in early 2025. While details about the storyline are being kept under wraps, sources say previous reports have been inaccurate. This project marks Zendaya’s first collaboration with Nolan and Hathaway’s third, following The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and Interstellar (2014). Zendaya is coming off a successful year, with Dune: Part Two earning over $700 million globally and her tennis drama Challengers premiering with Amazon MGM Studios. Fans are especially excited to see Zendaya and Holland, often linked in Marvel films, together in a different setting. Nolan’s films consistently attract top-tier talent, and this one promises to be another high-profile project.
Zendaya and Tom Holland will both star in Christopher Nolan’s next film.
In theaters on July 17, 2026. pic.twitter.com/7HeCtylIbP
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 8, 2024
Tems, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido receive nominations for the 2025 Grammys.
The 2025 Grammy nominations have once more highlighted Nigerian artists and Afrobeats, with multiple stars receiving nods in key categories. The Best African Music Performance category returns for the second year, and Nigerian talents dominate the lineup. Burna Boy is nominated for his latest song “Higher”, marking his second nomination in this category and his sixth consecutive year of being nominated. Asake and Wizkid also earned a nomination for their track “MMS,” while Davido received another Grammy nomination for his feature on Chris Brown’s “Sensational,” alongside newcomer Lojay. Yemi Alade celebrates her first solo Grammy nod with “Tomorrow,” and Tems is this year’s standout, securing nominations in three categories: Best African Music Performance for “Love Me Jeje,” Best Global Music Album for Born in the Wild, and Best R&B Song for “Burning.” Rema also joins the Best Global Music Album nominees with his highly experimental project, HEIS.
#GRAMMYs nominees for Best African Music Performance
• Tomorrow – Yemi Alade
• MMS – Asake & Wizkid
• Sensational – Chris Brown, Davido & Lojay
• Higher – Burna Boy
• Love Me JeJe – Tems pic.twitter.com/UXitG2fvPs— 49th. (@the49thstreet) November 8, 2024
Candyman actor, Tony Todd confirmed to have passed away at age 69.
Veteran actor Tony Todd, known for iconic roles in Candyman and the Final Destination series, has died at 69. Todd passed away on Wednesday at his Marina del Rey, California, home, as confirmed by his representative, though no cause of death was given. New Line Cinema honored him on Instagram, stating, “The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony. -Your Final Destination Family.” Todd became a horror icon with his role in 1992’s Candyman and appeared as William Bludworth in the Final Destination franchise. Early in his career, he featured in Oliver Stone’s Oscar-winning film Platoon, and his extensive work included roles in The Crow, The Rock, and the Night of the Living Dead remake. Over his career, Todd amassed over 240 film and television credits, leaving an indelible mark on Hollywood.
Tony Todd has sadly passed away at the age of 69. pic.twitter.com/pn7WGznQsZ
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 9, 2024
Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” surpasses 1 billion views on YouTube.
Nigerian artist Rema has set a new milestone with his *Calm Down* remix featuring Selena Gomez, making it the first Afrobeats song to exceed one billion views on YouTube. Released on August 25, 2022, the track reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and dominated music charts worldwide. It also surpassed one billion streams on Spotify and held the top spot on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart for a record 58 weeks. The hit earned multiple awards, including the ‘Best Afrobeats’ honor at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Mavin Records celebrated the achievement in a post on X, calling it a “culture-defining achievement.” This accomplishment marks a significant moment for Afrobeats on the global stage, further establishing Rema as a leading figure in the genre.
Rema & Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” sets the record as the FIRST Nigerian song to surpass 1 billion views on YouTube 🧡 pic.twitter.com/trBjCypcp7
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) November 9, 2024
