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Barry Keoghan to star in the upcoming “Peaky Blinders” movie.

Oscar-nominated Barry Keoghan is set to star alongside Cillian Murphy in the upcoming “Peaky Blinders” movie for Netflix. The film is a spin-off from the BBC series, which aired for six seasons from 2013 to 2022. It will continue the story set after World War I, with Murphy reprising his role as Thomas Shelby, the Birmingham gangster. Deadline first reported Keoghan’s casting, though details about his character remain undisclosed. Netflix greenlit the film in June, bringing back Murphy as Tommy Shelby. Keoghan, who earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination and a BAFTA win for “The Banshees of Inisherin,” also starred in “Saltburn” and has had a busy 2024, including roles in Apple TV+’s “Masters of the Air” and Andrea Arnold’s “Bird,” which premiered at Cannes.

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Bayanni collaborates with Ruger for a beautiful single, “Goddess”.

Rising Nigerian artist, Bayanni who is signed to Mavin Records, has captured attention with his latest hit, “Goddess,” a collaboration with renowned Nigerian artist Ruger, the CEO of Blown Boy Entertainment. This track follows Bayanni’s earlier success this year with “Finish Me (AEIOU),” marking his third release of the year. The song showcases both artists’ ability to produce compelling, sonically rich music that appeals to a broad audience. Bayanni continues to demonstrate his versatility and musical prowess with this exciting new release, reinforcing his position in the Nigerian music scene alongside one of its prominent figures.

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Travis Scott surprises fans, releases Days Before Rodeo deluxe.

American rapper, Travis Scott has delighted fans by releasing five deluxe editions of his 2014 mixtape Days Before Rodeo, which was only recently added to streaming platforms. Initially, the mixtape was expanded with a digital deluxe album, “Vault 1,” offering five bonus tracks for those who bought it from Scott’s website. Now, a new “Vault” edition has emerged, including two additional tracks from the *Days Before Rodeo* era: “Hold On,” featuring Young Thug and Quavo, and “Respected.” While the original *Days Before Rodeo* is available on streaming services, the deluxe edition with five extra tracks can only be purchased through Scott’s website, along with vinyl copies. If estimates hold true, the album is set to achieve the third-largest first-week sales for a rap album this year, trailing only Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady and Future & Metro Boomin’s We Don’t Trust You.

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Pharrell Williams releases cover for highly anticipated “Piece by Piece”.

With its premiere just a few months away, Pharrell Williams has unveiled a new poster for his upcoming LEGO animated film, “Piece by Piece”. Focus Features previously described the film as “an unparalleled motion picture experience that captures the magic and brilliance of Pharrell Williams’ creative genius, one LEGO brick at a time.” Directed by Oscar-winner Morgan Neville, the film has intrigued audiences with its unique storytelling approach. Pharrell recently shared the poster on Instagram, showcasing an array of LEGO Minifigures and revealing numerous Easter eggs. Among the notable cameos, LEGO Kendrick Lamar sports his iconic “Crown of Thorns” headpiece, while LEGO Daft Punk appears to be active. The poster also features LEGO versions of Gwen Stefani, N.O.R.E., and cameos by Morgan Neville, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, JAY-Z, and Snoop Dogg.

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Destroy Lonely releases the tracklist for his upcoming album.

Atlanta rapper, Destroy Lonely’s highly anticipated sophomore album, LOVE LASTS FOREVER, has been officially confirmed following his Instagram post of the cover art on August 15. This new LP follows his debut album, *If Looks Could Kill*, which topped Apple Music charts last year, earning over 10 million streams and accolades from major outlets like Rolling Stone and Complex. The first single from the upcoming album, “LUV 4 YA,” released on June 14, is produced by Lil 88, henny, and Evertime, featuring a groovy blend of love and materialism with slick drums and hypnotic riffs. The music video, directed by 91 Rules, portrays Lonely navigating an alternate reality. Additionally, Lonely will perform at ComplexCon, a major event combining fashion, music, and art.

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