French Montana to release new studio project, “Mac & Cheese 5” .
Moroccan-American rapper, French Montana is set to release his new studio mixtape, “Mac & Cheese 5” on February 23, 2024. He has been teasing different collaborations on the mixtape as part of the rollout for the project. With the official track list now revealed, some of the global biggest stars including Ye, Drake, Future, The Weeknd, 21 Savage, Lil Baby and Westside Gunn are set to be featured on the highly anticipated mixtape.
📀 MAC & CHEESE
👤 FRENCH MONTANA
📆 FEBRUARY 23RD, 2024 pic.twitter.com/mrRjXs2wsV
— OnThinIce (@OnThinlce) February 19, 2024
Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor for Oppenheimer role at the BAFTAs.
The success of blockbuster biopic, “Oppenheimer” has been astronomical. Accruing over $1 billion in the box office since its release, the movie has also received multiple awards across the Oscars, Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. The movie has again garnered awards at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, winning seven awards. Cillian Murphy won the Beat Actor category. Christopher Nolan also won the best director award with the film itself winning the best film category.
Many, many congratulations to Cillian Murphy on his Best Actor win for Oppenheimer at last night's BAFTAs.
📷: Robert Viglasky pic.twitter.com/zXF3CW3TGV
— Peaky Blinders (@ThePeakyBlinder) February 19, 2024
YCee and Maleek Berry’s hit “Juice” certified silver in the United Kingdom.
2016 released hit collaboration, “Juice” is perhaps the biggest song from Nigerian duo, YCee and Maleek Berry. The song, which charted across Nigerian Apple Music and Airplay charts has been one of the pivotal records that has successfully transitioned Afrobeats into a global genre. With over 60 million streams on Spotify, the record has now been certified silver in the United Kingdom for the sale of over 200,000 units in the region. This is YCee’s first UK certification and Maleek Berry’s third.
YCee’s big hit “Juice” ft MaleekBerry is now certified Silver in the UK for sales of 200,000 units.
It is YCee’s first certified song in the region; Maleek Berry’s third.
So deserving 🥹🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Kg2pKfFq1T— BIG 7 RECORDS (@Big7Record) February 18, 2024
Sabrina Brier has joined the cast for “Abbot Elementary” season 3.
Popular comedian and TikToker, Sabrina Brier is set to make a guest appearance on the season three of ABC’s comedy series, “Abbot Elementary”. Ahead of the season premiere, Brier was spotted in the new teaser released on the show’s official account and sources have also confirmed her role. Brier is known for consistently posting relatable content on her platform and although clinching a role in limited series, Command Z, “Abbot Elementary” is undoubtedly her biggest project so far.
Sabrina Brier has joined the cast of ‘ABBOTT ELEMENTARY’ season 3. pic.twitter.com/CnIBmDnvyL
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) February 19, 2024
Wizkid’s “Essence” ranks in Rolling Stone’s greatest 500 songs of all time.
Wizkid’s “Essence” with Tems has been one of Afrobeats’ biggest global influences. The Grammy nominated track off the acclaimed “Made in Lagos” album has not only launched Tems’ career in the global market but also increased Wizkid’s worldwide reach. After just receiving 4x platinum RIAA certification for the sale of over four million units in the United States, “Essence” has now been included in Rolling Stone’s top 500 greatest songs of all time, ranking at number 414. This is the only Nigerian song on the chart.
The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
2024 Update — @wizkidayo feat. @temsbaby, “Essence”
More: https://t.co/nkqbhPzBue pic.twitter.com/BdnsXBKz0o
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) February 16, 2024
