Ruger announces his sophomore album, Blown Boy Ru will be released in March.
Afrobeats superstar, Ruger has officially announced details about his highly anticipated sophomore album, Blown Boy Ru. In an Instagram story update, the artist revealed that the project will feature 13 tracks and is set to be released in March. Accompanying the announcement, Ruger shared a simple yet exciting caption: “Album (Blown Boy Ru) this March,” confirming the release timeline. The news has generated significant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Ruger’s musical journey. Adding to the excitement, the album is expected to drop in the same month as a new project from fellow Nigerian superstar Davido. With anticipation building, Blown Boy Ru is poised to make a major impact as Ruger continues to establish himself as a standout artist in the Afrobeat scene. Fans can look forward to a month filled with thrilling music releases.
Ruger announces his sophomore album, “Blownboy Ru” will be released in March 💽 pic.twitter.com/WoNbJL0FJm
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) January 17, 2025
Nelly to reportedly perform at President -elect, Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Grammy-winning rapper Nelly is set to perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s Liberty Ball on Monday night, an official event marking the inauguration. Known for his 2002 hit “Hot in Herre,” Nelly is an unexpected addition to the lineup, which typically leans towards country or pop artists. However, his collaborations with country stars like Tim McGraw (“Over and Over”), Florida Georgia Line (“Cruise”), and Kane Brown (“Cool Again”) align well with this year’s “yeehaw” theme. Other performers include Carrie Underwood, who will sing “America the Beautiful” during the swearing-in ceremony, and opera singer Christopher Macchio, who will perform the national anthem. Country acts Rascal Flatts and Jason Aldean will entertain at other inaugural balls, while The Village People will perform at additional events. This year’s lineup reflects a broader appeal and marks a notable shift from Trump’s 2017 inauguration, which struggled to attract top-tier talent.
Nelly reportedly set to perform at Trump’s inauguration. pic.twitter.com/55hr04gIfU
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 17, 2025
Steven Knight’s A Thousand Blows trailer has been released.
The full-length trailer for A Thousand Blows, the latest series from Peaky Blinders and SAS Rogue Heroes creator, Steven Knight, has been released. Set in 1880s London, the story follows Hezekiah Moscow (Malachi Kirby) and his friend Alec Munroe (Francis Lovehall), who arrive from Jamaica and become entangled in the city’s underground boxing scene. They cross paths with Mary Carr (Erin Doherty), the leader of the all-female Forty Elephants gang, who exploits Hezekiah’s boxing talent for her own gain. However, the dangerous Sugar Goodson (Stephen Graham), a self-proclaimed ruler of the criminal fight world, is determined to destroy him. Knight, who developed the series from an idea brought to him by Graham, also serves as an executive producer. A Thousand Blows premieres on Disney Plus in the UK and Ireland on February 21.
First trailer for ‘A THOUSAND BLOWS’, a new series from ‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight.
Premiering February 21 on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/hKShWi2ENZ
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 17, 2025
TikTok confirms statement on shutdown unless the Biden administration interferes.
Popular social media platform, TikTok has warned it will “go dark” in the US on Sunday unless the government intervenes to halt a looming ban. The app stated Friday that the White House and Department of Justice failed to offer clarity or assurances needed to avoid penalties for continuing operations. The ban stems from a law passed last April requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform’s US version to a neutral party. A Supreme Court ruling earlier Friday upheld the law, making a ban imminent unless a buyer is found by Sunday. TikTok argues the law violates free speech for its 170 million US users. While initially thought to only affect app downloads, TikTok now says it may become entirely inaccessible. As creators bid farewell to followers, President Joe Biden has deferred enforcement to Donald Trump, who has yet to finalize his decision.
TikTok has shared a new statement, once again confirming they will follow the shutdown law on January 19th unless the Biden Administration intervenes. pic.twitter.com/DZFD3FnpLL
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 18, 2025
Jennifer Lopez fuels rumour of her playing Mother Gothel in Tangled live-action.
Speculation is growing that Jennifer Lopez might portray Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action adaptation of Tangled. The rumors began after Lopez liked social media posts hinting at her involvement in the project. Mother Gothel, the manipulative and vain antagonist of Disney’s 2010 animated film, plays a pivotal role in Rapunzel’s story. While some fans are excited about the possibility of Lopez bringing her unique charisma to the character, others remain skeptical about how the casting would work. Disney has yet to comment on the casting rumors or confirm details about the live-action remake, which is part of its ongoing effort to reimagine classic animated films. Following her critically acclaimed performance as Judy Robles in the biopic Unstoppable, Lopez’s potential casting as Mother Gothel has become a hot topic among fans and media alike, though no production timeline has been revealed.
Jennifer Lopez fuels rumors that she will play Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action ‘Tangled’ after liking posts about her taking on the role. pic.twitter.com/wi0yY5rIGJ
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 18, 2025
