Victony announces his Stubborn Europe tour will commence on February 14.
Nigerian Afrobeats star Victony has announced his upcoming European tour in support of his debut album, Stubborn. The tour, set to begin on 14 February, will span seven cities, kicking off in Toulouse, France, and concluding in Berlin, Germany, on March 1. Stops include Norway, Poland, the Netherlands, and Czechia. “Europe, 2025,” Victony shared with his 1.3 million Instagram followers. “See you soon.” Released in June via Encore Recordings, Stubborn features 14 tracks, including hits like ‘Everything’ and the Asake-assisted title track. Speaking about the album, he described it as a reflection on life and an affirmation of his artistic identity. Since his career began in 2016, Victony has delivered successful projects like Saturn (2020) and Outlaw (2022) and gained more recognition with Mayorkun’s 2021 hit, ‘Holy Father.’ This tour offers him a chance to expand his sound across Europe.
Victony announces his Stubborn Europe Tour.
He’ll tour Czechia, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. pic.twitter.com/4PiVnMTNc5
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) December 30, 2024
Blade Runner 2099 wraps up filming ahead of its 2025 release.
Prime Video is gearing up for an impressive 2025, with Blade Runner 2099 wrapping production earlier this week. A sequel to Ridley Scott’s iconic Blade Runner (1982) and Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 (2017), the series expands the beloved cyberpunk universe. The story follows Cora, played by Cuckoo star Hunter Schafer, a chameleon who frequently changes identities. When she chooses a final identity, she teams up with replicant Olwen (Michelle Yeoh), who faces her own challenges. Production began in May, and director Karena Evans recently confirmed the wrap with behind-the-scenes photos. The series boasts a star-studded cast, including Schafer, Yeoh, Tom Burke, Dimitri Abold, and Katelyn Rose Downey. Known for its futuristic exploration of societal issues, Blade Runner 2099 will debut on Prime Video in 2025, continuing the franchise’s legacy of groundbreaking science fiction storytelling.
Amazon Prime’s ‘BLADE RUNNER 2099’ series has wrapped filming.
Starring Hunter Schafer & Michelle Yeoh. pic.twitter.com/RSbQys1HqL
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) December 30, 2024
The first teaser for Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has been released.
Disney+ has unveiled the trailer for Marvel Animation’s upcoming series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, premiering January 29. This animated show offers a fresh take on Peter Parker’s origin story, celebrating his early comic book roots. Unlike previous iterations, Peter is mentored by Norman Osborn, famously the Green Goblin, instead of Tony Stark from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hudson Thames voices Spider-Man, with Colman Domingo as Osborn, Kari Wahlgren as Aunt May, and Hugh Dancy as Doctor Octopus. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprise their Daredevil roles, and Paul F. Tompkins plays the classic villain, The Wizard. The trailer teases two unique Spider-Man suits and action-packed scenes, including Parker humorously busting live-streaming criminals. Jeff Trammell serves as head writer, with Mel Zwyer as supervising director and Marvel heavyweights like Kevin Feige producing this exciting new chapter for the web-slinger.
The first trailer for ‘YOUR FRIENDLY NIEGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN’ has been released.
Releasing January 29 on Disney+ pic.twitter.com/Hv5VW4kTqD
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) December 29, 2024
Wicked surpasses Mamma Mia to become the highest grossing musical adaptation.
Universal’s recently released musical, Wicked has become the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in global box office history, surpassing 2008’s Mamma Mia. The musical, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, has earned $634 million worldwide in just six weeks, overtaking Mamma Mia’s $611 million total (unadjusted for inflation). Domestically, Wicked has grossed $424 million, surpassing 1978’s Grease ($188.62 million) to become the top-grossing Broadway adaptation at the U.S. box office. The success sets the stage for its sequel, Wicked: For Good, slated for release in 2025. This milestone comes amid a challenging period for stage-to-screen adaptations, with recent titles like The Color Purple (2023), West Side Story (2021), Dear Evan Hansen, and In the Heights underperforming. Wicked’s record-breaking run offers a rare bright spot in the genre’s box office performance.
'Wicked' is now the highest grossing stage musical adaptation in film history, surpassing 'Mamma Mia'. pic.twitter.com/rZEf4evvlZ
— chart data (@chartdata) December 29, 2024
SZA reveals updated mixes and new songs will be added to Lana on January 6.
RnB star, SZA has announced that new songs and updated mixes will be added to her LANA: SOS Deluxe album on January 6, 2025. Following the release of the deluxe version on December 22, some fans expressed frustration over the project’s mixing quality. In response, the Grammy-winning artist confirmed via X (formerly Twitter) that the changes will come once the label resumes work after the holidays. She apologised for the delay, thanking fans for their patience. Despite the mix concerns, LANA: SOS Deluxe propelled SOS back to the top of the Billboard 200, earning 178,000 equivalent album units in its first week. This marked SZA’s 11th nonconsecutive week at No. 1, solidifying her place as a leading figure in modern R&B. Fans are eagerly anticipating the updated version, with many sharing their excitement on social media.
SZA says that updated mixes and new songs will be added to ‘LANA’ on January 6th. pic.twitter.com/r9ilauYJmm
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 30, 2024
