Snoop Dogg is set to release a new album, Missionary this November.
Hip Hop legend, Snoop Dogg has been hinting at his upcoming album Missionary, produced by Dr. Dre, marking their first full collaboration since Snoop’s 1993 debut, Doggystyle. In a recent Forbes article, Snoop expressed his deep connection to music, saying, “Music is my foundation. That’s the root of who I am, so I can never run away from that.” While a release date for Missionary hasn’t been confirmed, Dr. Dre mentioned this summer that they were targeting a November release, aligning with the anniversary of Doggystyle. Additionally, there is speculation of a tour next year, though this hasn’t been directly confirmed by Snoop. Fans eagerly await the new project, which continues to build on the iconic partnership between the two West Coast legends.
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'MISSIONARY'NEW ALBUM 💿
PRODUCED BY DR. DRECOMING THIS FALL 🚨 pic.twitter.com/DCTntB9D14
— Hip Hop All Day (@HipHopAllDayy) October 1, 2024
DDG announces that he has broken up with girlfriend, Halle Bailey.
Celebrity couple, Halle Bailey and DDG have reportedly ended their romance, as the rapper announced on social media. In an emotional Instagram Story, DDG shared, “After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways. The decision was not easy, but we believe it’s the best path forward for both of us.” He emphasized their continued friendship, stating they will always hold each other in high regard. The couple, who went public with their relationship in March 2022, initially connected through social media. They welcomed their first child, a son named Halo, in December 2023. Despite the breakup, both seem committed to maintaining a positive relationship as they navigate this transition.
DDG has announced that he and Halle Bailey have broken up pic.twitter.com/l9p1FDpxLd
— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) October 3, 2024
Four African albums make Rolling Stone’s top albums of 2024 so far.
Popular Rolling Stone has unveiled its list of the best albums of 2024, featuring notable releases that meet high standards of quality. African music made a strong showing, with four major albums included. Nigerian superstar Rema is the only male African artist recognized, thanks to his sophomore album, HEIS. He is joined by fellow Nigerians Tems, whose debut album Born In The Wild also made the list, as well as Ayra Starr’s The Year I Turned 21 and Tyla’s self-titled album. With three of the four African entries being women, this highlights the significant impact female artists are making in the music scene. As Afrobeats continues to thrive, upcoming releases from stars like Wizkid, Omah Lay, and Burna Boy may enhance the list in December.
African albums on RollingStone’s list of The Best Albums of 2024 So Far
• Ayra Starr – The Year I Turned 21
• Rema – Heis
• Tems – Born In The Wild
• Tyla – Tyla pic.twitter.com/U1qM5mUBq6— 49th. (@the49thstreet) October 4, 2024
TV Series, That ’90s Show cancelled by Netflix after two seasons.
Netflix has confirmed it will not move forward with additional installments of That ’90s Show, as announced by star Kurtwood Smith on Instagram. This decision follows the release of Part 3 on August 22, marking a total of two seasons for the series, which aired in multi-part formats. Despite featuring appearances from original That ’70s Show cast members like Topher Grace and Mila Kunis, the sequel struggled to gain viewership. Part 2 only reached the Netflix Top 10 once with 1.8 million views, and Part 3 failed to chart, drawing under 1.9 million viewers during its opening weekend.
‘THAT ‘90S SHOW’ has been cancelled by Netflix after 2 seasons. pic.twitter.com/V5Td5YfeLl
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 4, 2024
Abbott Elementary & It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia set for crossover episode.
Two of the most popular TV shows, Abbott Elementary and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia have just been confirmed for a crossover episode. Quinta Brunson, creator and star of Abbott Elementary, and Rob McElhenney, co-creator and star of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, have announced a collaboration on a crossover episode between their popular shows. Brunson teased the exciting news on social media, stating, “Season 4 of Abbott Elementary gets real Sunny,” alongside a photo of herself with McElhenney and Sunny star, Charlie Day. McElhenney also shared a picture of the trio, which included Sunny star Danny DeVito and Abbott cast members Tyler James Williams and William Stanford Davis, in front of the Abbott school set. Both series celebrate their Philadelphia roots, but details regarding the plot and release date for the crossover episode are yet to be revealed.
An ‘ABBOTT ELEMENTARY’ and ‘IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA’ crossover episode is officially in the works.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 3, 2024