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Former Disney star, Skai Jackson arrested for domestic battery.

Over the weekend, former Disney star, Skai Jackson was arrested following an altercation with her fiancé. The 21-year-old actress, best known for her role as Suri Ross on Disney Channel’s *Jessie*, was taken into custody on Friday on suspicion of domestic battery, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The incident occurred at Universal Studios Hollywood, where Jackson was reportedly seen shoving her boyfriend during an argument. Surveillance footage from the theme park captured the altercation, leading authorities to intervene. According to reports, no injuries were identified, and no weapons were involved. Jackson was briefly detained at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station before being released hours later. It is unclear whether she has been officially charged in connection with the incident.

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D’banj is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated album, “The Entertainer D’Sequel”, set to drop on Friday, August 16th. To build excitement, he has unveiled a trailer featuring an impressive line-up, including Mavin Records’ Don Jazzy, Nollywood actor Gideon Okeke, media personality Folajimi Akinsola, and D’banj himself. This album follows D’banj’s recent release, “Koko”, and continues the momentum from his previous track, “Since’04”, which celebrated his 20-year journey in the music industry. Earlier this year, D’banj marked two decades in music with the release of his single “04” and a collaboration with Senegalese legend Youssou N’Dour and Nigerian-American The Voice contestant, Chechi Sarai on “Worthy.” Fans are eagerly awaiting the album, especially with the potential reunion with Don Jazzy, who was instrumental in D’banj’s early success.

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Ye teases a new song with Skepta during his LA “Vultures 2” listening party.

During a surprise VULTURES 2 listening party in Los Angeles over the weekend, Kanye West previewed a new track titled “Cash Cow.” The unreleased song features British grime artist Skepta, and Ye played a brief clip of Skepta’s verse while DJing the event. This comes shortly after Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign released a deluxe edition of “VULTURES 2” last week, which included three new tracks featuring Peso Pluma, Kid Cudi, and Kodak Black. The deluxe edition helped the album debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. It’s unclear if “Cash Cow” will be included as a bonus track for “VULTURES 2” or if it will appear on the final instalment of the trilogy, “VULTURES 3”. If released, it would mark Kanye and Skepta’s first official collaboration.

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“Supercell” renewed for season 2 after a highly successful 1st season.

Netflix’s new Black superhero series, “Supacell”, has quickly climbed the charts, reaching No. 2 on the streamer’s U.S. TV rankings since its release on June 27. Created by Rapman, the first Black filmmaker to write and produce an original series for Netflix, “Supacell” follows a group of ordinary people in South London who suddenly develop extraordinary powers and must unite to prevent impending doom. The show has achieved global success, rapidly entering the Top 10 on Netflix worldwide. The big question surrounding the series was whether it would be renewed for a second season. On August 13, 2024, Netflix confirmed that a second season is coming. Rapman expressed his excitement, saying, “Season 1 was always an origin story. Season 2 is when the journey really begins. Season 1 was my Batman Begins, season 2 is my Dark Knight.”

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Oxlade unveils the tracklist for his forthcoming debut album.

Afrobeats star Oxlade has revealed the tracklist and features for his highly anticipated debut album, “Oxlade From Africa”, just days after announcing its release date. The 16-track album includes hit singles like “Ko Lo Sa” and “Intoxycated” featuring Santan Dave. Other notable collaborators on the project include Wande Coal, Fally Ipupa, Bobi Wine, Sarkodie, Popcaan, and Flavour. Set to drop on September 20, 2024, this album marks a significant milestone in Oxlade’s career, which has spanned over a decade. Fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be a defining moment for the artist.

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