Drake releases three songs off his 100gigs website on streaming platforms.
Canadian rapper, Drake has quickly made his latest tracks available on streaming platforms following their debut on his 100gigs.org site. The three new songs, including “It’s Up” featuring Young Thug and 21 Savage, “Blue Green Red,” and the Latto collaboration “Housekeeping Knows,” are now accessible as a bundle titled “100 GIGS.” In these releases, Drake appears to respond to A$AP Rocky, while 21 Savage seemingly takes aim at Kendrick Lamar, possibly indicating a new chapter in the ongoing rap rivalry between Drake and K.Dot. The sudden appearance of these tracks underscores the dynamic nature of today’s music scene.
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100 GIGS▫️It’s Up (ft. Young Thug & 21 Savage)
▫️Blue Green Red
▫️Housekeeping Knows (ft. Latto)🚨OUT NOW🚨 pic.twitter.com/HMwSEfaghl
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) August 10, 2024
Newly released album, “Lungu Boy” sets new records on Spotify Nigeria.
Asake’s third studio album, “Lungu Boy,” has received widespread acclaim since its release on Friday. Featuring major artists like Wizkid, Travis Scott, Stormzy, and Central Cee, the album has quickly set new records on streaming platforms. On its first day, “Lungu Boy” amassed 5.86 million streams on Spotify Nigeria, setting a new record for the biggest first-day streams in the platform’s history, surpassing Davido’s “Timeless” which previously held the record with 4.91 million streams. Additionally, with a total of 9.4 million opening day streams, Asake’s album has surpassed Burna Boy’s “I Told Them” to become the most-streamed Nigerian album on its debut day.
.@asakemusik’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tallied 5.86 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in its opening day
It sets a new all-time record for the biggest first day for any album in the platform history— breaking the previous record of @davido’s ‘Timeless’ (4.91M) pic.twitter.com/nE613mqTGg
— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) August 10, 2024
Adele confirms engagement with Rich Paul during her Munich show.
Multiple Grammy Award winner, Adele has seemingly confirmed her engagement to Rich Paul after three years of dating. During her show in Munich on August 9, the 36-year-old singer hinted at her upcoming marriage while addressing a fan’s proposal. In a clip shared on social media, Adele responded to a fan’s sign asking her to marry him, saying, “I can’t marry you, because I’m already getting married,” and displayed her ring finger. Adele and Paul, an NBA agent, were first linked romantically in early 2021, following their initial encounter at a friend’s birthday party. Adele was previously married to Simon Konecki from 2018 to 2019, and they share a son, Angelo. Paul, who has three children, has never been married before.
Adele confirms she’s engaged to boyfriend Rich Paul. 🍾 pic.twitter.com/32F4fbvUDn
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 9, 2024
Joaquin Phoenix reportedly drops out of gay romance film ahead of production.
Hollywood star, Joaquin Phoenix has reportedly withdrawn from Todd Haynes’ gay romance film just days before shooting was set to begin, leading to the project’s cancellation. Phoenix had been integral in developing the screenplay alongside Haynes and Jon Raymond. A source tells Variety that Phoenix experienced “cold feet” despite extensive preparations, including the construction of sets in Guadalajara. With Phoenix’s casting being crucial, the film, produced by Killer Films and supported by MK2 Film, is now in jeopardy, with international sales already secured. The crew is left without work, and financial losses could surpass seven figures. There is speculation that Phoenix’s departure may be linked to the film’s explicit sex scenes, although some sources are confused, noting that it was Phoenix who brought the project and its NC-17 concept to Haynes in the first place.
Joaquin Phoenix has dropped out of a gay romance movie five days before filming was set to begin, with a source telling Variety that he got “cold feet.”
Sources tell Variety that his role cannot be recast, the crew is now out of work, and losses could exceed seven figures. pic.twitter.com/IUsV2GNmh5
— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 9, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion releases beautiful visuals for hit song, “Mamushi”.
American rapper, Megan Thee Stallion’s new track “Mamushi,” featuring Yuki Chiba, has been a chart-topping hit since its late-July release as part of her self-titled album, her debut as an independent artist. The song gained viral momentum, inspiring a dance trend and gaining a cinematic music video set in Tokyo. The video, starring Megan and actor Shô Kasamatsu from “Tokyo Vice,” portrays Megan as a venomous Japanese viper and features a sultry Japanese spa scene with Yuki. Breaking records, “Mamushi” is now the most-watched debut music video by a U.S. female rapper in 2024, with over 3.5 million views, surpassing Megan’s previous record for “HISS.” Fans applaud Megan for her innovative visual approach in the music industry.
Megan thee Stallion releases the music video to “Mamushi” featuring Yuki Chiba, which is based on an old Japanese folklore
— Women Posting W's (@womenpostingws) August 10, 2024
