Beyoncé named Billboard’s greatest popstar of the 21st century.
Hollywood superstar, Beyoncé has been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard, cementing her status as a global music icon. She topped the list ahead of Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Drake, and Lady Gaga, with Britney Spears, Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and Adele completing the top ten. This honor reflects Beyoncé’s unparalleled impact on the music industry. She holds the record for the most Grammy nominations (99) and is the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. Her career highlights include her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, featuring “Crazy in Love” and “Baby Boy,” and groundbreaking releases like Lemonade with hits “Formation” and “Hold Up.” Her latest projects, Renaissance and Cowboy Carter have enjoyed huge success globally. Beyond music, Beyoncé’s influence extends across business and culture, solidifying her legacy as an entertainment powerhouse.
Billboard has crowned Beyoncé the greatest popstar of the 21st century. pic.twitter.com/FNbY6AvsLt
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) November 26, 2024
Drake files a second legal action against Universal Music Group.
Canadian rapper, Drake has filed a second lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), alleging the company failed to prevent the release of Kendrick Lamar’s controversial diss track *Not Like Us*. Filed in a Texas court, the lawsuit claims UMG knew about the song’s content, which accuses Drake of being a pedophile and harboring sex offenders, yet took no action to stop its release. Drake’s company, Frozen Moments LLC, accuses UMG of orchestrating an illegal “scheme” involving bots and payola to promote Lamar’s song, which Drake argues was designed to harm his career while generating profits. He claims UMG prioritized Lamar’s success over other artists, including himself, and fueled consumer outrage to make the song a viral hit. The lawsuit also alleges Drake’s catalog, owned by Frozen Moments, suffered financial harm as a result of UMG’s actions. UMG has yet to respond to the allegations.
Drake files a SECOND legal action against UMG, alleging defamation over Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’ 🚨
"Before it approved the release of the song, UMG knew that the song itself, as well as its accompanying album art and music video, attacked the character of another one of… pic.twitter.com/dorv8apE3z
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 26, 2024
Sequel to Slumdog Millionaire could reportedly be in the works.
A new Los Angeles-based production company, Bridge7 led by producer Swati Shetty and veteran CAA agent Grant Kessman, has acquired the rights to develop a film sequel and TV adaptation of the Oscar-winning “Slumdog Millionaire”. The rights were secured from Celador, the U.K. company behind the 2008 film, which was produced with Film4. Directed by Danny Boyle, “Slumdog Millionaire” starred Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, winning eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. The original film follows Jamal (Patel) and his brother Salim, two impoverished boys from Mumbai, as they navigate hardship alongside Latika (Pinto). The story climaxes with Jamal’s victory on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”, earning 25 million rupees and inspiring millions. Celador will collaborate with Bridge7 on the sequel. The deal was negotiated by Paytre Topp in Los Angeles and Nick Miller in the U.K.
A sequel to ‘SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE’ could be in the works.
A new production company Bridge7 just got the rights to make a sequel.
(Source: https://t.co/5iXS8YMaX3) pic.twitter.com/6VBb0iqx5I
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 25, 2024
Wicked predicted to debut at #2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
The Wicked movie soundtrack by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Eviro is on track to claim the top spot in pure US album sales for the November 22-28 tracking period, selling an estimated 80,000 copies. When factoring in track sales and streams, the soundtrack is expected to achieve a total of 109,000 first-week units, securing a #2 debut on the overall Billboard 200. Despite its strong performance, Kendrick Lamar’s GNX will dominate the chart with a projected 291,000 units, driven largely by streaming activity, alongside 30,500 in pure sales. Wicked will mark the biggest debut for a musical soundtrack this decade, cementing its cultural impact. Meanwhile, GNX continues Lamar’s streak of chart-topping releases, as the album secures the best first-week consumption figure of the year so far, further showcasing his widespread appeal in the streaming era.
‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ is aiming for a #2 debut on the Billboard 200 with 109K opening week units projected (via @HITSDD).
Biggest debut for a musical soundtrack this decade. pic.twitter.com/rI4qTgUabc
— Talk of the Charts (@talkofthecharts) November 26, 2024
Davido reveals his upcoming single will feature Odumodublvck and Chike.
Afrobeats icon Davido has revealed plans to release a new album in 2025, marking another milestone in his celebrated career. In an interview on The Baller Alert Show, the award-winning artist also announced an upcoming single, “Funds”, set to drop later this year. The track will feature renowned Nigerian artists, Chike and Odumodublvck, blending soulful melodies with dynamic rap elements. This collaboration is already generating excitement, showcasing Davido’s knack for creating genre-defying music. Discussing his next album, Davido teased a fresh sound while remaining true to his Afrobeats roots, hinting at yet another groundbreaking project. Fans and music enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation, eager to see what Davido will deliver next. Known for his consistent chart-topping hits and albums, Davido continues to cement his status as one of Africa’s most influential and successful musicians.
Davido reveals his next single “Funds” will feature Odumodublvck and Chike.
It will be released in the next few days.
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) November 27, 2024
