Rihanna and A$AP Rocky feature in new Fenty Skin x Fenty Beauty video.
Months after A$AP Rocky became one of the faces of Rihanna’s Fenty Skin Lux Balm campaign, the couple was featured in a black-and-white advertisement to promote the product. The sort film released by Fenty Beauty is titled “Born to Steal: Yours, Mine, Ours” properly depicts the the lovers, creating a Bonnie and Clyde esque relationship. Rihanna plays the blazer stealer, who intrudes Rocky’s closet to steal his suit jacket while A$AP Rocky is seen narrating his thoughts on Rihanna stealing his jacket. The short film markets the lip balm product as the couple lay in bed.
Rihanna & A$AP Rocky in a new short film for Fenty Beauty x Fenty Skin. pic.twitter.com/kbM3OALYol
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 28, 2024
Ye debunks rumours about his potential next solo album, “Y3”.
Acclaimed rapper, Ye has been topping headlines since the release of joint album “Vultures” with Ty Dolla $ign. The album has topped the Billboard 200 albums chart for two consecutive weeks, the first project under an independent artiste to achieve this. However, rumours of a potential Ye solo project, “Y3” has been gaining momentum. In an exclusive interview, producer Erick Sermon revealed that he had the “old Ye” back. Ye has however taken to Instagram to debunk the rumours of the solo album. In a dm with one of his fan accounts, he confirmed that there was no “Y3” whilst also noting that he was never trying to be the old Ye.
Ye texted me on Instagram:
“This is fake news
Ain't no album called Y3
And ain't nobody tryna be the
"old Ye"When I made 808s niggas was running round talking bought they miss the old Ye
We just made King / Back 2 Me / Carnival/Talking just to name a few
We got the number… pic.twitter.com/QQ0X1y3AZv
— YEFANATICS (@yefanatics) February 29, 2024
Portable and Skepta release highly anticipated collaboration, “Tony Montana”.
The UK and Nigerian artists’ collaboration has been one of the strongest crossovers in the global music scene. Hits like “Bad Energy”, “Location” and “Dimension” have been successful features that have emerged off this crossover. Skepta and Nigerian star, Portable have however just released their long-anticipated collaboration, “Tony Montana”. Skepta comes blazing with beautiful bars and perfects the catchy “Big Smoke pelu Tony Montana” hook. This song has been tipped to be one of the biggest UK-Nigeria collaborations.
Skepta’s collab with Portable “Tony Montana” drops midnight! 💜 pic.twitter.com/FyIxMqXDz8
— NTS. (@NoteSphere) February 29, 2024
Wizkid surprises fans, teases new studio album in the works.
Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid has taken to his Instagram to tease a potential new album. His EP, “SoundMan Vol. 2” is still one of the biggest projects, accruing over 30 million Spotify streams and being in the Apple Music top 3 albums since its release. Whilst Wizkid has a reputation for stalling in his promises to release new music, fans have still taken to different social media platforms to express their excitement about the potential new album.
🚨 New Wizkid’s Album loading……. pic.twitter.com/FlveRyWEBG
— TXT (@txt_mag) February 29, 2024
Oprah Winfrey to leave board of Weight Watchers.
American host and television producer, Oprah Winfrey revealed her intention to step down from the board of Weight Watchers, months after going public, disclosing her use of medication for weight loss. The entertainment mogul influenced people to sign up with the company, after revealing that she lost over 40 pounds since using the company’s point system. The company, though a special filing with the Security and Exchange Commission revealed that Oprah would not be standing a re-election after nine years with the board. This news has however plunged the company’s share by 27%.
Oprah is leaving the board of WeightWatchers after 10 years following her revelation that she’s using a weight loss drug. pic.twitter.com/rGocba43P8
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 29, 2024
