Kendrick Lamar has been named Apple Music’s Rapper of the Year.
Compton rapper, Kendrick Lamar has had an unforgettable 2024, cementing his status as one of hip-hop’s all-time greats despite not releasing a new project. His fiery feud with Drake, ignited by the explosive diss track “Like That,” has been hailed as one of the biggest beefs in hip-hop history. Kendrick’s sharp lyricism and unapologetic approach not only earned him widespread acclaim but also solidified his victory in the high-profile rivalry. This year, he received multiple Grammy nominations for “Not Like Us,” saw his diss tracks ranked among the best ever and has been selected to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance, the first rapper to headline the event solo. To cap it off, Apple Music has just honored him as the Rapper of the Year, a fitting recognition of his monumental influence in 2024. Kendrick’s achievements have left an indelible mark on hip-hop, proving his dominance without needing to drop a new album.
Kendrick Lamar is officially Apple Music’s 'Rapper of the Year' for 2024 🔥 pic.twitter.com/O791r6m7rW
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) November 19, 2024
Netflix confirms Alice in Borderland season 3 will be released next year.
After a hugely successful second season, Netflix’s Alice in Borderland, a live-action adaptation of the popular manga, is gearing up for its third season in 2025. The series has become one of Netflix’s most successful international originals and a standout among live-action manga adaptations. Season 2 premiered in December 2022, and the show was officially renewed for a third season in September 2023. While no exact release date has been announced, Netflix confirmed the new season during its Tudum international spotlight event. With limited remaining source material, season 3 could feature significant deviations from the manga, offering fresh, original storylines. Notably, the teaser for season 3 features a Joker card, hinting at the introduction of the mysterious Joker character from the manga who has yet to appear in the TV adaptation.
‘ALICE IN BORDERLAND’ Season 3 will release in 2025 on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/Jybi58k3gw
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 19, 2024
Warner Bros. partners with CJ ENM to produce remakes of their films.
In an unexpected move, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group has partnered with CJ ENM, the Korean entertainment giant behind films like Parasite and Past Lives, to produce remakes of each other’s movies. Warner Bros. will create English-language adaptations of CJ ENM’s acclaimed films, while CJ ENM will reimagine Warner Bros. classics in Korean. According to Variety, Warner Bros. will distribute its adaptations globally, while CJ ENM will focus on remakes for territories including South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Turkey. Both studios will collaborate on key creative decisions like directors, writers, and casting. CJ ENM, Korea’s largest entertainment conglomerate, brings an impressive film catalog to the partnership, while Warner Bros. contributes decades of Hollywood classics. However, the announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with critics calling for more original content over remakes. While the deal could broaden global cinema’s reach, it has ignited debate among audiences as to its potential impact.
Warner Bros has signed a deal with Korean producer CJ ENM to make English-language remakes of their films.
CJ ENM has previously produced ‘Memories of Murder’, ‘Parasite’, ‘Decision to Leave’ and ‘Oldboy’
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 19, 2024
André 3000 reveals that he will be releasing new music in 2025.
Acclaimed rapper, André 3000 has confirmed plans for new music in 2025, though he remains vague about whether he’ll return to rap. In an interview with Amazon Music, André revealed he’s exploring “new ways to distribute and express” his art, adding, “I don’t wanna pinpoint what it is, but I just want to express more.” The announcement follows the release of his debut solo album, New Blue Sun, in November 2023. The 87-minute, flute-driven project marked André’s first album since OutKast’s The Love Below in 2003 and showcased a departure from his rap roots. Over the weekend, André performed the experimental album during a sunset set at Tyler, the Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Festival. Fans are thrilled by the prospect of more music from the artist, whose New Blue Sun has already earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year, solidifying his enduring legacy.
ANDRÉ 3000
NEW MUSIC
🚨COMING 2025🚨 pic.twitter.com/oCPpc77mVt
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) November 18, 2024
The new Suits series starring Stephen Amell will premiere on February 23.
NBC is bringing the Suits universe back to life with Suits: L.A., set to premiere on February 23. While not a direct spinoff, the series is set in the same world as the original legal drama and stars Stephen Amell and Josh McDermitt. It follows a Los Angeles law firm specializing in entertainment and criminal law. The network greenlit the new TV show late last year, capitalizing on the record-breaking streaming success of the original series. The new show is part of NBC’s early 2025 lineup, which also includes two other dramas: The Hunting Party, about investigators chasing escapees from a secret prison, and Grosse Pointe Garden Society, a scandal-filled murder mystery centered around a garden club. With Suits: L.A., NBC aims to recapture the legal drama’s widespread popularity and expand its franchise’s appeal.
The new ‘SUITS’ series, starring Stephen Amell, will premiere on February 23 on NBC. pic.twitter.com/EbYYY0iCQ5
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) November 19, 2024
