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The Alchemist unveils the tracklist for his new album, The Genuine Articulate.

Iconic producer The Alchemist has announced his new album, The Genuine Articulate, set for release on September 20 via his label, ALC. Alongside the announcement, the music video for the lead single, “Ferraris in The Rain,” featuring ScHoolboy Q, has premiered. This will be Alchemist’s third album in 2024, following Black & Whites in May, a collaboration with Big Hit and Hit-Boy, and April’s Heads I Win, Tails You Lose, as part of the hip-hop duo Gangrene with Oh No. The album’s tracklist features collaborations with Havoc, Action Bronson & Big Body Bes, ScHoolboy Q, and Larry June. Alchemist has also produced A$AP Rocky’s new single “Ruby Rosary” featuring J. Cole, for Rocky’s upcoming album Don’t Be Dumb. Notably, Kendrick Lamar used one of his beats for “Meet The Grahams,” part of the Drake-Lamar feud.

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Shōgun wins 18 Emmys, breaks the all-time record for a single season of tv.

FX’s Shōgun made Emmy history by winning 18 awards, the most ever for a single season of television. The series, based on James Clavell’s novel and set in 17th-century Japan, earned 14 wins at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys and four more at the 76th Primetime Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series. Shōgun had already garnered 25 nominations, breaking the record previously held by HBO’s John Adams, which won 13 awards in 2008. The competition this year was fierce, with only The Crown having been previously nominated in the Outstanding Drama category, while other contenders like Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Fallout were newer to the field. Executive Producer Justin Marks thanked FX, Hulu, and the production team, celebrating the show’s unprecedented success and critical acclaim. Shōgun’s triumph solidifies its place as a television phenomenon.

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Nicki Minaj announces that she would release a new album.

American rapper, Nicki Minaj is set to release Pink Friday 3, a new addition to her iconic album series. On September 16, Minaj announced that she scrapped plans for a deluxe edition of Pink Friday 2 and will instead drop Pink Friday 3, citing that her newly recorded songs are “too iconic” for a deluxe album. She teased fans with the promise of something special leading up to the official announcement. Minaj had hinted at new music last month before kicking off the second U.S. leg of her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour,” which began on September 6 in Philadelphia with BIA, Tyga, and Skillibeng as openers. The rapper released Pink Friday 2 last year, featuring artists like Future, Drake, and Lil Wayne. Minaj has yet to reveal the release date for Pink Friday 3 but plans to announce it soon.

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Anora joins Parasite as the only film to win Palme d’Or and a TIFF runner-up.

After much speculation, the top three winners of the 2024 TIFF People’s Choice Awards were announced, with The Life of Chuck by Mike Flanagan, Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard, and Anora by Sean Baker taking the honors. Anora, which previously won the Palme d’Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, secured third place, marking another milestone on its road to awards season. While the buzz around Baker’s chaotic dark comedy suggested a strong placement, it’s notable that Anora is only the second film ever to win both the Palme d’Or and place at TIFF, following in the footsteps of Parasite (2019).

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Popular TV series, Emily in Paris renewed for a fifth season.

Netflix has announced a fifth season of Emily in Paris following the return of Season 4 on September 12. Season 4, which premiered in two parts starting August 12, features Emily (Lily Collins) embarking on a romance with an Italian fashion executive and relocating to Italy to open a new office for Agence Grateau. The Season 5 renewal was accompanied by a teaser showing Emily enjoying an espresso on a Rome rooftop, hinting that the Italian setting will continue. Season 4 quickly gained popularity, debuting at number one on the Netflix Global Top 10 with 19.9 million views in its first four days and reaching the Top 10 in 93 countries.

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