Drake announces he will release a solo album later this year.
Canadian rapper, Drake made major announcements during the opening night of his Anita Max Wynn tour in Australia. While performing, the rapper confirmed his upcoming collaboration album with PARTYNEXTDOOR before revealing another bombshell, announcing that he will be releasing a solo album this year. “I got a new album coming out on Valentine’s Day called $OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U,” he told the crowd, sparking loud cheers. He then hinted at another solo project, saying, “When the time is right, Drizzy Drake alone by himself is gonna have a one-on-one talk with y’all.” Though he provided no title or release date, he assured fans that a deeply personal album is on the way. Drake’s last solo release was For All the Dogs in October 2023, followed by its Scary Hours edition. His upcoming projects will be his first since his 2024 feud with Kendrick Lamar and others. With more tour dates ahead, further details may emerge soon.
BREAKING: DRAKE ANNOUNCED A SOLO ALBUM 🤯
“When the time is right… Drizzy Drake alone by himself… I’ll be back with a 1 on 1 conversation for yall that you need to hear” pic.twitter.com/jYF8GDY4NQ
— ALMIGHTEE. (@realalmightee) February 5, 2025
Jurassic World: Rebirth Unveils First Trailer Ahead of July Release.
Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest action-packed instalment in the Jurassic World franchise. Set for a global release on July 2, the film stars Jonathan Bailey, Scarlett Johansson, and Mahershala Ali. Taking place five years after Jurassic World: Dominion (2022), the story follows a team on a mission to collect genetic samples from three massive dinosaurs—one from the sea, land, and air. With the planet now inhospitable for dinosaurs, these creatures have retreated to their original ecosystems, and their DNA may hold the key to a vital medical breakthrough. Johansson plays Zora Bennett, a covert operative leading the high-stakes mission, while Bailey stars as palaeontologist Dr. Henry Loomis. Ali portrays Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s trusted team leader. Directed by Gareth Edwards and written by Jurassic Park scribe David Koepp, the film is produced by Amblin Entertainment and based on Michael Crichton’s characters.
The first trailer for ‘JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH’ has been released.
In theaters on July 2. pic.twitter.com/dlcN3BZs0K
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 5, 2025
Disney+ experiences subscriber decline for the first time after price hike.
Disney reported its Q1 2025 earnings, revealing that Disney+ lost 700,000 subscribers between October and December, with further modest declines expected throughout 2025. The drop is attributed to price hikes and a crackdown on password sharing. Despite this, Hulu subscriptions rose to 53.6 million, up from 52 million in the previous quarter. Disney+ last saw significant growth between June and September 2024, adding 4.4 million subscribers. With its ad-supported tier now priced at $9.99 and the ad-free option at $15.99, some users may be reconsidering their subscriptions. Meanwhile, Disney’s overall financial performance remained strong, with net income rising 23% to $2.64 billion and revenue increasing 4.8% to $24.69 billion. The success of Moana 2, which grossed over $1 billion, contributed to studio profits. However, Disney+ may continue to struggle in a competitive market. The company expects another subscriber decline in Q2 2025, reflecting ongoing challenges in the streaming industry.
BREAKING: Disney+ lost 700,000 subscribers in Q1 2025 pic.twitter.com/579mHRolnT
— Cinema Tweets (@CinemaTweets1) February 5, 2025
Rihanna shares a teaser for upcoming animated movie, The Smurfs.
Singer and business mogul, Rihanna is set to bring her star power to the Smurfs universe, voicing Smurfette in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming animated film. Ahead of the official trailer release, the singer teased fans with a short clip on social media, captioning it, “In my blue era.” The teaser features a small blue television set in Smurf Village, where Smurfette blows a kiss before the words “Trailer tomorrow” appear on the screen. Alongside Rihanna, the film boasts a star-studded cast, including Hannah Waddingham, Dan Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman. In addition to voicing Smurfette, Rihanna will also serve as a producer alongside Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, and Ryan Harris. Inspired by the beloved characters created by Belgian artist Peyo, Smurfs is set to hit theaters on July 18, 2025. This latest instalment follows previous films, including The Smurfs (2011) and Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017).
Rihanna shares the teaser trailer for the upcoming ‘The Smurfs Movie.’
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 5, 2025
Asake becomes the 9th Nigerian artist to surpass 2 billion Spotify streams.
Nigerian music sensation, Asake has reached a new milestone, surpassing two billion streams on Spotify across all credits. This achievement includes streams from his own songs as well as his featured appearances. The feat comes just four years after Asake’s mainstream breakthrough with his 2022 hit single “Omo Ope”. Following the success of his debut EP Ololade Asake, he has released three critically acclaimed studio albums—Mr. Money With The Vibes, Work of Art, and Lungu Boy—all packed with hit songs. His consistent commercial success has made him one of Nigeria’s most streamed artists since 2022. With this latest achievement, Asake joins an elite group, becoming the ninth Nigerian artist to surpass two billion Spotify streams. His rapid rise and influence continue to solidify his place as one of Afrobeats’ biggest global stars.
Asake has surpassed TWO BILLION streams across all credits on Spotify 🪖 pic.twitter.com/vXsA60h5zK
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) February 6, 2025
