Ari Lennox announces her new single, “Smoke” releasing on October 18.
Dreamville R&B singer, Ari Lennox is set to make her musical comeback with the release of her new single, “Smoke,” on October 18 through Dreamville/Interscope Records. This retro-soul track, produced by BongoByTheWay—known for his work with artists like Mary J. Blige and Jazmine Sullivan—follows Lennox’s sultry single “Get Close,” released nearly a year ago. “Smoke” will feature on her upcoming third album, which currently lacks a release date. During an Instagram Live session last month, Lennox indicated her intention to release the untitled project in the first quarter of 2025, though she did not confirm whether “Get Close” will be included in the album. Fans are eagerly anticipating her return to the music scene.
Ari Lennox announces her new single “Smoke” releasing October 18th. pic.twitter.com/yITFTtbbXu
— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) October 2, 2024
The acclaimed Sam Raimi rumoured to be directing Doctor Strange 3.
Filmmaker Sam Raimi, known for directing Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness, is reportedly in talks to helm the third installment of the Doctor Strange franchise, with a planned release in 2027. Film critic Jeffrey Sneider revealed that Marvel Studios has approached Raimi, and Benedict Cumberbatch is confirmed to reprise his role as Dr. Stephen Strange. The third film is expected to be positioned between two major upcoming releases, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. While plot details remain under wraps, the return of Charlize Theron’s character, Clea, is likely after her appearance in the previous film. Rumors suggest that the movie may adapt the comic storyline “Time Runs Out,” aligning with recent events in the franchise.
Sam Raimi is rumored to be returning to direct ‘DOCTOR STRANGE 3’
(Source: https://t.co/PxZlkVeffx) pic.twitter.com/RAhqEkjPW7
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 5, 2024
Asake releases beautiful visuals for his hit song, “MMS” featuring Wizkid.
YBNL poster boy, Asake has officially released the music video for his hit track “MMS,” featuring renowned Afrobeats artist Wizkid. This track, from Asake’s third studio album Lungu Boy, has captured the attention of diverse listeners with its infectious melody and catchy lyrics. Directed by Edgar Esteves, the visually striking video employs a greyscale filter, showcasing Asake and Wizkid against a backdrop of motionless scenes, enhancing the cinematic experience. This release comes as a celebration of Asake’s recent successful tour, further solidifying his popularity in 2024. The synergy between Asake and Wizkid makes this video a must-watch for Afrobeats fans.
MMS ft @wizkidayo out now pic.twitter.com/VvfLZfvEy2
— ASAKE (@asakemusik) October 5, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux receives lowest CinemaScore for a comic book movie.
Five years after the original film grossed over $1 billion, Joker: Folie à Deux has premiered to disappointing audience reactions. While the first Joker (2019) was polarizing yet generally well-received, earning an Oscar for Joaquin Phoenix, the sequel has faced significant criticism. Reviewers have highlighted issues with the continuation of Arthur Fleck’s story, the portrayal of Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn, and Todd Phillips’ direction. The highly anticipated movie has debuted with a D on CinemaScore, the lowest CinemaScore ever for a comic book movie. Joker: Folie à Deux also has a critics score of 39% and an even lower audience score of 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, marking it 21 points below the lowest-rated DCEU film, Suicide Squad (2016), which scored 58%. Following the negative feedback, Phillips has stated he’s stepping away from DC films.
‘JOKER 2’ debuts on CinemaScore with a D.
The lowest CinemaScore ever for a comic book movie.
Read our review: https://t.co/FmG6BLFnor pic.twitter.com/cAdjZKkBxj
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 5, 2024
“System” receives a silver certification for selling 400,000 units in the UK.
Dave and Wizkid’s 2021 collaboration “System” has officially been certified gold in the United Kingdom after surpassing 400,000 units sold. Featured on Dave’s sophomore album We’re All Alone In This Together, the track has become one of the biggest UK-Nigeria collaborations, amassing over 87 million streams on Spotify. Initially receiving a silver certification in June 2022, this new certification marks another milestone for Wizkid as he prepares to release “Piece of My Heart” with Brent Faiyaz. This achievement reinforces his status as one of the most certified Nigerian artists ever, trailing only Burna Boy in the UK.
Dave & Wizkid “System” is now certified Gold in the UK 🇬🇧 📀 🦅 pic.twitter.com/q6Fifn0Z3v
— ✯ (@realestos) October 4, 2024
