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Updates on Tom Holland, Alessia Cara, Love, Damini, Dune 3 and Travis Scott.

Recent bits within the entertainment scenes

Tom Holland to reportedly be cast in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie.

Acclaimed Spider-Man, Tom Holland is reportedly set to star in Christopher Nolan’s next film, alongside Matt Damon. According to Deadline, Holland is in talks for the project, which is scheduled for release in July 2026, though plot details remain under wraps. This will be Holland’s first collaboration with Nolan, known for his work with Universal following his departure from Warner Bros. Nolan had previously cast Damon in Interstellar and Oppenheimer, the latter of which won multiple Oscars. Holland, famous for his portrayal of Spider-Man, whose films have grossed $3.9 billion worldwide, recently wrapped a stage run of Romeo and Juliet in London. He is also set to film the fourth Spider-Man movie next year, with Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton reportedly helming the project. This new Nolan venture marks an exciting step for Holland as he continues to diversify his acting career.

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Alessia Cara set to release a new album, Love & Hyperbole on Valentine’s Day.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alessia Cara is making her return to the music scene with her new album Love & Hyperbole, set for release on February 14, 2025, via Def Jam Recordings. This marks the 28-year-old Canadian alt-pop artist’s first album in four years. Best known for her breakout hit “Here,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2014, Cara has been building anticipation for her latest project. On October 21, she dropped the album’s second single, “(Isn’t It) Obvious,” a collaboration with John Mayer, complete with a music video. The track, featured in a recent episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, follows her earlier release “Dead Man,” which explores emotional distance. Cara described her new single as a reminder of love, despite physical separation, and fans can expect more introspective, soulful lyrics in the upcoming album.

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Love, Damini now eligible for gold certification in the United States.

Burna Boy’s sixth studio album, Love, Damini, has officially sold 500,000 units in the United States, making it eligible for an RIAA Gold plaque. The album, which solidified Burna Boy’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports, features hit tracks like “Last Last,” which spent several weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 44. Collaborations with artists such as Ed Sheeran on “For My Hand,” as well as guest appearances from J Hus, J Balvin, and Khalid, further boosted its international success. With this achievement, Love, Damini joins the ranks of Nigerian albums like Wizkid’s Made In Lagos, Rema’s Rave & Roses (Ultra), and Tems’ For Broken Ears, all of which have received RIAA Gold certification, marking another milestone for Nigerian music on the global stage.

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Dune 3 set to commence filming in early 2026 instead of next year.

Denis Villeneuve has announced that work on Dune 3 is underway, providing hints about the filming timeline for the sequel. Having directed and co-written Dune and Dune: Part Two, both of which received critical acclaim, Villeneuve confirmed that the upcoming film will adapt Frank Herbert’s Dune: Messiah and will be his final project in the franchise. In an interview with Deadline, he stated, “I’m in the writing zone right now” and expressed eagerness to start filming soon, aiming to complete the Paul Atreides arc. He indicated a potential production start in 2026 but cautioned that the lengthy filmmaking process makes it difficult to confirm exact dates. Due to scheduling conflicts with Zendaya and cinematographer Greig Fraser, the film may begin production in 2026, with a possible release in early 2027.

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Travis Scott sets the all-time record for rap tour ticket sales.

As Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour approaches its conclusion, the Utopia-centered event is celebrating significant achievements. According to a source verified by Complex, the tour has sold over 1.5 million tickets, setting a record for the rap tour market. It is recognized as the biggest rap tour for both this year and last in terms of ticket sales. Recently, Scott broke the single-show attendance record at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, drawing 41,811 fans, with a total of 78,897 attendees across two nights. While the tour has made history with its ticket sales, total profits won’t be clear until it concludes. So far, the tour has generated approximately $155 million in revenue, highlighting its immense success in the music industry.

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