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Jenna Ortega shuts down MCU rumours, focuses on new projects.

Wednesday star, Jenna Ortega has dismissed speculation about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stating she has already had her turn and moved on. While promoting her new A24 comedy-horror, Death of a Unicorn, in which she stars alongside Paul Rudd, Ortega was asked about the possibility of stepping into a superhero role. She quickly shut down the idea, revealing she briefly appeared in Iron Man 3 (2013) as the U.S. Vice President’s daughter—though her lines were cut. “I did it once,” Ortega said. “They even took my name away.” Despite rumours linking her to the role of X-Men’s Kitty Pryde, she made it clear she has no interest in revisiting the MCU. Ortega remains busy with upcoming projects, including Death of a Unicorn and the musical psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, co-starring The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye). With her growing film career, she seems content leaving the superhero world behind.

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Mystery man, Frank Ocean teases new music, sending fans into a frenzy.

In a characteristically unexpected move, Frank Ocean has ignited excitement after a snippet of his new track surfaced in UFC fighter Payton Talbott’s YouTube vlog. At the 11:37 mark, fans caught a glimpse of Ocean’s signature vocals, prompting speculation about a long-awaited return. The elusive singer-songwriter later shared a 35-second teaser on social media, featuring an acoustic-driven melody with spoken word elements reminiscent of Endless and Blonde. Adding to the intrigue, some believe Playboi Carti played a role in Ocean’s comeback. In 2023, after releasing his album MUSIC, Carti challenged Ocean via DM, daring him to share a snippet. The message went viral, and fans now suspect it pushed Ocean to finally release new material. The two previously collaborated on RAF in 2017, fuelling hopes for more music. While no album has been confirmed, Ocean’s latest teaser hints that something significant could be on the horizon.

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Disney+ Renews Percy Jackson and the Olympians for Season 3.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has officially renewed for a third season by Disney+, nearly a year ahead of Season 2’s premiere in December 2025. The upcoming season will adapt The Titan’s Curse, the third book in Rick Riordan’s beloved series. Given the young ages of the lead actors—Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri—Disney is likely fast-tracking production to keep them close to their characters’ ages. The Season 3 will introduce key characters, including Nico and Bianca di Angelo, children of Hades. Percy Jackson has been a massive success, ranking among the top five most-watched original series across streaming platforms upon its debut in December 2023. The first episode garnered 13.3 million views in its first six days. Riordan, alongside executive producers Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz, continues to bring the Percy Jackson universe to life, ensuring fans can look forward to more thrilling adventures on Disney+.

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Davido’s unreleased album, 5ive hits #1 on Apple Music Nigeria.

Nigerian music sensation Davido has once again demonstrated his industry dominance as his upcoming album, 5ive, soared to the top of Nigeria’s Apple Music Top Albums chart—despite not yet being released. Set to drop on April 18, 2025, 5ive marks Davido’s fifth studio album, following the success of Timeless in 2023. This comes after the release of his latest single, ‘Be There Still”. The new song, his third pre-released single off his upcoming album, has gone on to top the Apple Music NG chart since its release. Blending Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Dancehall, the album features collaborations with top artists like YG Marley, Odumodublvck, and Chike. With 5ive topping the charts ahead of its release, it joins Mayorkun’s Back in Office as one of the few Nigerian albums to achieve this feat before launch, cementing Davido’s status as a powerhouse in Afrobeats.

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Rapper, Playboi Carti finally releases long-awaited album, MUSIC.

After four and a half years of anticipation, Playboi Carti has finally released MUSIC, the highly awaited follow-up to Whole Lotta Red. Initially rumoured to be titled I Am Music, the 30-track album features collaborations with major artists like Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Skepta, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla Sign, and Young Thug. Although MUSIC was initially scheduled for release at midnight PT, fans had to wait until 4:45 a.m. for the official drop. The album has been a long time in the making, with Carti teasing it through various aesthetics and Instagram snippets over the years, leading to massive hype. While Lamar is credited on “Good Credit,” he also appears on “Mojo Jojo” and “Backd00r.” Scott features on three tracks, while The Weeknd, Skepta, and others make appearances across different songs, adding to the album’s star-studded lineup.

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