Lizzo announces a new musical era with an upcoming February 28 release.
American singer, Lizzo has officially closed the chapter on her Special era and is ushering in a new phase of music, set to begin on February 28. The singer teased the upcoming release with an emotional video, featuring her crying before breaking into laughter as the date flashed on the screen. While she hasn’t confirmed whether it’s a single or a full album, she assured fans, “It’s one and the same, babes.” Having spent the past two years crafting new music, Lizzo promises her latest work will leave a lasting impact, declaring, “I truly am coming to gag throats.” Despite stepping back from the public eye to focus on her shapewear brand, Yitty, and legal battles—including lawsuits from former employees—she has remained hard at work. Lizzo’s last album, Special (2022), spawned hits like “About Damn Time” and “2 Be Loved,” with her tour concluding in July 2023.
Lizzo teases something coming February 28th. pic.twitter.com/qDjS305Z5m
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 15, 2025
Tems’ collaboration, “Wait For U” surpasses 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Nigerian singer, Tems has made history as the first female African artist to have a song surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify. The track, “Wait For U” released in 2022, sampled “Higher” from her 2020 debut EP For Broken Ears. The record, which credited her as a featured artist, debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making Tems the first African female artist and third African act overall to reach this milestone. “Wait for U” earned two Grammy nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, winning Best Melodic Rap Performance. In September 2024, she became the first Nigerian female artist to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams and has continued breaking records. Her debut album, Born in the Wild, is among the most-streamed African albums of the past year. The album also secured multiple Grammy nominations, with her hit, Love Me Jeje winning Best African Music Performance, making her Nigeria’s most awarded Grammy artist with two wins.
Future, Drake and Tems’ “Wait For U” has surpassed 1 BILLION streams on Spotify.
Tems is now the first female African act and third African act overall to reach this milestone.
It marks Tems’ first song to reach the milestone. pic.twitter.com/cO3AiayqFe
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) February 15, 2025
Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn reunite for a new Apple TV+ Sci-Fi series.
Breaking Bad creator, Vince Gilligan is teaming up again with Better Call Saul star Rhea Seehorn for his upcoming Apple TV+ sci-fi series. While details remain under wraps, Seehorn teased the project, describing it as “sci-fi but in a more psychological way.” She praised Gilligan’s “twisted sense of humor” and their growing creative shorthand, calling the experience “so much fun.” Gilligan, equally excited, revealed he specifically created the show for Seehorn. “She’s playing a very different character—someone trying hard to be good, a damaged hero, but a hero nonetheless,” he said. The series will feature Gilligan’s signature rich characters and tonal shifts, blending humor and darkness in thought-provoking ways. Announced in 2022, the series received a two-season order from Apple TV+. Set in a slightly altered version of our world, it will explore human nature in an unexpected way, drawing comparisons to classic films like E.T.
‘BREAKING BAD’ creator Vince Gilligan’s next show will be psychological sci-fi that explores the “human condition in a surprising way”
• Compared to classics like ‘E.T’
• Rhea Seehorn will star as the lead
• Already wrapped filming & coming to Apple TV+
(Source: Deadline) pic.twitter.com/aJB17nbIWn
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 16, 2025
Anora wins best original screenplay at the 2025 Writers Guild Awards.
The 2025 Writers Guild Awards provided a major boost to Anora’s Oscar campaign, as the film won Best Original Screenplay on Saturday night. This victory strengthens its position as a frontrunner for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. The acclaimed drama triumphed over A Real Pain, Challengers, Civil War, and My Old Ass in a highly competitive category. Adding to its impressive awards season, Anora previously won top honors at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) and Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards. Notably, only Brokeback Mountain has swept all three without winning Best Picture, further fueling Anora’s Oscar momentum. Meanwhile, Nickel Boys won Best Adapted Screenplay, defeating A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, Hit Man, and Wicked. In television, Shōgun won Best Drama Series, while Hacks reclaimed Best Comedy Series. Though WGA wins don’t always guarantee Oscar success, history suggests Anora remains a strong contender.
‘ANORA’ wins Best Original Screenplay at the #WGAAwards pic.twitter.com/0hUkPumZlT
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) February 16, 2025
Burna Boy sparks album speculation with mysterious album cover changes.
Afro-fusion star, Burna Boy’s upcoming album has been widely anticipated, and recent subtle changes suggest its release may be imminent. Fans recently noticed that all images of the artist’s signature figure have been removed from his album covers on Apple Music. This includes the baby picture on L.I.F.E, the animated version on Outside, and other familiar images, leaving only the backgrounds intact. This unexpected alteration has ignited widespread discussion on social media. While some speculate it could be a technical glitch, many believe it is a deliberate part of the rollout for his rumored album, No Sign of Weakness. If true, this move could mark a significant artistic transformation for Burna Boy, signaling a new musical era. Whether coincidence or calculated strategy, the change has certainly heightened anticipation for what’s to come.
Burna Boy has disappeared from all his album covers… 🤔
New music coming? 👀 pic.twitter.com/FpIJpjga8N
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) February 15, 2025
