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Ye, Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice, and More Respond to Drake Mentioning Them on ‘Her Loss’
Shortly after the release of Drake and 21 Savage‘s Her Loss collaborative album, artists have now taken offense to some of the mentions of them on the project. Specifically, lines from the Canadian artist on a number of songs found on the 16-track album have caught the attention of Ye, Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice, and more. After squashing his beef with Ye, on the trending track “Circo Loco,” Drake rapped “Linking with the opps, b*tch, I did that sh*t for J. Prince/B*tch, I did it for the Mob Ties.” Referencing how the Rap-A-Lot founder urged him to perform together at the Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert to mend their relationship. Ye took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the line, choosing not to respond negatively to the diss. Enough already I done gave this man his flowers multi...
Watch the Gameplay Trailer for ‘Need for Speed Unbound Palace Edition’
Ahead of the official release of Need for Speed Unbound, Electronic Arts and Criterion Games have tapped Palace Skateboards for “Need for Speed Unbound Palace Edition.” The deluxe offering sees the uniquely British imprint put together a series of exclusives for the latest installment in the storied racing video game franchise. Leading the exclusives found in Need for Speed Unbound Palace Edition are cars pulled from Palace’s own collaborative campaigns. The custom cars include the Palace livery marked Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series 2020, Mercedes-AMG G 63 2017, Volkswagen Golf GTI 1976, and BMW M3 Evolution II E30 1988. The stylish street racing experience is furthered by Palace Driving Effects, Decals, “Palifornia” License Plate Tri-Ferg Character Pose, and Banner Artwork. Palace has also ...
The Music World Mourns the Loss of Takeoff
As fans continue to reel after the untimely death of Takeoff, names from throughout the music world have taken to social media to mourn the shocking loss. Takeoff and his uncle, fellow Migos member Quavo, were playing dice at a bowling alley in downtown Houston before a dispute erupted. Takeoff was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, two other people at the dice game were also shot and taken to the hospital, Quavo was unharmed. Drake led the group of artists, executives, and more that shared their respects and reminisced memories of Takeoff, sharing a photo from their co-headlining Aubrey and the Three Migos Tour in 2018. Sharing a caption that read, Got the best memories of all of us seeing the world together and bringing light to every city we touch. That’s what I’ll focus on for now....
Hugh Jackman Reveals How He Decided to Return as Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3’
Weeks after Hugh Jackman announced his upcoming return as Wolverine alongside Ryan Reynolds, the actor revealed how he decided to sign on for Deadpool 3. In a recent interview with Variety, Jackman revealed that he started having thoughts of reviving the Mutant character, following the ending of 2017’s Logan, after watching Deadpool in 2016. “I went to a screening of Deadpool. I was 20 minutes in, and I was like, ‘Ah, damn it!’ All I kept seeing in my head was 48 Hours with Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy,” said Hugh Jackman. “So it’s been brewing for a long time. It just took me longer to get here.” Hugh Jackman also revealed that he was receiving calls “on the daily” from Ryan Reynolds about considering a Deadpool and Wolverine movie. But ultimately it was a road trip to the beach with his f...
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Abduct Kevin Bacon in New ‘Holiday Special’ Trailer
Marvel Studios has dropped off the first official trailer for The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, written and directed by Guardians filmmaker James Gunn. The special, which concludes Phase 4 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff and Sean Gunn. In the visual, Pratt’s Star-Lord is having a difficult time embracing the holiday cheer as he mourns the loss of his love Gamora (Saldaña), following the happenings of Avengers: Endgame. In an attempt to brighten his spirit, the Guardians take off to Earth to retrieve a “really wonderful Christmas gift”: his favorite actor, Kevin Bacon. Drak (Bautista) and Mantis (Klementieff) break into the actor’s Hollywood home, which is arm...
Ye Dropped By CAA Talent Agency, G.O.O.D. Music No Longer Signed By Def Jam
According to reports, the Holywood talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has now dropped Ye due to his recent anti-Semitic statements. A source has noted that CAA has ended its working relationship with the creative following the backlash generated by the anti-Semitic sentiments he has spread on both social media and in recent interviews. Additionally, other reports have also noted that Ye’s G.O.O.D. Music record label is no longer Def Jam Recordings. It is unclear if the split is because of his recent anti-Semitic statements, as Ye’s contract with the label expired following the 2021 release of 2021’s Donda. The news comes after Ye has seemingly emboldened a hate group to display signs furthering the anti-Semitic viewpoint on Interstate 405 in Los Angeles. Last week, the French mult...
Marvel Studios Drops ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ Official Trailer and Poster
Following a leak, Marvel Studios has now dropped the official trailer for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. Originally shown as the recent D23 Expo event, the latest official look serves to build anticipation for the film set to introduce Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The over two-minute trailer for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania teases Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man dealing with his assorted past and newfound place on the Avengers team. The trailer kicks off with a warning from Janet Van Dyne before a device explodes sending Scott, Hope van Dyne/The Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), and Kathy Lang into the Quantum Realm. Aside from sharing a look at the dimension in the Multiverse, Bill Murray also appears as Krylar before we get a better look at Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conque...
Ryan Coogler Shares Original Plot for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Weeks ahead of the official theatrical release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, director Ryan Coogler has now revealed the original plot for the film. The original plot shared with The Hollywood Reporter shares a different direction for the upcoming Marvel Studios film before the unfortunate death of star Chadwick Boseman. Speaking about the previous script for the sequel, Ryan Coogler said, “The script we wrote before Chadwick passed was very much rooted in T’Challa’s perspective.” “It was a massive movie but also simultaneously a character study that delved deeply into his psyche and situation.” Nate Moore, Marvel Studios’ Vice President of Production & Development, added, “The Black Panther has existed in Wakanda for centuries, so the notion of someone else picking up the mantle d...
Latest ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Ad Offers Another Look at Ironheart Armor
Building on the anticipation behind Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Studios has partnered with Target for a new ad spot. The short serves to highlight the important place of young black women in the fields of science and technology. In the one-minute clip, Dominique Thorne, playing Riri Williams/Ironheart, is seen working on her armor suit. Caught up in trying to figure out a feasible resource for her creation, Williams gains inspiration from a young girl who also is exploring the construction of a renewable energy source. At the end of the ad spot, Williams is successful and is seen testing out the right-hand repulsor. Check out the latest Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Target ad spot and look for the Marvel Studios blockbuster to hit theaters November 11. For more entertainment ne...
Kylian Mbappé Tops Forbes Highest-Paid Soccer Player List for 2022
According to the lastest report from Forbes, Kylian Mbappé is currently the highest-paid soccer players in the world, dethroning his teammate Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who have alternated the top spots since 2014. At just 23 years old, Kylian Mbappe is also the youngest player to cross the $100 million USD mark for annual earnings, a feat accomplished by both Ronaldo and Messi in their 30s. $110 Million USD of Mbappe’s salary comes from his on-field contract while approximately $18 million USD comes from his off-field activities which include endorsement deals with Nike, Dior, Oakley, Hublot, and Panini. His other endeavors include serving as an ambassador for NFT platform Sorare, founder of the production company Zebra Valley, and this year also marks the third time he’s been fea...
UNICEF to supply AU states 220 million coronavirus vaccines
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has signed an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica NV to supply up to 220 million doses of the J&J single-dose vaccine to all 55 member-states of the African Union (AU) by the end of 2022. Some 35 million doses are to be delivered by the end of this year, UNICEF stated in a statement issued on Thursday in New York. The agreement, between UNICEF and Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, will help implement the Advance Purchase Commitment (APC) signed between the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) and Janssen last March. That agreement secured an option to order another 180 million doses, bringing the maximum access up to a total of 400 million doses by the end of 2022. The AU established AVAT in November 2020 to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to the African continen...
Nigeria, France, others condemn Mali coup
As world leaders condemn the latest coup in Mali, the military has said that both interim President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane have been stripped of their positions. The junta accused both of “sabotage” in the transition quest of the country. It added that it would “proceed as normally, and the scheduled elections will be held in 2022.” This came a day after the military seized both men alongside defence minister Souleymane Doucouré in an apparent coup in the unstable West African nation. This is Mali’s second coup in nine months. Ndaw and Ouane had been tasked with overseeing an 18-month transition back to civilian rule which was billed to end with an election next year March. But the leader of the latest coup, Assimi Goïta, a colonel, in a televised statement on Tuesday, ac...
