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Taylor Swift Announces New Album The Life of a Showgirl
Pre-orders for vinyl, CD, and cassette copies of Swift's 12th album are now ongoing. Taylor Swift Announces New Album The Life of a Showgirl Scoop Harrison
‘Shrek 5’ Receives Delayed Release Date
SummaryShrek 5 has been delayed to June 30, 2027, from its original December 2026 slotThe move avoids competing with major holiday blockbusters like Avengers: DoomsdayThe core voice cast of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz is confirmed to be returningThe release of Shrek 5 has been pushed back half a year to mid-2027, marking the second time the highly anticipated sequel has been delayed. While this news may be disappointing for fans, the move appears to be a calculated and strategic decision by Universal and DreamWorks to ensure the film's success in a fiercely competitive box office landscape.The original December 2026 release date was set to place the film in a crowded holiday season, forcing it to compete directly with blockbuster heavyweights such as Marvel's Avengers: Doomsd...
Paramount Strikes Exclusive $7.7 Billion USD Media Rights Deal With UFC
SummaryUFC's content moves exclusively to Paramount+ starting in 2026, ending the PPV modelThe exclusive seven-year deal is valued at $7.7 billion, a major win for the UFCThe agreement makes all fights more affordable and accessible to a wider audienceThe recent announcement of an exclusive seven-year, $7.7 billion USD deal between Paramount and the UFC marks a seismic shift in the world of sports broadcasting. Starting in 2026, the era of paying a premium for individual UFC events will come to an end, as the entire fight catalog—including all numbered events and Fight Nights—moves exclusively to Paramount+. Select marquee fights will also be simulcast on CBS, offering unprecedented access to the sport.This deal is a decisive strategic maneuver for both organizations. For the UFC, the move...
Amaarae Ascends on Boundless ‘BLACK STAR’
SummaryAmaarae's third studio album is here, BLACK STARThe 13-song project features PinkPantheress, Naomi Campbell, Zacari, and moreInfused with Ghanaian sonic and aesthetic influence, BLACK STAR, per Amaarae, is dedicated to "the alternative youth of Ghana"Amaarae's star has been one to watch for a while now, initially inviting an influx of eyes with breakout single "Fluid" in 2017. Almost ten years later, the Ghanaian-American's artistry is still guided by her fluidity – in genre, gender, style, and sonic composition – possibly more now than ever before, shining through her third studio album, BLACK STAR. Across the enamouring 13-track album, Amaarae takes the sounds of her Ghanaian upbringing global, amalgamating amapiano and Afrobeats, among other local subgenres – ghettotech, house, t...
Natanael Cano Rages Out at DJ During Set at Baja Beach Fest
The Mexican corridos-tumbados singer attacked the DJ and smashed his laptop on stage. Natanael Cano Rages Out at DJ During Set at Baja Beach Fest Scoop Harrison
Dear Summer Festival Gears Up For D.C. Stop This Weekend
On August 16, Washington, D.C. will be blessed with the vibes of one of the top gathering destinations of the year in Dear Summer Festival.
South Park Shares Unaired End Credits Scene of Kristi Noem’s Pet Salon Rampage
The clip was previously only available on Paramount+, but has now been uploaded to social media. South Park Shares Unaired End Credits Scene of Kristi Noem’s Pet Salon Rampage Scoop Harrison
Will.I.Am Drops A Controversial Opinion, Says Black Thought Would Wash Jay-Z
Will.I.Am recently caused a stir saying that Black Thought is “a trillion” times better than Jay-Z. The LA artist praised Black Thought’s skills, especially his ability to come up with original and powerful rhymes off the top of his head. “Don’t get me wrong,” Will said, “but Jay has already said everything. He’s just repeating […]
Nathan Fielder Meets Nine Inch Nails
The Rehearsal star traveled to Vancouver and met NIN, who he's been listening to since high school. Nathan Fielder Meets Nine Inch Nails Scoop Harrison
Dijon’s New Album Is Dropping This Friday … Hopefully
SummaryDijon intends to drop his next studio album this Friday, August 15Given all samples are cleared, the musician's BABY will land on global streaming services everywhere at the end of this weekHe shared a live album release countdown as well as an audio sample on his official website, confirming the (hopefully) imminent album dropThe moment we've all been waiting for: Dijon's new album is officially set to drop this Friday – well, sort of. View this post on InstagramA post shared by HYPEBEAST (@hypebeast) Everyone's favorite enigmatic behind-the-scenes force in the music zeitgeist, the musician took to his website to share an official countdown to his next album's release. Entitled BABY, the countdown features a live clock counting down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until Frida...
New Lawsuit Against Temu Aims At MF DOOM Unsanctioned Likeness Use
Gas Drawls LLC and the widow of MF DOOM, Jasmine Dumile Thompson, is accusing Temu of using the late rapper's image on its products.
Mother Love Bone’s Shine EP, Debut Album Apple to Receive Vinyl Reissues
The influential group's classic Apple hasn't been in print since 1990. Mother Love Bone’s Shine EP, Debut Album Apple to Receive Vinyl Reissues Jon Hadusek
