Chris Starkey posted a video to Facebook on Monday of himself and his daughter Brooklyn doing a dance-off to Flo Rida’s “Low”—and it’s unexpectedly awesome. Starkey wrote, “My daughter challenged me to a dance off and said I don’t have it anymore. See that closet in the back she is still crying in it!!!” So much silly shade thrown around in this family, it’s delightful.
When you see their fun banter and Starkey’s middle-aged-man moves, you’ll see why the video has been shared more than 280,000 times in two days. Starkey wrote in a comment that the reaction has brought tears to his eyes and encourages everyone to “Give back to your community” right now. He also says another video will be coming on Monday.
Excellent. We need this kind of levity right now more than ever.
In the Game of Thrones era of George R.R. Martin’s empire, the Targaryens are nearly extinct. During House of the Dragons, however, there were plenty of them. Most of them with white-blonde hair, too, except for Rhaenyra’s first three children. [Cough] That is to say, the Velaryons generally had white-blonde hair, too, and between these two houses, the Hightowers, and loads of supporting and minor characters, the HotD cast is flush with humans.
Granted, we will meet some more dragons as well this season, too, but let’s focus on the two-legged actors. Who will appear in Season 2?
Well, we’ve officially got three queens on the scene. That would be Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy), Queen Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), and Queen Helaena (Phia Saban). The latter is the sister-wife of King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), who I still cannot believe is a thing.
Other returning characters (and cast members) will include Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), Prince Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), Eve Best (Rhaenys Targaryen), Corlys “Sea Snake” Valaryon (Steve Toussaint), Ser Criston Cole the incel (Feabien Frankel), Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham), and self-dubbed King of the Stepstones and the Narrow Sea Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith).
Expect new characters to surface as well. More word should follow, but at the moment, we shall meet Ser Simon Strong, the Castellan of Harrenhal (Simon Russell Beale), Ser Gwayne Hightower (Freddie Fox), Alyn of the Velaryon fleet (Abubakar Salim), and Alyn Hull the healer (Gayle Rankin).
And so, the Dance of the Dragons shall begin.
HBO’s House of the Dragon will return in Summer 2024.
Wheel of Fortune tends to be the chaotic cousin of the more erudite and together Jeopardy! But just as Jeopardy!sometimes loses its marbles, so do nice things occasionally happen on Wheel of Fortune. Case in point: On Tuesday’s show, an old lady and longtime fan of the show got her chance to go on the program and win a lot of money.
Per Decider, 92-year-old Liz Wright and her son KC participated in the game show’s “Home for the Holidays” week, in which pairs duke it out for the big prizes. KC kicked off the show by heaping praise upon his mother.
“She spent the first 88 years of her life in Oklahoma with my dad. They, for 62 years, traveled the world, a hundred countries and seven continents. He passed, she moved down five years ago to be with me,” KC said. “And I say, you know, the first 18 years of my life you taught me how to use a spoon, do all the things, watch Wheel of Fortune. And then the last five years I’ve been able to try to give something back to her.”
The pair then proceeded to kick butt, so much so that soon-to-depart host Pat Sajak joined them at the podium to tell them they were having a “terrific night.”
The Wrights even excelled during the Bonus Round, when Liz pocketed an extra $40,000 after nailing a somewhat tricky puzzle whose solution was “Drizzled Honey.” On top of their cash earnings, they all scored a trip to Antigua.
At episode’s end, Liz said she’s such a Wheel of Fortune fanatic that she’d been watching since “day one.” That presumably means she’s been a viewer since the show began in January of 1975, although the current version didn’t start until September of 1983, when Sajak and co-host Vanna White took the reins.
You can watch Liz and KC crush it in the video below. Nice work, you two.
There was an emotional exchange on TikTok between two people who lost their fathers to cancer. One was actor Mandy Patinkin, the other was TikTok user Amanda Webb.
Patinkin currently stars on “The Good Fight” but one of his most famous roles is Inigo Montoya in the 1987 classic “The Princess Bride.” In the film, Montoya is a swordsman who is obsessed with confronting a six-fingered man who killed his father.
Webb recently lost her father Dan to mantle cell lymphoma. She had heard a rumor that Patinkin used his father’s death from cancer as motivation in a pivotal scene where he confronts the six-fingered Count Rugen (Christopher Guest) in a duel.
Rugen tells Montoya he will give him anything he wants after being bested by Montoya who passionately replies, “I want my father back, you son of a bitch.”
Webb’s father was a big fan of Montoya’s performance in the film so she reached out to TikTok to learn if the rumor was true.
“I saw on the internet the rumor that when Mandy Patinkin said that line, he was thinking of his own father who had passed away from cancer,” Webb said while crying. “And it was a very raw emotion. Ever since then, it’s kind of really stuck with me.”
“First of all, your dad is taking care of you,” he said. “Secondly, it is true, 100% true. I went outside in this castle and walked around and I kept talking to my dad.”
“The minute I read the script, I knew, I said to [his wife], I said, ‘I’m going to do this part because in my mind, if I get the six-fingered guy, that means I killed the cancer that killed my dad and I’ll get to visit my dad,” he said.
“That moment was coming, and I went and I played that scene with Chris [Guest], and then I went back out there and talked to my dad,” Patinkin said.
He then told Webb that she has the power to talk to her father, too.
“And so, you can talk to your dad anytime you want, anywhere you want,” he said. “If you could somehow let me know your dad’s name because I say prayers for anyone I’ve ever known. Now I feel like I know you, and therefore I know your dad, and I will list his name in my prayers every day, and they make me feel like they’re with me, wherever I go, and I’d like your dad to hang out with me.”
Yellowstone has been a major milestone in the Paramount Network’s rise, and that includes the various Taylor Sheridan shows, including Yellowstone spinoff that have surfaced on Paramount+. As of now, two more spinoffs have released seasons, including 1883 and 1923, the latter of which has been re-upped for a second round.
Additionally, 1944 and 2024 will also eventually surface, but another, more intriguing-sounding series, 6666, will also join the fray. Would it be possible that some of these series arrive before the final Yellowstone episodes? Never say never, and Kevin Costner’s departure has certainly affected things. Here’s what information has been spooling out about 6666, which will certainly stream on Paramount+ when it arrives, and possibly elsewhere, like 1923 has even hit Comedy Central (as a Paramount property).
Plot
Of all of the Yellowstone shows, this spinoff seems most destined to be close to Sheridan’s heart and mind. Perhaps that’s because he can, if he so wishes, call the place home in real life. 6666 takes its name from the grounded-in-reality 6666 Ranch that Sheridan recently came to call his own. The ranch encompasses territory that stretches as large as two Chicagos, and 1883 has already filmed some scenes there. As well, Sheridan might be hosting some of his famed cowboy-style camps on location near Guthrie, Texas. The property is also known as the “Four Sixes” and originally took its name from a herd of cattle purchased when the joint launched.
As a prolific writer, Sheridan likely has designs to largely pen the scripts himself, and so far, only he knows the tone of the series, but in all likelihood, this will be a soap-opera-esque ride in manner of Yellowstone. Fictional cowboys based upon Sheridan’s own ranching experience shall rule that roost, and don’t forget that the camp also inspired Beth Dutton to “to start selling Yellowstone-branded beef.” In other words, 6666 is already a brand, and the storyline possibilities are endless.
Here’s the 6666 synopsis:
Founded when Comanches still ruled West Texas, no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666. Still operating as it did two centuries before, and encompassing an entire county, the 6666 has inspired a new scripted series where the rule of law and the laws of nature merge in a place where the most dangerous thing one does is the next thing. The 6666 is synonymous with the merciless endeavor to raise the finest horses and livestock in the world, and ultimately where world-class cowboys are born and made.
Cast
Sheridan is increasingly known for pulling A-listers into his orbit. His recent non-Yellowstone shows have starred Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldana, Jeremy Renner, and David Oyelowo. For 1923, he recruited Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, and that show will be back for a second season. Will he take the same approach for 6666? Word on the frontier is that Matthew McConaughey will be the main 2024 guy, but there’s no confirmation there, nor do we know who will headline 6666.
However, it does seem likely that a few Yellowstone actors, Ryan Bingham and Jefferson White, will be on the scene as ranch hands, given that there’s been mention of this spinoff on the flagship series.
Release Date
Taylor Sheridan and Paramount have yet to drop a precise 6666 release date, although Hollywood is about to start rolling again, hopefully at full speed, following the conclusion of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Previously, Sheridan did relay word (via TV Guide) that his progress on the series went a pause began this summer as the Hollywood drama unfolded.
Trailer
This series is so mysterious and hush-hush that no trailer exists yet. However, this Season 4 finale clip might go well here. This is when Jefferson White’s Jimmy had his sendoff, presumably to head to the 6666 Ranch.
We all know that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the best days of the year for online shopping (and major travel discounts!), but did you know that Travel Tuesday is also a thing? This three-day lineup following Thanksgiving definitely gives the would-be traveler a lot to be grateful for. You can get headphones for your journey and then actually book the trip itself. That’s way better than mauling people in line for an Xbox or whatever.
If you’re keen on making budget-friendly purchases on travel accommodation and excursions, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve rounded up our favorite Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday deals that will have you booking the first plane ticket out of here! This is your chance to stay at some of America’s most luxurious properties, like The Broadmoor in Colorado, and have once-in-a-lifetime experiences like taking a historic train around the Grand Canyon or sailing on a luxury cruise ship. All at a special discounted rate. Not to mention there’s a slew of international deals from Budapest and Mexico City to Mallorca.
Be sure to check for blackout dates, exclusions, and details before you book! Happy travels!
The famous Broadmoor is offering an exclusive deal: $269 nightly rates & suites available at 25% off for select dates in January 2024 – April 2024. Guests can also receive 15% off all-inclusive Wilderness Experience stays for select dates in the 2024 season (April-October)! Book using this link between November 14 and December 1, 2023.
This iconic beachside hotel on Ocean Avenue is offering 35% off stays from November through the end of 2024 when booked from November 11 to December 3, 2023. Use the code “CYBER” at checkout during Viceroy Santa Monica’s Cyber Sale. Additionally, the offer includes a late checkout at 2 p.m!
The family-owned Alisal Ranch offers guest cottages with access to golf courses, tennis courts, a lake for recreation, horseback riding, and a spa, among other amenities. On Cyber Monday and Travel Tuesday, receive 50% off the room rate on select dates between November 27, 2023 – March 21, 2024, with breakfast, dinner, drinks, and select activities included with the accommodations. Pre-sale for subscribers starts on November 25! The deal can be found here.
The legendary Godfrey Hotel Hollywood is offering up to 30% off for bookings through the rest of the year and 2024! This deal begins on Black Friday and is available throughout the entire month of November. See here for blackout dates and booking details.
This year, Hard Rock Hotels is offering their longest booking window and longest stay window ever! (From November 14th – December 5th, 2023 for stays between December 18th, 2023, and August 31, 2024.) The deal includes up to 50% off all-inclusive properties and 20%- 30%+ off all hotel room rates including the bustling Hard Rock Hotel New York, to name one of many! A full list of their global destinations can be found here.
Soak up the city lights and exceptional culinary, spa, and arts scene in Culver City’s chic-boutique hotel: The Shay. When you book two nights at The Shay, you are gifted a third night free! You can book from now until January 31, 2024 for stays between now and January 31, 2024. Take advantage of the deal here!
‘Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach is a modern oasis in the heart of beautiful Waikiki. Book a sunny getaway for 30% off bookings for Black Friday made between November 16 – December 2, 2023, valid for stays between November 16, 2023 – December 23, 2024. You can also book on Cyber Monday, November 27 – December 2, 2023, valid for stays between November 27, 2023 – December 23, 2024. Use code “BLACK” or code “CYBER” at checkout!
Experience a slice of majestic New Mexico at an array of properties spanning across the vast ‘Land of Enchantment’. From November 19 to November 30, 2023, guests can enjoy 30% off when they book their stay for dates on or between November 19, 2023 and February 29, 2024!
A gem in the midwest for foodies, Hotel Versailles offers an upscale, sustainable-focused dining experience at their on-site restaurant. For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, choose from the following deals: guestroom reservations booked for January – June will be at a discounted rate of $149 per night; Guestroom rates will also be available for $199 per night, and will receive $50 F+B Credit + $50 Gift Card for a future visit. To redeem the offers, reservations and gift cards need to be purchased online or at the property.
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Four Sisters Inns (Hotel properties in Northern and Southern California)
With 17 curated boutique inns and small hotels located in some of California’s most spectacular destinations, Four Sisters Inns is offering a special Black Friday through Cyber Monday discount of 40% off a getaway at their luxurious properties in Northern and Southern California. The Black Friday Secret Sale is valid for stays Sunday – Thursday, November 26, 2023 to March 7, 2024. Use the code SECRETSALE!
Located just steps from the ocean, this rad surf-inspired hotel is giving guests 30% off rates when booked from November 16 – December 3, 2023, for stays between November 16, 2023 and December 21, 2024. Use code “BLACK” or code “CYBER” at checkout for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Book a select stay between November 27, 2023, and August 31, 2024, for one night at a special rate of $100 during Topnotch Resort’s One Night, One Room, One Hundred Dollars promotion. Rooms are on a first-come, first-served basis! The deal is for two people and two nights minimum, it begins Monday, November 27 and ends when the 100 nights of reservations are booked! Book your stay here.
Use this booking link between November 24 – November 28, 2023 to receive the following offers: 25% Off Standard Rate at The Cloister or The Lodge for stays January-March 2024; 15% Off Standard Rate at The Cloister or The Lodge for stays April-August 2024; 25% Off Standard Rate at The Cloister or The Lodge for stays September-December 21, 2024; 10% Off Standard Rate at Cottages for stays January-December 21, 2024; $250 resort credit per stay for The Cloister and The Lodge; $100 resort credit per Cottage stay.
Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, guests can expect an exceptional experience and views overlooking Waikiki’s stunning shorelines. Book between November 16 and December 1, 2023 for 30% off your stay between November 16, 2023 and December 19, 2024. Use code “BLACK” or code “CYBER” at checkout for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Get your adventure or relaxation on when you book up to two nights at the cozy High Peaks Resort starting Cyber Monday for $100 per night! The promotion is for two people for select dates between November 27, 2023 and August 31, 2024. Room availability is first come first serve, so book here!
The following exclusive offers are available to book from November 23 – 30, 2023 at the beautiful Grand Geneva Resort & Spa! Book with this link.
Complimentary Geneva Club Access (up to a $150 value) and $50 resort credit with any Sunday-Friday stay, available on travel through May 24, 2024.
Villa at 50% for a two-night stay. Available on travel – May 24, 2024.
Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, Grand Geneva’s sister property is offering a “buy one night, get second night at a 50% discount!” This offer is available on Travel Tuesday – May 24, 2024.
Save 30% on the best available rates when you book between November 16 and November 29, 2023, for stays between November 16, 2023 and December 20, 2024. See the details about this fun Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal (and book) here!
Rancho de los Caballeros is a newly renovated guest ranch, resort, and spa offering special Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. You can enjoy 25% off your reservation made for a January – February 2024 stay with Rancho de los Caballeros’ Rise and Dine package. To redeem this offer, reservations must be made online on November 24, 25, 26, or 27.
From November 24 – November 28, 2023, Noble House Hotels & Resorts has unique specials running across nearly all of its 25 boutique properties. A couple of standout deals include:
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa (Florida) – America’s only private island resort situated off the Florida Keys’ coastline is offering a fourth night free in their romantic thatched-roof bungalows plus daily breakfast for two.
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa (Jackson Hole, Wyoming) – The family-friendly ski resort providing relaxed, rustic luxury in the heart of Jackson Hole, Wyoming is offering 20% off the best available nightly rate.
Take the opportunity to stay at the only AAA Three-Diamond hotel near the Grand Canyon! Book here for an epic stay at beautiful The Grand Hotel, featuring indoor pool, hot tub, and gym. Save 30% on select dates between December 2, 2023, and March 7, 2024 when you book between November 21 – December 1, 2023.
Get 30% off Adventure Packages at the majestic Salmon Falls Resort at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s iconic Inside Passage. Packages include lodging, meals, airport transfers and daily activities! The Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotion must be booked between November 16 and December 2023 for stays from May 1 – September 30, 2024.
Zafiro Palace Andratx is a stunning new family-owned five-star retreat surrounded by Mallorca’s Sierra de Tramuntana mountains with direct views of the sea! You can save up to 40% for stays during May 22 – November 5, 2024. The trip must be booked between November 20 – 28 for a minimum of 3 nights, and the deal is automatically applied.
Set on the UNESCO-protected Loreto Bay National Marine Park, Villa del Palmar is offering up to 40% off for Black Friday/ Cyber Monday. For Black Friday, November 17 – 23, book the pre-sale deal for up to 40% off and receive a $25 spa certificate. From November 24 – 27, guests who book the deal will receive up to 40% off as well as 10% off an LED Paddle Board Tour. Travel dates are valid between November 25, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Use promo code BLACKFRIDAY!
Stay in the trendy Condesa neighborhood in Mexico City and enjoy a rooftop pool, artsy dining venues, spa, and more at Andaz Mexico City Condesa! Receive 5% off when you book between November 16 – 29, 2023 from stays from November 16, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
This luxury beachfront resort, featuring casino, spa, high-end shops, and more than 20 restaurants, bars, and lounges, is offering a cyber sale beginning on November 23 and running until December 3. Save 35% off + $50 food & beverage credit + a $50 daybed reservation credit by using the offer code “CYBER” for travel dates between December 9, 2023 and December 16, 2024.
Save up to 30% at this beautiful and sunny Cabo San Lucas resort with ocean and city views when you book between November 24 – November 28, 2023. Plus receive a $50 daily resort credit for use at the Aleta and Beach Club, a 10% off food and beverage coupon, and 20% off spa treatments!
PART III — Experiences, National Parks, and Excursion Deals
Receive 30% off of your hotel stay at the Inn at Death Valley and the Ranch at Death Valley – which received a $200 million dollar makeover! Enjoy new, cozy cottages, spring water pools, and the lowest-elevation golf course, all surrounded by the largest National Park in the Lower 48! Valid for select overnight stays between December 2023 and February 2024. Book here from November 21 – December 1, 2023.
Go back in time on an antique (and fully restored) train car around the epic South Rim of the Grand Canyon! You can save 30% on roundtrip train tickets when you book a two-night “Thankful for Travel’ package at the Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel during select travel dates between January 1 and March 7, 2024. Book here between November 21 and December 1, 2023.
Grand Canyon South Rim (Arizona)
Snag an in-park lodge in the Historic Grand Canyon Village during “secret season” with fewer crowds. Save 30% for stays between December 2, 2023 and March 7, 2024 at Maswik Lodge, Kachina Lodge and Bright Angel Lodge, and 20% at the historic El Tovar Hotel. Book here from November 21 – December 1, 2023.
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Zion National Park (Utah)
The only in-park lodging at Zion National Park, Zion National Park Lodge, is offering a 30% discount on overnight stays on select dates between December 2023 and February 2024. Book here from November 21 – December 1, 2023 to begin your nature retreat.
Glacier National Park (Montana)
Right at the entrance to Glacier National Park is the cozy, modern Cedar Creek Lodge. Save 30% on rooms for select dates between December 2023 and April 2024. Book here from November 21 – December 1, 2023 to enjoy the holiday discount.
Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming)
While in Yellowstone National Park, get 30% savings on select room types at: Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel from December 15 – December 21, 2023, January 2 – March 3 and April 26 – May 9, 2024; Old Faithful Snow Lodge from December 16 – December 22, 2023, January 2 – March 2, and April 26 – May 9, 2024; and Lake Yellowstone Hotel May 10 – 22, 2024. Book here from November 21 – December 1, 2023!
The LineUp at Wai Kai serves as a dynamic social and activity hub featuring the Wai Kai Wave along with stand-up paddling, kayaking, and other water activities on the adjacent 52-acre Wai Kai Lagoon. From November 24 – December 31, 2023, you can purchase a $100 gift card and receive a complimentary coupon for the following: $50 to surf the 30-ft or 65-ft Wai Kai wave or $75 for the 100-ft wave! Gift cards must be purchased onsite.
Sit back and relax for a fine dining experience that takes place in antique rail cars! Travelers can purchase 3 tickets for the Gourmet Express or Vista Dome experiences and get a fourth free, plus a complimentary bottle of their private-label wine for the journey!
Join us in paradise on our Hawaii Three Island Holiday tour on either February 24 or March 2, 2024 to save $300 per person on your tropical escape. Book here!
Book a Windstar cruise with this link and receive free pre or post-cruise hotel nights, or up to $1,000 Onboard Credit. Book a Premium Suite and choose a free upgrade to an All-Inclusive Fare. Deposits have also been reduced to just 5%! Book here from November 21 – December. 1, 2023.
Book between November 1 – December 4, 2023 for sailings departing on or after December 1, 2023 for 30% off of each guest! Plus, kids 12 years old and younger sail free!
From November 16 through the end of the month, Virgin Voyages – an adults-only cruise line – is giving you 30% off cruises departing from November 16, 2023 – December 31, 2024.
Things are not looking great for Jonathan Major‘s future in the MCU. Despite a Variety report claiming “Marvel is truly f**ked with the whole Kang angle” heading into the Loki Season 2 finale, the episode did not position Majors’ as the next major villain. In fact, it left an opening to forget about Kang the Conqueror, and now it appears Marvel may be doing just that.
Craig will continue to be a key player at Marvel. He’s currently a director and executive producer on the upcoming Disney+ series, Wonder Man, and he’s developing a sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which Craig also directed.
As for Majors, the actor is still awaiting trial after being arrested on domestic violence charges earlier this year. He was dropped by his management shortly after the arrest, and Disney pulled his upcoming film Magazine Dreams from its release schedule.
However, Majors continued to have a prominent and awkward presence in Loki Season 2, which was noted in early reviews. Executive producer Kevin Wright said the series finished production in Summer 2022, well before Majors’ arrest, and it was too late to edit the series. Also, Majors had yet to stand trial, and Wright said it would have “felt hasty” to remove him from the show “without knowing how all of this plays out.”
Timothée Chalamet hosted Saturday Night Live last week. This week, it’s Jason Momoa, another cruel reminder that Dune: Part Two has been pushed back to next year. But the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star is still excited to return to Studio 8H for the first time since 2018, so much so that he forgot to wear pants in the promo for the episode.
When cast member Ego Nwodim realizes that he’s Donald Ducking (or Porky Pigging, depending on your preference of anthropomorphic cartoon animals) it, she tells him, “Yeah, hey, we love you, but you just can’t be wearing your underwear. This is a workplace.” But Momoa is determined, as he continues to dance around the set and picks up featured player Marcello Hernandez.
SNL will be Momoa’s first time promoting the Aquaman sequel since the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, but director James Wan previously teased the film in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “What I like between this one and the first one is, you really do see the growth of Arthur,” he said. “He starts off as this kind of wanderer, and in the second one he finally has more of a direction of what he wants to do with his life.”
Momoa will be joined on SNL by musical guest Tate McRae on November 18th.
Afrobeats is one of the fastest-growing genres in the country. There are big names who have seen global success, but there are even more talented up-and-coming artists looking to achieve the same type of success. Finding those artists can be tough, but we’ve got you covered. Every week, we’ll share an update on the best new afrobeats songs you need to hear and hopefully, you can find someone new to add to your rotation.
Since the last update of this weekly afrobeats column, we’ve received plenty of music and news from the genre’s artists.
Here are some more releases on the new music front that you should check out:
Omah Lay — “Holy Ghost”
Following collaborations with Victony, Ozuna, Ninho, and others, Omah Lay is back with his own music. He returns with “Holy Ghost,” a lively and dance-friendly track that compares the feeling of love to that of a spirit flowing through the body.
Fireboy DML — “Oh My”
There should be no surprise if Fireboy DML delivers an afrobeats project in 2024. The Nigerian singer delivers his third single with “Oh My,” following “Yawa” and “Someone,” for an effort that sets sail on a journey of love and passion as he sings about a woman who leaves him speechless.
Black Sherif — “Oh No”
At just 21 years old, Black Sherif is one of the brightest spots in Ghana’s music scene. He’s back with his new single “Oh No,” a highlife, soul, and drill-infused record that captures Sherif’s continued determination to succeed and the dedication to his craft.
Shallipopi — Presido La Pluto
Rising Nigerian singer Shallipopi looks to establish a new moment in the spotlight with his debut album Presido La Pluto. With 13 songs to its name, Shallipopi gets help from Odumodublvck, Focalistic, and Tekno to include highlights to stand beside moments like “Evil Receive” and “Cast.”
Bloody Civilian — Anger Management: At Least We Tried
Bloody Civilian is a chameleon when it comes to genres under the afrobeats umbrella. That’s clear through her Anger Management: At Least We Tried project, an updated her Anger Management EP. The project’s original six songs are updated to have features from Fave, Tay Iwar, Lifesize Teddy, Miraa May, Joeboy, Enny, Majieed, Jeleel!, Blaqbonez, Candy Bleakz, Lady Donli, Ajebo Hustlers, and Odumodublvck.
Musa Keys — Becoming Him
After showing out on Davido’s standout Timeless track “Unavailable,” Musa Keys steps to the mic, on his own this time, with his Becoming Him project, his first under the Tayo Projects imprint. It features five songs and contributions from Mlindo The Vocalist, Chley, Cheez Beezy, Young Stunna, Optimist Music ZA, Xduppy, and Toby Franco.
Rexxie — Big Time (Deluxe)
Star afrobeats producer Rexxie returns with the deluxe reissue of his Big Time project. Extending the project to 17 songs from its original 12 songs, Rexxie calls on Oxlade, M24, Blxckie, Shoday, Eltee Skhillz, Liya, Soundz, CDQ, the late Mohbad, and Hotkid to the updated album.
Tamera — L.I.T. (Lost In Translation)
After sharing her Afrodite EP back in 2021, London singer Tamera is back with another EP. L.I.T. (Lost In Translation) delivers another batch of five songs including “40 Days” with CKay.
WurlD — Don’t Get Used To This
A year and some change after his album My World With U, WurlD is letting his fans wait any longer for new music. He returns with Don’t Get Used To This complete with eight songs and a lone feature from Sarz.
Spyro — Next Rated
This past summer, Spyro had a hit on his hands thanks to a remix of “Who Is Your Guy” with Tiwa Savage. Just before the calendar turns to 2024, he checks back in with his Next Rated EP. It features six songs and features from Deep Expressions and Melly Sings.
CDQ — Mood And Ecstasy
Two years after Vibes And Lifestyle, CDQ shifts his focus to Mood And Ecstasy on his latest project. It bears 14 songs to its name along with features from Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, Timbaland, Camidoh, Masterkraft, Dammy Thunda, Mayorkun, Dandy, Bad Boy Timz, D’Banj, Timaya, 9umba, Mdoovar, and Toss.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Jay-Z is one of the most loved and respected rappers in hip-hop history. That’s not a level you can really achieve without being extremely comfortable and proficient with language; A few years ago, he became the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, a testament to his linguistic abilities. The way Jay tells it, it turns out he has had advanced language skills ever since childhood.
Last month, portions of Jay’s recent interview with Gayle King aired on CBS Mornings, but yesterday (November 14), an extended cut of the conversation was shown on CBS in the special Jay-Z And Gayle King: Brooklyn’s Own. During the chat, King asked if there were any particular teachers that influenced Jay as a boy, and he responded, “So Ms. Loudon was my sixth grade teacher. In the sixth grade, I was reading on a 12th grade level. […] And that excited me because everyone was excited. And Ms. Loudon, she was excited. I remember the feeling of it felt like me riding my bike at four, the way people reacted to that.”
How was JAY-Z impacted by his teachers growing up?
The full Jay-Z And Gayle King: Brooklyn’s Own special, by the way, is currently streaming on Paramount+, so check that out here.
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Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
