Today (October 14), Diddy was allegedly named in half a dozen new filings. According to USA Today, six of a whooping alleged 120 victims (uncovered by AVA Law Group attorneys Tony Buzbee and Andrew Van Arsdale) have formally filed lawsuit against the disgraced mogul.
In the cases, two Jane Does and four John Does, accuse Diddy of rape, sexual abuse, and sexual assault. Of the six alleged victims, one accuser said they were 16 years old at the time of the supposed assault. The incidents outlined in the lawsuit allegedly took between between 1995 through 2021. Deep within the documents, the outlet claims several of Diddy’s businesses as listed as defendants similar to Cassie’s bombshell filing back in November 2023.
Buzbee says the public should expect more civil filings as the law form is ready to submit more on behalf of their unidentified clients. However, a formal number was not shared. Diddy is currently in jail as he was denied bond three times by a judge. Find more information about Diddy’s upcoming here.
Diddy maintains his innocence in connection with the criminal offensive he was charged with.
But in 2025, don’t expect The Cure to slow down. Yesterday (October 13), The Cure’s frontman Robert Smith teased the group’s major plans for 2025. In a sit down for supporters (viewable here), Smith revealed The Cure will not only tour again in 2025, but they are working on something special for their group’s 50th anniversary in 2028.
“We’ll probably be playing quite regularly through until the next anniversary,” he said. “The 2028 anniversary! It’s looming on the horizon. The 2018 one, I started to think about in late 2016, thinking, ‘I’ve got a year and a half, it’s easy!’ And yet I still didn’t manage to get there in time. Now, I’m starting to think, ‘2028, I must get things in order’; so [that’s] the documentary film and things like that.”
If you are concerned about Smith’s age, don’t worry he’s already taken that into consideration. “I’m 70 in 2029, and that’s the 50th anniversary of the first Cure album,” he said. “That’s it, that really is it. If I make it that far, that’s it. In the intervening time, I’d like us to include playing concerts as part of the overall plan of what we’re going to do. I’ve loved it; the last 10 years of playing shows have been the best 10 years of being in the band. It pisses all over the other 30 years! It’s been great.”
A formal tour schedule for The Cure hasn’t been release yet. But, just with all things The Cure a surprise announcement is imminent.
Beatlemania is back at least in film form. Fans of The Beatles can relive their rise to popularity in the US next month.
Thanks to Disney+, Beatles ’64, a new documentary from producer Martin Scorsese and director David Tedeschi, will take supporters of the “Blackbird” musicians into their first visit to the country. Starting November 29, Disney+ subscribers are welcome to watch never-before-seen footage from documentarians Albert and David Maysles (restored in 4K by Park Road Post in New Zealand), live performances from the band’s debut US concert, and The Beatles’ appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show (demixed by WingNut Films and remixed by Giles Martin).
Beatles ’64‘s synopsis outlines the historic nature of the film, which reads: “On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in New York City to unprecedented excitement and hysteria. From the instant they landed at Kennedy Airport, met by thousands of fans, Beatlemania swept New York and the entire country. Their thrilling debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show captivated more than 73 million viewers, the most watched television event of its time. Beatles ’64 presents the spectacle, but also tells a more intimate behind the scenes’ story, capturing the camaraderie of John, Paul, George, and Ringo as they experienced unimaginable fame.”
In addition to the previously discussed visual inclusions, Beatles ’64 features brand-new interviews with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
Jeff Jones and Rick Yorn the film’s official executive producers. Additional members of Beatles ’64 production team include Margaret Bodde, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, Jonathan Clyde, and Mikaela Beardsley.
After a couple of weeks without very many new rap albums, the floodgates appear to have opened, giving us one of the most impressive debuts of the last five years, a bunch of indie faves, and a handful of strong singles promising a bunch of fun releases to come.
J. Cole shook up Rap Twitter with the release of “Port Antonio,” which sparked debate about his role in the Drake/Kendrick dustup earlier this year.
Cordae announced his third studio album’s release date alongside the release of new single “Mad As F*ck.”
Lil Durk opted for the “Late Checkout” as he continued his Deep Thoughts rollout with help from Hunxho.
Earthgang put their love for Japanese culture on display — along with T-Pain’s impressive rap talents — with “Love You More.”
Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending October 11, 2024.
Albums/EPs/Mixtapes
BigXthaPlug — Take Care
BigXthaPlug
Texas native BigX is in the midst of a stellar, breakout run, capitalizing on his selection to the 2024 XXL Freshman Class with his high-profile collab with Shaboozey, “Drink Don’t Need No Mix,” and his second studio album.
Curren$y & DJ Fresh — The Encore
Curren$y
After teasing their latest collaboration for the past few weeks, Curren$y and DJ Fresh reunite for their second collaboration of 2024, following up The Tonite Show with 11 more laid-back, casual luxury rap.
Dej Loaf — End Of Summer
Dej Loaf
Somehow, Dej Loaf has been more productive in the four years she’s been independent than in the six years she was signed (sarcasm font). While her last full-length release may have been four years prior with Sell Sole II, she’s kept her buzz alive with a string of feature verses showing she’s maintained her sharpness since.
Dom Kennedy — Class Of ’95
Dom Kennedy
Another indie rap mainstay, Dom Kennedy has made his name doing a West LA version of what Curren$y does. It may not be for everybody, but it’s definitely for us, especially as long as the sun is shining in Southern California.
Elucid — Revelator
Elucid
It’s tough to write about the abstract underground movement of which Elucid and frequent collaborator Billy Woods are a part so soon after the news of their compatriot Ka’s passing. But the show goes on. If you’ve checked out any of his Armand Hammer output with Woods, you pretty much know what to expect.
GloRilla — Glorious
GloRilla
GloRilla pays off fans for their patience with a debut album that is already being counted among the year’s best. Thanks to her, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Rapsody, and Tierra Whack, I may not have to include a single Y chromosome in my year-end roundup.
Singles/Videos
BabyTron — “Really Jimmy?”
I’m becoming increasingly convinced that Detroit syllable slinger BabyTron doesn’t have an “off” switch. He’s dropped something like 20 music videos of his own this year alone, and that’s without counting features such as Eminem’s “Tobey.” He’s going to make rap fans love him, even if it’s just because he’s worn them down with volume.
Skepta — “Why Lie?” Feat. Flo Milli
Grime mainstay Skepta transforms yet again on his latest, delivering a slinky, romantic banger that sounds different from most of his previous output, yet still doesn’t sound out of place.
That Mexican OT — “War Wounds” Feat. Maxo Kream & Lil Keke
Two of Texas’ fast-rising breakout stars team up with one of the Lone Star’s state heroes in Lil Keke, making for a vintage Houston block beater.
Wynne — “Bad Girl”
The Portland standout hits another twist in her approach; trading in the upbeat, club-ready tracks of her last EP, Some Like It Hot, for a more wordy, cerebral edge on her upcoming project. Conductor Williams provides a soulful loop for the backpackers, while Wynne serves up sensual rhymes that show you can have the best of both worlds.
Don Toliver kicked off his Psycho Tour over the weekend in Portland, Oregon, and as a result, we now have the setlist for all those looking forward to the Houston rapper bringing his new moto-themed album Hardstone Psycho to an arena near them. According to setlist.fm, the vast majority of the setlist does come from his latest album, with only one song from its immediate predecessor, Love Sick; the second most songs are from his 2020 debut, Heaven Or Hell. You can check out the full setlist below.
10/10 — Portland, OR @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
10/12 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
10/13 — Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
10/15 — San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
10/18 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
10/19 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
10/20 — San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
10/23 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
10/24 — Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
10/26 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/27 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/29 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
10/31 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
11/02 — Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
11/03 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
11/06 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Liacouras Center
11/08 — Fairfax, VA @ EagleBank Arena
11/10 — Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
11/11 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
11/13 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
11/14 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
11/15 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
11/17 — Chicago, IL @ Credit Union 1 Arena
11/19 — St. Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Arena
11/21 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
Brooklyn rapper Kaseem Ryan, known professionally as Ka, has died at the age of 52, according to a post on his Instagram profile. The statement reads:
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kaseem Ryan (1972-2024), the rapper and producer known as Ka, who died unexpectedly in New York City on October 12, at the age of 52. Born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Ka lived a life of service—to his city, to his community, and to his music. As a 20-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, he put his life on the line to protect his fellow citizens. Ka rose to the rank of FDNY captain and was a first responder on September 11, 2001 during the attacks on the World Trade Center. He leaves an extraordinary legacy as a recording artist, including eleven remarkable self-released solo albums. Ka is survived by his wife, mother and sister. We kindly ask that the privacy of Ka’s family and loved ones be respected as they grieve this incalculable loss.
Ka was a staple of the underground, indie-rap scene, self-releasing nine solo albums since 2008 on his Iron Works label. Ka was not only known for his wordy flow and heady approach to lyricism, but also for being a down-to-earth example of the rap everyman who created music as much for the love of rap as for money. It was famously revealed in 2016 that he was a member of the New York City Fire Department; one of several underground rappers who openly admitted to keeping a “day job,” he was an example for those who didn’t necessarily want to make rap their “main” career but still loved rapping enough to make a career out of it.
Ka’s most recent output, with albums like A Martyr’s Reward, Languish Arts, and his sole 2024 release The Thief Next to Jesus, were critically acclaimed if not commercially well-known; his fans have been some of the most vociferously supportive, despite a relative lack of notoriety. His impact on rap is outsized, and as more fans come to discover his work in the coming weeks, months, and years, the loss to hip-hop will become more apparent every day.
Yellowjackets has been streaming on Paramount+ for years, but the survival/coming-of-age series recently received the famed Netflix boost. The series’ second season did lose some momentum while it aired, and that season isn’t on Netflix as of yet (and hopefully, you aren’t reading this if you haven’t watched that season finale), but boy, this audience does feel passionately. Co-creator Ashley Lyle revealed on X/Twitter that she did receive “death threats” from those who presumably were not thrilled about a certain character’s death, which is not fantastic. (Calm down, people.)
Still, the show’s newfound audience is raring for more and has begun to wonder about the upcoming third season, in which the 1996-era group remains stuck in the Canadian wilderness, and the present-day group continues struggling, except for Misty, who is having far too much fun and living her best life alongside her several severe personality disorders. Dare I say that this is Christina Ricci’s most entertaining non-Wednesday performance in years? Feel free to fight me on that, but first, let’s talk about what we can expect from more Yellowjackets as a whole.
Plot
The show’s lead creatives (including co-creators Lyle and Bart Nickerson along with showrunner Jonathan Cisco) have been planning for a five-season run. Following the second season finale, Lyle described this vision as being “on track” to adequately finish the timeline where the soccer-team survivors are stuck in the woods for 19 months.
Sadly, the audience will no longer be able to see Juliette Lewis as the burned-out version of Nat after her younger self was shown being crowned as the new Antler Queen. Nat’s death was misinterpreted by authorities as a drug overdose, and that wasn’t the only point of contention with the second season finale. Javi’s 1990s death hit hard, Lottie has now been shuttled off to a psychiatric hospital, and there are too many disparate threads going on to make sense of everything, including Nat receiving Antler Queen status.
As far as upcoming plot goes, Ashley Lyle has promised that the story of Pit Girl is still coming. Lyle added that Nat’s death will also “affect our (anti)heroes in massive ways” while asking, “Will our girls’ struggle to survive against the elements (and themselves) get even down and dirtier? … You betcha!” Lyle does, however, compare the process of making this series as “thrilling and sometimes heartbreaking.” She further declared, “And as an obsessive tv watcher myself, I know that being a fan is weirdly similar” but seriously, those death threats are yikes.
On a more positive note, Melanie Lynskey has, while speaking with People, called the third season season “so exciting” while suggesting that she will never be told anything else in advance if she reveals any of those “huge spoilers.” And Christina Ricci told Hollywood Reporter slightly more:
“This season is going to be even more shocking and surprising than the previous seasons. It’s definitely going to be brutal. But they also put a lot of comedy into it. So I think it’s just going to be… extremely Yellowjackets-y.”
And now, let speculation about the next 1990s soundtrack additions begin.
Cast
Where to begin? Beyond the addition of Hilary Swank, Sophie Thatcher will continue to deliver one of the better 1996-era performances as younger Nat. The remaining present-day core cast includes Melanie Lynskey, Tawny Cypress, and Christina Ricci. Back in the woods, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, and Liv Hewson are still painfully chilling out.
Release Date
Showtime has earmarked Winter 2025 for a return window without a specific release date thus far. That adds up to a 2 1/2 year gap between seasons, but to be fair, the Netflix arrival was timed pretty perfectly for anticipation to build for the next season.
Trailer
Surprisingly, Showtime has not dropped a teaser yet for the third season, but it’s always worth remembering how well this show hits the 1990s soundtrack mark, as with “Zombie” from The Cranberries. Poor Javi.
Once training camp starts and the NBA preseason schedule begins, we don’t often see much in the way of trade activity — although we did get one last blockbuster in just before camp opened that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. Roster moves this time of year are typically non-guaranteed deals being waived and guys on Exhibit 10 and camp deals being let go or signed to two-ways or G-League deals.
On Monday, we got one of those rare preseason deals, though, as the Spurs used some of their remaining space to allow the Kings to get the guaranteed contract of Jalen McDaniels off their roster, for the price of a future second round pick rather than paying out the salary. Per Shams Charania, Sacramento is sending McDaniels and a second rounder to San Antonio, who will waive McDaniels and put him back on the open market to try and find another team to join before the season begins.
It’s the second time this summer McDaniels has found himself on the move, as he was traded to the Kings from the Raptors just before the second round of the NBA Draft in June — with McDaniels learning of the trade in the middle of a workout. McDaniels time in Kings training camp apparently did not impress, and Sacramento opted to send out another second rounder with him to open up a roster spot for a future addition during the season. Whether that means they already have an early season move in mind, we’ll have to wait and see, but the Kings now have an extra roster spot they can fill in a deal to bring back two players for one ahead of the trade deadline.
On a recent episode of Family Feud, contestant Kristen chimed in with something that Johnson and Harvey have in common. “You’re Black,” she shouted. This made Harvey totally lose it; he even gave Kristen a high five and joked, “I like when she said it, she turned to her family, ‘Was that OK?’ And they’re sitting over there going [mouths ‘no’].”
To Kristen’s credit, Harvey and Johnson being Black was number three on the board. The top answer: “bald.” Other popular answers included “bathe in money,” “tall & hunky,” and “famous.” You can watch the clip above.
Harvey previously discussed how, despite being the game show’s sixth host, he makes Family Feud his own. “They allow me to put my own little stamp on the show,” he told Today. “I think that’s the magic to this, the interaction with the contestants. I form the relationships with them… storylines.” Harvey also shared the origin of his memorable facial expressions. “When I was a little boy, when all I dreamed about was being on TV, I was practicing my TV show in the mirror,” he said. “And all I would do in that mirror was make faces.”
The past couple years have been great for Niall Horan fans. The former One Direction member released his latest album, The Show, in 2023, and he launched The Show: Live On Tour, earlier this year. (On top of that, he was a coach on The Voice in 2023.) He wrapped the trek up in Bogota, Colombia a few days ago and revealed what’s next for him: some time away.
As Mirror reports, Niall told the audience, “This stands from tomorrow onwards, you’ll never find me. I’m gonna be hungover as f*ck tomorrow! And I’m gonna disappear for a while. I’m gonna make you guys a brand-new album and I will be back, I promise.”
So, the bad news is that Horan is going away, but the good news is that part of his time away will be spent making new music.
As for when fans can expect Horan to return, it shouldn’t be too long, based on the precedent he has established: All three of his solo albums so far — Flicker, Heartbreak Weather, and The Show — have arrived about three years apart. So, if he keeps that trend going, Horan should be back with a new project in about three years, give or take.
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