Month: December 2023

Beyoncé has released her first new solo music since the release of her 2022 album Renaissance with the surprise new track titled “My House.” Produced by The-Dream and Beyoncé herself, ‘My House’ dropped as part of the debut of her new documentary film ‘Renaissance’, appearing during the credits of the film.

Beyoncé’s Rennaisance film follows the superstar entertainer for a year of live shows in support of the 2022 album of the same name. The Rennaisance tour began back in May, making its way across Europe and North America. The Rennaisance film took the No. 1 spot at the North American box office this weekend with $21M in earnings.

Take a listen to ‘My House’ – here.

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The official soundtrack to the upcoming musical film The Color Purple will be release Dec. 15th, prior to the movie’s debut in theaters on Dec. 25.  The Color Purple is a musical adaptation of Alice Walker‘s 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and the 2005 stage production by Marsha Norman. The upcoming film stars Fantasia, Taraji P Henson, Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Ciara and H.E.R.

The star-studded The Color Purple (Music From and Inspire By) soundtrack is executive produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders and gamma. founder/CEO Larry Jackson.  The soundtrack features Alicia Keys, Usher, H.E.R., Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Missy Elliott, Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Halle Bailey, Coco Jones, Megan Thee Stallion, Taraji P. Henson, Jorja Smith, Mary Mary and more.  It will include songs performed in the film, as well as original material inspired by the movie.

According to a press release, “fans can expect a ‘breathtaking duet’ by Usher and H.E.R., and ‘a special remix’ by Missy Elliott.” The film’s end credit song is performed by Fantasia, who also stars in the film as Celie.

The soundtrack’s lead single “Lifeline,” written and co-produced by Alicia Keys, is out now. Listen to “Lifeline” by Alicia Keys – here.

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The Roku Channel is sharing the trailer for Demi Lovato’s holiday special, A Very Demi Holiday Special, premiering Dec. 8.

The streaming event is described as “a heartwarming, captivating special featuring music and plenty of out-of-this-world surprises” that “will fill your home and heart with a very Demi twist on the festive spirit,” and will feature Lovato performing “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and other holiday songs, as well as some of her hits.

The trailer for A Very Demi Holiday Special features Lovato singing holiday songs, while guest star Paris Hilton joins Lovato in the kitchen to bake holiday treats, Trixie Mattel helps Lovato with some dance choreography, and Tiffany Haddish helps Lovato decorate holiday costumes. JoJo, Rich Eisen and Hailey Bieber are also set to appear

The Roku Channel is available on Roku devices, internet, Android and iOS devices.  See the trailer for A Very Demi Holiday Special – here.

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The Associated Press reported that Colombian pop star Shakira reached a deal with Spanish prosecutors on the first day of her tax fraud trial in Barcelona, and will avoid prison time. Prosecutors were seeking a sentence of eight years and two months for Shakira plus a fine, but instead she will receive a three-year suspended sentence and a fine of 7.3 million euros ($8 million), plus an extra 432,000 euros ($472,000) in exchange for her suspended sentence.

Shakira said in a statement through her PR firm: “I have made the decision to finally resolve this matter with the best interest of my kids at heart who do not want to see their mom sacrifice her personal well-being in this fight. I need to move past the stress and emotional toll of the last several years and focus on the things I love, my kids and all the opportunities to come in my career.”

Prosectors alleged that Shakira failed to pay the Spanish government more than 14.5 million euros (about $15.8 million) in taxes owed between 2012 and 2014.  In November 2022, Shakira’s defense team claimed she had not spent more than 60 days a year in Spain during the period in question (her official residence is in the Bahamas). Her public relations firm had said she had not only paid the Spanish government what she initially owed, but also an additional 3 million euros (about $3.2 million) in interest.

A separate investigation is still ongoing, in which Spanish state prosecutors have charged Shakira with evading 6.7 million euros (about $7.3 million) in tax on her 2018 income, via an offshore company in a tax haven.

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Epic Games has confirmed that Eminem is coming to Fortnite as part of the game’s Chapter 4 live finale, while players will get to purchase a few different skins modeled after the rapper.

Fortnite’s finale event, called ‘The Big Bang’, kicks off on December 2nd at 2PM ET.  An updated page on Fortnite’s website says you can “watch Eminem… as Eminem” during the event, which marks the end of the Fortnite OG chapter that brought the game back to its roots. Fortnite is calling this event a “new beginning” for the game, potentially hinting at a new island.

Fortnite is also releasing three new skins — Rap Boy, Slim Shady, and Marshall Never More — that players can purchase from the item shop.  Players can unlock The Big Bang loading screen by attending the event, as well as the Marshall Magma Style for the Marshall Never More outfit, giving Eminem glowing eyes and fiery skin.

Eminem to make an appearance on Fortnite’s The Big Bang

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