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Producer and multi-instrumentalist ALISSIA has officially released her new single, “Can’t Get Enough,” featuring a collaboration with GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Anderson .Paak. The track serves as the second official single from ALISSIA’s highly anticipated debut album, which is set for release via Capitol Records. “Can’t Get Enough” is a groove-heavy blend of funk, soul, and nostalgic textures. The record originally debuted as part of the K-POPS! soundtrack before gaining independent momentum and evolving into its current single release. The song’s rollout is accompanied by a vibrant, Studio 54-inspired music video, which was directed by Anderson .Paak and features creative direction…

A small-budget supernatural horror film has become one of Hollywood’s biggest success stories after Obsession officially crossed the $300 million mark at the worldwide box office, delivering a staggering return on its original $750,000 production budget. Written and directed by 26-year-old filmmaker Curry Barker, the indie thriller has transformed from a festival pickup into a historic theatrical breakout. The former YouTuber’s project was acquired by Focus Features at TIFF and produced alongside Blumhouse Productions before becoming a global sensation driven by audience demand. The film’s rise has been fueled by an unusual box office run. Instead of seeing interest fade after opening…

Remy Ma stars in Lifetime’s psychological thriller ‘Don’t Trust the Girls Upstairs’ in her first lead role in the film based on Liv Constantine’s bestselling novel. Remy Ma is stepping into her biggest acting role yet with Lifetime’s new psychological thriller Don’t Trust the Girls Upstairs, premiering tonight (June 20) at 8:00 P.M. The Grammy-nominated artist plays Ashley Preston, a woman whose life spirals into chaos when she takes in her niece following her sister’s death. Based on bestselling author Liv Constantine’s novel “My Sister’s Daughter,” the film marks Remy Ma’s first starring role in a Lifetime original movie. Director…

In an exclusive conversation with YouKnowIGotSoul, acclaimed Japanese soul singer Nao Yoshioka opens up about her artistic journey, the power of vulnerability, and the deeply personal inspiration behind her forthcoming album. As a trailblazing figure who is redefining the reach of soul music, Yoshioka discusses the beauty of bridging cultures, her transformative collaborations with legends like Bilal and Eric Roberson, and why she is finally letting go of the need for perfection. Read on as she shares how embracing her own “weak sides” has allowed her to create her most natural and authentic body of work to date. YKIGS: How…

50 Cent proved his Shreveport G-Unit Studios project is moving forward, announcing production starts this year and detailing how local businesses fit into the $124 million entertainment hub. 50 Cent showed up to Shreveport ready to prove his $124 million G-Unit Studios vision isn’t just talk anymore. The rapper and entrepreneur packed the Shreveport Convention Center earlier this week with hundreds of residents who’ve been waiting three years to see if this entertainment transformation would actually happen. People lined up before doors opened, armed with questions submitted through QR codes, hungry for real answers about timelines and what this means…

Multi-market expansion adds complexity to  the operating model behind a sportsbook platform. The work involves localisation,  payment configuration, content structure, reporting logic, user experience settings, release handling and provider-side coordination. Each market adds its own requirements, while the platform still has to preserve a coherent structure across the wider product environment. In this context, platform depth is not defined only by the number of available features. It is shaped by how local variation is managed across the product and how operational work continues when several markets are active at the same time. Localisation as an operating layer Localisation in sportsbook…

Diddy faces renewed scrutiny after a resurfaced video shows him inviting a 12-year-old actress to an after-party at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards. Diddy faces renewed scrutiny after a resurfaced video from the 2003 MTV Movie Awards shows him inviting a 12-year-old actress to an after-party, a moment that’s gained fresh attention following her tragic death this week. The clip captures the music mogul, then 33, approaching Daveigh Chase, the former voice of Lilo in Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch.” Diddy was backstage with a drink in hand and casually asking if she’d be joining him later that evening. Chase, who’d…

Drake is mourning the loss of producer Tay Keith, and his brief but powerful tribute serves as a reminder…it is bigger than Hip-Hop. Everybody’s hurting right now. Tay Keith is gone, and people are searching for answers. They are also searching for meaning in a situation that feels impossible to understand. I cannot claim to have those answers, but I can tell you this: Drake has made a heartfelt statement. And this is one of those moments where we are reminded that it is always bigger than Hip-Hop. And at the same time: it is all Hip-Hop. In a thoughtful…

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Syd has officially released her latest single, “2 Many Days.” The track, released via Free Lunch and Warner Records, offers a contemplative look back at the artist’s formative years in the music industry. “2 Many Days” features Syd’s signature crisp vocal delivery over a smooth, pulsing beat. The song serves as a nostalgic exploration of her early career, contrasting her humble beginnings—which included sharing music on MySpace and recording in a makeshift driveway studio—with the complexities of her current status as an R&B superstar. The track serves as both a celebration of her relentless…

Iran’s latest declaration about the Strait of Hormuz collided with U.S. promises of open passage. Which is it? Iran reignited speculation in the Persian Gulf on Saturday by declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed while U.S. officials insisted the vital shipping corridor remained open. This has created renewed uncertainty just days before a new round of nuclear negotiations. The competing claims emerged as Iranian and American negotiators prepared to meet in Switzerland for technical discussions tied to a fragile interim agreement reached earlier this week. The talks are intended to build on a ceasefire framework negotiated after nearly four months…