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  • Did Drake Really Diss Kanye West on ‘8AM in Charlotte’?

    Did Drake Really Diss Kanye West on ‘8AM in Charlotte’?

    The issue between Drake and Kanye West started when the former dropped his fifth studio album, Scorpion. Drake’s Scorpion had several songs, including “In My Feelings,” which made it to the Billboard Hot 100. In that track, the rapper talked about a beau named “Kiki,” which was misconstrued by listeners as referring to Ye’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.

    The real Kiki that Drake was referring to is his former girlfriend named K’yanna Barber, not Ye’s ex. Kim K denied having an affair with Drake, but Kanye was not having it. He believed the Canadian rapper was spreading rumours about his then-wife. Around the same time, it was believed that due to the situation, Ye told Pusha T about Drake’s unknown son, Adonis. Pusha T used it in his diss track against Drake, who wasn’t happy about it.

    Since then, Drake has dropped lyrical jabs against Kanye West, and fans feel he has done it again in a track from his newly released album, “For All The Dogs.” But was Drake talking about Ye on ‘8AM in Charlotte’?

    Fans Feel Drake Dissed Kanye West on ‘8AM in Charlotte’

    Speculations have sprung up following the release of Drake’s eighth studio album. But according to Billboard, the truth is that Drake never mentioned Ye on the track. The lyrics of that part of the track read:

    “Handle beef so quiet you think that I’m letting it slide/ Next thing you know we tip-toeing past enemy lines/ Diss me so long ago we making your memories fly/ Conspiracy theories start flowing around like the Kennedy guy/ I’ll probably hold a grudge against you guys ’til I’m 75.”

    The thing is, a message can be conveyed without being direct. This is why fans feel Drake’s lyrics about handling beef were aimed at Ye, because who else? However, the whole thing may have been misunderstood.

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  • Drake To Take Break from Music After ‘For All The Dogs’ Album Release

    Drake To Take Break from Music After ‘For All The Dogs’ Album Release

    After keeping fans waiting for over three months, Drake finally released his new and eighth studio album, “For All The Dogs,” on October 6 by 6 a.m. This is the rapper’s first solo album since “Honestly Nevermind” in 2022. One of Drake’s recently released tracks titled “Slime You Out” with SZA is his 12th No. 1 on the Hot 100, drawing him closer to the late Michael Jackson, who has 13.

    The news of the rapper’s new album and his Hot 100 feats are reasonable; however, Drake disclosed that he may need to lay low from music for a while. XXL reports that he announced a few hours before the album’s release in an episode of Table for XM on Sirius XM’s Sound 42.

    Drake Plans Music Hiatus To Focus On Health and Other Things After Releasing New Album

    According to the Canadian rapper, he probably won’t be making music for a bit due to his health. Drizzy further stated that it’s nothing serious, but he appreciates good health, and that’s what this is about staying healthy!

    The four-time Grammy award winner opened up about his stomach problem, which he has been battling for years. According to him, this is one of the reasons he needs to focus on his health and get it right this time. He also stated that he has a lot of other things to work on, so he will be locking up the studio for a while. The scary thing is that the rapper does not know how long his hiatus will last.

    At least Drake gave fans a new album, “For All The Dogs,” to feed on in his absence. Hopefully, he’ll be back in good health and spirits before the people want more music.

  • Sources Claim Kanye West’s Wife, Bianca Censori, Has ‘No Mind of Her Own Anymore’

    Sources Claim Kanye West’s Wife, Bianca Censori, Has ‘No Mind of Her Own Anymore’

    Kanye West’s relationship with Australian Yeezy architect Bianca Censori was one of his highlights from last year. The rapper faced several backlashes following his Paris Fashion Week ‘White Lives Matter’ shirts and antisemitic comments. Ye refused to apologize for his remarks, leading Adidas and other companies to sever their relationship with him.

    Two months after his divorce from his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s relationship took the internet by storm. The duo reportedly exchanged vows in a small ceremony in Beverly Hills in mid-January 2023.

    Since then, the couple has been making the rounds due to their romance-filled outings and unique fashion preferences. The couple was spotted at Travis Scott’s concert in August, looking all loved up. However, recent reports reveal that something may be wrong with Bianca Censori in her marriage to Kanye West.

    Insiders Say Bianca Censori Obeys Kanye West Because He Convinced Her That They Have Royal Status

    A source close to Bianca Censori has revealed to the Daily Mail that Kanye has instructed his wife to ‘never speak’. The source further stated that the rapper has a set of rules that his wife must live by, dictating the kinds of food she eats and what she can and cannot wear. According to the insider, Ye also insists that she must work out, even though he doesn’t.

    The Daily Mail also reports that insiders feel the Australian architect does not have a mind of her own anymore. Bianca only obeys and does what the controversial rapper says because he convinced her that they have royal status.

    Efforts have been made by Bianca’s friends to reach out to her about their concerns regarding her marriage to Ye, but they were rudely dismissed.

  • Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour: $4.5 Billion Impact On US Economy

    Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour: $4.5 Billion Impact On US Economy

    Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour left an astounding economic impact of ‘$4.5 billion’ on the American economy, a figure that rivalled Beijing’s surge during the 2008 Olympics. Forbes reports that the tour grossed approximately $2 billion globally, making it the highest-grossing tour of the decade. This remarkable tour, which commenced in May 2023 and concluded on October 1, 2023, shattered several records, including the highest one-month earnings for tours since Billboard began tracking tour revenues through Boxscore in 1985.

    Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour receives acclaim for its intricate production, captivating visuals, and compelling performances. It substantially influenced the economies of the cities it graced. Billboard Boxscore editor Chris Willman describes it as a cultural phenomenon.

    The Renaissance Tour marks another triumph for the superstar, following the release of her critically acclaimed album, Renaissance, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in 2022. The album earned nine Grammy Award nominations, including Album of the Year.

    Beyoncé Knowles, one of the most successful and influential entertainers in history, has sold over 100 million records worldwide and amassed 32 Grammy Awards. Time magazine recognized her as one of the world’s 100 most influential people in 2016.

  • Prepare For The New Hunger Games Starring Viola Davis

    Prepare For The New Hunger Games Starring Viola Davis

    This prequel to

    The Hunger Games

    Focuses on Coriolanus Snow at age 18, years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem. Young Coriolanus is handsome and charming, and although the Snow family has fallen on hard times, he sees a chance for a change in his fortunes when he is chosen to be a mentor for the Tenth Hunger Games. However, his elation is dashed when he is assigned to mentor the girl tribute from impoverished District 12.

    The story takes place around the 10th annual Hunger Games. Coriolanus, much to his chagrin, is picked to be a mentor to Lucy Gray Baird, a young female tribute from the impoverished District 12.

    After Lucy Gray captures all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor. Uniting their instincts for showmanship and newfound political savvy, Snow and Lucy race against time to survive, ultimately revealing who is a songbird and who is a snake.

    “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”

    Is a dystopian action-adventure that serves as both a spin-off and a prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy.

    Viola Davis will play Volumnia Gaul, the villainous head gamemaker of the 10th annual Hunger Games. Volumnia is a scientist and instructor at the university Snow attends. She is also the mastermind behind the Capitol’s experimental weapons division.

    Set in the universe of The Hunger Games, the prequel takes place 64 years before the first installment.

    The trailer opens with a familiar song, one that sounds more haunting this time around: Zegler’s rendition of

    “The Hanging Tree”.

    The prequel reveals that the song originates from none other than Lucy Gray. Music, of course, plays a more prominent role in the prequel, given the songbird’s Covey background.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts on this?

  • Discover 7 Must-See Science-Fiction Movies Of 2023

    Discover 7 Must-See Science-Fiction Movies Of 2023

    2023 has already provided us with some exciting entries in science fiction.

    Despite films like Dune: Part Two being moved to 2024, there’s still plenty of movies to look forward to.

    In this article, we’ll look review 2023 and reflect on the films that stood out as the best.

    1. The Pod Generation

    The Pod Generation is a science fiction romantic comedy film set in the not-so-distant future.

    In a society deeply infatuated with technology, tech giant Pegazus offers couples the opportunity to share their pregnancies through detachable artificial wombs or pods.

    This sets the stage for Rachel (Emilia Clarke) and Alvy’s (Chiwetel Ejiofor) wild journey to parenthood in this futuristic world.

    2. Robots

    Charles is a womanizer while Elaine is a gold digger. However, they both discover their humanity when circumstances force them to team up and pursue robot doubles of themselves. Advanced robotics have allowed lifelike androids to serve as servants and laborers. While Elaine and Charles, suburbanites with busy lives, use android versions of themselves to save time on dating. When they realize they are falling in love with their imposters, they decide to steal the identities of their android counterparts and go on the run. This forces Elaine and Charles to join forces and reclaim their lives. While there are a few slow moments and sentimental scenes about the value of being human, overall it is an enjoyable movie.

    3. 57 Seconds

    A tech blogger unlocks the power of a time-altering device to rewrite the past and seek revenge against a ruthless corporate empire that destroyed his family. However, his actions set off a chain of events that lead to a terrifying battle for survival, where every second counts.

    Blogger Franklin Fausti (Josh Hutcherson) foils an attack against Anton Burrell (Morgan Freeman), a visionary tech guru he has the chance to interview. He discovers a ring that Burrell dropped, which grants the wearer the ability to travel 57 seconds into the past. With Burrell’s assistance, Franklin decides to use this power to take revenge against the pharmaceutical company responsible for his sister’s death.

    4. Gray Matter

    Aurora has always known that her superhuman abilities also make her dangerous. However, on one fateful and fatal night, Aurora will discover if her mother was telling the truth. This Max movie lacks suspense and character, making it a run-of-the-mill sci-fi thriller that typically appeals to insomniac Tubi watchers at 3 a.m.

    5. Fingernails

    Fingernails envisions a future where a specific technology has revolutionized the world. In this timeline, scientists have found a way to definitively determine if two people are in love.

    Anna and Ryan have found true love, which is scientifically proven. However, Anna still has doubts. When she takes a position at a love testing institute and meets Amir, things become more complicated. Fingernails is an American science fiction romance film released in 2023.

    6. Aporia

    Since losing her husband Mal (Edi Gathegi) in a drunk-driving incident, Sophie (Judy Greer) has struggled to cope with overwhelming grief, a full-time job, and the challenges of raising her devastated teenage daughter (Faithe Herman). When her husband’s best friend Jabir (Payman Maadi), a former physicist, reveals that he has been building a time-bending machine that could restore her previous life, Sophie will be faced with an impossible choice and unforeseeable consequences.

    7. The Creator

    In a future war between the human race and artificial intelligence, ex-special forces agent Joshua is recruited to hunt down and eliminate the Creator, the enigmatic architect of advanced AI. The Creator has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war and wipe out humanity. Joshua and his team of elite operatives venture into enemy-occupied territory. They then discover that the world-ending weapon is actually an AI in the form of a young child.

    #Clique, which of these sci-fi movies is your go-to movie?

  • The Magic of Asha and Her Wishes at Walt Disney’s Magical World

    The Magic of Asha and Her Wishes at Walt Disney’s Magical World

    You know that saying,

    “If wishes were horses”?

    This enchanted animated story is definitely one for the kids. My wish is that every kid sees this one. It’s exciting, a new magical world where you can have anything you wish for.

    Wish follows a Asha, who wishes on a star and gets a more direct answer than she bargained for. This occurs when a trouble-making star comes down from the sky to join her.

    Wish Is an upcoming animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

    The story focuses on a 17-year-old girl named Asha (DeBose), who makes a passionate plea to the stars in a moment of need when she senses a darkness in the Kingdom of Rosas.

    Asha senses darkness about the kingdom’s ruler, King Magnifico. Eventually leading her to try making a passionate plea to the stars in a moment of need. Soon, an actual star from the sky named Star answers Asha’s wish.

    After the star falls from the sky, it’s revealed that the star has magical powers to grant wishes as well. Together, Asha and Star must overcome the evils rising in Rosas and fight for a better future in order to have something better than what they already have and for all dreams to come true for the people of Rosas.

    Asha discovers that the King only grants wishes benefiting him, which causes her to rebel against the King and discover her own magic.

    Asha must go up against King Magnifico, who has turned the whole Kingdom against her.

    The Wish trailer has built anticipation for Wish’s heatrical release date, on November 24th, 2023, just a month after Disney’s centenary.

    Wish first implies that King Magnifico is an admirable King who grants wishes to better his kingdom. However, the Wish trailer shows King Magnifico using his magic in a scene where he is visibly angry, and the magic becomes a stronger color of green, signifying Walt Disney’s long-standing use of green to portray a villain’s true nature. King Magnifico is surrounded by the color and even shoots magic into the air to create a green infinity symbol.

    #Clique, this is definitely one for family time with the kids.

  • 8 Celebrities Who Were Dressed To Impress At The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards

    8 Celebrities Who Were Dressed To Impress At The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards

    Celebrities didn’t come to play when it came to style and fashion at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards. From unique styles, to hip-hop inspired trends, the talent who graced the red carpet showed up, and showed out. Here are our top 8 looks we absolutely loved on the red carpet:

    GloRilla

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    Vic Mensa

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    Lola Brooke

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    Coi Leray

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    Big Boss Vette

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    Khaotic

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    B. Simone

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    Flo Milli

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    #Clique, which look is your favorite?

  • Ezra Miller Reprises His Role As “Flash”

    Ezra Miller Reprises His Role As “Flash”

    All superheroes definitely wear capes. This superhero film, based on the DC character Flash, is definitely one you must see.

    Barry Allen(Ezra Miller) uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without superheroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future.

    After helping Bruce Wayne/Batman and Diana Prince/Wonder Woman stop a robbery in Gotham City, Barry Allen revisits his childhood home, where he lived with his parents Nora and Henry before Henry’s wrongful imprisonment for Nora’s murder.

    On the day of her death, Nora sent Henry to the grocery store for a can of tomatoes that she forgot to buy, leaving her alone in the kitchen, resulting in her being killed by an unidentified assailant.

    Overcome by emotions, Barry accidentally uses the Speed Force to form a

    “Chronobowl”

    And travel back in time earlier in the day. Despite Bruce’s warnings of time travel’s unintended consequences, Barry time travels and places the can of tomatoes in Nora’s cart at the store so that his father will not have to leave the house.

    As he returns to the present, Barry is knocked out of the Chronobowl by an unknown speedster and ends up in 2013 where Nora is alive. He encounters his parents, his past self, and realizes this is the day he originally obtained his powers.

    Barry reverts the timeline and comes to terms with his mother’s death; however, he subtly alters the past by moving the tomato cans to a higher shelf. Returning to the present day, Barry attends Henry’s court hearing, where the security footage now reveals Henry looking up to grab the tomato can, allowing for his exoneration.

    After returning to the present, Barry is contacted by Bruce, whose appearance has changed once again as a result of the timeline alteration.

    This is definitely a must-watch. I definitely do not want to spoil all the fun in this one, so hurry up, clique. This is one you cannot miss.

    #Clique, are superhero films your favorite kind of go-to films?

  • LaKeith Stanfield Stars In This Horror Comedy “Haunted Mansion”

    LaKeith Stanfield Stars In This Horror Comedy “Haunted Mansion”

    A single mom named Gabbie hires a tour guide, a psychic, a priest, and a historian to help exorcise her newly bought mansion after discovering it is inhabited by ghosts.

    Haunted Mansion is a 2023 American supernatural horror comedy film directed by Justin Simien from a screenplay by Katie Dippold.
    Ben Matthias (LaKeith Stanfield), an astrophysicist developing a camera to detect dark matter, meets and marries Alyssa (Charity Jordan), a ghost tour guide, and becomes entranced with her belief in the supernatural. After Alyssa dies in a car accident, Ben gives up his career and continues to run her ghost tour.

    Years later, recently widowed doctor Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and her son Travis (Chase Dillion) move from New York into Gracey Manor to turn it into a bed and breakfast, only to learn that it is haunted by ghosts.

    Ben is visited by priest and exorcist Father Kent (Owen Wilson), who hires him to photograph the ghosts at Gracey Manor. Ben is initially incredulous until he returns home and is haunted by a ghost Mariner who forces him to return to the mansion. Ben learns that Gabbie, Travis, and Kent have also fallen victim to hauntings, forcing them to stay in the mansion.

    Ben and Kent recruit Harriet (Tiffany Haddish), a psychic with legitimate powers, and steal blueprints to the mansion from haunted house historian Prof. Bruce Davis (Danny DeVito). The group funds a hidden séance room. Harriet manages to contact the spirit of Gracey who leaves a written message instructing them to talk to the legendary medium Madame Leota (Jamie Lee Curtis). Upon trying to do so, a mysterious entity forces Harriet out of the house. Bruce arrives shortly afterward and becomes haunted.

    #Clique, this should be on your watch-list