Singer Olivia Rodrigo is getting an early start to the Christmas season with the announcement of her first holiday song.
The singer revealed on Instagram that Take Me Home (4 Christmas) will be released this Thursday, November 5.
The announcement follows a successful year for Rodrigo, whose third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in June.
The 23-year-old also recently declared that she will never use artificial intelligence to create her music.
Jamaican Dancehall star Shenseea has unveiled the eight-track lineup for her upcoming EP, Catalyst, set for release on November 6 through Since ’93/Columbia Records.
The project features her Vybz Kartel collaboration, “Talk to Me Nuh”, which has surpassed 19 million YouTube views, and previously released single “Vulnerability”.
Other tracks include collaborations with Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake on “Playtime” and Jamaican artiste Loe Shimmy.
The EP marks Shenseea’s first release under the label and her first major project since her Grammy-nominated 2024 album, Never Gets Late Here.
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American rapper Latto says she is considering charging fellow artistes for collaborations now that she has become a mother.
Speaking during a recent appearance on Hot Ones, the Atlanta rapper revealed that she has traditionally recorded guest verses for free, particularly when she enjoys the music or has a personal connection with the artiste.
However, Latto says motherhood has prompted her to reconsider that approach, especially since other artistes often charge for features.
The rapper, who welcomed a daughter with 21 Savage in May, has collaborated with several major stars, including Jung Kook, Usher, GloRilla and Doja Cat.
Reggae singer Romain Virgo is marking the 11th anniversary of his second EP, Lifted, released on October 30, 2015.
The project features his hit single “Soul Provider”, which has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.
Produced by German label Silly Walks Discotheque, the song was released in 2014 on the Brighter Days Riddim and remains Virgo’s most-viewed and most-streamed track.
The EP also includes his collaboration with Agent Sasco, “Fade Away”, alongside “God Inna Mi Corner” and a cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me”.
Reggae legend Bob Marley has nearly doubled his earnings in 2026, generating 25 million US dollars, up from 13 million last year.
The increase sees the Jamaican icon climb from ninth to sixth on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid deceased celebrities.
Marley’s earnings rose by 12 million US dollars, representing an increase of approximately 92 per cent.
The music legend died in 1981 at age 36.
More than four decades later, his music and cultural influence continue to generate significant commercial success.
American rapper Rick Ross has had a felony battery charge dropped in connection with a domestic violence case in Miami.
Prosecutors dismissed the felony battery and strangulation allegation on Friday, citing insufficient evidence.
However, the rapper, whose real name is William Roberts II, still faces two misdemeanour charges, including battery and domestic battery.
The charges stem from allegations made by his former girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, following an alleged altercation in August.
Ross has pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintaining his innocence and describing the allegations as fabricated.
Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports is reportedly stepping in to support a talented three-year-old footballer whose family was recently asked to leave a youth football match in Florida.
Nevada Pierre gained widespread attention after police were called following a disagreement between parents and league officials during a match involving children up to five years old.
League officials alleged that Nevada had been pushing other players, while his mother disputed the claims, suggesting that complaints stemmed from her son's exceptional footballing ability.
According to reports, Roc Nation Sports plans to send Nevada and his parents to Spain in December, where he will have the opportunity to interact......
Actress Halle Berry has lost primary physical custody of her 13-year-old son to ex-husband Olivier Martinez, according to reports, but retains joint legal custody.
However, Berry reportedly won the separate dispute over Martinez’s request for a restraining order.
The custody battle follows abuse allegations made by Martinez, which Berry has denied.
Her daughter, Nahla Aubry, has also disputed the claims in a court declaration.
Singer Faith Evans has lost a $12.5 million court fight over funds owed to the trust of the late Voletta Wallace, mother of rapper The Notorious B.I.G.
A Delaware judge ruled on October 27 that the trust is entitled to $12.5 million in distributions from the company holding rights to the late rapper’s intellectual property, plus interest.
The court rejected Evans’ attempt to limit the payment while a separate family dispute continues in Pennsylvania.
The ruling gives the trust a right to distributions dating back to Wallace’s death in February 2025, with interest calculated from the dates the payments were originally made.
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Reggae star Buju Banton has come to the defence of fellow Jamaican entertainer Beenie Man, following criticism from Prime Minister Andrew Holness over comments about Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.
The controversy began after Beenie Man questioned the distribution of hurricane assistance during an international interview, prompting Holness to accuse him of making false claims and damaging Jamaica's reputation overseas.
Responding on social media, Buju rejected the suggestion that entertainers simply benefit from Jamaica's international image, arguing that musicians have spent decades building the country's global cultural identity through their talent and hard work.
Meanwhile, Holness......
