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10 Jul 2023

Zayn Malik Announces New Single ‘Love Like This’ & Release Date: See Video

Mark your calendars, Zayn-iacs. Zayn Malik has finally announced the title and release date of his highly anticipated new song “Love Like This,” his first release since signing with Mercury Records last month.

After teasing the comeback track for a week on social media, the 30-year-old pop star at last revealed that his new era begins later this month — July 21, to be exact. The news comes in the form of a teaser video posted to the singer’s Instagram, featuring a shirtless Malik spray-painting the song’s title onto a wall, along with the date, “7. 21.”

“Love Like This” plays in the background throughout the clip, revealing more of the song’s loved-up lyrics. “I guess there’s love like this/ Usually I never wanna jump like this,” Malik sings on the track, over a chill, uptempo beat. “I guess there’s faith like this/ Give you everything and you can skate like this/ But I think I gotta take that risk ’cause I can not go back/ And I’m loving what you say, what you say, what you say when you’re on my line.”

The new single will mark the former One Direction star’s first solo release since his 2021 album Nobody Is Listening, which preceded a collaboration with Ingrid Michaelson (“To Begin Again”) and a cover of the late Jimi Hendrix’s “Angel.” It’ll also be his first release since departing from former label RCA Records, having signed with Mercury in June. Going forward, Malik’s music will sound notably different from his previous career-defining hits like “Pillowtalk” and his Taylor Swift collaboration “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” sources have told Billboard.

Leading up to the “Love Like This” announcement, the musician had steadily been dropping teaser videos with revealing snippets of the track, including lyrics like “your direction is on my mind.” On one video, Malik’s former bandmate Liam Payne commented: “this sounds big already.”

See Zayn’s announcement below.

10 Jul 2023

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Vampire’ Debuts as Her Third Billboard Hot 100 No. 1

There’s new blood atop the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, as Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” debuts at No. 1. Rodrigo slays with her third leader, following “Drivers License” and “Good 4 U” in 2021, both of which also launched at No. 1.

With “Vampire” serving as the lead single from Rodrigo’s sophomore album Guts, due Sept. 8, after “Drivers License” introduced her first LP, Sour, she is the first artist ever to debut the lead singles from two career-opening albums at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

Plus, two songs ascend for their first week each in the Hot 100’s top 10: Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer,” now being promoted as her new single after it was released on her 2019 album, Lover, jumps 13-7 to becomes her 41st top 10 – extending her record among women – and Gunna’s “Fukumean” pushes 12-8, marking his fourth top 10.

The Hot 100 blends all-genre U.S. streaming (official audio and official video), radio airplay and sales data, the lattermost metric reflecting purchases of physical singles and digital tracks from full-service digital music retailers; digital singles sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites are excluded from chart calculations. All charts (dated July 15, 2023) will update on Billboard.com Tuesday (July 11). For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both Twitter and Instagram.

Streams, airplay & sales: Rodrigo’s “Vampire,” released on Geffen/Interscope Records, drew 35.5 million streams and 26.3 million radio airplay audience impressions (aided by an FCC-friendly radio edit) and sold 26,000 (17,000 sales combined on 7” vinyl, sold for $10, and CD, for $3.50; and 9,000 digital downloads) in its first week, ending July 6, according to Luminate, following its June 30 release.

The song is the 1,150th No. 1 since the Hot 100 began in August 1958, and the 67th to soar in at the summit.

The track likewise debuts at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart, No. 2 on Digital Song Sales (as it’s the overall top-selling song of the week, downloads and physical copies combined) and No. 22 on Radio Songs. (It starts at No. 17 on Pop Airplay and No. 22 on Adult Pop Airplay.)

“We always said that it was kind of our version of a rock opera,” Rodrigo told Billboard of “Vampire,” which she wrote with her main collaborator Dan Nigro, who solely produced it. “I think as the album was coming together, we were coming up with a bunch of songs that we really liked, but this one always stuck out to me as something that I felt like was honoring my singer-songwriter roots, but felt like an evolution – in a good way that wasn’t too stark. So, I really liked it for that, and it was always one of my favorites.”

Rodrigo’s 3rd No. 1: “Vampire” is Rodrigo’s third Hot 100 No. 1. “Drivers License” dominated for eight weeks, starting upon its debut in January 2021, and “Good 4 U” ruled for a week in its first frame in May 2021. “Vampire” is her fifth top 10, as her debut album Sour also generated “Deja Vu” (No. 3 peak) and “Traitor” (No. 9). All 11 songs from Sour reached the Hot 100’s top 30.

Leader for lead singles: With “Vampire” the lead single from Rodrigo’s sophomore album Guts, expected Sept. 8, after “Drivers License” ushered in Sour, she is the first artist ever to debut the lead single from two career-opening albums at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

‘V’ is for victory: “Vampire” is just the seventh song that begins with the letter “v” to top the Hot 100.

Here the songs that have made such vaunted vaults:

  • “Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo, 2023
  • “Viva La Vida,” Coldplay, 2008
  • “Vision of Love,” Mariah Carey, 1990
  • “Vogue,” Madonna, 1990
  • “Venus,” Bananarama, 1986
  • “Venus,” The Shocking Blue, 1970
  • “Venus,” Frankie Avalon, 1959

(Strange, but it’s the tooth: Rodrigo has the first Hot 100 hit with the word “vampire” in its title.)

Y is for Y2K: Rodrigo was born Feb. 20, 2003. She is the only artist born in the 2000s with multiple Hot 100 No. 1s.

The other acts born since 2000 to have led the Hot 100: Billie Eilish (“Bad Guy,” 2019); Jawsh 865 (“Savage Love [Laxed – Siren Beat]” with Jason Derulo and BTS, 2020); 24kGoldn (“Mood” featuring Iann Dior, 2020); and The Kid LAROI (“Stay” with Justin Bieber, 2021).

“I think the most change I’ve felt was just as a girl, growing up and changing from being a teenager to a 20-year-old,” Rodrigo mused to Billboard of her evolution over the last two years. “All of the maturing and figuring yourself out, that’s just on a normal human-to-human level – I think that was the most surprising thing for me.”

Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” dips to No. 2 on the Hot 100 following 13 weeks at No. 1, the second-longest command this decade, after Harry Styles’ “As It Was” (15 weeks, 2022). “Last Night” spent the last 10 consecutive weeks at No. 1, the best streak since Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” linked 11 weeks on top all in a row in January-March 2020.

“Last Night” drew 74.5 million in radio reach and 29.8 million streams and sold 8,000 June 30-July 6.

“Last Night” tops Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, which employs the same multimetric methodology as the Hot 100, for a 22nd week, the sixth-longest rule since the chart became an all-encompassing genre reflection in 1958; Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line’s “Meant to Be” spent a record 50 frames at No. 1 in 2017-18.

Plus, “Last Night” adds a sixth week atop Billboard’s Songs of the Summer chart, having ranked at No. 1 each week since the survey returned.

Luke Combs’ cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” reverses course to No. 3 from its No. 2 Hot 100 high.

Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” slips to No. 4 from its No. 3 Hot 100 best as it spends a third week atop Radio Songs (92 million, up 2%). The collab concurrently tops the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart for a 45th week, extending the longest reign since the ranking began over a year ago (in partnership with music festival and global brand Afro Nation).

Miley Cyrus’ “Flowers” retreats 4-5 on the Hot 100, after eight weeks at No. 1 beginning upon its debut in January, and Lil Durk’s “All My Life” featuring J. Cole descends 5-6, after it started at its No. 2 peak, as it tops the multimetric Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts for a seventh week each.

Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” bounds 13-7 on the Hot 100, with 30.3 million in all-format airplay audience (up 35%), 14.9 million streams (up 11%) and 3,000 sold (essentially even week-over-week).

The song was released on Swift’s 2019 album Lover and is now being promoted as her newest single. It has been gaining momentum in recent weeks, as Swift has been performing it on her current Eras Tour, her first in which she’s been able to spotlight songs from Lover, which was released shortly before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each concert on the tour is divided into 10 acts, encompassing nine of her LPs; the Lover era kicks off the show, with “Cruel Summer” performed in the opening set.

Nearly four years after Lover’s release, “Cruel Summer” becomes the set’s fourth Hot 100 top 10, joining lead single “Me!” featuring Brendon Urie (No. 2 peak); “You Need to Calm Down” (also No. 2); and the title track (No. 10), all in 2019.

“Cruel Summer” is Swift’s 41st career Hot 100 top 10, the second-most among all acts and the most among women.

Most Hot 100 Top 10s:

  • 68, Drake
  • 41, Taylor Swift
  • 38, Madonna
  • 34, The Beatles
  • 32, Rihanna
  • 30, Michael Jackson
  • 29, Elton John
  • 28, Mariah Carey
  • 28, Stevie Wonder
  • 27, Janet Jackson
  • 26, Justin Bieber
  • 25, Lil Wayne
  • 25, Elvis Presley (whose career start predated the Hot 100’s inception)

Gunna’s “Fukumean” charges 12-8 on the Hot 100, driven most heavily by 20.2 million streams, up 12% and boosted by the July 5 premiere of its official video.

The song is the rapper’s fourth Hot 100 top 10, following “Pushin P” with Future and featuring Young Thug (No. 7, January 2022); “Lemonade” with Internet Money and featuring Don Toliver and NAV (No. 6, November 2020); and “Drip Too Hard” with Lil Baby (No. 4, October 2018).

Swift’s “Karma,” featuring Ice Spice, slips 8-9 on the Hot 100, after it soared to its No. 2 high in June following the release of its remix with Ice Spice.

Rounding out the Hot 100’s top 10, Toosii’s “Favorite Song” falls 6-10, after it hit No. 5.

Again, for all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both Twitter and Instagram and all charts (dated July 15), including the Hot 100 in its entirety, will refresh on Billboard.com Wednesday (July 11).

Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Luminate reviews and authenticates data. In partnership with Billboard, data deemed suspicious or unverifiable is removed, using established criteria, before final chart calculations are made and published.

10 Jul 2023

‘Barbie’ Movie x Crocs: How to Shop the Pink-Themed Shoes

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It really is a Barbie world this summer as more and more of the doll-themed merch hits the shelves. The latest in major collaborations is between the Barbie movie and Crocs. The comfy shoes are getting a pink doll-themed makeover, which is being released on Tuesday (July 11) — and will be the perfect addition to your movie-going outfit once the highly anticipated film drops July 21.

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The two brands teamed up to create a new Barbie-inspired pair of cozy clogs, which will officially drop Tuesday (July 11), but for now you can sign up for text notifications here or check the countdown clock on Footlocker.com. If it’s anything like previous Crocs collaborations, you can expect these to sell out fast. But resale retailers such as StockX and Ebay will most likely have pairs up for grabs if that’s the case.

Crocs took to Instagram on Friday (July 7) to announce the new release and tease the new collaboration.

In the video, you see a pair of platform hot-pink Crocs featuring a glitter sole, light pink upper with the Barbie logo and Barbie-themed Jibbitz charms, including a shimmery pink disco ball. And of course, it sits in front of the iconic Barbie Dreamhouse.

These are expected to sell for $60-$75, and also come in a black and pink platform style, and a white and pink unisex Clog. If you’re antsy to get your hands on some Barbie merch in the meantime, you can check out the Bloomingdale’s Barbie collab or the OPI Barbie nail polish collection that’ll have you thinking pink all summer long.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups on Lizzo’s Yitty Barbie-inspired line, Barbie: The Movie dolls and the best artist-owned beauty brands.

10 Jul 2023

Madonna Says She’s ‘On The Road to Recovery’ In First Statement Since Hospitalization

Madonna issued her first official statement on Monday morning (July 10) in the wake of her hospitalization last month with what was described as a “serious bacterial infection.” In an Instagram post, Madonna thanked her fans for all their positive energy, prayers and words of healing as she navigates this health issue, while assuring her followers that she is on the mend.

“I have felt your love. I’m on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life,” wrote the 64-year-old singer who spent several days in the ICU in late June, forcing her to postpone her career-spanning Celebration world tour.

While Madonna did not get into detail about what is ailing her or her prognosis, she noted that the very first thing she thought of when she awoke in the hospital was her six children. “My second thought was that I did not want to disappoint anyone who bought tickets for my tour,” she continued. “I also didn’t want to let down the people who worked tirelessly with me over the last few months to create my show. I hate to disappoint anyone.”

For now, though, she said, her focus is on her health and getting stronger. “And I assure you, I’ll be back with you as soon as I can!” she promised. “The current plan is to reschedule the North American leg of the tour and to begin in October in Europe.” The post also included a picture of Madonna in which she is staring into the camera while wearing a black long-sleeve t-shirt and sparse makeup.

One of her longtime friends, Donatella Versace, commented on the post, writing, “We are with you all the way, Madonna. Thinking of you and sending you love, power and hugs for a speedy recovery. The world can’t wait to see you on stage again!!! I love you very much.”

Following news of her hospitalization, manager Guy Oseary issued an update on June 24. “Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care,” Oseary wrote. “A full recovery is expected.” At the time, a source close to the situation told Billboard that the singer was already out of the ICU and recovering; Billboard has reached out to reps for Madonna several times since the news broke, but no additional information on her illness or hospitalization has been released to date.

The Celebration Tour was set to launch in Vancouver, B.C. on July 15 at the Rogers Arena. According to Billboard Boxscore, the trek — which was slated to feature a set list covering four decades of hits from a catalog that includes 12 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s and 38 top 10 hits on that chart — was on track to net her more than $100 million. At press time the singer’s official site still listed the original tour dates, with updated routing not yet available.

See Madonna’s post below.

10 Jul 2023

Joaquin Phoenix Kills As The Legendary French Commander In ‘Napoleon’ Trailer

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To some, Napoleon Bonaparte is considered one of the greatest military leaders in the history of mankind, to others he was a power-mad tyrant who went on to create an aristocracy in France.

To us, he’s now Joaquin Phoenix. Earlier today, Sony Pictures released its first trailer for Ridley Scott’s historic action epic centered around the man who led the French Revolution of the late 1700’s, Napoleon, which stars Phoenix as the pint-sized military commander who went on to crown himself as the Emperor of France after the events of the French Revolution.

In the trailer we get a glimpse of what we can expect from the new Ridley Scott epic as we watch Napoleon (Phoenix) put in that 1700’s work on the battlefield complete with cannonballs, muskets, and spiffy felt bicorne hats that someone will try to make popular again after watching this film. The trailer alone already looks Oscar nomination worthy. We’ll have to wait and see if it actually lives up to the bill once it hits theaters Nov. 22.

Check out the trailer to Napoleon below, and let us know if you’ll be checking for it when it drops this coming Thanksgiving Day weekend.



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10 Jul 2023

Joe Jonas Joins Billy Joel for ‘Uptown Girl’ During London Concert: ‘Life Made’

Joe Jonas has made one of the items of his bucket list come true. On Friday (July 7), the Jonas Brothers singer had the chance of a lifetime to perform on stage with Billy Joel at London’s BST Hyde Park, and took fans behind the journey on social media in a video posted to his Instagram.

“I just finished soundcheck. I’m doing something really exciting today. Bucket list. Major bucket list. Quite nervous, but the person I sang with is incredible and made me feel very comfortable,” the 33-year-old said in a video leading up to the performance. “The sun is officially down or just about to be down. I’m walking to stage. My friend is on his last song. Can you hear it? And I’m about to go join him up there. Wish me luck!”

The video then cut to Jonas being introduced and brought onstage for Joel’s 1983 hit “Uptown Girl.” Joel and Jonas joined forces for the single’s infectious ending chorus. “You know I’m in love/ With an uptown girl/ My uptown girl/ You know I’m in love/ With an uptown girl,” the pair finished. After concluding the track, Jonas and Joel embraced for a quick hug before the Disney Channel alum left the stage.

“This still feels unreal,” Jonas captioned the video. “Thank you to my friend @billyjoel for having me on stage to sing ‘Uptown Girl’ with you tonight in Hyde Park. You’ve been a big inspiration to me and this was a bucket list moment. Life made.”

Check out clips of Jonas performing “Uptown Girl” with Billy Joel below.

10 Jul 2023

Here Are Myke Towers’ ‘Lala’ Lyrics Translated Into English

Myke Tower‘s “LALA,” off his album La Vida Es Una, is the latest Spanish-language song to go viral on TikTok. With more than one million posts on the social media platform, the reggaetón-powered song took off on streaming services, including Spotify, where it became the No. 1 song on its Top 50 Global chart on Sunday (May 9).

Released in April, La Vida Es Una captured the Puerto Rican artist his third top 10 studio album on Billboard‘s Top Latin Albums chart. Meanwhile, “LALA” — which finds Myke Towers narrating a NSFW rendezvous with a lover — debuted at No. 25 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart and this week, it enters Hot Latin Songs at No. 50.

“I want to show my people that I’m in a new level of creating and I don’t want to keep in my comfort zone,” he explained to Billboard about La Vida Es Una. “Like, I always want to do new things. This album, some people are going to have to listen to it a couple of times to get used to it. People always think of me making only hip-hop or trap music or just like reggaeton, but in this one I want it to be different.”

Below, check out the “Lala” lyrics translated into English:

La-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la

Everything is good, you don’t have to stress
I will never leave you alone
I was hooked since the first time I saw her
I fell in love when I danced with her
She had been wanting to get close for a long time
Put her back against the wall
If I go down she knows what I’ll do

La-la-la-la-la-la
You want it mami (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Her eyes change (la-la-la-la-la-la)
I look at her and she licks her red lipstick (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Her waist is loose (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Baby, if I grab you (la-la-la-la-la-la)
I’ll take you to new heights (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Let me know and I’ll pick you up (la-la-la-la-la-la)

She let me drive
You’ll always know when I arrive to a place
I was crowned since I was little
It looks good on photo but in person even better
She took one too many drinks
After the red wine she took a pause
When she was going for her fifth
I took her cruising around the neighborhood in the KYMCO
When they see me up front, they become astonished

She does it alone
She’s already turning someone else on as this one burns down
She’s calling my attention because she wants me to do it

La-la-la-la-la-la
You want it mami (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Her eyes change (la-la-la-la-la-la)
I look at her and she licks her red lipstick (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Her waist is loose (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Baby, if I grab you (la-la-la-la-la-la)
I’ll take you to new heights (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Let me know and I’ll pick you up (la-la-la-la-la-la)

When something is for you, it’s inevitable
Baby, I know you want it
Let’s do as if there was no television or cable
Your gaze is to blame for
They’re looking at us, let’s go
She told me, “Don’t think about it to much and give it to me”
By the look on her face, you can tell she’s enjoying it
The neighbors are looking

I love it when you look mad
She fills my bullet cartridge
And even left the weapon in the living room 
I was focused on

La-la-la-la-la-la
I’m your Carmelo and you’re my (la-la-la-la-la-la)
When I go down (la-la-la-la-la-la)
She always asks me (la-la-la-la-la-la)
I never stop (la-la-la-la-la-la)
She likes the (la-la-la-la-la-la)
I make her go crazy with (la-la-la-la-la-la)
She touches herself when (la-la-la-la-la-la)
Looking at her and doing (la-la-la-la-la-la)

I’m your Carmelo and you’re my
When I go down
She always asks me
I never stop
She likes the
I make her go crazy with
She touches herself when
Looking at her and doing

10 Jul 2023

Nicki Minaj Rejected Several Songs She ‘Didn’t Love’ Before Choosing ‘Barbie World’ With Ice Spice

Of course, OG Barb Nicki Minaj was going to be a part of the new Barbie movie, but that doesn’t mean that she was going to hop on just any song that came her way. As she graced the pink carpet for the world premiere of Barbie on Sunday (July 9), Minaj spilled some tea about the process behind her and Ice Spice’s collaboration for the film’s soundtrack.

“There were a couple songs that I didn’t love,” Minaj revealed to Entertainment Tonight. “This ‘Barbie’ sample, I loved it. I just wanted it to have a dope drum, and so the one that they sent me, I loved! And I jumped on it right away.” The song in question was “Barbie World,” a collaboration with New York rapper Ice Spice that featured production contributions from RiotUSA and a sample of AQUA’s seminal “Barbie Girl.”

The rapper also called her inclusion in the project a “very full circle moment.” “I’ve been saying ‘Barbie’ my whole career,” she told ET.

“Barbie World” is currently the highest charting song from the Barbie soundtrack. The song debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Minaj’s 23rd top 10 hit and Ice Spice’s fourth. The soundtrack single also marks the second collaboration between the two artists; the pair linked up earlier this year for a remix of Ice’s “Princess Diana,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100.

In addition to Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, the soundtrack for the Greta Gerwig-helmed film also boasts a slew of pop music’s biggest and brightest stars. Executive produced by Grammy and Oscar winner Mark Ronson, Barbie The Album is set to feature contributions from Dua Lipa, Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish, Karol G, Lizzo, Khalid, Gayle, Fifty Fifty, Kaliii, Haim, Tame Impala, Charli XCX and more.

Check out a clip of Nicki’s pink carpet interview below:

10 Jul 2023

HHW Gaming: Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Game From New EA Studio Cliffhanger Games Confirmed

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'Black Panther' Game From EA/Cliffhanger Games Confirmed

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It’s official, de Bleck Pantha is getting his own standalone video game.

Wakanda Forever!

On the heels of the 57th anniversary of the Black Panther’s Marvel Comics’ debut, Monday, July 10, Cliffhanger Games, a new studio, is working on a third-person video game for the iconic superhero.

Reports of T’Challa’s standalone video game adventure first hit the internet in July 2022. Now we know the new triple-A development studio based in Seattle is up to delivering a Black Panther video game that will hopefully be up in the ranks with other Marvel video games like Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and criminally slept on Guardians of The Galaxy.

Per Marvel, the studio’s mission “is to build an expansive and reactive world that empowers players to experience what it is like to take on the mantle of Wakanda’s protector, the Black Panther.”

Development on the game will be led by Kevin Stephens (Monolith Productions), with a team full of talent who worked on popular titles like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Halo Infinite, God of War, Call of Duty, and others.

“We’re dedicated to delivering fans a definitive and authentic Black Panther experience, giving them more agency and control over their narrative than they have ever experienced in a story-driven video game. Wakanda is a rich Super Hero sandbox, and our mission is to develop an epic world for players who love Black Panther and want to explore the world of Wakanda as much as we do,” said Stephens.

Cliffhanger Games & Marvel Are Working Closely Together On Black Panther

When it comes to comic book IP, fans are demanding to please because they expect either the movies, original series, or games to meet the standards of the comics.

Smith ensures they will hit that mark, confirming Cliffhanger Games and Marvel have been working closely together on the game, stating “to ensure that we craft every aspect of Wakanda, its technology, its heroes, and our own original story with the attention to detail and authenticity that the world of Black Panther deserves.”

He continues, “It’s an incredibly rare opportunity to build a new team around the values of diversity, collaboration, and empowerment,” said Kevin. “We want our game to enable players to feel what it’s like to be worthy of the Black Panther mantle in unique, story-driven ways, and we want Cliffhanger Games to empower everyone on our team as we collaborate to bring this amazing world to life.”

Reception To The News

Unsurprisingly, fans are happy to hear about Black Panther officially getting a video game. Take that superhero fatigue. We got a taste of what it’s like to control King T’Challa in Crystal Dynamic’s disappointing Marvel’s Avengers in a well-received War For Wakanda expansion.

There is also the news of the mysterious Captain America and Black Panther video game.

If we have any concerns, we want to see all of the Black and Brown video game development talent working on this title, and it’s only fitting. Now when it comes to that, the pickings are slim. We know that we are not naive, but they are out there, and to see concerted effort would be very much appreciated.

So far, it looks like Cliffhanger Games is on the right track. Jercye Dianingana, a 3D Senior Environment Artist II at Cliffhanger Games, was happy to reveal he was working on the Black Panther game.

We love to see it because we are rooting for everyone Black. ALWAYS!

You can see more reactions in the gallery below.

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10 Jul 2023

Watch Cardi B Twerk in a Bubble Bath & in Front of the Eiffel Tower to ‘Point Me 2’ Remix

No matter where she is in the world, Cardi B will be Cardi B. With a new Instagram video, the rapper shared a compilation of clips showing off her twerking skills in different locations — including none other than the Eiffel Tower in Paris … and her bubble bath.

In the first clip, Cardi B excitedly finds a spot in front of the famous Paris landmark, looking exceptionally casual in a white bathrobe and slippers as she proceeds to throw it back for the camera. In another clip, she squats and twerks in front of her luxurious bed; in another, she wears next to nothing while sensually shaking her stuff in a bubble bath.

“SHE PLAYIN WAP , SHE THROWIN CAT IN THE UBER BLACK !!!…… by the way that’s my bedroom,” Cardi captioned the Saturday (July 8) video, using lyrics from her new “Point Me 2” remix with FendiDa Rapper.

Offset chimed in with a slew of heart-eye emojis in the comment section, further proving to fans that all is well with the couple following the Migos rapper’s recent accusation that Cardi had cheated on him. The pair also seemed to be on good terms at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week, cozying up for photos at the Balenciaga runway show.

Prior to PFW, though, Offset sent the rumor mill into a tailspin by alleging on his Instagram Story that his wife had been intimate with another man. But Cardi almost immediately shut it down, saying on Twitter Spaces that a discrete affair would have been implausible in the first place given how famous she is.

“So please boy, stop acting stupid,” she’d added, addressing Offset directly. “Stop acting stupid. Going crazy over a f–king space. Don’t play with me. What the f–k. Stop playing. That’s all I’m gonna motherf–king say.”

See Cardi’s post below: