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  • Nigeria’s global superstar Asake reveals new look

    Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Asake, known for his infectious rhythms and captivating performances, is making headlines again—this time for his striking new look and swirling rumours about a potential departure from his record label, YBNL Nation.

    The new hair: A bold statement

    Asake, whose real name is Ahmed Ololade, has always been celebrated for his bold and experimental style, both musically and fashionably. The singer recently debuted a fresh hairstyle that has his fans buzzing across social media. Known for his signature dreadlocks, Asake has opted for a more refined, shorter look that’s already setting trends. The new hairstyle was unveiled during a recent performance in Lagos, where he dazzled the audience not only with his high-energy setlist but also with his refreshed appearance.

    Fans and fashion enthusiasts alike have praised Asake for embracing change and redefining his image. Some even speculate that the new hair signifies a new chapter in his career, fueling excitement for what’s to come.

    Rumours of a label split

    However, alongside the excitement about his revamped look, rumours have begun circulating that Asake might be parting ways with his record label, YBNL Nation, led by music mogul Olamide. YBNL Nation has been instrumental in shaping Asake’s meteoric rise, providing a platform for his chart-topping hits such as ‘Sungba’ and ‘Peace Be Unto You’. The rumours gained traction after Asake’s cryptic social media posts and his noticeable absence from some recent YBNL-related activities. Industry insiders have been speculating about tensions between the artist and the label, though neither party has released an official statement to confirm or deny the claims.

    What’s next for Asake?

    Whilst fans eagerly await clarity on Asake’s label status, many are optimistic about his future. Whether he remains with YBNL Nation or ventures into new territory, Asake’s talent and charisma ensure that his career trajectory will remain upward. If the hairstyle and rumours indicate anything, it’s that Asake is a man poised for reinvention—both personally and professionally. In the meantime, Asake continues to dominate the airwaves, with his latest single climbing charts and his performances drawing massive crowds. As fans and critics dissect every detail of his evolving journey, one thing is certain: Asake’s star power is undeniable, and the best is yet to come.

  • K-pop group NewJeans sued by record label

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    In a significant escalation of the ongoing dispute between K-pop girl group NewJeans and their management label, ADOR—a subsidiary of HYBE—has filed a preliminary injunction to prevent the group from engaging in independent promotional activities without company approval. This legal action, submitted to the Seoul Central District Court, follows ADOR’s December 3, 2024, lawsuit seeking judicial confirmation of the validity of its exclusive contracts with NewJeans. The label contends that the group’s attempts to unilaterally terminate their contracts and pursue independent advertising agreements have caused confusion and potential harm to third parties, including advertisers.

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    The conflict became public on November 28, 2024, when NewJeans held a press conference announcing their departure from ADOR, citing “mistreatment” and “manipulation” by the agency. Member Hanni stated that ADOR “has neither the ability nor the will to protect” NewJeans, and that remaining with the agency would only prolong their psychological distress. In response, ADOR maintained that the exclusive contracts remain in full effect and expressed a desire for open communication with the group. The label emphasized that unilateral termination of contracts without proper legal procedures could undermine trust and investment in the K-pop industry.

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    Despite the legal proceedings, ADOR asserts its commitment to supporting NewJeans, stating that it continues to provide necessary resources and has plans for future activities, including a studio album release and fan meetings. The label has expressed its intent to fully communicate with the NewJeans members as these plans progress. This case highlights the complexities of artist-management relationships in the K-pop industry and may set a precedent for how similar disputes are handled in the future.

  • American Airlines baggage change

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    American Airlines is set to implement significant changes to its carry-on baggage policy in 2025, aligning with stricter international standards and aiming to streamline operations. Currently, passengers are permitted one personal item and one carry-on bag. The personal item must fit under the seat in front and not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches, whilst the carry-on bag is limited to 22 x 14 x 9 inches, including handles and wheels.

    The forthcoming policy adjustments are expected to reduce the allowable dimensions for both personal items and carry-on bags. This change is in response to recent regulatory updates in European airports, which have introduced more stringent carry-on size restrictions. By adopting these international standards, American Airlines aims to minimise delays caused by overcrowded overhead bins and enhance overall passenger comfort.

    Travelers should be aware that enforcement of these size limitations can vary by airport and aircraft type. Airports like Miami International have been noted for strict enforcement, often requiring passengers to check bags that marginally exceed the specified dimensions. Additionally, certain items, such as lithium batteries and large drones, are prohibited in carry-on luggage due to safety regulations.

    To prepare for these changes, passengers are advised to measure their luggage to ensure compliance with the new size restrictions and to review the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines on prohibited items. Staying informed about these updates will help travelers avoid potential inconveniences and ensure a smoother travel experience.

  • Bad Bunny’s ‘Baile Inolvidable’ lyrics (English)

    Read the lyrics to Puerto Rican global superstar Bad Bunny’s latest album single ‘Baile Inolvidable’ in English.

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    [Intro]
    I thought I would grow old with you
    In another life, in another world it may be
    In this one, all that remains is to leave one day
    And only see you in the evening
    If you see me alone and sad, don’t talk to me
    If you see me alone and sad, I’m guilty
    Life is a party that ends one day
    And you were my unforgettable dance
    And you were my unforgettable dance
    Eh-eh, eh-eh
    Eh-eh, eh-eh

    [Interlude: Jacobo Morales]
    While one is alive
    One must love as much as one can

    [Chorus]
    I thought I would grow old with you
    In another life, in another world it may be
    In this one, all that remains is to leave one day
    And look up to the sky to see if I see you fall
    If you see me alone and sad, don’t talk to me
    If you see me alone and sad, I’m guilty
    Life is a party that ends one day
    And you were my unforgettable dance

    [Proverb]
    No, I can’t forget you
    No, I can’t I can erase
    You taught me to love
    You taught me to dance
    No, I can’t forget you
    No, I can’t erase you
    You taught me to love
    You taught me to dance

    [Verse 1]
    Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, hey
    Tell me how I can forget you
    There’s a new step I want to teach you
    At night I can’t even sleep
    All I do is dream of you

    [Refrain]
    No, I can’t forget you
    No, I can’t erase you
    You taught me to love
    You taught me to dance

    [Verse 2]
    How you kissed me, how I did it to you
    How you looked at me, you turned me on
    It feels bad not to have you close
    The new mom is fine, but it’s not your little mouth
    My devil, my angel, my crazy girl
    My devil, my angel, my crazy girl, hey

    [Interlude]
    ‘It sounds like a bastard
    Let’s do it again’
    Like last night, like last night
    Tan-tan, ta-na-na, ta-na-na
    Squeeze, kid, squeeze
    There, there, there, let’s go there!

    [Proverb]
    No, I can’t forget you
    No, I can’t erase you
    You taught me to love
    You taught me to dance

    [Verse 3]
    Oh, I can sleep with anyone
    But I don’t want to wake up with anyone
    Only with you, with you
    I dance with you, just with you
    A kiss wherever you are, wherever you are, baby

    [Proverb]
    No, I can’t forget you
    No, I can’t erase you
    You taught me to love
    You taught me to dance

    [Verse 4]
    And I had many girlfriends
    But like you, none
    I no longer have my sun, I spend time on the moon
    If I think about you, I jump into one
    Eh-eh, my devil, my angel, my crazy girl
    My devil, my angel, my crazy girl, eh-eh

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  • Bad Bunny’s ‘Baile Inolvidable’ lyrics (Spanish)

    Read the lyrics to Puerto Rican global superstar Bad Bunny’s latest album single ‘Baile Inolvidable’ in Spanish.

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    [Intro]
    Pensaba que contigo iba a envejecer
    En otra vida, en otro mundo podrá ser
    En esta solo queda irme un día
    Y solamente verte en el atardecer
    Si me ven solo y triste, no me hablen
    Si me ven solo y triste, soy culpable
    La vida es una fiesta que un día termina
    Y fuiste tú mi baile inolvidable
    Y fuiste tú mi baile inolvidable
    Eh-eh, eh-eh
    Eh-eh, eh-eh

    [Interludio: Jacobo Morales]
    Mientras uno está vivo
    Uno debe amar lo más que pueda

    [Coro]
    Pensaba que contigo iba a envejecer
    En otra vida, en otro mundo podrá ser
    En esta solo queda irme un día
    Y ver pa’l cielo a ver si te veo caer
    Si me ven solo y triste, no me hablen
    Si me ven solo y triste, soy culpable
    La vida es una fiesta que un día termina
    Y fuiste tú mi baile inolvidable

    [Refrán]
    No, no te puedo olvidar
    No, no te puedo borrar
    Tú me enseñaste a querer
    Me enseñaste a bailar
    No, no te puedo olvidar
    No, no te puedo borrar
    Tú me enseñaste a querer
    Me enseñaste a bailar

    [Verso 1]
    Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, ey
    Dime cómo le hago pa’ olvidarte
    Hay un paso nuevo que quiero enseñarte
    En las noche’ ya ni puedo dormir
    Lo que hago es soñarte

    [Refrán]
    No, no te puedo olvidar
    No, no te puedo borrar
    Tú me enseñaste a querer
    Me enseñaste a bailar

    [Verso 2]
    Cómo tú me besabas, cómo yo te lo hacía
    Cómo tú me mirabas, bellaquito me ponía
    Se siente feo no tenerte cerquita
    La nueva mama bien, pero no es tu boquita
    Mi diabla, mi ángel, mi loquita
    Mi diabla, mi ángel, mi loquita, ey

    [Interludio]
    ‘To suena cabrón
    Vamo’ a hacerlo otra ve’
    Como anoche, como anoche
    Tan-tan, ta-na-na, ta-na-na
    Aprieta, chamaquito, aprieta
    ¡Ahí, ahí, ahí, vamo’ allá!

    [Refrán]
    No, no te puedo olvidar
    No, no te puedo borrar
    Tú me enseñaste a querer
    Me enseñaste a bailar

    [Verso 3]
    Ay, yo con cualquiera me puedo acostar
    Pero no con cualquiera quiero despertar
    Solo con usted, con usted
    Yo bailo con usted, na’ más con usted
    Un beso donde estés, donde estés, bebé

    [Refrán]
    No, no te puedo olvidar
    No, no te puedo borrar
    Tú me enseñaste a querer
    Me enseñaste a bailar

    [Verso 4]
    Y yo tenía muchas novia’
    Pero como tú, ninguna
    Ya no tengo mi sol, me paso en la luna
    Si te pienso, me tiro de una
    Eh-eh, mi diabla, mi ángel, mi loquita
    Mi diabla, mi ángel, mi loquita, eh-eh

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  • Justin Bieber teases potential music comeback

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    Justin Bieber is reportedly preparing to make a significant return to the music scene in 2025. According to Matthew Belloni of Puck News, the Canadian singer-songwriter is expected to release new material, marking his first major project since the 2021 album ‘Justice’. In recent months, Bieber has been hinting at his musical comeback. In October 2024, he shared a series of photos on Instagram, including images of himself in a recording studio and a picture with his wife, Hailey Bieber. These posts fueled speculation about his return to music.

    Additionally, Bieber made a surprise appearance at Don Toliver’s concert in Los Angeles in October 2024, performing their collaborative track ‘Private Landing’. This performance further indicated his readiness to reengage with the music industry. Beyond his professional endeavours, Bieber has been focusing on his personal life. In August 2024, he and Hailey welcomed their first child, Jack Blues Bieber. The couple has been enjoying parenthood, with sources noting that they are more in love than ever.

    Whilst an official release date for Bieber’s new music has not been announced, fans are eagerly anticipating his return. His previous album, ‘Justice’, received critical acclaim and commercial success, and expectations are high for his upcoming projects.

  • Rosé and Bruno Mars’ mega-hit ‘APT’ reaches platinum status

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    Rosé, a member of the renowned K-pop group BLACKPINK, and American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars have achieved a significant milestone with their collaborative single ‘APT’. The track has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over one million units sold in the United States. This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy as it comes less than three months after the song’s release on October 18, 2024.

    ‘APT’ serves as the lead single from Rosé’s debut studio album, ‘Rosie’, which was released on December 6, 2024. The song has garnered international acclaim, topping charts in several countries. It debuted at number one on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excluding US Charts, marking Rosé’s second chart-topping single on these platforms. In Australia, ‘APT’ became the first song by a solo female K-pop artist to reach number one on the ARIA Singles Chart. Additionally, it peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, making Rosé the first female K-pop soloist to enter the top ten in the United Kingdom. In the United States, the single debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, making Rosé the first female K-pop artist to enter the chart’s top ten.

    The rapid success of ‘APT’ has further solidified Rosé’s position in the global music scene. By November 2024, her rising popularity led to over fifty million monthly listeners on Spotify, breaking the record for the highest number of monthly listeners by a K-pop act on the platform.

    This platinum certification not only underscores the song’s widespread popularity but also highlights the successful collaboration between Rosé and Bruno Mars, blending diverse musical styles and appealing to a broad audience.

  • St Panther’s ‘These Days’ lyrics

    Read the lyrics to Los Angeles singer-songwriter and musician St Panther’s record ‘These Days’ in English.

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    You might just think I might just hold back this time (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    But, baby, I gotta keep it moving
    ‘Cause lately, I’m up way too late (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    I spend all my nights waiting for sleeping (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    I just don’t get rest, no, now baby (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    Oh, this is real (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    I might just need you to speak a word to me (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    And set me free (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    ‘Cause these days keep moving (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    Moving on (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    And I just can’t keep looking back (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    I gotta keep it moving (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    ‘Cause these days keep moving (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    Moving on (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    And I just can’t keep looking back (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    I gotta keep it moving, gotta be strong, (ooh-oh-oh-ah) ooh
    Strong blood pumping through my veins (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    For days, I misbehave (ooh-oh-oh-ah), oh, wow, ooh, hey
    Please don’t judge me, baby (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    You gotta work through the mud, oh (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    And please don’t leave me, baby (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    ‘Cause I wanna fly with you (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    Please don’t leave me, baby (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    Please don’t leave me, baby (ooh-oh-oh-ah), please don’t leave
    ‘Cause these days keep moving (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    Moving on (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    And I just can’t keep looking back (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    I gotta keep it moving (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    ‘Cause these days keep moving (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    Moving on (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    And I just can’t keep looking back (ooh-oh-oh-ah)
    I gotta keep it moving (ooh-oh-oh-ah), you gotta be strong too
    Ooh-oh-oh-ah, ooh-oh-oh-ah
    Ooh-oh-oh-ah, ooh-oh-oh-ah…

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  • ANOHNI and the Johnsons’ ‘Why Am I Alive Now?’ lyrics

    Read the lyrics to ANOHNI and the Johnsons’ record ‘Why Am I Alive Now?’ in English.

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    Why am I alive now?
    I don’t want to be witness
    Seeing all of this duress
    Aching of our world
    Why am I alive now?
    Why am I alive?
    I don’t want to feel this
    Aching color of our world
    Why am I alive now?
    Watching all this going down
    All the animals around
    Watching nature swoon and sigh
    Watching all the water dry
    Watch the sky fall to the Earth
    Birds and insects looking for
    For a place to hide
    Why am I alive to watch this duress?
    Why am I seeing this stress?
    Hide me from my disease
    Why am I alive now?
    Seems there’s nothing left to hold
    Except keep trying to accept
    Hour after lonely hour (hour after lonely hour)
    Collecting my mind
    How did I arrive here?
    I don’t know much of anything
    Except that you will take my life
    I don’t know why, I don’t know why
    I don’t want to see your face
    Meeting me when it’s too late
    Many people falling
    Many people sighing
    Once everything was a part of me
    How did I come to be?
    Now everything’s gone to the floor
    And all I ever want is more
    Feel the trees begin to leave
    Smoke swallow each mountain side
    A rail of tears leads to the sea
    No more footsteps in the sand
    All our memories are sinking
    Into un-living
    I don’t know, I don’t kn-kn-know
    I don’t
    I don’t know
    I don’t kn-kn-know
    I don’t know
    I don’t know
    I don’t know
    Why am I alive here?
    I don’t know much of anything
    I don’t know, I don’t know
    I don’t know, I don’t know
    I don’t know, I don’t know
    I do not know
    I don’t know why I’m alive now
    I don’t know why I’m alive now
    I don’t know
    I don’t know why I’m alive now

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  • Merveille’s ‘Paquetà’ lyrics (English)

    Read the lyrics to sultry and viral French Urban Pop/R&B artist Merveille’s popular track ‘Paquetà’ in English.

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    It’s still official and still the same
    I’m in a dirty mess
    And mom does nothing but pray
    I forgot the years, the years when I screwed up
    I don’t know if I call them “friends”
    They behave like my enemies
    I make you dance like Paquetá
    And since they’re mad at me
    They say I’ll never have platinum (platinum)
    I don’t know if I call them “friends”
    They behave like my enemies
    I sing the melody to save myself
    Will I ever be saved, dad?
    I make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I make you dance like Lucas (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I make you dance like Lucas (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    At first, they weren’t there (not there)
    Even those under the sheets (sheets)
    Talk and talk again, even if my head is no longer there
    No, I can’t get lost, no, I can’t get lost
    They’ll talk and talk again even if my body is no longer there
    They pretend not to recognize me
    But when I’m in front of them they scream “Merveille and SOS?”
    They pretend they want to put it on me
    But when I’m in front of them they pretend not to recognize me
    I’ll make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Lucas (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Lucas (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Lucas (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Lucas (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Lucas (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I’ll make you dance like make you dance like Lucas (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I make you dance like Paquetá (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    I make you dance like Lucas (ah, ah, ah, ah-eh)
    Ah-eh
    Ah-eh, eh
    Ah, ah, ah, ah-eh
    Ah-eh
    Ah-eh, eh

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