Rap superstar Jay-Z has reportedly set a new box office record for a rapper, generating more than 42 million US dollars from three sold-out concerts at Yankee Stadium in New York.
According to TouringData, the July performances attracted nearly 137,000 fans and celebrated the anniversaries of his albums Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.
The opening concert alone grossed more than 14 million dollars, becoming Jay-Z's highest-earning single performance.
The shows featured guest appearances from Beyoncé, Rihanna, Pharrell Williams and several other major artistes.
Duane “Keefe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the 1996 murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur.
The 63-year-old received the sentence in a Las Vegas courtroom on Tuesday, following his first-degree murder conviction in August.
Prosecutors argued that Davis orchestrated the fatal drive-by shooting following an altercation involving his nephew and Shakur.
Davis, who has been in custody since 2023, has indicated that he intends to appeal his conviction.
Grand Theft Auto VI could arrive on PC in the first quarter of 2027, according to four industry sources cited by GamesBeat.
Rockstar Games has yet to confirm a PC release date, with the game scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles on November 19.
The reported timeline would mark a shorter wait than previous Rockstar releases, including GTA V and Red Dead Redemption II.
Meanwhile, Rockstar continues to tease original soundtrack tracks, while GTA VI’s online mode is reportedly expected to arrive next year.
Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly taken to hospital over the weekend after suffering a head injury while serving his prison sentence in New Jersey.
According to TMZ, the 56-year-old music mogul was transported from Fort Dix prison early Saturday morning. He was conscious, and the injury was not considered life-threatening.
The incident follows reports that Combs was placed in solitary confinement amid allegations of receiving special privileges and contraband in prison.
The cause of his injury remains unclear, and his representatives have not commented.
American rapper Soulja Boy has hinted at a possible run for the US presidency in 2028.
The Crank That rapper shared a photo of himself standing in front of an American flag on social media, accompanied by the caption “Soulja Boy 2028.”
He outlined four key priorities, including economic opportunities, criminal justice reform, education, and the future of technology and artificial intelligence.
However, the rapper has not formally announced a presidential campaign.
American actress Selma Blair has reportedly been arrested following an alleged disturbance aboard a Delta Airlines flight to New York.
According to TMZ, Blair allegedly attempted to open an aircraft door mid-flight before punching and biting two flight attendants who intervened.
She is also accused of kicking a police officer during her arrest after the plane landed safely at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Authorities have not confirmed what charges the actress may face.
Jamaican dancehall artiste Shaneil Muir is celebrating a resurgence in her music career, with several of her songs gaining popularity across social media and YouTube.
Muir recently emerged as the only female artiste among Jamaica's top 15 entertainers on YouTube over a three-month period, while also placing two songs in the island's top 20.
Muir said her recent success reflects greater confidence, creative freedom and personal growth.
She says her focus is now on building a lasting career, producing authentic music and inspiring other female artistes.
Jamaican dancehall artiste Chronic Law has released his latest single, Invisible Scars, as he continues to enjoy strong performances on digital platforms.
The artiste currently holds two spots in Jamaica's YouTube Trending Top 10, with Small Talk at number six, attracting over 608,000 views in eight days.
Meanwhile, Fi the Streets sits at number nine, with more than 2.9 million views over the past four weeks.
Vybz Kartel, Masicka, Chronixx and Buju Banton are among the Jamaican artistes in contention for Best Reggae Album at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Kartel is seeking a third consecutive nomination with God & Time, while Masicka’s Forever Reign and Chronixx’s Exile are also in the running.
Other contenders include Alkaline, Beenie Man, Shaggy, Protoje, Runkus, Ai Milly, Capleton and Yaksta.
First-round voting runs from October 12 to 22, with Grammy nominations set to be announced on November 16.
The Recording Academy has welcomed more than 2,300 new voting members ahead of the upcoming Grammy Awards season, bringing its total voting membership to nearly 16,000 music professionals.
The Academy says its 2026 intake reflects greater diversity, with 53 percent identifying as people of colour, 54 percent aged 39 and under, and 33 percent identifying as women.
The new members include artistes, songwriters, producers and sound engineers who will help determine future Grammy nominees and winners.
The announcement comes as the first round of Grammy voting opens today, October 12.
