Pop superstar Mariah Carey has secured a legal victory after a New York judge dismissed a 20-million-dollar defamation lawsuit filed by her brother, Morgan Carey.
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The highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, with economists warning it could cost the United States economy approximately one billion dollars in lost productivity.
One estimate suggests as many as 1.5 million Americans could miss work to play the game, while human resources company BambooHR reports a significant increase in vacation requests around the launch date.
The game is also projected to generate billions in sales, with analysts estimating up to 37 million copies could be sold during its first week.
Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.
Grammy Award-winning reggae artiste Shaggy has released a new remix of his single Boom Body, produced by French DJ and producer Shaz.
The remix, released through Ranch Entertainment and VP Records, gives the track a fresh electronic dance sound influenced by the growing Shatta music genre.
The original song features Akon and Aidonia, while the new version blends traditional dancehall rhythms with high-energy club production.
Shaggy says the collaboration brings a different energy to the record while maintaining its Jamaican dancehall foundation.
Dancehall legend Super Cat's classic album Boops! is set for a digital reissue on November 20 through VP Records, celebrating an important chapter in the artiste's rise to international fame.
The album features the iconic hit Boops, which popularised the Jamaican slang term for a sugar daddy and became a major dancehall anthem.
Music executives say the song originated on the Stereo Mars sound system before being recorded by producer Winston Riley, with its success helping inspire the launch of Skengdon Records.
The reissue forms part of a wider project celebrating the Skengdon legacy, with a special anthology planned for early 2027.
Hip-hop mogul JAY-Z is reportedly preparing to headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show in Los Angeles.
According to entertainment publication Puck, the rapper has selected himself for the performance, with Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber also reportedly considered.
JAY-Z's Roc Nation has partnered with the NFL to produce the halftime show since 2019, overseeing performances by major artistes, including Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny.
The reported booking follows a successful year of anniversary concerts celebrating JAY-Z's albums Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint.
Neither the NFL nor Roc Nation has officially confirmed the halftime performance.
Rapper Cardi B has made her debut on NPR's popular Tiny Desk concert series, performing some of her biggest hits alongside a live band.
The performance featured songs from her album Am I the Drama?, including Hello and ErrTime, along with fan favourites Up, Bodak Yellow and I Like It.
Meanwhile, Cardi B has revealed plans to return to the studio in November to work on her next album.
The Grammy-winning artiste is also planning another tour in 2027, with potential performances across North America and Europe.
The family of late neo-soul singer D'Angelo has announced plans to release a posthumous album featuring previously unheard music.
His brother, Luther Archer, confirmed that at least six tracks have already been completed, with additional material available from the singer's extensive catalogue of unreleased recordings.
The family is also considering releasing previously unheard collaborations with Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige.
Archer says several projects could emerge from D'Angelo's musical archives, although no official release date has been announced.
Canadian rapper Drake's team has denied allegations that he stole the chorus of his song Janice STFU, following a lawsuit filed by music producer Aviel Hirschfield.
Hirschfield claims he recorded the chorus in January and submitted it to producers associated with Drake, but received neither credit nor compensation after the song was released in May.
Drake's representatives have rejected the allegations, insisting the rapper wrote the song himself and has no connection to Hirschfield.
The track appears on Drake's album ICEMAN, while the legal dispute remains ongoing.
Dancehall artiste D’Angel is the latest entertainer to receive keys to the city of Tamarac and Broward County in Florida, in recognition of her contribution to Jamaican culture.
An emotional D’Angel said the recognition was not just about her, but also the people who have stood by her throughout her journey.
In recent months, several Jamaican entertainers have received similar honours from the city of Tamarac and Broward County, these include Nadine Sutherland, Buju Banton, Spragga Benz, Beenie Man, Busy Signal and Wayne Wonder.
Barbadian jockey Juan Crawford is on course to secure his second championship title at Fort Erie in Canada, following an impressive performance during the penultimate week of racing.
Crawford rode five winners to take his season total to 36 victories, establishing an unbeatable 21-win lead over nearest rival Kirk Johnson, who has 15.
With just two racing days remaining, Crawford is set to claim his second title, having previously been crowned champion jockey in 2020.
