A24 released the trailer for 'Mother Mary,' a film directed by David Lowery featuring original music by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX, and FKA twigs, starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, with the music performed by Hathaway in the film.
King Combs, son of hip hop legend Diddy, says he intends to create his own original music but admits it's hard to resist using samples from his father's iconic tunes. He has found success with sampled tracks like "Can't Stop, Won't Stop" and "How You Want It?" and may continue to lean into past songs for future tracks. Despite the ongoing debate about the innovation of sampling, King Combs believes the public reception is proof of its success.
Rihanna will star as Smurfette in an upcoming untitled "Smurfs" animated film, where she will also create and perform original music and serve as a producer. The film will be released on February 14, 2025, and will be directed by Chris Miller and Matt Landon. The screenplay was written by Pam Brady, and Ryan Harris, Laurence “Jay” Brown, and Tyran “Ty-Ty” Smith will produce. This will be Rihanna's second animated feature and her first time voicing a character in the "Smurfs" franchise.