With a career as colossal and enduring as Eddie Murphy‘s, there aren’t many unconquered corners. This festive season sees the funnyman add another notch to his belt by starring in his first holiday movie, ‘Candy Cane Lane.’

The film tells the tale of Chris (Murphy) – a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest.

After unintentionally striking a deal with a calculated elf to heighten his chances of winning the competition, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and spreads chaos around town.

Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children are tasked with racing against the clock to undo the elf’s spell.

‘Candy Cane Lane’ reunites Murphy with director Reginald Hudlin and producer Brian Grazer for the first time since their 1992 smash, ‘Boomerang.’

Ahead of its December 1 debut on Amazon‘s Prime Video, check out the first-look trailer below…

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Diddy has long established a global footprint as one of music’s most revered maestros.

It’s a legacy that was celebrated in earnest at the superstar’s ‘One Night Only’ show in London with the UK Rap icon, Giggs.

The live extravaganza was housed at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire last night (November 7) and uniquely blended the power pair’s potent hit list.

Ever the showman, Diddy did not disappoint. Armed with his trademark charisma, the Bad Boy founder blazed the stage with hits such as ‘Mo Money, More Problems,’ ‘Last Night,’ and ‘I Don’t Wanna Know.’ A well-received spotlight was shone on material from his recently released project, ‘The Love Album: Off The Grid’ too.

The multihyphenate also sprung surprise guests on the sold-out crowd such as his son King Combs, Lojay, and Shyne – the latter of whom blew the roof off the building with a rousing rendition of ‘Bonnie-n-Shyne.’

Elsewhere, Giggs commanded with seasoned ease – electrifying with the likes of ‘Whippin Excursion’ and ‘Talking The Hardest.’

Together the duo also delivered the debut live showing of their collaboration ‘Mandem.’

Proceeds from ticket sales for ‘One Night Only’ were donated to two important charities benefitting the Black British community: Sickle Cell Society and Black Minds Matter. 

Check out highlights from ‘One Night Only’ below…

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Timbaland is in a remorseful mood.

The producer is renowned for trending at the top of the charts with his lengthy list of hits. However, he found himself trending on social media yesterday after igniting a firestorm with remarks about Britney Spears.

Timbo’s longtime personal and professional relationship with Spears’ ex, Justin Timberlake, saw the music maestro quizzed about the revelations her book ‘The Woman in Me’ poured out about their relationship.

Without hesitation, the 51-year-old told the interviewer and shocked onlookers that Timberlake ought to have a “muzzle” on Spears.

Muzzles, as widely known, are often reserved for wild, uncontrollable animals.

Suffice it to say, Spears’ fans hit back thunderously and appear to have caused a change in sentiment.

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Girls Aloud are set to turn the volume up once again with brand-new music and a tour.

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After much anticipation, it is finally here.

Taylor Swift has unleashed her re-recored version of ‘1989,’ now dubbed ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version).’ The project is packed with some of her biggest hits like ‘Style,’ and ‘Shake It Off.’ However, it includes five new tracks from the vault.

Check out how That Grape Juice ranked the new additions to the album below…

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Trevor Jackson may be used to receiving ceremonious praise for his remixes and covers of some of today’s top hits, but his attempt at Tyla‘s breakout hit ‘Water‘ didn’t quite make the splash he was expecting.

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Another one bites the dust for model-socialite Lori Harvey.

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Of the 120 songs certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) by the end of October, only 35% of them were Hip-Hop hits.

Thanks to 50 Cent‘s chart-topping 2003 hit, ‘In Da Club,’ the score is closer to evening.

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Just a week after watching her official debut single, the Lil Mabu-led ‘Mr. Take Ya B*tch,’ take Billboard’s TikTok chart by storm, Chrisean Rock has rolled her way onto the Hot 100 for the first time as a performer.

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‘Treat Me’ hitmaker Chloe Bailey is treating music lovers to festive tunes to get them in the Christmas spirit.

In what’s become an annually anticipated offering, Amazon Music has unwrapped its 2023 slate of original holiday music – new songs as well as unique takes on seasonal classics. Having previously called on the likes of Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Lizzo, Giveon, and other big names to assist, Chloe is in this year’s class.

As if spinning Darlene Love‘s ‘Winter Wonderland’ wasn’t enough to get her fans excited, she’s also rendered a reimagined version of Otis Redding’s yuletide classic, ‘Merry Christmas Baby.’

The R&B diva’s rendition of the latter holiday favorite will also appear in the Prime Video comedy. ‘Candy Cane Lane,’ starring Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross.

Ahead of the film’s premiere on December 1, hear Bailey’s ‘Baby’ and ‘Wonderland’ inside.

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‘The Way I Are’ hitmaker Timbaland is finding out the hard way that Britney Spears fans, affectionately called the #BritneyArmy, don’t play about their fave!

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Chris Brown journeys to Jamaica in the video for his latest release, ‘Nightmares.’

Lifted from C. Breezy’s incoming album ’11:11,’ the visual for the Byron Messia-assisted jam arrives just days away from the landing of its parent LP.

Directed by Travis Colbert, the colorful clip premieres on the heels of Brown confirming the 22-song tracklist for ’11:11′ and confirming additional guests including Future, Davido, and Lojay.

Watch the video for ‘Nightmares’ below…

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