Drake released his latest full-length project, More Life, at the wekeend. Instead of a conventional album, such as Views, which he released last year, this is a 22-song set featuring guests including Kanye West, Young Thug, and 2 Chainz. "I want to give you a collection of songs that become the soundtrack to your life," he said, according to ew.com. He released the playlist on Spotify to fit in with the streaming age. Fans will only find the album on streaming services, and will not be able to buy the album. - The National Staff
Prince’s backup singer joins cast of Pitch Perfect 3
Andy Allo, an actress and singer songwriter who used to be a backup singer and guitar player for Prince, is joining the cast of Pitch Perfect 3 according to ew.com. Allo who was a protégé of Prince and even had him produce her debut album, will star in the new film as a rival singer to the a-cappella group The Barden Bellas. Pitch Perfect 3, which also stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, Hailee Steinfeld and Ruby Rose, will be released on December 22. - The National Staff
Morpheus at the centre of new Matrix film
The new film in The Matrix franchise will focus on the younger Morpheus, according to aceshowbiz.com. The website reports that a source at Warner Bros revealed the movie may come in the form of a prequel centering on Morpheus, the mentor-like character to Keanu Reeve's leading role and who was portrayed by Laurence Fishburne in the original three films. The source also hinted that the role of young Morpheus will be played by Michael B. Jordan. - IANS
Pankhuri Awasthy counts herself lucky to play strong roles
Actress Pankhuri Awasthy explains she considers herself lucky to play strong and complex characters onscreen ahead of her appearance as a rape victim in upcoming show Kya Kasoor Hai Amla Ka? She recently also portrayed Delhi's first women emperor in Razia Sultan to critical acclaim. "I have always had interest in acting, but I didn't know how to go by as I didn't have any connection with this industry. I feel myself lucky to have always got characters which have substance to them," she said. Kya Kasoor Hai Amla Ka? is an Indian adaptation of popular Turkish TV show Fatmagula and is set in Dharamsala. It will air on April 3. - IANS
Bollywood A-listers farewell Krishnaraj Rai
Many Bollywood celebrities paid their last respects to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's father Krishnaraj Rai who passed away on Saturday at a suburban hospital in Mumbai. He had been in hospital for the past few weeks battling cancer. The funeral was on the same day and several celebrites such as Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Sujoy Ghosh, Ashutosh Gowariker were in attendance. Aishwarya's father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan also offered prayers, according to The Times Of India. - The National Staff
