Summary

Taylor Swift’s newest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ surprises fans with double releases and themes of heartbreak. Coachella 2024 wrapped up this past weekend with some positives and negatives, including Kid Cudi breaking his foot, Doja Cat making history as first female rapper headliner, and surprise performance from Camila Cabello. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer dropped and assured fans that the third installment of the ‘Deadpool’ franchise will be just as raunchy as the previous two. A24’s film ‘Civil War’ remains at the top of the box office charts for two weekends in a row, with critics applauding the performances and storyline. Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, revealed via social media that he is working on his final two albums, teasing potential features of big names. 

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• Taylor Swift surprised fans with her newest release, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’, with a double release of a whopping 31 song release under the moniker “The Anthology”. Fans were even more surprised when many of the songs seemed to hint at Swift’s short-lived but apparently heartbreaking relationship with fellow musician Matty Healy of the 1975. The album tackles many themes including heartbreak, storytelling, self-reflection, and new found love.
• and Coachella 2024 wrapped up with a mix of highs and lows, including Kid Cudi breaking his foot on stage during his set. Doja Cat made history as the first female rapper ever to headline the festival, and only the festival’s second ever black female headliner after Beyonce.  Following her first weekend’s technological mishaps, Grimes redeemed herself with a flawless DJ set, and Camilla Cabello surprised fans with a surprise guest performance during Lana Del Ray’s set.  

Popcorn Picks…

• The newest Deadpool & Wolverine trailer dropped yesterday and fans can be assured that Ryan Reynolds’ character is as raunchy as ever despite the new Disney brand. The film is set to release on July 26th and the trailer ensures us that there will be plenty of vulgarity, fourth wall breaks, and exciting action! 
• and A24’s newest thriller ‘Civil War’ continues to top the box office with a second weekend of $11.1M, making it into A24’s top five highest grossing films. The film is set in a dystopian world where America undergoes another civil war, with standout performances from Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and more. 

Music Mix-Up…

• Donald Glover, also known as rapper Childish Gambino, announced during an Instagram Live that he has two upcoming projects in the works. The first is "Atavista," an updated version of his last album "3.15.20," followed by what he referred to as the final Childish Gambino album, described as a soundtrack for his fans. Glover also teased potential features from Ye and Kid Cudi on the album.

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Taylor Swift’s newest album is full of surprises (Pitchfork) (Today)

Coachella 2024 wraps up with some highs and lows (NBC) (Variety)

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer drops (EW)

A24’s ‘Civil War’ maintains top spot in box office (Deadline)

Childish Gambino reveals final projects (Billboard)