This week, the entertainment world is buzzing with new releases and exciting projects featuring some of the biggest names in music and film. Among the highlights are new albums from Camila Cabello and Megan Thee Stallion, a documentary on Celine Dion, and a new series starring Eva Longoria. Let’s dive into the details.
**Camila Cabello’s New Album: “C,XOXO”**
Camila Cabello is set to release her fourth solo album, “C,XOXO,” which promises to showcase a new side of the pop star. The lead single, “I LUV IT,” features rapper Playboi Carti and is a nod to the hyperpop underground scene. The song’s chorus, with its repetitive “I love it/I love it/I love it/I love it,” is both elated and anxiety-inducing, capturing the essence of hyperpop.
The second single, “He Knows,” featuring Lil Nas X, takes a different turn. It samples Ojerime’s “Give Up 2 Me” and has a laid-back, club-y vibe that moves leisurely like smoke dissipating in the air. Fans are eagerly awaiting the full album, which drops on June 28, to see what other surprises Cabello has in store.
**Megan Thee Stallion’s Independence with “Megan”**
Megan Thee Stallion is also making waves with her third full-length album, “Megan,” which is her first self-released project under her own label, Hot Girl Productions. The album promises to continue her reign as the queen of hot girl summers, with tracks that showcase her creative autonomy.
The rap-rock track “COBRA” features fearless lyricism on topics ranging from infidelity to depression, while “BOA” samples Gwen Stefani’s 2004 hit “What You Waiting For?” and offers an imaginative take on the original. The track “HISS” is an aggressive reclamation of her public image, making it clear that Megan is enjoying her newfound independence.
**Celine Dion’s Intimate Documentary**
Celine Dion fans will get an intimate look at the Canadian singer’s life in the documentary “I Am Celine Dion,” which streams on Prime Video starting Tuesday. Directed by Irene Taylor, the film chronicles Dion’s battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder she first revealed in 2022.
The documentary offers a glimpse into Dion’s personal life and career, as she reflects on her journey and the challenges she faces due to her condition. It’s a poignant and inspiring portrait of one of the music industry’s most beloved icons.
**Eva Longoria in “Land of Women”**
Eva Longoria stars in the new series “Land of Women,” which debuts Wednesday on Apple TV+. Longoria plays Gala, a New Yorker whose life is turned upside down when her husband disappears, leaving her with massive debt. She flees to northern Spain with her mother and teenage daughter, where they must navigate their new lives in a foreign land.
The series, based on a popular novel, was created by prolific Spanish TV producer Ramón Campos. The dialogue is a mix of English, Spanish, and Catalan, adding to the show’s authenticity and charm. Longoria has described the series as ripe for comedy, with miscommunication being a major source of humor.
**Other Notable Releases**
In addition to these major projects, there are several other notable releases worth mentioning:
– **”Fancy Dance”**: Before her Oscar nomination for “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Lily Gladstone starred in “Fancy Dance,” a drama about life on the Seneca-Cayuga Nation reservation in Oklahoma. The film debuts on Apple TV+ on June 28.
– **”Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge”**: This documentary, streaming on Hulu starting June 25, profiles the life and style of fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg, known for popularizing the wrap dress in 1974.
– **”Revival69: The Concert That Rocked the World”**: Available on video-on-demand starting June 28, this documentary covers the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival, featuring performances by John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Chuck Berry, and more.
– **”Babylon Berlin”**: The acclaimed German series returns with a new season available in the U.S. on MHz Choice starting Tuesday. The show is set in the 1930s as the Nazis rose to power.
– **”The Real CSI: Miami”**: This non-scripted series, premiering Wednesday on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, looks at how science was used to solve true crime cases.
– **”My Lady Jane”**: This irreverent telling of Lady Jane Grey’s story debuts Thursday on Prime Video.
– **”That 90’s Show”**: The second season of this Netflix series debuts Thursday, featuring Callie Haverda as Leia Forman, the daughter of Eric and Donna from “That 70’s Show.”
– **”Owning Manhattan”**: Ryan Serhant of “Million Dollar Listing” fame fronts this new Netflix show, following his real estate employees as they compete for expensive listings in New York.
– **”Shark Beach with Anthony Mackie”**: Marvel star Anthony Mackie swims with sharks in the Gulf of Mexico for this National Geographic special, debuting June 30 on National Geographic and July 1 on Disney+ and Hulu.
– **Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble**: Sega’s latest version of its adorable franchise, where players control a monkey in a ball navigating 3D mazes, is available on Nintendo Switch starting June 25.
With such a diverse array of new releases, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this week. Whether you’re a fan of music, film, or gaming, these projects featuring Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion, Eva Longoria, and Celine Dion are sure to captivate and entertain.
Source: The Associated Press
