Akshay Bhanawat

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Rina Sawayama just levelled up again, she’s officially returning to the John Wick universe. The Hold the Girl singer and breakout actress will reprise her role as Shimazu Akira in Caine, the upcoming John Wick spin-off film led by Donnie Yen. The film picks up after the events of John Wick: Chapter 4 and promises to dive deeper into the storyline between Akira and Yen’s mysterious assassin, Caine. Donnie Yen, who is not only reprising his role but also directing the film, couldn’t be more excited.

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat

DJ Hydra is coming in hot with his debut EP Moyo Wa Upendo, and it’s the kind of project that stops you in your tracks. If you’ve been sleeping on DJ Hydra, now’s the time to wake up. He’s quickly becoming one of Afro House’s most exciting new voices, and Moyo Wa Upendo proves it beyond a doubt. The EP officially drops June 6th via OVAVA Music, but the buzz has already started, especially with his debut single Bamidele lined up for release just days earlier on May 30th.

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat

As Cinco de Mayo 2025 unfolds, numerous restaurants and retailers across the United States are offering special promotions to commemorate the occasion. Here is a compilation of notable deals available today:Chipotle Mexican GrillRoblox Promotion: Starting at 3:00 p.m. PT on May 5, Chipotle launches the “Ingredient Quest” game on Roblox. The first 50,000 players to collect all 53 virtual ingredient cards will receive a free entrée.

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat

A$AP Rocky is thriving in his dad life era, and he’s not shy about it. The rapper, 36, is loving every second of raising his two sons with Rihanna, RZA, who’s now two, and 21-month-old Riot. On The Run-Through with Vogue podcast, he got real about how parenthood has completely flipped his world, in the best way. “Man, it’s amazing,” he said. “They’re still figuring out who they are, but seeing them interact with each other, with me, with their mom… it’s beautiful.

1 week ago | themusicessentials.com | Akshay Bhanawat

In a move that could significantly impact healthcare access across Arkansas, CVS Health has confirmed it will deploy 23 pharmacy closures in the state following the passage of a controversial new law that bans pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from owning pharmacy locations. The closures, expected to take effect on January 1, 2026, come after Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed HB1150 into law on April 16, 2025.