The Next James Bond Frontrunner Revealed?! (Plus Jay-Z & Beyoncé Bombshells!)

It’s a blockbuster, star-studded edition of News It or Lose It on Afternoons with Zweli as Zweli breaks down the biggest entertainment headlines rocking Hollywood and the global music industry! First up, the hunt for the next James Bond takes an unexpected turn. A shortlist of surprising contenders led by relative newcomer Jack Barton alongside big-name dark horses like Paul Mescal and Callum Turner has screen-testing rumors swirling about who will officially step into 007's iconic tuxedo. Over in the music world, hip-hop royalty is taking over the headlines. Jay-Z has officially announced his intimate 8-part HBO documentary series JAŸ-Z In 8 directed by Rick Rubin, promising deep dives into his legendary catalog. Meanwhile, the Beyhive is in a frenzy following news surrounding Beyoncé’s special trilogy project releases and the shocking omission of fan-favorite tracks that has sparked massive online debate. Tune in for all the juicy gossip, sharp takes, and pop culture updates! Spend weekday afternoons with Zweli. He keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture.   Hear what the Word on the Street is, test your skills with the high-pressure 6 Out of 6, and get ready to be entertained.    Thank you for listening to an Afternoons with Zweli podcast   Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Zweli broadcast on 947 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/947   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/FeeL6wY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/pRBikjo   Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9   Follow us on social media   947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/   947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg   947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg   947 on X https://x.com/947    947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.