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Doja Cat "Woman"
Courtesy PhotoDoja Cat continues to expand her Planet Her cinematic universe with a music video for “Woman,” released Friday (Dec. 3).
The video sees Doja assuming the role of a mythical creature to help queen of the kingdom — played by Teyana Taylor — regain control of the throne from the men trying to steal it away. Taylor conjures up Doja as a distraction to stop the men from taking over the kingdom with a series of sensual dance moves, hypnotizing gazes and outfits designed for a double take. The video concludes with Doja dressed as an earthy goddess, becoming one with a tree as her efforts prove to be successful.
Following the release of the video, Taylor shared stunning behind-the-scenes images of her and Doja Cat posing in their costumes from the shoot to her Instagram account, with Taylor in the queen’s regalia while Doja wears the costume of the mythical creature she plays.
“Woman” was the fourth single released from Planet Her on Oct. 1. Planet Her is proving to be a commercial success for Doja Cat, with the album hitting the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200. “Kiss Me More,” featuring SZA, and “Need to Know” have both charted in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Watch the video for Doja Cat’s “Woman” below.
Sade will not be attending their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this week.
The English group, made up of Sade Adu, Paul Denman, Stuart Matthewman, and Andrew Hale, are among this year's inductees into the prestigious institution. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles this Saturday.
However, a representative for Sade confirmed on Tuesday through the band's official website that none of the members would be attending the event.
"We're sorry that we won't be able to join everyone in person to celebrate alongside the other artists. However, our absence does not lessen how deeply this recognition means to us," they stated. "Being welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a wonderful honour and a meaningful opportunity to express our gratitude, not just to everyone who voted for us, but to every person who has made our music part of their lives."
The representative also acknowledged their manager Roger Davies for his support and paid tribute to the late engineer and co-producer Mike Pela, who passed away in 2022.
"We owe so much to everyone who has supported us throughout this journey," they continued, before signing the message: "Sade, Stuart, Andrew, and Paul. Mike Pela, the fifth member of Sade... This recognition belongs to you just as much as it does to us, Mike. You will always be our soul mate."
Sade will be joining Oasis among the artists missing this year's ceremony. Liam Gallagher previously addressed his absence in a message on X, saying the journey was "too far" for him to make just "for the night".
The other musicians being recognised at this weekend's ceremony include Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, the late Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.
