Just days after hinting at their collaboration, the duo took center stage once again in the Las Vegas-inspired music video for Usher’s latest single, “Boyfriend.”
The video showcases Palmer preparing for a girls’ night out. It then ends in an electrifying dance sequence featuring Palmer and the seasoned industry veteran.
The Legends Tour will sweep through 30 cities starting September 8 in North Carolina. The tour will also touch down in Memphis, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Houston, and New York. It will extend through January 2024. Tickets will go on sale via Ticketmaster Friday, August 11.
“I started my career doing stand-up in comedy clubs and it’s stand-up comedy that prepared me for all of my movie roles,” Tucker said. “I’m looking forward to getting back to my roots. I love performing live, there’s nothing like the energy of a live crowd and making people laugh. I’m excited to be back out on tour.”
source: BET
Years into a benevolent alien occupation of Earth, the human race is still adjusting to the new world order and its quirky coffee table-sized overlords called the Vuvv. Their flashy advanced technology initially held promise for global prosperity, but rendered most human jobs – and steady income – obsolete. When 17-year-old artist Adam Campbell (Asante Blackk) and new girlfriend Chloe Marsh (Kylie Rogers) discover the Vuvv are particularly fascinated with human love and will pay for access to it, they decide to livestream their budding romance to make extra cash for themselves and their families. Life is good, for a while, until the flame of their teenage love fizzles out and they’re forced to make very different, absurdly life-altering sacrifices for their families.
Written for the Screen and Directed by: Cory Finley
Based on the Book by: M.T. Anderson
Produced by: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Executive Producers: Brad Pitt, Gabby Shepard, David Kern, M.T. Anderson, Megan Ellison, Tiffany Haddish
Music by: Michael Abels
Cast: Asante Blackk, Kylie Rogers and Tiffany Haddish
Genre: Sci-Fi Drama
Police said Reggie Ray, 42, surrendered to authorities Friday afternoon. He is charged with disorderly conduct and being held in Montgomery’s Municipal Jail.
STARZ released today the high-octane trailer for season two of “Power Book IV: Force,” along with dynamic gallery images and key art for the highly anticipated drama series. Season two of STARZ’s scripted drama “Power Book IV: Force,” returns on Friday, September 1 at midnight ET on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform across the UK and Ireland. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 8 PM ET/PTin the U.S. and Canada.
Nothing stands in Tommy Egan’s way this season as he makes his play at becoming the sole drug distributor in Chicago. Alliances form and competitors become targets as a turf war heats up and Tommy must race to stay one step ahead of everyone. Meanwhile, a federal task force is zeroed in on him and he has an eye on a special someone, forcing him to decide what he is willing to sacrifice to claim Chicago as his.
Season two of “Force” stars Joseph Sikora(“Power,” “Ozark”) as “Tommy Egan,” Isaac Keys (“Get Shorty,” “The Oath”) as “Diamond Sampson,” Lili Simmons (“Banshee,” “Ray Donovan”) as “Claudia Flynn,” Shane Harper(“Hightown,” “A Teacher”) as “Vic Flynn,” Kris D. Lofton (“Ballers,” “Snowfall”) as “Jenard Sampson,” Carmela Zumbado (“You,” “Chicago PD”) as “Mireya Garcia,” Manuel Eduardo Ramirez (“Snowfall,” “Queen of the South”) as “Miguel Garcia,” Miriam A. Hyman(“The Chi,” “The Laundromat”) as “US Attorney Stacy Marks,” Adrienne Walker (“Law & Order: Organized Crime,” “FBI”) as “Shanti ‘Showstopper’ Page,” Anthony Fleming III(“Prison Break,” “The Beast”) as “JP,” Lucien Cambric (“Chicago P.D.,” “The Chi”) as “D-Mac,” and Tommy Flanagan (“Sons of Anarchy,” Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) as “Walter Flynn.”
“Power Book IV: Force” is the third series in the expanded “Power” Universe franchise. Gary Lennon (“Power,” “Euphoria”) serves as showrunner and executive producer for season two. The “Power” Universe series is executive produced by the creator and showrunner of the original “Power,” Courtney A. Kemp through her production company End of Episode, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Atmosphere Entertainment MM. Terri Kopp and Chris Selak also serve as executive producers. Lionsgate Television produces the series for STARZ.
Ciara revealed she’s pregnant with her fourth child in a new song that includes lyrics about making babies with her NFL superstar husband Russell Wilson.
After dropping the single “How We Roll” with controversial singer Chris Brown on Friday, Ciara posted on Instagram Tuesday that the words to the song were intended to confirm her pregnancy.
JAY-Z’s original 40/40 Club location has shuttered its doors after two decades of operation. According to 40/40 representative Andrea Thomas, the club ended its run at the end of July, but has plans to reopen at a new location in 2024.
Opened in 2003, the 40/40’s flagship venue was located in Manhattan’s Flatiron District and reigned as one of NYC’s hottest clubs at its peak. The success of the sports bar, lounge, and restaurant resulted in the opening of other 40/40 Club’s across the country, including ones in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Atlanta, and in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center.
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Last night, Billboard honored its 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list which honors executives and artists across the business includingRookie of the Year honoree, Ice Spice; Executive of the Year honoree, Larry Jackson, founder of gamma.; and Hip-Hop Hall of Fame inductees, Lil Wayne and Nas. The evening also included a concert event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop entitledBillboard R&B Hip-Hop Live with headliner Metro Boomin and additional performances from Coi Leray, Armani White, Offset, NAV and DJ Jadaboo at The Novo in Los Angeles.
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In addition to power player honorees and award recipients, guests at the night’s festivities included Brooke Candy, DDG, Derrick Milano, Jason Lee, Jay Rock, Jeleel Yousef, Jharrel Jerome, Kamillion, Maeta, Malibu Babie, Mario, Mike Van (president of Billboard), Naomi Sharon, Sauce Walka, Sexxy Red,Tinashe, Tomi Tribe, Tone Stith,Victoria Monét, Yara Shahidi, among many others.
Billboard’s chief brand officer, Dana Droppo, introduced Gail Mitchell, executive director of R&B/Hip-Hop, to kick-off the awards presentation. Mitchell then brought to the stageL.A. Reid to highlight the achievements of Executive of the Year honoree, Larry Jackson.
Jackson delivered a powerful acceptance speech stating: “For me this is not my award, this an award for us, everybody in this room…this award is for the culture that we love, that we represent.” He added, “I do believe our genre is under siege… and we need to protect it.”
Following Jackson, Heran Mamo, Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop reporter, introduced Rookie of the Year honoree, Ice Spice.
“This is like my first award ever in life,” said Ice Spice. “I’m super proud and I just want to say thank you to my team for always working so hard…thank you everyone here at Billboard and thank you to my fans, period!”
Finally, Mitchell returned to the stage with Billboard’s deputy director, R&B/Hip-Hop, Carl Lamarre, to introduce Hip-Hop Hall of Fame inductees Lil Wayne and Nas.
“To my fans, I think I word it the best way when I say ‘I ain’t shit without you.’” stated Lil Wayne. “This is for y’all…y’all as in my fans, y’all as in the people in the crowd, y’all as in my supporters, those that work with me, those that work for me, those that work around me, those that work like me. This is for us.”
“I’m starting to win awards in my third prime,” said Nas. “I never won awards in the 90s…thank youBIllboard. 49-years-old about to turn 50 along with Hip-Hop. I didn’t get into it for awards, we got into it because we loved the artform. The artform has been vampired and sent through all kinds of shit that keep the pioneers from touching anything. From seeing it back then… I’m just so honored to still be alive to see it be 50 years as a fan.”
Later in the evening, DJ Jadaboo entertained concert-goers as they filled The Novo for Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live. Armani White opened the night, bringing an energy that lit up the room. He performed such hits as “BIG BET.,” “Onderful,” “SILVER TOOTH.,” “GOATED.,” as well as his runway smash “BILLIE EILISH.” He closed out his set with a touching tribute to his publicist by dedicating “Thanksgiving” to them on their birthday. Dressed in knee high boots and a camo mini skirt, Coi Leray was surrounded by her dancers as she brought the party to downtown Los Angeles. She performed such songs as “No More Parties,” “Fly Shit,” “Bops,” “Make My Day,” “Baby Don’t Hurt Me,” and “Players Medley.” Headliner Metro Boomin brought everyone into his universe as he stood atop a DJ-booth surrounded by large LED screens displaying eye-popping animations. He was joined by special guests Offset, NAV, and Coi Leray for an energetic set of his hottest records including “Bad and Boujee,” “Knife Talk,” “Ric Flair Drip,” “Tuesday,” “X,” and more.
Authorities in Alabama have issued misdemeanor arrest warrants after a chaotic brawl broke out Saturday on a Riverfront dock with punches thrown, people hit with chairs and at least one person tossed into the water.
Jamie Foxx previously fired off an Instagram post that found him saying, “They killed this dude name Jesus… What do you think they’ll do to you???! #fakefriends #fakelove.” The cryptic message seemed random, but many, including Jennifer Aniston, took it as an anti-Semitic message, causing the actor to issue an apology while clarifying what the message meant.
Via Twitter, Foxx explained: “I want to apologize to the Jewish community and everyone who was offended by my post. I now know my choice of words have caused offense and I’m sorry. That was never my intent. To clarify, I was betrayed by a fake friend and that’s what I meant with ‘they’ not anything more.”
Chris Rock’s autobiographical series Everybody Hates Chris is getting an animated reimagining with Everybody Still Hates Chris. The upcoming series received a straight-to-series order by MTV Entertainment and will premiere on both Paramount+ and Comedy Central.
Sanjay Shah wrote the pilot script which like its predecessor is inspired by the comedian’s teenage years growing up as a skinny nerd in a large working class family in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, during the late 1980s.
And like the original, Rock will narrate Everybody Still Hates Chris. The new show’s additional voice cast will be announced at a later date.
Apple TV+ announced today the four-part documentary series “Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn,” telling the riveting story of CEO-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn and his relentless climb to the top of the corporate ladder, shocking arrest and unbelievable escape that stunned the world, will debut globally on Friday, August 25. The series features in-depth access to all of the key players in the saga, including Mike Taylor, the former Green Beret who orchestrated Ghosn’s harrowing escape, and the man in the middle of it all — Carlos Ghosn — who, for the first time, tells his side of this ongoing, global news story, from start to finish. “Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn” is executive produced by Academy Award winner James Gay-Rees (“Amy”) and Emmy Award winner Paul Martin (“Drive to Survive”) and directed by DuPont and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker James Jones (“Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes”).
Witness the return of Jigsaw in the worldwide debut of the SAW X red band trailer!
Do you want to play a game? Today in Long Beach, Lionsgate hosted a panel for SAW X at Midsummer Scream Festival moderated by Heather Wixon from Daily Dead and featuring Production Designer Anthony Stabley, Cinematographer Nick Matthews, Director/Editor Kevin Greutert and Producer Oren Koules.
The filmmakers debuted the trailer to a packed and enthusiastic crowd with a special greeting from Tobin Bell (previously recorded), revealing the return of SAW favorite Amanda Young (Shawnee Smith) and showing an exclusive “in-room” only glimpse of John Kramer’s terrifying trap in the tenth installment of the horror franchise.
The 26-year-old is being charged with falsely reporting to law enforcement officers and falsely reporting an incident, both misdemeanors.
About UNTOLD: Jake Paul the Problem Child:
At 26, is Jake Paul the boxing world’s new savior or a “delusional” promoter who packs more punch in his marketing skills than in his right hand? It depends on whom you ask in UNTOLD: Jake Paul the Problem Child, an unflinching deep dive into how a wide-eyed kid from Ohio morphed from Internet sensation to most polarizing man in sports. For every high-profile critic (UFC president Dana White), there’s another supporter in his corner (former professional boxer Mike Tyson). In 2013, Jake and his older brother, Logan, lit up social media with pranks and antics posted first to Vine and then a YouTube channel that racked up millions of views. The brothers parlayed their online success into lucrative side hustles, with Jake releasing music and landing a role on a Disney Channel show (Bizaardvark). As their notoriety grew, so did tensions between the once-close siblings. When Jake’s real-life controversies nearly ruined his career, he got a second chance as a boxer who shocked skeptics as he knocked out one opponent after another. Built on gripping interviews with the Paul brothers – along with their parents, fans, fellow boxers, and the skeptical old guard – the film culminates with a nail-biting match that will prove if Jake has what it takes to rule his new kingdom.
Quote from Andrew Renzi, Director
“To be able to sneak my way into the formative story of the state of modern boxing through the journey of one of the internet’s first influencers, a Disney star by the name of Jake Paul, a name that inspires so much repulsion and so much reverence depending on which one of the millions of fans he has around the world, and this is the kid that has somehow become the most important topic in one of the world’s most beloved and classic sports.
To be able to somehow connect the dots between the birth of The Influencer, the nostalgia of that era of YouTube, and the collapse and reshaping of a dying global pastime felt like we were making a science-fiction film, but thanks to Jake Paul, it really is a documentary.”
About UNTOLD VOL 3
You think you know these stories, but you don’t. UNTOLD returns with Vol 3 – a four-week event beginning August 1st:
It’s time to put your pedal to metal. From the twisted minds behind Deadpool and Zombieland and executive producers Will Arnett and Anthony Mackie comes the new Peacock Original series Twisted Metal, a high-octane action comedy based on the classic video game series. Anthony Mackie stars as John Doe, a motor-mouthed outsider who must deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland — if he can survive the drive. With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief played by Stephanie Beatriz, he’ll face savage marauders and other dangers on the open road. Those dangers just so happen to include Sweet Tooth, a deranged murder clown played by Samoa Joe and Will Arnett, and Agent Stone, a vicious highway patrolman played by Thomas Haden Church. Buckle up people — this one’s gonna be a wild ride.
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Samoa Joe, Will Arnett, Thomas Haden Church
Guest Stars: Neve Campbell, Richard Cabral, Mike Mitchell, Tahj Vaughans, Lou Beatty Jr., Jason Mantzoukas, Chloe Fineman
Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai)
Executive Producers: Anthony Mackie (Make It With Gravy Productions), Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Zombieland), Will Arnett and Marc Forman (Electric Avenue), Jason Spire (Inspire Entertainment), Peter Principato (Artists First), Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan from PlayStation Productions and Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios
Director: Kitao Sakurai (multiple episodes)
| Directed by: Kevin GreutertWritten by: Peter Goldfinger & Josh StolbergProduced by: Mark Burg, Oren Koules |
| Synopsis: John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most chilling installment of the SAW franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game. Set between the events of SAW I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, John returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through a series of ingenious and terrifying traps. |
Inspired by true events, when a handshake deal goes sour, funeral home owner Jeremiah O’Keefe (Academy Award® winner Tommy Lee Jones) enlists charismatic, smooth-talking attorney Willie E. Gary (Academy Award® winner Jamie Foxx) to save his family business. Tempers flare and laughter ensues as the unlikely pair bond while exposing corporate corruption and racial injustice in this inspirational, triumphant story.
Two Renegade Telemarketers Set Off On A 20-Year Gonzo Quest To Expose A Billion-Dollar Scam
From Executive Producers Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, And Danny McBride
STARZ releases first look photos from the upcoming second season of the action-packed series “Power Book IV: Force,” aptly timed as a Christmas in July gift to fans, since franchise favorite “Tommy Egan” is known for cancelling Christmas if someone crosses him. Season two of STARZ’s scripted drama series “Power Book IV: Force,” returns on Friday, September 1 at midnight ET on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform across the UK and Ireland. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 8 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. This season is filled with more power and more problems as a turf war takes shape and Tommy charts his territory, capitalizes on his competitors’ weaknesses, and makes his play at becoming the sole drug distributor in Chicago.
The sneak peek images spotlight Joseph Sikora (“Power,” “Ozark”) as “Tommy Egan,” Isaac Keys(“Get Shorty,” “The Oath”) as “Diamond Sampson,” Kris D. Lofton (“Ballers,” “Snowfall”) as “Jenard Sampson,” Manuel Eduardo Ramirez (“Snowfall,” “Queen of the South”) as “Miguel Garcia,” Adrienne Walker(“Law & Order: Organized Crime,” “FBI”) as “Shanti ‘Showstopper’ Page,” and Tommy Flanagan (“Sons of Anarchy,” Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) as “Walter Flynn.” Additional cast members include: Lili Simmons (“Banshee,” “Ray Donovan”) as “Claudia Flynn,” Shane Harper (“Hightown,” “A Teacher”) as “Vic Flynn,” Carmela Zumbado (“You,” “Chicago PD”) as “Mireya Garcia,” Miriam A. Hyman(“The Chi,” “The Laundromat”) as “US Attorney Stacy Marks,” Anthony Fleming III (“Prison Break,” “The Beast”) as “JP,” and Lucien Cambric (“Chicago P.D.,” “The Chi”) as “D-Mac.”
“Power Book IV: Force” is the third series in the expanded “Power” Universe franchise. Gary Lennon (“Power,” “Euphoria”) serves as showrunner and executive producer for season two. The “Power” Universe series is executive produced by the creator and showrunner of the original “Power,” Courtney A. Kemp through her production company End of Episode, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson through G-Unit Film and Television, and Mark Canton through Atmosphere Entertainment MM. Terri Kopp and Chris Selak also serve as executive producers. Lionsgate Television produces the series for STARZ.
| Exactly 50 years ago this fall, the most terrifying horror film in history landed on screens, shocking audiences around the world. Now, on Friday, October 13, a new chapter begins. From Blumhouse and director David Gordon Green, who shattered the status quo with their resurrection of the Halloween franchise, comes The Exorcist: Believer. Since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton) has raised their daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett, Good Girls) on his own. But when Angela and her friend Katherine (newcomer Olivia Marcum), disappear in the woods, only to return three days later with no memory of what happened to them, it unleashes a chain of events that will force Victor to confront the nadir of evil and, in his terror and desperation, seek out the only person alive who has witnessed anything like it before: Chris MacNeil. For the first time since the 1973 film, Oscar® winner Ellen Burstyn reprises her iconic role as Chris MacNeil, an actress who has been forever altered by what happened to her daughter Regan five decades before. The film also stars Emmy winner Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Hereditary) as Victor and Angela’s neighbor, and Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles (Harriet, The Righteous Gemstones) and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Fosse/Verdon, Bloodline) as the parents of Katherine, Angela’s friend. When The Exorcist, based on the best-selling book by William Peter Blatty, was released, it changed the culture forever, obliterating box office records and earning 10 Academy Award® nominations, becoming the first horror film ever nominated for Best Picture. The Exorcist: Believer is directed by David Gordon Green from a screenplay by Peter Sattler (Camp X-Ray) and David Gordon Green, from a story by Scott Teems (Halloween Kills), Danny McBride (Halloween trilogy) and David Gordon Green, based on characters created by William Peter Blatty. The film is produced by Jason Blum for Blumhouse and by David Robinson and James G. Robinson for Morgan Creek Entertainment. The executive producers are Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Stephanie Allain, Ryan Turek and Atilla Yücer. Universal Pictures presents a Blumhouse/Morgan Creek Entertainment production in association with Rough House Pictures. |
| Genre: HorrorCast: Leslie Odom, Jr., Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, Lidya Jewett, Olivia Marcum and Ellen BurstynDirected by: David Gordon GreenScreenplay By: Peter Sattler and David Gordon Greenbased on characters created by William Peter BlattyProducers: Jason Blum, David Robinson, James G. RobinsonExecutive Producers: Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Stephanie Allain, Ryan Turek and Atilla Yücer |
Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest while practicing at USC on Monday.
LeBron James confirmed the scare involving his son as he prepared for his first season with the Trojans in a statement to TMZ.
“(Monday) while practicing Bronny James suffered a cardiac arrest,” the James family said.
“It’s still crazy to think a kid from Akron who grew up playing games is getting to create something like this. Designing a console cover and controller with PlayStation that gives a nod to my I Promise students and where we come from is a pretty cool thing. I hope it’s something that continues to inspire everyone who touches it, and that they have a little fun finding meaning in every detail.”
– LeBron James
Today, we’re humbled to announce a limited edition PlayStation 5 console cover and DualSense wireless controller collaboratively designed with PlayStation Playmaker, sports icon, philanthropist, entrepreneur (and part-time God of War), LeBron James.
These specially-designed PS5 accessories, which feature elements inspired by LeBron and his love for gaming and community, will be available as a limited release in select countries globally. As a PlayStation Playmaker, LeBron co-designed the PS5 console cover and DualSense wireless controller with personal imagery and adages that have been meaningful throughout his journey.
https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/ps5/lebron-james-collection
From his record-breaking achievements in basketball to his extraordinary efforts to lift his community, LeBron is an inspiration to many of us at PlayStation. We couldn’t have asked for a more ideal partner to be the first-ever collaborator to design limited-edition PlayStation products. It was great to see LeBron’s vision for the design come to life and showcase his passions for gaming and community. We hope PlayStation fans will love this design as much as we enjoyed helping create it.
The 42-year-old songstress hopped off the stage during a concert in Detroit to remove a man she seemingly witnessed hit a woman while she was performing.
Concert attendees caught the moment on camera, showing Monica, born Monica Denise Arnold, bring attention the situation. According to a report, the musician initially paused the show after witnessing a few audience members getting aggressive with each other, and waited for one man she specifically called out to be removed.
“Noooooooo. Don’t you hit her like that!”
In commemoration of So So Def’s 30th anniversary, GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, songwriter, hip-hop artist, author, and DJ, Jermaine Dupri officially announced So So Def Festival, a celebration of hip-hop and R&B music. The multi-day festival will feature performances from world-renowned artists who have collaborated with the mega hitmaker over the last 30 years. The two-day live music event will take place on October 7th from 12 PM – 11 PM ET and October 8th from 12 PM – 10 PM ET in Atlanta’s infamous Central Park.
On Saturday (July 22) in Broward County, Fla, a mistrial was declared in the double-murder case of YNW Melly, who is accused of murdering his friends YNW Juvy and YNW SakChaser in October of 2018. The decision came after the jury was unable to come to a unanimous verdict.
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A new generation of stars join the world’s top action stars for an adrenaline-fueled adventure in Expend4bles. Reuniting as the team of elite mercenaries, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, and Sylvester Stallone are joined for the first time by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran, and Andy Garcia. Armed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expendables are the world’s last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members with new styles and tactics are going to give “new blood” a whole new meaning.
The highly anticipated 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” culminated in a spectacular celebration of talent, faith, and inspiration. Hosted by Jonathan McReynolds and Tasha Cobbs Leonard, the 2023 Stellar Awards captivated audiences with powerhouse performances and heartfelt moments that brought the power of Gospel music to life. During a star-studded ceremony held at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena, the winners in nine categories were awarded statues, highlighting the remarkable achievements and contributions of Gospel music artists and industry professionals.
The show opened with anelectrifying performance of “Miracles” and “Impossible” by Kierra Sheard Kelly and Pastor Mike Jr., the night’s biggest winner. Pastor Mike, Jr. earned eight awards for his work on the album “Winning,” released under Blacksmoke Music Worldwide. The project was named Album of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year, while Pastor Mike, Jr. also took home the prestigious Song of the Year Presented by McDonald’s, Artist of the Year Presented by AT&T Dream In Black, Male Artist of the Year, Contemporary Male Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, and Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year awards.
BET+ announced today that Phylicia Rashad, Shannon Wallace (City on a Hill), and Jon Chaffin (Perry Mason, BMF) have joined the cast of its upcoming series “DIARRA FROM DETROIT.”
They join the series alongside previously announced cast members Diarra Kilpatrick (Perry Mason), Morris Chestnut (Best Man, Final Chapters), DomiNque Perry (Insecure, Rap Sh*t), Claudia Logan (Harlem), and Bryan Terrell Clark (When They See Us)
“DIARRA FROM DETROIT” follows a divorcing schoolteacher who refuses to believe she’s been ghosted by her rebound Tinder date. Her search for the missing man pulls her into a decades-old mystery involving the Detroit underworld. As the case unfolds, her co-workers, friends, and lovers become unlikely allies as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole.
From BET Studios and Khalabo Ink Society, “DIARRA FROM DETROIT” is created by Diarra Kilpatrick, who executive produces alongside Kenya Barris for Khalabo Ink Society and Miles Orion Feldsott. Erynn Sampson serves as a producer, overseeing the project for Khalabo Ink Society.
Dame Dash has opened up about Jay Z’s alleged bitterness toward him dating Aaliyah while Hov was also trying to court the late singer.
The Roc-A-Fella co-founder joined the That’s F***ed Up Podcast earlier this week where he reflected on meeting Aaliyah.
Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who returned home on Saturday after she went missing for two days, searched for Amber Alerts and the movie “Taken” on her phone before her disappearance, Hoover Police Department Chief Nicholas Derzis told reporters Wednesday.
Russell also made searches related to bus tickets in the hours before she went missing, he said.
WE tv TODAY announced the all-new reality series, Toya & Reginae, will premiere on Thursday, August 24 at 9pm ET with new episodes available on popular AMC Networks streaming service ALLBLK every Monday.
The six, one-hour episodes follow the ups and downs of Atlanta’s most dynamic mother daughter duo, Toya Johnson-Rushing and Reginae Carter. The powerful pair are no strangers to the spotlight…every tweet, comment or post they make is dissected on all the hottest blogs, but what their fans see on social media is just scratching the surface.
Headlined by Kyrie Irving, a group of Black celebrities that includes Tyler Perry, Fantasia, and others has gotten a 93-year-old South Carolina woman’s GoFundMe page closer to her goal of raising $350,000 — recently raised from $250,000 — in her efforts to fight off developers she says are threatening her land in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Josephine Wright has called her Hilton Head property home for nearly 30 years. The 1.8-acre parcel of land has belonged to her family since shortly after the Civil War.
The remarkable coming-of-age story of one of the most influential, dynamic and unexpected players in the history of basketball: Stephen Curry. This feature documentary — blending intimate cinéma vérité, archival footage and on camera interviews — documents Curry’s rise from an undersized college player at a small town Division I college to a four-time NBA champion, building one of the most dominant sports dynasties in the world
Three months after his daughter Corinne Foxxrevealed that her dad had “experienced a medical complication,” a source tells PEOPLE that the actor “has been working really hard these last couple of months to get back to normal and has greatly improved since he first got to the facility.”
The source also reveals that Foxx, 55, recently had a party “to celebrate being better.” It was held at the Chicago rehabilitation facility he has been going to, says the source.
“He is still doing some outpatient rehab though,” they add.
Starter and Major League Baseball are re-releasing the enduring Bronx Bubble jacket, an iconic piece that originally launched back in 1971.
As G-III Apparel Group president Carl Banks noted when launching the limited edition drop on Monday, the jacket is “widely recognized as an iconic and timeless piece of cultural legacy.”
On July 25, the limited edition re-release will be celebrated at MLB’s New York City flagship during an event featuring a live performance from Jadakiss and a session with Flex. The jacket will be available in Yankees, Mets, and Dodgers designs in gold, silver, and blue. Presales will launch this month ahead of a wider November rollout.
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He writes, “All I asked from everyone right now is to be respectful of Carlee’s situation. She was literally fighting for her life for 48 hours, so until she’s physically & mentally stable again she is not able to give any updates or whereabouts on her kidnapper at this very moment.”
Simmons adds, “I also want to thank the people on social media who has been understanding & respectful about what she’s been through in these past few days. Once again I can’t thank you guys enough for helping us bring Carlee home! God bless you all.”
According to Deadline, the film raked in $80 million domestically during its five-day opening, while the worldwide box office is estimated at $235 million. This easily outpaces “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”, which brought in $130 million globally in its opening weekend, but is slightly below original projections that predicted in excess of $250M globally.
In his new book, Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe, Jeezy shares never heard stories of what it took for him to beat the odds and get out of the streets, his mindset he carefully honed to get an edge, and the lessons that changed his life and business.
Born into poverty and raised in a small town in the middle of South Georgia’s so-called “Black belt,” Jeezy realized at an early age that nothing was going to come easy, there were no handouts headed his way, and if he ever wanted anything in life, he was going to have to get out there and get it on his own. So that’s what he did.
Now, for the first time, Jeezy retraces his steps, going back to day one to share how he turned nothing into something, stayed solid, survived the trap, and triumphed over adversity to become the successful artist, father, husband, entrepreneur, and philanthropist that he is today.
Adversity for Sale isn’t a street memoir. Like his music, these pages are filled with lessons from his deeply personal story to motivate you to go out and get after your dream.
On Thursday night, July 13, “The Book of HOV”exhibition made its grand debut at the Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch. In the days leading up to the event, the exterior walls of the venue were covered in lyrics from some of the Marcy Projects native’s most popular songs. Hov himself was spotted arriving at the venue in Prospect Park to celebrate the grand opening along with other artists including Fat Joe, Yo Gotti, DJ Khaled, Lil Uzi Vert esteemed producer Just Blaze and more.
In the third season of HART TO HEART, Hart and his guests pop the cork on a variety of topics ranging from hilarious, never-before-told stories to career defining revelations. Each one-hour, in-depth interview takes place in Hart’s intimate wine cellar and will feature entertainment industry titans Bill Maher, Dr. Dre, Dwayne Johnson, Issa Rae, J.Cole, John Cena, Mark Cuban, Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell and Will Smith.
Host: Kevin Hart
Executive Producers: Kevin Hart, Jeff Clanagan, Thai Randolph, Bryan Smiley, Luke Kelly-Clyne, Kevin Healey, Todd Yasui, Co-EP JC Del Barco II
On Friday, July 14, Quavo dropped his new single “Turn Yo Clic Up” featuring Pluto. The Migos rapper serves up some boss-level bars over a hard-hitting beat crafted by Atake & Sluzyyy. Towards the end of the song, Future chimes in with his lengthy verse which begins with a jab that is believed to be aimed at his ex Ciara’s husband Russell Wilson.
“Goyard bag, tote the cutter/I got it out the field, f**k Russell,” the Freebandz founder raps.
MIXTAPE is the highly anticipated
upcoming documentary about the story of mixtape culture and its role in spreading hip-hop around the world.
This is a film about the outlaw DJs who, for the love of the music, turned a criminal enterprise into a creative and commercial backbone of the music business.
Watch the official trailer now!
The 2023 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations were announced on Wednesday, and The Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Starring Rihanna is up for a total of five awards.
“5 EMMY NOMZ is craaaaazzzyyy,” wrote the Fenty Beauty founder on Instagram alongside photos from the performance. “Im [sic] so grateful for every single person involved in creating these memories!”
The 2023 ESPYS presented by Capital One celebrate the best players, teams and moments in the world of sports.
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Angel Reese, LSU Women’s Basketball
National French Fry Day is Thursday, July 13. McDonalds announced it will be giving away free fries via the McDonald’s app. No additional purchase is necessary but registration on the app is required.
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at The Metrograph in NYC, Netflixhosted the Premiere of the hottest upcoming summer comedy series, Survival of the Thickest, ahead of its debut on the streaming network on July 13th.
Cast members in attendance included Michelle Buteau, Garcelle Beauvais, Tasha Smith, Tone Bell, Peppermint, Liza Treyger, Marouane Zotti, Allan K Washington, Taylor Selé, Anissa Felix, and more.
| Survival of the Thickest is available now on Netfilx. Meet Mavis Beaumont. She’s proudly thick, newly single, and ready to take over the world as an aspiring stylist, one fitting at a time. New York ain’t ready, but you are! Inspired by Michelle Buteau’s hilarious memoir, Survival of the Thickest, is available to stream now on Netflix. Format: 8-episode, 30-minute Comedy |
| About Survival of the Thickest Release Date: July 13, 2023Episodes: 8 x 30 minutesCo-Creator / Executive Producer: Michelle ButeauCo-Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer: Danielle Sanchez-WitzelExecutive Producers: Linda Mendoza; Ravi Nandan and Alli Reich for A24, Anne Hong (Mosaic)Starring: Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell Recurring Guest Stars Tasha Smith, Taylor Selé, Garcelle Beauvais, Marouane Zotti, Liza Treyger, Anissa Felix, Anthony Michael Lopez, Monnae Michaell, Usama Siddiquee, Allan K. Washington, Becca Blackwell, Peppermint, J. Riley Jr., Anna George, Michelle Visage, Donovan Louis Bazemore, & Ambre Anderson Additional Guest Stars include: Sarah Cooper, Hugh Moore, Solomon Georgio, Mark McKinnon, Christine Jones, Joyelle Johnson, Veronica Mosey, Nicole Byer, Jordan Carlos, Clifton Davis, Misha Osherovich & Robert Christopher Riley, among others Writers: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Michelle Buteau, Grace Edwards, Ian Edwards, Solomon Georgio, ER Fightmaster, Hillary Handlesman, Julia LindonDirectors: Linda Mendoza, Kim Nguyen, Amy Aniobi, Kimmy Gatewood |
Kevin Hart and his entertainment company Hartbeat Ent are bringing back BET’s “Comic View” stand-up comedy franchise after a nine-year hiatus as part of a four-day weekend event in Las Vegas celebrating his 44th birthday.
The actor, comedian, producer and entrepreneur’s Hartbeat is teaming with Paramount Global’s BET to relaunch “Comic View” for Hartbeat Weekend, taking place in Las Vegas from July 6-9 and timed for Hart’s birthday (July 6).
On Monday (July 10), Marvel revealed a teaser on Twitter, showing off the game’s logo with illuminating purple neon lights. “Marvel Gamesand EA’s latest studio Cliffhanger Games, are proud to announce a new, original, third-person, single-player Black Panther title in development,” the account shared.
Drake decided to pay the fine for going over the time limit for a Detroit concert on his “It’s All A Blur Tour”
“It’s $10,000 a minute to stay in this building past curfew. I don’t give a f*. We’re doing this whole song, let’s go.”
Reports claim he performed 23 minutes past curfew, accumulating a $230,000 fine.
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