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Twisted Metal

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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)

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SAW X

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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. 
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“The Burial” featuring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones

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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.

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HBO Original Docuseries TELEMARKETERS

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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

  • HBO Original three-part docuseries TELEMARKETERS, directed by Adam Bhala Lough and Sam Lipman-Stern and executive produced by Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Dani Bernfeld, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill, debuts SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PTon HBO and will be available to stream on Max, followed by episodes two and three airing subsequent Sundays at the same time.
     
  • Synopsis: TELEMARKETERS chronicles the darkly comedic, unexpected 20-year journey of two unlikely office buddies, who stumble upon the murky truth behind the work they’ve been doing at a seedy New Jersey call center – persuading people to give money to charities – and vow to expose the crooked American telemarketing industry from within. As amateur sleuths looking to shine a light on the billion-dollar scam, with raucous insider access, raw eyewitness footage, and a comedic cast of call center characters, the film is a madcap story of an unruly, low-wage environment and two long-time office buddies who find themselves hot on the trail of a sobering look at the dark side of American capitalism and the misuse of consumer trust.

    When Sam Lipman-Stern began a telemarketing job in New Jersey in the early 2000s as a 14-year-old high school drop-out, he believed he was raising money for police and firefighter charities, unaware that most of the money was ending up in the pockets of his crooked employers. With his video camera, Sam documents the riotous office as he and a motley mix of ex-cons, drug dealers and veteran telemarketers work the phone lines in an anarchic boiler room filled with booze, drugs, and debauchery, bound by humor and camaraderie. When the federal government shuts the company down after an investigation into its shady practices where they falsely told consumers that 100% of the money went to the charity (when in fact only 10-15% went), Sam and Pat Pespas, a larger-than-life top salesman struggling with addiction, begin to question the industry’s business practices. They realize they are unwitting cogs in a wheel perpetuating a massive scam on unsuspecting Americans. With rowdy humor and dogged enthusiasm, TELEMARKETERS follows Sam and Pat as they emerge from the bottom rung of the hourly workforce to become tenacious, self-appointed whistleblowers who make their way to the halls of the United States Senate, determined to expose an industry gone awry from the inside.
     
  • Episode Descriptions:

    Episode 1
    Debut date: SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 (10:00 –10:59 p.m. ET/PT)
    Sam Lipman-Stern, a 14-year-old high school dropout, joins Civic Development Group (“CDG”) in 2001 as a telemarketer raising money for various charities. What starts off as horseplay, filming the outrageous office antics, leads Sam and his colleague Pat Pespas (a legendary salesman at the office who is also struggling with addiction) to closely examine their dubious fundraising practices and the players behind this seemingly large-scale fraud.

    Episode 2
    Debut date: SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 (10:00 –10:54 p.m. ET/PT)
    In the wake of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shutting down CDG in 2009, other copy-cat telemarketing companies pop up and evade regulation by taking advantage of loopholes.  Undeterred, Sam and Pat continue down a wild and twisted path. Through industry sources and obsessive muckraking, they learn that the industry’s corrupt ways run much deeper than just CDG. Just as they are gaining ground in their investigation, Pat unexpectedly disappears bringing their mission to a screeching halt.

    Episode 3
    Debut date: SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 (10:00 –11:04 p.m. ET/PT)
    Years later, Sam and Pat reunite in present day to continue their investigation only to learn that telemarketing schemes are now even more brazen and opportunistic with the advent of robocalling, political action committees (PACs), and new technologies such as AI. They travel across the country, gathering compelling evidence from a range of sources, and find themselves on Capitol Hill in a meeting with a US Senator to bring their findings to, but the solutions prove to be more elusive than they imagined.
     
  • Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents TELEMARKETERS. A production of Elara Pictures and ALL FACTS in association with Rough House Pictures. Directed by Adam Bhala Lough, Sam Lipman-Stern; executive producers, Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Dani Bernfeld, David Gordon Green, Jody Hill, Danny McBride, Greg Stewart, Brandon James, Adam Bhala Lough, Sam Lipman-Stern; producer, Claire Read. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller and Tina Nguyen.
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Starz releases first-look photos of ‘Power Book IV: Force

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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 Series Title Art

“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.

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THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER // TRAILER

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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

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LeBron James PS5 Collaboration

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“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.

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Monica Jumped Into Crowd To Confront A Man Who She Says Hit A Woman During Her Detroit Concert

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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!” 

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Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def Festival 2023

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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. 

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Mistrial Declared in YNW Melly Trial

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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. 

Read More: YNW Melly Double-Murder Case Declared a Mistrial – XXL | https://www.xxlmag.com/ynw-melly-double-murder-case-declared-mistrial/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

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EXPEND4BLES IN THEATERS SEPTEMBER 22 

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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.

Megan Fox as Gina, Andy Garcia as Marsh and Jacob Scipio as Galan in The Expendables 4. Photo Credit: Yana Blajeva
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38TH ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

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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. 

Stellar Awards 2023 Co-Hosts Jonathan McReynolds & Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Photo Credit: Earl Gibson, Courtesy of Central City Productions

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. 

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PHYLICIA RASHAD, SHANNON WALLACE, AND JON CHAFFIN JOIN “DIARRA FROM DETROIT”

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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. 

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Carlee Russell searched for Amber Alerts and the movie “Taken” on her phone before her disappearance

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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.

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Toya Johnson-Rushing & Reginae Carter New Reality Show

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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.

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Kyrie Irving, Tyler Perry, Fantasia Have Pitched In to Help 93-Year-Old South Carolina Woman

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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.

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“Stephen Curry: Underrated” Premiere

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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

New York, NY – 7/18/23 – Stephen Curry attends the celebrates Apple Original Films and A24’s documentary “Stephen Curry: Underrated.” “Stephen Curry: Underrated” premieres in select theaters and globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 21, 2023. -PICTURED: Stephen Curry -PHOTO by: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Apple -Location:
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Jamie Foxx is Back

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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.

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Starter to Reintroduce Bronx Bubble Jacket

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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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CARLEE RUSSELL…UPDATE

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TMZ reports:

BOYFRIEND SAYS SHE WAS KIDNAPPED …Fought for Her Life


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.”

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Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe

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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.

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Jay-Z’s “The Book of Hov” exhibition

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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. 

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Dr Dre & Kevin Hart Sit Down in New Episode of Hart to Heart

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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

https://youtu.be/2olDNfhGHr0
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Future Serves a Shot At Russell Wilson On Quavo’s New Song

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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.

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Mixtape is coming to Paramount+

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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!

https://youtu.be/gT1xT8DUbco

Save the date! MIXTAPE is coming exclusively to Paramount+ August 1st!
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Premiere of Netflix’s SURVIVAL OF THE THICKEST

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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. 

Marouane Zotti, Liza Treyger, Peppermint, Garcelle Beauvais, Tasha Smith, Michelle Buteau, 
Tone Bell, and Anthony Michael (photo courtesy of Netflix)
https://youtu.be/eOKrWpaG5kk
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
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Kevin Hart Teams With BET to Revive ‘Comic View’ Stand-Up Comedy

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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).

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All The Queens Men on July 20th, only on BET+.

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Marilyn “Madam” DeVille is a fierce businesswoman at the top of her game in the nightclub industry and surrounded by a band of trusted employees who want her to succeed, but she soon discovers that more money and more power means more problems.

Eva Marcille stars as Madam, in the highly anticipated Season 3 premiere of “All The Queen’s Men,” launching on BET+ July 20th, with two new episodes! 

In the first, Amp begins to spiral out of control while thinking of ways to rectify his shower mishap. Madam comes up against a formidable opponent and begins to use her power to turn the tides her way.

In episode two, Trouble goes to great lengths to prove her loyalty. Madam receives unfiltered advice from her father, after one of her tantrums lands her in hot water.

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Season Two Of The Max Original Series RAP SH!T Debuts August 10 (Official Teaser)

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Season two of the Max Original comedy series RAP SH!T debuts with two episodes THURSDAY, AUGUST 10. The eight-episode season will continue with one episode weekly, leading up to the season finale on Thursday, September 21.
 Season 2 logline: RAP SH!T follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna and Mia, who reunite to form a rap group. In their rise to fame, Shawna and Mia find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry.
 Season 2 cast: Aida Osman (Shawna), KaMillion (Mia), Jonica Booth (Chastity), RJ Cyler (Lamont), and Daniel Augustin (Maurice).
 Season 2 credits: RAP SH!T is executive produced by Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, as well as Montrel McKay for HOORAE, Jonathan Berry, and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment, and Jim Kleverweis. Hip-hop duo Yung Miami and JT of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas for Quality Control Films and Sara Rastogi and Jax Clark for HOORAE. Rae’s audio content company Raedio handles music supervision for the series.
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Nicki Minaj at the Barbie World Premiere

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To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

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From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken, alongside America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), Issa Rae (“The Photograph,” “Insecure”), Rhea Perlman (“I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Matilda”), and Will Ferrell (the “Anchorman” films, “Talladega Nights”). The film also stars Michael Cera (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Juno”), Ariana Greenblatt (“Avengers: Infinity War,” “65”), Ana Cruz Kayne (“Little Women”), Emma Mackey (“Emily,” “Sex Education”), Hari Nef (“Assassination Nation,” “Transparent”), Alexandra Shipp (the “X-Men” films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“One Night in Miami,” “Peaky Blinders”), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Scott Evans (“Grace and Frankie”), Jamie Demetriou (“Cruella”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education,” “Emma.”), Sharon Rooney (“Dumbo,” “Jerk”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Ritu Arya (“The Umbrella Academy”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”).

Ryan Gosling

Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel. The film’s producers are Oscar nominee David Heyman (“Marriage Story,” “Gravity”), Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, with Gerwig, Baumbach, Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Ynon Kreiz, Richard Dickson, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers. Gerwig’s creative team behind the camera included Oscar-nominated director of photography Rodrigo Prieto (“The Irishman,” “Silence,” “Brokeback Mountain”), six-time Oscar-nominated production designer Sarah Greenwood (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Anna Karenina”), editor Nick Houy (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”), Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran (“Little Women,” “Anna Karenina”), visual effects supervisor Glen Pratt (“Paddington 2,” “Beauty and the Beast”) and music supervisor George Drakoulias (“White Noise,” “Marriage Story”), with music by Oscar winners Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (“A Star Is Born”). Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Heyday Films Production, a LuckyChap Entertainment Production, a NB/GG Pictures Production, a Mattel Production, “Barbie.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and released in theaters only nationwide on July 21, 2023 and beginning internationally on July 19, 2023.

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“A Mother’s Intuition”

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On Sunday, July 23rd, 2023, at 9p/8c, “A Mother’s Intuition” takes center stage. This poignant thriller unravels the story of Toni, portrayed by Denise Boutté, a young, pregnant woman grappling with the sudden death of her husband. In a tragic turn of events, Toni is told her baby was stillborn, but her intuition tells her something isn’t right. A longtime friend, and private investigator, played by Matt Cedeño, helps her on her shocking quest to find the truth. The dynamic cast includes Cicely (Brely Evans), Simone (Hazel Renee), Dr. Ken Zarada (Jeff Marchelletta), Dr. Linda Snyder (Rachelle Carson Begley), and Dr. Chaundra (Tamar Braxton).

“TV ONE is proud to bring these compelling, thought-provoking stories to our viewers this summer,” says Austyn Biggers, SVP of Programming and Production. “Our commitment is to provide high-quality entertainment that resonates with our audience, highlights relatable issues, and, ultimately, keeps them on the edge of their seats.”

A MOTHER’S INTUITION is directed by Cas Sigers-Beedles and written by ​Nicole D. Sconiers. The film is produced for TV One by ​Relevé Entertainment, Dr. Holly Carter is the Executive Producer. For TV One, Susan Henry is the Executive Producer in Charge of Production. Austyn Biggers is the SVP of Original Programming and Production.

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Jay Z & Beyoncé Attend Michael Rubin’s July 4th Party

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On Monday, the merchandising billionaire took over the Hamptons again for one of the year’s biggest parties as a boatload of celebrities pulled up in their best white fits to celebrate America’s independence. There was no shortage of star power in eastern Long Island, as names from every facet of entertainment, sports, media, and more were present. 

According to various footage from the big event, guests included the likes of Justin and Hailey Bieber, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, JAY-Z, Beyoncé, Emily Ratajkowski, Kevin Hart, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Tom Brady, Winnie Harlow, Kelly Rowland, Corey Gamble, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and so much more. 

Source: Complex

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Equalizer 3

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  • Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia.
  • Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he’s done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia.—Columbia Pictures
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“The Afterparty” season two premiere

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Last night at The Bruin Theater in Los Angeles, Apple TV+ hosted the season two premiere of its broadly acclaimed and global hit murder mystery comedy series, “The Afterparty,” from Academy Award-winning creators Chris Miller and Phil Lord. Premiering globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the 10-episode second season of “The Afterparty” will introduce a new mystery, new characters and new episodes told through popular film genres. “The Afterparty” season two will make its global debut with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 6, 2023.

Created by Miller, each episode of “The Afterparty” is a genre-bending comedy that explores a different character’s account of one fateful evening, all told through the lens of popular film genres and unique visuals to match the storyteller’s perspective. Stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao reprise their roles for season two, which will introduce a new case and an expanded cast of characters played by John Cho, Paul Walter Hauser, Ken Jeong, Anna Konkle, Poppy Liu, Elizabeth Perkins, Jack Whitehall, Zach Woods and Vivian Wu.

In season two, a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered and every guest is a suspect. Detective Danner (Haddish) returns to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers and business partners, and hearing each suspect’s retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style.

“The Afterparty” is produced for Apple TV+ by TriStar TV and Sony Pictures Television as part of Lord and Miller’s expansive five-year overall television deal. Season two is co-showrun by Miller, and Tony and Emmy-nominated writer, producer and performer Anthony King, and both serve as executive producers. Miller executive produces alongside Lord through the pair’s production banner, Lord Miller. Lord Miller’s SVP of Television Aubrey Lee is a producer on the series.

Genre: Mystery, Comedy

Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong

Directed by: Eric Appel, Ana Valia, Chris Miller, Tamra Davis and Peter Atencio

Written by: Chris Miller and Anthony King

Executive Produced by: Chris Miller, Anthony King and Phil Lord

RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2023

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Divorce In The Black’: Meagan Good And Cory Hardrict To Star In Tyler Perry’s Second Film With Amazon Studios

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Tyler Perry’s second Amazon Studios film has been announced with Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict set to star.

The news comes a day after the cast for his first Amazon Studios film, Black, White, & Blue, was announced. Divorce in the Black is the second film via Amazon Studios that will be a part of Perry’s four-film deal.

Divorce in the Black is written, directed and produced by Perry and stars Meagan Good, Cory Hardrict, Joseph Lee Anderson, Taylor Polidore, Shannon Wallace, Richard Lawson and Debbi Morgan.

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CALL HER KING (Video)

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BET+ premieres highly anticipated action thriller CALL HER KING, starring Naturi Naughton and Lance Gross, this July! 

BET+ will premiere original feature Call Her King, starring Naturi Naughton (Power Book II: Ghost) and Lance Gross (House of Payne), on July 6.

Directed by Wes Miller (A Day to Die), Call Her King follows Judge Jaeda King (Naughton), who has just sentenced Sean Samuels (Mitchell) to death when the courthouse is hijacked by Samuels’ brother Gabriel, also known as Black Caesar (Gross). The Judge must then rely on her wits, strength, and skill to find a way to end the standoff, save the hostages and fight her way out. 

Jason Mitchell (Mudbound), Johnny Messner (A Day to Die), Nicholas Turturro (NYPD Blue), Tobias Truvillion (First Wives Club), Garrett Hendricks (FBI) and Shiobann Amisial (Bel-Air) also star in the film, the first production falling under Andrew van den Houten and Miller’s newly formed BLacklight Entertainment banner. BLacklight’s mission is providing quality opportunities for people of color and other traditionally disadvantaged people in front of and behind the camera. van den Houten and Miller produced the film for the company. 

Call Her King premieres on BET+ July 6th. 

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Lil Wayne To Be Named a BMI Icon at the 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

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BMI will present the 5x GRAMMY® award-winning superstar rapper, executive and philanthropist Lil Wayne with the BMI Icon Award at the 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 6. BMI’s highest honor will recognize Wayne’s illustrious career spanning over 20 years and his incomparable influence on the genre and beyond. The evening will also celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, paying tribute to its legacy and continued influence on music creators and fans across multiple generations. Hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton, the private event will be held at LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach. 

“As a legend and superstar of Hip-Hop, Lil Wayne is synonymous with the genre. He’s been part of the BMI family since 2002, and we’re proud to name him a BMI Icon in keeping with his reputation as one of the most influential artists of all time,” said Brewton. “We’re also excited to pay tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop with a celebration that reflects the genre’s legacy, which has infiltrated entertainment, fashion, sports and much more.” Brewton continued, “We’re thrilled to be back in Miami for this history-making milestone and to recognize BMI’s songwriters and producers who will usher R&B/Hip-Hop into the next 50 years. It’s going to be a night to remember.”

Throughout the evening, BMI will also salute the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year’s 35 most-performed R&B/Hip-Hop songs in the United States from BMI’s repertoire of more than 20.6 million musical works. The BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Songwriter, Producer and Publisher of the Year will also be named during the ceremony. To celebrate this historic event of 50 years of Hip-Hop, the evening will include a special tribute performance featuring hip-hop megastars whose contributions to the genre have made a significant impact throughout the past half-century.

The rap icon, acclaimed author, pro skater, philanthropist, and history-making superstar, Lil Wayne, has cemented his legacy as one of the best-selling artists of all time, tallying sales in excess of 100 million records worldwide with 25 million albums and 90 million digital tracks sold in the United States alone. His discography is highlighted by five career-spanning #1 debuts, including 2008’s 8x platinum, 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning opus Tha Carter III

Tha Carter IV, he released the latest version of the series – Tha Carter V – in 2018. Not only did it clinch #1 on the Billboard 200, but it also achieved the second-largest streaming week for an album in history. It all bulldozed the way for his thirteenth full-length, Funeral, a year later. In 2022, Wayne earned his first Diamond certification from the RIAA with his generational smash hit “Lollipop” feat. Static Major.

Among many milestones, Wayne emerged as the first artist to surpass Elvis Presley with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 and has logged a staggering 183 entries – the 3rd most of all time. He has garnered 26 BET Awards, 4 Billboard Music Awards, 7 MTV Awards, 4 Soul Train Awards and recently received the Global Impact Award at The Recording Academy Honors Presented by The Black Music Collective. Throughout his years with BMI, Wayne has received 52 BMI Awards as well as being named R&B/Hip Hop Songwriter of the Year in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2013. He also received College Song of the Year at the BMI London Awards in 2009 for his track “Down.” 

Wayne also owns and operates Young Money Entertainment as CEO, a company that has ignited the careers of Drake and Nicki Minaj, to name a few. The committed philanthropist also founded The One Family Foundation – a charitable group focused on helping underserved youth.

The BMI Icon Award is presented to songwriters, composers or producers who have distinctly and profoundly influenced the music industry, leaving an indelible and unique influence on generations of music makers. As the 2023 honoree, Lil Wayne joins an elite group of music creators who have received BMI’s highest honor. Previous recipients include Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Nile Rodgers, Snoop Dogg, The Jacksons, LA Reid, Babyface, Al Green, Isaac Hayes, James Brown, Busta Rhymes and more.

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BET AWARDS 2023 PHOTOS

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Culture’s biggest night was in full swing at The BET Awards 2023 l. The industry’s most prominent stars were in attendance to honor outstanding achievements in music, film, television, and sports, with the stage set for unforgettable performances and memorable moments.

Check out some Photos from Kingsmen Media Group. Thanks BET for another great show!

Best Female Hip Hop Artist Winner
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THE ACADEMY TO HONOR ANGELA BASSETT, MEL BROOKS AND CAROL LITTLETON WITH ACADEMY HONORARY AWARDS AND MICHELLE SATTER WITH THE JEAN HERSHOLT HUMANITARIAN AWARD

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks and editor Carol Littleton and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to the Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter.  The four Oscar® statuettes will be presented at the Academy’s 14th Governors Awards event on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

“The Academy’s Board of Governors is thrilled to honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers and movie fans,” said Academy President Janet Yang.  “Across her decades-long career, Angela Bassett has continued to deliver transcendent performances that set new standards in acting.  Mel Brooks lights up our hearts with his humor, and his legacy has made a lasting impact on every facet of entertainment.  Carol Littleton’s career in film editing serves as a model for those who come after her.  A pillar of the independent film community, Michelle Satter has played a vital role in the careers of countless filmmakers around the world.”

Bassett’s career has established her as one of the most esteemed actors of her time.  Her breakthrough role as Tina Turner in “What’s Love Got to Do with It” earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.  Her film credits include “Boyz N the Hood,” “Malcolm X,” “Waiting to Exhale,” “How Stella Got Her Groove Back,” “Music of the Heart,” “Sunshine State,” “Black Panther,” “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “Soul” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” in which her supporting performance earned her a second Oscar nomination.  Her television credits include “The Jacksons: An American Dream,” “The Rosa Parks Story,” “American Horror Story” and “9-1-1.”

Director, producer, writer and actor Mel Brooks began his career writing comedy routines for Sid Caesar’s television shows and co-created the television series “Get Smart.”  In 1967, he wrote and directed his first film, “The Producers,” which earned him an Oscar for Original Screenplay and which he later adapted into a hit Broadway musical.  His films include “The Twelve Chairs,” “Blazing Saddles,” “Young Frankenstein,” “Silent Movie,” “High Anxiety,” “History of the World – Part I,” “Spaceballs,” “Life Stinks,” “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” and “Dracula: Dead and Loving It.”

Littleton’s career as a film editor spans nearly five decades.  In 1982, she earned an Oscar nomination for Film Editing for her work on “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.”  Her other notable credits include “Body Heat,” “The Big Chill,” “Places in the Heart” and “The Manchurian Candidate.”  She has served as governor of the Academy’s Film Editors Branch, president and vice president of the Motion Picture Editors Guild and on the Board of Directors of American Cinema Editors.

Satter is the founding senior director of the Sundance Institute’s Artist Programs, focused on the cultural impact of supporting independent storytellers.  In her more than 40 years in this role at the nonprofit, she has discovered and fostered the careers of hundreds of notable and award-winning filmmakers, many from underrepresented communities.  She has also led the Sundance Institute’s international initiatives in Asia, Europe, India, Latin America and the Middle East.  She founded and oversees the vision and content of Sundance Collab, a global digital storytelling community and learning platform.

The Honorary Award, an Oscar statuette, is given “to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences, or for outstanding service to the Academy.”

The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, also an Oscar statuette, is given “to an individual in the motion picture arts and sciences whose humanitarian efforts have brought credit to the industry.”

The 14th Governors Awards is proudly supported by Rolex, the Exclusive Watch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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Apple TV+ Season 2 of “SWAGGER” is Streaming Now!

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“SWAGGER” SEASON 2Starring Isaiah Hill, Quvenzhane Wallis, and O’Shea Jackson, Jr.AVAILABLE NOW ON APPLETV+
A Tribeca Film Festival selection, “Swagger” season two makes its global debut on Apple TV+

Download ‘Swagger’ key art and images at the press site HERE
Loosely inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences, “Swagger” explores the world of youth basketball, and the players, their families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption. Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.

In season two, we meet the man-children Jace, Phil, Nick, Musa, Drew and Royale as they are entering their senior year of high school. All but Phil will be attending Cedar Cove Prep; a predominantly white institution where wealthy board members control the entire operation from the hiring of faculty to the enrollment of students. It is a school of power and influence. For all of their academic success, their basketball program has not been competitive until Emory Lawson, the athletic director, managed to acquire the Swagger players. Almost overnight, Cedar Cove’s basketball program becomes elite, attracting the attention of Alonzo Powers from Gladiator Sneakers. Games are attended by top college scouts from the nation and are live-streamed for thousands of fans. With winning comes scrutiny and the players find themselves under a microscope as they vie for a national high school championship. 

Everything is going right in the life of Jace Carson and his family. Jenna is renting a house in a residential neighborhood and her cosmetic sales business is booming. Then, a video surfaces that threatens to destroy it all. It is surveillance footage of Coach Warwick, Crystal’s former coach, being beat down in an alley. The attackers are masked but Coach Warwick believes he has found evidence proving the Swagger players were involved. As this speculation reaches the public eye and social media, the bond of brotherhood the players have built is tested. Their once promising futures are in jeopardy.

About “Swagger” Season 2 

Director: Reggie Rock Bythewood

Written by: Reggie Rock Bythewood

Executive Producers: Reggie Bythewood, Kevin Durant, Rich Kleiman, Francie Calfo, and Joy Kecken

Cast: Isaiah Hill, O’Shea Jackson, Jr., Quvenzhane Wallis, Shinelle Azoroh, Caleel Harris, Solomon Irama, Tristan Mack Wilds, Ozie Nzeribe, James Bingham, Tessa Ferrer, Orlando Jones, Joy Kecken, and Shannon Brown

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