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Lizzo To Play Rosetta Tharpe In Amazon MGM Studios’ Forthcoming Film, ‘Rosetta’

Amazon MGM Studios is set to release a film about the legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Rosetta Tharpe. Grammy and Emmy Award-winning artist Lizzo will play the musical icon in this highly anticipated project. Lizzo is also producing the film alongside Kevin Beisler, Nina Yang Bongiovi, and Forest Whitaker, with Natalie Chaidez and Kwynn Perry writing the screenplay.

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First Look: ‘One Battle After Another’ Starring Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, And Chase Infiniti With Leonardo DiCaprio And Sean Penn

Prepare for battle! Warner Bros. has just released a new teaser for the forthcoming film, ‘One Battle After Another’! The intense preview features Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Sean Penn in a gut-wrenching battle riddled with gunfire, setting the stage for an explosive blockbuster when it hits theaters on September 26.

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Snowfall Spinoff Starring Gail Bean And Isaiah John Moves Forward With Pilot Order At FX

FX has officially greenlit a pilot for the Snowfall spinoff, marking a major step toward expanding the acclaimed series.

Set in 1990s Los Angeles, the untitled drama follows Wanda Bell-Simmons (Gail Bean), a recovering addict determined to push West Coast rap into the mainstream while navigating the dangers of an ongoing gang war. Isaiah John will also reprise his role as Leon Simmons.

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The NFL Takes You Behind The Scenes: Kendrick Lamar’s Historic Halftime Show; Now Streaming On YouTube

On February 9, Kendrick Lamar made history as the first-ever solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. The 22-time Grammy Award-winning rapper delivered an electrifying performance at the Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show Presented by Apple Music, with hits including a GNX teaser, “squabble up,” “HUMBLE.,” “peekaboo,” “All The Stars,” “Not Like Us,” and “tv off.” Lamar’s eclectic and culturally rich halftime show featured Academy Award winner Samuel L. Jackson, Grammy Award-winning artist SZA, Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams, and the acclaimed Grammy Award-winning producer MUSTAAAAARD

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‘The Life Of Chuck’ Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Carl Lumbly, Tom Hiddleston, And More Hits Theaters This June

‘The Life of Chuck’ is set to hit theaters this June, bringing the fiction fan-favorite to life on the big screen. The film is based on renowned, award-winning author Stephen King’s 2020 book, ‘If It Bleeds.’ The novella tells a reverse biography of Charles Krantz through three interconnected stories, beginning with his death at 39 from a brain tumor and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house. 

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‘The Neighborhood’ Renewed By CBS For Eighth And Final Season

CBS has officially renewed The Neighborhood for its eighth and final season, set to air in 2025-26. The long-running sitcom, starring and executive produced by Cedric the Entertainer, has been a Monday night staple but found itself on the renewal bubble this year. Following CBS's recent cancellations of FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, and S.W.A.T., The Neighborhood is the first to receive a reprieve.

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Courtney A. Kemp’s Netflix Series ‘Nemesis’ To Star Matthew Law, Y’Ian Noel, And Cleopatra Coleman

Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and showrunner Courtney A. Kemp is developing a new Netflix crime drama series, ‘Nemesis,’ in collaboration with writer and producer Tani Marole. The forthcoming series is part of Kemp’s exciting overall deal with Netflix. Matthew Law, Y’lan Noel, and Cleopatra Coleman are set to star in this crime drama which tells the story of two men on opposite sides of the law. An unshakeable police detective attempts to bring down a criminal mastermind, setting the stage for a suspenseful battle of wits and will. The forthcoming series is reportedly set to subvert the typical heist genre.

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Taylor Russell Selected To Co-Star Opposite Michael B. Jordan In ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ Reimagining

Taylor Russell has been cast as the leading lady in Michael B. Jordan’s upcoming reimagining of The Thomas Crown Affair. Jordan, who will both star and direct, selected Russell after an extensive audition process that included a screen test in London. Production is set to begin this summer in the UK.

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Regina King Directs The First Episode Of ‘Forever,’ Coming To Netflix May 8

Mara Brock Akil’s new drama series ‘Forever’ finally has an official release date! The highly anticipated series is set to premiere May 8 on Netflix and is part of Akil’s overall Netflix deal. Academy Award winner Regina King has reportedly directed the first episode, and she is also credited as one of the executive producers for the show. The series, starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr., is an eponymous contemporary adaptation and reimagining of Judy Blume’s classic 1975 novel about a budding romance between two teens. 

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Mike Epps Confirms ‘Last Friday’ Is In The Works

The ‘Friday’ franchise continues! In a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, actor and comedian Mike Epps confirmed that the latest installment of the franchise, ‘Last Friday,’ is in the works. He says, “[Ice Cube] called me the other day. He said we just finished the deal, so we’re doing the ‘Last Friday’” Epps also reveals plans to bring in new comics like D.C. Young Fly, keeping the original ‘Friday’ legacy alive with a modern comedic twist.

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