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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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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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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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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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Danielle Deadwyler Stars In New Thriller ‘The Woman In The Yard’ In Theaters March 28

The chilling, forthcoming film ‘The Woman in the Yard,’ starring Danielle Deadwyler, offers a gruesome, close-up encounter with a mysterious woman (Okwui Okpokwasili) who suddenly appears in the front yard of a grieving family's rural farmhouse, disrupting their daily lives and raising hell for all of them. 

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‘Sly Lives! (aka The Burden Of Black Genius)’ Is Now Streaming On Hulu

Music has been the heartbeat of the Black community for ages. Our melodic sounds have traversed history, from the rhythmic chants of pre-colonial celebrations to soulful Negro spirituals and more contemporary genres, touching every facet of the planet and connecting our people through its lively pulsations. But what happens when creators of such music are burdened with the unbearable challenges that accompany their success? The new Hulu documentary, ‘Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius),’ answers this question with a deep dive into the life and legacy of Sly Stone, the frontman of the renowned funk band Sly and the Family Stone.

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‘Moonlight’ Returns To Theaters In IMAX This Black History Month

Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins gave us ‘Moonlight’ in 2016 and the film flowed through the cinema and pop cultural landscapes, alluring us with its beautiful and endearing representations of Black queer love, brotherhood, and the complexities of identity, masculinity, and self-discovery. The film, starring Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders, André Holland, Jharrel Jerome, and Alex R. Hibbert, earned the 2017 Academy Award for Best Picture and continues to receive widespread acclaim for its cultural impact.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Joins Mark Wahlberg In Crime Thriller 'By Any Means'

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, known for his role in Marvel’s upcoming Wonder Man, has officially signed on to star alongside Mark Wahlberg in By Any Means, a new crime thriller directed by The Inspection's Elegance Bratton. Abdul-Mateen II steps into the lead role previously set for Sterling K. Brown, who exited the project due to scheduling conflicts.

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Woah, Lover! Kelly Rowland, Method Man, Robin Thede, and Annie Gonzalez Set to Star in Amazon MGM Rom-Com, ‘Relationship Goals’

Grammy Award-winning artists Kelly Rowland and Method Man team up for a special rom-com, ‘Relationship Goals,’ for Amazon MGM studios. The project is based on Michael Todd’s New York Times best-selling book, ‘Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex,’ a refreshing guide to finding love and building a thriving relationship by getting real about your goals, values, and what truly matters. The film brings this practical guide to life with Rowland and Method Man, joined by Emmy Award nominee Robin Thede and Annie Gonzalez as co-stars.

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Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Anthony Mackie Reveals Kendrick Lamar’s Title Track For ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

Anthony Mackie is making waves on his press tour for his latest Marvel film, ‘Captain America: Brave New World,’ set to hit theaters this Friday. As he shares exciting new details about the film, he says, “Kendrick did the title song for my movie. I hope that’s not supposed to be a surprise!”  Well, Mackie, we can’t say we’re shocked—after all, when it comes to superheroes, not all heroes wear capes, and Kendrick Lamar’s musical genius is nothing short of heroic!

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Kendrick Lamar Is Keeping His Foot Up On The Gas! Partners With ‘South Park’ Creators For A Live-Action Comedy

The Pulitzer Prize-winning and 22x Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar partners with ‘South Park’ co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone for a live-action comedy set to hit theaters July 4. The project, to be released by Paramount Pictures, is written by Vernon Chatman, with Lamar and pgLang partner Dave Free serving as co-producers alongside Parker and Stone. While much of the plot remains unknown at this time, the live-action comedy will reportedly portray the collision of the past and present when a young Black man, interning at a living history museum, makes a jarring discovery about his white girlfriend's ancestors. 

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Pharrell Williams & Michel Gondry Scrap Movie Musical, ‘Golden’ At Universal During Post Production

Pharrell Williams' highly anticipated musical biopic, Golden, has been permanently shelved and will not be released in any form. The film, directed by Michel Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), featured an all-star cast including Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Brian Tyree Henry, Janelle Monáe, Missy Elliott, Quinta Brunson, Anderson .Paak, and Jaboukie Young-White.

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Rihanna Goes Blue! The Superstar Shines As Smurfette In ‘Smurfs,’ Hitting Theaters July 18

Rihanna Navy, get up! The 9x Grammy Award-winning singer and business mogul, Rihanna, makes her return to film this summer. Set to voice Smurfette in the new ‘Smurfs’ movie, she brings life to the coolest smurf in the whole village as they are confronted by a larger-than-life threat to their world.

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