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Final Season of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Has Officially Landed on Netflix
After the official news that Brooklyn Nine-Nine would come to an end with the eighth and final season announced in February 2021, the beloved sitcom that follows a precinct in Brooklyn has finally landed on Netflix. The final season of the American sitcom premiered on August 21, 2021 and now, almost a year later has made its way to the streaming platform. The series first launched in 2013 and has since been a fan favorite. Season eight follows the drastic changes the precinct has to endure due to the results of COVID-19 as well as the George Floyd protests. As everyone tries to navigate the new norm, maintain relationships and find a new purpose in their life, the squad comes together to provide one another with the necessary support. As of writing, the final season of Brooklyn Nine-Nine i...
Viola Davis To Play the Villain in ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’
Viola Davis is slated to star as the villainous lead gamemaker Dr. Volumnia Gaul in Lionsgate’s forthcoming Hunger Games prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Davis will join Rachel Zegler, who was confirmed in May to star as Lucy Gray Baird, and Tom Blyth, who will play a young Coriolanus Snow in the movie adaptation of Suzanna Collins’ novel. Additionally, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer and Josh Andrés Rivera will also appear in the film. “The Hunger Games films have always been elevated by their exceptional casting, and we are thrilled to be continuing that tradition with Viola Davis as Volumnia Gaul. Her formidable and powerful presence will add layers of complexity and menace to this story,” said Lionsgate motion picture g...
Prime Video’s U.K. Rap and Drill-Inspired Series ‘Jungle’ Receives First Teaser Trailer
Amazon Prime Video has delivered the first teaser trailer for Jungle, its upcoming original drama series based on the U.K.’s rap and drill scenes. The six-episode scripted series, directed by Nothing Lost, aka Junior Okoli and Chas Appeti, will follow the overlapping stories of several strangers living in inner city London, each of whom faces their own set of struggles. Woven with rap and drill music, the show will feature a slew of the top British rap and drill artists, including Tinie Tempah, Big Narstie, Unknown T, Jordan McCann, IAMDDB, Double Lz and more. JUNGLE. Coming to Prime Video September 30th. #ThisIsNotJustAStory #jungleprimevideo pic.twitter.com/hk9u6gE523 — Prime Video UK (@primevideouk) August 12, 2022 Aside from the aforementioned artists, the cast includes Ezra Elliott as...
Low Cancel European Shows to Accommodate Mimi Parker’s Ovarian Cancer Treatment
BAND STATEMENT We have to cancel our upcoming shows this month in Wales, Scandinavia, England, and Scotland. As some of you know, Mimi has been fighting cancer. Recent developments and changes in treatment have made extensive travel impossible at this time. Our hope is that she will respond to new treatments and be able to play the shows we have scheduled for the fall, including the Water Is Life festival in Duluth on September 4. WE are very sorry for the inconvenience of ticket shuffling and travel expenses/changes. We welcome your positive hopes/prayers as we hope and pray for you all. Thank you. Peace. – Low
Michelle Branch Files for Divorce From the Black Keys’ Patrick Carney
Michelle Branch filed for divorce from her husband, Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, on Friday in Davidson County, Tennessee following their public split last week, the Los Angeles Times reports. In a court filing, she reportedly cited “irreconcilable differences” and sought child support and primary custody of their 6-month-old daughter and 4-year-old son. The document notes that she will allow “reasonable parenting” time and is seeking legal fees. Pitchfork has reached out to Branch and Carney’s representatives. On Thursday, August 11, Branch accused Carney of cheating in a since-deleted tweet. She later shared a statement announcing that she and Carney were separating. “To say that I am totally devastated doesn’t even come close to describing how I feel for myself and for my family,” s...
A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault for Allegedly Shooting at A$AP Relli
A$AP Rocky has been charged for allegedly firing a gun at his former friend and A$AP Mob associate A$AP Relli on November 6, 2021. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the charges today—two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport in April over the incident, but wasn’t charged until today. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Gascón said in a statement. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Relli recently came forward as the alleged victim of ...
R. Kelly’s Federal Trial Begins in Chicago With Jury Selection
R. Kelly’s federal trial began today (August 15) in Chicago. Kelly is on trial for child pornography and obstruction charges in an Illinois federal court following his indictment in July 2019. The trial was originally set to start on April 27, 2020, but was delayed due the COVID-19 pandemic, and due to Kelly’s separate trial in a Brooklyn, New York federal court. The first day of Kelly’s trial centered on jury selection; 60 potential jurors were questioned about the singer and the charges against him. Much of the questioning focused on the 2019 Lifetime documentary Surviving R. Kelly and whether or not the jurors had seen the limited series. Kelly’s attorney requested that U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber automatically exclude anyone who watched the six-part series; the request was de...
Twitter Reacts After Discovering Chrisean Rock is a Natural Athlete
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @ jang_images / Instagram Chrisean Rock is currently best known for antics involving her rapper boyfriend, Blueface. But, she was once featured on reality television. In mid-2020, Rock competed on the Fox series, Ultimate Tag. In the video, she is called by her nickname Seany and is seen blazing through an obstacle course. Host JJ Watt praises Rock calling her a “natural athlete” in the clip that is going viral again given her new social media fame. Black Twitter praised the now 22-year-old who completed the course in only 50 seconds. “Chrisean really brings something new to the table everytime I see something about her,” one user wrote. Related Stories Another wrote, “Chrisean could have an amazing career without blueface. she’s e...
Stand-Up Comedian Teddy Ray Dies at 32
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @teddyraycomedy / Instagram The comedy world received a shock as it was confirmed that Teddy Ray, a rising talent featured on Comedy Central and MTV who captivated audiences and worked with some of the best in the industry, has passed away at the age of 32. According to reports, the comedian, actor, and writer was found deceased at home in the desert community of Rancho Mirage, California at 10 A.M. last Friday (August 12th). The cause of his passing is currently unknown, and according to Sgt. Brandi Swan of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, there is an investigation being conducted by the county coroner’s office. Born Theadore Brown in Los Angeles, California on July 30th, 1990, Ray began as a stand-up comedian who was a fixture at venues such a...
Beyoncé Drops Teaser For Visuals To “I’m That Girl”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Winter / Getty With the release of her latest album, RENAISSANCE, Beyoncé snagged her seventh Billboard chart-topping album as it moved 335,000 units in its first week. Looking to capitalize on the success of her latest project, Beyoncé dropped a teaser for her latest visuals to the album’s opening cut, “I’m that Girl,” and in the process made history for releasing the longest teaser for a music video ever. Coming in at 3:36, the official teaser is really just a minute and change of Beyoncé kicking it in the club with a horse (yes, a real horse) before the rest of the teaser is just the song continuing to play on. No word on when the visuals will actually release but best believe that when it does the Beyhive will be buzzing with joy. Check out the ...
Trump Shook Over FBI Probe of Documents Found at Mar-A-Lago
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: RONDA CHURCHILL / Getty The recent search of the home of former President Donald Trump last week by the FBI has apparently struck a serious nerve, as Trump is showing public signs of panic online. According to a report, the search of the private club in Palm Beach, Fka. by the FBI which was conducted last Monday (August 8th) and led to the procurement of several boxes containing highly classified government documents has Donald Trump, the former POTUS in a frenzied state of panic. His reaction? He’s now changing his position almost daily and is obsessed with trying to figure out who in his inner circle could be the person who is the informant that alerted the government agency on where to locate the boxes of documents at Mar-A-Lago. When asked about Trump...
A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault in Los Angeles
A$AP Rocky has been charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the charges on Monday afternoon. Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, is set to be arraigned on Aug. 17. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Gascón said in a statement. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Last week, Rolling Stone reported that the alleged victim is Terell Ephron, aka A$AP Relli. The D.A.’s office said that the alleged victim is a former friend. In April, A$AP Rocky was arreste...
