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Tommy Chong Reprising His ‘That ’70s Show’ Role for ‘That ’90s Show’ Reboot
Tommy Chong will be reprising his role as Leonard “Leo” Chingkwake, Point Place’s local hippie and Foto Hut owner, for Netflix‘s That ’70s Show reboot, That ’90s Show. The Cheech and Chong stalwart confirmed his return to the series during a recent appearance on The Dark Mark Show, “They never gave me any instructions, so I don’t know if I’m supposed to be talking about it or not.” He continued, “I really don’t give a shit to tell you the truth. That’s what I’m known for…I’m back as Leo.” That ’90s Show will follow Eric Forman and Donna Pinciotti’s daughter Leia Forman, portrayed by Callie Haverda, as she spends a summer at her grandparents’ in Point Place. While in Wisconsin, she meets an interesting group of friends including Ashley Aufderheide’s Gwen, Mace Coronel’s Jay, Maxwe...
‘Aquaman 2’ Plot Details Revealed How DC Films Planned To Reduce Amber Heard’s Role
The recent proceedings of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard‘s trial has been a topic of converation in the past month. Recently, DC Films president Walter Hamada testified and revealed that the studio had considered replacing Amber Heard for Aquaman 2 over concern that she lacked chemistry with her fellow co-star Jason Momoa. While Heard was cast in the sequel, Hamada admitted that the studio contemplated whether or not to recast the role of Mera. According to Variety Hamada said, “Editorially they were able to make that relationship work in the first movie, but there was a concern that it took a lot of effort to get there.” Kathryn Arnold, a consultant in the entertainment industry, also testified during the hearing and revealed important plot details regarding Heard’s reduced role. Arnold ...
Watch Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling in Adrenaline-Fuelled Trailer for ‘The Gray Man’
Netflix has dropped the official trailer for the Russo Brothers‘ upcoming film The Gray Man, starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. Based on the Mark Greaney’s book series of the same name, The Gray Man sees Gosling as CIA operative Court Gentry/Sierra Six and Evans as his former CIA cohort Lloyd Hansen: “The Gray Man is CIA operative Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), aka, Sierra Six. Plucked from a federal penitentiary and recruited by his handler, Donald Fitzroy (Billy Bob Thornton), Gentry was once a highly-skilled, Agency-sanctioned merchant of death. But now the tables have turned and Six is the target, hunted across the globe by Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans), a former cohort at the CIA, who will stop at nothing to take him out. Agent Dani Miranda (Ana de Armas) has his back. He’ll need it.” ...
Bad Bunny Reflects on Starring as El Muerto for Sony and Marvel
Bad Bunny opened up about his starring role in Sony and Marvel‘s upcoming El Muerto superhero film, sharing his excitement for the character and the doors it will open. In his latest GQ cover story, the Puerto Rican star explained why he thought El Muerto was “perfect” for him despite the character being less popular than other Latinx Marvel characters. “I grew up watching wrestling,” he said, and El Muerto happens to be a wrestler with generational powers. He added, “This role is perfect, and I know El Muerto is going to be epic. I’m a Marvel fan and the fact that I’m now part of this family still feels like a dream.” Bad Bunny also touched on the pressure he feels regarding the film, “Maybe, for some people, it’s different in that the higher they go, the less pressure they feel, bec...
Megan Thee Stallion Set for Australia’s Festival X
BRISBANE, Australia — Megan Thee Stallion is heading to Australia with Festival X for what will be her first-ever performances in these parts. Announced Wednesday (May 25), the Texas rapper headlines the five-date touring summer fest alongside Scottish EDM star Calvin Harris, and rapper/singer Don Toliver, also from the Lone Star State. Also confirmed to the festival lineup is MaRLo, Green Velvet, Nina Kraviz, Boys Noize, Nora En Pure and many others. Following a break due to the pandemic, the hip-hop and electronic dance music fest returns with an ambitious coast-to-coast route. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 2022 edition kicks off Nov. 26 at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse, then moves to open-air venues on the Gold Coast, Adelaide and ...
Australia’s Music Biz Welcomes Fresh Start With New Prime Minister, Government
BRISBANE, Australia — The Australian Labor Party’s victory in the federal election has been welcomed by the nation’s music industry as a fresh start, and as “great news” for a community that felt abandoned by the previous leadership during the most treacherous months of the pandemic. Prime Minister elect Anthony Albanese was sworn in Monday (May 23) as Australia’s 31st prime minister at Government House in Canberra, the capital. Four senior frontbenchers were also officially sworn in. After nine years in opposition, the new PM got to work immediately. Later on Monday, he visited Japan for a meeting with the leaders of the Quad — the United States, India and Japan. The music industry is also keen to get down to work with the ALP, the major center-left political party, and Albanese, who, wit...
After Uvalde School Massacre, Texas Native Selena Gomez Says, ‘If Children Aren’t Safe at School Where Are They Safe?’
Grand Prairie, Texas native Selena Gomez urged politicians to take decisive action in the wake of the horrific grade school shooting massacre in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday (May 24) in which an armed 18-year-old allegedly killed 19 children and 2 adults. “Today in my home state of Texas 18 innocent students were killed while simply trying to get an education. A teacher killed doing her job; an invaluable yet sadly under appreciated job. If children aren’t safe at school where are they safe?” Gomez wrote. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a follow up tweet, the singer expressed what many Americans were feeling in response to the 27th school shooting of 2022, which has also seen 212 mass shootings in 145 days so far. “It’s so frustrating an...
Olivia Rodrigo ‘So Heartbroken’ About Uvalde Elementary School Shooting Massacre
Olivia Rodrigo took time out during her concert at Los Angeles’ Greek Theater on Tuesday night (May 24) to make a plea for common sense gun legislation in response to the horrific mass shooting at a Texas elementary school earlier in the day that killed 19 children and 2 adults. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I wish we would never have to worry about our safety or our lives at places that are dedicated to our learning and growing,” Rodrigo said while telling the crowd she was “so devastated” about the latest shooting at a U.S. school, which CNN reported was at least the 38th at K-12, colleges and universities so far this year. “And I’m so heartbroken that this is the reality that we’re living in — and we need stricter gun control laws...
Khaid – Akpako
Check out this brand new single from Khaid titled – Akpako. From Khaid‘s latest debut EP “Diversity” is a new single titled “Akpako“, a street vibe that reflects on his personality before the fame. The new track “Akpako” is an impressive piece of music with a spiritual feel to it and the production credit goes to Ozedikus. It is also a follow-up to his previous track “Ski“. Listen and share Khaid – “Akpako” below. Download coming soon.
Khaid – Blessed
Check out this brand new single from Khaid titled – Blessed. From Khaid‘s latest debut EP “Diversity” is a new single titled “Blessed“ for his teeming fans. The new record is an impressive freestyling track that provided him the opportunity to be who he wants to be and the freedom of expression. Khaid’s best belief is when there is finally a general acceptance of trap music or other sounds. However, it is a follow-up to his song “Akpako” Listen and share Khaid – “Blessed” below. Download coming soon.
Khaid – Fire
Check out this brand new single from Khaid titled – Fire. From Khaid‘s latest debut EP “Diversity” is a new single titled “Fire“ for his teeming fans. The new record is a fantastic groovy jam with amapiano rhythm/feel, to help rock your mood. It was produced by Yung Willis. It fills in as a follow-up to his song “Blessed“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Khaid – “Fire” below. Download coming soon.
Spotify Brings Back Political Ads After Suspending Them in 2020
In 2020, Spotify suspended all political ads from the platform surrounding that year’s election cycle amid widespread criticism of the online spread of misinformation. At the time, Spotify released a statement promising to put a better vetting process into place before they bring political ads back. The company confirmed this week that political ads are slowly returning to the digital streaming platform, Protocol reports. “Following our pause of political ads in early 2020, we have spent the past two years strengthening and enhancing our processes, systems and tools to responsibly validate and review this content,” a Spotify spokesperson said in a statement. “We are now beginning to sell select political advertisements in opted-in third-party podcasts via the Spotify Audience Network...
