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Star Wars Needs to Embrace Recasting Classic Characters
In an epic Vanity Fair feature published Tuesday, Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy laid out how the next phase of Star Wars is focused on television, with the serialized saga of The Mandalorian and its spin-offs soon to be joined by other series set in different periods and starring different characters. While offering up a hard sell on the exciting projects on the horizon, with some exceptionally charming Ewan McGregor and Diego Luna quotes for flavor, writer Anthony Breznican does also explore some recent missteps made during production. To quote from the piece: To keep minting fans, Lucasfilm must give new generations their own collection of characters to love and hate, and not every classic character can be brought back endlessly anyway. Kennedy is well aware of all this now. In The Mandal...
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Being Rebooted for Hulu
It’s been two decades since Stephen Norrington’s messy adaptation of Alan Moore’s The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which is apparently enough time to get a reboot off the ground. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 20th Century Studios is taking another crack at the comic book franchise as a feature film for Hulu. Penning the screenplay will be Justin Haythe, who is known for his work on Revolutionary Road and Red Sparrow, with Don Murphy revisiting his producer role from the original adaptation. Murphy will be joined by producing partner Susan Montford and Erwin Stoff of 3 Arts Entertainment. THR reports that unlike the 2003 film, which went as far as adding Tom Sawyer as a US Secret Service agent, Haythe is returning to the core comic books for a more faithful ...
IRS Drops Tax Forms Detailing Black Lives Matter Co-Founder’s Use of Donation Money
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: James Clark / Getty Black Lives Matter (specifically the Black Lives Matter Global Network) has been scrutinized after its co-founder Patrisse Cullors was called out for its alleged misuse of the donations given to the foundation. Now, the IRS has dropped receipts in the form of tax forms, and it details where a good portion of the money went. The Associated Press exclusively shared the 63-page Form 990 revealing Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc. reports took in $90 million last year, investing $32 million in stocks during the breakout of racial justice protests in 2020. Organizers claim that money will be used to further support the movement and ensure the foundation continues its work. Related Stories BLM ended its fiscal year July 1, 20...
Woo!: Ric Flair To Return To The Ring For One Last Match
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Allen Berezovsky / Getty Looks like wrestling legend and icon Ric Flair isn’t done with the squared circle, though he definitely should be. According to the Huffpost, the “Nature Boy” is planning on returning for one final match this July 31 at the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, Ten-A-Key. This will be the first time that Ric Flair has laced up his wrestling boots (possibly Adidas) in 10 years as the last time he saw action in the ring was in 2011 on TNA. Taking to social media to make the shocking announcement, Flair confirmed the rumors and wrote “I Will Prove Once Again, That To Be The Man, You’ve Got To Beat The Man!” The show, called “Jim Crockett Promotions Presents: Ric Flair’s Last Match,” will stream live on Fite TV. Flair’s opponent has yet...
Lyft Driver Kicks Racist Couple Out Of Car, Gets Called A “N*gger Lover”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @StrictlyChristo / Twitter Have you ever come across white people who are so racist that it blows their minds when other white people won’t put up with their racism? Such was the case for Pennsylvania Lyft driver James Bode, who kicked a bigoted bar owner out of his car after she was unable to even sit her klanny-fanny all the way down before saying some racist sh**. From the Charlotte Observer: James Bode, a ride-share driver for Lyft, had just arrived to pick up a woman named “Jackie” on the evening of May 13 when something she said made him do a double take. “Wow, you’re like a white guy,” the woman can be heard saying in the dashcam video timestamped at 10:27 p.m.. “Excuse me,” Bode asked. “You’re like, a normal guy?” she replied as she got settl...
Diddy Introduces Jozzy As First Artist On New Label
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBC / Getty Sean “Diddy” Combs has a knack for making a big splash. And that remained the case as he introduced the first artist on his new R&B label during awards broadcast. On Sunday night (May 15th), the entertainment mogul was the host of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards which were held in Las Vegas, Nevada. He took that opportunity to introduce Jozzy, who joined him on stage to perform her new single “Replay” as the first artist signed to his new label, LOVE Records and called her the “R&B Biggie”. She took to social media after her performance to express her happiness at the moment. “Damn puff just gave me the alley .. now the music bout to speak for itself! #songsforwomen,” she wrote on Twitter. Jozzy is a veteran songwriter and produc...
Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Joe Galante to Join Country Music Hall of Fame
Keith Whitley, Jerry Lee Lewis and veteran music executive Joe Galante are the 2022 inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Brooks & Dunn, who were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2019, led the reveal of the Hall of Fame’s newest members on Tuesday (March 17) at an event at the Hall of Fame and Museum’s rotunda. The CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 “to recognize noteworthy individuals for their outstanding contributions to the format.” Each year, the Country Music Hall of Fame inducts honorees in three categories: modern era artist, veterans era artist, and one of three rotating categories, including non-performer, songwriter, and recording and/or touring musician. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Whitl...
Grimes’ Met Gala 2021 Accessories Are Going Up for Auction to Benefit Ukrainians
If you liked Grimes‘ Met Gala 2021 look, here’s your chance to own some of it while supporting a good cause. The musician is donating some of the accessories from her outfit in support of Ukrainians trying to escape the country as Russia continues its assault on the country. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Hey guys – I’m auctioning stuff from my Met Gala look last year to raise money to help get BIPOC families out of Ukraine since they’re having trouble exiting at the border,” she shared on Instagram Monday (May 16). The 34-year-old singer — who made headlines by carrying a sword cast from an AR-15 at the annual fashion event last year — also shared photos of the items she is auctioning, including the CHRISHABANA x Dune Harkonnen Mask ...
Pepsi® & Billboard Help Fans Own A Piece Of BBMAs With Digital Collectibles
Pepsi®, Billboard and MRC Live joined forces at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards for the release of the free Pepsi Mic Drop x Billboard Music Awards “Winners’ Club” NFT Collection on Billboard ChartStars. During the star-studded award show, which took place on Sunday, May 15, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the ceremony saw the likes of Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion take home trophies, but viewers of the show also walked away as winners. For the first time ever, Pepsi, Billboard and MRC Live & Alternative gave music fans the opportunity to secure NFTs for each award category with the launch of the Pepsi Mic Drop x Billboard Music Awards “Winners’ Club” NFT Collection. The collectibles were live minted and available for free for a limited time following each in-show announcement. ...
BTS’ ‘Yet to Come’ Debuts on Hot Trending Songs Chart – Ahead of Its June Release
Former Wanna One member Ha Sung-woon and BTS‘ Jimin spend a second week at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Trending Songs chart (dated May 21), powered by Twitter, with their collaboration “With You.” The track holds at the summit with 3 million Twitter mentions in the May 6-12 tracking week, according to Twitter. It’s just the third song to spend multiple weeks at No. 1 since the chart began last October, following BTS’ “Butter” (20 weeks) and SB19’s “Bazinga” (seven). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news It’s a notable week on the chart overall for BTS, thanks to Jimin’s duet, “Butter,” other solo hits for the group’s members – and the Hot Trending Songs debut of a BTS song not even released so far, the aptly titled “Yet to Come.” [embedded content] BTS ...
DJ Maphorisa – Rockets Bryanston Mix
Check out this new mix from DJ Maphorisa titled “Rockets Bryanston Mix”. SA superstar disc jockey, DJ Maphorisa comes through with a brand new mix captioned “Rockets Bryanston Mix”. The new mix “Rockets Bryanston Mix” is an impressive, exciting, and a no dull moment, it fills in as a follow-up to his previous track “UDlala Ngami“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share DJ Maphorisa – “Rockets Bryanston Mix” below. Download
With “So Far So Good” The Chainsmokers Harken Back To The Dawn of Their Mainstream Success
Prior to the release of their fourth studio LP, The Chainsmokers triumphantly tweeted “2016 is back.” The declaration, though somewhat ambiguous, loosely set the tone for what to expect from the prolific duo’s latest effort, So Far So Good. Harkening back to the era of the duo’s breakthrough Collage EP, we’re reminded of The Chainsmokers’ ability to succinctly craft expressive dance-pop with mainstream success. The declaration would seemingly appear to be a clear acknowledgment of what put the duo on top, and their intentions to reclaim that mantle. With So Far So Good out in full, the album is every bit as self-reflective, heartfelt, and nostalgic as we’d hoped. From throwing caution to the wind and seizing the moment on the summery R...
