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Grinch Horror Movie, The Mean One, Coming This Christmas
There’s another Grinch film in the works, but in this project, the green ghoul’s heart probably won’t grow three sizes. XYZ Films is plotting a horror take on the beloved Dr. Seuss character called The Mean One, with David Howard Thornton (Terrifier 2) set to play the titular character. Directed by Steven LaMorte from a script by Flip and Finn Kobler, The Mean One parodies The Grinch by tweaking many of the story’s key details. Rather than Whoville, the creature lives on a mountain overlooking the town of Frazier Park. Young Cindy You-Know-Who (Krystle Martin) is orphaned after the Grinch kills her parents, and 20 Christmases later, she returns to Frazier Park in search of closure only to learn that the monster’s bloodlust hasn’t faded. The Mean One will stream for...
Wednesday Addams Trailer Reveals Christina Ricci’s New Character and Fred Armisen’s Uncle Fester: Watch
The official trailer for the upcoming Netflix Addams Family adaptation Wednesday has arrived, and like any long-awaited family reunion, there are a lot of new people to meet and a few familiar faces that look a bit different since the last time we saw them. Jenna Ortega stars in the Tim Burton-directed solo series for the titular teenage daughter of the Addams Family, who is sent to Nevermore Academy after a horrific piranha incident previously shared in the show’s teaser. After a series of unusual occurrences including an attempted murder, Wednesday summarizes her new digs in her signature, sardonic delivery with “There’s just something wrong about this place, not just because it’s a school.” On top of fleshing out the series’ overarching mystery, the trailer also introduces a number of n...
Jim Jones ft. Icewear Vezzo & Dave East “Backdoe,” El Camino & Benny The Butcher “80 Bills” & More | Daily Visuals 10.7.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Who would’ve thought that all these years later that Jim Jones would be the Dip Set member to keep that OG Harlem flag waving as he comes through with a new video for a cut off his latest Gangsta Grillz project with DJ Drama, We Set The Trendz. Linking up with Icewear Vezzo and Dave East for the visuals to “Backdoe,” Jones and company turn up at the strip club where they flex major ice and sip out some red cups before a SWAT team goes into action. Back in the studio, El Camino and Benny The Butcher sharpen their knives and in their clip to “80 Bills” lay down some bars before heading to the parking lot where a few thick young women await their company. All work and no play, right? Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Vado featuring Dave East, R...
Philadelphia Apologizes For Medical Experiments On Black Inmates
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty The city of Philadelphia has made a formal apology for unethical medical experiments that were performed on Black prisoners for decades. On Thursday, the city of Philadelphia made a public formal apology to those affected by unethical medical experiments conducted on them at the Holmesburg Prison for over two decades. “Without excuse, we formally and officially extend a sincere apology to those who were subjected to this inhumane and horrific abuse,” said Mayor Jim Kenney in the statement. “We are also sorry it took far too long to hear these words. To the families and loved ones across generations who have been impacted by this deplorable chapter in our city’s history, we are hopeful this formal apology brings you at least a ...
Geek Out: The Best Cosplay Drip From Day 3 of New York Comic Con 2022
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic Con 2022 If you thought the cosplayers showed out on days one and two of New York Comic Con 2022, you haven’t seen anything yet. Saturday, October 8, the Javits Center was full of nerds and blerds of all ages eager to celebrate all things nerdy. Easily one eclipsing Friday as the most packed at NYCC, cosplayers definitely saved their best cosplay for the weekend to wow those who came out to see them. Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic Con While on the prowl, we spotted our favorite “superheroes” from The Boys, a couple of X-Men, a Super Saiyan, members of the Fantastic 4, Mr. T, our favorite horror movie characters, and of course, some supervillains causing some mischief. Source: Bernard Smalls / New York Comic C...
Watch Willow Perform “Curious/Furious” and “Ur a Stranger” on SNL
Willow was the musical guest on the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live, performing the single “Curious/Furious” from her new LP <CopingMechanism>. She also did a live rendition of “Ur a Stranger” on the Brendan Gleeson-hosted show. Willow was backed by a full band for both tracks, and culminated the latter song by crashing her guitar through a television set. Watch it all happen below. Willow has previously shared “Hover Like a Goddess” from the new album. In April, she appeared on “Where You Are” with PinkPantheress, Mura Masa, and Skrillex. Her last LP lately I feel Everything was released in July 2021. Read about Willow’s song “Transparent Soul” [ft. Travis Barker] in Pitchfork’s “What Will the 2021 Song of the Summer Be?” feature. Content This content can also...
Kanye West Tweet Taken Down for Violating Twitter Rules
Twitter took down one of Kanye West’s tweets for violating its rules, the same day Meta confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that his Instagram account has been restricted for violating the platform’s policies. In a tweet on Saturday night (Oct. 8), West — who goes by Ye — wrote that he was going to go “death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE.” “I’m a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I’m going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE,” he wrote. “The funny thing is I actually can’t be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda.” After an hour of being up and tens of thousands of engagements, the tweet no longer appears on the rapper’s Twitter. In its place, there’s a notice from Twitter that reads, “This Tweet...
‘SNL’ Cold Open Takes Aim at Kanye West, Herschel Walker & the ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movie: Watch
Saturday Night Live didn’t waste any time before touching on some of the week’s biggest news — Kanye “Ye” West, Herschel Walker and The Super Mario Bros. movie. The cold open featured a game show called So You Think You Won’t Snap, where host Bowen Yang recited news individually to four SNL castmembers to see how long it would take them to “snap” from the news. Heidi Gardner went first, snapping after watching a clip of President Joe Biden talking about his mental acuity. Up next was Chloe Fineman, who was prompted with questions about Walker, referencing the announcement that he supports a total abortion ban. Shortly after, a woman came forward, saying Walker urged her to have two abortions. “Well, I bet that will come back and bite him in the butt,” Fineman told Yang, to which he replied...
Willow Smashes Guitar Through TV Set, Electrifies With ‘Curious/Furious’ & ‘Ur a Stranger’ on ‘SNL’: Watch
Willow gave a smashing performance — literally — during her musical guest appearance on Saturday Night Live. The 21-year-old artist visited Studio 8H on Oct. 8 to deliver a pair of electrifying performances from her new album, <CopingMechanism>. For her first song, Willow unleashed her inner rock star with “Curious/Furious,” closing out the track by showing off her impressive guitar shredding skills. Later, she returned to perform the hard-hitting “Ur a Stranger,” belting out the lyrics before smashing her axe into a television set. “it’s called historybeingmade.com,” Willow captioned a photo on Instagram of herself giving the middle finger alongside her leather-clad band on what appears to be the set of SNL. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and ne...
Justin Timberlake Brings Packed Set of Throwbacks & Gratitude to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2022 Gala
“Los Angeles, you’ve got me sweating!” Justin Timberlake told the crowd of more than 1,300 people at Santa Monica’s Barker Hangar as he loosened his collar during a packed set at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles 2022 Gala on Saturday night. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news But even though he was overheated, he was still trying to keep things elegant at the black-tie fundraiser. “Bro. Don’t be that guy,” he told a man in the crowd loudly suggesting he could cool down by taking his shirt off. “I love you too, but I’m not taking my shirt off. We all got dressed up. This is a classy event.” Timberlake kept the mood celebratory as CHLA raised a record $5.5 million-plus from the event, hosted by the father-son actor duo of Robert and Chris ...
Johnny Drille ft Don Jazzy – How You My Friend (I Dey For You My Friend)
Enjoy this beautiful piece of music from Johnny Drille titled – How Are You My Friend (I Dey For You My Friend). Mavin Record artist, Johnny Drille teams up with Don Jazzy on a brand new single he calls “How Are You, My Friend“. The new record is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. They have previously worked together on a song titled Ova which is a follow-up to this. Listen and share Johnny Drille ft Don Jazzy – HAYMF below. [embedded content] Download coming soon.
Johnny Drille ft Don Jazzy – How You My Friend (I Dey For You My Friend)
Enjoy this beautiful piece of music from Johnny Drille titled – How Are You My Friend (I Dey For You My Friend). Mavin Record artist, Johnny Drille teams up with Don Jazzy on a brand new single he calls “How Are You, My Friend“. The new record is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. They have previously worked together on a song titled Ova which is a follow-up to this. Listen and share Johnny Drille ft Don Jazzy – HAYMF below. [embedded content] Download coming soon.
