Many of Michael Jackson‘s posthumously released songs are available on streaming. Three were removed. One member of Jackson’s family questioned their authenticity.
La Toya Jackson said some Michael Jackson songs removed from streaming are fishy
Jackson’s musical legacy is still being felt after his death in major ways. Following his death, the King of Pop’s estate put out two albums of previously unreleased material: 2010’s Michael and 2014’s Xscape. Some of the songs from Michael turned heads due to allegations the vocalist singing them was not Jackson.
According to NPR, Jackson’s sister, La Toya, once sewed seeds of doubt. “I am shocked that things have gotten this far,” she tweeted. “This is ridiculous. I was at the studio when these questionable files were delivered. I heard these ‘so-called’ Michael Jackson songs raw and without the distraction of the well-produced music by Teddy Riley. How they...
La Toya Jackson said some Michael Jackson songs removed from streaming are fishy
Jackson’s musical legacy is still being felt after his death in major ways. Following his death, the King of Pop’s estate put out two albums of previously unreleased material: 2010’s Michael and 2014’s Xscape. Some of the songs from Michael turned heads due to allegations the vocalist singing them was not Jackson.
According to NPR, Jackson’s sister, La Toya, once sewed seeds of doubt. “I am shocked that things have gotten this far,” she tweeted. “This is ridiculous. I was at the studio when these questionable files were delivered. I heard these ‘so-called’ Michael Jackson songs raw and without the distraction of the well-produced music by Teddy Riley. How they...
- 4/24/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On Thursday, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson unveiled his G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he’ll continue to expand his film and TV projects.
“As someone who has always believed in the transformative power of music, film and television, I’m beyond excited to introduce the expansion of my G-Unit Film & Television through the launch of G-Unit Studios right here in Shreveport,” Jackson told Billboard.
He additionally noted that establishing G-Unit Studios in Shreveport “is not just a business decision; it’s a commitment to fostering talent, creating opportunities and building a community that thrives through creativity and innovation. We see Shreveport as a beacon of inspiration and creativity.”
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Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux also expressed his delight at G-Unit Studios finding a home in his city. “We are thrilled that G-Unit Studios will plant its roots in Shreveport,...
“As someone who has always believed in the transformative power of music, film and television, I’m beyond excited to introduce the expansion of my G-Unit Film & Television through the launch of G-Unit Studios right here in Shreveport,” Jackson told Billboard.
He additionally noted that establishing G-Unit Studios in Shreveport “is not just a business decision; it’s a commitment to fostering talent, creating opportunities and building a community that thrives through creativity and innovation. We see Shreveport as a beacon of inspiration and creativity.”
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Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux also expressed his delight at G-Unit Studios finding a home in his city. “We are thrilled that G-Unit Studios will plant its roots in Shreveport,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+’s return to Acapulco this May comes with a competitive edge.
In a new trailer for Season 3 of the bilingual comedy — which you can check out above — young Máximo (Enrique Arrizon) goes to war with Memo’s (Fernando Carsa) sister Dulce, who’s not as sweet as she appears.
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In a new trailer for Season 3 of the bilingual comedy — which you can check out above — young Máximo (Enrique Arrizon) goes to war with Memo’s (Fernando Carsa) sister Dulce, who’s not as sweet as she appears.
More from TVLineRashida Jones Is Friends With a Robot in Apple TV+'s Sci-Fi Mystery Sunny - See First Photos and Get Release DateFor All Mankind Renewed for Season 5 - Plus, Star City Spinoff Ordered at AppleTVLine Items: Emily VanCamp's New Show, Phillipa Soo Joins Ryan Murphy's...
- 4/17/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Hip-hop mogul Sean “P. Diddy” Combs is under a microscope after Homeland Security raided two of his properties — one in Los Angeles, and the other in Miami. Before the raid, Combs’ former producer, Rodney Jones, came forward with allegations claiming he was groped and threatened by Combs. Jones mentioned 50 Cent’s former girlfriend, Daphne Joy, in the allegations. Here’s what 50 Cent said after Jones’ explosive lawsuit.
50 Cent called out his ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy, for allegedly performing sex work for Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ former producer, Rodney Jones, spotlighted the hip-hop mogul. Jones said he lived with Combs for a year and witnessed illegal activity during that time. The 79-page lawsuit also details how Jones Combs allegedly assaulted and threatened him. Combs denied any wrongdoing outlined in the lawsuit.
Jones called out multiple celebrities in his lawsuit, including 50 Cent’s ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy. According to the amended lawsuit,...
50 Cent called out his ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy, for allegedly performing sex work for Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ former producer, Rodney Jones, spotlighted the hip-hop mogul. Jones said he lived with Combs for a year and witnessed illegal activity during that time. The 79-page lawsuit also details how Jones Combs allegedly assaulted and threatened him. Combs denied any wrongdoing outlined in the lawsuit.
Jones called out multiple celebrities in his lawsuit, including 50 Cent’s ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy. According to the amended lawsuit,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Radio and club DJ Mister Cee, real name Calvin LeBrun, has died, according to a statement released by New York radio station Hot 97. He was 57. No cause or location was given.
“As a family at Hot 97 and Wbls, we’re deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Mister Cee. He wasn’t just a DJ,” said the statement. “He was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary Throwback at Noon and Friday Night Live sets.
“Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture. Our hearts are heavy as we send our love and condolences to his family and the fans whose lives he touched through his music. Rest easy, Mr. Cee. Your legacy will live forever.”
Mr. Cee was also known as “The Finisher,” and is credited with discovering hip-hop legend The Notorious B.
“As a family at Hot 97 and Wbls, we’re deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Mister Cee. He wasn’t just a DJ,” said the statement. “He was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary Throwback at Noon and Friday Night Live sets.
“Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture. Our hearts are heavy as we send our love and condolences to his family and the fans whose lives he touched through his music. Rest easy, Mr. Cee. Your legacy will live forever.”
Mr. Cee was also known as “The Finisher,” and is credited with discovering hip-hop legend The Notorious B.
- 4/11/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Mister Cee, a longtime DJ for New York City’s Hot 97 radio station, has died at 57 years old.
Hot 97 reports that Mister Cee’s family has confirmed his passing, but the cause of death is currently unknown.
“He wasn’t just a DJ; he was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary Throwback at Noon and Friday Night Live sets,” the station said in a statement. “Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture.”
Born Calvin LeBrun in the Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, Mister Cee broke into hip-hop during the late 1980s as pioneering rapper Big Daddy Kane’s official DJ.
Mister Cee was also one of The Notorious B.I.G.’s earliest supporters. In addition to helping to promote Biggie’s 1991 demo tape, he would serve as an executive producer on...
Hot 97 reports that Mister Cee’s family has confirmed his passing, but the cause of death is currently unknown.
“He wasn’t just a DJ; he was a pillar of our stations, bringing joy to countless listeners with his legendary Throwback at Noon and Friday Night Live sets,” the station said in a statement. “Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture.”
Born Calvin LeBrun in the Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, Mister Cee broke into hip-hop during the late 1980s as pioneering rapper Big Daddy Kane’s official DJ.
Mister Cee was also one of The Notorious B.I.G.’s earliest supporters. In addition to helping to promote Biggie’s 1991 demo tape, he would serve as an executive producer on...
- 4/10/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Nicki Minaj performed with 50 Cent at her Pink Friday 2 World Tour at Madison Garden in New York City.
Minaj rapped in a pink wig, a pink top and pink-laced boot heels that were full of glitter. 50 Cent rapped in a Yankees cap and a black-and-white jacket with patterns.
The “Everybody” rapper recently released a diss track about fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion titled “Big Foot” as a response to Megan Thee Stallion’s single, “Hiss.” In Minaj’s single, she mentions the interview with CBS News star Gayle King.
Fans have noticed that the lyrics in “Hiss” seem to do with Minaj, mentioning Megan’s Law, a federal law that requires information about sex offenders to be public – “These h—- don’t be mad at Megan, these h—- mad at Megan’s Law.”
Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, is registered as a sex offender.
50 Cent is in...
Minaj rapped in a pink wig, a pink top and pink-laced boot heels that were full of glitter. 50 Cent rapped in a Yankees cap and a black-and-white jacket with patterns.
The “Everybody” rapper recently released a diss track about fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion titled “Big Foot” as a response to Megan Thee Stallion’s single, “Hiss.” In Minaj’s single, she mentions the interview with CBS News star Gayle King.
Fans have noticed that the lyrics in “Hiss” seem to do with Minaj, mentioning Megan’s Law, a federal law that requires information about sex offenders to be public – “These h—- don’t be mad at Megan, these h—- mad at Megan’s Law.”
Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, is registered as a sex offender.
50 Cent is in...
- 4/5/2024
- by Gianna Stephens
- Uinterview
Rapper 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, hopped on X recently and made a very bold prediction to his 12 million+ followers, stating that former U.S. President, Donald Trump, would be president once again.
This was part of a post that Jackson shared with an AI-doctored (fake) video, which showed Trump offering comments on Sean Diddy Combs’s recent federal human trafficking investigation, and the raids on his homes.
Rapper 50 Cent – “The World Is Almost Over”
Jackson shared the AI video of Trump, along with a caption that read, “The world’s almost over so what are we all worried about.
Whoever made this is fucked up. I think Trump’s gonna be president again, but I’m not going to say that.” In addition, he provided a link to his website, gunitbrands.com.
The “messed up” thing Jackson was referring to in the post on X...
This was part of a post that Jackson shared with an AI-doctored (fake) video, which showed Trump offering comments on Sean Diddy Combs’s recent federal human trafficking investigation, and the raids on his homes.
Rapper 50 Cent – “The World Is Almost Over”
Jackson shared the AI video of Trump, along with a caption that read, “The world’s almost over so what are we all worried about.
Whoever made this is fucked up. I think Trump’s gonna be president again, but I’m not going to say that.” In addition, he provided a link to his website, gunitbrands.com.
The “messed up” thing Jackson was referring to in the post on X...
- 4/4/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
“Me wanting to be on the show was prompted from my family,” says Grammy-nominated R&b star Sisqo while discussing his time as Lizard on “The Masked Singer.” “They’re big fans of the show. And as it turns out, it seemed like once a season or every other season one of the judges would guess that whoever was masked was me. My family was like, ‘They keep guessing it’s you, when you just gonna go on there?'” Watch his exclusive video interview with Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson above.
As Lizard, Sisqo sang “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescense on “Shower Anthems Night.” After receiving the least amount of votes in the Group C final, he was forced to “take it off” and reveal himself. Panelists Robin Thicke and Rita Ora were right on the money, guessing Sisqo’s identity based on that unmistakable tone. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg...
As Lizard, Sisqo sang “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescense on “Shower Anthems Night.” After receiving the least amount of votes in the Group C final, he was forced to “take it off” and reveal himself. Panelists Robin Thicke and Rita Ora were right on the money, guessing Sisqo’s identity based on that unmistakable tone. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg...
- 4/4/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
On “The Masked Singer’s” “Shower Anthems Night,” it’s time to belt out some squeaky-clean tunes! The Group C contestants start the night with a show-stopping group performance, and then serenade the audience and panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora with iconic songs that are best sung at full volume in the shower! Nick Cannon hosts the wild and wacky fun.
The Season 11 contestants boast a combined 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Choice nominations, 108 million records sold, 326 film appearances and have 1.7 billion Spotify streams!
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 11, Episode 5, to find out what happened Wednesday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think has what it takes to win the entire competition.
See...
The Season 11 contestants boast a combined 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Choice nominations, 108 million records sold, 326 film appearances and have 1.7 billion Spotify streams!
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 11, Episode 5, to find out what happened Wednesday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt on Fox. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think has what it takes to win the entire competition.
See...
- 4/4/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The story everyone knows about the rise of the Mp3 and the end of the CD gold rush is a good one. It’s got Metallica and Dr. Dre, Sean Parker and the RIAA, Napster, Kazaa, Limewire, and the record industry’s flabbergasting decision to sue its own fans. But the real story, or arguably the most nuanced and fascinating one, lies elsewhere with a bunch of young computer wizzes scattered across the country and a handful of crafty, underpaid factory workers in Shelby, North Carolina.
This story anchors the new MTV Entertainment Studios documentary,...
This story anchors the new MTV Entertainment Studios documentary,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
After the raids on Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ homes in Miami and Los Angeles last week, his longtime nemesis, rapper 50 Cent, said he would produce a documentary about his nemesis.
The rivalry is connected to Combs dating 50 Cent’s ex, Daphne Joy. Joy is the mother of 50 Cent’s 11-year-old son, Sire Jackson.
A new $30 million sexual assault lawsuit against Combs brought by record producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones claimed that Joy was Combs “sex worker,” adding a further wrinkle to the drama.
The 73-page lawsuit is only one of three recently filed against Combs.
The suit also stated that Jones was subject to a year of groping without his consent and “constant unsolicited touching” of his private areas.
Combs and Jackson have a long-lasting rivalry that dates back over 20 years.
The feud started after Jackson released a song saying that Combs knew who murdered popular rapper Notorious Big. Combs...
The rivalry is connected to Combs dating 50 Cent’s ex, Daphne Joy. Joy is the mother of 50 Cent’s 11-year-old son, Sire Jackson.
A new $30 million sexual assault lawsuit against Combs brought by record producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones claimed that Joy was Combs “sex worker,” adding a further wrinkle to the drama.
The 73-page lawsuit is only one of three recently filed against Combs.
The suit also stated that Jones was subject to a year of groping without his consent and “constant unsolicited touching” of his private areas.
Combs and Jackson have a long-lasting rivalry that dates back over 20 years.
The feud started after Jackson released a song saying that Combs knew who murdered popular rapper Notorious Big. Combs...
- 4/3/2024
- by Morgan Lee Powers
- Uinterview
West Coast rap veterans Dr. Dre and The Game have a long history of collaboration, with Dre launching The Game’s career on his Aftermath Entertainment label. But the hip-hop world isn’t all sunshine and beats. Years after their initial success, a feud simmered between them.
Eminem in his music video Rap God
The world of hip-hop is a tangled web of diss tracks and hurt feelings where The Game aimed a diss at someone else after his frustrations with Dre spilled over. Things, however, get interesting when that someone is The Rap-God Eminem.
The Game Talks About Dissing Eminem To Get Back To Dr. Dre A still from Street Kings (2008)
The Game rose to fame with the help of Dr. Dre and Eminem. Dre signed The Game to Aftermath and helped him craft a commercially successful debut album. However, their relationship soured after The Game was excluded from...
Eminem in his music video Rap God
The world of hip-hop is a tangled web of diss tracks and hurt feelings where The Game aimed a diss at someone else after his frustrations with Dre spilled over. Things, however, get interesting when that someone is The Rap-God Eminem.
The Game Talks About Dissing Eminem To Get Back To Dr. Dre A still from Street Kings (2008)
The Game rose to fame with the help of Dr. Dre and Eminem. Dre signed The Game to Aftermath and helped him craft a commercially successful debut album. However, their relationship soured after The Game was excluded from...
- 3/30/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
50 Cent is a big shot in the entertainment industry, primarily gaining prominence due to rapping. From making noise with his 2003 debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, he also ventured into business and acting, cementing his enduring influence in Hollywood.
50 Cent | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Back in 2020, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To express his gratitude, he gave a shoutout to Eminem and his other close friend, Dr. Dre.
50 Cent is Grateful to Eminem and Dr. Dre for Their Mentorship!
Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Romelle Young, is a highly influential figure in the music industry. He initially gained attention as a member of the pioneering rap group N.W.A (Niggaz Wit Attitudes) in the late 1980s.
Suggested“Is you stupid or is you dumb?”: 50 Cent Slams Floyd Mayweather for His Comments on S*xual Assault Accused Diddy
Back in the late 1990s,...
50 Cent | Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Back in 2020, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To express his gratitude, he gave a shoutout to Eminem and his other close friend, Dr. Dre.
50 Cent is Grateful to Eminem and Dr. Dre for Their Mentorship!
Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Romelle Young, is a highly influential figure in the music industry. He initially gained attention as a member of the pioneering rap group N.W.A (Niggaz Wit Attitudes) in the late 1980s.
Suggested“Is you stupid or is you dumb?”: 50 Cent Slams Floyd Mayweather for His Comments on S*xual Assault Accused Diddy
Back in the late 1990s,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Chelsea Handler’s relationship with rapper and actor 50 Cent was in prominence for several tabloids while sparking huge gossip. The relationship between the duo started one year after 50 Cent’s visit to her show Chelsea Lately in 2009 on E!.
Chelsea Handler. Credit: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The relationship, however, did not last long as Handler was suspicious of R&b singer Ciara who allegedly had a romantic interest in the rapper which, as Handler admitted was quite uncomfortable and propelled arguments between the couple. Reportedly, Handler planned a vacation for them but it was in smoke as the rapper never showed up following their heated argument over the phone.
Chelsea Handler Revealed Details Of Her Relationship With 50 Cent Chelsea Handler. Credit: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/Yt
Chelsea Handler was candid about revealing details of her relationship with 50 Cent. Cent who has a stellar career...
Chelsea Handler. Credit: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The relationship, however, did not last long as Handler was suspicious of R&b singer Ciara who allegedly had a romantic interest in the rapper which, as Handler admitted was quite uncomfortable and propelled arguments between the couple. Reportedly, Handler planned a vacation for them but it was in smoke as the rapper never showed up following their heated argument over the phone.
Chelsea Handler Revealed Details Of Her Relationship With 50 Cent Chelsea Handler. Credit: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/Yt
Chelsea Handler was candid about revealing details of her relationship with 50 Cent. Cent who has a stellar career...
- 3/29/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
50 Cent responded to allegations that he raped and physically abused his ex, Daphne Joy.
If you were unaware, the former couple split in 2012 and share a son named Sire.
Following raids on rapper Diddy‘s homes this week, Daphne was named in a lawsuit involving the embattled rapper. This prompted a report that 50 was planning to file for sole custody of their son.
Daphne took to social media to level allegations against 50, prompting a response.
Read more about Daphne Joy’s allegations and 50 Cent’s response…
“Curtis James Jackson,” Daphne wrote on Instagram. “Everything is a joke to you until our safety is compromised, which is happening now. You are wreaking real havoc, frenzy and chaos onto people’s lives. How could u feel if Sire was the one in handcuffs? For nothing.”
Daphne continued, “We moved to New York to give you the opportunity to be a father...
If you were unaware, the former couple split in 2012 and share a son named Sire.
Following raids on rapper Diddy‘s homes this week, Daphne was named in a lawsuit involving the embattled rapper. This prompted a report that 50 was planning to file for sole custody of their son.
Daphne took to social media to level allegations against 50, prompting a response.
Read more about Daphne Joy’s allegations and 50 Cent’s response…
“Curtis James Jackson,” Daphne wrote on Instagram. “Everything is a joke to you until our safety is compromised, which is happening now. You are wreaking real havoc, frenzy and chaos onto people’s lives. How could u feel if Sire was the one in handcuffs? For nothing.”
Daphne continued, “We moved to New York to give you the opportunity to be a father...
- 3/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has denied allegations that he raped and physically abused his ex-girlfriend, Daphne Joy.
A rep for the rapper shared in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday afternoon, “The disturbing allegations in the sworn pleadings recently filed in a court case related to Daphne Joy the mother of my twelve year old child, has required me to take all necessary legal actions to protect my son Sire. The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son. My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time.”
Earlier Thursday, Joy took to Instagram, claiming 50 Cent had previously sexually assaulted and abused her. The pair dated in 2011 before welcoming their son, Sire, in 2012, but broke up shortly after.
“Curtis James Jackson.
A rep for the rapper shared in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday afternoon, “The disturbing allegations in the sworn pleadings recently filed in a court case related to Daphne Joy the mother of my twelve year old child, has required me to take all necessary legal actions to protect my son Sire. The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son. My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time.”
Earlier Thursday, Joy took to Instagram, claiming 50 Cent had previously sexually assaulted and abused her. The pair dated in 2011 before welcoming their son, Sire, in 2012, but broke up shortly after.
“Curtis James Jackson.
- 3/28/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“The last five years has been pretty safe,” says “Extra” host Billy Bush while discussing his decision to jump into the Sir Lion costume on “The Masked Singer.” “You do the same thing, you come into the studio, it’s a real comfort zone. I thought, I love to sing. I’m singing around the office all the time. But this is a great way to step out of the comfort zone and just try something crazy!” Watch his exclusive video interview with Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson above.
As Sir Lion, Bush sang “Love and Marriage” on “TV Theme Night.” After landing in the bottom two with Lizard, he was sent packing after they dueled it out with the “Masked Singer” theme song “Who Are You?” Panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora couldn’t figure out his identity, guessing Anderson Cooper, Seth Meyers, Ryan Seacrest and Andy Cohen,...
As Sir Lion, Bush sang “Love and Marriage” on “TV Theme Night.” After landing in the bottom two with Lizard, he was sent packing after they dueled it out with the “Masked Singer” theme song “Who Are You?” Panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora couldn’t figure out his identity, guessing Anderson Cooper, Seth Meyers, Ryan Seacrest and Andy Cohen,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Music Producer Sean Diddy Comb’s House Was Raided Following Serious Allegation of Assault(Photo Credit –Facebook/daphnejoy.co)
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for music mogul Sean Diddy Combs, also known as Puff Daddy and Diddy. Music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed a $30 Million Lawsuit, resulting in raids at Diddy’s LA and Miami homes. The lawsuit accuses Diddy of running s*x trafficking circles, and the lawsuit has revealed a lot of disturbing details. New reports suggest that an improbable name has popped into the lawsuit: Rapper 50 Cent’s Daphne Joy. In the lawsuit, she is accused of being a s*x worker, and the allegations are daming.
The twists keep on coming in this Diddy scandal after the mention of high-profile names of celebrities like Prince Harry, Usher, and more. It all started in November of last year when Diddy‘s ex, Cassandra Ventura,...
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for music mogul Sean Diddy Combs, also known as Puff Daddy and Diddy. Music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed a $30 Million Lawsuit, resulting in raids at Diddy’s LA and Miami homes. The lawsuit accuses Diddy of running s*x trafficking circles, and the lawsuit has revealed a lot of disturbing details. New reports suggest that an improbable name has popped into the lawsuit: Rapper 50 Cent’s Daphne Joy. In the lawsuit, she is accused of being a s*x worker, and the allegations are daming.
The twists keep on coming in this Diddy scandal after the mention of high-profile names of celebrities like Prince Harry, Usher, and more. It all started in November of last year when Diddy‘s ex, Cassandra Ventura,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Poster for ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ (Photo Credit: Starz)
Starz has given Power Book III: Raising Kanan an early season five renewal order as season four of the crime drama is shooting in New York. Season three of the popular drama premiered in December 2023 and wrapped up in February 2024.
“We know that our fans can’t get enough of Raising Kanan. As the inevitable evolution of this young man into a killer plays out, we knew we had much more backstory to share in this ever-escalating family saga,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for Starz. “As we continue to expand the storytelling within the Power universe, we’re looking forward to how this story may intersect with other Power characters during this prequel era.”
The cast includes MeKai Curtis as Kanan, Tony Award winner Patina Miller as Raquel “Raq” Thomas, London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou Thomas,...
Starz has given Power Book III: Raising Kanan an early season five renewal order as season four of the crime drama is shooting in New York. Season three of the popular drama premiered in December 2023 and wrapped up in February 2024.
“We know that our fans can’t get enough of Raising Kanan. As the inevitable evolution of this young man into a killer plays out, we knew we had much more backstory to share in this ever-escalating family saga,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for Starz. “As we continue to expand the storytelling within the Power universe, we’re looking forward to how this story may intersect with other Power characters during this prequel era.”
The cast includes MeKai Curtis as Kanan, Tony Award winner Patina Miller as Raquel “Raq” Thomas, London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou Thomas,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Starz announced today that its hit drama series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, has been renewed for a fifth season. The third installment in the Power franchise, Raising Kanan, recently concluded its explosive third season and is currently filming season four in New York.
“We know that our fans can’t get enough of ‘Raising Kanan.’ As the inevitable evolution of this young man into a killer plays out, we knew we had much more backstory to share in this ever-escalating family saga,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for Starz.
Busby added: “As we continue to expand the storytelling within the Power universe, we’re looking forward to how this story may intersect with other Power characters during this prequel era.”
It was recently announced that Starz is in development on a new Power prequel series, Origins, that would delve into the origin story of fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy.
“We know that our fans can’t get enough of ‘Raising Kanan.’ As the inevitable evolution of this young man into a killer plays out, we knew we had much more backstory to share in this ever-escalating family saga,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for Starz.
Busby added: “As we continue to expand the storytelling within the Power universe, we’re looking forward to how this story may intersect with other Power characters during this prequel era.”
It was recently announced that Starz is in development on a new Power prequel series, Origins, that would delve into the origin story of fan-favorite characters Ghost and Tommy.
- 3/27/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Power fans, rejoice! Power Book III: Raising Kanan is coming back for a fifth season.
Starz has given the prequel series an early renewal following its February Season 3 finale. Season 4 is currently in production in New York. The news arrives shortly after the announcement the network’s focus has shifted to creating new spinoffs versus current seasons running too long to save costs and the news that Power Book II: Ghost will be ending after four seasons.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan explores the early life of everyone’s favorite villain Kanan Stark, originally played by 50 Cent in the flagship series and shows his evolution from naive teenager to cutthroat villain. Season 3 saw an epic showdown between Kanan (Mekai Curtis) and Raq (Patina Miller), resulting in a couple of surprise deaths and the return of a fan-favorite character. The series stars MeKai Curtis in the titular role of “Kanan,...
Starz has given the prequel series an early renewal following its February Season 3 finale. Season 4 is currently in production in New York. The news arrives shortly after the announcement the network’s focus has shifted to creating new spinoffs versus current seasons running too long to save costs and the news that Power Book II: Ghost will be ending after four seasons.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan explores the early life of everyone’s favorite villain Kanan Stark, originally played by 50 Cent in the flagship series and shows his evolution from naive teenager to cutthroat villain. Season 3 saw an epic showdown between Kanan (Mekai Curtis) and Raq (Patina Miller), resulting in a couple of surprise deaths and the return of a fan-favorite character. The series stars MeKai Curtis in the titular role of “Kanan,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Sean Diddy Combs Scandal: Here’s Everything We Know About It. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Lawsuit against Sean Diddy Combs by music producer Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones is unraveling some disturbing things. The music artists’ LA and Miami homes were raided recently, and now the s*x trafficking lawsuit document shows a connection to British royalty Prince Harry. Meanwhile, 50 Cent once again takes advantage of this opportunity and takes a dig at Jay Z. A lot has been going on, and it might seem a little confusing and too much for you all. But we are here with everything we know about it.
Diddy is an established rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur who is also known as Puff Daddy or P Diddy. He is credited with the discovery of new artists like Usher and others. He is one of the most influential figures in the music industry who has been...
Lawsuit against Sean Diddy Combs by music producer Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones is unraveling some disturbing things. The music artists’ LA and Miami homes were raided recently, and now the s*x trafficking lawsuit document shows a connection to British royalty Prince Harry. Meanwhile, 50 Cent once again takes advantage of this opportunity and takes a dig at Jay Z. A lot has been going on, and it might seem a little confusing and too much for you all. But we are here with everything we know about it.
Diddy is an established rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur who is also known as Puff Daddy or P Diddy. He is credited with the discovery of new artists like Usher and others. He is one of the most influential figures in the music industry who has been...
- 3/27/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Two homes owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs were raided by the US Department of Homeland Security on Monday (March 25th) in connection to an ongoing federal sex trafficking investigation. Now, Combs’ lawyer is claiming that officials employed a “gross overuse of military-level force.”
In a statement released on Tuesday, Combs’ attorney, Aaron Dyer, alleges that there was an “excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities,” and that Combs’ children and employees were “treated” poorly. The statement also claims that Combs “spoke to and cooperated with authorities,” and has not been arrested or otherwise restricted by law enforcement.
Dyer’s statement goes on to call the raid an “unprecedented ambush,” and the allegations against Combs in general as part of a “witch hunt.” He concludes by saying that Combs “will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”
All of this comes after Combs’ past has come...
In a statement released on Tuesday, Combs’ attorney, Aaron Dyer, alleges that there was an “excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities,” and that Combs’ children and employees were “treated” poorly. The statement also claims that Combs “spoke to and cooperated with authorities,” and has not been arrested or otherwise restricted by law enforcement.
Dyer’s statement goes on to call the raid an “unprecedented ambush,” and the allegations against Combs in general as part of a “witch hunt.” He concludes by saying that Combs “will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”
All of this comes after Combs’ past has come...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
50 Cent Reacts To Sean Diddy Combs’ Home Raids By Feds ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
American rapper Sean Diddy Combs came under the heat last year after a singer and dancer, Cassandra Ventura, accused him of r*ping her in 2018 alongside an abusive relationship. It created an opportunity for 50 Cent to blow steam on social media, and amid reports of the FBI raiding Diddy’s homes, the In da Club rapper took a dig at his fellow rapper. Scroll below for more.
Federal authorities reportedly raided Diddy’s homes in LA and Miami on Monday. Some armed officers were flying over his real estate amid the s*x trafficking allegations against the rapper. Homeland Security Investigations’ rep told People that law enforcement actions have been executed with the assistance of Hsi LA, Hsi Miami, and local partners. Diddy purchased the Holmy Hills area property for a whopping $40 million in 2014. Several videos of...
American rapper Sean Diddy Combs came under the heat last year after a singer and dancer, Cassandra Ventura, accused him of r*ping her in 2018 alongside an abusive relationship. It created an opportunity for 50 Cent to blow steam on social media, and amid reports of the FBI raiding Diddy’s homes, the In da Club rapper took a dig at his fellow rapper. Scroll below for more.
Federal authorities reportedly raided Diddy’s homes in LA and Miami on Monday. Some armed officers were flying over his real estate amid the s*x trafficking allegations against the rapper. Homeland Security Investigations’ rep told People that law enforcement actions have been executed with the assistance of Hsi LA, Hsi Miami, and local partners. Diddy purchased the Holmy Hills area property for a whopping $40 million in 2014. Several videos of...
- 3/26/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Hip-hop artist Dr. Dre has been a legend in the music industry since he began working with the Nwa. Primarily a music producer, he has worked with iconic performers such as Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Ice Cube among others. The Compton native was recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the industry.
Adding on to ‘Dre Day’ was the hip-hop-inspired AI art that imagined legendary hip-hop artists as superheroes. The art depicted Dr. Dre as the Joker, while other rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, the Notorious Big, and Eazy-e also had their own iterations of popular superheroes.
AI Art Depicts Dr. Dre, Eminem, And Other Rap Legends As Superheroes Dr. Dre as Joker | Credits: aiartvisuals
Since the ‘80s, producer and rapper Dr. Dre has been active in the industry and has found fame due to his artistry as a producer and rapper.
Adding on to ‘Dre Day’ was the hip-hop-inspired AI art that imagined legendary hip-hop artists as superheroes. The art depicted Dr. Dre as the Joker, while other rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, the Notorious Big, and Eazy-e also had their own iterations of popular superheroes.
AI Art Depicts Dr. Dre, Eminem, And Other Rap Legends As Superheroes Dr. Dre as Joker | Credits: aiartvisuals
Since the ‘80s, producer and rapper Dr. Dre has been active in the industry and has found fame due to his artistry as a producer and rapper.
- 3/20/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Dr. Dre set out to prove he’s more than a producer and a rapper in a skit filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live! that aired on Tuesday (March 19th). While joined by his frequent collaborators Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Eminem, Dre gave the late night host a check-up in a spoof of the long-running ABC drama Grey’s Anatomy called Dre’s Anatomy. Watch the full skit below.
The sketch revolved around Kimmel’s penis — which is apparently lacking in the size department. To open the skit, Dre looks under Kimmel’s hospital gown and says, “What the fuck is this? This man has no penis.”
He calls in Dr. Broadus (aka Snoop Dogg) to take a look with the aid of a magnifying glass. Then, 50 brings in a telescope to help Snoop guide Dre through some impromptu surgery — only to find out that Kimmel came in for a colonoscopy.
The sketch revolved around Kimmel’s penis — which is apparently lacking in the size department. To open the skit, Dre looks under Kimmel’s hospital gown and says, “What the fuck is this? This man has no penis.”
He calls in Dr. Broadus (aka Snoop Dogg) to take a look with the aid of a magnifying glass. Then, 50 brings in a telescope to help Snoop guide Dre through some impromptu surgery — only to find out that Kimmel came in for a colonoscopy.
- 3/20/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Fresh off of his traffic-stopping Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony, Dr. Dre made his first late night TV appearance in 30 years as a guest on Tuesday’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where the rapper-producer-mogul reunited with Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent and announced that a new Eminem album is coming this year.
Dre, whose birth name is Andre Romelle Young, drew major players in the rap game and brought out a crowd so large that Hollywood Boulevard had to be briefly shut down, as he received his honor on the iconic Walk of Fame on Tuesday. The Compton native was joined at the ceremony by Xzibit, 50 Cent, his longtime friend Snoop Dogg and his protégé Eminem.
Later, at the close of his segment on Kimmel’s Tuesday show, Dre dropped the announcement about Eminem’s forthcoming album.
“Eminem is working on his own album, which is coming out this year.
Dre, whose birth name is Andre Romelle Young, drew major players in the rap game and brought out a crowd so large that Hollywood Boulevard had to be briefly shut down, as he received his honor on the iconic Walk of Fame on Tuesday. The Compton native was joined at the ceremony by Xzibit, 50 Cent, his longtime friend Snoop Dogg and his protégé Eminem.
Later, at the close of his segment on Kimmel’s Tuesday show, Dre dropped the announcement about Eminem’s forthcoming album.
“Eminem is working on his own album, which is coming out this year.
- 3/20/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dr. Dre has revealed Eminem is returning with a new album in 2024. While appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday (March 19th), Dre said Em gave his blessing to announce the big news.
“Eminem is working on his own album, which is coming out this year,” Dre said. “I actually talked to him and he said it was okay for me to make that announcement right here on this show. So he has an album coming out, I’ve got songs on it and it’s fire.”
He continued, “I’m actually gonna hear the entire album for the first time tomorrow. He holds his music close to his chest, so I haven’t heard everything. I haven’t even heard everything complete that I’ve done, but I’m gonna hear it, and he’s putting out an album this year.”
After Kimmel pointed out Dre is very hands-on with any music he produces,...
“Eminem is working on his own album, which is coming out this year,” Dre said. “I actually talked to him and he said it was okay for me to make that announcement right here on this show. So he has an album coming out, I’ve got songs on it and it’s fire.”
He continued, “I’m actually gonna hear the entire album for the first time tomorrow. He holds his music close to his chest, so I haven’t heard everything. I haven’t even heard everything complete that I’ve done, but I’m gonna hear it, and he’s putting out an album this year.”
After Kimmel pointed out Dre is very hands-on with any music he produces,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Dr. Dre is one of the most influential music producers of the 2000s, having unearthed rappers such as Eminem and 50 Cent. After rising to stardom as a rapper during the early 90s, Dr. Dre has been focused on his career as a producer over the last couple of decades, leaving a lasting impact on the hip-hop genre.
Dr. Dre on Hart to Heart
Dr. Dre recently appeared on a talk show, where he discussed his work in hip-hop, particularly as a producer. At the same time, he addressed the possibility of working in other genres and collaborating with new artists. Dr. Dre responded candidly to dabbling in genres outside of hip-hop and also revealed the one artist he would love to collaborate with.
Dr. Dre Reveals His Condition For Working in Genres Other Than Hip-Hop
Music producer and rapper Dr. Dre recently received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles,...
Dr. Dre on Hart to Heart
Dr. Dre recently appeared on a talk show, where he discussed his work in hip-hop, particularly as a producer. At the same time, he addressed the possibility of working in other genres and collaborating with new artists. Dr. Dre responded candidly to dabbling in genres outside of hip-hop and also revealed the one artist he would love to collaborate with.
Dr. Dre Reveals His Condition For Working in Genres Other Than Hip-Hop
Music producer and rapper Dr. Dre recently received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Dr. Dre made his first late-night television appearance in three decades last night, stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live after earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The rapper spoke to host Jimmy Kimmel in a lengthy interview about his career, with Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent later joining the conversation.
During the interview, Dr. Dre shared his enthusiasm for getting the star, his unlikely fans (which have apparently included a group of nuns), and the collaborative process of making music. “Do artists from other genres often approach you...
During the interview, Dr. Dre shared his enthusiasm for getting the star, his unlikely fans (which have apparently included a group of nuns), and the collaborative process of making music. “Do artists from other genres often approach you...
- 3/20/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Eminem isn’t seen in public that often, but he made a rare appearance to show support for his longtime friend and collaborator Dr. Dre.
Dre was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at an unveiling ceremony on Tuesday (March 19) in Hollywood.
Also in attendance were 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Big Boy, and Jimmy Iovine, among others.
During his acceptance speech, Dre told his fans, “I’m incredibly grateful for your support throughout the years. Most of us have grown up together. And at nearly 60 years old, you’re still rocking with me, and I really appreciate that. Thank you so much. Which is really good, because I’m nowhere near done. You better believe there’s a lot more coming.”
Browse through the gallery for 30+ photos from Dr. Dre’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony…...
Dre was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at an unveiling ceremony on Tuesday (March 19) in Hollywood.
Also in attendance were 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Big Boy, and Jimmy Iovine, among others.
During his acceptance speech, Dre told his fans, “I’m incredibly grateful for your support throughout the years. Most of us have grown up together. And at nearly 60 years old, you’re still rocking with me, and I really appreciate that. Thank you so much. Which is really good, because I’m nowhere near done. You better believe there’s a lot more coming.”
Browse through the gallery for 30+ photos from Dr. Dre’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony…...
- 3/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Exclusive: Justin Calen-Chenn, a staff writer on Netflix’s recent crime action series The Brothers Sun from creators Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu, has signed with M88 for management.
Starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien and Sam Song Li, the show watched as Charles Sun (Chien), a Taipei gangster who’d settled into his life as a ruthless killer, headed to L.A. to protect his mother and younger brother after his father was shot by a mysterious assassin.
Calen-Chenn drew on much of his own personal life experience in the writers’ room, having been homeless as a teenager and fallen into a life of crime before departing that life many years later after a severe tragedy occurred.
Previously serving as an executive story editor on the second season of Peacock’s Bel-Air, from EPs including Will Smith and Malcolm Spellman, the Taiwanese-American creative is a writer and co-producer on the forthcoming third season.
Starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien and Sam Song Li, the show watched as Charles Sun (Chien), a Taipei gangster who’d settled into his life as a ruthless killer, headed to L.A. to protect his mother and younger brother after his father was shot by a mysterious assassin.
Calen-Chenn drew on much of his own personal life experience in the writers’ room, having been homeless as a teenager and fallen into a life of crime before departing that life many years later after a severe tragedy occurred.
Previously serving as an executive story editor on the second season of Peacock’s Bel-Air, from EPs including Will Smith and Malcolm Spellman, the Taiwanese-American creative is a writer and co-producer on the forthcoming third season.
- 3/15/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Starz is bringing Power Book II: Ghost to a close with the upcoming fourth and final season. The network also confirmed the fourth season will arrive in two parts, with part one premiering on Friday, June 7, 2024. Part two kicks off on Friday, September 6th.
“This explosive season of Ghost is a fitting crescendo in a decade of an immensely popular franchise – fans will not be disappointed,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for Starz. “While this marks the conclusion of one chapter, our commitment to the Power universe endures with more compelling storytelling on the horizon.”
Michael Rainey Jr. stars as Tariq St. Patrick, Mary J. Blige is Monet Tejada, Cliff “Method Man” Smith is Davis MacLean, Gianni Paolo is Brayden Weston, Woody McClain plays Cane Tejada, and Lovell Adams-Gray is Dru Tejada. Latoya Tonodeo plays Diana Tejada, Alix Lapri is Effie Morales, Larenz Tate is Rashad Tate, Caroline Chikezie is Noma,...
“This explosive season of Ghost is a fitting crescendo in a decade of an immensely popular franchise – fans will not be disappointed,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for Starz. “While this marks the conclusion of one chapter, our commitment to the Power universe endures with more compelling storytelling on the horizon.”
Michael Rainey Jr. stars as Tariq St. Patrick, Mary J. Blige is Monet Tejada, Cliff “Method Man” Smith is Davis MacLean, Gianni Paolo is Brayden Weston, Woody McClain plays Cane Tejada, and Lovell Adams-Gray is Dru Tejada. Latoya Tonodeo plays Diana Tejada, Alix Lapri is Effie Morales, Larenz Tate is Rashad Tate, Caroline Chikezie is Noma,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Fans of the Power franchise are losing Ghost again — but this time, it’s the series.
Starz has canceled Power Book II: Ghost, with the show’s fourth season to serve as its last. It will be broken into two parts, premiering June 7 and September 6. Watch the teaser above.
The move was prefaced by Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch this week when he revealed plans to contain content costs by developing more new shows versus sustaining series longer as they become more expensive.
Using the Power franchise as an example, he said: “You look at the [Power] map and say, ‘Ok, if I take one of those characters out and spin one of those out, I can bring that on to replace the Power show at half the cost.’ Now I’m putting a lot of money right to the bottom line. And I’m really not losing anything in terms of acquisition costs and subscriber viewership,...
Starz has canceled Power Book II: Ghost, with the show’s fourth season to serve as its last. It will be broken into two parts, premiering June 7 and September 6. Watch the teaser above.
The move was prefaced by Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch this week when he revealed plans to contain content costs by developing more new shows versus sustaining series longer as they become more expensive.
Using the Power franchise as an example, he said: “You look at the [Power] map and say, ‘Ok, if I take one of those characters out and spin one of those out, I can bring that on to replace the Power show at half the cost.’ Now I’m putting a lot of money right to the bottom line. And I’m really not losing anything in terms of acquisition costs and subscriber viewership,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
A fourth Power spinoff series, tentatively titled Origins, is now in development!
It’s been nearly ten years since the Starz show first premiered, followed by three spinoffs, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan and Power Book IV: Force.
Now, another origin story is in the works and it will center on two fan-favorite characters from the flagship series.
Keep reading to find out more…
“As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Power it is incredible to witness the enormous connection our fans have with the Power universe,” Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for Starz, shared in a statement. “We can’t wait to see how Origins will further evolve this dynamic franchise while bringing fresh, gripping, and expansive storytelling to our audience.”
The new series is set to dive into the origin stories of Ghost and Tommy, played by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the original series.
It’s been nearly ten years since the Starz show first premiered, followed by three spinoffs, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan and Power Book IV: Force.
Now, another origin story is in the works and it will center on two fan-favorite characters from the flagship series.
Keep reading to find out more…
“As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Power it is incredible to witness the enormous connection our fans have with the Power universe,” Kathryn Busby, President of Programming for Starz, shared in a statement. “We can’t wait to see how Origins will further evolve this dynamic franchise while bringing fresh, gripping, and expansive storytelling to our audience.”
The new series is set to dive into the origin stories of Ghost and Tommy, played by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the original series.
- 3/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Starz is eyeing a further expansion of its Power franchise — this one a prequel featuring two of the key characters in the original series.
The premium cable outlet is developing a drama titled Origins, which would follow younger versions of Ghost and Tommy, characters played by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in Power (Sikora also stars in the spinoff Power Book IV: Force). The project would be the fourth spinoff of Power, which premiered in 2014, following Book II: Ghost, Book III: Raising Kanan and Force.
“As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Power it is incredible to witness the enormous connection our fans have with the Power universe,” said Kathryn Busby, president of programming at Starz. “We can’t wait to see how Origins will further evolve this dynamic franchise while bringing fresh, gripping, and expansive storytelling to our audience.”
Raising Kanan creator and showrunner Sascha Penn will executive produce,...
The premium cable outlet is developing a drama titled Origins, which would follow younger versions of Ghost and Tommy, characters played by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in Power (Sikora also stars in the spinoff Power Book IV: Force). The project would be the fourth spinoff of Power, which premiered in 2014, following Book II: Ghost, Book III: Raising Kanan and Force.
“As we approach the 10-year anniversary of Power it is incredible to witness the enormous connection our fans have with the Power universe,” said Kathryn Busby, president of programming at Starz. “We can’t wait to see how Origins will further evolve this dynamic franchise while bringing fresh, gripping, and expansive storytelling to our audience.”
Raising Kanan creator and showrunner Sascha Penn will executive produce,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ghost and Tommy are getting their own “Power” origins story. As Starz continues to span the “Power” universe into multiple series, the network is ready to announce the official fourth spinoff. The network confirmed Wednesday that it is developing the “Power” prequel series “Origins,” which will follow the beginning story of characters Ghost and Tommy, played in the original “Power” by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora.
Sascha Penn (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) will serve as the executive producer for “Origins,” which comes from Lionsgate TV. (It’s unclear whether it will actually be called “Power Book V: Origins.”)
The first “Power,” which debuted in 2014, starred Hardwick as James St. Patrick, a nightlife entrepreneur who is also a massively successful cocaine distributor known on the streets as “Ghost.” He rules that empore alongside his childhood friend Tommy, played by Sikora.
“Origins” follows the success of “Power Book II: Ghost,” which...
Sascha Penn (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) will serve as the executive producer for “Origins,” which comes from Lionsgate TV. (It’s unclear whether it will actually be called “Power Book V: Origins.”)
The first “Power,” which debuted in 2014, starred Hardwick as James St. Patrick, a nightlife entrepreneur who is also a massively successful cocaine distributor known on the streets as “Ghost.” He rules that empore alongside his childhood friend Tommy, played by Sikora.
“Origins” follows the success of “Power Book II: Ghost,” which...
- 3/13/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Starz is expanding the Power Universe again with a prequel spinoff series that will reunite Ghost and Tommy.
In the vein of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, which follows the youthful years of everyone’s favorite foe, Kanan Stark (played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson), the new series Origin will follow the early years of the beloved duo of Ghost and Tommy’s (played by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the Og series).
Fans of Raising Kanan have been asking for seasons when Ghost and Tommy would run into Kanan since the teens met in high school, yet those characters had never been cast. But as Tommy reappeared after Power in Power Book II: Ghost before spinning off into his series Power Book IV: Force, it would make sense if Ghost and Tommy appeared in Raising Kanan before Origins. And to add one more piece of pure speculation on my end,...
In the vein of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, which follows the youthful years of everyone’s favorite foe, Kanan Stark (played by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson), the new series Origin will follow the early years of the beloved duo of Ghost and Tommy’s (played by Omari Hardwick and Joseph Sikora in the Og series).
Fans of Raising Kanan have been asking for seasons when Ghost and Tommy would run into Kanan since the teens met in high school, yet those characters had never been cast. But as Tommy reappeared after Power in Power Book II: Ghost before spinning off into his series Power Book IV: Force, it would make sense if Ghost and Tommy appeared in Raising Kanan before Origins. And to add one more piece of pure speculation on my end,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Expendables 4 or Expend4bles was the final nail in the coffin for the renowned Sylvester Stallone action franchise that made a name for bringing some iconic stars together on screen. The fourth and latest film in the franchise was a critical and commercial disaster. Adding more to its list of injuries, the film also gave Sylvester Stallone a Razzie for the Worst Supporting Actor.
Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables 4
With his latest Razzie for Expendables 4, Sylvester Stallone has made a record for most Razzie wins by an actor and an action icon. Even after being one of the greatest names in action and Hollywood, Stallone has been a recipient of a record 11 dishonoring Razzies in total. It does not look like any other action star would be able to break the record soon.
How did Expendables 4 lead Sylvester Stallone to his Razzie record? Jason Statham in Expend4bles
Recently,...
Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables 4
With his latest Razzie for Expendables 4, Sylvester Stallone has made a record for most Razzie wins by an actor and an action icon. Even after being one of the greatest names in action and Hollywood, Stallone has been a recipient of a record 11 dishonoring Razzies in total. It does not look like any other action star would be able to break the record soon.
How did Expendables 4 lead Sylvester Stallone to his Razzie record? Jason Statham in Expend4bles
Recently,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
With Starz set to become a pure play standalone public company by year end, CEO Jeff Hirsch is out talking up its strong points and how it competes in a crowded streaming landscape — price increases, bundling, and most importantly, he said, containing content costs with a slate of new shows in development as later season series get costly.
“When seasons go from one to two to three to four [seasons], three to four is where the cost really pops because most of the actors get bigger raises, and you have to really manage that. So, you have to have in your portfolio of development shows that can actually replace shows as they get into later seasons,” he said at a Deutsche Bank media conference today, providing one of the most blunt assessments of a practice introduced by Netflix and embraced by other streamers where shows produced under the Cost Plus model...
“When seasons go from one to two to three to four [seasons], three to four is where the cost really pops because most of the actors get bigger raises, and you have to really manage that. So, you have to have in your portfolio of development shows that can actually replace shows as they get into later seasons,” he said at a Deutsche Bank media conference today, providing one of the most blunt assessments of a practice introduced by Netflix and embraced by other streamers where shows produced under the Cost Plus model...
- 3/12/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
The Academy Award-winning French courtroom thriller "Anatomy of a Fall" is one seriously chilly movie. It's visually quite cold, taking place in winter in the mountains, and its characters are equally icy. Not even a cover of 50 Cent's "P.I.M.P" played on the typically breezy steel drums can warm it up, but there's one magical element in the movie that manages to make things feel a bit less freezing: the dog Snoop, played by Messi the border collie. Messi is the Mvp of "Anatomy of a Fall," and that's really saying something considering the film's powerhouse performances from Sandra Hüller, Milo Machado Graner, and Swann Arlaud (Hüller is nominated for Best Actress for her role). Messi won the Palm Dog this past year, which is like the Palm d'Or but for dog performers at Cannes, but he doesn't stand a chance of winning any Oscars at the Academy Awards.
- 3/11/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Crank up that steel drum cover of 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P”! “Anatomy of a Fall” has scored the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Director Justine Triet and her husband and co-writer Arthur Harari took the stage at the Dolby Theater on March 10 to accept the trophy.
In winning the award, Triet and Harari beat out several other Best Picture nominees to claim the top prize. Also nominated in the category were David Hemingson for “The Holdovers,” Bradley Cooper and Josh Singer for “Maestro,” and Celine Song for “Past Lives.” The sole non-Best Picture nominee recognized in the category was “May December,” which received its sole Oscar nomination for Samy Burch’s script.
The Original Screenplay Oscar is the latest award that Triet’s courtroom drama received during the past Awards season. Triet and Harari won in the same category at the British Academy Film Awards, the Golden Globes, and the French César Awards.
In winning the award, Triet and Harari beat out several other Best Picture nominees to claim the top prize. Also nominated in the category were David Hemingson for “The Holdovers,” Bradley Cooper and Josh Singer for “Maestro,” and Celine Song for “Past Lives.” The sole non-Best Picture nominee recognized in the category was “May December,” which received its sole Oscar nomination for Samy Burch’s script.
The Original Screenplay Oscar is the latest award that Triet’s courtroom drama received during the past Awards season. Triet and Harari won in the same category at the British Academy Film Awards, the Golden Globes, and the French César Awards.
- 3/10/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Starz series Bmf Season 3 continues on a roll, delivering 5.1 million multiplatform viewers on its premiere weekend.
The third season premiered on Friday, March 1, achieving a series high in audience and growing season over season by 25%. The new season of the family drama also launched as the highest-rated among Black households on cable across its premiere weekend.
Bmf continues the story of brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, who rose through the illegal drug trade from the depths of poverty in Detroit to the heights of fame and fortune across America.
In Season 3, Meech moves to Atlanta to expand their empire, facing rival crews and crossing paths with burgeoning hip-hop legends, while Terry holds down the fort in Detroit, facing formidable rivals, old and new.
Starz announced ahead of the Season 3 premiere that Bmf has been renewed for a fourth season. Production on Season 4 is slated to begin this spring in Atlanta,...
The third season premiered on Friday, March 1, achieving a series high in audience and growing season over season by 25%. The new season of the family drama also launched as the highest-rated among Black households on cable across its premiere weekend.
Bmf continues the story of brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, who rose through the illegal drug trade from the depths of poverty in Detroit to the heights of fame and fortune across America.
In Season 3, Meech moves to Atlanta to expand their empire, facing rival crews and crossing paths with burgeoning hip-hop legends, while Terry holds down the fort in Detroit, facing formidable rivals, old and new.
Starz announced ahead of the Season 3 premiere that Bmf has been renewed for a fourth season. Production on Season 4 is slated to begin this spring in Atlanta,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The Queen of R&b is looking gorgeous in her 53rd year. Mary J. Blige has been stepping out lately to promote her Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit, which will take place May 10-12 in New York City. As she spreads the word, the “What’s the 411?” singer looks strong and lean herself.
Mary J. Blige onstage at Urban One Honors: Best In Black on January 20, 2024 | 1st photo: Derek White/Getty Images for TV One; 2nd photo: Prince Williams/WireImage
The last time hip-hop fans saw Blige was at the Urban One Honors: Best in Black in late January. The nine-time Grammy Award winner received the 2024 Entertainment Icon during the special ceremony. She wore elbow-length gloves and a skintight black gown that emphasized her curves as she accepted the honor.
“I want to do something I’ve never done before in my life and never thought I could ever do,...
Mary J. Blige onstage at Urban One Honors: Best In Black on January 20, 2024 | 1st photo: Derek White/Getty Images for TV One; 2nd photo: Prince Williams/WireImage
The last time hip-hop fans saw Blige was at the Urban One Honors: Best in Black in late January. The nine-time Grammy Award winner received the 2024 Entertainment Icon during the special ceremony. She wore elbow-length gloves and a skintight black gown that emphasized her curves as she accepted the honor.
“I want to do something I’ve never done before in my life and never thought I could ever do,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Ashley Swallow
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
After returning to Starz, Bmf Season 3, Episode 2's release date was confirmed along with much of the third season's remaining schedule.
Bmf (aka Black Mafia Family) is the thrilling Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson-produced crime drama. It follows a pair of young Detroit brothers known as Demetrius "Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, who grow into two of the biggest crime bosses in American history.
Season 3 has taken the Flenory brothers out of their familiar Michigan surroundings, moving the story to the Peach State as the pair try to expand their drug empire to Atlanta.
Read full article on The Direct.
Bmf (aka Black Mafia Family) is the thrilling Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson-produced crime drama. It follows a pair of young Detroit brothers known as Demetrius "Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, who grow into two of the biggest crime bosses in American history.
Season 3 has taken the Flenory brothers out of their familiar Michigan surroundings, moving the story to the Peach State as the pair try to expand their drug empire to Atlanta.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/4/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Comedian Chelsea Handler is back at it with another year of skiing in a swimsuit on her birthday.
Handler posted a video of her birthday tradition on her Instagram to commemorate. She is carrying on the tradition that she started last year, but this time she raised the stakes by doing the same routine, plus a cocktail and a joint.
The post’s caption read, “multi-tasking on my 49th!”
She added the reel posted to her profile with 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” and also posted it on her story.
In addition to the cocktail and marijuana, Handler also had her dogs (wearing pink ski goggles to match her own) strapped to her. She referred to them as “my bears.”
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Handler talked about why she loves the resort, saying, “I went to Whistler for the first time for my 38th birthday with girlfriends.
Handler posted a video of her birthday tradition on her Instagram to commemorate. She is carrying on the tradition that she started last year, but this time she raised the stakes by doing the same routine, plus a cocktail and a joint.
The post’s caption read, “multi-tasking on my 49th!”
She added the reel posted to her profile with 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” and also posted it on her story.
In addition to the cocktail and marijuana, Handler also had her dogs (wearing pink ski goggles to match her own) strapped to her. She referred to them as “my bears.”
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Handler talked about why she loves the resort, saying, “I went to Whistler for the first time for my 38th birthday with girlfriends.
- 3/4/2024
- by Morgan Lee Powers
- Uinterview
Starz is showing early confidence in Bmf.
The Lionsgate-controlled premium cable network has handed out an early season four renewal for the drama from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, with the pickup arriving a day before the series otherwise known as Black Mafia Family launches its third cycle.
“Fans can’t get enough of the history in the making that is Bmf,” said Kathryn Busby, president of programming at Starz. “We’re thrilled to start working on a new season that will continue bold storytelling of the legend of the Flenory brothers that has proven to resonate so deeply with our viewers.”
Season three stars Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. (Euphoria), Da’Vinchi (All American) and Russell Hornsby (The Hate U Give) and revolves around two brothers from a crime family in Detroit in the late ’80s. The show is based on the lives of Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory,...
The Lionsgate-controlled premium cable network has handed out an early season four renewal for the drama from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, with the pickup arriving a day before the series otherwise known as Black Mafia Family launches its third cycle.
“Fans can’t get enough of the history in the making that is Bmf,” said Kathryn Busby, president of programming at Starz. “We’re thrilled to start working on a new season that will continue bold storytelling of the legend of the Flenory brothers that has proven to resonate so deeply with our viewers.”
Season three stars Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. (Euphoria), Da’Vinchi (All American) and Russell Hornsby (The Hate U Give) and revolves around two brothers from a crime family in Detroit in the late ’80s. The show is based on the lives of Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
50 Cent made as big of a splash in the television industry as he did with music thanks to his Power franchise. But the television series he had planned after Power might surprise some fans.
50 Cent had his sights set on making his own superhero show 50 Cent | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
50 Cent spent years planning to enter the space of television before finally making his move with Power. The hip-hop mogul teamed with producer Courtney Kemp to bring the series to life, which drew inspiration from his own background. His networking with a well-known Hollywood producer also helped put the wheels in motion for the show.
Power grew to be the Starz network’s flagship show, spawning an entire cinematic universe in its own right. But after the success of Power, 50 Cent considered taking over the world of superheroes as well. According to Entertainment Weekly, he’d even given his new show a title.
50 Cent had his sights set on making his own superhero show 50 Cent | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
50 Cent spent years planning to enter the space of television before finally making his move with Power. The hip-hop mogul teamed with producer Courtney Kemp to bring the series to life, which drew inspiration from his own background. His networking with a well-known Hollywood producer also helped put the wheels in motion for the show.
Power grew to be the Starz network’s flagship show, spawning an entire cinematic universe in its own right. But after the success of Power, 50 Cent considered taking over the world of superheroes as well. According to Entertainment Weekly, he’d even given his new show a title.
- 2/26/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Joseph Sikora starts work on Power Book IV: Force season 3 (Photo Courtesy of Starz)
Filming is currently underway on season three of Starz’s Power Book IV: Force, with series star Joseph Sikora posing with a clapboard marking the beginning of production. Sikora returns to lead the cast as Tommy Egan, and Gary Lennon (Power) is back as showrunner and executive producer.
“Power Book IV: Force showcases Tommy Egan, led by Joseph Sikora, who cuts ties in New York and heads to Chicago in search of family. One step leads to another and Tommy quickly finds himself in Chicago’s ruthless drug game between two of the city’s biggest crews, and a revolving door of rivalries trying to stake their claim,” reads Starz’s synopsis. “Tommy is more determined than ever to be the sole distributor in Chicago and must decide what he is willing to sacrifice to finally...
Filming is currently underway on season three of Starz’s Power Book IV: Force, with series star Joseph Sikora posing with a clapboard marking the beginning of production. Sikora returns to lead the cast as Tommy Egan, and Gary Lennon (Power) is back as showrunner and executive producer.
“Power Book IV: Force showcases Tommy Egan, led by Joseph Sikora, who cuts ties in New York and heads to Chicago in search of family. One step leads to another and Tommy quickly finds himself in Chicago’s ruthless drug game between two of the city’s biggest crews, and a revolving door of rivalries trying to stake their claim,” reads Starz’s synopsis. “Tommy is more determined than ever to be the sole distributor in Chicago and must decide what he is willing to sacrifice to finally...
- 2/22/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
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