Gabrielle Union says the fictional all-Black cheerleading group known as the Clovers in “Bring It On” were only included in a third of the now classic film because they significantly appealed to test audiences – and filmmakers had shot “fake” scenes for the trailer to make it seem like they’d be in the film more.
It seems like that “Bring It On” subtext happened behind the scenes, as Union — who played Isis in the movie — shared how the Black cheerleading team originally wasn’t given the same screen time as the Toros, the predominately white cheerleading squad.
“The Clovers were only in like a third of the movie, and when they started showing it to test audiences, The Clovers tested through the roof,” Union told Noah Callahan-Bever on the latest episode of Bloomberg’s original series “Idea Generation.”
“They were like, ‘We need more with The Clovers but we can...
It seems like that “Bring It On” subtext happened behind the scenes, as Union — who played Isis in the movie — shared how the Black cheerleading team originally wasn’t given the same screen time as the Toros, the predominately white cheerleading squad.
“The Clovers were only in like a third of the movie, and when they started showing it to test audiences, The Clovers tested through the roof,” Union told Noah Callahan-Bever on the latest episode of Bloomberg’s original series “Idea Generation.”
“They were like, ‘We need more with The Clovers but we can...
- 5/10/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Scooter Braun guest starred in the Season 3 premiere of Bloomberg’s “Idea Generation” and was asked about his feud with Taylor Swift, among other topics.
Speaking with series host Noah Callahan-Bever, Braun talked about his purchase of Big Machine Records, as well as his thoughts on managers’ responsibilities, work/life balance and his relationships.
Asked about his back-and-forth with Swift, Braun didn’t mention her by name but said in the episode: “I choose to look at it as like, these moments that you think someone is attacking you or these moments you think are unfair, one you play a role in every one of these moments because you are part of the story. And two, you can choose to be angry, resentful, bitter, and actually become the story in your anger, or you can choose to say thank you for playing a role in my growth and move on.
Speaking with series host Noah Callahan-Bever, Braun talked about his purchase of Big Machine Records, as well as his thoughts on managers’ responsibilities, work/life balance and his relationships.
Asked about his back-and-forth with Swift, Braun didn’t mention her by name but said in the episode: “I choose to look at it as like, these moments that you think someone is attacking you or these moments you think are unfair, one you play a role in every one of these moments because you are part of the story. And two, you can choose to be angry, resentful, bitter, and actually become the story in your anger, or you can choose to say thank you for playing a role in my growth and move on.
- 2/28/2023
- by Charna Flam, Katie Reul and Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
Kid Cudi has always been transparent in his music - it's the reason he's considered one of the most influential artists of our generation. The prolific rapper's intimate documentary, A Man Named Scott, digs deep into the grisly struggles he's experienced in his career. The film reveals how Cudi used music as his therapy to work through his inner turmoil and, in doing so, how he inspired a new generation of rap artists to have a real dialogue around one of the most important issues today: mental health.
Hip-hop has always had a complicated relationship with mental health. The genre became an outlet for artists to rap about their everyday struggles in its early years (like Dmx's "Slippin'" and Geto Boys' "Mind Playing Tricks on Me"). Still, mental health advocacy in rap didn't gain much-needed momentum until the 2010s. Kid Cudi, who started out as Kanye West's protégé in 2008, was...
Hip-hop has always had a complicated relationship with mental health. The genre became an outlet for artists to rap about their everyday struggles in its early years (like Dmx's "Slippin'" and Geto Boys' "Mind Playing Tricks on Me"). Still, mental health advocacy in rap didn't gain much-needed momentum until the 2010s. Kid Cudi, who started out as Kanye West's protégé in 2008, was...
- 11/10/2021
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Cypress Hill are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a new graphic novel, Cypress Hill: Tres Equis, which will arrive in August via Z2 Comics.
Cypress Hill: Tres Equis will recreate the origin story of the trailblazing hip-hop outfit; as a release reads: “Before they became icons, Louis and Senen were just a couple of teenage cholos from around the way, trying to stay out of trouble — until a series of chance encounters with both sides of the law changed their path forever.” The story will...
Cypress Hill: Tres Equis will recreate the origin story of the trailblazing hip-hop outfit; as a release reads: “Before they became icons, Louis and Senen were just a couple of teenage cholos from around the way, trying to stay out of trouble — until a series of chance encounters with both sides of the law changed their path forever.” The story will...
- 2/11/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Ben Silverman and Howard Owens’ Propagate has acquired international rights to select series produced by youth-culture media collective Complex Networks, already licensing 95 hours of content to Africa’s M-Net for its music network Channel O. The three series are Blueprint, Complex Cover and Everyday Struggle.
Blueprint is hosted by Complex’s former Editor-In-Chief Noah Callahan-Bever, and provides a first-hand look into the lives of the influential leaders behind significant brands, artists and movements. Complex Cover is the digital version of Complex’s own cover stories while Everyday Struggle is a daily hip-hop debate show featuring DJ Akademiks, Nadeska and guests breaking down the biggest topics in music and culture. Filmed at Complex’s New York City headquarters, the series has featured such guests as Wale, Vic Mensa and Amber Rose.
“We are thrilled to be handling international sales for this fresh and vibrant programming,” says Nick Wang, Vice President of Propagate International.
Blueprint is hosted by Complex’s former Editor-In-Chief Noah Callahan-Bever, and provides a first-hand look into the lives of the influential leaders behind significant brands, artists and movements. Complex Cover is the digital version of Complex’s own cover stories while Everyday Struggle is a daily hip-hop debate show featuring DJ Akademiks, Nadeska and guests breaking down the biggest topics in music and culture. Filmed at Complex’s New York City headquarters, the series has featured such guests as Wale, Vic Mensa and Amber Rose.
“We are thrilled to be handling international sales for this fresh and vibrant programming,” says Nick Wang, Vice President of Propagate International.
- 8/19/2019
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
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