Even before Beyoncé kicked off her solo career, it was clear that she was a legend-in-the-making. As the de facto leader of Destiny’s Child, she was a guiding light for the girl group and helped shepherd them to stardom in both the pop and R&b spaces. The group was at their height (and still very much together) as she launched her solo career, first with “Work It Out” for the Austin Powers in Goldmember soundtrack and then with more gusto on 2003’s “Crazy in Love.”
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“Crazy in Love...
- 5/1/2024
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Barry Jenkins isn’t necessarily feeling the love from every social media commenter over his involvement in Mufasa: The Lion King after the Disney prequel released its first trailer this week.
After screening footage at CinemaCon earlier this month, the film’s trailer was released online Monday and features narration from Rafiki (John Kani) explaining that the movie offers the origin story for Mufasa, the lion patriarch featured in 1994’s animated The Lion King and Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic remake of the same name.
Jenkins took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to share the trailer, and his post was greeted with both favorable responses and also some negative ones, with the criticism apparently stemming from backlash to Disney’s trend of reimagining its previous animation hits. One user wrote, “Barry, You’re too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine,” referring to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
The filmmaker,...
After screening footage at CinemaCon earlier this month, the film’s trailer was released online Monday and features narration from Rafiki (John Kani) explaining that the movie offers the origin story for Mufasa, the lion patriarch featured in 1994’s animated The Lion King and Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic remake of the same name.
Jenkins took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to share the trailer, and his post was greeted with both favorable responses and also some negative ones, with the criticism apparently stemming from backlash to Disney’s trend of reimagining its previous animation hits. One user wrote, “Barry, You’re too good and talented for this Iger’s soulless machine,” referring to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
The filmmaker,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
British royal family news divulges that Prince Harry married Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018. She is a divorcee and former basic cable actress, a background not commonly found in the upper echelons of the royal family.
Meghan failed as a princess, and now lives with her second husband, and their alleged two kids, in Montecito, California. Meghan has shown that you can take the actress out of Hollywood but you can’t take the cheese out of the actress. Read on to discover how stubborn Meghan refuses to curtsy to royal rules.
Royal Family News – Meghan Has Trouble Following Rules
The royals forbid family members from signing autographs—after all they are dignified not a theatrical dog and pony show.
The Firm has an autograph ban in order to limit signature forging. And yet in May 2016 Princess Pinocchio was caught greeting fans and handing out autographs in New York City.
Meghan...
Meghan failed as a princess, and now lives with her second husband, and their alleged two kids, in Montecito, California. Meghan has shown that you can take the actress out of Hollywood but you can’t take the cheese out of the actress. Read on to discover how stubborn Meghan refuses to curtsy to royal rules.
Royal Family News – Meghan Has Trouble Following Rules
The royals forbid family members from signing autographs—after all they are dignified not a theatrical dog and pony show.
The Firm has an autograph ban in order to limit signature forging. And yet in May 2016 Princess Pinocchio was caught greeting fans and handing out autographs in New York City.
Meghan...
- 4/30/2024
- by Tanya Clark
- Celebrating The Soaps
The highly anticipated film, “Mufasa: The Lion King,” is slated for a theatrical release on December 20, promising to enchant cinema-goers with the untold origin story of one of Disney’s most revered characters. Directed by the acclaimed Barry Jenkins and utilizing a blend of live-action techniques alongside photorealistic CGI, the film aims to breathe new life into the majestic Pride Lands.
This narrative voyage introduces us to Mufasa as an orphaned cub who finds an unlikely family after a fateful encounter with Taka, a young lion prince destined for greatness. Amid a backdrop of sweeping landscapes, the story unfolds through vivid flashbacks narrated by Rafiki to Kiara, the next generation of the regal lineage. As Mufasa’s tale progresses, viewers are taken on an expansive odyssey that explores themes of destiny, unity, and resilience.
Adding depth and vibrancy to the saga is an ensemble cast featuring Aaron Pierre as Mufasa,...
This narrative voyage introduces us to Mufasa as an orphaned cub who finds an unlikely family after a fateful encounter with Taka, a young lion prince destined for greatness. Amid a backdrop of sweeping landscapes, the story unfolds through vivid flashbacks narrated by Rafiki to Kiara, the next generation of the regal lineage. As Mufasa’s tale progresses, viewers are taken on an expansive odyssey that explores themes of destiny, unity, and resilience.
Adding depth and vibrancy to the saga is an ensemble cast featuring Aaron Pierre as Mufasa,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Martha Lucas
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
The first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King was released online yesterday, and when director Barry Jenkins took to social media to share the teaser, he opened himself up for quite a bit of criticism.
There seems to be a perception that Jenkins, who was nominated for an Academy Award for 2016's Best Picture winner Moonlight before going on to helm the critically-acclaimed If Beale Street Could Talk, has "sold out" by directing Disney's The Lion King prequel, which is seen by many as little more than a soulless cash-grab.
One response stated that Jenkins was "too good and talented for [Bob] Iger's soulless machine," while another - from someone who actually interviewed him when Moonlight premiered at TIFF - said the following:
"Come on man. I interviewed you when you premiered Moonlight at TIFF, and that Barry Jenkins wouldn’t have said what you just said. You can do a Disney movie for the check,...
There seems to be a perception that Jenkins, who was nominated for an Academy Award for 2016's Best Picture winner Moonlight before going on to helm the critically-acclaimed If Beale Street Could Talk, has "sold out" by directing Disney's The Lion King prequel, which is seen by many as little more than a soulless cash-grab.
One response stated that Jenkins was "too good and talented for [Bob] Iger's soulless machine," while another - from someone who actually interviewed him when Moonlight premiered at TIFF - said the following:
"Come on man. I interviewed you when you premiered Moonlight at TIFF, and that Barry Jenkins wouldn’t have said what you just said. You can do a Disney movie for the check,...
- 4/30/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Beyoncé lit a fire with Cowboy Carter, her latest studio album reimagining the boundaries of country music in her own vision. The record’s lead single “Texas Hold ‘Em” made her the first Black woman artist ever to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Now, one of her collaborators on the album, the Nigerian-American musician Shaboozey, has picked up the torch for another history-making feat.
Shaboozey’s single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” jumped from Number 6 on the chart to Number 1, knocking “Texas Hold ‘Em” from the position it had...
Shaboozey’s single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” jumped from Number 6 on the chart to Number 1, knocking “Texas Hold ‘Em” from the position it had...
- 4/30/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
With hindsight being 20/20 and all, it may be a shock to learn that when Jane Fonda and producing partner Bruce Gilbert wanted to make a workplace comedy about three secretaries who decide to enact revenge on their tyrannical, chauvinist boss called "9 to 5," few people (see: men) in positions of power thought the film would be a success. And yet, the film -- which got its name after a grassroots organization of women fighting for workplace equality and fair pay (that is still around today) -- was a box-office smash, launched the mainstream career of Dolly Parton outside of music, and inspired both a TV adaptation and a Broadway musical.
Featuring interviews with Parton, Fonda, Lily Tomlin, countless others who worked on the film, the TV adaptation (Rita Moreno!), the Broadway musical (Allison Janney!), and activists from then and now, the documentary "Still Working 9 to 5" currently boasts a 93% critical score.
Featuring interviews with Parton, Fonda, Lily Tomlin, countless others who worked on the film, the TV adaptation (Rita Moreno!), the Broadway musical (Allison Janney!), and activists from then and now, the documentary "Still Working 9 to 5" currently boasts a 93% critical score.
- 4/30/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Disney has debuted a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated prequel animation ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’.
The movie enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the voice cast includes Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, a lion prince with a bright future who accepts Mufasa into his family as a brother, Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki, Preston Nyman as Zazu,...
The movie enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the voice cast includes Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, a lion prince with a bright future who accepts Mufasa into his family as a brother, Tiffany Boone as Sarabi, Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki, Preston Nyman as Zazu,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Blue Ivy Carter has been cast as Kiara in 'Mufasa: The Lion King'.The 12-year-old star will voice the daughter of her real life mother Beyonce's character Nala in the highly anticipated Disney prequel revealing how Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) became King of the Pride Lands.The first trailer was released on Monday (29.04.24.) confirming Blue Ivy as Nala (Beyonce) and Simba's (Donald Glover) daughter Kiara.The story will be told through the lens of Simba, Timon (Billy Eichner) and Pumbaa (Seth Rogen), while John Kani will reprise his role as Refiki with Kagiso Lediga voicing a young version of the mandrill.Director Barry Jenkins has explained the decision to cast Blue Ivy in the movie, and noted he first realised her vocal talents in the audiobook for Matt A. Cherry's 'Hair Love'.He told Empire magazine: "She did an absolutely amazing job. She just felt like this really curious young person.
- 4/30/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
You might think Madonna‘s first album is simply overloaded with some of the Material Girls‘ best pop songs. According to the album’s producer, you’d be wrong! He said the album actually contains prophecies. Here’s what one musician had to say about the Queen of Pop.
Madonna’s producer wanted to challenge her on her 1st album
Reggie Lucas was a producer who worked with Roberta Flack and Miles Davis. He also served as the producer on Madonna’s self-titled debut album. During a 2013 interview with The Atlantic, Lucas discussed working with the Queen of Pop. “As a producer, you understood that your first job was to support people to achieve that end,” he said. “You challenged the artist just enough to bring out the best in them and introduce them to audiences that they normally wouldn’t be introduced to.
“When I did [Madonna’s song] ‘Physical Attraction,’ that was just it,...
Madonna’s producer wanted to challenge her on her 1st album
Reggie Lucas was a producer who worked with Roberta Flack and Miles Davis. He also served as the producer on Madonna’s self-titled debut album. During a 2013 interview with The Atlantic, Lucas discussed working with the Queen of Pop. “As a producer, you understood that your first job was to support people to achieve that end,” he said. “You challenged the artist just enough to bring out the best in them and introduce them to audiences that they normally wouldn’t be introduced to.
“When I did [Madonna’s song] ‘Physical Attraction,’ that was just it,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament is back. While studios during Covid wildly embraced the theatrical day-and-date model when cinemas were closed, they soon realized there’s nothing more profitable than a theatrical release and the downstreams that come with it. If anything, theatrical is the advertisement for a movie’s longevity in subsequent home entertainment windows. Entering the conversation in 2023 were the streamers, such as Apple, who have also realized the necessity of theatrical to eventize their movies. The financial data pulled together here for Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster Tournament is culled by seasoned and trusted sources.
The Film
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
AMC Entertainment
After Covid shut down AMC and the rest of the globe’s multiplexes and the actors strike ratcheted down the box office, you could say that the No. 1 exhibitor was taking its fate into its own hands with Taylor Swift: The Era’s Tour.
The Film
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
AMC Entertainment
After Covid shut down AMC and the rest of the globe’s multiplexes and the actors strike ratcheted down the box office, you could say that the No. 1 exhibitor was taking its fate into its own hands with Taylor Swift: The Era’s Tour.
- 4/30/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
A prequel story to 2019’s Disney live-action movie, The Lion King, is upon us. The movie tells us the story of Mufasa, Simba’s father, and his journey to become the king of the jungle. Mufasa: The Lion King will be helmed by director Barry Jenkins of Moonlight fame, unlike Jon Favreau, who directed the 2019 feature, with Donald Glover and Beyoncé returning to voice Simba and Nala, respectively.
Screenshot from The Lion King Official Trailer | Walt Disney Studios – YouTube
For the Oscar winner, this Walt Disney production was quite different from the kind of movies he usually makes. And if not for Jeff Nathanson’s script, which had him hooked from the beginning, Jenkins could have almost said no to the project.
Barry Jenkins Almost Said No To Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King will have music from Nicholas Britell with Hans Zimmer and Williams returning after The Lion King.
Screenshot from The Lion King Official Trailer | Walt Disney Studios – YouTube
For the Oscar winner, this Walt Disney production was quite different from the kind of movies he usually makes. And if not for Jeff Nathanson’s script, which had him hooked from the beginning, Jenkins could have almost said no to the project.
Barry Jenkins Almost Said No To Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King will have music from Nicholas Britell with Hans Zimmer and Williams returning after The Lion King.
- 4/29/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Filmmaker Barry Jenkins, the mastermind behind critically acclaimed pieces of work like Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk, is returning to the big screens. This time, he has another presumed masterpiece prepared for fans, which is also the prequel to the live-action The Lion King from 2019: Mufasa: The Lion King. That being said, he has quite a bit to talk about the upcoming movie.
Barry Jenkins. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
But of all the factors that have contributed to the making of this soon-to-be-released adventure musical, Jenkins is incredibly grateful to one Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor who was the genius brains behind the songs for his movie. This actor is none other than the 44-year-old songwriter cum actor renowned for masterpieces like 2020’s Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Barry Jenkins is Grateful to Lin-Manuel Miranda for Mufasa‘s Music
Before directing Mufasa: The Lion King, director Barry Jenkins was very cautious with helming musicals.
Barry Jenkins. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
But of all the factors that have contributed to the making of this soon-to-be-released adventure musical, Jenkins is incredibly grateful to one Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor who was the genius brains behind the songs for his movie. This actor is none other than the 44-year-old songwriter cum actor renowned for masterpieces like 2020’s Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Barry Jenkins is Grateful to Lin-Manuel Miranda for Mufasa‘s Music
Before directing Mufasa: The Lion King, director Barry Jenkins was very cautious with helming musicals.
- 4/29/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Disney released the first official trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King Monday, featuring a young and scruffy Mufasa’s rise as king of Pride Lands.
Mufasa: The Lion King marks the prequel to the 2019 live-action remake The Lion King, where Donald Glover and Beyoncé took on the roles of adult Simba and Nala, respectively. In the Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) prequel, Blue Ivy Carter joins the cast as the young lioness Kiara, the daughter of King Simba (Glover) and Queen Nala (Beyoncé). In Mufasa: The Lion King, which blends live-action filmmaking with photo-realistic,...
Mufasa: The Lion King marks the prequel to the 2019 live-action remake The Lion King, where Donald Glover and Beyoncé took on the roles of adult Simba and Nala, respectively. In the Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) prequel, Blue Ivy Carter joins the cast as the young lioness Kiara, the daughter of King Simba (Glover) and Queen Nala (Beyoncé). In Mufasa: The Lion King, which blends live-action filmmaking with photo-realistic,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Kalia Richardson
- Rollingstone.com
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is an artist who needs no introduction. The multi-millionaire singer has wowed her audience with her music since she started in the industry with Destiny’s Child. After some additions and replacements, the girl group ended up with Beyonce alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams in 1990.
Beyoncé in Hold Up Mv | YouTube
But a decade and a half later, the singers decided to go their own way, and Beyonce ended up being a sensation in the music world with her solo career. She is not only a singer but has also tried her hands at acting, like Dreamgirls (2006) and The Lion King (2019). The latter is spawning a prequel movie with Beyonce returning to voice the character of Nala opposite Donald Glover’s Simba. But the new movie is once again, hinting at some nepotism debates to start soon.
Mufasa: The Lion King is Seemingly Toeing The Nepotism...
Beyoncé in Hold Up Mv | YouTube
But a decade and a half later, the singers decided to go their own way, and Beyonce ended up being a sensation in the music world with her solo career. She is not only a singer but has also tried her hands at acting, like Dreamgirls (2006) and The Lion King (2019). The latter is spawning a prequel movie with Beyonce returning to voice the character of Nala opposite Donald Glover’s Simba. But the new movie is once again, hinting at some nepotism debates to start soon.
Mufasa: The Lion King is Seemingly Toeing The Nepotism...
- 4/29/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Mufasa: The Lion KingPhoto: Walt Disney Studios
If no one was asking for a live-action Lion King remake, then really no one—maybe even negative people—were asking for a live-action Lion King remake prequel. Even burgeoning auteur Barry Jenkins sounded a little confused about how he ended up...
If no one was asking for a live-action Lion King remake, then really no one—maybe even negative people—were asking for a live-action Lion King remake prequel. Even burgeoning auteur Barry Jenkins sounded a little confused about how he ended up...
- 4/29/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
The first teaser trailer for Disney’s “The Lion King” prequel, “Mufasa: The Lion King,” ended with a surprise reveal. The upcoming photo-real live-action animated feature, directed by “Moonlight” Oscar winner Barry Jenkins, will feature new music from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Emmy Award-, Grammy Award-, and Tony Award-winning artist who is one Oscar away from becoming a member of the Egot club.
“Elton John. Tim Rice. Hans Zimmer. Lebo M. Mark Mancina. Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh. Beau Black, Ford Riley, the incredible music team on ‘The Lion Guard,’ and so many musical contributors over the years. ‘The Lion King’ has an incredible musical legacy with music from some of the greatest songwriters around, and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it,” Miranda said in a statement. “It’s been a joy working alongside Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life, and we can’t...
“Elton John. Tim Rice. Hans Zimmer. Lebo M. Mark Mancina. Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh. Beau Black, Ford Riley, the incredible music team on ‘The Lion Guard,’ and so many musical contributors over the years. ‘The Lion King’ has an incredible musical legacy with music from some of the greatest songwriters around, and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it,” Miranda said in a statement. “It’s been a joy working alongside Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life, and we can’t...
- 4/29/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Barry Jenkins’ “The Lion King” prequel has unveiled its first footage.
Following Jenkins’ appearance at the Disney panel at CinemaCon, the story of the unlikely rise of the titular king of the Pride Lands comes to life. “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki (John Kani) to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter), daughter of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter), with Timon (Billy Eichner) and Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) lending their signature schtick.
Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny.
The cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Kagiso Lediga, Tiffany Boone, Lennie James,...
Following Jenkins’ appearance at the Disney panel at CinemaCon, the story of the unlikely rise of the titular king of the Pride Lands comes to life. “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki (John Kani) to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter), daughter of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter), with Timon (Billy Eichner) and Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) lending their signature schtick.
Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny.
The cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Kagiso Lediga, Tiffany Boone, Lennie James,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Mufasa: The Lion King – © 2024 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Disney unveiled a first look at “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the new film coming to theaters Dec. 20 that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Announced this morning is an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favorite characters to life—plus,...
Disney unveiled a first look at “Mufasa: The Lion King,” the new film coming to theaters Dec. 20 that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands.
“Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Announced this morning is an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favorite characters to life—plus,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Disney has dropped a teaser for Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel for the studio’s 2019 photorealistic version of the animated 1994 classic The Lion King.
Directed by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), the film sees the baboon Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to his granddaughter Kiara. According to the trailer description, the story will be told in flashbacks and follows Mufasa (meaning ‘king’ in Swahili) as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline.
Aaron Pierre will voice the titular Mufasa. Kelvin Harrison Jr., Mads Mikkelsen, and Thandiwe Newton will also voice key characters. In an addition, Blue Ivy Carter will voice Kiara, while real-life mother Beyoncé will return to play her onscreen mother Nala. Other returning voice cast members from the 2019 The Lion King include Donald Glover as Simba, and Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner as Timon and Pumbaa.
Directed by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), the film sees the baboon Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to his granddaughter Kiara. According to the trailer description, the story will be told in flashbacks and follows Mufasa (meaning ‘king’ in Swahili) as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline.
Aaron Pierre will voice the titular Mufasa. Kelvin Harrison Jr., Mads Mikkelsen, and Thandiwe Newton will also voice key characters. In an addition, Blue Ivy Carter will voice Kiara, while real-life mother Beyoncé will return to play her onscreen mother Nala. Other returning voice cast members from the 2019 The Lion King include Donald Glover as Simba, and Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner as Timon and Pumbaa.
- 4/29/2024
- by Hannah Abraham and Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
You have to admit, even the promise of it is fascinating: what does a photoreal-animated Lion King film look like when it comes from Barry Jenkins – the director of Moonlight, and If Beale Street Could Talk, and The Underground Railroad? We’re about to find out, because Jenkins is directing Mufasa: The Lion King, the follow-up to Jon Favreau’s 2019 The Lion King remake – ostensibly a prequel about the rise of Simba’s legendary dad, but also weaving in sequel threads following Simba and Nala’s burgeoning family. And it’s not that Jenkins is being parachuted in – he’s working with his regular cinematographer James Laxton, and editor Joi McMillon, bringing his impeccable craft to an entirely different type of filmmaking, with the biggest tools blockbusterdom can bring. Check out the trailer here:
There’s plenty to dig into here – particularly those big names in the cast list. While...
There’s plenty to dig into here – particularly those big names in the cast list. While...
- 4/29/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
The Circle of Life begins for Mufasa, the famous King of Pride Rock. Here, we are introduced to him as a lion cub. The official synopsis from Disney reads, “Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.”
New and returning cast members were called on to lend their voices to the film:
Aaron Pierre as Mufasa Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, a lion prince with...
New and returning cast members were called on to lend their voices to the film:
Aaron Pierre as Mufasa Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, a lion prince with...
- 4/29/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
"The earth will shake... destiny awaits you." Disney has unveiled the teaser trailer for the Mufasa: The Lion King movie, from director Barry Jenkins (of Moonlight & If Beale Street Could Talk) jumping into the world of Disney for his next story. The prequel about the rise of one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands, returns to the African savanna where Rafiki tells Kiara about her grandfather. Told with flashbacks, we're introduced to Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost & alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny. With the voices of Aaron Pierre as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, John Kani as Rafiki. Plus a big ensemble cast: Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Disney on Monday released the first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the music-filled film serves as both an origin story and follow-up to Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic movie The Lion King. That film was based on the 1994 Disney animated classic of the same name.
Along with the trailer release, it was revealed that Blue Ivy Carter will make her film debut voicing Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, while her mother, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, will reprise her role as Nala from the 2019 film.
The new film, which hits theaters Dec. 20, will tell the backstory of Simba’s father, Mufasa, an orphan who grew up to be a wise, powerful and compassionate ruler.
The official logline is as follows: “Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, the music-filled film serves as both an origin story and follow-up to Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic movie The Lion King. That film was based on the 1994 Disney animated classic of the same name.
Along with the trailer release, it was revealed that Blue Ivy Carter will make her film debut voicing Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, while her mother, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, will reprise her role as Nala from the 2019 film.
The new film, which hits theaters Dec. 20, will tell the backstory of Simba’s father, Mufasa, an orphan who grew up to be a wise, powerful and compassionate ruler.
The official logline is as follows: “Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney unveiled a first look at Mufasa: The Lion King, the new film coming to theaters on December 20 that explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands.
Announced this morning is an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favorite characters to life—plus, celebrated award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing the film’s songs produced by Mark Mancina and Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M.
Said Miranda, “Elton John. Tim Rice. Hans Zimmer. Lebo M. Mark Mancina. Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh. Beau Black, Ford Riley, the incredible music team on ‘The Lion Guard,’ and so many musical contributors over the years.
“‘The Lion King’ has an incredible musical legacy with music from some of the greatest songwriters around, and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it. It’s been a joy working alongside Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life,...
Announced this morning is an all-star roster of talent bringing new and fan-favorite characters to life—plus, celebrated award-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda is writing the film’s songs produced by Mark Mancina and Miranda, with additional music and performances by Lebo M.
Said Miranda, “Elton John. Tim Rice. Hans Zimmer. Lebo M. Mark Mancina. Beyoncé, Labrinth, Ilya Salmanzadeh. Beau Black, Ford Riley, the incredible music team on ‘The Lion Guard,’ and so many musical contributors over the years.
“‘The Lion King’ has an incredible musical legacy with music from some of the greatest songwriters around, and I’m humbled and proud to be a part of it. It’s been a joy working alongside Barry Jenkins to bring Mufasa’s story to life,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Disney has released the first trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King,” a prequel to the 2019 photorealistic remake of “The Lion King,” and revealed that Blue Ivy Carter has joined the voice cast.
From “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins, “Mufasa” will explore the titular lion’s origin story, depicting his childhood with his brother Taka aka Scar, who becomes the main antagonist in “The Lion King.” Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. will voice the younger versions of Mufasa and Scar, respectively. James Earl Jones voiced Mufasa in both the 1994 original film and 2019 remake. Jeremy Irons voiced Scar in 1994, while Chiwetel Ejiofor took over in 2019.
Many members of the 2019 voice cast are returning, including John Kani as Rafiki, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Donald Glover as Simba and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala. Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, will play Kiara, the daughter of King Samba and Queen Nala.
From “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins, “Mufasa” will explore the titular lion’s origin story, depicting his childhood with his brother Taka aka Scar, who becomes the main antagonist in “The Lion King.” Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. will voice the younger versions of Mufasa and Scar, respectively. James Earl Jones voiced Mufasa in both the 1994 original film and 2019 remake. Jeremy Irons voiced Scar in 1994, while Chiwetel Ejiofor took over in 2019.
Many members of the 2019 voice cast are returning, including John Kani as Rafiki, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Donald Glover as Simba and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala. Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, will play Kiara, the daughter of King Samba and Queen Nala.
- 4/29/2024
- by Caroline Brew and Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Disney has revealed the first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King, its upcoming Lion King prequel film from director Barry Jenkins (Moonlight).
The live-action/animated film stars Aaron Pierre as Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Scar, along with Donald Glover (Simba), Beyoncé (Nala), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), and John Kani (Rafiki) reprising their characters from the 2019 remake of The Lion King. Rounding out the voice cast are Mads Mikkelsen, Thandie Newton, and Beyoncé’s diaughter, Blue Ivy Carter.
Mufasa: The Lion King is set to open in theaters on December 20th, 2024. Jeff Nathanson, who wrote 2019’s The Lion King, returns as screenwriter, while Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, and Nicholas Britell all contributed music to the new film.
Here’s the official plot synopsis provided by Disney: “Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara (Blue Ivy), daughter of Simba and Nala,...
The live-action/animated film stars Aaron Pierre as Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Scar, along with Donald Glover (Simba), Beyoncé (Nala), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Billy Eichner (Timon), and John Kani (Rafiki) reprising their characters from the 2019 remake of The Lion King. Rounding out the voice cast are Mads Mikkelsen, Thandie Newton, and Beyoncé’s diaughter, Blue Ivy Carter.
Mufasa: The Lion King is set to open in theaters on December 20th, 2024. Jeff Nathanson, who wrote 2019’s The Lion King, returns as screenwriter, while Hans Zimmer, Pharrell Williams, and Nicholas Britell all contributed music to the new film.
Here’s the official plot synopsis provided by Disney: “Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara (Blue Ivy), daughter of Simba and Nala,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Taylor Swift has once again made history on the charts. The Tortured Poets Department landed at Number One on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated May 4). It’s her 14th album to top the charts, setting a tying record with Jay-Z for the most Number Ones among solo artists; the Beatles hold the top spot with 19 Number Ones.
The Tortured Poets Department made history as it receives the largest streaming week for an album ever, since the Billboard 200 began tracking those numbers in December 2014, according to Billboard. The 31 songs on the...
The Tortured Poets Department made history as it receives the largest streaming week for an album ever, since the Billboard 200 began tracking those numbers in December 2014, according to Billboard. The 31 songs on the...
- 4/28/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift took to social media Sunday to react to news that The Tortured Poets Department debuted to 2.61 million units, the highest of any album since Adele’s 2015 release, 25.
“My mind is blown,” Swift wrote on Instagram beneath a carousel of polaroids from the recording process. “I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album.”
Billboard reported Sunday that Tortured Poets debuted at No. 1, marking Swift’s 14th chart-topping album in her career, tying with Jay-Z for the most No.1 albums among solo artists in history.
Released April 19, Tortured Poets launched with 2.61 million equivalent album units in the U.S., with vinyl sales representing 859,000 of that number. The record hit 1.9 million total traditional album sales, meaning it secured itself as the top-selling album of 2024, far ahead of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter (the second most sold) with 228,000.
“Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life,...
“My mind is blown,” Swift wrote on Instagram beneath a carousel of polaroids from the recording process. “I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album.”
Billboard reported Sunday that Tortured Poets debuted at No. 1, marking Swift’s 14th chart-topping album in her career, tying with Jay-Z for the most No.1 albums among solo artists in history.
Released April 19, Tortured Poets launched with 2.61 million equivalent album units in the U.S., with vinyl sales representing 859,000 of that number. The record hit 1.9 million total traditional album sales, meaning it secured itself as the top-selling album of 2024, far ahead of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter (the second most sold) with 228,000.
“Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Colman Domingo never imagined he would be “a 100 of anything.”
“The fact that I’m one of the 100 most influential people in the world feels like I have a lot to live up to, and I want to because I don’t take that lightly,” Domingo told Variety on the red carpet at the Time100 Gala Thursday night. “The fact that someone in some committee believed that I’m impacting many people on this planet, I feel like now the work begins even more so. I know that I have to be even more mindful and thoughtful about how I create and the work that I do.”
Hosted by Taraji P. Henson at Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City, the Time100 Gala celebrated this year’s most influential figures across film, sports, music and more, including Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 21 Savage, Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson, Fantasia Barrino and Henson herself.
“The fact that I’m one of the 100 most influential people in the world feels like I have a lot to live up to, and I want to because I don’t take that lightly,” Domingo told Variety on the red carpet at the Time100 Gala Thursday night. “The fact that someone in some committee believed that I’m impacting many people on this planet, I feel like now the work begins even more so. I know that I have to be even more mindful and thoughtful about how I create and the work that I do.”
Hosted by Taraji P. Henson at Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City, the Time100 Gala celebrated this year’s most influential figures across film, sports, music and more, including Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, 21 Savage, Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson, Fantasia Barrino and Henson herself.
- 4/28/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Blake Shelton is one of the most notable names in country music — and, of course, he knows Taylor Swift. While Swift stepped into the world of pop and folk music in her later years as a songwriter, she began her career as a country sensation. Recently, Shelton noted that he’s written letters that he hoped would get back to Swift. Here’s why.
Blake Shelton said he wrote letters in the hopes of getting Taylor Swift to sing at his new bar
Blake Shelton has big plans for himself now that he’s no longer coaching on The Voice. Shelton left the music reality TV series after 23 seasons. And he made it clear that he has no intentions of returning. Now, he’s focused on spending time with Gwen Stefani’s boys and making new music. He also recently opened a new bar, Ole Red Las Vegas, which serves as a bar,...
Blake Shelton said he wrote letters in the hopes of getting Taylor Swift to sing at his new bar
Blake Shelton has big plans for himself now that he’s no longer coaching on The Voice. Shelton left the music reality TV series after 23 seasons. And he made it clear that he has no intentions of returning. Now, he’s focused on spending time with Gwen Stefani’s boys and making new music. He also recently opened a new bar, Ole Red Las Vegas, which serves as a bar,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Post Malone performed a set of country music covers at Stagecoach Music Festival on Saturday night, including songs by Tyler Childers, George Strait, Tim McGraw, Vince Gill, and Randy Travis.
Over the course of the 11-song set, Posty was also joined by a number of special guests, including Dwight Yoakam, Brad Paisley, and Sara Evans.
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Check out videos of the performance — as well as the full setlist — below.
Post Malone will stage another set of country music at the Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco in August. He’ll also deliver more traditional, pop-centric sets at Governors Ball and Bonnaroo in the coming months. Get tickets to his upcoming shows here.
It’s an exciting time for Post Malone. Just last week, his duet with Taylor Swift, “Fortnight,” arrived as the opening track on her record-breaking album The Tortured Poets Department. Prior to that,...
Over the course of the 11-song set, Posty was also joined by a number of special guests, including Dwight Yoakam, Brad Paisley, and Sara Evans.
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Check out videos of the performance — as well as the full setlist — below.
Post Malone will stage another set of country music at the Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco in August. He’ll also deliver more traditional, pop-centric sets at Governors Ball and Bonnaroo in the coming months. Get tickets to his upcoming shows here.
It’s an exciting time for Post Malone. Just last week, his duet with Taylor Swift, “Fortnight,” arrived as the opening track on her record-breaking album The Tortured Poets Department. Prior to that,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Posty Goes Country, the long-awaited pivot from Post Malone, officially kicked off as the musician took the stage at Stagecoach 2024. The California country music festival welcomed the pop hitmaker on Saturday night for a set full of surprise covers.
Post Malone had a bevy of guests on tap, including Brad Paisley, who performed his own “I’m Gonna Miss Her” along with Vince Gill’s “One More Last Chance” and a set-closing rendition of Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee.”
Earlier in the set, Dwight Yoakam appeared alongside Malone to perform his “Little Ways” with the singer,...
Post Malone had a bevy of guests on tap, including Brad Paisley, who performed his own “I’m Gonna Miss Her” along with Vince Gill’s “One More Last Chance” and a set-closing rendition of Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee.”
Earlier in the set, Dwight Yoakam appeared alongside Malone to perform his “Little Ways” with the singer,...
- 4/28/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Zendaya opened up about what she was thinking about the day that she filmed her now-infamous three-way kiss with Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor for Challengers.
The 27-year-old actress plays a character caught up in a love triangle in the new tennis movie.
One of the most talked-about scenes from the time that the first trailer premiered featured the three leads sharing a steamy kiss. We recently learned that it was not originally part of the script.
In a recent interview, Zendaya shared her perception of the scene. More specifically, she revealed the surprising place that her mind was while filming it.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The only reason I really remember is because Beyoncé came out with ‘Break My Soul’ that day. I was having a great day, like, ‘Y’all. Beyoncé’s single just dropped.’ That’s what I was focused on, to be honest,” Zendaya told Variety.
The 27-year-old actress plays a character caught up in a love triangle in the new tennis movie.
One of the most talked-about scenes from the time that the first trailer premiered featured the three leads sharing a steamy kiss. We recently learned that it was not originally part of the script.
In a recent interview, Zendaya shared her perception of the scene. More specifically, she revealed the surprising place that her mind was while filming it.
Keep reading to find out more…
“The only reason I really remember is because Beyoncé came out with ‘Break My Soul’ that day. I was having a great day, like, ‘Y’all. Beyoncé’s single just dropped.’ That’s what I was focused on, to be honest,” Zendaya told Variety.
- 4/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
All you need is love — and a little something fabulous, whether a splurge-worthy bag or fresh local blooms — to give mom the A-list treatment on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12).
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Hermès Les Mains Ultraviolet Nail Polish
$60 at Nordstrom
Hermès Les Mains limited-edition Ultraviolet nail polish.
Jennifer Meyer Forever Heart Huggies
$3,650 at Jennifer Meyer
Jennifer Meyer 18-karat gold Forever Heart Huggies. Mom-to-be Sofia Richie is a fan of the brand.
The Petal Workshop And Just Like That It's Spring Arrangement
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The Petal Workshop And Just Like That It’s Spring arrangement with dahlias, peonies and other seasonal flowers; $350 to $500, local delivery in Los Angeles.
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Gucci Tote Bag with Print
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Tory Burch Flower Jelly Sandal
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- 4/27/2024
- by Carol McColgin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
April kicked off with Beyoncé being presented with the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Awards in Los Angeles. Dev Patel premiered his directorial debut, “Monkey Man” in Hollywood while Andrew Scott was across town celebrating the launch of his new Netflix series, “Ripley.”
Variety cover star Kirsten Dunst walked the carpet at the Hollywood premiere of “Civil War.” In New York City, Darren Aronofsky was one of the guests at the starry screening of PBS’ “A Brief History of the Future” at the Museum of Modern Art.
Keep checking back all month long for more photos.
Variety cover star Kirsten Dunst walked the carpet at the Hollywood premiere of “Civil War.” In New York City, Darren Aronofsky was one of the guests at the starry screening of PBS’ “A Brief History of the Future” at the Museum of Modern Art.
Keep checking back all month long for more photos.
- 4/27/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Fresh off Beyoncé’s record-breaking, genre-defying new album, CNN is examining country music’s post-Cowboy Carter reckoning in a new documentary.
Produced by CNN FlashDocs, Call Me Country: Beyoncé and Nashville’s Renaissance is streaming today exclusively on Max. Per the logline, the 42-minute film “examines this reckoning in the genre straight from the country music capital of the world” through interviews with musicians and analyses by culture and country music experts. (Beyoncé was not involved with the CNN documentary.)
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The Grammy-winning superstar became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with the release of Act II: Cowboy Carter, which follows Renaissance as the second installment in a potential series of albums. She previously said she did not feel “welcomed” by the country music world when she first tried to enter the genre. Upon releasing her eighth studio album,...
Produced by CNN FlashDocs, Call Me Country: Beyoncé and Nashville’s Renaissance is streaming today exclusively on Max. Per the logline, the 42-minute film “examines this reckoning in the genre straight from the country music capital of the world” through interviews with musicians and analyses by culture and country music experts. (Beyoncé was not involved with the CNN documentary.)
Stream 'Call Me Country' on Max
The Grammy-winning superstar became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with the release of Act II: Cowboy Carter, which follows Renaissance as the second installment in a potential series of albums. She previously said she did not feel “welcomed” by the country music world when she first tried to enter the genre. Upon releasing her eighth studio album,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Coachella cleared out of Indio, California’s Empire Polo Fields, after two music-filled weekends so that the country festival Stagecoach could take over the grounds. The bill for this weekend’s event is stacked with generation-spanning performers, but two in particular seem to be cooking something up for the occasion. Just before opening night, Post Malone shared a snippet teaser of a potential collaboration with Morgan Wallen. Both artists are scheduled to appear at Stagecoach on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
“They say teamwork makes the dream work,” Malone wrote in...
“They say teamwork makes the dream work,” Malone wrote in...
- 4/26/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Change is coming to the country music genre as Black artists, like Beyoncé and Lil Nas X, have entered the room. These big names have had a significant impact on the genre. For example, Beyoncé is the first Black woman to make it on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. A new documentary, “Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance,” looks at the impact the icon has had on the genre and what this may mean for other country artists. It begins streaming on Max on Friday, April 26. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
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“Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance” looks at the pop star’s genre-bending move into country music, which has been a major success.
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“Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville’s Renaissance” looks at the pop star’s genre-bending move into country music, which has been a major success.
- 4/26/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Michael Jackson‘s “Billie Jean” deeply impressed an important R&b musician. He said that the track could have been transformed into 12 different hit songs if Jackson had divided it up in a certain way. The R&b icon discussed how he tries to find songs similar to “Billie Jean” every day.
An R&b maetro explained why ‘Billie Jean’ is Michael Jackson’s masterpiece
Antonio “L.A.” Reid is a major pop/R&b producer. He has worked with stars like Boys II Men, Whitney Houston, and Toni Braxton. In a 2011 essay he wrote for Rolling Stone, he said the King of Pop was the best entertainer of all time, comparing him to the likes of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles. Reid recalled seeing The Jackson 5 at a state fair when he was young. Reid recalled Jackson’s voice resonating throughout the fairground.
“‘Billie Jean’ is the most important record he made,...
An R&b maetro explained why ‘Billie Jean’ is Michael Jackson’s masterpiece
Antonio “L.A.” Reid is a major pop/R&b producer. He has worked with stars like Boys II Men, Whitney Houston, and Toni Braxton. In a 2011 essay he wrote for Rolling Stone, he said the King of Pop was the best entertainer of all time, comparing him to the likes of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles. Reid recalled seeing The Jackson 5 at a state fair when he was young. Reid recalled Jackson’s voice resonating throughout the fairground.
“‘Billie Jean’ is the most important record he made,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are not expecting their first baby together.
Earlier in the month, rumors began swirling on social media that the 26-year-old The Kardashians star and the 28-year-old Dune actor were expecting a child.
False claims were first sparked by comedian Daniel Tosh, followed by a fan account on X (formerly Twitter) that made the same claims.
Now, sources are speaking out.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Kylie is not pregnant,” multiple sources told Us Weekly.
She shares two children with ex Travis Scott.
Kylie currently lives in California with children Stormi, 6, and Aire, 2, while Timothee is currently in production on A Complete Unknown, a biopic about Bob Dylan, in New York City and New Jersey.
“Kylie and Timothée have been keeping in touch while he’s been in [Manhattan] filming and are still together,” the source adds to Us Weekly.
“Everything is going great between them.
Earlier in the month, rumors began swirling on social media that the 26-year-old The Kardashians star and the 28-year-old Dune actor were expecting a child.
False claims were first sparked by comedian Daniel Tosh, followed by a fan account on X (formerly Twitter) that made the same claims.
Now, sources are speaking out.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Kylie is not pregnant,” multiple sources told Us Weekly.
She shares two children with ex Travis Scott.
Kylie currently lives in California with children Stormi, 6, and Aire, 2, while Timothee is currently in production on A Complete Unknown, a biopic about Bob Dylan, in New York City and New Jersey.
“Kylie and Timothée have been keeping in touch while he’s been in [Manhattan] filming and are still together,” the source adds to Us Weekly.
“Everything is going great between them.
- 4/25/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Hollywood stars have become synonymous with luxury and extravagance, striding down red carpets in flawless attire meticulously curated by a team of experts. However, not every celebrity sticks to this glamorous norm, as acclaimed actress Ming-Na Wen candidly revealed in a recent interview.
Ming-Na Wen | Image via Wikimedia Commons
The actress prominently known for starring in Marvel and Star Wars shows, recently sat down with her fellow actress and friend Katee Sackhoff to discuss her journey in the film industry. Reflecting on how they differ from stereotypical Hollywood stars, Wen recalled steaming her own dress the night before her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star event.
Ming-Na Wen Recalled Steaming Her Own Dress For Her Walk of Fame Event
During her recent appearance on The Sackhoff Show, actress Ming-Na Wen discussed how she and the show host do not fit into stereotypes often associated with Hollywood stars. “We’re not those...
Ming-Na Wen | Image via Wikimedia Commons
The actress prominently known for starring in Marvel and Star Wars shows, recently sat down with her fellow actress and friend Katee Sackhoff to discuss her journey in the film industry. Reflecting on how they differ from stereotypical Hollywood stars, Wen recalled steaming her own dress the night before her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star event.
Ming-Na Wen Recalled Steaming Her Own Dress For Her Walk of Fame Event
During her recent appearance on The Sackhoff Show, actress Ming-Na Wen discussed how she and the show host do not fit into stereotypes often associated with Hollywood stars. “We’re not those...
- 4/25/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Madonna is the Queen of Pop, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is going to respect her as an artist. The writer behind “Like a Prayer” and other Madonna hits revealed what he thought of her as a person and why some singers are labeled “real artists.” He also discussed his issues with the modern music industry.
Madonna’s songwriter revealed his opinion on alleged ‘real artists’
Patrick Leonard is a songwriter who is primarily known for co-writing hits with the Queen of Pop. Leonard’s collaborations with Madonna include “La Isla Bonita,” “Like a Prayer,” “Live to Tell,” “Frozen,” and “Cherish.” You’ll be hard-pressed to find a 1980s nostalgia station that doesn’t play some of those songs. During a 2017 interview with Boys Culture, Leonard discussed his relationship with the Material Girl. “There’s always been mutual respect, and I think that it isn’t often where...
Madonna’s songwriter revealed his opinion on alleged ‘real artists’
Patrick Leonard is a songwriter who is primarily known for co-writing hits with the Queen of Pop. Leonard’s collaborations with Madonna include “La Isla Bonita,” “Like a Prayer,” “Live to Tell,” “Frozen,” and “Cherish.” You’ll be hard-pressed to find a 1980s nostalgia station that doesn’t play some of those songs. During a 2017 interview with Boys Culture, Leonard discussed his relationship with the Material Girl. “There’s always been mutual respect, and I think that it isn’t often where...
- 4/25/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fandango veteran Stephanie Terifay has been tapped to help AMC Theatres build out its new movie distribution business following the record-shattering success of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour tour and Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé.
Terifay’s title is vice president, distribution. In the newly created role, she’ll be responsible for working with the music industry to develop other projects, come up with customized distribution strategies and marketing campaigns designed to optimize fan engagement.
In a twinned move, AMC’s fledgling distribution venture — headed up by Nikkole Denson-Randolph — has promoted Kevin Arnold to vp of programming promotions & partnerships, effective immediately. The mandate for all three execs is to bring additional leading music artists to the big screen via AMC Theatres Distribution.
Last year, Hollywood was caught off guard when Swift’s team bypassed the Hollywood studio system and hired AMC as the film’s distributor. It was virtually unheard...
Terifay’s title is vice president, distribution. In the newly created role, she’ll be responsible for working with the music industry to develop other projects, come up with customized distribution strategies and marketing campaigns designed to optimize fan engagement.
In a twinned move, AMC’s fledgling distribution venture — headed up by Nikkole Denson-Randolph — has promoted Kevin Arnold to vp of programming promotions & partnerships, effective immediately. The mandate for all three execs is to bring additional leading music artists to the big screen via AMC Theatres Distribution.
Last year, Hollywood was caught off guard when Swift’s team bypassed the Hollywood studio system and hired AMC as the film’s distributor. It was virtually unheard...
- 4/24/2024
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taylor Swift has conquered the world of music, and it's long been rumored that the next step in her career is the movies.
She has her own eponymous production company, for one. In 2020, she starred in the documentary "Miss Americana," and in 2021, she directed a short film adapting her song "All Too Well," starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. Aside from a handful of supporting roles in several films, she also took the 2023 box office by storm with the "Eras Tour" concert film.
Swift has a passionate fanbase, one that is famous for finding (or creating) supposedly hidden messages across her lyrics. Now, her newly released 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has whipped up a new Swiftie theory.
The last track of "The Tortured Poets Department" — "Clara Bow" — concludes with the line: "The future's bright and dazzling." Fans jumped to the obvious conclusion; of course, Swift is hinting to...
She has her own eponymous production company, for one. In 2020, she starred in the documentary "Miss Americana," and in 2021, she directed a short film adapting her song "All Too Well," starring Sadie Sink and Dylan O'Brien. Aside from a handful of supporting roles in several films, she also took the 2023 box office by storm with the "Eras Tour" concert film.
Swift has a passionate fanbase, one that is famous for finding (or creating) supposedly hidden messages across her lyrics. Now, her newly released 11th album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has whipped up a new Swiftie theory.
The last track of "The Tortured Poets Department" — "Clara Bow" — concludes with the line: "The future's bright and dazzling." Fans jumped to the obvious conclusion; of course, Swift is hinting to...
- 4/24/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Following the theatrical release of AMC Theatres Distribution concert pics Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce, the Nikkole Denson-Randolph led distribution team has hired Stephanie Terifay in the newly created position of VP, Distribution.
Terifay will be responsible for engaging the music industry to develop future projects, tailoring distribution strategies and marketing plans to maximize fan engagement and ensuring entertaining experiences for theatre audiences.
Nikkole Denson Randolph
Terifay joins AMC from Fandango, where she led the integrated marketing team, and worked closely with Hollywood studios, independent content distributors, theatrical exhibitors, and brand partners to drive consumer awareness and ticket sales. Prior to Fandango, she led Partner Marketing for such brands as Sundance Institute, Film Independent, Make-a-Wish Foundation, the Los Angeles Clippers, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Terifay will begin her role at AMC on Friday, April 26.
Kevin Arnold
Also, Kevin Arnold has been promoted to VP,...
Terifay will be responsible for engaging the music industry to develop future projects, tailoring distribution strategies and marketing plans to maximize fan engagement and ensuring entertaining experiences for theatre audiences.
Nikkole Denson Randolph
Terifay joins AMC from Fandango, where she led the integrated marketing team, and worked closely with Hollywood studios, independent content distributors, theatrical exhibitors, and brand partners to drive consumer awareness and ticket sales. Prior to Fandango, she led Partner Marketing for such brands as Sundance Institute, Film Independent, Make-a-Wish Foundation, the Los Angeles Clippers, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Terifay will begin her role at AMC on Friday, April 26.
Kevin Arnold
Also, Kevin Arnold has been promoted to VP,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
AMC Theatres, the world’s largest cinema chain, is leaning into distribution.
The company is expanding its distribution team with a key hire and promotion, underscoring its commitment to releasing its own movies in addition to showcasing titles from traditional and independent studios. AMC Theatres launched its distribution team with the premieres of last year’s concert films, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” and “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”
Stephanie Terifay has joined AMC in the newly created position of VP of Distribution. She will begin on April 26. In this role, Terifay is responsible for engaging the music industry to develop future projects, tailoring distribution strategies and marketing plans to maximize fan engagement. In other words, Swift and Beyonce’s stadium tours were the first but won’t be the last to grace the big screen — if AMC can help it.
Terifay joins AMC from Fandango, where she led the integrated marketing team,...
The company is expanding its distribution team with a key hire and promotion, underscoring its commitment to releasing its own movies in addition to showcasing titles from traditional and independent studios. AMC Theatres launched its distribution team with the premieres of last year’s concert films, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” and “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.”
Stephanie Terifay has joined AMC in the newly created position of VP of Distribution. She will begin on April 26. In this role, Terifay is responsible for engaging the music industry to develop future projects, tailoring distribution strategies and marketing plans to maximize fan engagement. In other words, Swift and Beyonce’s stadium tours were the first but won’t be the last to grace the big screen — if AMC can help it.
Terifay joins AMC from Fandango, where she led the integrated marketing team,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
On June 20, 2022, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor sat at the edge of a motel bed on either side of Zendaya, kissing, licking and biting her neck. As Art and Patrick, their respective “Challengers” characters, they were desperate for more of Tashi, played by Zendaya, and desperate to mask their desperation.
Zendaya’s mind was elsewhere. “The only reason I really remember is because Beyoncé came out with ‘Break My Soul’ that day,” she said. “I was having a great day, like, ‘Y’all. Beyoncé’s single just dropped.’ That’s what I was focused on, to be honest.”
“We lost Zendaya for like a week,” O’Connor recalls. “She was on set, normal, chatting with us. Then one day Beyoncé released something. They called ‘cut,’ and she immediately had headphones in. She was completely lost to the world.”
Tashi, too, is often lost to the world. Her unavailability — bordering on...
Zendaya’s mind was elsewhere. “The only reason I really remember is because Beyoncé came out with ‘Break My Soul’ that day,” she said. “I was having a great day, like, ‘Y’all. Beyoncé’s single just dropped.’ That’s what I was focused on, to be honest.”
“We lost Zendaya for like a week,” O’Connor recalls. “She was on set, normal, chatting with us. Then one day Beyoncé released something. They called ‘cut,’ and she immediately had headphones in. She was completely lost to the world.”
Tashi, too, is often lost to the world. Her unavailability — bordering on...
- 4/24/2024
- by Selome Hailu and Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
Dasha knew she had something special with “Austin” long before she created the viral line dance that’s been captivating audiences across social media. In fact, she says she knew it when the song was still a demo.
“People just started perking up and texting me,” Dasha tells Rolling Stone. “Just like, ‘Hey I heard this song and it’s insane!’ Everybody’s ears perked up, and I felt like everyone gave a shit about my music for the first time.”
At 24, Dasha — full name Dasha Novotny — is basking in the success of “Austin,...
“People just started perking up and texting me,” Dasha tells Rolling Stone. “Just like, ‘Hey I heard this song and it’s insane!’ Everybody’s ears perked up, and I felt like everyone gave a shit about my music for the first time.”
At 24, Dasha — full name Dasha Novotny — is basking in the success of “Austin,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Josh Crutchmer
- Rollingstone.com
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
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