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Mic Drop: Are We on the Come-Up?
We all know music can be a useful outlet for all of the pent-up shit we deal with, whether we’re simply listening to it or actually making it—and on the subject of “making it,” this week’s music releases all had a major “come-up” vibe to them. For instance, I was really excited when I saw…
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Philadelphia International Records Celebrates 50 Years With the Help of Legacy Recordings and Warner Chappell Music
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic music label Philadelphia International Records. In an effort to commemorate the momentous occasion, on Monday, legendary labels Legacy Recordings and Warner Chappell Music teamed up to announce a yearlong campaign to highlight the history and legacy of the iconic label. A press release sent to The…
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The 2021 Film Independent Spirit Award Noms Are Out; One Night in Miami to Receive Robert Altman Award
It’s time for the awards ceremony that takes itself the least seriously to drop its nominations! In a sea of awards shows, the Film Independent Spirit Awards is always a fun watch (and fun to attend!). Laverne Cox, Barry Jenkins and Olivia Wilde announced the nominees for the 2021 Spirit Awards on Tuesday morning. The…
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Yes, I'm Talkin' to You…and Guess What? John Boyega Is Starring in a Getaway Driver Film With Robert De Niro
All Robert De Niro fans remember his iconic role in the 1976 film Taxi Driver—especially that legendary mirror monologue. Well, these days, it looks like he’ll be co-starring in a race car driver film with none other than John Boyega! According to Deadline, Boyega and De Niro will be teaming up for The Formula, directed…
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All Boys Aren't Blue: George M. Johnson's Bestselling Memoir-Manifesto Becomes a Star-Studded Filmed Reading
Last year may not have brought an abundance of pleasures, but one of its standouts was George M. Johnson’s literary debut, All Boys Aren’t Blue. The Root 100 honoree’s “memoir-manifesto” not only became an instant bestseller and Amazon Best Book of the Year honoree but garnered a development deal with Gabrielle Union’s production company, soon…
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Funko’s Gotta Have It: Spike Lee Set to Get His Own Funko Pop! Figurine
Legendary filmmaker and director Spike Lee will be headed to a small shelf near us soon—and if you don’t understand what I mean, allow me to explain. The Hollywood Reporter announced on Tuesday that the Da 5 Bloods director will be getting the “Funko Pop! treatment,” becoming the latest addition to the fun-sized line of…
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New Podcast Series Return Man Explores the Mysterious Death of Former NFL Star Jim Duncan
The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of former NFL player Jim Duncan are the subject of a new narrative podcast series courtesy of iHeartMedia and independent media company McClatchy. Return Man, an eight-part documentary series, serves as the first season of the new character-driven audio anthology, “Longshot,” which explores the intersection of sports and social…
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Lara Lovecraft: Misha Green to Make Feature Directorial Debut With New Tomb Raider Film
Much like her characters in Lovecraft Country, Misha Green will be all about that explorer energy with her newest project. The creator of the hit HBO show starring Jonathan Majors and Jurnee Smollett will be making her directorial debut in the next installation of the Tomb Raider franchise starring Alicia Vikander, Deadline reports. Green will…
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A Black Lady Sketch Show Head Writer Lauren Ashley Smith to Develop Remake of British Time-Travel Comedy for ABC
Lauren Ashley Smith, head writer of HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show, has been tapped to write and executive produce the U.S. remake of the popular British time-travel comedy, Timewasters for ABC. Deadline reports that the single-camera comedy, originally from Daniel Lawrence Taylor and ITV2 in the UK,will come from CBS Studios as a part…
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Jazmine Sullivan's Heaux Tales Album Is Amazing AF. Here Are 10 Thoughts About It
On January 8, 2021, powerhouse singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan released her fourth project—at a little over 32 minutes in length it’s an extended play that really is a fully realized concept album—Heaux Tales. When I first saw it pop up on my Spotify new releases, I hopped right over it. I like Jazmine Sullivan; she’s easily…