Issa Rae has announced a dynamic collaboration set to bring laughter to the big screen. According to Variety, Rae will produce a buzzy new buddy comedy featuring the talented duo of Keke Palmer and Grammy-winning artist SZA. The untitled feature, slated for production under TriStar Pictures, is already generating buzz within the industry. Lawrence Lamont, known for his work on Rae’s “Rap Sh!t,” will take the directorial reins, while the screenplay comes from the creative mind of “Rap Sh!t” showrunner Syreeta Singleton. Notably, the project emerged from the ColorCreative lab at Sony Pictures, a ..read more

Anitta, an international superstar and Grammy-nominated artist, proudly releases her long-awaited new album, “Funk Generation,” today through Republic Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment, marking a watershed point in the spread of Brazilian funk to a global audience. “Funk Generation” positions Anitta at the forefront of spreading Brazilian funk to a new generation worldwide. The album features hit songs such as “Grip,” “Fria,” and “Ahi,” including a collaboration with Sam Smith. To celebrate the release, Anitta has dropped a fiery new music video for the track “Grip.” Anitta spoke abo ..read more

Brazilian sensation Anitta is prepared to take the globe by storm with the release of her highly anticipated album, “Funk Generation,” which will be released tomorrow under the Republic Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment brand. This latest musical offering follows Anitta’s recent electric performances, including a surprise cameo at Coachella when she joined Peso Pluma on stage to deliver a show-stopping rendition of their collaboration song, “BELLAKEO.” The Brazilian superstar has announced plans for the “BAILE FUNK EXPERIENCE TOUR,” which promises fans an unmatched immersion into th ..read more

The Apollo Theater has unveiled this year’s honorees for its Spring Benefit, the theater’s largest annual fundraising event, set to take place on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, the renowned creative force in music, will be presented with the inaugural Legacy Award. Multi-platinum global superstar and eight-time Grammy Award winner, USHER, will be honored with the Icon Award at the celebratory benefit concert. “I am humbled to receive the inaugural Legacy Award. The theater has been a constant symbol of excellence in Black entertainment for nearly a century. So for The Apol ..read more

Elisabeth Moss, star of the upcoming spy TV series “The Veil,” revealed that she suffered a broken vertebrae while filming a stunt for the show. The incident left her briefly unable to move and lying on her back on a roof in Istanbul for two hours. Moss shared the details of the accident in a recent interview with Variety. In “The Veil,” premiering on Hulu on April 30, Moss portrays Imogen, an MI6 agent on a mission to thwart a terrorist attack. The second episode features Imogen chasing a lead through Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, where she is attacked on a rooftop. “The [scene] you see in the sho ..read more

The highly anticipated film ‘BOY KILLS WORLD’ is set to release exclusively in theaters on April 26, 2024. Directed by Moritz Mohr, the post-apocalyptic martial arts thriller boasts an all-star cast led by Bill Skarsgård, alongside Jessica Rothe, Michelle Dockery, Brett Gelman, Isaiah Mustafa, Yayan Ruhian, Andrew Koji, Sharlto Copley, and Famke Janssen. The voice of “Boy” is narrated by the talented H. Jon Benjamin. Skarsgård takes on the role of “Boy,” a young man who embarks on a path of vengeance after his family is brutally murdered by Hilda Van Der Koy, portrayed by Famke Janssen. Van De ..read more

Netflix is set to tantalize audiences once again with its latest series, “Doctor Climax,” diving headfirst into the taboo world of sexuality in the 1970s. Following the success of “The Believers,” which sparked nationwide conversations on faith, this new show promises to ignite discussions around carnal desires and societal norms of yesteryear. Directed by the talented duo of Kongdej Jaturanrasmee, renowned for the globally acclaimed “HUNGER,” and Pairach Khumwan, a mastermind behind the hit series “Girl From Nowhere,” “Doctor Climax” thrusts viewers into an era where open discussions about se ..read more

The highly-anticipated teaser for “Drawing Closer” has been unveiled, and it promises to be a tearjerker for audiences worldwide. Adapted from the heartwarming novel by Ao Morita, “Drawing Closer” is set to premiere on Netflix on June 27. The novel, titled “Yomei Ichinen to Senkoku Sareta Boku ga, Yomei Hantoshi no Kimi to Deatta Hanashi” or “The story of how I, who was told I only had one year to live, met you, who only had half a year,” gained popularity on a self-publishing platform before being picked up by Poplar Publishing. Since then, the book series has sold over 450,000 copies and ha ..read more

In the latest wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza, six-year-old Sara Yasser Abu Ewemer tragically became one of the innocent victims. The airstrikes, which occurred overnight, have intensified the already dire situation in the region. Sara’s family, like many others, now mourns the loss of a young life cut short by the violence that has plagued the area for decades. The strikes come amidst escalating tensions between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups, with no immediate end to the violence in sight. International calls for de-escalation and the protection of civilians have amplified ..read more

A Palestinian journalist and author Amina Hmeid and her child were killed during heavy Israeli airstrikes on the Al-Shati refugee camp in Northern Gaza. Amina Hmeid was not just a journalist; she was a voice for the Palestinian people, shedding light on their struggles and aspirations through her work. The attack has sent shockwaves through the community and the journalism world, sparking outrage and calls for justice. Amina’s death is a stark reminder of the human cost of the ongoing conflict in the region, where civilians, including children, continue to bear the brunt of the violence. The I ..read more