Month: January 2024

Netflix Premieres ‘Champion’ – A Compelling Drama by Best-Selling Author Candice Carty-Williams

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Netflix Premieres 'Champion' - A Compelling Drama by Best-Selling Author Candice Carty-Williams

Netflix has released Champion, a gripping drama created by best-selling author Candice Carty-Williams, known for her acclaimed novel Queenie. The series is now available for streaming, offering viewers an immersive experience with an ensemble cast.

Déja J Bowens makes an exciting TV debut, sharing the screen with talents like Malcolm Kamulete (Top Boy, Ill Manors), music sensation Ray BLK in her TV debut, Nadine Marshall (Sherwood, Small Axe), Ray Fearon (His Dark Materials, Beauty and the Beast), and Jo Martin (Doctor Who, Top Boy). The diverse cast includes Kerim Hassan, Adeyinka Akinrinade, Tom Forbes, Genesis Lynea, Karl Collins, Francis Lovehall, Corey Weekes, Rachel Adedeji, and more.

Champion weaves a compelling narrative, drawing audiences into a world of drama and poignant storytelling. Including seasoned performers and fresh faces promises a dynamic viewing experience.

The series logline reads:

Champion is the first TV project for Candice Carty-Williams, author of The Sunday Times bestselling novel Queenie. A love letter to Black British music set in south London, Champion is a celebration of a sound that has long been the beating heart of our culture and features original music by Ray BLK, Ghetts, Shola Ama, M1llionz, Toddla T, MNEK and more.

You can see the trailer below.

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Spin the Block SZN: Social Media Believes Damson Idris and Lori Harvey are on Vacation Together

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Damson Idris and Lori Harvey Confirm Breakup

Did Damson Idris spend the block? Social media users suspect Idris and Lori Harvey are seeing each other again after each share vacation photos from a beach getaway.

Neither star is present in the other photos, but the same markers are present in both, like buildings and specific types of chairs. Peep the visuals below and let us know what you think.

Lori Harvey and Damson Idris were spotted together at the Renaissance film premiere in Los Angeles this past November. According to PEOPLE, Harvey and Idris left the event together, but “they didn’t look happy but looked together and exited that way.”

Before they issued an official statement, Damson Idris and Lori Harvey hit Odell Beckham Jr.’s 31st birthday party earlier this month in NYC. But they arrived separately.

Diamonds were around Harvey’s neck, and Idris wore a Tommy Jeans Rugby shirt. Their separate arrival was during fan speculation about their status.

Before that event, Damson Idris and Lori Harvey confirmed their relationship was over. In a joint statement to The Hollywood Reporter, the two-state they are “remaining friends” and share a respect for each other.

“We are at a point in our lives where our individual paths require our full attention and dedication,” the statement reads. “We part ways, remaining friends with nothing but love and respect for each other and the time we shared together.”

Fans began questioning whether the Lori Harvey and Damson Idris relationship was over earlier this week. The murmurs came after the two removed images of each other across their respective Instagram pages.

Further fan investigation showed that neither are following each other.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Nick Saban Says He Did Not Retire Due to NIL Deals

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Alabama Coach Nick Saban Tests Positive For Covid-19

Nick Saban is blasting reports that the changes in college football, including NIL deals, are the reason he is walking away from coaching.

ESPN’s Chris Low reported Saban grown frustrated with  “what college football had turned into. He’s all about team and building a team and developing players, and now the only thing that seems to matter is who can get what in the NIL and who can get the biggest deal.”

“Don’t make it about that. It’s not about that,” Saban said. “To me, if you choose to coach, you don’t need to be complaining about all that stuff. You need to adjust to it and adapt to it and do the best you can under the circumstances and not complain about it.”

During Saban’s time at Alabama, he won six national championships. He also won a title during a stint at Louisiana State University, etching his name and legacy as one of the greatest coaches in football history.

“The University of Alabama has been a very special place to Terry and me,” Saban said in a statement. “We have enjoyed every minute of our 17 years being the head coach at Alabama as well as becoming a part of the Tuscaloosa community. It is not just about how many games we won and lost, but it’s about the legacy and how we went about it. We always tried to do it the right way. The goal was always to help players create more value for their future, be the best player they could be and be more successful in life because they were part of the program.

“Hopefully, we have done that, and we will always consider Alabama our home.”

“Simply put, Nick Saban is one of the greatest coaches of all time, in any sport,” Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne said. “He is the consummate coach, mentor and leader, and his impact is felt far beyond the football field. … . While his time as our coach may have come to an end, his legacy will live on forever. What an honor it has been for us to have a front-row seat to one of the best to ever do it.”

Saban alerted his players of his decision in a meeting on Wednesday. He thanked his team and decided to leave the game now with the changes to college football, including the transfer portal, NIL, extension of recruiting calendar, and more.

In addition to Saban’s national titles, he delivered 13 SEC championships to the Crimson Tide.

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Yung Miami’s Forthcoming Reality Show Reportedly Pulls Scenes Involving Diddy

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Don't Play With Diddy About Yung Miami: 'Not My Side Chick'

Yung Miami has a new reality show headed to BET, but don’t expect to see Diddy on it.

According to The Jasmine Brand, BET replaced the scenes from the show that highlight the life of Caresha that featured Diddy amid the fallout of various sexual abuse allegations. To replace the missing scenes, Yung Miami had to record new content.

Yung Miami previously spoke of the project, stating, “I got a reality show coming out, the City Girls dropping an album, my podcast. Just everything.”

The album dropped, so now we have to wait on the show. A date is currently not confirmed.

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Happy 54th Birthday To Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon The Chef!

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On this date in 1970, Wu-Tang Clan swordsman and lyrical legend Raekwon The Chef was born in Staten Island, New York. The Staten Island-based emcee is one of Wu’s most celebrated artists, with his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx projects reaching cult-like following proportions. With his Wu blood kin, Rae has appeared on every WTC project since the group’s inception in 1992, leading up to their monumental debut single “Protect Ya Neck.”

As for the Chef himself, Rae has released six solo albums plus the Wu Massacre project featuring his PNC Ghostface Killah and Method Man. Rae has also appeared in a couple of silver screen hits, including the Hip Hop powered The Show and the race-baiting flick Black and White starring Wu-Tang manager Oliver “Power” Grant.

In 2009, Raekwon found religion and converted to Islam.

Happy born day to Shallah Raekwon, wishing him a great day and much more hereafter!

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Today in Hip-Hop History: The L.O.X.’s Debut Album ‘Money, Power & Respect’ Turns 25 Years Old!

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On this date in 1998, Sheek Louch, Styles P., and Jadakiss, who are better known as the rap trio The L.O.X. (Living Off Experience), dropped their debut album on then-Puff Daddy’s steadily growing Bad Boy label. Following in the footsteps of artists like Craig Mack and Notorious B.I.G., the Yonkers collective had to go the extra length to prove themselves worthy to carry the Bad Boy legacy and that they have done and continue to do.

With production on this project from the likes of Swizz Beatz, D. Dot, Dame Grease, and Mr. Combs himself, there was very little chance that this project flop. Even with the shiny suits, the lyrical content and dexterity were on point from all three members, solidifying their slots as lyrical legends in their own rights coming into the new millennium. Tracks like “If You Think I’m Jiggy” and the album’s epic title track were both perfect fusions of street anthems with crossover appeal, which allowed the LOX a fanbase on both sides of the mainstream “boundary”.

Thanks to Diddy, D-Block, and the entire Bad Boy staff who helped to put together this timeless classic!

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Jeymes Samuel Says JAY-Z Creates ‘Illest Rhymes You’ve Ever Heard’ While Running on a Treadmill

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JAY-Z Delivers Opening Video for 2023 NBA All-Star Game

The first JAY-Z bars of 2024 will arrive alongside D’Angelo on a 9-minute track for The Book of Clarence soundtrack. But could more be on the way?

Speaking with Level magazine, the film’s director, Jeymes Samuel, revealed that he speaks to Hov all the time, who, these days, comes up with new bars while he is working out.

“This guy wakes up at, like, five in the morning and he’s creating from the start,” Samuel said. “If he calls me and he’s on the treadmill, I’m gonna get new bars. That guy’s running and composing literally the illest rhymes you’ve ever heard.”

You can read more on the full feature below.

JAY-Z and film director Jeymes Samuel connected for a Q&A session with Elliott Wilson, where the song’s reveal was made. “It’s so deep. We got D’Angelo and JAY-Z on the same track,” Jeymes said. “like 9 minutes and 32 seconds of absolute soulful, biblical bliss.”

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LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo Maintain All-Star Voting Leads in Second Returns

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LeBron and Giannis Maintain All-Star Voting Leads

In AT&T’s latest fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting presented by AT&T, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo stand firm as the top vote-getters in the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively.

James secures his lead in the West frontcourt, while Antetokounmpo maintains his dominant position in the East frontcourt. Luka Dončić of the Dallas Mavericks continues to lead the West guard category, and Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers leads the East guard category.

Noteworthy is Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks, who has ascended to the second spot among East guards.

Fan votes contribute 50% towards determining the starters for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, emphasizing the significant impact of fan engagement. The remaining 50% is divided equally between current NBA players and a media panel. As the voting process unfolds, basketball enthusiasts eagerly await the final lineups to showcase the league’s brightest stars at the All-Star Game.

The full returns are available below.

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