Month: June 2024

Mahershala Ali Considering New ‘Jurassic World’ Film Alongside Scarlett Johansson

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Mahershala Ali Considering New ‘Jurassic World’ Film Alongside Scarlett Johansson

Two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali is in talks to star in the upcoming Jurassic World film alongside Marvel’s Avengers star Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey.

As reported in The Hollywood Reporter, Ali is considering joining the star-studded cast, which already includes Manuel Garcia-Rulfo and Rupert Friend. This film will be the next chapter in the multi-billion dollar Jurassic World franchise. It will be directed by Gareth Edwards, who you may know from the Godzilla and Warner Bros monsters universe. Production is set to begin in mid-June in London.

The creative story direction of the new story remains uncertain, particularly after the last film dramatically altered Jurassic World by releasing dinosaurs into the wild, thus endangering the ecosystem. While fans anticipate that future films will address these consequences, The Hollywood Reporter does note that no plot details have been disclosed. And, honestly, that’s common these days.

David Koepp, the original screenwriter of Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, has returned to write the script for this installment. That’s a good sign. Fans who believe the franchise has strayed might find comfort in Koepp’s return to the pages, potentially signaling a nod to the franchise’s roots.

Steven Spielberg will serve as executive producer through Amblin Entertainment, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley producing via Kennedy/Marshall. Universal’s executive vice president of production, Sara Scott, will oversee the project, with the studio’s creative executive Jacqueline Garell.

The film is set for a July 2, 2025 theatrical release. Thankfully. Theaters. Yes!

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Jennifer Lopez Cancels Summer Tour ‘This Is Me… Live’

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Jennifer Lopez Unveils "Can't Get Enough" Single and Album in Global Streaming Event

Jennifer Lopez just canceled her ‘This Is Me… Live’ summer tour to spend more time with her family, leaving her “heartsick” over the decision, as she announced in her newsletter to fans on Friday.

The surprising announcement, shared by tour promoter Live Nation reps, said, “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends.” Fans who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster will receive automatic refunds, while those who bought tickets through third-party resale sites should contact their point of purchase for details.

Get this: in a special message to her fans, Lopez was heartbroken and wrote, “I am completely heartsick and devastated about letting you down. Please know that I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t feel that it was absolutely necessary. I promise I will make it up to you and we will all be together again. I love you all so much. Until next time…”

Now, we can’t make too much of this, but reports of poor ticket sales and unsold seats have surrounded the tour. There have been media claims that her need for family time influenced the decision amid rumors of a split with her husband, Ben Affleck. However, sources close to Lopez insist the cancellation was not due to poor ticket sales, citing strong sales in cities like Newark, Orlando, Miami, Chicago, Anaheim, and Toronto, despite seating charts for other dates indicating otherwise.

ICYMI, Lopez previously canceled seven tour dates back in April and renamed it from “This Is Me… Now” to “This Is Me… Live | The Greatest Hits,” aha, interesting. The move suggested a shift from focusing on her new album to including her greatest hits.

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Chika, Anderson .Paak And Fred Again… Delight With “Places To Be” Single

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Fred Again… has a fascinating body of work. His solo material is electronic based, but whenever he crosses paths with hip-hop artists, the results are unexpected. “Stayinit” was an eclectic mash up of Fred Again… EDM with Lil Yachty’s croon over the top. “Turn On the Lights Again..” turns Future’s first big hit into a four on the floor anthem. Fred Again… is digging into his collaborative bag once again with “Places to Be,” and this may be his greatest hybrid of styles yet.

“Places to Be” doesn’t contain any of the nocturnal, club vibes of Fred Again…’s most famous songs. It’s a bright, sunny bop with vocals from Chika and Anderson .Paak. The crux of the beat stems from a vocal sample and a stuttering drumbeat, but the soaring synth is what really makes it irresistible. The synth is a sonic transporter, making the viewer feeling they’re soaring through the aforementioned sunny sky. It’s a fitting sensation, given the lyrical topic of the song. Chika is the first person heard on “Places to Be,” and her smooth, relaxed delivery meshes perfectly with the exhilarating beat drop around the minute mark.

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Fred Again… Drops His Catchiest Single Yet

Fred Again… and Chika both do their thing, but it’s Anderson .Paak who steals the show. The artist goes absolutely wild with a half-rapped, half-sung verse that manages to keep pace with the beat. The lyrics aren’t mind-blowing, but they’re extremely fitting. “Pretty brown, round, got me weak in the knees,” he raps. “Slow up, your homie down, I’m re-adjustin’ my speed. I’ve been gone too long, baby doll, don’t leave. Okay, but mash, foot up on the gas.” The Fred Again… production turns euphoric in the las few seconds of “Places to Be,” as it brings back the Chika vocals and slows the tempo. This is going to be lots of summer playlists.

What are your thoughts on “Places to Be” by Chika, Anderson .Paak and Fred Again…? Do you like Fred Again…’s tweaked sound? Does Anderson .Paak steal the show for you? Is this a candidate for song of the summer? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Anderson .Paak, Chika, and Fred Again…. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Runnin’ up numbers, shiftin’ the axis, like I was NASA
But if you believe they put a man on the moon
Then, damn, what I got to do? (I gotta)
Gotta move that ass, that’s right
Tell me what that fast track like

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DJ Envy Explains Why He Was First NY DJ To Play 2Pac’s “Hit ‘Em Up”

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DJ Envy goes back to the golden age of hip-hop. He was mentored by DJ Clue, and made a name for himself on the mixtape circuit before becoming one of the hosts of The Breakfast Club. DJ Envy is best known for his radio commentary these days, but he was spinning records during the peak of the 2Pac and Biggie feud in the mid-1990s. He’s a New York native, which made his recent revelation about the feud, and the role he played in it, so surprising. Envy claims to be the first DJ to throw on ‘Pac’s diss on NY radio.

DJ Envy dropped this bombshell during a recent interview with AllHipHop. He was on the side of Biggie and New York, but he told the outlet that he made a point of spinning 2Pac’s scathing diss “Hit ‘Em Up” whenever he could. His reasoning? It was a way to stand out in a crowded field. “I got that record first, and it was like I know a lot of DJs weren’t going to play it,” he reasoned. He cited names like Kid Capri, Craig G, and even his mentor, Clue, as people who were firmly against the concept of giving ‘Pac air time. “At the time,” he admitted. “I was behind everybody… And I was like, ‘I need to get my foot in the door.’”

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DJ Envy Leveraged The Song To Boost His Profile

The gambit worked. DJ Envy threw “Hit ‘Em Up” on his mixtapes, and the attention that the song got, both good and bad, worked to his benefit. “I was like ‘I’m gonna play this record’ and then we’ll go from there,” he recalled. “We’ll see what happens. So, they gave me the record and I said, ‘This is going to be one of the biggest mixtapes ever.’” DJ Envy did acknowledge the danger that came with giving air time to the West Coast. He also noted that 2Pac and Biggie were irritated by the decision. Still, a way in is a way in. “It went crazy,” Envy recalled. “At the time, I know Big and Puff was mad. But I was getting my foot in the door and it was music. And that’s where it started.”

DJ Envy’s promotion of the 2Pac and Biggie feud is fascinating when placed in contrast to his opinion on the recent Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle. While Breakfast Club co-host Charlamagne tha God labeled it the greatest battle of all time, Envy was underwhelmed. The DJ took issue with the spreading of what seemed to be false information. “Is there any proof of the rap? No,” he asserted. “I think both sides are corny with it. It’s very dangerous… I just wanted to see a rap battle.”

Read More: Charlamagne And DJ Envy Question “The Breakfast Club” Hosting Situation

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Jessie Reyez And Big Sean Bring Quiet Menace On “Shut Up” Single

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Jessie Reyez is an emotive singer. She puts her all into everything she sings, whether it be heartbreak on “Forever” or sex on “Jeans.” There’s a tension and electricity that she brings to the table as an artist, and it’s led to her landing massive collaborations with the likes of Miguel, 6LACK and most notably, Eminem. Jessie Reyez decided to change things up on her new single, though. Instead of leaning into her emotive vocals, the turns down the melodrama and dishes out a slick, minimal track that’s menacing as it is cool. It helps that Reyez brings another Detroit rapper, Big Sean, into the mix.

“Shut Up” may sound like the title to a loud, aggressive song, but it’s anything but. The instrumental is punctuated by hard bass hints and creeping strings that switch before the background and foreground. Jessie Reyez never reaches into her higher register. She adopts a whispery, menacing flow that’s closer to rapping than actual singing, and it works. It suits the callous lyrics like a glove. “Phone full of options, bank full of bills,” she raps. “Don’t do it ’cause I need to, I do it for the thrill.” The verses follow suit, with talk of ex-boyfriends and put downs aimed at unnamed enemies. “Know your ex watchin’, know they see me locked in,” she adds. “Came from a different angle (What?), I can’t be boxed in. B*tch, better read the room like you telepromptin’.”

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Jessie Reyez Changes Her Style Up And It Works

Big Sean brings the energy while still matching menacing vibe. He’s become one of the more reliable names in hip-hop when it comes to pop-rap guest features, and he delivers yet again. The Detroit MC drops some clever bars about Batman and Robin, exes who tried to kiss and make up, and the general bragging one would expect from the guy who made Finally Famous. “Old school, pair of gold chain, goin’ Rakim,” he raps. “Batman, black man, billionaire but ain’t nobody robbin’. I tell a bad b*tch to her face that she grounded.” “Shut Up” isn’t going to be a smash hit or anything, but it’s a catchy song worth checking out.

What are your thoughts on “Shut Up” by Jessie Reyez and Big Sean? Do you like Reyez’s break from her usual sound? Do you want to hear more of it on her next album? Does Sean’s verse deliver? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Jessie Reyez. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

And tell her she on punishment ’til further announcement
She know that I’m daddy, I never been stingy with allowance
Baby girl, good ain’t good enough, be astoundin’
Half the time she need a man, other half counsellin’
Baby, when you hit the top, gotta stay grounded

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