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Yung Miami’s “BMF” Debut Is “The Worst Acting” Some Twitter Users Have “Ever Seen”

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Yung Miami and JT have only been making music together as City Girls since the late 2010s. Already, the duo has achieved so many major milestones both together and apart. For her part, Caresha Brownlee has dabbled in several avenues outside of rapping, including modelling, acting, and hosting her own REVOLT podcast. Jatavia Johnson, of course, was previously involved in scamming, for which she served time. She now pours her energy into creative outlets like fashion and writing lyrics.

For their most recent performance together, the City Girls joined forces at Rolling Loud California. During their set, they performed plenty of old favourites, also previewing their next drop, “Piñata.” It’s been receiving favourable reactions on social media so far, as have both Miami and JT’s feather-covered ensembles.

BMF Isn’t the Only Performing Caresha’s Been Doing

Their time on stage went off without a hitch. Sadly, the rap divas didn’t have as much luck during their interviews at the festival. While speaking with 28-year-old Tamera Kissen, the City Girls were bombarded with uncomfortable questions about their sex life. Yung Miami managed to keep a smile on her face for the most part, though JT’s shocked expression was far less contained.

Being back in performance mode was undeniably exciting for the partners in rhyme, but this weekend, Caresha put her acting cap on to make her debut on 50 Cent’s BMF series. She has previous acting experience from appearing in Netflix’s You People and Kenya Barris’ Grown-ish, so many were hoping to be impressed by her work. Unfortunately, the reactions pouring in seem to be the opposite, with multiple viewers dubbing it the “worst acting” they’ve ever seen.

Viewers React to Miami’s Acting

“I hope Yung Miami stick to making music bruh, this really the worst acting I ever seen in my life,” one person wrote after seeing the City Girl slap Lil Meech. “Please give actors/actresses the chance to be on this show. No more guest star rappers that can’t act. We already let it slide with bad acting Lala but that Yung Miami shit is not it,” someone else urged the hit show’s producers.

Amid all the hate, the mother of two managed to find a positive comment which she replied to early Friday (March 10) morning. “Caresha did great for her first time acting and especially playing a role that had a similar situation in her life. That’s hard to do,” they praised her. “Thank you SD,” she wrote back. Keep scrolling for more Twitter reactions to Yung Miami’s BMF performance, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Ice Cube’s Greatest Acting Roles

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Legendary artist Ice Cube began his rise to fame as a member of N.W.A. with the debut of their album “Straight Outta Compton” in 1988. Two years later, Cube would embark on a solo career with his first album “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” followed by “Death Certificate” in 1991, “The Predator” in 1992, and “Lethal Injection” in 1993. This run of albums was one of the greatest of all time and solidified the Los Angeles rapper as one of the most celebrated artists in West Coast Hip-Hop history. However, in 1991, Ice Cube also began his acting career, which has since spanned decades and become just as illustrious as his musical endeavors. Let’s take a look back at some of Ice Cube’s greatest acting roles.

Boyz in the Hood

Ice Cube’s first role as an actor when he played “Doughboy” in the classic film, “Boyz in the Hood”. It was directed by John Singleton. The film’s cast was star-studded. It featured actors such as Cuba Gooding Jr., Laurence Fishburne, Morris Chestnut, Nia Long, and Angela Bassett. Despite Cube’s inexperience in acting at this point, his performance is one of the most celebrated and remembered in the entire film.

In the film, Cube’s character Doughboy serves as a foil for Tre, played by Cuba Gooding Jr. While Tre has a strong connection with his father, and is taught about the proper values and respect within the world, Doughboy does not have that luxury and shows the pitfalls men can fall into without proper male role models. Doughboy ends up a member of the Crips and is arrested and forced to serve time in prison for stealing. Ice Cube’s background as a rapper who actually grew up in Southern Los Angeles adds a believability to the role. This could not have been captured with many other actors.

In the climax of the film, Doughboy kills Ferris, avenging his brother Ricky’s death after Tre decides not to retaliate against Ferris. After the murder, Ice Cube delivers a classic line. He says American media “don’t know, don’t show, or don’t care about what’s going on in the hood”. In “Boyz in the Hood”, Cube proved that he could act in a serious, major role. His performance probably ranks as one of the greatest film debuts of all time.

Friday

Perhaps Ice Cube’s greatest and most remembered performance came in the 1995 film “Friday”, directed by F. Gary Gray. “Friday” is one of the best comedies in the last thirty years. The lines from the film are still quoted regularly today. Many moments of the film have become relics of Black culture. In the film, Ice Cube plays “Craig”. He is a down on his luck young adult who was just fired from his job on his day off.

Craig, alongside his best friend Smokey, played by Chris Tucker, decide to spend their Friday off getting high on Craig’s front porch. Throughout the film, Craig and Smokey encounter crackheads, overly sexual preachers, and girls in their neighborhood they have interest in. Craig and Smokey are also terrorized by Deebo, played by Tommy Lister Jr. throughout the film, whose violence and affinity for stealing cause problems for everyone in the neighborhood.

Ice Cube’s performance in “Friday” is much different from his more serious portrayal of “Doughboy” in “Boyz in the Hood”. Cube was able to show his comedic side throughout the film. His chemistry with Chris Tucker elevated the film to exceptional heights. It was in “Friday” that Ice Cube showed the acting world how much range he had and allowed for him to escape the “typecasting” void that many celebrities turned actors can fall into if they are not able to diversify their performances on screen. The success of “Friday” led to two sequels in “Next Friday” in 2000 and “Friday After Next” in 2002. However, it is the original film that is the most beloved and celebrated by society today, which is in large part due to Ice Cube’s performance.

Barbershop

In 2002, Ice Cube also starred as the lead role in “Barbershop”. His performances throughout the entire “Barbershop” series rank as some of his best. In the original film, directed by Tim Story, Cube plays “Calvin”, a young man who inherited a struggling barber shop in the south side of Chicago from his father and is forced to decide if he should keep the shop or sell it. “Barbershop” mixes the genres of comedy and drama. Ice Cube’s roles in the “Friday” series and in “Boyz in the Hood” influence and morph his portrayal of Calvin.

It is in “Barbershop” that Ice Cube gives a full display of his acting abilities as he combines humor with drama. Cube also shifts away from his portrayal of younger, coming-of-age-esque characters. Instead, he is portrayed as a mentor and leader to other characters in the film. While both “Doughboy” and “Craig” were young adults in need of guidance, Calvin is a character who provides guidance to other characters in the film. This is especially true of his relationship with Ricky, who is played by Michael Ealy.

“Barbershop” was a display of Ice Cube’s growth as an actor with age. He proved that he could enmesh his comedic and dramatic portrayals into a mix of both. This created a more two-dimensional film. “Barbershop” was an instant commercial success, grossing $77 million in the box office on a $12 million production budget. The film also received many positive reviews from critics. It’s lasting legacy was proven when “Barbershop: The Next Cut” was released fourteen years after the original film in 2016.

Ride Along

In more recent years, Ice Cube starred in “Ride Along”, directed by Tim Story, alongside Kevin Hart. In “Ride Along”, Ice Cube plays a veteran cop named James. He gives Hart’s character Ben a chance to upgrade from being a security card to a police officer. The dynamic between Cube and Hart in this film is similar to his role alongside Chris Tucker. Hart is the over-the-top comedy figure, while Ice Cube is the straight man with moments of humor in different places.

“Ride Along” also features a second film in which Ice Cube and Laurence Fishburne star together. Fishburne portrays Omar, the lead villain of the film. The LA native is able to combine a realistic portrayal of a tough guy while providing lots of comedic moments. “Ride Along” was a great box office success, as it grossed $154.5 million on a $25 million production budget. The success of the initial film also led to a sequel, “Ride Along 2”. It was directed by Tim Story and featured Ice Cube and Kevin Hart in similar roles. “Ride Along 2” also grossed over $100 million at the box office.

While Ice Cube may be primarily known for his musical success, his acting career is also full of legendary performances and classic movies. Even with his creation of the “BIG3” basketball league in 2017, Ice Cube has proven that his genius extends far beyond the musical realm. Ice Cube’s roles in films such as “Boyz in the Hood” and “Friday” have provided audiences with some of the most memorable quotes and scenes of the last thirty years and Cube’s legacy as an actor proves just as iconic as his musical career.

Jonathan Majors’ Performances Continue To Shine

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Jonathan Majors has only starred in 13 feature films and a handful of television roles. He hasn’t really been in the mainstream for acting but for a few years. Nevertheless, with every outing, he proves that he’s a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood.

The up and coming actor is in the midst of what might be one of the most successful runs in recent memory. Beginning with his surprise appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe television show Loki, the actor has been in six major projects in about a year and a half.

If there was any doubt as to whether or not the sheer volume would cause Jonathan Majors’ performances to suffer, that should be put to rest. He’s been working incredibly hard, but all his performances are incredible.

The actor hasn’t been around long, but he’s already made a huge imprint on cinema. His future is painfully bright and he reminds people every single time he’s on screen: this is someone to watch.

Jonathan Majors’ performances: Marvel hit a home run

Majors was a relative unknown to mainstream audiences when he appeared in the Loki finale. He stepped into the role and delivered an exceptional performance. Alongside one of the most popular Marvel characters in Loki, He Who Remains stood out.

His dialogue, mannerisms and facial expressions captured audiences and didn’t let them go. Most fans of the show and the franchise were upset that Marvel didn’t reveal Majors to them until the final episode.

Fortunately, the actor is about to be the MCU’s next big bad. He’s replacing Thanos and he might end up appearing more often than the Mad Titan did. He then appeared in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and is set to appear in Loki, Season 2 and be the major villain in Avengers: Kang Dynasty in 2025.

Critics and audiences alike aren’t sure on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Most critics disliked the movie and while a lot of the audience enjoyed it, no one was particularly thrilled with it.

One thing everyone can agree on was that Majors‘ performance was incredible. For critics, that’s largely the only positive to take away from the movie. The plot was muddled, the dialogue was rough and the editing and pacing were frustrating at times.

Still, Majors shone throughout and gave audiences a reason to see what was otherwise a disappointing entry in the largest franchise of all time.

He was menacing and commanded attention every time he was on screen. The writing and dialogue was questionable, but Majors made everything work. Every line he delivered was perfectly, which can’t be said of veteran actors Paul Rudd, Michelle Pfeiffer or Michael Douglas.

Jonathan Majors is a powerhouse performer

By the time he appeared again as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he had been in several other projects. He appeared in the Netflix Original The Harder They Fall, which was critically loved.

There, Majors played an outlaw in the old West who wanted to track down and take revenge on an older outlaw for killing his father. It was a different project for Majors, but a powerhouse performance nonetheless.

The film was filled with iconic actors, such as:

  • Idris Elba
  • Zazie Beets
  • Lakeith Stanfield
  • Damon Wayans
  • Danielle Deadwyler
  • Regina King
  • Delroy Lindo

Yet, it was Majors and his incredible performance that rose above the rest.

The Last Black Man in San Francisco: A forgotten gem of a performance

Long before he was in the MCU or playing the outlaw Nat Love, Majors breakout role arguably came in The Last Black Man in San Francisco. This was not a movie a ton of people saw when it came out as it settled into a more niche audience.

That’s a shame, because it could be the best Jonathan Majors’ acting performance of his young career. In it, he plays a devoted friend trying to balance the line between his friend’s hopes and dreams and the reality of their situation.

Looking back at the 2019 film, it’s easy to see why everyone wants to get their hands on the actor now. It was obvious then that he was a force to be reckoned with on the screen. He displayed all the emotions and the struggle his character was experiencing with pristine accuracy.

To some people, that story and the characters in it aren’t entirely relatable. There aren’t too many people who have experienced losing their childhood home to gentrification, but Majors and company made the story feel like anyone could step into it.

Jonathan Majors’ most recent outing might be his best

If the MCU wasn’t enough, Jonathan Majors recently stepped into the iconic Rocky franchise and provided it with easily its best antagonist. The Rocky and Creed enemies are usually one-dimensional and fairly static.

Not Majors’ Damian Anderson. Creed III works for a lot of reasons, but Majors’ pitch-perfect performance is a big reason why. There’s a palpable and understandable rage behind Anderson, but there’s also a patient cleverness to his character.

One could argue that it’s his best performance to date. It’s also most the interesting. It’s the most layered character he’s played and the most understandable, all while being a villain.

Throughout his career, he’s already played a lot of different characters. Each one of them has been so different, yet they’re all incredible performances. Since he’s just 33, audiences everywhere should expect a long and fruitful career full of awards.

Jonathan Majors Gets Emotional During Surprise Visit From Acting Coach

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Jonathan Majors got emotional during an interview on The Tamron Hall Show when his former drama instructor at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts made a surprise appearance. Ashley Gates Jansen, who taught Majors during his freshman year, heaped praise onto the rising star. In particular, she praised the actor for his “passion” and “devotion.”

“Jonathan is a warrior, and he is a poet,” she said. “I am so proud of you. It is such a dream for me, a dream come true, watching your dreams come true.” From there, Majors began tearing up “I love you. I’m happy to see you.”

The Cast Of “Creed III”

(L-R) Actor Jonathan Majors, actress Tessa Thompson, and actor-director-producer Michael B. Jordan arrive for the Los Angeles premiere of Creed III at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, on February 27, 2023. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

The interview comes after the release of Majors’ newest box office hit, Creed III. In the film, he plays Damian, a childhood friend of Michael B. Jordan’s titular character and a former boxing prodigy in his own right. Majors reflected on the journey he’s been on to get to this point during a conversation with IndieWire’s Screen Talk podcast, last week. “I invested in these things,” he shared. “The artists and filmmakers that made these movies invested years, sometimes, into the two hours and 15 minutes that you see—I’m not saying be nice. I’m just saying understand that it’s a real transaction that’s happening when you put pen to paper.”

Over the weekend, Creed III brought in over $100 million at the global box office, making for the most successful opening for a sports film ever. The film is Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut as well as the first film in the franchise that doesn’t star Sylvester Stallone. The legendary Rocky actor is still credited as a producer on the project as is the first film’s director, Ryan Coogler. It also stars Tessa Thompson, Wood Harris, and more. The film was boosted by a soundtrack from Dreamville. In addition to Creed III, Majors also recently starred in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Majors On “The Tamron Hall Show”

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George Clinton Praises Wiz Khalifa’s Performance Of Him In “Spinning Gold”

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George Clinton is happy with what he’s seen of Wiz Khalifa’s portrayal of him in the upcoming film, Spinning Gold. The film follows Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart, who discovered KISS, Donna Summer, the Village People, and more. Clinton spoke about Khalifa’s performance and confirmed that he gave the rapper advice during an interview with TMZ in Los Angeles.

“It’s cool. It makes me cool,” he joked to the outlet. “Made me look like Bootsy [Collins].” He also confirmed that both he and Khalifia were able to impart wisdom to each other during their conversations. “He got that new wisdom. I got that old wisdom,” he explained.

George Clinton In 2019

American Funk and Soul musician and bandleader George Clinton, of the group Parliament-Funkadelic, performs onstage at Central Park SummerStage, New York, New York, June 4, 2019. The performance was the group’s ‘One Nation Under a Groove Farewell Tour.’ (Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)

In addition to Wiz Khalifa, the cast features Jeremy Jordan as Neil Bogart, Jason Isaacs as Al Bogart, Jason Derulo as Ron Isley, Jay Pharoah as Cecil Holmes, Michelle Monaghan as Beth Bogart, and many more. The film is directed by Neil’s son, Timothy Scott Bogart. Spinning Gold is scheduled for release on March 31.

The official synopsis for Spinning Gold reads, “Along with a ragtag team of young music lovers, Neil Bogart and Casablanca Records would rewrite history and change the music industry forever. Their mix of creative insanity, a total belief in each other and the music they were creating, shaped our culture and ultimately defined a generation. In a story so unbelievable that it can only be true, comes the motion picture event of the musical journey of Neil Bogart and how his Casablanca Records created the greatest soundtrack of our lives.” Check out a trailer for the film below.

Spinning Gold won’t be the first time Khalifa has ventured into acting. He previously appeared in the Netflix film, The After Party, back in 2018. He’s also been credited with appearances in episodes of The Eric Andre Show, American Dad!, and more over the years.

“Spinning Gold” Trailer

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North West To Make Film Debut Alongside Kim Kardashian In “Paw Patrol” Sequel

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North West will be making her feature film debut alongside her mother, Kim Kardashian, in the upcoming Paw Patrol sequel. According to a new report from TMZ, North’s younger brother, Saint, will also make a cameo in the movie.

Kim Kardashian will be reprising her role as Delores from the 2021 film.

INGLEWOOD, CA – MARCH 31: In this handout photo provided by Forum Photos, Among the VIP guests of Managing Partner, Shelli Azoff, and Ariana Grande’s manager, Scooter Braun, in the exclusive Forum Club enjoying the Ariana Grande Dangerous Woman show at the Forum were Kim Kardashian and daughter, North West on March 31, 2017 in Inglewood, California.
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Kardashian confirmed the news in a post on her Instagram Story with a statement: “A trio of new pups also join the ranks, voiced by Critics Choice Award winner ALAN KIM, TikTok star BRICE GONZALEZ of EnkyBoys and NORTH WEST, who joins her mom KIM KARDASHIAN returning as Delores from the first movie, along with a cameo by her brother, SAINT WEST. Additional cast members reprising their roles include MARSAI MARTIN (Liberty), RON PARDO (Mayor Humdinger) and CALLUM SHONIKER (Rocky). Additional new cast members include LUXTON HANDSPIKER, CHRISTIAN CORRAO and NYLAN PARTHIPAN.”

For Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, a star-studded cast will be joining Kim and North. The cast features Kristen Bell, McKenna Grace, Lil Rel Howery, James Marsden, and Serena Williams.

The original film earned over $150 million worldwide before becoming one of the most popular Paramount+ originals. It had a production budget of $26 million.

Kardashian has performed in several films over the years prior to Paw Patrol. She appeared in Disaster Movie, Deep in the Valley, and Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor, among others.

Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie will be hitting theaters on October 13.

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50 Cent Details Filming With Snoop Dogg & Eminem For “BMF”

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50 Cent recently discussed what it was like being on set with Snoop Dogg and Eminem for his STARZ hit series BMF. Speaking with HipHopDX, 50 compared the intensity of both rappers.

“On set, I would probably be the most intense,” 50 Cent said at the premiere of the second season of BMF. “Snoop is so relaxed, it’s like, he’s got the music playing…”

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – AUGUST 01: Executive producer/actor Kurtis “50 Cent” Jackson speaks onstage during the ‘Power’ panel discussion at the Starz portion of the 2016 Television Critics Association Summer Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 1, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

He then commented on his son, Sire Jackson: “See that? I want to be like that when I get here. He really don’t care we’re here. He don’t care where we are at, he is going to have a good time.”

Snoop plays a character by the name of Pastor Swift. He recently spoke about building on his performance in Season 2 during a promotional video for the series.

“I had a great time on Season 1,” he said. “Was glad that they gave me the opportunity to come back and reinvent my character, so that’s what it’s about to be. You know, Pastor Swift keeps everything spiritual. You know my counseling and my mentorship is needed.”

50 Cent also recently revealed during an interview with Big Boy’s Neighborhood that he wants to adapt 8 Mile into a TV series.

“I wanna bring — I’m gonna bring, 8 Mile to television,” 50 Cent said during the interview. “We in motion. It’s gonna be big. I’m working. I ain’t got no duds. I’m batting 100 … I think it should be there for [Eminem’s] legacy because it’s important to me that they understand it.”

Check out 50 Cent’s conversation with HipHopDX below.

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