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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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