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Adam22 Says He Didn’t Expect Lena The Plug Tape’s Casting To Be So Viral On No Jumper

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Discussion around Lena The Plug’s tape with Jason Luv, and Adam22 of No Jumper‘s thoughts on it, seems far from over. Moreover, the media host keeps speaking on it, whether because his guests ask him about it or because he knows how hotly debated and memed it is online. For example, Adam recently explained to Van Lathan that he never thought that Luv’s casting would be so viral and such a big part of the buzz. While he made some questionable comments about the “racial part of the storyline,” he explained how it never crossed his mind that who the other actor was would be just as important as the fact that his wife is making a tape with someone else.

“The thing is, I feel kind of naive now,” Adam22 began. “Because I wasn’t thinking ‘Oh, it’ll be way more viral if it’s a black dude.’ Now having seen how this played out, I’m like ‘Oh s**t, that would’ve been a huge wasted opportunity if we had a white guy do it.’ The racial part of the storyline was a gigantic part, but that didn’t really occur to me because I wasn’t thinking about it like that. See, now you’re making me feel even more naive. Me and her- you can scour my text messages. In retrospect, I feel like an idiot for not thinking about that.”

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Adam22 Says He Was Oblivious To Viral Casting In Lena The Plug Tape

“I don’t believe you,” Van Lathan replied. “Bro, this is another part of the ‘white devil’ narrative. I don’t believe you! You let a n***a that looks like he plays middle linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens. You know what I’m saying? As culturally aware and educated as you are, you don’t think that your wife f***ing that guy is gonna be a much bigger deal than a white dude?”

Meanwhile, it seems like Adam22 and Lena regret working with Luv overall, as they all started some beef afterwards. It’s been one of the weirdest and most uncomfortable stories of the year so far, but one that surely isn’t over just yet. Hopefully they all move on to bigger things that can leave this behind in the dust. With that in mind, keep checking in with HNHH for more big updates on this bizarre tale.

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Megan Thee Stallion Considered For Part In Safdie Brothers Movie

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Reports indicate that Megan Thee Stallion may have received an offer to star alongside Ben Affleck in an upcoming film. The Safdie brothers, renowned for their work on the acclaimed film Uncut Gems, will direct the movie. The filmmakers are considering Megan for the role of Affleck’s girlfriend in the film, which is set in 1990s New York and centers around the sports memorabilia industry. Affleck portrays a former baseball player who experiences a significant comeback. Additionally, Adam Sandler and Steve Harvey are reported to have roles in the film.

The Safdie brothers earned recognition for their notable film Uncut Gems, which they released in 2019. The film had an incredible ensemble cast that included Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, The Weeknd, LaKeith Stanfield, and Kevin Garnett. The upcoming film, potentially featuring Megan Thee Stallion, will commence filming during the summer. While the release date remains undisclosed, it will exclusively premiere on Netflix.

Meg Is Ready To Start A New Chapter

Megan Is Ready To Start A New Chapter
(Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)

As Megan moves on to a new chapter of her life, she has contemplated the traumatic experience she endured with Toronto rapper Tory Lanez. Authorities found Lanez guilty of shooting Megan after a party in the summer of 2020. They charged him with three felony counts, and he currently faces a potential sentence of 9 years in jail. Recently, his request for a new trial was denied. When the verdict came on December 23, 2022, it not only vindicated Megan but also represented a triumph for every woman who has faced shame, dismissal, and blame in the aftermath of a violent crime committed against them.

Megan acknowledged that she is in a better place now but still experiences anxiety due to the whole ordeal. People dragged Megan through the mud, but she is ecstatic to have gained a new perspective and to have emerged from the experience with greater strength. “It never crossed my mind that people wouldn’t believe me,” Megan said of the incident. “For years, my attacker tried to leverage social media to take away my power. Imagine how it feels to be called a liar every day?” Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news on Megan’s possible new role!

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Adam Sandler & The Safdie Brothers Tap Megan Thee Stallion For Upcoming Movie: Report

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As the fourth anniversary of the Safdie Brothers’ Uncut Gems approaches, film fanatics are raving over an exciting tidbit of gossip from within the industry. After tapping The Weeknd to play himself in their Adam Sandler-led thriller, the creatives may be working with yet another recording artist in their upcoming project – Megan Thee Stallion. According to Deadline, the Houston-born rap diva may be joining the cast, alongside the Grown Ups star, who many are eager to see work with the Safdies once again.

Many of the project’s details remain under wraps at this time, though we do know it’s been produced for Netflix and will take place “in the world of sports memorabilia.” Safdie siblings Josh and Benny wrote the screenplay, which has incredibly high expectations following the sweeping (albeit snubbed) sensation that was Uncut Gems. While Thee Stallion is best known for her tantalizing twerking and braggadocious bars, this rumoured upcoming role certainly won’t be her first venture into acting.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Acting Resume Continues to Grow

Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage during the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

In the world of television, she’s previously appeared in Disney+’s She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, as well as the STARZ stripper drama, P-Valley. In addition to that, we’ve also seen Thee Stallion alongside industry veterans like Christina Hendricks and Matthew Lillard in NBC’s Good Girls. As far as films go, the world is anxiously awaiting the “Hot Girl Summer” hitmaker’s theatrical debut in A24’s upcoming musical comedy, F*cking Identical Twins. Other famous faces in the cast include Nathan Lane, Bowen Yang, and Megan Mullaly.

In other news, now that she’s officially back outside following a hiatus after Tory Lanez’s trial, Megan Thee Stallion is preparing for her first performance of the year on Friday (March 31). The concert will mark her first time taking to the stage in Houston in several years, and 1501’s Carl Crawford sent out a surprisingly warm welcome letter ahead of her concert. Read what the label head had to say here, and let us know if you’re excited about the Safdie brother’s upcoming movie in the comments.

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Camila Cabello Cast In Chiwetel Ejiofor’s “Rob Peace”

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Following the success of Prime Video’s Cinderella, Camilla Cabello has found her next major acting role. She is set to join Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, and Chiwetel Ejiofor in Rob Peace. Ejiofor wrote and is directing his sophomore film. Furthermore, the film’s genre will be drama. Additionally, the movie is currently in production and is based on Jeff Hobbs’ best-selling biography. The biography is titled The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League.

Camila Cabello’s addition to the film makes it all the more exciting. The film’s storyline follows Robert Piece (Will) who grew up in a section of Newark, New Jersey was full of crime. However, he graduated from Yale on a scholarship with degrees in molecular biophysics and biochemistry. During that time, Peace lived a double life. He was in the world of academia as a lab researcher of cancer and infectious diseases. However, he was also making six figures annually from selling marijuana. Unfortunately, Peace was killed in a drug-related shooting back in 2011.

Camila Cabello’s New Role

Camila Cabello attends the 17th Annual L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Celebration at The Ebell of Los Angeles on December 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth)

In the film, Cabello will play another student at Yale named Naya who knows Robert Peace. Blige and Ejiofor will play Peace’s mother and father, respectively. LAMF presents the film in association with Hill District Media and Participant, a Sugar Peace production. Antoine Fuqua, Rebecca Hobbs, Kat Samick, Andrea Calderwood, Jeffrey Soros, Simon Horsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet for 25 Stories will produce the film. Additionally, Blige, Luke Rodgers, and Morgan Earnest for LAMF, Jeff Skoll and Robert Kessel for Participant, and Jamin O’Brien, and Bruce Evans for 25 Stories will executive produce the film.

In Cabello’s career, she has won awards, with the likes of Latin Grammys, AMA’s, and Billboard Music Awards under her belt. Additionally, in 2021 she was the first Hispanic woman to receive an RIAA Diamond status for he Billboard Hot 100 Number 1 hit, “Havana” [feat. Young Thug]. She played her first major film role as Cinderella in Kay Cannon’s Prime Video film. It was a modern adaptation of the classic fairy tale, complete with new songs and Billy Porter as the fairy godmother. Billions have streamed her work across the world, including her most recent album, Familia. The album followed her 2018 album, Camila, and her 2019 album, Romance. The albums were released through Epic Records, and Cabello is repped by Gold Music Management and WME.

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James Bond Role Might Go To Lucien Laviscount Of “Emily In Paris” Fame: Report

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Talk of which actor will next play James Bond has been circulating across the internet in recent years. Of course, Idris Elba may be the man for the job. Now, though, a younger actor is entering the chat – Lucien Laviscount.

You may be familiar with the 30-year-old for his work on Netflix’s Emily in Paris series. He plays the love interest of lead actress Lily Collins onscreen, Alfie for the last two seasons. His effortless ability to charm audiences as an elegant heartthrob is said to be what caught the eye of 007 producers.

Lucien Laviscount is seen during the 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on June 05, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/WireImage)

An insider tells Daily Mail, “Lucien ticks all of the boxes. He is a super talented actor, is extremely handsome and in the past 18 months has won lots of new fans since he joined ‘Emily in Paris.’”

“Bond bosses are already saying how you can see him in the 007 tuxedo, how dapper and fitting to the role he will look,” they additionally noted.

While the reviews sound mostly positive, executives reportedly have their concerns as well. In 2011, Laviscount appeared on Celebrity Big Brother, which some producers consider “low-brow stuff not fitting of a Bond actor.” However, the overall opinion of him remains high.

According to TMZ, stunt testing for the next Bond film is being greenlit at Pinewood Studios. If so, a final decision regarding the titular role’s casting is likely to come out soon.

Daniel Craig concluded his time as 007 with 2021’s No Time to Die. Before his five-film run, which began with Casino Royale, Piers Brosnan was the dapper spy in a suit.

The longest gap between films came from the transition of the aforementioned actors, spanning four years. Other James Bond stars, such as Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton, had no more than a year or two between takeovers.

Do you think Lucien Laviscount makes a strong 007 contender? Sound off in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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