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Drake Drops Three New Records From Finsta IG @Plottttwistttttt

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Drake has just dropped. He does that. Often it seems. Three new tracks—”Circadian Rhythm,” “SOD,” and “No Face” featuring Playboi Carti all “leaked” through @plottttwistttttt, his finsta IG account.

Let’s get right to it. 

”SOD” might be familiar to fans as it was previously known as “Supersoak,” a track that streamer Kai Cenat debuted last month. Get this, initially, it featured a verse from Lil Yachty, but after clearance issues over sample with Mr. HotSpot. Yachty’s verse was removed for the official release. Interesting.

The track “Circadian Rhythm” is sparking speculation due to its possible connection to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “6:16 in LA.” Some listeners believe the song’s title references a line from Lamar’s track, where he raps about “circadian rhythms of a shooting star,” hinting at a potential response from Drake in the ongoing tension between the two artists. Who knows. We’ll see if Dot responds or thinks he even needs to.

In “No Face,” Drake takes aim at his critics, rapping, “I’m just so happy that n—s who envied and held that shit in got to finally show it / I’m over the moon, yeah, we’ll see you boys soon.” Sounds about right. 

ICYMI, these new releases follow a recent drop from Drake on 100gigs.org, where he shared a massive collection of unreleased music, behind-the-scenes footage, tour set designs, and studio clips. Among the previous releases were tracks like “It’s Up” featuring Young Thug and 21 Savage, “Blue Green Red,” and “Housekeeping Knows” featuring Latto, which also made their initial debut on his Instagram burner before being officially released on streaming platforms.

Content, content, content.

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See it: New Trailer For Netflix’s ‘The Madness’ Starring Colman Domingo

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Netflix just dropped the first look and announced the premiere date for its upcoming thriller series, “The Madness”, starring Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo. 

Here’s what we know so far.

The eight-episode series, set to debut on November 28, 2024, promises a gripping and intense narrative centered around media pundit Muncie Daniels, played by Domingo.

In “The Madness”, Daniels stumbles upon a murder deep in the Poconos woods, launching him into a desperate fight for survival. As he struggles to uncover the truth and clear his name, Daniels must also reconnect with his estranged family and reevaluate the beliefs and ideals he once held dear.

“Everything about this conspiracy thriller excited me,” Domingo shared in an interview with Tudum. “It was a unique protagonist, one that I had never seen or experienced. Someone who has very centrist beliefs, and now they’re being thrust into the world to really hard-core believe in something and to reexamine the people that they believed were possible enemies. You realize you have more in common with them than you thought you had in the beginning.”

Behind the camera, the series is created by Stephen Belber and co-showrun by Belber and VJ Boyd. Clément Virgo directs and serves as an executive producer alongside Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kaitlin Dahill. The cast also includes Marsha Stephanie Blake, Gabrielle Graham, John Ortiz, Tamsin Topolski, and TJ Mixon.

Here’s the trailer:

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SEE IT: New Trailer For ‘The Piano Lesson’ From Netflix Starring John David Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Danielle Deadwyler

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Content time. Let’s talk about the first trailer for “The Piano Lesson”, a new Netflix adaptation of August Wilson’s renowned play, that just dropped. The trailer showcases a big cast led by John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, and Corey Hawkins. Well, okay. Star studded!

Get this the film, is produced by Denzel Washington, and marks the directorial debut of his son, Malcolm Washington. A true family affair. 

Okay so in addition to its main cast, Shadow and Act reports that behind the camera, the film also features performances from Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Jerrika Hinton, and Gail Bean. Malcolm Washington co-wrote the screenplay with Virgil Williams, while Todd Black joins as a producer. Executive producers include Jennifer Roth, Constanza Romero Wilson, and Denzel Washington’s daughter, Katia Washington.

Let’s take a look at the official synopsis of the film:

“A battle is brewing in the Charles Household. At the center stands a prized heirloom piano tearing two siblings apart. On one side, a brother (John David Washington) plans to build the family fortune by selling it. On the other, a sister (Danielle Deadwyler) will go to any lengths to hold onto the sole vestige of the family’s heritage. Their uncle (Samuel L. Jackson) tries to mediate, but even he can’t hold back the ghosts of the past.”

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As we mentioned, “The Piano Lesson” is adapted from August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, delving into themes of identity, resilience, and the struggle to define one’s legacy across generations. It exposes deep-seated truths about how we interpret our past and who has the power to shape our heritage. Sounds deep. 

This film is the third adaptation of an August Wilson play produced by Denzel Washington. Guess he’s a fan. This follows the critically acclaimed “Fences” (2016) and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020), both of which received multiple Oscar nominations.

Here’s the trailer: 

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Steve Harvey Not Here For Dr. Umar’s Claims Harris Campaign Paid For Support

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Steve Harvey is not the for BS when it comes to Dr. Umar slandering his name.

Dr. Umar Johnson recently sparked controversy by accusing Steve Harvey and other prominent Black celebrities of accepting payments to pressure the Black community into voting for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. 

Let’s just stop right here. Dr. Umar is an interesting character. His brand is undeniably a kin to stirring controversy, generally by challenging his so called influential peers’ albeit their blackness, intentions within the Black community or what he thinks Black people should do as a community. The real question we’d like to know is what ever happened to that school of his he was building? We’ll wait.

 Anyway, carrying the heck on …

Steve Harvey, however, stood on his ten toes and addressed these claims during his radio show, ”The Steve Harvey Morning Show.”

“Brother Umar, let me say this, man. I absolutely love some of the things you say. I really, really do. Some of the stuff, I don’t always agree with, but ain’t nobody got to agree with everything I say,” Harvey remarked. “But let me clear the air on something. You can’t hire Steve Harvey for $10,000. I don’t know where you got that number from, but you can’t offer Steve Harvey $10,000 to do nothing. You can go through the industry and ask about me.”

Harvey went on to say: “I don’t do nothing, nothing, for $10,000. Don’t even insult the brand equity that I built over these 30 years on television. I just don’t, man. I’m doing this absolutely free of charge because I want this country to be in her hands as opposed to Donald Trump’s hands. That’s who I do it for.”

Harvey also mentioned Rickey Smiley and D.L. Hughley, saying they shared his stance and declared they are “running the airwaves of Black radio.” He went on to insist he has not “received a single dollar from anybody to do what I do. I’m doing it gladly. And I’m going to freely have her on here again and again and again. I am going to freely ask soft a”” questions. I am going to freely lodge the basketball so she can slam dunk all these questions. I am going to freely sit here and agree.”

Harvey concluded with: “The Black vote is not for sale. But it is a very important block of votes that can control the outcome of this election. And if I have my way, and it’s within God’s will, she will be the next President of the United States. Because the alternative, it’s only two people running for President. If somebody offered you $10,000, you should’ve took it. Ain’t nobody offer me nothing. Please don’t insult me. It cost way more for me to turn this mic on.”

And that’s that.

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Steve Harvey Not Here For Dr. Umar’s Claims Harris Campaign Paid For Support

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Steve Harvey is not the for BS when it comes to Dr. Umar slandering his name.

Dr. Umar Johnson recently sparked controversy by accusing Steve Harvey and other prominent Black celebrities of accepting payments to pressure the Black community into voting for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. 

Let’s just stop right here. Dr. Umar is an interesting character. His brand is undeniably a kin to stirring controversy, generally by challenging his so called influential peers’ albeit their blackness, intentions within the Black community or what he thinks Black people should do as a community. The real question we’d like to know is what ever happened to that school of his he was building? We’ll wait.

 Anyway, carrying the heck on …

Steve Harvey, however, stood on his ten toes and addressed these claims during his radio show, ”The Steve Harvey Morning Show.”

“Brother Umar, let me say this, man. I absolutely love some of the things you say. I really, really do. Some of the stuff, I don’t always agree with, but ain’t nobody got to agree with everything I say,” Harvey remarked. “But let me clear the air on something. You can’t hire Steve Harvey for $10,000. I don’t know where you got that number from, but you can’t offer Steve Harvey $10,000 to do nothing. You can go through the industry and ask about me.”

Harvey went on to say: “I don’t do nothing, nothing, for $10,000. Don’t even insult the brand equity that I built over these 30 years on television. I just don’t, man. I’m doing this absolutely free of charge because I want this country to be in her hands as opposed to Donald Trump’s hands. That’s who I do it for.”

Harvey also mentioned Rickey Smiley and D.L. Hughley, saying they shared his stance and declared they are “running the airwaves of Black radio.” He went on to insist he has not “received a single dollar from anybody to do what I do. I’m doing it gladly. And I’m going to freely have her on here again and again and again. I am going to freely ask soft a”” questions. I am going to freely lodge the basketball so she can slam dunk all these questions. I am going to freely sit here and agree.”

Harvey concluded with: “The Black vote is not for sale. But it is a very important block of votes that can control the outcome of this election. And if I have my way, and it’s within God’s will, she will be the next President of the United States. Because the alternative, it’s only two people running for President. If somebody offered you $10,000, you should’ve took it. Ain’t nobody offer me nothing. Please don’t insult me. It cost way more for me to turn this mic on.”

And that’s that.

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Peacock Releasing Hard Knocks Type Docuseries For College Football ‘Here Come the Irish’

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Move over Hard Knocks. Peacock is gearing up to premiere “Here Come The Irish,” a highly anticipated docuseries that will follow the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team throughout the current season. 

The series is set to debut on August 29, with new episodes released throughout the season. 

“Here Come The Irish” offers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look into the lives of Notre Dame’s players and coaches, both on and off the field. 

I think last time we had a look at that world was dramatized in “Rudy.” But we could be wrong.

Get this, the series will feature exclusive footage and insightful interviews, providing fans with an in-depth understanding of what it takes to be part of this storied football program.

Behind the camera “Here Come the Irish” is produced by Fighting Irish Media, the series is executive produced by Jon Asher, Katy Lonergan, and Shalika Shetty, with John Fornaro directing. 

The docuseries will include interviews with key figures associated with Notre Dame football, such as current head coach Marcus Freeman and legendary former head coach Lou Holtz. That should be interesting … 

Fans will also hear from current players, including quarterback Riley Leonard and cornerback Benjamin Morrison, as well as other members of the coaching staff and close affiliates of the university. Let’s get to the breakdown.

“‘Here Come The Irish’ offers an in-depth look at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, exploring their lives on and off the field. On the field, witness the intense training regimens, strategic game preparations, and the electrifying atmosphere of game days. Off the field, the series delves into the academic commitments, personal stories, and the motivation to be college football’s best. Through exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and a deep dive into the rich history of Notre Dame football, this series paints a comprehensive picture of the dedication, perseverance, and spirit that define this legendary program.”

The trailer for “Here Come The Irish” is available below.

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Controversial Star Wars Series ‘The Acolyte’ Abruptly Cancelled at Disney+

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Whelp, that’s that for ”The Acolyte” which has been canceled and won’t return for a second season on Disney+. 

Surprising? Not sure. The series had more than decent reviews but those often excitable Star Wars fans felt a way about it. Not saying that played a role.

The news, which surfaced in various trade publications, which Deadline reported on has left some fans shocked. Many took to Threads to express their disappointment and protest the decision. See, excitable. 

ICYMI the series, created by Leslye Headland, had just one season, and its abrupt cancellation surprised fans, especially since actor Manny Jacinto recently promoted the show at D23. 

Get this, according to Deadline, Lucasfilm decided not to proceed with the series, which concluded on a cliffhanger. Ugh, that always hurts when they leave fans hanging like that. 

The final episode featured Amandla Stenberg’s character, Osha, turning to the dark side to become the acolyte of Jacinto’s mysterious Sith master. 

Stenberg also portrayed Osha’s twin, Mae, who was initially trained by Jacinto’s character before aligning with the Jedi. 

So basically, the official reason for the cancellation has not been disclosed. 

Look, we want one. Fans deserve one. But we’re probably not getting one, ha. 

The show had a dope international cast, including Lee Jung-jae, Jodie Turner-Smith, Margarita Levieva, Charlie Barnett, Dafne Keen, Rebecca Henderson, and Carrie-Anne Moss. Fans praised the series for its racial and gender diversity, as well as its inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters. 

The Acolyte was the first Star Wars series led by a woman of color … with Stenberg—a queer woman of color—playing the lead. 

And it’s cancelled. Interesting.

The show also received acclaim for its critique of the Jedi’s imperialistic views, emphasizing that “absolute power corrupts absolutely,” whether Jedi or Sith. Like the entire premise isn’t about an evil authoritarian empire that oppresses pretty much everyone in it’s path.

However, the series faced backlash from racist and sexist viewers, often referred to as “the fandom menace.” That part was a thing. Please believe it. 

Maybe the viewership vs. production costs played a role. That’s always an issue in the streaming content game.

Let’s not play guesstimate why it got cancelled but we can infer all day long. SMH.

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WATCH: Thrilling New Trailer For American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Coming to FX

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“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez”, is a new series from Ryan Murphy coming to FX. 

This show is set to be the first season of an anthology series, much like Murphy’s “American Horror Story” or similar to the one about the OJ Simpson trial starring Cuba Gooding Jr. Ya’ll remember that?

The series, jus dropped the first trailer. Written by Stu Zicherman and executive produced by Murphy, it promises to delve into the dramatic and tragic life of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. 

According to the official description, “The first installment of “American Sports Story” is based on the podcast “Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.” from “The Boston Globe” and Wondery. The limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide, and their legacy in sports and American culture.”

The story will explore much of Hernandez’s complexities, including allegations of affairs with men while engaged to Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, who supported him through his conviction for the murder of Odin Lloyd. 

During the trial, Hernandez was also indicted for the 2012 double homicide of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, though he was acquitted in 2017. 

Tragically, just days after his acquittal, Hernandez was found dead in his jail cell, an apparent suicide. 

That was just crazy. 

Get this, the series stars Josh Andres Rivera as Aaron Hernandez, alongside Jaylen Barron, Catfish Jean, Tony Yazbeck, Lindsay Mendez, and Patrick Schwarzenegger. 

Behind the camera “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Stuart Zicherman, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, and Carl Franklin. 

Check out the trailer below:

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WATCH: Thrilling New Trailer For American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez Coming to FX

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“American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez”, is a new series from Ryan Murphy coming to FX. 

This show is set to be the first season of an anthology series, much like Murphy’s “American Horror Story” or similar to the one about the OJ Simpson trial starring Cuba Gooding Jr. Ya’ll remember that?

The series, jus dropped the first trailer. Written by Stu Zicherman and executive produced by Murphy, it promises to delve into the dramatic and tragic life of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. 

According to the official description, “The first installment of “American Sports Story” is based on the podcast “Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.” from “The Boston Globe” and Wondery. The limited series charts the rise and fall of NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez and explores the disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide, and their legacy in sports and American culture.”

The story will explore much of Hernandez’s complexities, including allegations of affairs with men while engaged to Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, who supported him through his conviction for the murder of Odin Lloyd. 

During the trial, Hernandez was also indicted for the 2012 double homicide of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, though he was acquitted in 2017. 

Tragically, just days after his acquittal, Hernandez was found dead in his jail cell, an apparent suicide. 

That was just crazy. 

Get this, the series stars Josh Andres Rivera as Aaron Hernandez, alongside Jaylen Barron, Catfish Jean, Tony Yazbeck, Lindsay Mendez, and Patrick Schwarzenegger. 

Behind the camera “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Stuart Zicherman, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, Scott Robertson, and Carl Franklin. 

Check out the trailer below:

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50 Cent Fires Back at Hurricane Chris After Louisiana Rapper Calls Him Out on Socials: “Ya Sh*t Is Wack”

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50 Cent legit enjoys the smoke. The G-Unit boss just fired back at Hurricane Chris after the Louisiana rapper went at 50 over the lineup of the Humor & Harmony Festival in Shreveport.

How many of ya’ll even remember Hurricane Chris? He had a massive record back in the day, “A Bay Bay” and then well, faded away. 

Anyway, Hurricane Chris expressed frustration on socials, claiming the festival lacked Louisiana artists, See, social media again. Not always worth it. But yea, Chris accused 50 Cent of neglecting local talent while spending $500,000 on security. 

Chris said, “You threw a motherf**king concert in Louisiana and didn’t book no Louisiana legends… but you paid the police half a million dollars.”

In response, 50 Cent ate that up and took to the gram to mock Chris using clips from movies. In one post, he shared a scene from *Juice* where a character is rejected for a DJ gig, writing, “Hurricane Flex, boy ya sh*t is wack, the fvck you think you @fredobang. Ya sh*t gets no play in my ride. LOL.” He followed with a clip from *Menace II Society*, again referencing Chris’s music: “You know that sh*t gets no play in this ride.” 50 also took a jab at Chris’s career, saying, “oh no you not gonna play that 1 song you got, Bay Bay just went on stage wit Master P. LOL.”

Chris continued his complaints on X (formerly Twitter), criticizing 50 Cent for prioritizing profit over the local community and accusing the city of Shreveport of exploiting 50’s fame for financial gain without benefiting the people.

50 is actually injecting a lot of money into the local economy. He has a film studio that assuredly employs locals and his recent comedy show definitely caused ripple effects with local businesses, not to mention shining a positive light on Shreveport. 

We have to ask, what has Hurricane Chris done for the community he believes 50 neglected? If anyone has any intel, please let us know.

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