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Will Smith Admits He’s “Made Tons Of Mistakes” During Candid Discussion

December 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Will Smith said he’s “deeply human” while discussing the “tons of mistakes” he’s made throughout his life. He spoke about his public image during a candid conversation at the Red Sea International Film Festival on Saturday.

“I have made tons of mistakes,” he said. “Fame is a unique monster. You can’t get too excited when people say good things about you because then when people say bad things about you, you struggle and suffer more. I have to be clear about who I am and what I am attempting to do in the world.” From there, added: “I have to be clear about who I am and what I am attempting to do in the world, I cannot depend on others applauding me for me to stay focused on my mission. And at the same time, I am deeply human. And I am in the process of perfecting my virtue.”

Will Smith Speaks At The Red Sea International Film Festival

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 02: Will Smith and Raya Abirached speak on stage at In Conversation with Will Smith during the Red Sea International Film Festival 2023 on December 02, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival)

His comments come after his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, recently revealed that the two have been separated for seven years. In her new memoir, Worthy, Jada reflected on Will slapping Chris Rock onstage at the 2022 Oscars and admitted that the incident gave her a newfound respect for her husband. The Academy banned Will from all of its events for 10 years in response to the move.

Elsewhere during his discussion at the Red Sea International Film Festival, Will confirmed that he’s working on a sequel to I Am Legend with Michael B. Jordan. He revealed that he has submitted the script and has a phone call scheduled with the Creed actor. Be on the lookout for further updates on Will Smith on HotNewHipHop.

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Travis Scott’s New Movie “Aggro Dr1ft”: Everything We Know

August 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott made his grand return with the release of his fourth studio album, Utopia last month. Utopia was a star-studded event that made for the biggest hip hop release of the year so far. Riding the momentum of his latest album, Scott also announced tour dates for North American shows. He gave fans a teaser of his upcoming tour when Drake brought him out as a special guest during his Vancouver concert, performing album highlight “Meltdown” for the first time. In addition to promoting Utopia, Travis Scott is expanding his repertoire with an upcoming film, titled Aggro Dr1ft.

Harmony Korine, known for films like Spring Breakers and most recently, Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus, serves as the movie’s director. Circus Maximus brought Korine into Scott’s Utopia while this upcoming collaboration appears to see Scott going into Korine’s artistic world. As we await the film’s release, here is everything we know about Aggro Dr1ft.

The Film’s Premise

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Produced by Iconoclast and EDGLRD, Aggro Dr1ft is an experimental action movie filmed entirely with infrared photography, providing a unique aesthetic, per the Toronto International Film Festival. The 80-minute long movie “orbits around a melancholic assassin named BO as he prepares to vanquish a demonic crime lord in a Floridian realm of vivid pinks, blazing yellows, and deep purples,” according to the Toronto Film Festival. Aggro Dr1ft takes place in Miami and “aesthetically recalls the perverse spheres of crime-ridden video games like Grand Theft Auto.”

The Canadian film festival asserts that the movie’s plot is very minimal, emphasizing its unique visual stylings. An experimental endeavor, Korine stated at the Locarno Film Festival that he has “never made anything like it” before. Travis Scott’s role in the film is described as “a literal snaked-tongued militia leader.”

Others Involved In The Project

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In addition to Travis Scott’s appearance, Spanish actor and filmmaker Jordi Mollà will star as BO. The film’s description states that Mollà’s role is “haunted by the spectre of an enormous computer-generated demon,” giving viewers an idea of what to expect.

Another exciting detail about Aggro Dr1ft is that Araabmuzik, the hip-hop and electronic producer known for his MPC skills and collaborations with The Diplomats, A$AP Rocky, and Cardi B, will score the soundtrack. The film’s music will reportedly lean more towards the Rhode Island producer’s electronic side.

Read More: Travis Scott “Utopia” Review

Where To Watch Aggro Dr1ft

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No official trailer for Aggro Dr1ft has been released to the public. However, some short teasers surfaced online, giving viewers a glimpse into the film’s infrared world. It appears that fans will not have to wait long to learn more about the upcoming movie. It will premiere at the 80th annual Venice International Film Festival on September 3rd, 2023 at 11:15 p.m. in Sala Giardino. Additionally, the Toronto International Film Festival is scheduled to host a screening on Sept. 11th at 11:59 p.m. at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Later on, The New York Film Festival will host a screening on October 7th and 8th at 11:59 p.m. at the Walter Reade Theater in the Spotlight Gala section.

Until it receives an official release, this is what we know so far about Travis Scott’s new movie, Aggro Dr1ft. Be sure to check back in with HotNewHipHop for the latest updates.

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Amber Heard Makes 1st Public Appearance Since Johnny Depp Trial

June 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amber Heard made her first public appearance since losing her defamation trial against her ex-husband Johnny Depp on Friday. The actress attended Taormina Film Festival in Italy, a day prior to the premiere of her new film, In the Fire. She rocked a white T-shirt and matching wrap-around skirt for the event. There, she signed fans’ autographs and mingled with other attendees.

Heard also joined her co-star Eduardo Noriego and the director of In the Fire, Conor Allyn, on the red carpet, Saturday night. Ahead of its premiere, Heard spoke about the project with PEOPLE.

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Amber Heard at Taormina Film Festival held at Teatro Antico on June 24, 2023, in Taormina, Italy. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Deadline via Getty Images)

“It’s a beautiful movie about the almost supernatural effect and force of love,” she told the outlet. “It is about the boundaries that love can cross and its creation, and really about the overwhelming power that love has. I don’t want to sound cheesy about it, but it’s a movie about love.”

According to a press release obtained by PEOPLE, Heard will play a “pioneering psychiatrist who sets out to treat a desperate child at a time when psychiatry is not yet a respected science. While the woman tries to psychoanalyze the child, the nefarious events intensify and her ‘cure’ becomes a race to save the little boy from the fury of his fellow citizens, and perhaps, even from himself.” In addition to In the Fire, Heard is also expected to be making an appearance in the upcoming film, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The movie hits theaters in December.

The appearance comes over a year after Depp successfully argued in court that Heard defamed him in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed about sexual violence. In the end, Heard was ordered to pay Depp $10 million in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages. However, the jury also awarded Heard $2 million in compensatory damages for her countersuit against Depp.

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Lori Harvey & Teyana Taylor Looked Stunning At Cannes Film Festival

May 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lori Harvey and Teyana Taylor had everyone’s mouths agape at the Cannes Film Festival’s amfAR gala. Not only did they show off their toned bodies, but their beautiful dresses just goes to show how much style they can muster for each event. On one hand, the Harlem artist wore a sleek black dress that left her mid-riff exposed. Harvey went for a similar approach, leaving her abs visible while rocking a tighter and more vibrant red piece. For those unaware, the gala raised funds for research and awareness projects concerning HIV and AIDS. Other stars in attendance were Queen Latifah, her partner Eboni Nichols, Odell Beckham Jr., Leonardo DiCaprio, Devin Booker, Heidi Klum, and many more.

Both stars have been on quite the hot streak lately, with Teyana Taylor recently starring in the remake of White Men Can’t Jump. “I think we all came to the conclusion that we were going to leave the very big shoes in a glass case, and leave it beautiful,” she told VIBE. “Understanding that it’s not broke so we shouldn’t be trying to fix it, not taking those big shoes out the case to fill them. I think what we did was customize our own pair of shoes and made it our own and we sampled a classic.

Lori Harvey & Teyana Taylor Eat The Cannes Film Festival’s amfAR Gala Up

“We then added our own melodies, and our own tones, and instruments, and different things like that,” the 32-year-old continued. “We call it a remix, we remixed and sampled a classic record, and we created our very own beautiful record. It was a love letter to the original classic.” Meanwhile, Lori Harvey has been making fans fall in love with her social media even more thanks to her adorable relationship with Damson Idris. Back in February, the actor spoke a little bit on enjoying his time with the star model.

“I think my advice to anyone who walks down that path is to just keep it as regular and normal as possible,” Idris remarked of their high-profile status. “Really, really connect to each other and not the outside forces around. Just understanding that you don’t always have to show the world your personal life and that what you do for a living is an extension of yourself, and that’s your baby. And you need to protect that. You also need to protect your personal self too. And, of course, it’s the topic of gossip, and the blogs want to talk about that over the work. I see that a lot. But they’ll get over it soon enough. And in a couple days, someone else will be dating, and then they’ll leave me alone.” Regardless, for more on Lori Harvey and Teyana Taylor, return to HNHH.

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