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Halle Berry Reveals She Was Willing to Return as Storm for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

August 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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The following post will have spoilers about the Deadpool & Wolverine movie. If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to change that.

In the latest edition of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wesley Snipes reprised his role as Blade but he is not the only one who could have made a return. Halle Berry revealed to ComicBook.com that she was prepared to become X-Men’s Storm again.

So what was the hold-up? Ryan Reynolds never asked, even after Berry told his wife, Blake Lively, who also made a cameo, that she would join.

“Blake [Lively] asked me one time — I ran into her at a Marc Jacobs fashion show — and she said, ‘Would you ever be in my husband’s movie as Storm?’ I said, ‘Yeah, if he asked me,’ but he never asked me.”

You will be able to see Berry in a new movie on Netflix, The Union, where she stars alongside Mark Wahlberg.

On Monday, August 12, Netflix hosted the Los Angeles premiere and pre-reception of “The Union” at The Egyptian Theater. The event saw the attendance of cast members Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, Mike Colter, Jackie Earle Haley, Jessica De Gouw, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Alice Lee, and Patch Darragh, along with producers Stephen Levinson, Jeff Waxman, Jennifer Madeloff, and director Julian Farino.

Directed by Julian Farino, “The Union” features a screenplay by Joe Barton and David Guggenheim, based on a story by David Guggenheim. The film is produced by Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, and Jeff Waxman, with Jennifer Madeloff serving as executive producer. The cast includes Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, Mike Colter, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jessica De Gouw, Alice Lee, Jackie Earle Haley, and J.K. Simmons.

“The Union” follows the story of Mike (Mark Wahlberg), a construction worker in New Jersey who is thrust back into the world of espionage when his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Halle Berry), reappears. She recruits him for a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe, rekindling their romance amidst high-speed car chases and spy intrigue. Directed by Julian Farino, known for his work on “Giri/Haji” and “Entourage,” the film promises a mix of action, romance, and adventure.

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WATCH: New Trailer For Jussie Smollett’s Film, ‘The Lost Holliday,’ Starring Vivica A. Fox And Cynthia Bailey

August 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jussie Smollett’s latest film, “The Lost Holliday”, just dropped a trailer. Directed by and starring Smollett, the film features an ensemble cast including Vivica A. Fox, Jabari Redd, Cynthia Bailey, and more. Good to see Jussie working again.

The new film made its debut earlier this year at the 2024 American Black Film Festival.

Here’s the official Synopsis:

Vivica A. Fox stars as Cassandra Marshall, who arrives in Los Angeles to plan the funeral of her estranged son, Damien Holliday. Upon her arrival, Cassandra discovers that the funeral arrangements are already being handled by her son’s husband, Jason Holliday (played by Jussie Smollett)—a man and a marriage she knew nothing about. Through Jason, their adopted daughter Arielle, Jason’s sister Cheyenne, and his best friend Duck, Cassandra learns more about her son in death than she ever did in his life.

So the cast also includes Marquise Vilsón, Brittany S. Hall, Miriam A. Hyman, Londyn Carter, Memphis Cade, Corey Knott, Alex “ADIV” Duncan IV, Betty Coleman, Bella Bahhs, Gina Belafonte, and Leslie D. Baker.

Get this, Jussie Smollett co-wrote the script with Jerrell Chesney and also serves as a producer alongside Mona Scott-Young and Tressa Azarel Smallwood. Vivica A. Fox is an executive producer for “The Lost Holliday”, along with Tom Wilson, Janet Smollett, Joe “Jody” Williams, Eddie Mac, Stephanie R. Gayle, James Earl Hardy, Jerrell Chesney, Michael Lang, Anthony Smallwood, and Sheila Legette.

“The Lost Holliday” is on deck to premiere in AMC Theatres on September 27. Looks like he doesn’t have any distribution problems. Good for him!

Check out the trailer below:

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Horror Film ‘They Will Kill You’ Adds Myha’la With Zazie Beetz to Star

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rising star Myha’la, best known for her roles in HBO’s “Industry” and Netflix’s “Leave the World Behind”, has joined the cast of the upcoming horror film “They Will Kill You”, alongside Zazie Beetz.

According to Deadline, the New Line film, also backed by Skydance and Andy and Barbara Muschietti’s Nocturna, features a stellar cast that includes Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham, and Tom Felton. All star cast on the way.

Behind the scenes for the film include producers David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, the Muschiettis, and Dan Karan. Executive producers are Russell Ackerman, John Schoenfelder, Kirill Sokolov, Alex Litvak, and Carl Hampe. The Muschiettis launched the horror-focused Nocturna last year in collaboration with Skydance.

Kirill Sokolov will direct the film and co-wrote the script with Alex Litvak.

Get this, in addition to “They Will Kill You”, Myha’la is set to star in “Swiped”, an upcoming 20th Century Studios film about Bumble/Tinder founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, alongside Lily James. Her recent film credits also include Sony’s “Dumb Money” and the A24 thriller “Bodies, Bodies, Bodies”.

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LaKeith Stanfield Rumored to Star in ‘Die, My Love’ Alongside Jennifer Lawrence

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Get Out” star LaKeith Stanfield is reportedly in discussions to join the cast of the upcoming thriller “Die, My Love”, directed by Lynne Ramsay. The upcoming feature film already has a star-studded lineup. Get this, “Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence and “The Batman”Robert Pattinson are set to star as well. Ramsay co-penned the script with Enda Walsh.

So here’s the rundown. The film is an adaptation of Argentine author Ariana Harwicz’s novel.

According to a report by Deadline, it is “set in a remote forgotten rural area” and centers around “a mother who struggles to maintain her sanity as she battles with psychosis.” Details about Stanfield’s role are currently under wraps.

The production team is no joke. Behind the camera includes includes Martin Scorsese, Andrea Calderwood, Black Label Media, and Justine Ciarrocchi, alongside Lawrence under her Excellent Cadaver banner. Black Label Media is also financing the project.

ICYMI, Stanfield’s recent film credits include Disney’s “The Haunted Mansion” and Sony’s “The Book of Clarence”. He also starred in and executive produced the Apple TV+ series “The Changeling”. The Oscar-nominated actor’s upcoming projects include “Play Dirty”, “El Paso, Elsewhere”, and “Lear Rex”, the latter of which he recently joined.

Looks like LaKeith is staying busy and this one might be one of those ones!

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Netflix Hosts Premiere of ‘The Union’ at The Egyptian Theater with Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg

August 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday, Monday, August 12, Netflix hosted the Los Angeles premiere and pre-reception of “The Union” at The Egyptian Theater. The event saw the attendance of cast members Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, Mike Colter, Jackie Earle Haley, Jessica De Gouw, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Alice Lee, and Patch Darragh, along with producers Stephen Levinson, Jeff Waxman, Jennifer Madeloff, and director Julian Farino.

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Court Documents Reveal Kevin Hart Used Molly During 2017 Cheating Incident

August 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Legal documents have revealed Kevin Hart ingested Molly during the weekend he cheated on his wife in 2017. The moment resulted in Hart issuing an apology online.

Page Six obtained a copy of the deposition logged in the Los Angeles Superior Court, included in a lawsuit from Jonathan “JT” Jackson against Hart. An unidentified friend revealed Hart initially denied the drug before telling, DAI Robin Letourneau, “F–k it, I said, and I put it in my drink.”

He added, “I had some water there. It was watered down. Because it’s in my drink, I’m fine. I’m fine with drinking. The night is good.”

Hart revealed he then went with the woman he cheated with, Montia Sabbag, and another woman named Morgan to his hotel room. The pair fell asleep. “I had sex with her the following morning. She woke me up,” Hart said.

He later realized Montia would attempt to lead him to the hidden camera where Hart was filmed in an alleged extortion attempt. Jackson would be arrested and charged with two felony counts of extortion that would be dropped.

Now, Jackson is seeking $12 million in damages.

In other Hart extortion news, the comedian filed a lawsuit against his former personal assistant, Miesha Shakes, and gossip vlogger Tasha K, accusing them of attempting to extort him. Now, Shakes is fighting back, seeking dismissal from the lawsuit.

In Touch reports that Miesha Shakes has asked a Los Angeles judge to remove her from the bombshell civil extortion case. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Shakes denies all allegations of wrongdoing brought against her by Hart, 45.

Last year, Hart sued Shakes over an interview she did with YouTuber Tasha K. He claimed that Shakes made false statements and disclosed information she learned during her employment with him, which violated a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) she signed after leaving her position. Shakes worked for Hart from 2017 to 2020.

Shakes’ legal team argued that Hart “failed to plead specifically which statements they contend are false and defamatory or which facts [he] contends are true and an invasion of privacy.” They also stated that Hart’s claims are barred “because the statements challenged as false and defamatory, to the extent they can be determined, are substantially true.”

Moreover, Shakes asserted that her statements were not defamatory and “constitute expressions of protection opinion.” She claimed she did not act with malice and did not cause Hart any damage.

Regarding the NDA, Shakes’ lawyer argued that the contract was “invalid/illegal and cannot be enforced based on mental or physical incapacity which prevented [Miesha] from having the legal capacity to enter into or understand the alleged contract(s).”

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PEACOCK Celebrates ‘Fight Night’ With Closing Night Screening At AAFF In Martha’s Vineyard

August 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Peacock’s limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist packed a punch with a star-studded panel and closing night party at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival.

The evening kicked off with beats from DJ Trauma ahead of the festival’s founders, Stephanie and Floyd Rance, who introduced the closing night programming starting with POWER OF LEGACY AND INFLUENCE: A CONVERSATION WITH WILL PACKER — a retrospective discussion between the series’ executive producer Will Packer and journalist Danielle Cadet, held on Roc Nation’s Lenny Santiago’s iconic gold couch.

The sold-out screening of Peacock’s Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist screened for the first time, and the audience then heard from Will Packer, showrunner, creator, and executive producer Shaye Ogbonna, and cast members Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle and Chloe Bailey, moderated by journalist Tiffany Cross.

After the screening, Peacock hosted the Closing Night Party of the festival at The Loft with notable guests including singer song-writer, Ledisi, actor Glynn Turman, President of MSNBC, Rashida Jones, actress Lynn Whitfield, best-selling author and television personality Elaine Welteroth, and more who celebrated with Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist cast and executive producers ahead of the premiere on Peacock on September 5th.

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‘Scarface’ Star Angel “Chi Chi” Salazar Dead At 68

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Scarface fans are saddened after the news of the passing of one of the film’s co-stars, Angel Salazar, reportedly passed away over the weekend in Brooklyn.

Salazar was 68 years old.

Salazar was staying at a friend’s house and when the friend went to check on Salazar in the morning to wake him up, they found his body in the bed, according to his rep and closest friend, Ann Wingsong.

Salazar is best known for his role as “Chi Chi”, the quiet, trustworthy member of Scarface’s crew in the Brian De Palma-directed film and was most recognized in the bloody hotel scene on Miami Beach, when Tony Montana yelled to his partner, “Chi Chi, get the yayo..”

Outside of his work in Scarface, Salazar was also known for working opposite Tom Hanks in the 1988 drama/comedy Punchline and Pacino again in 1993 drama, Carlito’s Way.

Condolences go out to Salazar’s fans, family and friends.

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SZA And Keke Palmer’s Upcoming Buddy Comedy Produced By Insecure’s Issa Rae Adds To Ensemble Cast

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Here’s more about the upcoming mysterious buddy comedy starring SZA and Keke Palmer/ The project is picking up steam and just added several new cast members.

Variety, broke the story, as they normally do and the still-untitled comedy film project from TriStar Pictures added Dewayne Perkins, the creator and star of “The Blackening”, along with Gabrielle Dennis from “A Black Lady Sketch Show”, DomiNque Perry from “Diarra from Detroit”, and Amin Joseph from “Snowfall”. Additional cast members include Tony Baker, Nefetari Spencer, and Rizi Timane. Sounds like they’re picking and choosing their talent carefully and wisely.

These new exciting additions join an already star-studded lineup that includes Lil Rel Howery, Katt Williams, Janelle James, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Maude Apatow, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Joshua Neal, Patrick Cage, and Aziza Scott.

Get this, while the plot and character details are being kept tightly under wraps, the film is expected to resonate with fans of “Insecure” and “Rap Sh!t”. The film is produced by Issa Rae, who is also known for her work on those two series, with Syreeta Singleton, the showrunner for “Rap Sh!t”, writing the screenplay. Lawrence Lamont, who directed “Rap Sh!t”, is set to direct this project as well.

From behind the camera, MACRO Film Studios is both producing and co-financing the film. Keke Palmer will also serve as an executive producer through her production company, Big Boss, alongside Big Boss executive Sharon Palmer. Singleton, Rae, and Sara Diya Rastogi are producing through Rae’s production company, Hoorae. Additionally, Deniese Davis from ColorCreative and MACRO’s Charles D. King, James Lopez, and Poppy Hanks are also involved as producers.

Again, the storyline remains a mystery, and we’re all eagerly awaiting but the creative team behind the project suggests it will deliver the same energy and humor that fans of Rae’s previous work have come to expect.

Well, there you have it. Now let’s get more deets on this upcoming film so we can know why we’re exciting to see it. Just saying.

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Jonathan Majors Requests Extension in Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Ex-Girlfriend Grace Jabbari

August 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Actor Jonathan Majors is facing another legal hurdle as his newly appointed legal team requests more time to respond to a defamation of character lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. This request comes after Majors, 34, hired new representation last month to handle the ongoing case.

According to reports Majors’ legal team filed a motion asking the judge to extend the deadline for their response from August 15 to September 19. Court documents reveal that the request was made to allow Majors’ attorneys to gather all relevant case files and to continue crucial discussions with Jabbari’s legal team.

“The Parties are in agreement that an extension beyond August 15, 2024 is necessary for the following reasons; (1) [Jonathan’s] counsel is still in the process of gathering the relevant file with respect to the case; and (2) counsel for [Grace] and [Jonathan] are currently engaged in important dialogue regarding the case and need additional time to have these extensive discussions,” stated Majors’ attorney in the filing.

Grace Jabbari, 31, filed the lawsuit accusing Majors of assault, battery, and defamation. The lawsuit follows a previous legal battle where Majors was found guilty of misdemeanor third-degree assault and second-degree assault in January. However, he was acquitted on other charges related to the incident with Jabbari, which occurred in March 2023.

Majors has consistently denied all claims of wrongdoing. The ongoing legal challenges have cast a shadow over his career, and the outcome of this defamation lawsuit could have significant implications for his future.

Thoughts?

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