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‘Blue Beetle’ Bounces ‘Barbie’ from Box Office Top Spot

August 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Barbie has officially been bounced from the top spot at the domestic box office. Blue Beetle, the new collaborative film from Warner Bros. and DC Studios, took the box office top spot behind a $25.4 million opening weekend.

According to Variety, Barbie pulled in $21.5 million in the fifth week for a five-week American total of $567.3 million. Blue Beetle stars Bruna Marquezine, Adriana Barraza, Damían Alcázar, Elpidia Carrillo. You can see the trailer below.

Barbie is officially a billion-dollar movie. The film’s Warner Bros. estimates are in, showing the film has made $1.03 billion globally, making Greta Gerwig the first solo woman director with a billion-dollar film.

Complex notes Comscores’ senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian there are only about 50 films to have cross the billion-dollar mark, attributing the success to the film’s marketing campaign. “That’s when we all knew something very special and unique was going to create a much bigger than expected outcome for the film,” Dergarabedian said.

The beauty world is experiencing a Barbie revolution as the iconic doll’s influence permeates beauty and wellness routines. Consumers are embracing Barbie-pink nail art, “Barbie blonde” hair color, and themed services that evoke nostalgia in their self-care practices.

Barbie opens this weekend with $155 million in ticket sales across North America. According to Variety, the film now has the biggest opening of the year and broke the weekend record for a film directed by a woman. Barbie opened in 4,243 locations across the continent.

Fresha, the leading marketplace and booking software for the beauty industry, has witnessed an astounding 508% year-on-year increase in Barbie-inspired services offered by salons. From June 19th to July 19th, 2023, bookings for Barbie-themed treatments like pink hair and nails and platinum blonde makeovers rose by 83% year-on-year.

Google Trends data shows a remarkable 323% surge in “Barbie” searches from July 2022 to July 2023, largely fueled by the highly anticipated Barbie movie release, which has significantly influenced global beauty and wellness trends.

On TikTok, the #barbie hashtag has taken off, with over 3 million posts in the past 30 days. Additionally, Barbie-related beauty hashtags have amassed a staggering 171 million views, showcasing the trend’s widespread popularity.

Salons worldwide are capitalizing on the hype, with London’s Proper Salon launching a limited-time pop-up offering unique Barbie-inspired services like Barbie Tooth Gems and Barbie Nail Art, all bookable on the Fresha marketplace.

This phenomenon highlights how pop culture profoundly impacts consumer behavior in the beauty industry and demonstrates how businesses like Fresha Partners, are embracing trends to provide personalized customer experiences.

Fresha is thrilled to offer further insights into this exciting development and can arrange interviews with representatives or partner salons to share firsthand accounts of the “Barbie” boom’s transformative impact. For additional data or inquiries, please contact Fresha.

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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ is Highest-Grossing World War II Film of All-Time

August 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Oppenheimer is joining Barbie in the ability to run up the box office records. The Christopher Nolan-directed film is officially the highest-grossing World War II film ever.

Nolan previously held the record with his film Dunkirk. Oppenheimer’s global box office total is currently $559 million.

Oppenheimer is created from the book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, written by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. The film stars Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer, along with Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey, Jr., and Florence Pugh.

You can see the trailer below.

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Rostrum Records Unveils ‘Top Shelf 1988’ Documentary Celebrating MC Lyte, Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane & More

August 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

With Hip-Hop’s 50th year anniversary quickly approaching this Friday, it’s only right we honor and pay homage to the greats that paved the way for the genre of rap as a whole.

Insert Rostrum Records, who continues to celebrate two decades of amplifying artistry and independence. Today, they premiered their new short-form documentary titled Top Shelf 1988, bringing fans back to the time they released their first-ever project, the compilation album titled Top Shelf 1988.

The story goes… Top Shelf’s Lower East Side studio became the go-to safe spot for artists to create magic freely, without the pressures from the music industry. Unfortunately, things took a left turn after a riot broke out in August 1988, right outside of Tompkins Square Park. After the mayhem, producers came back to the studio to find everything had been looted, including their masters.

Years later, these masters were recovered… and hence, Top Shelf 1988 was born. The new documentary features never-before-seen interviews and recording footage, with music from Hip-Hop legends including Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Craig G, MC Lyte, Special Ed, Doug E. Fresh, Jungle Brothers, Grand Puba, Masta Ace, Dres (of Black Sheep), Smooth B (of Nice & Smooth), Grandmaster Caz & Melle Mel, and Chubb Rock.

Benjy Grinber, CEO of Rostrum Records, states, “‘Top Shelf 1988’ is most importantly about showing love to iconic legends in Hip-Hop, and I’m so glad this documentary is out in the world to shed light on these artists once again. The album was the genesis of what Rostrum Records is today, and seeing how far the label has come over the last 20 years is very rewarding. I hope this documentary reaches new and old fans alike with the magic of CLASSIC Hip-Hop.”

The documentary is narrated by Hip-Hop journalist Rob Markman, giving viewers a front row seat into the creative process of all artists involved in the project. The compilation album can be listened to here, on all streaming platforms.

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[WATCH] Ice-T Reveals He Made $23,000 To Star In ‘New Jack City’

August 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Easily classified as a cult-classic, rapper Ice-T changed the game when he starred in the blockbuster hit New Jack City. Now he’s revealing that he was paid $23,000 to star in the blockbuster film. New Jack City was a critical and commercial success, raking in nearly $50 million at the box office on a budget of around $8 million.

Ice-T spoke with the LA Times check out what he had to say below.

What was your attitude as you went into shooting “New Jack City”?
I was scared as s—. Mario offered me the role, but he wanted me to play the police. And this was right when the album I was dropping was “Original Gangster.” Dropping that and playing a cop simultaneously? I thought it was career suicide. Also: Who’s to say “New Jack City” was gonna be “New Jack City”? I’ve done a lot of movies that I don’t even want you to watch. So the thought that your first movie would actually turn out to be a blockbuster seemed crazy. But everyone around me was like, “Ice, man, you from the hood — there’s no opportunity. You got to take it.”

Why do you think Mario cast you?
He approached me in a club about doing the movie, and I thought he was bulls—ing, that it would be a small little part. But I went to Warner Bros. the next day and I read the script. I’m like, “That’s all the lines!” The thing of it was, at the time we did “New Jack City,” there weren’t enough young Black actors. They figured, “Well, Ice sold millions of records, maybe this’ll translate.” It was a risk. But everyone on that movie was a new jack. We had Judd Nelson [who’d starred in “The Breakfast Club” and “St. Elmo’s Fire”], but it was Mario’s first time directing. Wesley Snipes had only done “Major League” and a Spike Lee flick. And Chris Rock was the youngest, hippest street comic. They wanted to do something like an urban “Scarface” movie and make it look big, and somehow we pulled it off.
When did you know the movie was good?
I went to see it at Grauman’s Chinese when it came out. I sat in the back row behind some cats. When I came on the screen, I heard, “Look at Ice in that f— hat!” They was dissing me, so I’m like, “Ah, f—.” But by about 15 minutes into the movie, they were calling me by my name in the movie. And then it just blew up. Now, for the record, I got paid like $23,000 for that movie. So welcome to Hollywood. But my next movie was “Ricochet” with Denzel [Washington].

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‘Barbie’ Breaks Records as it Crosses Billion-Dollar Box Office Mark

August 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

'Barbie' Movie Causes 83% Spike in Platinum Blonde Hair Requests

Barbie is officially a billion dollar movie. The film’s Warner Bros. estimates are in, showing the film has made $1.03 billion globally, making Greta Gerwig the first solo woman director with a billion-dollar film.

Barbie opens this weekend with $155 million in ticke sales across North America. According to Variety, the film now has the biggest opening of the year and broke the weekend reocrd for a film directed by a woman. Barbie opened in 4,243 locations across the continent.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Reveals ‘Black Adam’ Sequels Won’t Happen Due to ‘Changes in Leadership’

August 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Rock Says Black Adam Will Not be in Intro Chapter of New DC Universe

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson‘s exploration of the DC Extended Universe through his character Black Adam was short-lived. The entire series is currently undergoing a revamp led by James Gunn, who Johnson states is the reason for his exit.

Speaking with Kevin Hart on Hart to Heart, Johnson tells his Hollywood bestie about the issue.

“I think that Black Adam got caught in a vortex of new leadership, and at that time, as we were creating ‘Black Adam’, developing it, shooting ‘Black Adam’, we got knocked down a little bit because of COVID and the shutdowns and got back up. There were so many changes in leadership,” Johnson said. “Anytime you have a company, but especially that size and magnitude, that is a public traded company, and you have all those changes in leadership, you have people coming in who creatively, fiscally, are gonna make decisions that you may not agree with philosophically. I think Black Adam was one of those movies that caught in that web of new leadership.”

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New Michael Bivins Documentary Will Explore ‘The Hustle of @617MikeBiv’

August 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Producer/singer Michael Bivins has been a staple in R&B and hip hop music since he first stepped on the scene in the legendary group New Edition. ALLBLK, AMC Networks’ just released the trailer for the highly-anticipated, The Hustle of @617MikeBiv. The film details the life of the GRAMMY® award-winning artist and one of the founding members of both New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe. The film will stream exclusively on ALLBLK starting Thursday, August 24, with an encore run on WE tv Thursday, October 5.

The Hustle of @617MikeBiv explores the life of Michael L. Bivins…a kid from the Roxbury’s Orchard Park Projects who dreamed of playing in the NBA, but due to his popularity as a baller was asked to join the legendary group New Edition. The film details how his destiny to win was driven by his desire to never fail. Through his creativity and determination, his ideas have been transformative with New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe, when it comes to music and fashion.

The documentary includes: Jay-Z, bandmates Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Johnny Gill, Ronnie DeVoe, and Ralph Tresvant, Snoop Dogg, DMC, Doug E. Fresh, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Quincy Jones, Magic Johnson, Dick Clark, Andre Harrell, Russell Simmons, among others.

The Hustle of @617MikeBiv is executive produced by Teasha L. Bivins and Ngai “Fishgrease” Members and produced by Yvonne McNair, Shirley Bivins, Tanya Bivins, and Brooke Payne.

Watch the trailer below:

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‘Bad Boys 4’ Receives Release Date for Summer 2024

July 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett Going for the 4-Peat: 'Bad Boys 4' Pre-Production Underway

Bad Boys 4 has an official release date. Sony Pictures has released its 2024 release schedule, with Bad Boys 4 set for a Father’s Day opening on June 14, 2024.

According to Variety, Bad Boys for Life (Bad Boys 3) directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah will return for the fourth film. The movie’s script is from Chris Bremner. The third edition earned $426.5 million at the worldwide box office in winter of 2020.

Additional films from Sony to come next summer will be Venom 3 on July 12, 2024.

In February, Will Smith hit social media and revealed he had linked back up with Martin Lawrence and pre-production on their fourth film is underway.

Back producing are Jerry Bruckheimer, Doug Belgrad, Smith for Westbrook, and Chad Oman; executive producing are Martin Lawrence, James Lassiter, Mike Stenson, Barry Waldman, and Jon Mone.

You can see the reconnecting moment below.

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Tyler Perry Offers $100K Reward For Unsolved Murder Case In Grenada

July 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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Media mogul Tyler Perry recently offered a $100k reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of Josiah Robinson— a close friend of Beyoncé’s publicist Yvette Noel-Schure.

In a heart wrenching endearing post on his Instagram page—Perry pleaded for help. Perry wrote:

A few days ago I got an extremely heartbreaking phone call from my friend, Yvette Noel-Schure. Through her tears and grief she was telling me that in her home country of Grenada, a young man that was like a son to her was murdered. My soul ached as she shared that he was a young, gifted singer who was murdered because he was gay. My mind immediately went to Mathew Shepard, and all the other victims of racist, homophobic, antisemitic, xenophobic, senseless violence. This kid was 23, how is this ok? His mother is devastated. This pain is too common – the same pain of Marcia Williams, who I’ve been trying to help to find out what happened to her son Terrance in Collier County, Florida for years now. The pain of not knowing can be crippling. It’s the pain that my sister and I carry not knowing what truly happened to my 25-year-old nephew, who we were told hung himself in prison just 3 years ago. The pain of not knowing is truly gut-wrenching. So with that said, Yvette and I are offering a $100,000 dollar reward to anyone who brings forth information that leads to the conviction of the murderer of Josiah “Jonty” Robinson. Please pray for his mother and Yvette and all of those that loved him, as well as every family who has been impacted by senseless violence.

Anyone with any information can call The Criminal Investigation Division at this number.
+1-473-440 3921

You can remain anonymous
@yvettenoelschure

In a post dedicated to her ‘Jonty’, Yvette Noel Schure wrote:

My Dearest JONTY. How? How has it been a month since you were so brutally taken from us? It just feels dark without your light. It seems unreal but the soreness in my heart tells me how real it is. I pray you are at peace and that you are doing a Jab Jab waltz in Heaven. I miss your smile, your voice, your dancing feet. Thank you beautiful @nilotic.ny for these precious videos. #justiceforjonty #jontyforever #jontydream @josiah_gnd