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SOURCE SPORTS: Netflix Announces Docuseries on Boxing Legend Mike Tyson

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Netflix has unveiled its latest sports documentary series, a three-part exploration of the life and legacy of legendary boxer Mike Tyson. The series delves deep into Tyson’s journey from becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history at just 20 years old in 1986 to his struggles, including incarceration, financial woes, substance abuse, and in-ring controversies. Beyond the headlines, the series also highlights his path to redemption, offering an unflinching portrait of one of sports history’s most captivating and polarizing figures.

“Having an opportunity to share my story through the reflective lens of my growth and maturity in a multi-part documentary on Netflix will be a challenging journey, yet a very welcoming one,” said Mike Tyson. “Most people are too scared to look at their lives objectively, wanting to paint themselves as the hero of their own story.  But if we are truly objective, we know we can never be the hero in our own story.  We have to be able to face the man in the mirror, taking the good with the bad to give a full account of our contributions in this life. Netflix is the perfect platform to tell my story because of their global reach.”

Produced by EverWonder Studio, DLP Media Group, and Five All In The Fifth, the series features direction from Floyd Russ, known for Netflix hits like Untold: Malice at the Palace. This announcement follows the record-breaking Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event, which became the most-streamed global sporting event ever, reaffirming Tyson’s enduring cultural impact.

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Will Smith Shuts Down Diddy Drama Rumors: “It’s a Damn Lie!”

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Will Smith has made it crystal clear—he has nothing to do with the swirling drama surrounding Diddy. During a recent appearance, the actor directly addressed the rumors, admitting he was furious when he saw memes suggesting he was somehow linked to the controversy.

“It’s a damn lie!” Smith exclaimed on stage, putting an end to the speculation. The viral memes connected him to Diddy’s ongoing situation, sparking a social media frenzy that Smith was quick to shut down.

The Art of Dialogue shared a clip of Smith’s response, where he firmly distanced himself from the chatter, reiterating that he has no involvement in Diddy’s drama. Fans praised Smith for speaking out, with many calling his straightforward approach a much-needed move in the age of internet gossip.

As the memes fade, one thing is certain: Will Smith isn’t here for baseless rumors. Watch below.

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The Carters Hit the Red Carpet of ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’

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The Carters took the red carpet of the Los Angeles premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King, which stars both Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter.

The family can be seen together, all smiles, on the red carpet. Blue Ivy wore a stunning gold gown that matched her mother’s hue. Hov was accompanied by a sharp burgundy suit.

The video shows the family posing together and a touching moment when Jay and Bey cheer on their daughter as she poses for the cameras.

“My gorgeous baby girl,” Beyoncé wrote on Instagram. “This is your night. You worked hard and you did such a beautiful job as the voice of Kiara. Your family could not be prouder. Keep shining”

You can see it all below.

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[WATCH] Mariah Carey Celebrates 30 Years of Holiday Magic in ‘Footnotes’ Episode

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Today, Mariah Carey and Vevo debut a new episode of Footnotes, taking viewers behind the scenes of “All I Want for Christmas (Make My Wish Come True Edition)” video, celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of the most iconic and commercially successful holiday songs ever. In this installment, Carey and music video director Joseph Khan revisit the making of this beloved holiday classic.

The video was designed to recreate the glamour of Busby Berkeley’s legendary films and pay tribute to Hollywood’s golden age of musicals. Kahn aimed to make the definitive Christmas music video and admits he was starstruck when Mariah walked onto set. Mariah shares that working with the dancers and figuring out how to blend in with them was the most challenging part of filming, admitting that dancing is not her forte. The Busby Berkeley inspired sequence, featuring dancers on platforms behind Mariah, took hours to film because they had to do multiple passes and many different angles. 

The video features several special guests, including Mykal-Michelle Harris, who represents a young version of Mariah. Carey praised the young star for her vibrant personality, stating, “She represents little me and all the kids who love Christmas!” Mariah’s twins, Monroe and Moroccan, also make cameos, dancing throughout the video, while her beloved pup, Cha Cha, continues the tradition of pet appearances following in the paw prints of her dogs Jack and Princess from the original video. The video also includes a special appearance by Kahn’s daughter, Josie, as the angelic girl popping out of a present.

This video comes on the heels of the 30th Anniversary of Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas, which has sold 18 million copies worldwide. The Christmas Classic, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” is the all-time best-selling Christmas single by a female artist and one of the top-selling physical singles in music history. In 2023, the song broke #1 on the Hot 100 for the 5th straight year and has spent a total of 14 weeks at #1! The official music videos that have been released for “All I Want For Christmas Is You” have amassed over 1.5 BILLION views.

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Peter Rosenberg Explores Beyoncé’s Grammy Legacy And The Making of ‘Cowboy Carter’ On New “This Ain’t Texas” Podcast

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Since Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album garnered 11 Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Country Album of the Year, Peter Rosenberg is launching a podcast series exploring the significance of Cowboy Carter with “This Ain’t Texas.”

Check out the trailer and first episode HERE

In the trailer, Rosenberg cited Beyoncé as the most important artist of her generation. He also cited Cowboy Carter as “a genre-defining, captivating, and, to some, polarizing masterpiece.” “This Ain’t Texas” will have Rosenberg discuss with producers from the album and music critics about the album’s making, Beyonce’s long history with the Grammys, and the controversies surrounding the album. 

“I am so excited about this. It is just going to run from the end of November until the first week of February. I am calling it a “pop-up” podcast. I decided to make time for this because I think Beyoncé’s career arc and this specific Cowboy Carter album are worth exploring in depth — particularly because I believe she has, hands down, the album of the year. So, I am going to talk to writers, critics, musicians, producers, and Beyoncé collaborators about her career and why this album should be the first to get her album of the year,” said Rosenberg

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Jeezy Transforms For First Leading Role In “Trap City’ Hitting Theaters Nationwide This December

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Kyyba Films, in partnership with Anchored Lens Productions, proudly announces the nationwide theatrical release of the highly anticipated urban drama Trap City on December 13, 2024. The announcement is accompanied by the debut of an exclusive first-look trailer that promises an electrifying cinematic experience.

Trap City stars Grammy-nominated rapper and New York Times bestselling author Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins in a career-defining role as Reverend Lylee. The film offers a powerful narrative of fame, power, resilience, and redemption. Jeezy‘s compelling portrayal of this morally complex character bridges the worlds of music and film, delivering an unforgettable performance. “Trap City sheds light on the realities of fame, power, and the sacrifices we make to overcome adversity. This film is a powerful narrative that I know will resonate with audiences,” said Jeezy.

Joining Jeezy is the magnetic Brandon T. Jackson (Tropic Thunder), who takes on the role of Deshawn, a young artist navigating the gritty realities of the music industry while trying to escape a life entrenched in violence and impossible choices. Together, their performances anchor a story that holds a mirror to the struggles and triumphs of inner-city life. The cast also features powerhouse performances from Clifton Powell (Ray, Saints & Sinners), Erica Pinkett (All Eyez on Me, BMF), Omar Gooding (Baby Boy, Smart Guy) and international stars Yogi Babu, GV Prakash Kumar, Nepoleon Duraisamy, and Tarina Patel.

Written, directed, and produced by Tel K. Ganesan, the film serves as a stark exploration of society’s obsession with fame and power, juxtaposed with the resilience of the human spirit. Ganesan, who has described Trap City as a “movement,” emphasizes the film’s deeper message. “Trap City holds a mirror to society’s allure of fame and power. It reflects the intricate tapestry of contemporary life, shedding light on how power can uplift or shatter the human spirit,” said Ganesan.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Ice-T Announced As Narrator Of Netflix’s ‘Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson’ Documentary

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Today, Netflix announced that the legendary Ice T will narrate COUNTDOWN: PAUL VS. TYSON, a three-part follow-doc leading up to the Netflix and MVP’s heavyweight boxing mega-event.

In addition, Netflix released a sneak peek of the follow-doc on Tudum.com. In this exclusive first look, viewers hear from Paul’s coaches at his training camp in Dorado, Puerto Rico, including head coach Theo “Third” Chambers and assistant coach J’Leon Love. Then, the stage shifts to Las Vegas, Nevada, where Tyson is deep in training, gleaning insight from coaches Billy White, Rafael Cordeiro, Andy Velcich, and strength conditioning coach Tony Brady.

COUNTDOWN will also follow the lead up to one of the most anticipated women’s fights in history, the rematch between undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs), as the two train to face off for the undisputed super lightweight championship title in the co-main event. Fans will gain a fresh perspective to the unprecedented match-up through interviews with those closest to the fighters and raw, unfiltered moments with family and friends.

The heavyweight boxing mega-event will be airing live on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. 

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Today In Hip-Hop History: Hood Classic Flick ‘Belly’ Released in Theaters 26 Years Ago

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On this day in film history, Hype Williams’ 1998 masterpiece Belly was released in theaters. Starring New York legends Nas and DMX, Belly follows the life and times of Tommy Bunds (DMX) and Sincere (Nas). The two get by as run-of-the-mill professional criminals ducking and dodging their way to their idea of a better life. While DMX’s character is fine with continuing to stick-and-move and stack as much money as possible until it catches up with him, Nas’ role is looking to better himself and move his family ‘back to Africa’.

The film’s star-studded cast included Taral Hicks, T-Boz of TLC, Method Man, AZ, the late Louis Rankin, and Oliver “Power” Grant with cameos from Ghostface Killah and Sean Paul.

Although the movie may have been poorly received by critics across the board, this movie helped shape a generation. Hype Williams’ portrayal of this side of rap culture electrified not only those who were experiencing the themes of the film; but, it reached the millennials who were soon to take the reigns of pop culture. Films like Belly created an image that was directly emulated by the next generation of rappers. Without its influence and appeal the lifestyle led by artists like Jay-Z, Dip Set, and even A$AP Mob might have not have been as glamorized.

The film also spawned one of the greatest Hip Hop movie soundtracks of all time, featuring tracks from D’Angelo, Mya, Raekwon, N.O.R.E., Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek, Wu-Tang Clan, and the film’s stars. The soundtrack peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 and #2 Top R&B/Hip Hop chart making it one of the highest-charting Hip-Hop film soundtracks to date. The album’s sole single “Grand Finale” featuring Nas, DMX, Method Man, and Ja Rule peaked at #63 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop singles chart.

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Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Her Mental Breakdown After Tory Lanez Shooting In New Documentary Trailer

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Rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion tells the story for the first time about what her life was like following the 2020 shooting incident involving Tory Lanez and the pressure she was under at the time, which caused her to have a mental breakdown.

Megan recently dropped the trailer for In Her Words documentary, which explains how “the global superstar recovers from a 2020 shooting incident and grapples with the perils of fame (among other things).”

In a clip from the trialer, she says, “I think I really forgot who I was, and when life started really getting crazy, I didn’t have [my mother]. That’s when I started getting the backlash. The shooting. The betrayal. I was definitely getting a little too engulfed in social media…I had really had, like, a real breakdown.”

She added, “I want people to understand how this affected me. I want people to see how I feel. I been through so much I can’t give up.”

The trailer was first announced by RocNation and TIME Studios back in 2022, however, the doc is slated to premiere on October 31 via Amazon Prime Video.

“We are thrilled to be able to work with Roc Nation to share Megan’s story with the world,” TIME Studios’ co-head of documentary Loren Hammonds said in a statement. “Millions of people are familiar with her as an entertainer, but this series will give her a chance to share her truth as never before.”

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Music Video Director Cole Bennett Set to Direct First Film With Chief Keef Documentary

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Music video director Cole Bennett is making his feature film directorial debut with a documentary about Chief Keef. Known for building a reputation through Lyrical Lemonade and directing numerous music videos over the past 11 years, Bennett is now turning his focus to a more expansive project, centered around one of his frequent collaborators and fellow Chicago native, Chief Keef.

The report was scooped exclusively by Variety, reporting Bennett will direct the documentary, which will explore Chief Keef’s rise and career trajectory in the music industry. The film’s production will be overseen by Kenya Barris’ Khalabo Ink Society, with Jeremy Allen serving as the producer. Lyrical Lemonade’s Jake Millan and Krista Worby will also contribute as executive producers alongside Khalabo Ink Society’s Emile Geneve and Idris Dykes.

What’s more, after announcing the project, Bennett shared his excitement on Instagram, writing, “my first film, the chief keef documentary.” However, no official title or release date has been provided yet.

Get this, the details about the film remain limited, more updates are expected to emerge in the coming months. Stay tuned for further developments on this exciting collaboration between Bennett and Chief Keef.

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