Vin Diesel Planning Female-Led ‘Fast & Furious’ Spinoff

Vin Diesel Confirms The Fast and Furious Franchise Will End After Two More Films

Fast & Furious will never die. With one of the final (?) chapters of the Fast Franchise in theaters, Vin Diesel has revealed a spin-off series is in development. Speaking with Variety, Vin Diesel detailed that he will dive into new stories once he wraps the original.

“I started developing the female spinoff…in 2017 with other spinoffs, and the sooner I deliver the finale, the sooner I can launch all the projects,” Diesel said.

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With a woman-led spinoff in the works, Diesel’s co-star Michelle Rodrigez, who plays Letty, isn’t sure about returning for it. “You pass the baton on. You take the back seat,” she said. “You go passenger side. When it comes the next generation, you have to. It’s the only way to let them define the future.”

Fast X raced into box offices this past weekend behind an impressive $67.5 million opening weekend in America, replacing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy 3 at the top spot.

The film also marked the return of one of the series’ biggest stars. More on that here.

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Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R. Fantasia, Halle Bailey & More to Star in ‘Bold New Tape’ of ‘The Color Purple’

Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R. Fantasia, Halle Bailey & More to Star in 'Bold New Tape' of 'The Color Purple'

Warner Bros. Pictures has announced a “bold new take on the beloved classic” The Color Purple. The forthcoming film is directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones.

The film will star Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut.

The screenplay is by Marcus Gardley, based on the novel by Alice Walker, and based on the musical stage play by Marsha Norma. The executive producers Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, Mara Jacobs, Adam Fell, Courtenay Valenti, Sheila Walcott and Michael Beugg.

Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute the film worldwide and open in North America on Christmas Day.

You can see the trailer below.

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Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors Spotted Together Flying from NYC to LA

Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors Spotted Together Flying from NYC to LA

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good have been spotted together for the first time. Following rumors of their new romance and Good’s su[port amid Majors’ legal battle, the two were spotted flying across the country.

The two flew from New York City to Los Angeles and were spotted holding hands and grabbing some food.

Meagan Good is holding down her new man. Last week, rumors ran wild about a romance between Good and Jonathan Majors. PEOPLE obtained an update, stating their spark grew from a friendship, and she is supporting him through his current legal hurdles.

“Meagan and Jonathan have maintained a friendship for some time,” a source told PEOPLE. “Meagan has shown considerable support towards him.” Adding, “It seems their relationship has developed further from that point.”

Amidst his domestic violence turmoil, Majors is engaged in a “fairly new” relationship with Good, with the two being spotted at the Alamo Drafthouse in Los Angeles last week. The two or their representatives did not offer a response to the relationship.

Earlier this week, Jonathan Majors appeared virtually at a status conference held at the Manhattan criminal court building, six weeks after he was arrested for domestic violence. During the proceedings, a charge of third-degree assault, a class A misdemeanor, could result in 12 months in jail or three years of probation.

According to Deadline, the Creed III star’s attorneys slammed the court process as the result of “the racial bias that permeates the criminal justice system.”

Majors appeared on screen to Judge Rachel S. Pauley. During the hearing, he could be heard saying “yes ma’am” to the judge. He did not enter a plea to the charge presented in court.

Judge Pauley placed an order of protection against Majors from coming in contact with the allegedly abused woman.

Majors’ attorney Priya Chaudhry spoke outside the court, firmly believing that the woman at the center of the case is “lying.”

“This is a witch hunt against Jonathan Majors, driven by baseless claims, a glaring double standard,” Chaudry said to Deadline. “Instead of dismissing the allegations in the face of the woman’s clear lies, the DA has adjusted the charges to match the woman’s new lies. To be clear, there are no new charges against Mr. Majors.”

Chaudhry also noted explicit and implicit bias and states the legal team has more video evidence proving innocence, but states the DA is working alongside the woman to alter her story.

Jonathan Majors is set to return to court next month.

Meagan Good is back outside following her marriage of nearly a decade and divorce from DeVon Franklin. Speaking with XONecole, Good highlighted how she is currently handling her divorce, which she calls “the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced in my life.”

“Throughout life, I’ve always approached relationships as understanding that at some point, they’ll get to the place that they’re going to, and then they would be over,” Good said. “I’ve always had an attitude of like, ‘Alright, next chapter. We’ll see what’s next,’ and being okay with that and appreciating what you give to someone and what they give to you and sharing a moment in time and in life that you never get back regardless of how it ends.”

While on a press run for her new show Harlem, Good recently shared that she’s ready to settle down and have children. “I’m in a place where I know that I want to be a mother — married or not. Whatever happens in this next season in the act of life,” she said.

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Meagan Good Offering ‘Considerable Support’ to New Bae Jonathan Majors Amid Domestic Violence Charges

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good Rumored To Be in a New Relationship

Meagan Good is holding down her new man. Last week, rumors ran wild about a romance between Good and Jonathan Majors. PEOPLE obtained an update, stating their spark grew from a friendship, and she is supporting him through his current legal hurdles.

“Meagan and Jonathan have maintained a friendship for some time,” a source told PEOPLE. “Meagan has shown considerable support towards him.” Adding, “It seems their relationship has developed further from that point.”

Amidst his domestic violence turmoil, Majors is engaged in a “fairly new” relationship with Good, with the two being spotted at the Alamo Drafthouse in Los Angeles last week. The two or their representatives did not offer a response to the relationship.

Earlier this week, Jonathan Majors appeared virtually at a status conference held at the Manhattan criminal court building, six weeks after he was arrested for domestic violence. During the proceedings, a charge of third-degree assault, a class A misdemeanor, could result in 12 months in jail or three years of probation.

According to Deadline, the Creed III star’s attorneys slammed the court process as the result of “the racial bias that permeates the criminal justice system.”

Majors appeared on screen to Judge Rachel S. Pauley. During the hearing, he could be heard saying “yes ma’am” to the judge. He did not enter a plea to the charge presented in court.

Judge Pauley placed an order of protection against Majors from coming in contact with the allegedly abused woman.

Majors’ attorney Priya Chaudhry spoke outside the court, firmly believing that the woman at the center of the case is “lying.”

“This is a witch hunt against Jonathan Majors, driven by baseless claims, a glaring double standard,” Chaudry said to Deadline. “Instead of dismissing the allegations in the face of the woman’s clear lies, the DA has adjusted the charges to match the woman’s new lies. To be clear, there are no new charges against Mr. Majors.”

Chaudhry also noted explicit and implicit bias and states the legal team has more video evidence proving innocence, but states the DA is working alongside the woman to alter her story.

Jonathan Majors is set to return to court next month.

Meagan Good is back outside following her marriage of nearly a decade and divorce from DeVon Franklin. Speaking with XONecole, Good highlighted how she is currently handling her divorce, which she calls “the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced in my life.”

“Throughout life, I’ve always approached relationships as understanding that at some point, they’ll get to the place that they’re going to, and then they would be over,” Good said. “I’ve always had an attitude of like, ‘Alright, next chapter. We’ll see what’s next,’ and being okay with that and appreciating what you give to someone and what they give to you and sharing a moment in time and in life that you never get back regardless of how it ends.”

While on a press run for her new show Harlem, Good recently shared that she’s ready to settle down and have children. “I’m in a place where I know that I want to be a mother — married or not. Whatever happens in this next season in the act of life,” she said.

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2K Announces ‘NBA 2K23’ Season 7 ‘Realize Your Potential’ Starring Josh Giddey

2K Announces 'NBA 2K23' Season 7 'Realize Your Potential' Starring Josh Giddey

NBA 2K23 Season 7 will launch on Friday, May 19, with new content and rewards for MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W*, according to a 2K announcement. A new song from emerging musician Jay Millian makes its unique in-game premiere in Season 7, along with music selected by Grammy-nominated Platinum artist Blxst and his label EVGLE.

With Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who is on the rise, players in NBA 2K23 Season 7 will quiet the clamor and reach their full potential. In a season when few predicted the success the upstart Thunder would have, Giddey nearly guided them to the playoffs. As our featured athlete in Season 7, he hopes to maintain his supremacy. Additional game updates include:

  • MyCAREER additions include new apparel brands and rewards for players to unlock, including a Level 30 Affiliation Mascot, Level 37 NASA Race Suit, Level 39 Badge Point, and Level 40 NBA Mascot outfit. Players can gear up for the launch of LEGO® 2K Drive with the Level 1 LEGO Drive Bundle reward and various apparel. Look out for special events taking place in The City during the Conference and NBA Finals, to earn 2XP for all games played while wearing NBA apparel, allowing players to surge up the rewards ladder and rep their favorite squad.
  • MyTEAM will feature a Galaxy Opal Josh Giddey as the Level 1 reward and Invincible Zion Williamson as the Level 40 reward. Tracy McGrady was the first Invincible card to be introduced in NBA 2K23, look out for more coming to Season 7. Playoff cards will feature new evolutions based on real-life performances.
  • The W* features all-new content and rewards with the WNBA regular season kicks off today, including a Kelsey Mitchell Jersey, a Sue Bird Heroine Jersey, a Lisa Leslie Coach Card, T-shirts and more.
  • 2K Beats includes new songs from some of 2K’s favorite artists at the moment, selected especially for 2K Beats. Featured artists include Action Bronson, Jay Park, and Larry June. This season also features a curated soundtrack from leading hip-hop tastemaker Blxst and his label EVGLE, including the new single, “Baby” from West Coast upstart Jay Millian. For 72 hours, “Baby” will be exclusively featured in NBA 2K23 before making its way to Spotify and Apple Music. Listen to the official NBA 2K23 Soundtrack here.

“I’m excited to have EVGLE included on the NBA 2K23 soundtrack simply because it’s a childhood dream,” said EVGLE record label founder Blxst. “I can speak for most of us in saying that we grew up playing this game. So, to be a part of this is mind-blowing and it’s crazy how music bridges the gap. These songs were hand-picked by me and the EVGLE team because this is what we like to listen to get inspired. I like to look at myself as a tastemaker and each artist on this playlist is a different ingredient to the soundtrack of my lifestyle right now.”

For all the details for Season 7 of NBA 2K23, check out the latest Courtside Report.

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‘Fast X’ Projected for $300 Million Global Opening Weekend

'Fast X' Projected for $300 Million Global Opening Weekend

A new edition of Fast & Furious is getting ready to skkkrrrrrrttt into theaters as Fast X will make its debut this weekend. Early projections eye the movie as a big box-office success.

According to Deadline, Fast X is already off to a speedy start, bringing in $235 million overseas and an additional $60 million stateside. The nearly $300 million total would be the third-best global start, following Fate of the Furious at $541.9 million and Furious 7 at $397.6 million.

Earlier this week, Fast X was revealed to have even more star power. According to The Wrap, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will make his return to the series, reversing his previous desire to stay away.

Johnson is set to reprise the role of Luke Hobbs, appearing in a post-credit scene of the forthcoming film.

In November 2021, series star Vin Diesel hit Instagram, begging The Rock to return to the franchise. At the time, The Rock responded: “I was firm yet cordial with my words and said that I would always be supportive of the cast and always root for the franchise to be successful, but that there was no chance I would return.”

He added, “Vin’s recent public post was an example of his manipulation.”

Industry insiders believe The Rock rejoining the franchise halts a cold streak that included Red Notice, Skyscraper, and more.

The Fast X cast includes Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jason Momoa, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Cena, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, and Rita Moreno. The movie hits theaters this weekend.

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[WATCH] Jerry Springer Appears To Leave Estate To Two Secret Biracial Kids

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Jerry Springer’s death shocked the world, unveiling his battle with cancer, but now a video of Springer reading his will is going viral.

Twitter user Marc Isenberg shared a video which was captioned, “The best Jerry Springer episode ever is Jerry reading his own will[.] He had 2 black children out of wedlock, wife threatens to expose, so he keeps it under wraps until he dies, then leaves all his money to the children he never met. What a legend.” 

It was later revealed that Springer was reading from a script “REFRAMED 2020: A Festival of New Plays on Social Justice” festival that was hosted by Tulane University’s School of Liberal Arts Department of Theatre and Dance. 

Springer was actually married to Micki Velton from 1973-1994, with whom he has one daughter, Katie Springer.

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Jamie Foxx Reportedly Recovering from ‘Medical Complication’ in Chicago

Jamie Foxx Reportedly Recovering from 'Medical Complication' in Chicago

Jamie Foxx is receiving treatment at one of the country’s top physical medicine and rehabilitation centers, which is based in Chicago. TMZ has shared images of his daughters Corinne and Anelise and Anelise’s mother, Kristin Grannis, visiting a medical center in The Windy City.

Foxx’s family members are stated to have spent time with him during the weekend. There is still no official details on what “medical complication” Foxx experienced. Sources alert TMZ that he is “recovering well.”

During one visit, Corinne’s boyfriend attended and was captured in photos.

Jamie Foxx is currently away from his role at Beat Shazam but also has a new show on the way. Variety reports Jamie and his daughter Corinne Foxx will expand their relationship with Fox by hosting a new music game show called We Are Family.

The series reveal comes ahead of Fox’s presentation with advertisers and following a positive update about Foxx’s medical condition.

Jamie and Corinne Foxx both serve as the hosts of Beat Shazam, which will have Nick Cannon filling in for the season. The show will make its season premiere on May 23. Jamie Foxx is also an executive producer on Alert: Missing Persons Unit.

The new series, We Are Family, is set for 2024. The show is described as “Showcasing non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member, ‘We Are Family’ will feature a studio audience entirely comprised of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed. Celebrities appearing on ‘We Are Family’ will range from musicians and professional athletes to actors and beyond.”

“We are thrilled to be developing ‘We Are Family’ with Jeff Apploff and our friends at Fox Entertainment after so much success with six seasons of ‘Beat Shazam,’” said Jamie and Corinne Foxx. “We hope this show brings as much fun to audiences at home as we’ve had creating it when it premieres next year.”

Last week, Foxx delivered a health update on her father, debunking reports that the family is “preparing for the worst.”

According to Corinne, Jamie has been out of the hospital for weeks and has recently been playing pickleball.

“Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” Corrine wrote on her Instagram story. “In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support. We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!”

An official cause for Foxx’s hospitalization has not been revealed.

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Jamie and Corinne Foxx to Host New Game Show ‘We Are Family’ in 2024

Jamie and Corinne Foxx to Host New Game Show 'We Are Family' in 2024

Jamie Foxx is currently away from his role at Beat Shazam but also has a new show on the way. Variety reports Jamie and his daughter Corinne Foxx will expand their relationship with Fox by hosting a new music game show called We Are Family.

The series reveal comes ahead of Fox’s presentation with advertisers and following a positive update about Foxx’s medical condition.

Jamie and Corinne Foxx both serve as the hosts of Beat Shazam, which will have Nick Cannon filling in for the season. The show will make its season premiere on May 23. Jamie Foxx is also an executive producer on Alert: Missing Persons Unit.

The new series, We Are Family, is set for 2024. The show is described as “Showcasing non-famous relatives of celebrities performing duets with their hidden famous family member, ‘We Are Family’ will feature a studio audience entirely comprised of 100 contestants playing through multiple rounds of clues and gameplay to win up to $100,000 each by correctly guessing which celebrity the performer is related to before they are revealed. Celebrities appearing on ‘We Are Family’ will range from musicians and professional athletes to actors and beyond.”

“We are thrilled to be developing ‘We Are Family’ with Jeff Apploff and our friends at Fox Entertainment after so much success with six seasons of ‘Beat Shazam,’” said Jamie and Corinne Foxx. “We hope this show brings as much fun to audiences at home as we’ve had creating it when it premieres next year.”

Last week, Foxx delivered a health update on her father, debunking reports that the family is “preparing for the worst.”

According to Corinne, Jamie has been out of the hospital for weeks and has recently been playing pickleball.

“Update from the family: Sad to see how the media runs wild. My Dad has been out of the hospital for weeks, recuperating,” Corrine wrote on her Instagram story. “In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday! Thanks for everyone’s prayers and support. We have an exciting work announcement coming next week too!”

An official cause for Foxx’s hospitalization has not been revealed.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Return to ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise

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Fast X, the forthcoming installment of the epic Fast & Furious action film franchise, just got even more star power. According to The Wrap, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will make his return to the series, reversing his previous desire to stay away.

Johnson is set to reprise the role of Luke Hobbs, appearing in a post-credit scene of the forthcoming film.

In November 2021, series star Vin Diesel hit Instagram, begging The Rock to return to the franchise. At the time, The Rock responded: “I was firm yet cordial with my words and said that I would always be supportive of the cast and always root for the franchise to be successful, but that there was no chance I would return.”

He added, “Vin’s recent public post was an example of his manipulation.”

Industry insiders believe The Rock rejoining the franchise puts a halt to a cold streak that included Red Notice, Skyscraper, and more.

The Fast X cast includes Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Jason Momoa, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Cena, Charlize Theron, Helen Mirren, Brie Larson, and Rita Moreno. The movie hits theaters this weekend.

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