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Red Bull Launches “Red Bull 1520” Featuring Original Hip Hop Series

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This month, Red Bull officially debuted Red Bull 1520, a new YouTube channel dedicated to hip-hop programming from the world of Red Bull, featuring beats, bars and live performances from rap’s next movement. Ensuring fans never miss a beat, Red Bull 1520 will showcase exclusive content from Red Bull’s various music events across the U.S. as well as original series featuring content you won’t find anywhere else.  

Informed by the artists and movements born from the last 50 years of hip-hop but focused on the future of the genre, Red Bull 1520 pays homage to the culture through talent-driven and engaging programming, starting with the debut of two new monthly hip-hop music series: Red Bull Spiral and Red Bull Rap IQ.

Based on the popular Japanese format, Red Bull Rasen, Red Bull Spiral invites 3-4 MCs to Red Bull’s LA recording studio to collaborate on a one-of-a-kind cypher. Filmed in one continuous take, Red Bull Spiral challenges even the most seasoned artists to stay cool under pressure and deliver perfect bars as the camera spins through the studio, capturing every movement. Watch LA crew Coast Contra kick off the series with their debut episode here, and look out for upcoming drops featuring KenThe Man, Kalan.FrFr, Baby Tate, LaRussell, Buddy, Nana, and more.  

“We definitely had to take our time and approach this like a show,” says Coast Contra’s Ras Austin. “It’s a challenge but we wanted to make it as fun of an experience for the viewers as we could. When Taj gets in a certain pocket and everybody starts a rotation in sync with his flow. Super dope moment!”

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Jordan Peele’s Fourth Film Receives Christmas 2024 Release Date

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Jordan Peele is ready to take over movie theaters again, but we will have to wait until next year. Variety reports Peele is set to bring his fourth film to theaters for Christmas 2024; it will follow his previous blockbusters Get Out, Us, and Nope.

According to Variety, the film is set to open nationwide on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. The film currently doesn’t have a title and is labeled as Unitlted Fourth Film Directed by Jordan Peele.

Looking at the Hollywood calendar, the film will arrive one week after Avatar 3 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which are expected to open on Dec. 20, 2024.

As typical with Peele’s releases, there is currently little information about the subject of the film.

Universal also announced another film from Monkeypaw, Peele’s production company, to release in Sept. 2024. Details about that film are also slim.

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Happy 66th Birthday To Legendary Filmmaker Spike Lee!

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On this date in 1957, filmmaker, actor and New York Knicks enthusiast Shelton “Spike” Lee was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He moved to Brooklyn as a chid, which became the backdrop of Lee’s most famous movies including Do The Right Thing, He Got Game, Summer Of Sam She’s Gotta Have It and Crooklyn.

With two dozen feature films under his belt, the Academy Award winning director has faced his share of criticism. From his depiction of women to accusations of “blaxploitation” to antisemitism, Lee has always stood in the eye of the storm when it comes to controversy on film.

Lee’s 40 plus years as the eagle eye of the Black experience in America will always be remembered for generations to come. The Northstar Group/The Source Magazine would like to wish Mr. Lee a happy birthday today and wish him many more in the future!

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[WATCH] Monica’s VH1 ‘Celebrity True Crime Story’ Season Premiere Debuts Tonight

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Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum, 25-million-plus selling singer, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Monica returns to VH1 Tonight as the host of Celebrity True Crime Story.

The 10-episode series investigates the ups and downs of the “fame game” when reputations are at stake and lives are on the line. Each episode unravels the mystery and the motives behind the crimes, revealing a dark side to being in the public eye when betrayal, jealousy, and greed lead to tragedy.

The new season starts off with the case of Jam Master Jay – “It’s Tricky.” When hip hop icon Jam Master Jay is killed inside his Hollis, Queens recording studio, the case goes cold…for nearly 2 decades. But an explosive federal indictment eighteen years later suggests Jay’s killers were much closer than anyone suspected.

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50 Cent Faces Mediation In $1B Lawsuit From Former Drug Kingpin Over ‘Power’

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About two years ago, a former drug lord by the name of Cory “Ghost” Holland Sr, filed a lawsuit against 50 Cent and producer Courtney, claiming that Starz Power series was made about his life story and now it’s being reported that 50 is now facing mediation in that lawsuit.

50’s attorneys allege that the one year statute of limitation is over, which weakens Holland’s lawsuit, but Holland, who’s self represented, says he mailed a copy of his CD to Kemp’s father in 2007, which details his life as a drug dealer who turned into a drug lord. Court docs also claim that Fif came to Holland’s house twice in 2021 to try to confront him about the lawsuit.

Mediation in the lawsuit is set to begin on May 9.

TheSource.com will update this story as more details develop.

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‘Good Burger 2’ Announced for 2023 Premiere, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell to Return

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Good Burger 2 is in the works nearly three decades after the original. The film’s stars, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell confirmed the film is in development.

The film’s logline reads:

Dexter Reed (Thompson) is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed (Mitchell) welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again.

“I can’t believe it’s been a little over 25 years since great customer service was born at Good Burger!” Thompson said in a statement. “Being a part of something so many generations of people have come to love has made me so proud and now to be back where it all began working on the sequel is surreal! Love performing with my brother Kel and can’t wait to show the fans what these characters have been up to since we last saw them.”

Mitchell added, “Ed is one of those timeless characters that has brought so much joy and laughter to fans, and it’s such a beautiful blessing to still be doing it after all these years. It’s super awesome to come back and continue the stories of Dex, Ed and Good Burger for both the people who grew up watching and their kids.”

“We’re thrilled to take audiences’ orders for more laughter and adventures with the ‘Good Burger’ crew,” said Tanya Giles, chief programming officer of Paramount Streaming to Variety. “‘Good Burger 2’ will be a great addition to our 2023 programming slate and is sure to serve up everything ‘All That’ fans and new viewers alike will enjoy.”

The film is set to release on Paramount+ in 2023.

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Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Signs New Multi-Year Deal with SiriusXM, Will Release Never-Before-Heard Bernie Mac Comedy Album

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SiriusXM announces a new multi-year deal to continue its partnership with international superstar Kevin Hart and his entertainment firm Hartbeat. According to the deal, Hartbeat will continue curating content for Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio (ch. 96), where all shows will exclusively premiere.

Hart will continue to host his podcast, Gold Minds with Kevin Hart, which premieres its new season exclusively on SiriusXM and features Kevin in conversation with Ryan Coogler. A number of brand-new, talent-driven shows will also be produced by Hartbeat, including Love Thang with Punkie Johnson and One Song with Diallo and LUXXURY, presented by Diallo Riddle and Blake “LUXXURY” Robin. A never-before-heard stand-up record from the late comedic star Bernie Mac will also be available only on the channel.

In addition to Coogler, upcoming featured guests on Gold Minds with Kevin Hart include Jason Bateman, Neil Burger, Anderson Cooper, Method Man, Stephen A. Smith, Lena Waithe, and more.

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“I am so excited to be able to continue working with my SiriusXM family and grow our audience through our existing IP as well as the expansion of Gold Minds and the additions of Punkie, Diallo, and Blake,” said Kevin Hart. “SiriusXM has been a valued relationship of mine and Hartbeat’s for some time and the fact that we were able to launch Gold Minds and now expand the program to include the brightest, boldest, and most impactful voices of our time blows my mind.”

“As we advance our mission to keep the world laughing together, Hartbeat is committed to growing our audio reach through high-impact entertainment that lives at the nexus of comedy and culture,” said Thai Randolph, CEO of Hartbeat. “We are proud to expand our collaboration with SiriusXM and further develop our diverse library of fresh, funny, and dynamic audio content.” 

“Over the last five years, Kevin has become a cornerstone of SiriusXM’s comedy programming, and we’re absolutely thrilled to deepen our relationship with Kevin and the whole Hartbeat team,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “As they’ve proven time and again, they have their finger on the pulse of the new, exciting, diverse voices in comedy, and our audience has clearly responded. We’re excited to remain Kevin’s audio home as he continues to expand his comedy brand and listenership.”

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James Gunn to Lead ‘Superman: Legacy’ Launching Warner Bros. New DC Universe

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James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios, introduced their multi-platform connected DC universe with Chapter One, Gods and Monsters. They also revealed that Gunn, who wrote the screenplay, will direct the eagerly anticipated Superman Legacy, with Safran serving as producer. On July 11, 2025, the new Superman film is anticipated in theaters everywhere.

The synopsis reads:

Superman Legacy tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.  

Gunn will direct from a screenplay he wrote based on DC Comics characters. Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster are credited with inventing Superman.

The Batman Part II, written and directed by Matt Reeves, will be released in theaters on October 3, 2025, following the ground-breaking Superman Legacy.

This Friday, March 17, Warner Bros. Pictures will release Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the most current movie from Safran.

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[WATCH] Lil Baby Stars In All-New AXE Commercial

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Today, AXE® and award-winning rap artist, Lil Baby, premiere their new campaign “The Fine Fragrance G.O.A.T.” The campaign celebrates the launch of the AXE Fine Fragrance Collection, a set of five fresh new scents formulated by world-renowned fragrance experts. This campaign is the latest in an ongoing brand effort to redefine “premium” with a gen-Z lens and pushes hard against the outdated luxury symbols of the fragrance world.

Set to the tune of Lil Baby’s smash hit “Drip Too Hard,” the new spot aims to cement AXE as the Fine Fragrance G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time). The new creative is directed by SNL short director Mike Diva, who is a frequent collaborator with several high-profile hip-hop artists.

The spot unveils a four-armed and flying Lil Baby alongside the newest AXE icon, the G.O.A.T. head, and new Fine Fragrance scents. The spot itself is dripping with surreal AXE energy -bringing the boost in confidence that AXE gives millions of guys to life with vibrant, dreamlike animation that pops off the screen.

“This is the freshest thing AXE has ever done. The Fine Fragrance Collection has me feeling like I’m wearing the finest of fine colognes,” said award-winning artist, Lil Baby. “That’s why it’s the new GOAT.”

Check out the new commercial HERE

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50 Cent Accused Of Confronting Former Drug Dealer About Lawsuit Over ‘Power’ Character

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According to a report from AllHipHop, music and television mogul 50 Cent is accused of “pulling up” on Corey “Ghost” Holland Sr., who is suing the Power executive producer for allegedly basing the NYC-based street saga on his life.

Holland says in the lawsuit that Fif came to his place of residence twice in 2021 and that 50 was retaliating against him for filing the lawsuit.

Holland’s suit reads, “50 Cent shows up about a half mile from plaintiff home, and plaintiff sees the same truck that pulled into his driveway at the 50 Cent event. So plaintiff realizes it was either defendant Jackson or his Entourage who decided to ‘Pull Up.’ It continues, “When you looking for a confrontation your honor, this is what people say, nowadays. Up to this point, plaintiff had ignored a lot of ‘subliminal attacks’ on him online, but now 50 Cent is bringing the drama right to plaintiff front yard, so plaintiff responded to 50 Cent they way any normal person would respond to a possible threat, plaintiff prepared himself for whatever was go happen.”

Holland alleges that the seven acts in a CD he released, Blasphemy are identical to the seven seasons of the Starz television series as well as the first two seasons of Power Book II: Ghost.

50 Cent’s legal team called the lawsuit frivolous and stated that because the last showing of Power aired in February 2020 and the lawsuit was filed in April 2021, he missed the one-year statute of limitations under New York law.

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