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[WATCH] Hulu Drops Trailer For Remake Of ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Starring Jack Harlow

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Last summer, Kentucky rap wunderkind Jack Harlow pulled up to the set of the White Men Can’t Jump reboot, which will star the “First Class” rapper and Migos front man Quavo. The wait is finally over and Hulu has finally released the first trailer of the basketball hustle story that originally starred Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson in 1992.

This hilarious comedy boasts of two streets ballers Billy Hoyle (Woody Harrelson) and Sidney Deane (Wesley Snipes), who vicariously met when Deane was hustled on the court by Hoyle simply because he was a white boy who could handle the rock.

The star-studded cast that includes Vince Staples, Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, and the late Lance Reddick, with Kenya Barris as a co-writer on the film and DJ Drama scoring the flick’s soundtrack.

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Jonathan Majors Says Driver and Nightclub Footage Will Prove His Innocence in Domestic Violence Case

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Jonathan Majors and his team are working overtime in an effort to clear his name after being arrested for domestic violence in March.

Majors’ attorney Priya Chaudhry filed court docs stating the man driving the actor and the alleged victim would testify in support of Majors and “she was attempting to steal his phone.” TMZ notes The driver reportedly would testify that he didn’t strike the alleged victim nor “raised his voice.” The driver also states the woman was seen “hitting, scratching, and attacking” the actor before he asked for the car to be stopped.

The woman stated her injuries included a broken finger and a laceration, but video from inside a nightclub later the same day proves the injuries were not that serious. In addition, the woman reportedly got drunk in the nightclub and used the hand she stated was injured.

The woman allegedly also text majors with threats of suicide and blaming him for infidelity. After her night of clubbing, the woman arrived at Majors’s home after 3 a.m. and called 32 times, leaving behind angry text messages. Majors returned home to find the woman in his bed and had thrown up, leading to his 911 call. Majors’ attorney says body camera footage will show officers coaching her to say he grabbed her by the throat.

Jonathan Majors is headed for court on May 8 for his domestic violence case. A new report from Variety states multiple victims of abuse by Majors are now cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney’s office following the actor’s March arrest.

The news of more victims coming to speak against Majors follows being dropped by his public relations and management firms earlier this week.

The troubles for Majors began on March 25 when Majors was arrested in the Chelsea neighborhood for strangulation, assault and harassment. His attorney, Priya Chaudhry, stated she is “confident that he will be fully exonerated.” Chaudhry’s husband is currently working for Majors in crisis management.

In addition to his firms, Majors will be replaced in numerous films and campaigns. It was noted Majors would step down from the Gotham Film and Media Institute and Sidney Poitier Intitiative. Other projects that may be in jeopardy are Avengers movies, which would be a $20 million per film venture, projects with Will Smith and Spike Lee, a role as Dennis Rodman, and a collaborative effort with Disney, which the company planned to push Majors as a Best Actor candidate.

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Jonathan Majors Dropped From Three Projects, Including Otis Redding Biopic

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Jonathan Majors Dropped From Three Projects, Including Otis Redding Biopic

The Jonathan Majors fallout continues. Following being ousted from his management and public relation firms, and no longer attending the Met Gala with Valentino, the actor has been dropped from three new projects.

According to Deadline, studios in Hollywood are now apprehensive about working with the actor, leading to Majors’ dismissal from the film The Man in My Basement, an ad campaign for the Texas Rangers, and an unannounced Otis Redding biopic.

For The Man in My Basement, Majors was set to star and executive produce the film under his Tall Street Productions imprint. Protagonist Pictures are currently searching for Majors’ replacement. The movie tells the story of Charles Blakey, a man living in Sag Harbor who rents out the basement of his ancestral home for $50,000 to a European man for the summer, leading to a chaotic path of race, history, and the root of all evil. Majors was set to star opposite of William Dafoe.

Last week, Marvel insider Jeff Snieder revealed that Majors, who is currently planned to be a key component of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, could be replaced, citing Majors’ team and Marvel aligned with a plan for handling the issue.

One of the names floating as an option is Snowfall’s Damson Idris.

“Even though there hasn’t been any movement on the Jonathan Majors front, I’ve heard that’s the kind of actor, who, like, if Jonathan Majors got the boot as Kang, someone like Damson Idris is the type of the person that [Marvel] may look at to replace him if that, in fact, happens,” said Sneider.

The next edition in the MCU is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, set for release on May 5, 2023.

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Multiple Victims Reportedly Working with Manhattan D.A. in Investigation of Jonathan Majors

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Jonathan Majors is headed for court on May 8 for his domestic violence case. A new report from Variety states multiple victims of abuse by Majors are now cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney’s office following the actor’s March arrest.

The news of more victims coming to speak against Majors follows being dropped by his public relations and management firms earlier this week.

The troubles for Majors began on March 25 when Majors was arrested in the Chelsea neighborhood for strangulation, assault and harassment. His attorney, Priya Chaudhry, stated she is “confident that he will be fully exonerated.” Chaudhry’s husband is currently working for Majors in crisis management.

In addition to his firms, Majors will be replaced in numerous films and campaigns. It was noted Majors will step down from the Gotham Film and Media Institute and Sidney Poitier Intitiative. Other projects that may be in jeopardy are Avengers movies, which would be a $20 million per film venture, projects with Will Smith and Spike Lee, a role as Dennis Rodman, and a collaborative effort with Disney, which the company planned to push Majors as a Best Actor candidate.

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Apple Original Films and A24 Announce ‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ Film

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Apple Original Films and A24 Announce 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' Film

The much-anticipated documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated, produced and directed by Emmy Award winner Peter Nicks, will debut globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 21, 2023, according to Apple Original Films and A24.

The inspiring film, Stephen Curry: Underrated, chronicles the incredible maturation of one of basketball’s most significant, dynamic, and unexpected players, Stephen Curry. This feature-length documentary charts Curry’s development from an undersized college basketball player at a small-town Division I college to a four-time NBA champion, creating one of the most powerful sporting dynasties in history. It combines intimate cinéma vérité, archival material, and on-camera interviews.

Along with fellow Oscar nominee Ryan Coogler, Erick Peyton, Sean Havey, Ben Cotner, and Marissa Torres Ericson, Nicks also produces. Executive producers include Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Emily Osborne.

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Jonathan Majors and Valentino ‘Mutually Agree’ for Actor to Not Attend 2023 Met Gala

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The bad news continues to pour in for Jonathan Majors. The actor is currently battling a domestic violence charge and has lost his management and public relations representation. In addition, his trip to the Met Gala will not happen.

According to Deadline, Majors was set to attend the star-studded benefit gala with high fashion brand Valentino. The two sides have now “mutually agreed” not to have the actor in attendance.

This year’s Met Gala will be co-chaired by Dua Lipa, Roger Federer, Michaela Coel, and Penélope Cruz alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour. The event will be on May 1 and will salute late fashion icon, Karl Lagerfeld.

Management firm Entertainment 360 has let Majors go, according to Deadline. The decision came three weeks after his arrest, citing the company did not want to have affiliations with the actor’s behavior.

Majors also lost representation from his PR company, The Lede Company, which happened last month. Neither company offered a comment on their decision.

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Jonathan Majors Dropped by Management and PR Companies

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Jonathan Majors no longer has a manager or publicist, as both dropped him in the fall of his domestic violence arrest in New York City.

Entertainment 360 has let Majors go, according to Deadline. The decision came three weeks after his arrest, citing the company did not want to have affiliations with the actor’s behavior.

Majors also lost representation from his PR company, The Lede Company, which happened last month. Neither company offered a comment on their decision.

Marvel is also reportedly prepared to replace the actor if the investigation results return unfavorable. Marvel insider Jeff Snieder revealed that Majors, who is currently planned to be a key component of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, could be replaced, citing Majors’ team and Marvel aligned with a plan for handling the issue.

One of the names floating as an option is Snowfall’s Damson Idris.

“Even though there hasn’t been any movement on the Jonathan Majors front, I’ve heard that’s the kind of actor, who, like, if Jonathan Majors got the boot as Kang, someone like Damson Idris is the type of the person that [Marvel] may look at to replace him if that, in fact, happens,” said Sneider.

The next edition in the MCU is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, set for release on May 5, 2023, but Deadline notes Majors has already shot the second season of the Disney Plus series Loki. Deadline also notes they have heard no rumors of dropping the actor.

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Trailer: Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers to Star in New Netflix Film ‘The Perfect Find’

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Gabrielle Union and Keith Powers are set to star in the new Netflix film The Perfect Find. The movie is set for a global release on June 23.

The film’s synopsis reads:

After a high-profile firing, Jenna’s (Gabrielle Union) fashion career comeback hits a snag when she falls for a charming, much younger coworker (Keith Powers) — who happens to be her boss’s son. As sparks fly, Jenna must decide if she’ll risk it all on a secret romance.

Joining Union and Powers in the film are Aisha Hinds, DB Woodside, Janet Hubert, Alani “La La” Anthony, and Gina Torres.

“[It] really sparked something inside of me about older women, and how we can oftentimes disappear from society, almost, in terms of people looking at us as like we are past our prime. That we carry no value, that no one sees value in a woman over 28, much less over 35, much less over 40,” Union said to Vanity Fair. “But baby, I’m thriving.”

You can see the trailer and first-look photos below.

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Insider Claims Marvel is Prepared to Replace Jonathan Majors if Necessary

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It has been quiet on the Jonathan Majors front following his domestic violence arrest. Marvel is prepared to replace the actor if the investigation results return unfavorable.

Marvel insider Jeff Snieder revealed that Majors, who is currently planned to be a key component of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, could be replaced, citing Majors’ team and Marvel aligned with a plan for handling the issue.

One of the names floating as an option is Snowfall’s Damson Idris.

“Even though there hasn’t been any movement on the Jonathan Majors front, I’ve heard that’s the kind of actor, who, like, if Jonathan Majors got the boot as Kang, someone like Damson Idris is the type of the person that [Marvel] may look at to replace him if that, in fact, happens,” said Sneider.

The next edition in the MCU is Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, set for release on May 5, 2023.

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Quavo Says He’s Open To Making Gospel Album After ‘Praise This’ Movie Role

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According to a recent interview with Vibe Magazine, Migos’ Quavo said that following his role in the new film Praise This, he’s be open to making a gospel album.

Starring the likes of Chloe Bailey, Anjelika Washington, Druski, Tristan Mack Wilds and many more seasoned actors, Quavo’s acting debut has been very pivotal in his career and seems to be opening up more creative possibilities after the loss of Takeoff.

Speaking on how he initially landed the role, Quavo said, “I was surprised. I’ve been going at Will [Packer] for a long time, for about four years now,” he recalled. “We’re good friends. I’ve been telling him to put me in something. He was just like, ‘Wait for the right time, wait for the right time.’ The right timing came, Praise This, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

When speaking on the likelihood of a gospel album ,Quavo said, “I wouldn’t mind, but I like working with gospel artists. I think that they feel that’s how they got it. And I got it out the mud in another different lane. But whenever we cross [paths] and get together, I think, ‘Yes, we should do something.’ I think I should do a collab, yeah.”

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