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‘James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy’ Special Set for BET

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BET News and Entertainment Tonight will honor the late James Earl Jones with a special tribute, BET News & ET Present James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy, premiering Thursday, Sept. 12, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET+. The special will celebrate the life and career of the EGOT-winning actor, featuring archival footage and never-before-seen interviews from various stages of his remarkable journey.

Entertainment Tonight was present on the set of many of Jones’ most significant projects and captured unique moments that will be showcased in the special. Deadline reveals, highlights include his unforgettable voice work as Darth Vader in Star Wars and Mufasa in The Lion King. The tribute will also reflect on his profound impact on Broadway and Hollywood, featuring new interviews with colleagues and friends who were part of his storied career.

An encore presentation of James Earl Jones: Life and Legacy will air on Sunday, Sept. 15, at noon ET/PT on BET.

James Earl Jones at the age of 93. The Independent Artist Group confirmed his death to Deadline. A cause of death was not revealed.

Born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, James Earl Jones has risen to become one of America’s most distinguished actors. He is renowned for his deep, resonant voice and remarkable versatility. His early years were marked by a childhood stutter, which he overcame through poetry and acting, laying the foundation for a legendary career.

Jones made his mark in the 1950s with powerful stage performances, including notable roles in Shakespeare’s Othello and A Lesson from Aloes. His cinematic debut came in 1964 with Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, establishing him as a formidable force in film.

He is perhaps most celebrated for his iconic voice roles, including Darth Vader in the Star Wars saga and Mufasa in Disney’s The Lion King. His extensive filmography also features acclaimed works such as The Great White Hope, which earned him a Tony Award and an Academy Award nomination, and Field of Dreams.

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Fat Joe on Super Bowl Performance Announcement: ‘It Ain’t Just One Man’s Decision’

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The Super Bowl halftime show is causing a stir as some segments of Hip-Hop and its fans think Lil Wayne should take the stage instead of Kendrick Lamar in Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans.

With some pointing the finger at JAY-Z, Fat Joe offers a different take.

“Years ago the beef with the NFL was Black people weren’t represented,” Fat Joe said. “”They brought out Dr. Dre, Eminem, everybody, number one ratings. Yeah JAY-Z’s a big voice but he has to go through the NFL ranks, Roger Goodell, and all that. It ain’t just one man’s decision.

“How about if he wasn’t doing these shows it would be no Hip-Hop. It never was Hip-Hop.”

You can hear Joey Crack’s perspective below.

With widespread support that Lil Wayne should have the Super Bowl stage in NOLA, Drake posted images online. It is worth noting that Drake’s current foe, Kendrick Lamar, has the Super Bowl spot.

Kendrick Lamar’s selection as the Super Bowl halftime performer has rubbed members of the Hip-Hop community the wrong way. Many, including Wayne’s engineer, Marasciullo, believe it should have been Lil Wayne.

“Confused. Disappointed. Angry. But most of all, inspired,” Marasciullo wrote. “Will never again be in a position or have the 🐐 in a position where we are at the mercy of someone else’s decision. We will make the decisions.”

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Kendrick Lamar will take center stage at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL made the announcement today, sparking excitement for the globally anticipated performance.

Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, founder of Roc Nation, praised Lamar’s influence: “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision… His impact will be felt for years to come.”

Seth Dudowsky, Head of Music at the NFL, echoed this sentiment, saying, “Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar… Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately shake the very foundation of hip-hop.”

Apple Music’s Oliver Schusser emphasized the excitement: “Apple is thrilled to bring this show, starring the absolutely incomparable Kendrick Lamar, to fans worldwide with Apple Music’s industry-leading Spatial Audio quality.”

Lamar, a Grammy and Emmy-winning artist and co-founder of pgLang, continues to redefine hip-hop, earning accolades like a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album DAMN. and his chart-topping collaborations earlier this year.

PgLang will creatively direct Lamar’s Super Bowl performance, which will be produced by DPS. Roc Nation’s Jesse Collins will serve as executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton will serve as director.

Apple Music’s ongoing partnership with the NFL and Roc Nation has already produced record-breaking halftime shows. With Kendrick Lamar at the helm, this year’s performance is set to be another groundbreaking moment in Super Bowl history.

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Meagan Good Reportedly Fronting the Bill for Jonathan Majors Life

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Meagan Good is reportedly holding down her man. According to The Jasmine Brand, she is stepping in to assist her bae, Jonathan Majors, with his life expenses following his legal issues.

An insider says Good supported Majors after his court case for allegedly abusing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.

“Meagan pays for everything,” a source said. “They really wanted this dog, and she got stuck paying the $75,000 training bill. Like, that’s crazy!”

The source added, “No one knows what Meagan sees in this guy. If things keep up this way, she may not be able to pay her mortgage.”

Jonathan Majors is ready to marry Meagan Good. While strolling in California, he was shocked when asked about his plans before answering, “Hell yes.”

Majors revealed additional possibilities for their union, including family support and the possibility of a movie with Good. You can see the moment below.

Earlier this summer, Meagan Good discussed her new film “Divorce in the Black,” during Tuesday’s episode of “Hoda and Jenna.” The conversation got good, pun intended. She opened up about her relationship with Jonathan Majors. She highlighted the “support” they provide each other and addressed the controversy surrounding their relationship. See, isn’t that what it’s supposed to be about? Support.

“The support that we’ve been able to give each other, the pouring into each other, the honest conversations, the love, the respect, just the care and the thoughtfulness—it’s just been really wonderful,” Good shared during the interview. 

Good revealed that many advised her to delay publicizing their relationship due to Majors’ legal issues. Despite considering their advice, she ultimately decided to follow her judgment:

“One thing I know is that I can always look in the mirror when I trust my spirit, when I trust God, when I ask God, and when I move to the beat of my own drum… I can always look and say, ‘Okay, I’m proud of that.’”

Good further emphasized her sense of peace and harmony when following her own path. “No matter whatever happens, I have peace in my heart and have harmony in my heart. And it’s only when I do something based on someone else saying ‘well I think you should do this… I take everyone I love’s opinion into account, but at the end of the day, I’m the one who has to live my life.”

Here’s how Good wrapped it up, “I want to be responsible for the choices I make and want to live the life that I want to live.”

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SOURCE SPORTS: Tyreek Hill and His Agent Call for Officers to be Fired for Pregame Detainment

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Tyreek Hill and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, are calling for the officers involved in Hill’s arrest before a home game in Miami to be fired.

In case you missed it, Hill was pulled over outside the Miami Dolphins stadium for a moving violation, which escalated to Hill being pressed into the cement and detained. Dolphins lineman Calais Campbell was also detained, and body cam footage showed hostile officers throughout the exchange.

That was horrendous how they treated him. They didn’t treat him like a human being,” Rosenhaus said during an appearance on The Dan LeBetard show. “There’s no place for [those] police officers to be on the force.”

In a statement from Hill’s attorney, Julius B. Collins, to TMZ, the star wide receiver calls for the officer’s badges: “We are of the opinion that the officer’s use of force was excessive, escalating and reckless. We are demanding that the officer be terminated effective immediately.”

The statement added, “While we are in no way accusing the officer of being racist, we are accusing the customs and practice of law enforcement from a historical standpoint of being discriminatory and oppressive to black and minority communities.

“we cannot ignore this fact and remain silent on the issue just because it’s a tough conversation.”

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RiTchie And FearDorian Cast A Hazy Spell With New Single “CC Me”

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RiTchie is a singular hip hop talent. He sounds like a narcoleptic Earl Sweatshirt. He sounds like he’s trying not to laugh while he’s rapping. Lots of eccentricities that would be a disaster with another artist, and yet, he makes them work. RiTchie’s talents require a very specific sonic foundation to work, and fortunately, FearDorian knows the right buttons to push. The rapper and producer are linking up for an entire EP, and their new single, “CC Me,” has our expectations sky high. The beat isn’t particularly unique, nor is RiTchie’s subject matter, but together they blend into something singular.

The goofy vocal sample at the top of the song says it all. These two don’t take themselves serious. RiTchie likens himself to Ken Griffey, Jr. is the most unenthused manner possible, but the rhyme scheme he dishes out is undeniable. He flows effortlessly over this very start-and-stop drum pattern. Have fun trying to determine what RiTchie is talking about from one bar to the next. It’s a word salad of slick lines and clever punchlines. It’s worth noting, though, that “CC Me” is the opening track on the upcoming EP Quiet Warp Express. One can assume that RiTchie and FearDorian have an overarching concept in mind given the driving theme that gets introduced at the tail end of the song. We’re excited to see where this goes.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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RiTchie And FearDorian Prove To Have Unique Chemistry

Quotable Lyrics:

You nitpicking, I’m letting it flow
Grippy, I’m taking it home
CC me, I’m ready to go (I’m worried about you RiTchie)
They talking bread got my little pupils glued

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Kenny Mason Shows Surprising Versatility On “4daPUPS” EP

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There hasn’t been a term coined for the kind of rapper Kenny Mason is. He occupies the same space as breakout stars like JID and Isaiah Rashad, which is to say, lyrical but endlessly melodic. There’s a smooth element to Mason’s music that sets him apart from most emcees his age. It was the case with his catchy 2020 single, “Chevron,” and it proves to be the case with the 4daPUPS EP. Mason decided to drop this brief three song project on Soundcloud, so it will unfortunately fly under the radar of most fans. That said, it’s well worth your time.

The opening track, “Scary Sh*t,” is classic Kenny Mason. The beat is spooky and soulful, and the vocal loop is destined to get stuck in your head. “Scary Sh*t” has an infectious tempo, and the rapper keeps pace with a flow that feels both urgent and incredibly at ease. It’s a great table setter for the reflective songs that follow. “Proud” slows things down, and gives Kenny Mason’s lyrics a chance to take center stage. The guitar loop gets a little ponderous, but it’s still solid. The final track, “Leap Straight Off,” is going to be a surprise for most. Mason decides to go alternative with it, and deliver an acoustic ballad right out of the Nirvana playbook. It’s jarring, but it showcases how versatile the rapper can really be.

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Kenny Mason Goes Acoustic On The EP’s Closer

4daPUPS Tracklist:

  1. Scary Sh*t
  2. Proud
  3. Leap Straight Off

Read More: Kenny Mason Gears Up For New Album With Two Singles “Jumpin In” & “Us”

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