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Amanda Seales Calls Out Issa Rae in Explosive Club Shay Shay Interview

April 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Amanda Seales’ interview on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay has been causing a lot of discussion. Seales has always been an outspoken personality and isnt afraid of levying criticism. She has recently called out an article that criticized her for calling out Black Hollywood. Seales has expressed that she does not always feel welcome in Black Hollywood spaces. She had commented on how it felt to not be invited to the NAACP Image Awards despite being a part of the industry. Now, Seales has opened up about being allegedly mistreated by Issa Rae.

Seales was one of the stars of Issa Rae’s HBO comedy Insecure which the show ran for five seasons. On Club Shay Shay she commented on the rumors of there being tension between herself and Rae. She went on to tell her side of the story, expressing how she was mistreated during the filming of the acclaimed show. The actor and comedian said she felt alienated by Rae and the rest of the cast. Her comments have sparked a discussion about Seales and Rae’s relationship.

Amanda Seales Explains Issa Rae Beef

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Seales said in the Shannon Sharpe interview that Rae never felt she was “needed” on Insecure. She also mentioned Rae never promoted her show Get Your Life, even though Rae produced it through her production company. Seales also said of Rae, “She didn’t feel like I deserved to be protected. I’m only giving a portion of the situation. But that was my experience.” She continued, “And nonetheless, I have still always protected her because I felt like it was my responsibility to do so. But it is not.” Seales says she was never empowered by Rae like she supposedly empowers other Black women.

She clarified she knows how important Issa Rae’s role is in Hollywood, saying, “I’m not interested in getting a $100 million production deal. That’s not a life that I want for myself. But I know that her role is very important.” The Amanda Seales appearance on Club Shay Shay is another viral interview for Shannon Sharpe. Sharpe has received less than glowing reviews about his performance in the interview.

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Harvey Weinstein’s New York Rape Conviction Overturned With New Trial Ordered By Court

April 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 conviction on felony sex offense charges was reversed by New York’s highest court on Thursday, and a new trial was ordered. That does not, however, imply that the film producer will be leaving prison any time soon. The New York Court of Appeals flipped Weinstein’s conviction, citing nonpertinent testimonies from women not involved with the current case. The argument in his New York case being dismissed is that information from other accusations ultimately rendered a guilty conviction. The court has ordered a new trial.

Weinstein will remain in prison for the time being. Weinstein has been serving a 23-year sentence in a New York prison following his conviction on charges of criminal sex acts against a film production assistant in 2006. Charges also included a charge of rape in the third degree for an alleged attack on an actress in 2013. Weinstein has always insisted on his innocence. He made a public apology for his decades of behavior in the industry but denied all charges against him.

Harvey Weinstein Still Behind Bars For The Time Being

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 29: Former film producer Harvey Weinstein listens in court during a pre-trial hearing for Weinstein, who was extradited from New York to Los Angeles to face sex-related charges at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on July 29, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. Weinstein is being arraigned on multiple rape charges stemming from incidents from 2004-2013 involving five women. (Photo by Etienne Laurent-Pool/Getty Images)

The New York Court of Appeals said of the ruling this morning, “We conclude that the trial court erroneously admitted testimony of uncharged, alleged prior sexual acts against persons other than the complainants of the underlying crimes because that testimony served no material non-propensity purpose.” The courts have ordered a new trial to remedy the issue of the first. There is currently no proposed date for a new trial to begin. The New York District Attorney’s office is currently embattled with former U.S. President Donald Trump. All in all, it might take a while.

Weinstein was a respected movie producer behind films like Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction. Weinstein always had a less-than-positive reputation in Hollywood, with stories about abuses of power and authority over films being known. In 2022, Weinstein was found guilty in Los Angeles of a second rape and given a 16-year jail term. Additionally, on the West Coast, Weinstein was cleared of all charges stemming from one of the women who provided testimony during the 2020 New York trial. Overall, Weinstein is still in prison, and the status of a new New York trial is up in the air.

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Tiffany Haddish Celebrates 6 Months Sober After Second DUI

April 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tiffany Haddish was arrested and hit with her second DUI in November 2023. Her latest charges were dropped as the comedian entered a plea deal. The charges were dropped to a misdemeanor. Haddish was sentenced to a year of summary probation and was ordered to complete a driver’s education program. She also was required to commit to 40 hours of community service. The multifaceted star has been dealing with the fallout of her legal problems for months. Though the situation has been hard, Tiffany Haddish has denied spiraling. Now, she is expressing the positive changes she has made in her life.

Haddish is celebrating a significant milestone in her journey. Haddish is now six months Sober following her DUI. This achievement is a testament to her determination to turn things around. Sobriety is a serious achievement and a much-needed landmark for Haddish. In a sit down with PEOPLE, Haddish discussed her journey of sobriety and how it has changed her life. She also discussed adapting to a celibate lifestyle in the interview.

Tiffany Haddish Discusses Her Sobriety

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Since her second DUI and legal battle, Tiffany Haddish decided to turn her life around. She eliminated alcohol and sexual intercourse completely from her life. Haddish spoke of her sobriety, saying, “I’m very sober. I haven’t had a drink since [the incident]. When I sit back and look at my life, everything that’s crazy that’s happened is because somebody or myself had alcohol in their system.” She acknowledged the problem that had led her into difficult situations and completely cut it out. She spoke about her celibate lifestyle going hand in hand with sobriety, saying With alcohol [my mind] would just be like ‘You’re horny, let’s just do it.’”

Clearly, Haddish is attempting to better herself. She has been steeped in controversy even outside of her two DUI arrests. Haddish recently revealed she created a burner account on Twitter to clap back at people criticizing her. She has also had to deal with shade from Katt Williams, whose comments called into question her career. Overall, it’s good to see Tiffany Haddish making positive decisions.

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DC Young Fly Booed During His Performance In Atlantic City

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DC Young Fly has been dealing with a lot of tragedy in the past year. Recently, he said that he’s constantly thinking about his late girlfriend, Jacky O, with whom he shared three children. Jacky Oh passed away due to complications she experienced during surgery. It has been a hard event for fans and DC Young Fly to get over. Young Fly also had recently been grieving the loss of other family members, including his cousin Erica Robinson, in 2020. Through it all, DC Young Fly says he was putting all his energy into his faith and is adamant it will pull him through.

The comedian has recently been performing and trying out new material. Trying out new material on the road is what comedians do. They are able to see what works and what doesn’t, which helps refine their act. This did not go over very well for DC Young Fly. He was recently booed in Atlantic City, and the video has hit social media and has people talking. Young Fly has also responded to the incident.

DC Young Fly’s New Material Recives Boos

😵‍💫 — The video is very awkward as the room that is packed with people is completely silent. The boos start ringing in, and it gets bad. The individual recording constantly says, “They are booing him,” and they “feel so bad for him.” To his Credit, DC Young Fly stood tall and completed his act amongst the boos. His standing up and perseverance earned him a couple of loud cheers amongst the unrest from the crowd. The comedian responded on Twitter and said, “when u speak about GOD, u, gon disturb some folks, but guess what!!!????? Im comin back and YU GON HEAR DIS AGAIN.”

DC Young Fly is incorporating more of his faith into his act. He said of people not responding to his new act “Imagine people wantin u to crash out… literally sayin lose ya mind go off the deep end… thats wat we want !!!! Yu gotta stay prayed up out here!!” He continued on Twitter, “Everybody aint found there purpose and dats ok!! But long as u sent them in the right direction thats all that matter.” Young Fly is continuing his tour, and nothing is going to stop him from doing what feels right to him.

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Alec Baldwin Smacked Protestors Phone Out Of Her Hand After Coffee-Shop Confrontation

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Alec Baldwin is shown slapping the phone of a pro-Palestine demonstrator who approached him in a coffee shop in New York in a new video. The video was shared on social media by an interview show that supports protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza. Alec Baldwin can be seen getting increasingly irritated by the confrontation in the coffee shop. Alec Baldwin’s reaction and the confrontation have sparked quite a stir on social media.

Baldwin has recently pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter after a grand jury indicted him for his involvement in the accidental death on the set of Rust. The cinematographer of his film Rust was accidentally shot by a pro-gun that was loaded with live ammunition. Baldwin has been on trial for his alleged involvement in the tragic story. The allegations and charges were initially withdrawn. But earlier this year, a grand jury decided to re-indict the renowned actor. An FBI report indicating that Baldwin’s gun could not have fired without the trigger being pressed is a significant piece of evidence that the motion opposes.

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Baldwin refused the protestor’s demands to say “free Palestine” and asked the coffee shop employees to call the police. Baldwin then opened and held the door for the protestors and gestured for them to leave the establishment. The protestor continued her contraction of the famous actor, and Baldwin continued to gesture for them to leave. Baldwin asked the protestor, “Can you do me one quick favor?” then smacking her phone out of her hand. The protestor repeatedly asked, “Free Palestine, Alec, just one time, and I’ll leave you alone. I’ll leave you alone, I swear, just say free Palestine one time.” The protestor also brought up Baldwin’s current legal troubles, being charged with manslaughter.

Baldwin has had run-ins with pro-Palestine protestors before, which is probably why he was confronted in the coffee shop. In December, Baldwin did the confronting as he angrily went up to protesters in Manhattan, telling them to “shut the f— up.” Baldwin was then escorted away by the police at the rally. As Baldwin was led away by police, the crowds started asking him about the Rust shooting, mocking the actor’s involvement. Overall, Baldwin is involved in another negative situation.

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Michael Jackson’s Iconic Neverland Ranch Is Getting Updated For an Upcoming Biopic

April 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Michael Jackson’s famous estate, Neverland Ranch, is getting revamped. The ranch is getting updated for the upcoming biopic of Michael Jackson, which is in production. The ranch has been pictured with a bunch of fairground rides, a hot-air balloon ride, and even a train. Filming took place this past Friday on location and featured a ton of extras working as vendors and people enjoying the backyard theme park. The upcoming biopic stars Michael’s nephew Jaafar Jackson as his uncle.

Michael Jackson stopped living at the ranch in 2003. He left the estate after Sheriff deputies executed a search warrant related to the child molestation case he was being investigated for. Jackson never returned to the ranch, but it stayed in the family. After his death in 2000, his estate still co-owned the Ranch. Ron Burkle purchased the ranch in 2020 for a reported $22 million. There is a renewed interest in Jackson’s life now that fans are anticipating the biopic, which will be released in Spring 2025.

Michael Jackson Biopic Brings Back Neverland Ranch

LOS OLIVOS, CA – NOVEMBER 18 : An aerial photo shows a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s vehicle in front of singer Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch November 18, 2003 outside of Santa Barbara, California. Police armed with a search warrant swarmed Jackson’s sprawling home in the Santa Ynez Valley. One media report said the warrant was tied to allegations brought by a 12-year-old boy. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

The King of Pop will be portrayed by his nephew Jaafar Jackson in the Michael Jackson biopic, which is supported by the Jackson Estate and will include several of the King of Pop’s classics. Earlier this month, at Lionsgate’s CinemaCon panel, a first-look trailer for the film was shown. The film is only halfway through production but was a big talking point and success at the movie conference. Additionally, the movie will follow Michael from his early years as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 to his father Joe Jackson’s abuse. It will explore his purchase of Neverland Ranch and the making of his iconic song “Thriller.” The film will capture everything until his unexpected death on June 25, 2009.

The film is officially titled Michael. The movie is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Michaels’s Nephew Jafaar as his uncle, Academy Award nominee Coleman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Michaels’s Father, and Nia Long as his mother, Katherine. Furthermore, the film also features Kat Graham as Diana Ross and Miles Teller as John Branca. Overall, It is projected to be one of the biggest films of 2025.

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Katt Williams Drops Trailer For New Stand Up Special Coming To Netflix

April 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Katt Williams is back with another stand-up special months after an incredible Club Shay Shay interview. The comedian caused an uproar in multiple industries with his performance in Shannon Sharpe’s interview series. KAtt Williams called out everyone he had beef with and shared his insights into various personal and otherwise issues. Williams took shots at Cedric The Entertainer, Steve Harvey, and many more, airing out the entertainment industry. The interview took social media by storm, and the repercussions are still being discussed to this day.

Many of the individuals Katt Williams called out have responded. Ludacris recently refuted Katt’s claims against him. Williams also clarified rumors about himself. Kevin Hart, one of the big names Williams took shots at, is still responding to the Club Shay Shay interview. For example, he shot down the rumor that he helped out the Migos amid financial struggles. Now, four months after the interview that shook social media, Katt is back with a brand new stand-up special on Netflix.

Katt Williams Takes Us Backstage In Netflix Special Trailer

The special, Woke Foke, is directed by Troy Miller, with whom Katt Williams has previously collaborated. This is Williams’s third stand-up special with Netflix and is the follow-up to World War III, which premiered last year on the streamer. The special was filmed as part of Netflix’s comedy event, Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Fest. It will be screened at the festival at the YouTube theater in Inglewood, California.

Katt Williams went straight back to work after rocking the world in his incredible interview. The comedian has been touring on the road for months. Clearly, Williams had this special in mind, and fans will get to see what he has been working on. Williams’s stand-up specials are always a must-see for comedy fans, and this one will not be any different. A true showman, he looks like he is pulling out all the stops in the trailer. We know he isn’t afraid to speak his mind, so what he decides to talk about will be interesting. Fans will be tuning in to see if he has any thoughts on the outsized response to his interview with Shannon Sharpe.

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Eddie Griffin Shares His Diddy Raid Conspiracy Theory

April 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Eddie Griffin has some interesting thoughts on the Diddy raids. Griffin is an accomplished comedian and actor and one to always speaks his mind. Previously, Griffin clowned the Diddy situation, incorporating the drama into his stand-up comedy. Griffin is no stranger to controversy. The comedian is routinely saying things that land him in hot water. Now, Griffin has explained what he believes to be going on. Griffin thinks there is way more going on than what we are seeing.

Diddy’s legal drama hit a new peak when Homeland Security raided two of his mansions. The raid is a part of the continued federal sex trafficking investigation. The allegations continue to roll in, with many breaking their silence on Diddy. The ball started rolling in November when his ex-Cassie filed a lawsuit accusing the mogul of sexual assault, among other abuses. Fans have been watching the situation, and it continues to develop as the weeks drag on. Diddy has yet to be charged with anything, and the waiting game continues. Eddie Griffin is going to give his two cents, no matter what.

Eddie Griffin Details His Diddy Downfall Conspiracy Theory

Eddie Griffin believes that the Diddy house raids were staged as some sort of ploy from music executives to sacrifice Diddy. Additionally, he accuses Clive Davis of UMG of orchestrating the takedown of Diddy. Griffin explains that UMG used the raids and their connections to secure potential pieces of blackmail that could be used against them. Furthermore, he cites the show of force Homeland Security used, implying it was overkill. Griffin also claims Diddy knew the raids were going to happen and prepared for it. Diddy was also accused of fleeing to a secluded island when the raid went down.

Ultimately, it’s just more speculation. Griffin’s accusations are a conspiracy theory and should probably be taken lightly despite how convincing the comedian can be. At the end of the day, Griffin is an entertainer, and that’s what he’s doing. Griffin joins the likes of 50 Cent, who continues to throw shots at Diddy as the investigation is carried out. The circus around Diddy doesn’t look like it’s going to end any time soon.

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Billy Dee Williams Teases Donald Glover Lightly Over Lando Calrissian Character

March 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Billy Dee Williams brought Lando Calrissian to life in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, entering the minds and hearts of Star Wars fans everywhere since. But amid reports of the development of a new movie based on Cloud City’s suave administrator and eventual Rebel general, he had some light teasing to do to the character’s young interpreter, Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino. Moreover, Glover portrayed Lando in Solo: A Star Wars Story in 2018, and his take on a younger version of the character was pretty well-acclaimed despite other issues folks had with Solo. Yet Billy Dee thinks that the entertainer’s performance stands on his massive shoulders.

“I had a nice little lunch with him,” Billy Dee Williams told Radio Times magazine of Donald Glover. “He’s a delightful young man. Extremely talented. But I don’t see him… I mean, when it comes to Lando Calrissian, there’s only one Lando Calrissian. I created that character.” However, he knows that Lando has to evolve with a new generation, so he offered Glover some advice to be more charming and mold the character to a new audience, set of demands, and artistic approach in the narrative. As the 86-year-old remarked, he already defined Lando in the 20th century, and now it’s time for Gambino to do the same for the 21st century.

Donald Glover At A Solo Screening

Billy Dee Williams Donald Glover Comments Film News — NEW YORK, NY – MAY 21: Donald Glover attends a screening of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” hosted by The Cinema Society with Nissan & FIJI Water at SVA Theater on May 21, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage/Getty Images)

Not only that, but Billy Dee Williams also suggested that there’s one way that Disney could convince him to return to the role. “Pay me a lot of money and I’ll sell my soul,” he told the publication. For those unaware, the entertainment company already did so for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, for which the New York City native reprised his iconic portrayal of Lando Calrissian 36 years after his last appearance as the character in 1983’s Return of the Jedi. We’ll see if he ever sells his soul again.

Meanwhile, Childish Gambino is working on possibly remastering and re-releasing his 2020 album 3.15.20. While that’s only based on social media teases, a lot of folks are expecting new music from him very soon. But if you’re more into the 40-year-old’s screen work, there’s plenty more where that came from as of late. For more news and the latest updates on Billy Dee Williams and Donald Glover, stick around on HNHH.

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Jack Black Is Ready To Work With Britney Spears Right Freaking Now: ‘I’m Waiting By The Phone’

March 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jack Black and Kyle Gass (a.k.a. the melodious duo known as Tenacious D) dropped a cover of Britney Spears‘ debut hit “… Baby One More Time” on social media last week, which naturally, melted the faces of anyone who watched it. The cover was a match made in heaven, and Black is definitely ready to take things to the next level.

While walking the red carpet for Kung Panda 4, Black made it abundantly clear that the D is ready to collaborate with Britney at the drop of a hat. Just say the word, and they’re there.

“Britney, if you’re watching, I love you. I love the song,” Black told Entertainment Tonight. “I’m here! I’m ready when you are. I’m waiting by the phone. I got kicks! I don’t quite have Britney kicks, but you know, I got some moves.”

Black also hopes Britney saw the cover and liked what she saw.

“We’re very proud of it, [and] I hope you like it, too,” Black said.

The Tenacious D cover has already racked up over 3 million likes thanks to Black absolutely going for it. You can watch his madcap performance below complete with Gass pulling off his best dance moves in the background and the words “Baby” written across Black’s knuckle in this hilariously badass cover of a stone-cold classic:

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Kung Fu Panda 4 opens in theaters on March 8.

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