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“White Men Can’t Jump” Trailer Stars Jack Harlow As Basketball Player Billy Hoyle

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Less than a year ago, the news broke that Jack Harlow was cast as the leading man in the forthcoming White Men Can’t Jump reboot. Previously it was Woody Harrelson who brought the beloved character Billy Hoyle to life, but he’s made it clear that he co-signs the rapper as his replacement. Today (February 5), the movie’s first trailer arrived, giving audiences their first look at his big acting debut.

Jack Harlow attends 2022 Harper’s Bazaar ICONS & Bloomingdale’s 150th Anniversary on September 09, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

The “WHAT’S POPPIN” stars opposite Sinqua Walls in the reboot. As the preview begins, Skee-lo’s “I Wish” blasts while we’re introduced to the two stars in character. “I probably should have asked this earlier, but how much cash do you have on you?” the Kentucky native asks his friend as they stand in front of a basketball net.

“Did you not bring enough money to cover this game?” Walls’ character responds back, the concern in his eyes evident. “I brought like $80… Minus $60,” Harlow sheepishly admits while two menacing-looking men watch from the side. Elsewhere in the 30-second clip, we see some of the recording artist’s baller skills, which he worked hard to improve upon – specifically at Kawhi Leonard’s request.

So far, Twitter users seem to be mostly optimistic about White Men Can’t Jump. While some obviously still have their doubts, others are eager to see if the 24-year-old could potentially appear in other future projects. “I’m intrigued because I like Jack Harlow,” one person wrote this afternoon. “Script will depict his performance.”

“Sorry, I don’t see the same personality and charisma that Snipes and Harrelson had,” another user argued. “I’ll pass. Hope I’m wrong.” Someone else, still, brought a close friend of the rapper’s into the conversation. “Jack Harlow makes better skits with Druski than that WMCJ trailer,” they quipped.

Apart from the new trailer, things have been relatively quiet on Harlow’s front as of late. In mid-December, sources said that he and Dua Lipa have struck up a romantic relationship after he named a song after her on his sophomore album last year. At the time, the English songstress didn’t seem to reciprocate his interest, but that all may have changed.

Unfortunately, we haven’t heard any updates on their status as a couple lately. As the White Men Can’t Jump premiere nears closer, though, it’s possible we may see them take over the red carpet together. Read all about the rumoured young lovers here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Adam Sandler Teases “Insane” 340-Page Script For Next Safdie Brothers Collab

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Adam Sandler says that his next film with Josh and Benny Safdie is “insane.” Sandler discussed the group’s follow-up to 2017’s Uncut Gems during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

“They’ve been writing this movie we’re supposed to do together for a couple years. They just write hundreds and hundreds of pages,” Sandler told the outlet. “I’ll read them and I’ll say, ‘I like the part when this…’ And they’ll be like, ‘Oh, that’s not in it anymore. We did a whole other thing. We’re going to send you a new draft.’ They just don’t stop writing and thinking and coming at every angle they can, and this movie we’re going to do is pretty amazing.”

HOLLYWOOD – MAY 28: Actor Adam Sandler speaks to a fan during the “You Don’t Mess With The Zohan” film premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on May 28, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Sandler further added: “The first draft of the new one was 340 pages! It was insane and it was great.” While Sandler and the Safdie brothers have kept quiet about details regarding the film, Deadline reports that the story is set in the world of high-end card collecting. The untitled project could begin filming as early as Q2 2023.

Sandler previously discussed the project during a discussion with Entertainment Weekly back in April 2022. At the time, he said: “Their work ethic is bananas. They’re always working, always writing, always thinking. I don’t know what I can tell you, but it’s gonna be very exciting. It’s different. But I don’t want them to ever say, ‘What the hell did you tell him that for?’ So I’ll just let them talk [about it].”

He continued: “I love these guys, I love ’em. I mean, they’re incredible filmmakers… Of course, I would die to work with them again, because it’s a brand new feeling. But the funniest thing is when I would say to the Safdies, ‘Your future is so bright,’ they didn’t want to talk about that. They were like, ‘I just like ‘Gems,’ man.’ They just were so deep in it.”

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JID And Lute Share The First Taste Of The ‘Creed III’ Soundtrack With Their Powerful Collab, ‘Ma Boy’

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On the first single from the official soundtrack to Creed III, JID and Lute step into the ring, hyping each other up on the energetic track, “Ma Boy.” The song features the Dreamville labelmates giving each other encouragement, as they put on their boxing gloves and get ready for an epic fight.

“Boy, boy, that’s my brother, so play it cool / He a fool, a tool, a loose screw / Pickin’ on me, ain’t no pick and choose / Either way that you look, it’s a lose-lose,” raps JID on his first verse.

Soon after, Lute joins in, matching JID’s energy, rapping, “You know that we ain’t the same / You know how I got these stripes / They know I’m rooted in blood / Y’all just be lit of the hype, you know this really my life.”

The soundtrack to the third installment of the Creed series will be executive produced by Dreamville, alongside Proximity Media (Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, Archie Davis), Outlier Society (Michael B. Jordan) and Executive Music Producer Frank Brim. In the past, the soundtrack to the second film was produced by Mike Will Made-It, and the first by Kevin Weaver.

The Creed III soundtrack will arrive next month, in tandem with the movie’s premiere.

In the meantime, you can stream “Ma Boy” here.

The Creed III soundtrack is out 3/3 via Dreamville and Interscope.

Taylor Lautner Thought Taylor Swift And Kanye West’s Infamous VMAs Moment Was Just A Bit Until He Saw Swift’s Face

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The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards are remembered for exactly one thing: Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech to shout out Beyoncé. A less-remembered detail about that VMAs moment is that Taylor Lautner was on that stage, too, as he presented the award to Swift. Now, he has looked back on that day and revealed what was going through his head at the time.

In a recent episode of The Squeeze podcast, the host (Lautner’s wife, who is also named Taylor Lautner) asked if there was a moment Lautner would like to go back and change and he responded, “Probably the 2009 VMAs when I presented the award to Taylor and was unaware that the Kanye thing was not a skit.”

The host noted Lautner and Swift were publicly in a relationship at the time. Lautner continued, “I presented the award to her. I took five steps back and was standing five feet behind her. Kanye jumps up on to the stage. I could barely hear it, I can’t see them. I’m just assuming this whole thing was a practiced and rehearsed skit, because why else would Kanye West be jumping up on the stage interrupting Taylor Swift? It just didn’t make sense. If you look back at it, I’m actually caught laughing and giggling at them. […] He jumped off, she finished. The second she turned back around and I saw her face for the first time, I was like, ‘Oh. This… that wasn’t good.’”

Watch the Taylor Lautners recount the incident below.

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Dreamville Announces “Creed III” Soundtrack

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When both music and movie fans can rejoice, those moments can make for some of the best in a year for pop culture. While many teased and spoke about this crossover, its confirmation is setting those high expectations up. Dreamville just announced their soundtrack for Creed III, the next franchise installment. Moreover, the film is directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan, who previously teased the team-up. “I’m probably gonna get in trouble,” he expressed at ComplexCon. “Dreamville is executive producing this album.” Now, after that insider scoop, the dominant hip-hop label confirmed their big moment.

While Jordan’s likely over the moon about the crossover, it didn’t stop acting and directing at the same time to be difficult for him. “It’s torture, but at the same time, it’s so much fun,” he told Collider in an interview. “It was the challenge of accomplishing it all, with the multitasking nature of developing the story, trying to stay in shape, and giving all the departments what they individually needed, to go do their job.” However, maybe one of the many hats he wore was also making sure this soundtrack felt right. While no one from either camp has yet commented on it at length, some of Dreamville’s camp hyped up its Instagram reveal in its comments. For example, Bas commented a punching emoji, while Morray posted two fire emojis.

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 31: Michael B. Jordan, Minority Shareholder of AFC Bournemouth, wears a AFC Bournemouth scarf as they look on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Crystal Palace at Vitality Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Still, the soundtrack will likely fit well when paired with the on-and-off-screen themes of perseverance and dedication. “It’s really hard to put into words,” the director and actor shared. “Every day was a struggle, but honestly, it was the team of people that I had around me that got me through it. You’ve really gotta surround yourself with the right help, so that you can focus on the things you need to focus on. Sometimes that’s doing two things at one time, or three things at one time. It’s just part of the job.

“Once you step behind the camera,” he continued, “the undertaking that it is, from the outside looking in, it’s tough.” However, through that hard work and passion, we’re probably getting something very special soon from these creatives. Are you excited for Dreamville’s soundtrack for Creed III? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for updates on movie and music crossovers and the much anticipated Creed III.

Tiffany Haddish Isn’t Concerned With Critics Who Don’t Want Her In “Girls Trip 2”

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For years, fans have been petitioning for a sequel to Girls Trip, and last week, it was confirmed that Pt. 2 was happening. It’s a bittersweet revelation for some fans as Tiffany Haddish’s controversy still looms. The award-winning comedian and Aries Spears faced a child molestation lawsuit by two siblings who performed in a pedophile comedy skit with the pair. The backlash was heavy after the video resurfaced, and following the scandal, Haddish admitted she “lost everything.” The lawsuit was later dropped, and her accusers released a statement saying they knew she didn’t mean any harm.

“They say it every year, and I look forward to it,” Haddish told a paparazzo of a potential Girls Trip 2. The pushy photographer continued to follow the actress down the street. He brought up Haddish’s recent controversy and mentioned that some people want to see her replaced. When he asked for her response, she said, “I don’t have an opinion.”

LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 13: Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall and Queen Latifah attend the Premiere Of Universal Pictures’ “Girls Trip” at Regal LA Live Stadium 14 on July 13, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images)
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Further, the actress more than welcomed any opportunity to reunite with her girls Trip co-stars. “I will do anything with those women,” Haddish added. “I love those people. I love everybody that works on that. We had a blast. They wanna work with me? I wanna work with them.”

Following the awkward exchange, the paparazzo told Haddish he wanted to see her in the sequel. She echoed his statement and said, “I would love to see that, too!” Before getting into her vehicle, she took a moment to speak about her critics. It’s something that she’s sensitive about, but it’s time for her to put the past in the past.

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“I can’t be concerned with what people think,” Haddish also stated. “I gotta be concerned about how I feel. When I look in the mirror, am I happy with what I see? Yes, ma’am. God made it, God did a good job, God knows the truth.”

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Nia Long Explains Comments On “Black Movies”

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Nia Long has explained her recent comments on not liking the term “Black movies.” She elaborated on the opinion during an appearance on The Daily Show with guest host Wanda Sykes.

“What I mean by that is, if we continue to practice this idea of separatism, we continue to divide,” Long said. “And I will always and forever hold my fist up because I understand the experience. But I also believe the more we understand about one another, and the more accepting we are of one another, this thing called art should be representative of all of us.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 12: Nia Long attends the Stage 6 and Screen Gems world premiere of “Missing” at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Los Angeles on January 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Long had originally told Buzzfeed that the idea of “Black movies” only serves to “hold us back.”

“I think terms like that hold us back,” Long said. “And I have to catch myself sometimes too, because I’m very proud of who I am.”

“When I use the word ‘Black,’ I don’t use it as a way to separate ourselves from anyone,” Long told the outlet. “I use it as a way to put an exclamation point behind our greatness, because I don’t think that it’s always been celebrated and recognized.”

She continued: “I’m here to represent who we are. And if you want to come along for the ride, everyone’s welcome!”

Nia Long’s latest film, You People, was released on Netflix on Friday. She stars alongside Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more. The story follows a young couple who deal with cultural clashes and generational divides.

Long recently revealed that she wants to work with Murphy on another rom-com at some point in the future.

Check out Nia Long’s comments on The Daily Show below.

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“The Batman Part II” Will See Robert Pattinson Return To The Big Screen In 2025

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Many were initially taken aback by Robert Pattinson landing the lead in the latest reboot of The Batman. Now that they’ve seen what he’s capable of in the suit, though, the world is eagerly awaiting the superhero film’s sequel.

A follow-up to the Matt Reeves-directed project was greenlit last April, and earlier this week, a release date was shared. As Variety reports, the earliest fans can expect to see the Twilight alum back in character alongside Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman will be in late 2025.

Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz attend “The Batman” World Premiere on March 01, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/FilmMagic)

The sequel’s synopsis remains under wraps for the time being. However, we do know it’s a part of DC’s new “Elseworlds” category. James Gunn previously announced that any film or television series that doesn’t fall in the main DC Universe will be a part of this realm, similar to their DC Comics section.

Other upcoming projects on the same roster include Joker: Folie à Deux via Todd Phillips. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, that movie is expected to arrive on October 4th, 2024. Additionally, there’s the ongoing animated series, Teen Titans Go! and a separate Superman film written by Ta-Nehisi Coates and produced by J.J. Abrams.

The latter of the two first made headlines in 2021 and has remained in active development since. At this time, executives are excitedly awaiting the arrival of a screenplay draft to review.

Pattinson and Reeves plan to continue their work with the DC Elseworlds Batman franchise. However, that doesn’t mean we won’t see someone else conquer the role in the DC Universe. Variety notes that a Batman & Robin movie is on the way for that category. It’s specifically based on “The Brave and Bold” comics.

For his part, the director also has another big project on his mind – Colin Farrell’s Penguin character spinoff series. Earlier this month, Reeves confirmed his plans to meet with Gunn to ensure that the “BatVerse” and the larger DC Universe don’t collide. Instead, he hopes the two stories are able to support each other.

Upon its debut, The Batman grossed $770 million worldwide at the box office. It’s currently available for streaming on HBO Max, or on Crave in Canada.

Are you excited for the sequel? Sound off in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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James Gunn Says Ezra Miller’s “The Flash” Is “One Of The Greatest Superhero Movies Ever”

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James Gunn says that Ezra Miller’s upcoming movie, The Flash, is “one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.” Additionally, his DC co-head, Peter Safran, says that the studio is “fully supportive” of Miller’s recovery. The two addressed the status of the film after the recent DC Universe slate presentation at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California.

“Ezra is completely committed to their recovery,” Safran said during the presentation. “We are fully supportive of that journey that they’re on right now. When the time is right, when they feel like they’re ready to have the discussion, we’ll all figure out what the best path forward is. But right now, they are completely focused on their recovery, and after our conversations with them over the last couple of months, it feels like they’re making enormous progress.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 04: Ezra Miller attends the ‘Justice League’ photocall at The College on November 4, 2017 in London. (Photo by Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

Gunn added: “I also think it’s important to point out that thousands of people worked on The Flash. These people dedicated the past few years of their lives to making something really special. Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, Christina Hodson, Michael Keaton and all of the other people that you know. To start making it as if a movie depends on this one person can be frustrating as a filmmaker.”

Miller has been making headlines for numerous erratic social media rants, arrests, and court appearances over the last many months. They’ve been accused of throwing a chair at a woman, grooming minors, and more. Regardless, the film is still scheduled to hit theaters on June 16.

Of what to expect, Gunn said: “I will say here that Flash is probably one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.”

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Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Announce “Bad Boys 4”

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Detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett are returning to the screen for Bad Boys 4.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will return for a new installment in the buddy-cop film series. Sony Pictures confirmed Bad Boys 4 is currently in pre-production following recent speculation. Chris Bremner handled the script and Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah returned as the directors.

It doesn’t come as much of a surprise that the duo will return to their beloved roles. Bad Boys For Life debuted in 2020 and brought in $59M in its opening weekend at the box office. However, there have been several delays in the past three years, though the infamous Oscars moment wasn’t one of them. Sony chairman Tom Rothman revealed that the film wasn’t held up due to the controversial incident.

“No. That was inaccurate,” Rothman said. “That movie’s been in development and still is. There weren’t any brakes to pump because the car wasn’t moving. That was a very unfortunate thing that happened, and I don’t think it’s really my place to comment, except to say that I’ve known Will Smith for many years, and I know him to be a good person. That was an example of a very good person having a very bad moment, in front of the world. I believe his apology and regret is genuine, and I believe in forgiveness and redemption.”

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 14: (L-R) Will Smith and Martin Lawrence attend the premiere of Columbia Pictures’ “Bad Boys For Life” at TCL Chinese Theatre on January 14, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Martin Lawrence echoed a similar sentiment afterward, confirming that they “got one more at least.”

In addition to Bad Boys 4, a report from The Sun indicated that Smith will also return to his role as Genie in the next Aladdin movie.