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Run-DMC Is Retiring From Music With Filmed Final Show For A Potential Netflix Documentary

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Move over, Elton John. Apparently, you’re not the only legacy act looking to bow out of the music industry with a farewell performance documentary. Pioneer hip-hop group Run-DMC is also looking to hang up their famous Adidas Superstars. The news comes just months after the 20th anniversary of the group’s late DJ, Master Jay’s tragic murder.

In a recent interview with Rock The Bells, emcees Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons spoke about the discussion to retire the group and the next steps.

McDaniels told the outlet, “People got understand this — is Dave Grohl still running around trying to be Nirvana? Is Sting still running around trying to be The Police? Are Paul and Ringo running around trying to be The Beatles? There’s enough life left for both of us. We can’t be Runcan’tC. without Jay.”

Although the group has successfully managed their appearances, performances, and collaborative opportunities as a duo, its core was certainly their DJ, Jam Master Jay. But the pair plans on putting down their Kangos with a larger-than-life final show.

McDaniels spoke out the plans stating, “The final show that we are ever going to do is going to be at Madison Square Garden in April. It’s going to be the last episode of the documentary we’re doing. ‘Cause it’s time for Run to go be Paul McCartney and me to be John Lennon. We done did what we could do. The show is going to be like ‘The Last Waltz’ by The Band.”

Fans can expect a long list of guest appearances, including Ice-T and Wu-Tang. According to the group, those who aren’t able to attend the show live the group will be filming the show with the intention of selling the rights to “Netflix or to the highest bidder.”

The official concert date has not yet been released.

“Girls Trip 2” Is A Go, Movie Will Reportedly Film In Ghana

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Good news for fans of the 2017 film Girls Trip – a sequel is finally on the way, according to writer/director/producer Tracy Oliver. The news came on Monday (January 23) as the creative was promoting her Amazon Prime series, Harlem.

While speaking with the press, she revealed that GT2 has officially been greenlit. Details are mostly tightly under wraps. However, she did reveal that the upcoming project will take audiences to an exciting new setting – Africa.

Oliver joked that her co-producer, Will Packer, “might kill [her]” as she spilled the tea. “We’re looking to set it in Ghana,” she specifically noted. Shortly after, Harlem actress Shoniqua Shandai provided another potential hit, yelling out “Afrochella!” upon hearing the good news.

Afterward, the director gave confirmation that her sequel will see the leading ladies attend the Coachella-inspired festival. In the past, artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Uncle Waffles have all taken the stage there. As a result, it’s entirely likely Girls Trip 2 will be jam-packed with infectious music.

As Okay Player notes, the production timeline is presently unknown. Seeing as the six-year anniversary of the original movie is quickly approaching, though, fans are eager for the creators to begin making moves as soon as possible.

The first Girls Trip grossed an impressive $140M at the box office worldwide with a $16M budget. Malcolm D. Lee sat in the director’s chair, and Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, and Tiffany Haddish were all cast as leads.

The latter of the four became a household name in comedy as a result of her work, and even previously admitted to using her paycheck from the film to pay off her house.

Tiffany Haddish visits the IMDb Portrait Studio at Acura Festival Village on Location at Sundance 2023 on January 23, 2023 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Corey Nickols/Getty Images for IMDb)

Prior to finding fame, Haddish experienced homelessness and didn’t want to risk repeating her past. At one point, the actress says she was living comfortably on $500 a month to ensure she could pay off her property.

Read all about that here, and let us know if you’re excited about Girls Trip 2 in the comments.

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Vivica Fox Is Ready For Another “Kill Bill” Film After SZA Visual

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There have been mentions of yet another installment in the Kill Bill franchise, and Vivica Fox is here for it. The veteran actress was featured in the first in the series, albeit briefly, as her character was gunned down by The Bride (played by Uma Thurman). Recently, SZA released the music video to her single “Kill Bill,” and the visual was not only inspired by the movie but hosted a feature from Fox.

“Quentin, let’s go!” she told Variety when questioned about a new Kill Bill film. “Absolutely! They say it’s gonna be my daughter growing up, so I know he’s gonna figure out some kinda way. I’m gonna be like, in a flashback or somewhere.”

Read More: Vivica A. Fox Hopes Zendaya Will Star In Potential “Kill Bill: Vol. 3”

She also joked about telling her fictional daughter not to try the cereal box move her character executed. “It ain’t gon’ work! It didn’t work for your mama, so don’t you try that.”

“I’d love to work with Quentin, I’d love to work with Uma again,” Fox also said. “It was a lot of training, but awesome.”

The actress further shared that she hasn’t discussed the possibilities with Tarantino just yet. When asked who she would pick to play her daughter in the phantom future Kill Bill film, Fox named Zendaya.

“She’s killing the game, but dream cast would be Zendaya.”

LOS ANGELES – APRIL 12: (US TABS OUT – HOLLYWOOD REPORTER OUT) (L-R) Writer/Director Quentin Tarantino and Vivica A. Fox attend the “Kill Bill Vol. 1 Video Release Party” held at the Playboy Mansion, on April 12, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Read More: Quentin Tarantino Provides Intriguing Update On “Kill Bill 3”

Additionally, if you haven’t already seen SZA’s Kill Bill-inspired music video for her single of the same name, check that out below.

Make sure to watch a portion of Vivica Fox’s chat with Variety above.

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Alec Baldwin’s “Rust” Shooting Charges Don’t Include Director Joel Souza

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Over a year after cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins tragically lost her life on the film set of Rust, Alec Baldwin – who set off the deadly weapon – is facing charges of involuntary manslaughter. The reactions to this news are incredibly polarizing. Some are insisting that the 30 Rock alum doesn’t deserve the potential punishment.

Interestingly, the same bullet that killed the Ukraine-born creative also struck the movie’s director, Joel Souza. He was injured, but thankfully survived the unfortunate incident.

Alec Baldwin having lunch alone and smoking a cigar on April 3, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

While he’ll possibly face repercussions for Hutchins’ death, the District Attorney says Baldwin won’t be in trouble for shooting Souza. According to the Santa Fe DA, “there’s no crime” in the latter. The only way to categorize what happened is “unintentional battery,” which doesn’t exist.

Battery requires intent, as TMZ notes. The DA also said that “Baldwin had no intention to hurt anyone.” Rather, the charges he’s facing are due to his alleged recklessness.

The outlet spoke with Douglas Stewart, who was filming on the Rust set before Hutchins’ death. Earlier this weekend he gave an interview TMZ Live, telling hosts that in the decades he’s been in the industry, it’s never been standard practice for an actor to check the chamber. In fact, he claims they’re prohibited from doing so. Instead, they usually rely on the armourer to ensure things are running safely.

If this case goes to trial, Baldwin’s attorneys will likely use this argument, stating their client was following an on-set custom which wouldn’t constitute recklessness.

As you may know, the 64-year-old was also an Executive Producer on Rust. During his interview, Stewart alleged that this was mostly to earn back-end profits, and not because he was “running the show.”

The actor’s formal charges will likely come prior to the month’s end.

Watch a digital reenactment of the Rust shooting in the video below. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on Alec Baldwin’s potential punishment in the comments.

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Michael Jackson Biopic Gets Green Light, Antoine Fuqua As Director

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Production company Lionsgate just greenlit a biopic on Michael Jackson’s life and artistry and found its director. Moreover, Antoine Fuqua will direct, who previously helmed Emanciption and Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers. As Deadline reports, the tentative title for the upcoming film is Michael.

VARIOUS, VARIOUS – JUNE 25: Michael Jackson performs in concert circa 1986. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Additionally, the report shared some other details about the movie’s production and crew. John Logan (They/Them, Skyfall) will write the script, with production handled by Graham King of Bohemian Rhapsody for GK Films. Also, producers include co-executors of the King of Pop’s estate, John Branca and John McClain.

Furthermore, sources told Deadline that the upcoming film will cover the highs and lows of Jackson’s musical legacy. However, it also plans to address the accusations of pedophilia, grooming, and misconduct that have defined public discourse around him for years now.

Meanwhile, Fuqua will dive into Michael after production wraps up for his next film, The Equalizer 3 with Denzel Washington. Moreover, GK Films’ previous music biopic Bohemian Rhapsody raked in a whopping $900 million in worldwide gross sales. Still, that film was pretty polarizing, so Michael has big shoes to fill, but bigger ones to prove wrong.

“The first films of my career were music videos, and I still feel that combining film and music are a deep part of who I am,” said Fuqua. Before his breakout film Training Day in 2001, he started directing videos for Prince, Lil Wayne, Stevie Wonder, and more.

“For me, there is no artist with the power, the charisma, and the sheer musical genius of Michael Jackson,” he continued. “I was influenced to make music videos by watching his work – the first Black artist to play in heavy rotation on MTV. His music and those images are part of my worldview, and the chance to tell his story on the screen alongside his music was irresistible.”

What do you think of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic and its new director? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest news on music history in pop culture.

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Jeremy Renner’s 911 Call From Snow Plow Accident Revealed

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Jeremy Renner’s snow plow accident shocked the world, and the audio from the 911 call that saved him just leaked. Moreover, a snow plow crushed the Hawkeye actor on New Year’s Day, an accident which caused no further harm to anyone else. However, this new leaked 911 call shows the distress of the moment and the details that respondents worked with.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 22: Jeremy Renner attends the Hawkeye New York Special Fan Screening at AMC Lincoln Square on November 22, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Disney)

Furthermore, TMZ posted the phone call, in which a man speaks as the actor groans in the background.

The Call

“Someone’s been run over by a snowcat. Hurry!” the call begins. “Someone is in front of my house on the ground. He got run over by a snowcat. He’s been crushed. Send paramedics, ambulance… Listen to me, we might want to get Life Flight out here immediately.”

Moreover, the Life Flight Network is fast aerial transport used to save endangered lives in critical circumstances. Later on in the clip, the caller explained Renner’s injuries.

“Rib issues… crushed up on his right side…” the man said. “His right chest and upper torso and his ribs look like they might be crushed. He has a head wound as well.”

Meanwhile, the respondent was unable to give them a solid estimated time of arrival, given “snow on the mountain.”

“His breaths are getting shorter, so please,” the caller said. “[He’s experiencing] shallow breath, a lot of pain. He’s conscious, we got him covered in blankets. His head is covered…Don’t be drifting off,” he told the Wind River actor. “Stay awake.”

Since that moment, officials took Renner to an ICU, where he stayed for days. After undergoing two surgeries, the actor is in a recovery process. Still, he had enough time to update fans via Instagram and let them know he was okay. “Thank you all for your kind words,” he wrote. “Im too messed up now to type. But I send love to you all.”

Still, what do you think of this leaked 911 call of Jeremy Renner’s snow plow accident? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH to see more wild stories and revelations in pop culture.

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Nia Long Names Her Top 5 Rappers Of All Time

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Those “Top Rappers” lists certainly get people talking, and Nia Long is sharing her picks. The actress has been engulfed in a busy season as her new movie, You People, creates a buzz. Additionally, Long also stars in MISSING, and while on the red carpet for the film’s Los Angeles premiere, The Source caught up with the actress and asked her about her music tastes.

When questioned about her Top 5 rappers, the veteran entertainer paid homage to several of the culture’s pioneers and influencers.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: Nia Long attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s “You People” at Regency Village Theatre on January 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
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“Anything Tribe Called Quest,” she began. “Anything Nas. anything Eric B. & Rakim, anything [Queen] Latifah. I gotta give a shoutout to my female rappers.”

She took a moment to think before adding her final choice.

“Man, who else?” she asked herself. “Heavy D.” Of the late rapper Long said, “That’s my guy. I miss him so much.”

Read More: Nia Long & Ime Udoka Split After Alleged Affair: Report

Responses to Long’s picks were met with mixed reviews as she chose all east coast artists. However, the actress was praised by some for excluding Biggie and Tupac Shakur, as those names are common.

Also, Long has made headlines recently, and it hasn’t been for her acting career. After 13 years together, the actress and Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka split following his cheating scandal.

Check out Nia Long’s chat with The Source above.

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Omarion Was Seen Holding Hands With Nia Long At The ‘You People’ Premiere And The Men Aren’t Doing Okay

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Ime Udoka’s reported infidelity and inappropriate behavior may have lost him his job as the Boston Celtics’ coach and disrupted the team’s post-championship-run season, but at least one person seems to have benefitted from his epic fumble. And that person is Omarion.

Yeah, that’s right. Omarion. R&B singin’ in the rain, fake crip-walkin’, former boy band member, meme-sparking Omarion. But how did he benefit, as he is decidedly not an NBA player? Well, this video from the premiere of Netflix’s race relations romcom You People might clear up that question:

Yup. That’s Nia Long. The fantasy of a million millennials (including J. Cole). The inimitable star who had roles in formative pop culture pillars such as Boyz N The Hood, The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, Friday, and The Best Man. And she is HOLDING. HANDS. with Omarion.

The men, understandably, are not okay.

Omarion himself seems pretty happy about it, just judging from his expression in the video above.

Meanwhile, You People, which stars Jonah Hill and Lauren London and caught some flak online for its similarities to Sidney Poitier’s 1967 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner (and it’s less-beloved 2005 remake starring Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher), is streaming today on Netflix. It’s… decently funny, especially if you’re actually from L.A., where it’s set. Otherwise, maybe just stick to Poitier’s classic.

Shyne Reveals DJ Khaled & Roc Nation Will Produce Film About His Life

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He has come a long way from a rapper to a politician, and Shyne is ready to share his story. In 1999, Shyne was enjoying his successes when an incident at a nightclub shifted the direction of his life. He was out with Sean “Diddy” Combs and the Bad Boy mogul’s then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez when a confrontation erupted. Gunshots were fired, and three people were injured.

Shyne was convicted of several charges, including assault and reckless endangerment. He served nine years of a 10-year sentence, and upon his release, he was deported to his home country of Belize. While there, Shyne began community building, and later, he started his political career.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: Shyne performs onstage during the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for BET)
Read More: Shyne Talks “Miraculous Journey” From Rapper To Politician: “I’ve Always Been A Visionary”

Although he’s left his rap aspirations behind him, Shyne’s time in the industry is much talked about. According to an Instagram post, his story will soon hit the big screen in a feature produced by Roc Nation and DJ Khaled.

“Very pleased to partner with Walt Disney, ESPN & Andscape to tell the Shyne story,” he wrote. “With @djkhaled and @rocnation executive producing you can expect nothing short of a riveting film that takes you on an unfiltered journey of my life from birth in Belize to the dreams, nightmares, triumphs and tragedies involved in selling millions of albums, winning Grammy Awards, sacrificing my career and freedom to defend myself and friends, incarceration to reincarnation, fury to forgiveness, hurt to healing poverty to patriotism and purpose.”

“Legendary Rapper to next Prime Minister of Belize!”

Read More: Diddy Ex-Bodyguard Details Puffy Throwing Shyne Under The Bus

Shyne didn’t hint as to when production would begin, nor did he share a release date. Still, his comment section lit up at the very possibility.

Will you tune in once the film is released?

Apryl Jones & Taye Diggs Working On Movie Together, Deny Breakup Rumors

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Apryl Jones and Taye Diggs disproved rumors of a breakup with the announcement that they’re working on a film together. The “Love & Hip-Hop” star recently took to her Instagram story to update her followers. Moreover, it showed Diggs packing up a bag as the couple had a casual conversation for the Gram.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 22: Actor Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones at The Grio Awards 2022 held at The Beverly Hilton on October 22, 2022 in Beverly Hills California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Variety via Getty Images)

Furthermore, Jones captioned her post by tagging her boo and adding “First movie together… we’re excited!!!! Rom Com!!!!” With all the drama, accusations, and wild claims going around about her previous relationship with Omarion, the genre seems about right.

Still, many in the comments seem pretty excited for the couple. While they didn’t provide much detail as to the project, their on-screen experience speaks for itself. Diggs is known for his appearances in Rent, Private Practice, and Lip Sync Battle, among many others. In addition to Love & Hip-Hop, she’s also featured in Black Ink Crew: Chicago.

However, this news comes soon after breakup rumors began to surface around the two. Moreover, they unfollowed each other on Instagram, which led many to believe things had gone sour. Fortunately, it seems things worked out, and Diggs’ Instagrammed profession of love last year still rings true.

“There are um, you know, as an adult, there are times in life where you can’t believe what you are blessed with,” he said in an IG video. “I feel really lucky to have the career I have, coming from nothing and then getting to be where I am. And then, the fact that this woman is in love with me. Like, I don’t [understand], I can’t, there—that’s how I know, praise you Lord Jesus or Buddha or Universe, ’cause somehow she’s next to me.”

“She’s with me. Oh, my lord,” he continued. “So, for all you people out there who don’t think there’s God or no higher being or no higher force, y’all I know there is ’cause someone’s lookin’ out after me, boy!”

What do you think of Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones making up and making a movie together? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on this cute celebrity couple.