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SZA’s R-Rated Comedy With Keke Palmer Doesn’t Have A Title, But It Does Have A Release Date

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Kendrick Lamar isn’t the only current or former member of the Top Dawg Entertainment family with a movie coming out next year.

An R-rated buddy comedy starring SZA and Keke Palmer will release in theaters on January 24, 2025. There’s no official title or even plot details yet, but Variety reports that the cast also includes Lil Rel Howery, Janelle James, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Maude Apatow, Katt Williams, Joshua Neal, Aziza Scott, Patrick Cage, and Amin Joseph. Lawrence Lamont is attached as director, while Rap Sh!t showrunner Syreeta Singleton wrote the screenplay.

Palmer and SZA previously teamed up in 2022 when the Nope actress hosted SNL with the “Kill Bill” singer as her musical guest.

SZA is currently working on her third studio album, Lana, and first since 2022’s SOS broke records.

“You know, this round, I actually don’t want to say anything,” she told The Hollywood Reporter when asked about the album earlier this year. “Just because I feel like I do myself a disservice because you can shift the energy of the album. You got to let it form itself. Because I’m not really forming anything. I’m just kind of here while energy is forming and I’m just trying to allow it to do what it needs to do, and my voice just follows whatever the frequency is. So I feel like I want to allow it to finish shaping itself and form itself before I speak on it and possibly change the trajectory of what it could be. But I will say I’m in a beautiful space creatively and I feel just very new.”

Tyler The Creator Joins Cast Of New A24 Film Starring Timothee Chalamet

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When Tyler The Creator released one of his fan favorites loosies, 2018’s “OKRA,” he might not have expected the following line to be so prophetic: “Tell Tim’ Chalamet to come get at me.” Moreover, news recently broke that the Hawthorne artist and Supreme trailblazer joined the cast of Marty Supreme, a new A24 film directed and co-written by Josh Safdie. The film centers around professional ping pong player Marty Reisman per Variety and also stars Gwyneth Paltrow and, wouldn’t you know it, Mr. Lisan al Gaib himself Timothee Chalamet. This marks Tyler’s feature film debut (not playing himself: thanks, Jackass Forever) after many self-directed music videos, film scoring/soundtracking, Loiter Squad skits, and other television collabs.

As far as other details surrounding Marty Supreme, Safdie will write the film alongside Uncut Gems co-writer Ronald Bernstein. They also produced the flick alongside Timothée Chalamet, A24, Anthony Katagas, and Eli Bush. Other than that, we don’t know much else about it at press time, but we’re definitely excited. We all know how passionate Tyler, The Creator can be about his artistic and creative endeavors. After all, he told Kanye West to stop using backing tracks at his shows and let people enjoy the performance right there in front of them.

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Tyler, The Creator Will Become Tyler, The Actor

But this passion can often be misconstrued. For example, Tyler, The Creator’s recent criticisms about an unnamed white rapper (who many assumed to be Ian) caused much controversy and debate. Still, many understand where he’s coming from, even if they ran with the unconfirmed narrative that he’s talking about the Valedictorian. “You n***as got to do a little [more],” Joe Budden posited. “My famous people guard is up, y’all got to do a little more before I start running around saying ‘Ian.’ Who the f**k is Ian? Alright. Rest in peace Mac Miller, for sure, and couldn’t agree with him more on that point [about Mac and Eminem being more genuine]. I don’t know enough about Ian, but what I can say about Mac Miller, Russ, Eminem: they love this s**t.”

Meanwhile, Tyler The Creator recently walked back on his previous criticism of Eminem, showing that not all his takes last forever. As such, seeing the overreaction to his white rapper comments was at least entertaining, albeit nauseating at a certain point. Whatever the former Odd Future MC has for us on Marty Supreme, we’re sure it’ll be special… And maybe comes with a hot take or two for social media to blow out of proportion.

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Tyler The Creator Is Making His Film Acting Debut In An A24 Movie With Timothée Chalamet And Gwyneth Paltrow

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The Odd Future collective is taking over Hollywood. The Bear star Lionel Boyce is getting nominated for Emmys, Jasper Dolphin is part of the Jackass family, and now Tyler The Creator is making his feature-length film debut.

The “WusYaName” rapper has joined the cast of Marty Supreme, an upcoming A24 film from director Josh Safdie that also stars Timothée Chalamet and the queen of Goop herself, Gwyneth Paltrow. Maybe this time she’ll remember being in the movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “plot details remain under wraps, but while it was previously rumored to be loosely inspired by a pro ping-pong player, the movie is said to be a fictionalized original film.”

Tyler previously starred in Adult Swim’s sketch series Loiter Squad and he also co-created The Jellies! with Boyce. Maybe he can ask Funny People scene stealer Eminem for some acting tips after he recently made nice with the rapper after trashing his 2010 album, Recovery.

“When [Recovery] came out, I f*cking hated it,” Tyler confessed. “Hated it, publicly was like, ‘This sh*t is wack,’ didn’t like it. And after watching [Painkillers], I felt so bad about those tweets and things like that, because thinking from his perspective, someone like me publicly saying that stuff and him getting off drugs and being clean and getting to a point in life where that’s behind him, and me implying, ‘Nah, this sh*t is wack.’ He probably felt like I was attacking him.”

Pharrell Explains Why He Didn’t Tell Kendrick Lamar And Jay-Z They Were Going To Appear In Lego Form In ‘Piece By Piece’

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Piece By Piece is a unique documentary, in that it tells the story of Pharrell Williams through Lego. But the legendary musician and producer behind “Happy,” “Get Lucky,” and “Drop It Like It’s Hot” didn’t mention the colorful bricks format when he and director Morgan Neville reached out for talking head interviews from the likes of Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, and Snoop Dogg.

“We purposely did not tell anyone that that would be the finished product. We wanted people to just answer the questions and really give their full, unedited reactions to the opportunity to do the interviews,” Williams confessed to Variety. “Because if we would’ve said, ‘Okay, this is going to be in Lego,’ then people would have sort of curved what they were saying.”

He continued, “We didn’t want them to be influenced by what we wanted. We wanted the purest part. And I feel like part of the magic of what makes this film pop the way it does is because it’s so vivid and it’s not scripted.”

Outside of the three rappers listed above, Piece By Piece also features Gwen Stefani, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, and Pusha T.

Piece By Piece comes out in theaters on October 11. You can find out more here.

Quavo Stars In Teaser For New Film, “Takeover”

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Quavo makes an appearance in the new trailer for the upcoming movie, Takeover. The film follows Billy Zane, who stars as a leader of an international heist ring. For the film, the company Trioscope will be blending live action and CGI shots by using its “updated Trioscope SEE technology that elevates moving image stylization with enhanced stability, precision, and multi-layer custom inputs,” according to a press release caught by Variety.

Quavo further said: “Takeover is unlike anything you’ve seen before and will blow minds. This film brings a whole new vibe that’s about to change the game, and I’m really hyped to share it with my fans.” When he shared the teaser on Instagram, Ty Dolla Sign, 2 Chainz, and more celebrities voiced their support in the comments section.

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Quavo Performs On The “Sexyy Red 4 President Tour”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 24: Rapper Quavo performs during Sexyy Red 4 President Tour at State Farm Arena on August 24, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Trioscope CEO L.C. Crowley added: “This film represents a significant leap forward for Trioscope and our SEE technology, an innovation that has opened up new possibilities for filmmakers and visual storytelling. Joining Republic’s platform, Trioscope is opening the door for a broader audience to discover and take part in the company’s vision. From the ground up, we’re empowering our community to be part of the innovative journey to revolutionize how stories get told and how fans participate in them.” The company previously worked on the Netflix film, The Liberator.

Quavo Stars In “Takeover” Trailer

Check out the newest clip from the upcoming film on Instagram below. Outside of film, Quavo recently made headlines for speaking with his Migos partner, Offset, in order to work on their relationship. “Good convo with my bro,” he wrote on his Instagram Story alongside a prayer-hands emoji. Be on the lookout for further updates on Quavo and Takeover on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Marlon Wayans Sees Harvey Weinstein’s Downfall As “Revenge” For Stealing His Movie Ideas

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Marlon Wayans had a lot to say on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe, including a dark and foreboding tale about how he allegedly hung out with Tupac in Vegas right before his death. But this new interview also saw him reflect on past injustices throughout his career and how they eventually saw retribution. Moreover, the entertainer accused producer Harvey Weinstein of stealing his and his family’s ideas for Scary Movie 3. While this and other factors made Wayans consider a lawsuit, the multiple sexual misconduct convictions that Weinstein faced years down the line ended up serving justice. The actor also accused the executive of subjecting him and his family to very poor deals and not being able to make as good of a comedy film as they could.

“God comes for you…” Marlon Wayans shared. “All the toxic things you did to me and my family. They took it from us and gave it to somebody else ’cause we couldn’t make a deal… I always say, they didn’t just r**e and molest women. [They] molested us in them deals. They were terrible people.

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“You can’t do Wayans s**t without the Wayans,” Marlon Wayans continued. “You can try, but eventually you’re gonna lose a lot of money because what we do is special. We have 200 years of comedy between me, Shawn and Keenan. Damon, Kim. We have a lot of years of excellence of what we do. You can’t just put anybody on them. Sometimes you ain’t gotta do nothing because God’s gonna do it all. God’s revenge. When God comes for you, you got to trust God. You don’t retaliate, vengeance is mine.

“They took Miramax, his company…” Marlon Wayans concluded. “Then they had the Weinstein Co. and then all this stuff started going down with the r**e allegations and they took that company, too. And now, your brother’s in jail and you ain’t in the business. I didn’t have to do nothing… Sometimes they get mad that a Black man has the nerve to ask for what his money is supposed to be. Don’t you tell me what I’m supposed to make. This is what my value is and if you want that, then you gon’ have to pay me what I’m worth.”

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Megan Thee Stallion Put A ‘Gladiator II’ Spin On Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’ For Pepsi’s New NFL Commercial

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Megan Thee Stallion has been in utmost demand this year, from her Hot Girl Summer Tour to hosting next week’s 2024 MTV VMAs.

But, according to Meg, she’s only just arrived.

“ATTENTION HOTTIES,” Megan Thee Stallion captioned an Instagram post on Thursday morning, September 5. “WE ARE OFFICIALLY FAMOUS WE GOT A PEPSI COMMERCIAL.”

Yes, Pepsi and Paramount Global partnered for a brand new commercial blending Paramount’s forthcoming Gladiator II and the 2024 NFL season.

The three-minute spot begins with actors Jake Lacy and Lamorne Morris bragging about their respective fantasy teams. Then, we’re taken inside of their freshly served Pepsi can, which transforms into a Roman Coliseum. Travis Kelce, Josh Allen, Derrick Henry, and Justin Jefferson stalk out dressed as gladiators. Kelce, always hogging the spotlight, screams, “Are you ready?!” Megan Thee Stallion interrupts him to unleash tigers into the Coliseum and starts singing her unique spin on Queen’s “We Will Rock You.”

According to Variety, this ad will run until Gladiator II premieres on November 22.

“Megan Thee Stallion is going to get people to pay attention; Travis Kelce and Josh Allen are going to get people to pay attention,” Paramount President Of Advertising John Halley told the publication. “It’s a first-class branding moment for Pepsi and one that is going to last.”

The new NFL season begins on Thursday night with the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens. The game will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Lee Daniels Get Bashed For Glenn Close’s Character In New Film

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Lee Daniels is no stranger to controversy. The director has built his career on making bold onscreen choices, and defending them regardless of the pushback. The Deliverance, Daniels’ first foray into the horror genre, is a prime example. A character by the name of Alberta, played by Glenn Close, has been diving fans and critics. That said, Lee Daniels’ comments about Alberta, proved even more polarizing on Twitter.

The director claimed that Alberta was a type of person who is present in the lives of every African American. “Every Black person knows an Alberta,” Daniels asserted. “She’s part of the fabric of our community, but we’ve never seen her onscreen before.” The director then praised Oscar nominee Close for her fearless portrayal of the character. “Thank you Glenn for bringing her magnificently to life.” The Deliverance has been critically panned on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 30% score, but it was Lee Daniels’ broad comments that rubbed fans the wrong way.

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Fans Call Out Lee Daniels’ Creative Liberties

Many Twitter users felt that Daniels was generalizing the African American experience. Others felt that the director was speaking for them with an authority that he does not have. “There is literally no scenario ever where a non-black person is the actual fabric of a black community,” one incensed user wrote. Lee Daniels’ use of the phrase “fabric of the black community” seemed to be the breaking point. A second user was less irate, but still noted that the director was exaggerated. “The fabric of our community is doing a lot,” they asserted. “I’ve never seen or met anyone like [Alberta] in my life.”

The criticism snowballed when fans did research into the real family that inspired The Deliverance. Glenn Close’s Alberta is obviously white, but the real grandmother she’s based on was African American. This did not sit well with viewers. The grandma is black,” one baffled user tweeted. “Lee Daniels is the actual villain.” The general consensus is that Daniels’ framing of Alberta as being an authentic depiction, while actual being an instance of whitewashing, is not worth praising. Plain and simple, regardless of what the director says.

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Kid Cudi Announces A Lead Horror Movie Role: “I’ve Been Waiting For This One Moment”

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Kid Cudi is still dropping music these days, but it seems like he’s focusing more on his multimedia resumé these days. Moreover, he just announced via Twitter that he landed a lead role in an upcoming horror movie releasing in 2025, and while we don’t have a lot of details, it’s exciting and heartening news. “I cant wait to film this new flick im doin next year,” the Cleveland creative wrote. “Its my 3rd horror movie, and im the lead. Its a pretty f***in intense ride, and im ready show yall what im truly capable of. This whole time Ive been studyin as an actor waitin for this one moment. If u love horror movies, u will f***in love this.”

Furthermore, this follows Kid Cudi’s recent role in the M. Night Shyamalan thriller Trap, which saw him reunite with his good friend and actor Josh Hartnett. “TRAP written and directed by my good friend @mnight THE GOD,” the former THE SCOTTS collaborator had shared earlier this year. “Releases AUGUST 9th!!! I was givin the special honor to have a nice lil role in it, and I really think ull love it.

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Kid Cudi Is Very Excited About His Next Role

“This was also a huge moment for me, as I was reunited w my old friend Josh Hartnett,” Kid Cudi continued concerning one of his many multi-media projects. “Lil known fact: Josh produced the official Pursuit of Happiness video and hes always been someone I hold very dear to my heart. MAKE SURE YALL LOCK IN AND CHECK THIS S**T OUT ITS CRAZY!! CMON ITS M NIGHT MANE!!! And SALEKA, cant wait for the world to see you shine so bright!! U are a treasure,” he added about M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter, who also starred in the flick.

Meanwhile, Kid Cudi is still recovering from his Coachella accident, but through teasing his next album and all these media developments, he’s making sure that fans are at ease. Hopefully this process continues for him without further hiccups and he can get back on the road to perform with his die-hards. In any case, we’re exciting to see what this next horror acting gig brings next year. This filmography is rapidly growing, and we can only expect things to get better from here.

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Pharrell’s LEGO Movie ‘Piece By Piece’ Has A Vibrant New Poster Full Of Easter Eggs

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In January, Focus Features announced Piece By Piece, “an unparalleled motion picture experience that captures the magic and brilliance of Pharrell Williams’ creative genius, one LEGO brick at a time.” The movie was directed by Morgan Neville, who won an Oscar for 20 Feet From Stardom, and Focus Features released the official trailer in June.

On Thursday, August 29, Pharrell posted a vibrant Piece By Piece poster packed with LEGO Minifigures. LEGO Kendrick Lamar wears his Crown Of Thorns. In LEGO, Daft Punk are no longer retired. LEGO Gwen Stefani resumes her No Doubt form. LEGO N.O.R.E. tips his “N.O.R.E.” cap.

The previously released trailer revealed that the movie will feature cameos by LEGO versions of Morgan Neville, Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, and Snoop Dogg. Of course, Pharrell also took a break from scoring the Despicable Me franchise to provide new music for his own movie.

“Five years ago, Pharrell Williams approached me with the idea of helping him tell his story through LEGO animation,” Neville said in a statement provided in the original January announcement. “It was one of those rare moments where I knew in a second that this was a journey I wanted to go on. I’m grateful to our partners at Focus Features and at the LEGO Group for their belief in our crazy mission. We assembled an incredible team of creative collaborators to help make a new type of film. I can’t wait for people to see it.”

Pharrell added, “When I had this crazy vision to tell this story through LEGO bricks, I couldn’t have imagined a better partner than Morgan. He is a legend. Grateful that Focus wanted to collaborate with us, and I’m honored to share this with the world and bring people into my universe. Building with LEGO bricks encourages us to follow our imagination… who would’ve thought that playing with these toys as a kid would evolve into a movie about my life? It’s proof that anyone else can do it, too.”

Piece By Piece is exclusively in theaters on October 11. Find more information here.