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Ava DuVernay Parties With Taraji P. Henson, Samuel L. Jackson, David Oyelowo & More For “Origin” Film

January 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While her latest film, Origin, encompasses a more somber tone, Ava DuVernay was all smiles as she celebrated the feature. Origin arrived a month ago, on December 8, but the film remains a hot topic among cinephiles. DuVernay’s illustrious filmography spans movies focusing on Black culture, community, racism, and injustice—and Origin isn’t for the weak.

Origin is based on Isabel Wilkerson’s bestseller Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents. The Pulitzer Prize winner released her much-talked-about book in 2020, which centers on her personal journey. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor stars as Wilkerson in the biographical film that begins with the murder of Trayvon Martin in 2012. Likening racism to India’s caste system, DuVernay, through her lens and a cast of characters, weaves through cultural experiences from the Holocaust to the Slave Trade, and examines the links between Nazi Germany and American laws. Although the film may be on the heavier end of the spectrum, audiences praised DuVernay’s latest efforts.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 08: Threads celebration of Ava DuVernay’s film ORIGIN and Black Awards Contenders at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Threads)

Among the applause are celebrated actors and industry professionals who joined the filmmaker at the Sunset Tower Hotel in Hollywood, Calif., last night. Threads hosted the event and also celebrated Black actors who are contenders this award season. Guests included Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTayna Ricardson Jackson, The Color Purple‘s Colan Domingo, Danielle Brooks, and Taraji P. Henson; Insecure‘s Sarunas Jackson; American Fiction‘s Jeffrey Wright; David Oyelowo, Laz Alonso, Gabrielle Dennis, and legendary actor Glynn Turman, among others.

Watch the trailer for Origin below and skim through a few highlights from the evening.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 08: LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Samuel L. Jackson and Ava DuVernay attend Threads celebration of Ava DuVernay’s film ORIGIN and Black Awards Contenders at Sunset Tower Hotel on January 08, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Threads)

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Magic Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson Still On Gorgeous Yacht Vacay

July 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Name a more iconic duo than NBA great Magic Johnson and Marvel movie maven Samuel L. Jackson. The two have been enjoying a long vacation on a yacht in Sardinia, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the second largest island in the sea, right behind Sicily, and it’s just big enough to harbor the massive yacht the celebrities are relaxing on. Magic Johnson is renting the yacht at an exorbitant $1 million per week, and they are about to enter week two of the vacation extravaganza.

The two are on summer hiatus after busy starts to their 2023. For Magic Johnson, the Laker legend was looking to make a bid for the NFL team, the Washington Commanders, as part of an investment group. If the deal were to get pushed through, he will be part of the group that owns the franchise for a record-breaking $6.05 billion price tag. Meanwhile, Samuel L. Jackson is coming off filming for the Marvel TV series Secret Invasion, currently streaming on Disney+.

Magic Johnson & Samuel L. Jackson Soaking Up The Sun

magic johnson samuel l jackson vacation — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 13: Samuel L. Jackson attends the Secret Invasion launch event at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 13, 2023. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Samuel L. Jackson is also coming off filming the sequel to Marvel’s 2019 movie Captain Marvel, aptly named The Marvels. At 74 years old, the man deserves a break, and he’s doing exactly that on a yacht in Sardinia. During his time with Magic, Jackson has been receiving acupuncture and cupping treatments to help relieve him of some physical soreness. This is to set him up for more filming, as the prolific actor is under contract for four upcoming features within the next year.

Johnson and Jackson jumped off the mega-yacht for some Italian grub at the Cala di Volpe Hotel. Magic has taken this annual trip for almost a decade straight, renting the “Phoenix2,” which measures 296 feet long. The yacht has everything you could ever ask for: an outdoor theater, swimming pool, jacuzzis, and a gym. No word on when — if ever — the two of them will disembark the Phoenix2. For now, they’re enjoying the time off.

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Samuel L. Jackson Enjoys Acupuncture On Magic Johnson Mega Yacht Holiday

July 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Magic Johnson has become famous for his extravagant yacht vacations. The premise is simple – Johnson hires a mega yacht, draws up an exclusive guest list, and cruises around the world for a few weeks in the summer. 2023 saw Johnson rent the Phoenix 2, a 296-foot mega yacht that he planned to take around the French Riveria. Reportedly, one week of rental will set you back $1.2 million.

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the lucky guests on this year’s trip. The 74-year-old actor has had a busy 2023, with two major Marvel projects releasing this year. The Marvels, the buddy comedy sequel to Captain Marvel, premieres in November. Meanwhile, Secret Invasion, the Nick Fury-centric Disney+ series, debuted in June. Along with up to four reported projects that he’s currently filming, Jackson deserves a well-deserved break.

Jackson Gets Acupuncture And Cupping On Mega Yacht

In images Jackson shared to his Instagram story, the actor showed off some of the activities he was getting up while on board Phoenix 2. First, he showed off extensive acupuncture across his shoulder. “Accu in da Sun!! DAAYUUUUM,” Jackson wrote on social media. Furthermore, he added “#ijustwannayachtyachtyachtyacht” to complete the post. Additionally, Jackson shared a picture of him undergoing a cupping treatment across his arms and back. “Lil Cupping To Cap It Off!!!” Jackson wrote.

However, Jackson is not the only person taking to the high seas on a mega yacht. Tom Brady has been seen on multiple yachts as of late. He partied up on the same yacht as Leonardo DiCaprio. The two men share an ex in Gisele Bündchen. Elsewhere, Brady showed off a pro-ready physique while yachting with his kids off the coast of Greece. If that wasn’t enough, Brady also linked up with MrBeast. The YouTuber was filming a video exploring different tiers of luxury yachts when he ran into Brady. He had the NFL great complete a few football-themed challenges. As the summer continues, we can assume that many more celebs will be taking to the water.

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Usher, Not Beyoncé, Is ‘This Generation’s Stevie Wonder,’ According To Samuel L. Jackson’s Daughter

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Samuel L. Jackson discussed not only his new Marvel show that begins streaming today (it’s called Secret Invasion and it’s on Disney Plus) but also, fittingly enough for the publication, his taste in music. And while some of his responses are no surprise, others are, and some are just downright illuminating.

In addition to admitting that he likes the music of the late Juice WRLD, he also draws an interesting parallel between Stevie Wonder, Usher, and Beyoncé. Check out his full response below:

There’s some music of my youth that I still listen to. I like rock music — I was sort of a hippie during the Sixties — and in the Seventies, when I was in Atlanta, there was this Black rock band called Mother’s Finest. They played at Alex Cooley’s Electric Ballroom. I listen to a lot of modern hip-hop also. Sometimes I’ll turn on some spatial DJ on Apple Music to hear whatever’s out there now. I’m pretty open to everything except country. [Laughs] The personal hip-hop music is very interesting to me. Back when Juice WRLD was alive, I listened to that. The kid was having some issues, but the music was still good. I remember asking my daughter and her friends who their Stevie Wonder was, and they said, “Usher.” They didn’t say Beyoncé. They said, Usher.

Samuel L. Jackson Wants To Know Why Nick Fury Has Never Been To Wakanda

June 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Samuel L. Jackson first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008’s Iron Man. Nick Fury has been the force behind many of the MCU’s biggest moments, such as forming The Avengers. In terms of on-screen appearances, Jackson has appeared in 10 Marvel films since Iron Man.

However, Fury’s biggest role in the MCU is yet to come. The character will be front and center for the upcoming Disney+ series, Secret Invasion. Pulled from the critically-acclaimed comics line of the same name, Secret Invasion pits Fury against a group of renegade Skrulls. The Skrulls are a race of shape-shifting aliens who have recently begun to appear in MCU films. It was recently revealed in the post-credit scene of Spider-Man: Far From Home, that Fury has had a Skrull posing as him while he works off-world.

Why Hasn’t Nick Fury Been To Wakanda?

However, despite the character getting a leading role in the MCU, one question still remains for Jackson. “I’m still trying to figure out why I’ve never been to Wakanda,” Jackson told Entertainment Tonight. “They didn’t ask me to go, but I’m still trying to get there. I need a ticket.” Wakanda, the hyper-advanced African nation and home of Black Panther, is one of the few places where Fury is yet to go. Logistically, it’s likely because Black Panther never officially joined The Avengers before getting blipped during the events of Infinity War. However, practically, there’s no reason why Fury hasn’t been able to show up in Wakanda.

The sentiment comes alongside Jackson’s desire to be in as many Marvel properties as possible. “I don’t know, it’s kind of up and down for me in an interesting sort of way. Because, if I had it my way, I would’ve been in every Marvel movie ’cause I mean he is Nick Fury, he knows everything that’s going on.” Aside from Secret Invasion, Fury will play a pivotal role in Marvels, the body-swapping Captain Marvel sequel coming out later this year. “After Secret Invasion, I’m moving on to The Marvels, where you get like three different people who are Captain Marvel. You get Brie. You get a black Marvel. You get a Muslim Marvel. They are working on the universe in a way that’s inclusive,” Jackson said.

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Samuel L. Jackson Reminisced About The Time His Wife, LaTanya Richardson, Scolded Tupac For Swearing

June 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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Tupac is one of the most esteemed rappers in hip-hop history, which can sometimes overshadow the fact that in the years leading up to his death, he was working on a flourishing acting career. His first starring role was in 1992’s Juice, which had a cast featuring Omar Epps, Samuel L. Jackson, and LaTanya Richardson Jackson. The latter two have been married since 1980, and in a recent interview, Samuel looked back at the time LaTanya came down on Tupac for swearing.

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On Sway In The Morning, Samuel told the story: “My wife was on that film, she was the chubby kid’s [Eric ‘Steel’ Thurman] mom. I guess ‘Pac was walking through a room one day and he was cussin’ somebody out. My wife grabbed him and was like, ‘Young man, you see all these women sitting in here? You can’t be in here cursin’!’ Everybody in the room was like, ‘[shocked gasp].’ And he looked at her and was like, ‘Oh, I’m sorry, ma’am.’ […] Everybody in the room was like, ‘Do you know who that was?’ She was like, ‘No! I have no idea who he was, but he shouldn’t have been cursing in front of all these women in this room.’ From that point on, every time he saw her, he was like, ‘Hey mom, how you doin’?’”

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Samuel L. Jackson Reflects On His Wife Confronting Tupac For Swearing

June 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent appearance on Sway in the Morning, Samuel L. Jackson discussed his experience working alongside the late Tupac on the 1992 film Juice. “It was great,” he said before revealing that his wife, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, confronted Tupac one day on set. Richardson also worked alongside Tupac and her husband on the film. According to Jackson, she didn’t appreciate Tupac’s foul language, and she was sure to let him know.

“Juice — can I think back that far?” Jackson said before starting his story. “‘Pac was walkin’ through that day and he was cussin’ somebody out. My wife grabbed him and was like, ‘Young man, you see all these women sittin’ in here? You can’t be in here cursin.’” Jackson also revealed that when asked if she was aware of who she had just scolded, she replied, “No, I have no idea who he was, but he shouldn’t have been cursing in front of all these women in this room.” Jackson says, “From that point on, every time he saw her, he was like, ‘Hey mom, how you doin?’”

LaTanya Richardson Told Tupac “You Can’t Be In Here Cursin’”

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Later on in the interview, the 74-year-old further detailed what it was like working alongside the late artist. “It was a joy to work with somebody who understood what was going on,” he explained. “As much as everybody put ‘Pac in that whole rapping world, he did go to a performance high school. He understood the business of acting.”

Wood Harris also recently shared what it was like to work with Tupac. Earlier this month, he appeared on The Rich Eisen Show where he detailed his experience working with him on the film Above The Rim. “What I gained from 2Pac as a professional was I realized the power of the actor from 2Pac,” he revealed. He shared that he “learned the power of the actor” from Tupac’s behavior on set of the 1994 film.

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Samuel L. Jackson’s Tony Loss Reaction Trends On Twitter

June 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Samuel L. Jackson has spent nearly three-quarters of a century walking the Earth, and in that time he’s achieved plenty of accolades. The multi-talent has over 200 acting credits on IMDb to his name and is known to be the second highest-grossing actor of all time, with his previous projects bringing in upwards of $27 billion across the globe. While he’s been nominated for several awards over the years, Jackson doesn’t always win (despite his immense talent). The Pulp Fiction star doesn’t seem to be too bothered by this, and even recently admitted he’d rather play the role of Marvel’s Nick Fury than pick another character just because they’re likely to earn him an Oscar.

On Sunday (June 11), Jackson was among the many famous faces on the red carpet at the Tony Awards, where he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play. The production the 74-year-old appeared in was directed by his wife, LaTanya, who accompanied him to the event. When it was announced that Brandon Uranowitz beat Samuel in the category, cameras caught a comedic reaction on his face, seemingly hinting that he wasn’t expecting to win in the first place.

Brandon Uranowitz Comes Out on Top

Brandon Uranowitz takes home Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his role in @Leopoldstadtbwy! #TonyAwards pic.twitter.com/UahqY67SUU

— BroadwayWorld (@BroadwayWorld) June 12, 2023

Since the moment aired on live television, social media has been cracking jokes about the Star Wars actor. “Sam Jackson never bothers with the fake ‘I’m so happy for them’ face and honestly, I appreciate it,” one person pointed out. “Wow, Samuel L. Jackson DOES NOT want to be at the Tony’s,” another user speculated.

Thankfully, the Washington, D.C. native was later able to redeem himself while presenting the prize for Best Play along with LaTanya. During their time on the stage, he referred to himself as “Samuel L. ‘it’s an honour to be nominated’ Jackson.”

Read More: Samuel L. Jackson’s Greatest Acting Roles

Twitter Reacts to Samuel L. Jackson

Keep scrolling to see more fan reactions to Samuel L. Jackson’s loss at the 2023 Tony Awards. Do you think the renowned actor should’ve taken home the prize over his competitors? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Sam Jackson never bothers with the fake “I’m so happy for them” face and honestly, I appreciate it. https://t.co/nmGAAyQXrF

— Jenelle Riley (@jenelleriley) June 12, 2023

oh my god samuel l jackson’s face

— latina bertie wooster (@shortzendaya) June 12, 2023

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Samuel L. Jackson Shines In Trailer For Upcoming Series “Secret Invasion”

April 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Samuel L. Jackson is the most wanted person on the planet. Well, in the new Secret Invasion trailer, he is. The series was announced more than two years ago, in December of 2020, and is set to be released on June 21. Marvel has kept much of the story under wraps. Little information has been released, as is always the case. What we do know, however, is that Secret Invasion will revolve around a war being fought in the shadows with an alien race. Jackson’s Nick Fury will be at the center of the action, having returned to earth after being “off planet” and allowing one of the Skrulls to act as a stand-in for him. Fans of the comics have noted a large shift in the story in that the Skrulls have been made peaceful. In the comics, however, they are quite the opposite.

In the Marvel comics, the Secret Invasion plot was a large crossover event that began in 2008. The story revealed that the Skrulls, a species of shape-shifting aliens, had been infiltrating Earth for years and had replaced important people with their own operatives. The Skrulls were able to duplicate the memories and personalities of the individuals they were replacing in addition to their external features. The plot line had major implications for the entire superhero community. It showed that many cherished characters in the Marvel universe had been supplanted by Skrulls.

A Return To Fighting Form For Marvel?

The Secret Invasion trailer features a noticeably darker tone than much of the recent material we’ve seen from the MCU. The gritty cinematography and color grading gives the air of an espionage thriller, much in the same vein as Captain America: Winter Soldier. While the trailer is promising, is Secret Invasion a return to fighting form for Marvel? In recent years, fans and critics alike have noted a sharp drop in quality in the MCU, both in storytelling and filmmaking. The newest phase seems to lack direction and focus. As such, it’s unclear what the future holds for Marvel, particularly with the poor box office performance of Ant-Man: Quantamania. The film was supposed to be the big introduction of the newest Avengers villain, Kang. However, it appears that very few actually cared. Still, with Jackson’s Fury as the protagonist, we can at least expect great character work.

In addition to Jackson’s Nick Fury, the show will feature other recognizable characters like Cobie Smulders’ Maria Hill and Don Cheadle’s James Rhodes. The show adds some new faces into the mix, as well. In typical Marvel fashion, they have cast some of the top talents in the industry in the roles. Two notable additions are Olivia Coleman and Emilia Clarke. Coleman, an Oscar winner and all-around celebrated actress, portrays an old ally of Fury’s named Sonya Falsworth. Clarke, who played Danaerys on HBO’s Game of Thrones, is G’iah, a member of the Skrull species. With top-tier talent rounding out the roster, Secret Invasion is shaping up to be one of Marvel’s best outings yet.