50 Cent’s built an incredibly successful empire around his Starz shows, and the future looks bright for his other projects with Fox and other partners. Still, there’s a whole lot more to discover, unearth, and enjoy when it comes to the “Power” universe and all its spinoffs. Moreover, one of the most acclaimed installments in the whole franchise will return for its third season later this year. The network announced on Monday (August 28) that “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” will premiere on December 1. Not only that, but this means that it’ll come out shortly after the second season of “Power Book IV: Force” wraps up this year, and that premieres this Friday (September 1).
Furthermore, the last we heard of Kanan and the crew was in October of 2022, so fans have been waiting for this for some time. “They won’t all be able to complete this intensely personal quest, but for those who do, the destination may reveal the most terrifying secret of all,” Starz wrote in a synopsis of the upcoming season in the “Power” series. “There is no right and wrong or good and evil. There are no absolutes. In the end, there’s just you.”
What’s more is that “Book IV” is equally as beloved and anticipated, with lead actor Joseph Sikora telling HipHopDX of its greatness recently. “Let me tell you, the second season is way better,” he said of the “Power” spinoff. “It’s like, we got Chicago- the first season, it didn’t. I don’t think so. I think they used Chicago as a backdrop. You’re telling me there’s one Black gang in Chicago and they run everything? Nobody’s trying to light that place up? There’s not divisions within that? The first season, the Latin thing- listen, she was great but that’s it? Chicago’s one of the most Latin cities in the entire continent. It’s the third-largest Mexican population in the world.”
In addition, Sikora spoke of the production changes that new showrunner Gary Lennon brought to improve the series. “Give props to Gary Lennon,” he remarked. “He was the showrunner for ‘Power’ Season 5 and Season 6. He’s from Hell’s Kitchen and his brothers were gangsters (Westies). He is the voice of the Tommy Egan character so it’s going to be authentic. Watch Season 2. It’s as legit as a season of ‘Ozark.’” For more news and the latest updates on the “Power” franchise, come back to HNHH.
50 Cent’s “Power Book II: Ghost” has been just as successful as the rest of his expansive and varied television empire. Not only has the show racked up a lot of praise commercially, but fans all over social media make up a passionate and dedicated following. Moreover, the Starz show just wrapped up its third season last night (May 26), with a fourth on the way. Already, fans are incredibly excited to see its next iteration, taking to platforms like Twitter to share some of their favorite moments from this finale. It just goes to show that the hard work, talent, and intriguing stories on display are far more compelling than your average crime show.
Still, that’s not to say that the show didn’t run into a few hiccups before its third season’s conclusion. The biggest of these were the final two episodes of the season getting leaked online, which fans were not happy at all with. Of course, for every tweet pleading for people to avoid the leak and respect the show, there was another telling users to DM them for the link. With a show as hyped and beloved as “Power,” we’re not surprised that fans divided on that as well.
For the sake of those who haven’t seen the finale (or the show, for that matter, which you should fix ASAP), we’ll try not to spoil anything that went down in Episode 10. To sum it up, fans seem satisfied with the seasonal conclusion to the stories of Tariq, Brayden, and more. Check out some of the fan reactions to “Power Book II: Ghost” wrapping up its third season below.
The wardrobe people of Succession and Power Book II: Ghost are exceptional. One understated obscenely priced luxury and the other gaudy, obscenely priced “luxury”, it’s impressive!!!
Damn, that finale of #PowerBookGhost was so dope.. much appreciation to Obi.. and man, Tariq and Brayden really the new Ghost and Tommy lol.. love the parallels and dynamic.. ready for War?? Can’t wait till S4.. #PowerBookIIGhostpic.twitter.com/5cXwHDGpmC
Overall, a great piece of television will leave you wanting more, and it seems like this finale did just that. In addition, there’s always a fair share of news, speculation, and gossip surrounding casting and story focus for the show. As such, we’re sure that fans will have a lot to discuss and look forward to before Season 4. Let us know in the comments what you thought about this final episode. For more news and the latest updates on “Power Book II: Ghost,” stay logged into HNHH.
The new trailer for the third season of “The Kardashians” got fans excited for all the shenanigans and drama to come out on full display. However, it’s clearly not all fun and games, at least for Kim Kardashian. Moreover, the sneak peek (released on Thursday, April 27) shows the SKIMS boss blasting Kanye West for the “lies” that formed his narrative, and other members of the family chiming in. It wasn’t even a week ago that paparazzi spotted the former couple co-parenting at North’s basketball game. While things seem to have gotten at least more amicable since what the trailer shows, one can only wonder if this will spark more contentious fire in their post-marriage relationship.
“He has made up the most insane narrative,” Kim told her mother Kris Jenner concerning the Yeezy mogul’s tales of the divorce. “We stay silent through all the lies, for my kids.” Furthermore, other clips in the trailer could be interpreted in that context. For example, it opens with the 42-year-old expressing that she’s not doing well as her sister Khloé comforts her. “No, I’m not okay,” she remarked about the unclear situation, “I’m just having such a hard day today.”
Kim Kardashian Blasts Kanye West In “The Kardashians” Season 3 Trailer
Meanwhile, another family member who chimed in on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s fallout was her half-sister Kylie Jenner. She’s having some relationship shifts of her own, although nowhere near as damaging. “I don’t know how Kim handles everything with her ex-husband,” Jenner said in the teaser clip. Unsurprisingly, the Chicago rapper did not appear in any trailer footage, and to see him in the actual show would likely shock fans. Regardless, they’ll find out when the newest set of episodes premieres on May 25 on Hulu.
Despite their relationship turning sour, Kim is still dedicated to her children no matter what. Whether it’s having some TikTok fun with North or showing them off to the world, the love hasn’t vanished. Hopefully the socialite feels much better these days than how she felt in those moments. For more updates and the latest news on Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, come back to HNHH.
Timbaland provided an update on Verzuz during a new interview with Variety. He explained to the outlet that the series isn’t going away and is actually about to get an upgrade. Verzuz has been off the air since last summer as they prepare for season 3.
“Yeah, we’re about to go to the next level, and when you do that, there’s always little bumps in the road, a few hiccups. But we’re about to make an announcement,” he explained to the outlet. “I can’t really talk about who we got on it because the paperwork’s not in yet, but this one’s gonna be pretty cool. Me and Swizz are still involved in a big way, and we’re doing something that nobody’s ever seen — it’s not like a battle, but it’s me and him. When you see it, you’re gonna be like, Oh, that’s kind of different.”
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JUNE 10: Swizz Beatz and Timbaland perform during the 2018 Hot 97 Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium on June 10, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
Timbaland’s comments echo similar remarks recently made by his Verzuz co-creator, Swizz Beatz. Beatz spoke with Vibe about the state of the show during an interview, last month. “Big, big, big announcements,” Beatz teased. “The world know if they haven’t heard nothing from Verzuz for this long that, sh*t, something’s cooking. That’s a smart person [that’s] thinking that something is cooking. It’s been fun. We just.. Me and Tim wanted to reevaluate. We started in the basement and it went global, worldwide and sometimes you’ve got to pull it in and give the 2.0 version because you know what people want, you know, what you could have done different. You know, it’s like starting in a Mom & Pop’s store. Now, it’s like a major thing, so we’ve got to make it an even more major thing.”
There is still no premiere date for a third season of Verzuz, however, Swizz Beatz does have a release date for his next music project. On Tuesday, the legendary producer announced Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2, in conjunction with Mass Appeal for Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack. The new project is dropping on April 21.
The Mandalorian Season 3 has just dropped on Disney+. Unlike Netflix and other streaming services, Disney offers things in weekly format. This rewards patience and engrosses an audience far longer than the typical binge model.
As a result, the first episode of the Pedro Pascal-starring show arrived on Wednesday. The Mandalorian, Grogu and company were finally back on-screen for the first time since Season 2 ended in December of 2020 and since a few characters were seen at the end of The Book of Boba Fett.
The first episode drew viewers back in but didn’t offer much otherwise. A lot has happened and Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni decided to dedicate this episode to bringing viewers up to (light) speed and setting the plot in motion (spoilers for all episodes of The Mandalorian ahead).
The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1 recap
Mando, as he’s affectionately called, is reunited with Grogu. The latter spent two years (as Favreau recently confirmed is the timeline) training with Luke Skywalker before choosing to pursue a Mandalorian lifestyle with Din Djarin.
The iconic duo head back to Nevarro, the same place Greef Karga has been operating in since the beginning. This time, it looks like a respectable planet and Karga is now High Magistrate.
Djarin wants to rebuild the only droid he’s ever trusted- IG-11. The droid that (spoilers) sacrificed himself to save the bounty hunter and Grogu has a statue made out of the remaining parts.
Djarin, who needs to find the cleansing waters of the Mandalorian mines, needs a droid to help him scout the destroyed planet. Even though he’s come a long way, the Mandalorian doesn’t want just any droid.
Episode 1 is familiarly good
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: Jon Favreau attends ‘The Forge’ experience inspired by the Star Wars series The Mandalorian, to celebrate the launch of The Mandalorian Season 3. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney)
Thus the first plotline of The Mandalorian Season 3 comes into focus. Djarin needs to redeem himself for removing his helmet, the cardinal sin for certain sects of Mandalorians. This can only be done by bathing in the waters of the mines of Mandalore.
To achieve this, he needs a trusty droid, but IG-11’s memory processing unit has been destroyed, making him once again hostile towards Grogu. He can be fixed, but only with a specific part that Djarin and Grogu must find now.
The episode reintroduces Djarin, Grogu, High Magistrate Karga and other key players. It also explains the absence of the fired Gina Carano. Most of the episode is expositional since it’s been a while since Season 2 ended.
Nevertheless, by the end of the episode, The Mandalorian Season 3 has everyone hooked once again.
The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1 review
General view of the El Capitan Theatre’s marquee promoting the upcoming season of the Disney+ Star Wars flagship show “The Mandalorian”. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
The first episode doesn’t do anything special in relation to other episodes of The Mandalorian. Season 3 begins with the protagonists needing something and going to look for it. This is a familiar plot line from the first two seasons.
What the show does so well is pull viewers in and give them what they want. There are a few excellent action set pieces, including the cold open, that rival any blockbuster movie.
The Mandalorian is so cool and Grogu is so popular that it truly doesn’t matter what they do as long as they’re on screen together.
There are some positively adorable Grogu moments, too. At one point, it appears he’s using the Force to move his chair in circles rapidly. He then uses the Force to pick up and eat a piece of candy.
More growth for Mando and Grogu
The relationship between the two protagonists has grown a lot, too. Djarin is much more fatherly to his adopted son. Looking back at the beginning of the series, there is a warmth between them now in Season 3 that just wasn’t there before.
This season appears poised to jump fully into the lore of Star Wars and of Mandalorians specifically. Bo Katan returns and is seen on Kalevala. This planet is making its live action debut after first being seen in The Clone Wars.
The show has done a tremendous job of slowly bringing fans, many of whom probably weren’t avid Star Wars nerds, into the fandom.
Now, they’re too hooked to care. They may not have heard of Kalevala and they don’t know the intricate lore of the Mandalorian religion. It matters not.
What started out as a very distant Star Wars project (no doubt designed to pander to less interested fans) is turning up the heat now. It doesn’t matter, because this show is too good to skip out on.
The premier of Season 3 of The Mandalorian proves that. It’s pure exposition with a bit of impressive action and it’s done so well that that’s all anyone needs.
The Mandalorian is still the best
There are plenty of Easter eggs and references for hardcore fans, but Filoni and Favreau have masterfully interwoven the intricate aspects of the universe into the most accessible property it’s ever had.
Take a close look at everything in the episode, titled The Apostate and you’ll see just how much is going on. Or don’t, and enjoy the return of television’s favorite duo.
There were probably some doubts as to what the best Disney+ show was and what the best Star Wars show was after Andor came out. Pascal, Favreau and the rest of the crew jumped back into the saddle to remind everyone that there should be no debate.
The next episode will go live on Wednesday, March 8. Be sure to get on Disney+ as soon as it does.
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