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Drake Teases “Final Chapter” Of Netflix’s “Top Boy”

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Drake, the executive producer of the series, gave fans a sneak peek of what to expect in the upcoming third and final season. On Sunday (August 13), the Toronto native took to Instagram to share a dramatic teaser trailer for Top Boy‘s last season. “So how do you think we survived all this time?” the trailer begins. The highly acclaimed British crime drama returns this fall.

Because of its authentic portrayal of life in East London, the Netflix series grew a cult-like fanbase. It also has tackled issues like social justice, mental health, racism, and poverty. The rapper promises to leave “no loose ends” in the caption, as in the trailer. “No.Loose.Ends… Top Boy, The Final Chapter. September 7th,” he wrote.

Drake Became The Series’ Executive Producer In 2017

 
 
 
 
 
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The TV series, which originally aired on Channel 4 in 2013, was canceled. However, after the rapper expressed his love for the show, he called for it to be revived and joined as an executive producer. Fans expressed their excitement for the potential revival in the comment section. “Peak story telling is back,” one person wrote. Others had different, more amusing ways of conveying their excitement: “time to annoy my wife with my fake british accent for a month.” Even Lil Yachty hopped in the comments to share his enthusiasm,” Finally,” he wrote.

On the other hand, while the rapper has reasons to celebrate, there is also bad news. Podcaster and alleged “industry plant” Bobbi Althoff and Drake have apparently severed their social media ties. It was recently reported that the pair unfollowed each other on Instagram. The Her Loss rapper appeared on her The Really Good Podcast a few weeks back. Certainly, this could definitely be a real feud brewing between the two, or it could just be a random falling out. Not only that, on YouTube, the only trace of the Drake interview on Bobbi’s channel is some “Shorts” that were released prior to the entire interview going live. Drake has had an unfollowing spree with other women in the past. Ice Spice is a prime example. The possibilities are truly endless. 

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“Big Brother” Contestant Removed For Using N-Word

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For over twenty years, Big Brother has been captivating viewers and continues to do so. The show has gained a dedicated fan base due to its eccentric cast and memorable moments. However, in its latest season, a cast member crossed a line. 30-year-old Florida native Luke Valentine found himself in hot water after being caught on a live stream using the n-word while speaking to his other castmates.

Valentine immediately realized his mistake and tried to switch gears, but the damage was already done. He would later be removed from the house. The reality TV show’s producers, along with reps for CBS, spoke to TMZ about the incident. They also referred to the show’s zero-tolerance policy when it came to using racial slurs. “Luke violated the BIG BROTHER code of conduct, and there is zero tolerance in the house for using a racial slur. He has been removed from the house,” they said.

Big Brother Has A “Zero Tolerance” Policy For Using Racial Slurs

 
 
 
 
 
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This is not the first time the show has been criticized for its portrayal of racism. Just last season, the first (and only so far) Black female Big Brother winner, Taylor Hale, faced constant abuse from her castmates. However, despite the onslaught of criticism she received in the house, she considers herself a “victor,” not a victim. “And if there is one word that is going to describe the season, it is resiliency. And if you were to ask yourself who was the most resilient person of the season, it was me,” she said as her former competitors prepared to make their big decision.

There are very few winners among the Black or POC castmates. Singer Tamar Braxton was the previous winner of the celebrity edition of the show. Braxton tweeted a congratulatory message to Hale on her win, writing, “Whew! But congrats.” She wasn’t the only one to lend support to Hale. Season 23 winner Xavier Prather also took to Twitter to offer some words of encouragement. “The treatment of Taylor in #BB24 is a prime example of why The Cookout was formed,” the Challenge: USA contestant tweeted in July 2022, referring to the all-Black alliance he helped build during his season.

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50 Cent Dishes On New Eminem “8 Mile” Series

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During a recent interview with Men’s Health, 50 Cent teased his new Eminem series, 8 Mile. The series is a new take on the iconic 2002 film, and according to Fif, it’ll be just as huge. Earlier this year, he stopped by Big Boy’s Neighborhood to share the news. “I’m gonna bring 8 Mile to television,” he revealed, “We in motion.” The series is yet to have an official release date, but fans are certainly looking forward to it.

Things appear to be running smoothly so far, based on the recent interview. “I’m developing the 8 Mile film into a series,” 50 Cent told Men’s Health. “So this sh*t is expected to be just as big as the feature film, just huge. It’ll be huge. The interest in it is because the time period of 8 Mile was capturing per the bat, so as we move it into modern times you’ll see things about how we function now, how technology changed the way people enter the music business.”

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50 Cent Says New 8 Mile Series Will Be “Just As Big As The Feature Film”

“This is why you don’t see groups in the music business,” the artist continued. “You see so many individual artists because there’s no artist development. They used to take time, find Justin Timberlake over here, this guy from over here, bring this guy then we got NSYNC. Then we got Backstreet [Boys], then we got all of these cool boy bands because you put all of that talent into one show.”

50 Cent then went on to explain how the industry has changed with the rise of new technology. “When you leave them out there and they reach the audience before they reach the record company? Because if you got a computer and you got a decent microphone in front of it,” he explains. “You can buy the beat from YouTube, record your record…soon as you do that, you’re in the music business. It’s just how much interest are you generating.”

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Ryan Seacrest To Host “Wheel Of Fortune”

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Ryan Seacrest is one of the biggest names in all of television. Although he doesn’t host as many shows as he used to, he still has a bit of an empire thanks to numerous shows he helped executive produce. For example, he was a huge part of the success of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Of course, in his early career, he was known for his work on American Idol. Now, however, he is getting a huge new opportunity that is most definitely going to turn some heads. He will now be the host of Wheel Of Fortune.

Pat Sajak had been doing the show for over 40 years. However, he decided that it was time to finally retire. Since that time, Seacrest has been the one angling for the job. In the end, he won out and it is easy to see why. He has a ton of broadcasting experience, and he is one of the best people out there for this kind of gig. Taking to Instagram, Seacrest revealed just how excited he is to get started on this endeavor.

Ryan Seacrest Wins Big

“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest explained in his post. “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them. Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease. I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition.”

While this may be a huge change for fans of the show, others simply saw this coming a mile away. Sajak has been at it for so long that it will be refreshing to see Seacrest in the position. That said, let us know your thoughts on the personnel decision, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the television world and beyond.

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Lil Dicky Dropping “Dave” Soundtrack After Eight-Year Hiatus

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FX’s Dave is a rollicking good time, showcasing how rap fame and the pursuit of said fame can affect a person and their relationships. The only downside of this Hulu hit show is that Lil Dicky hasn’t released new music. The show’s creator and “rapper’s rapper,” Dave Burd, is finally coming out with an album, the soundtrack to Dave, after not doing so for eight years. His last album, Professional Rapper, is the only studio album to his credit. He also hasn’t gone on a true tour in five years. Unfortunately, TV can do that to a budding rapper.

Speaking to Variety, Lil Dicky was excited about this potential album: “It’s a really strong body of work that I’m super proud of. I was surprised when I took a step back and looked at the inventory of stuff that [has] made it into the show — ‘Oh, my God, there’s like a great album here of work that can live on its own.’” During Dave outros and credits, you can hear snippets of new, unreleased music that Lil Dicky has been hoarding. Twenty-second clips pave the way for three-minute songs on an album that’s sure to excite long-waiting fans.

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What To Expect From Lil Dicky’s “Dave” Soundtrack

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 12: (L-R) Travis Bennett, Taylor Misiak, Dave Burd, Andrew Santino, Christine Ko, and GaTa of FX’s ‘Dave’ pose for a portrait during the 2023 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 12, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (Photo by JSquared Photography/Getty Images)

Lil Dicky is well-known for going meta and providing social commentary on what the rap industry is and his part in it. So it stands to reason that this upcoming soundtrack album will have some of the classic Dicky pastiche. Expect random conversations with himself, popular songs from the TV show, and a ton of appearances by Dave hypeman Gata.

The soundtrack album, set to release at the end of this summer, is Lil Dicky’s first full-length project in almost a decade. He believes there’s a full track list from the three seasons of Dave, the third and most recent season finishing its air run in May of this year. The rapper created a climate crisis-focused “Earth” collaboration in 2019 with almost everyone in music (as well as a Leo DiCaprio guest spot). He also got wide notoriety from his “Freaky Friday” single and music video with Chris Brown. Dave Burd’s continual knack for getting uber-famous people to do things has made his music and his show top-notch entertainment, as it shows a different side to these celebrities.

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Kanye West’s Shut-Down TV Show Pilot Surfaces Online

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Kanye West has a lot of titles attached to him, but one that he apparently pursued that never got to manifest was “TV show mogul.” Moreover, according to reports from Far Out Magazine, the Chicago artist pitched a series to HBO back in 2007 that never got to see the light of day. Until now, that is, as a leak of the show’s presented pilot apparently found its way online thanks to Internet sleuths. According to reports and rumors complied over the years, the show was intended to be titled “A Little Inappropriate,” perhaps a little too fitting for a character like him. Furthermore, he wanted to fuse “Curb Your Enthusiasm” with “Entourage,” as he’s a big fan of Larry David’s work.

Other names involved in the cast were Don C, friend and designer, rapper GLC, Jeff Garlin (of “Curb” fame), and comedians JB Smoove and Wyatt Cenac. “Kanye knew he wasn’t a good improviser,” Cenac stated to Vulture back in 2013. “He’d read something that Seinfeld said about surrounding himself with better talent and that he would rise to the occasion. And so that was his hope.”

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Kanye West’s Leaked TV Show Pilot

The leaked pilot above sees the 46-year-old juggle a CD signing with his rowdy crew of colleagues. Afterwards, he’s worried about bad fast-food breath when visiting a terminally ill fan for the Make-A-Wish foundation. However, Kanye West (whose Bape hoodie is zipped up to his face) discovers that the teen isn’t actually that sick. But he does think that he’s a better rapper than him. For fans of shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” or even something like “Veep,” this premise sounds right up those shows’ alleys.

According to reports, the Yeezy creative had already shot interviews for the first season. They included Nelson George, Professor Boyce Watkins, and Cornel West. Still, eventually HBO decided to pass. “HBO was like, ‘We didn’t pay for a show with these no-name motherf***ers. Find a way to put some Kanye in this,’” Cenac claimed. Considering all his current endeavors, a Ye show certainly sounds like it would be a fever dream. For the latest news and updates on Kanye West, stick around on HNHH.

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Big Boi Set To Host New Hulu Show “Big RV Remix”

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Outkast legend Big Boi is about to take the reins on a new Pimp My Ride style Hulu series. The show, titled Big RV Remix will be hosted by Big Boi and business partner Janice Faison. Together they own Celebrity Trailers a company that aims to expand upon the luxury of larger vehicles. The show follows them as they take on extravagant requests from clients. Its official summary elaborates. “From trailers and campers to sprinters and school buses if it has wheels, Big Boi and Janice are ready to make their clients’ vehicle renovation dreams come true.”

The show is set to premiere on Hulu on July 21st. While Big Boi has made a number of appearances on a variety of shows this will be the rapper’s first time stepping into host duties. It’s another new medium the rapper is stepping into after trying his hand at baseball announcing last month. During a May 25th game between the Braves and Phillies, Big Boi got to step into the announcing booth to help call the game. He’s certainly made it clear that his versatile talents are in no way limited to just music.

Big Boi’s New Show

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 25: Rapper Big Boi reacts after throwing out the first pitch prior to the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on May 25, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Musically, Big Boi’s most recent full length outing came on Big Sleepover in 2021. The album was made with frequent Outkast and Big Boi collaborator Sleepy Brown. Big Boi has only been a part of one new single so far this year. He joined C-Bone on his new song “Tell C-Bone” back in March.

Last year, news broke that Big Boi was filing for divorce from his wife Sherlita Patton. The pair had been together for 20 years but claimed in court documents that there was no reasonable hope for reconciliation. What do you think about the idea for Big Boi’s new Hulu show? Let us know in the comment section below.

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LL Cool J Makes Surprise Appearance On “NCIS: Hawaii”

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LL Cool J may be returning to music very soon, but does that mean he’s finished with acting?. The legendary artist has had a successful career in the entertainment industry spanning almost four decades, including ventures into film and television. However, it seems LL Cool J is preparing to make a comeback to the music scene. The iconic rapper has recently confirmed that he will be releasing a new album. This would mark his first release in a decade. Excitingly, he has enlisted a talented lineup of fellow MCs to join him on the project. Reports from AllHipHop state that Eminem, Nas, Fat Joe, Rick Ross, and Saweetie will appear on the album, with Q-Tip serving as the sole producer.

The upcoming album coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and showcases the evolution of the genre through its diverse range of featured artists. LL Cool J previously collaborated with Fat Joe on the remix of “I Shot Ya” in 1995. However, fans highly anticipate his collaborations with Nas and Eminem as LL Cool J has not previously worked with either artist. LL Cool J had originally planned to collaborate with Eminem on his shelved project, The G.O.A.T 2. Still, LL has assured fans that they can expect something special in the near future. So, LL is finally finished with acting, right? Well, not quite.

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LL Moves From One “NCIS” To Another

LL Cool J pleasantly surprised fans by making an unexpected appearance at the end of Season 2 of NCIS: Hawaii. This followed the recent conclusion of NCIS: Los Angeles. The 55-year-old rap legend is known for his role as Sam Hanna on the Los Angeles iteration of the show. He spent ten years in the role, leaving many fans sad when the show ended. As such, they were pleasantly surprised when LL made a cameo in the final episode of Season 2 of NCIS: Hawaii. Excitingly, he will continue to guest-star alongside Vanessa Lachey in Season 3.

Vanessa Lachey made a statement about the addition of LL’s character to the show. “One of the most beautiful things about working on NCIS: Hawaii is the show’s ability to bring the franchise together,” Lachey said. “We have had so much fun spreading the aloha to NCIS and NCIS: L.A. with the triple crossover. Now, we have the amazing opportunity to bring Sam Hanna to Hawaii to help the island solve some cases and maybe have a few laughs in the process. Welcome to the ohana, Todd! It’s going to be a fun ride!” What do you think about LL Cool J’s continued role on NCIS? Let us know in the comments!

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Billie Eilish Shows Off Morbid Makeup From BTS Of “Swarm”

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Billie Eilish has all of the makings to be a horror actress. Since the start of her career at the tender age of 13, she has always had a darker style. It’s no surprise to anyone that Billie has taken the opportunity to work on the new horror TV show Swarm. Created by Donald Glover, Swarm is a 7-part series available on Prime Video since March 17th. Eilish surprised everyone when she stepped on screen in the fourth episode, debuting her acting career.

The Grammy award-winner has been relatively tight-lipped about her involvement in the show until recently. And despite being best known for her music, not a lot of people know that she has dabbled in acting prior to Swarm. Billie Eilish voice acted background dialogue for X-Men, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Ramona and Beezus. However, the news of Donald Glover and Billie Eilish has sparked a flurry of excitement among fans. To further fan the flames of excitement, Billie has recently shared Instagram selfies of her morbid makeup from the show.

Billie Eilish Is In Her Element On The Set Of “Swarm”

Her caption is one of love and endearment to the crew (and her coworkers) of Swarm. The pictures speak a thousand words. In the selfies Billie can be seen hugging her peers and generally having a blast. Apart from the happy memories, she also shows off her gruesome makeup form the show. Of course, the bloody makeup looks natural on Billie’s deadpan face. The singer-turned-actress delivers a stunning performance of a cult leader that leaves fans hoping for more on-screen appearances.

Billie Eilish has had a lot on her plate recently. From performing on stage, turning 21, and doing brand deals for several big name companies. Her role in Swarm caught the attention audiences and peers alike. Artists are swooning for her character, “Eva,” and Donald Glover’s creativity. At this moment, there is no telling if Billie has any upcoming TV shows or movies. But due to Billie’s extremely successful career, it is likely that fans can expect to see more of her in the future on screen. Check back in to catch any updates about her future projects.

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