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‘BMF’ Renewed for Season 3 After Hitting 4 Million Viewers on Season Premiere

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'BMF' Renewed for Season 3 After Hitting 4 Million Viewers on Season Premiere

50 Cent’s BMF has already been renewed for a third season. The renewal follows a successful premiere on Jan. 6 that drew 4.1 million viewers across all platforms for its opening weekend of the second season, with some platforms still to report.

As “BMF” ranked as the #1 most socially engaged drama across all networks over debut weekend, fans have been impatiently expecting its return.

“BMF captures the essence of Detroit through elevated, gritty storytelling and our fans have passionately responded to this show more than ever before,” said Kathryn Busby, President of Original Programming for STARZ. “Following such a strong debut with season two, we’re thrilled to continue to expand on the incredible story of the Flenory brothers as they change the game by writing their own rules. We can’t wait to see what our extraordinary producers and cast deliver next.”

The STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms, as well as internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform in the UK and Brazil, all offer new episodes of “BMF” season two. In the United States and Canada, the episodes will have their linear debut on STARZ on Fridays at 8:00 PM ET/PT.

If you have yet to tap into the new season you can see the trailer below.

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‘The Last of Us’ is Second-Largest Debut for HBO, Trails ‘House of the Dragon’

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'The Last of Us' is Second-Largest Debut for HBO, Trails 'House of the Dragon'

The Last of Us is already a TV sensation. HBO’s new series, an adaptation of the insanely popular video game, has become the second-biggest debut for the premium network in the last thirteen years. The show’s debut only follows House of the Dragon.

According to Variety, The Last of Us‘ first episode pulled in 4.7 million U.S. viewers across the linear HBO channel and the streaming service HBO Max. It is the second-largest opening for an HBO show since 2010’s Boardwalk Empire.

The Last of Us premiere has topped performances from HBO staples like Euphoria, Chornobyl, Westworld, Game of Thrones, and True Detective.

“We are thrilled to see fans of the series and game alike experience this iconic story in a new way, and we extend our gratitude to them for helping to make it a success,” Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO & HBO Max Content, said. “Congratulations to Craig, Neil and the brilliant cast and crew who worked tirelessly to bring this show to life. We look forward to fans around the world enjoying the rest of the season.”

According to HBO: The Last of Us takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.

New episodes arrive on Sundays at 9 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max.

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Ice-T Reacts to Rumors That He’s Beefing With Law & Order Co-star Christopher Meloni

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Ice-T and Law & Order SVU co-star Christopher Meloni cleared the air regarding rumors that the two have been beefing on the set.

According to a tweet from Meloni, Ice-T sent him a screenshot from an email he had received that said that the two had been beefing since Meloni’s return to the Law & Order franchise.

“To Whom It May Concern,” the email started. “The National ENQUIRER is preparing to publish a story reporting actors Ice-T and Christopher Meloni are feuding since the latter’s return to the franchise.”

The email adds that the source of the rumored beef is due to Ice-T growing envious of Meloni for the attention he has been getting.

Ice-T took to Twitter, where he quoted a Tweet Meloni had posted of the email. “Just sent this email over to my guy @Chris_Meloni,” Ice-T wrote on Twitter. “Clownass MFs trying to make up Drama outta thin air… WOW… MFs are really on that BS.”

Meloni left the long-running show in 2011 in its 12th season. However, he returned to SVU in 2021 with his own spinoff show, Law & Order: Organized Crime.

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Madonna Tongued Jack Black, Re-Created An NSFW Photo With Lil Wayne, And More In A Wild New Tour Promo Video

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Today, Madonna announced The Celebration Tour, a trek that will see Madonna playing hits from across her four-decade career. Madonna, ever the shock-friendly performer, unveiled the news with a wild new video featuring Jack Black, Lil Wayne, Diplo, Judd Apatow, Eric Andre, Amy Schumer, Bob The Drag Queen, Kate Berlant, Larry Owens, and Meg Stalter.

The five-minute clip features a truth-or-dare game between the celebrities as they sit around a table. Madonna kicks things off by daring Schumer to simulate how she would lick her husband’s butt, which she does by not doing it. Andre then dared Diplo to dip his balls in his margarita and drink it, and he obliged. Diplo then turned the tables back on Madonna, who he instructed to “tongue-kiss” Black, and indeed, she did just that.

There are some more shenanigans from there — including Madonna, Wayne, and Black posing for a racy photo — but the whole thing ends with one final dare, from Schumer to Madonna: to go on a world tour. Of course, given the purpose of the video, Madonna accepted.

In a statement, Madonna said of the upcoming trek, “I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for.”

Check out the video above and find the tour dates here.

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Ice-T Reacts After Reports That He’s Beefing With “Law & Order” Co-Star Chris Meloni

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Ice-T and Chris Meloni cleared the air following rumors that there’s tension between the two on the set of Law & Order.

The Gangsta rap pioneer denied that he and Meloni had any sort of feud since the latter returned to the show.

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 09: Ice-T and Christopher Meloni pose during The Joyful Heart Foundation Presents: The 5th Annual Joyful Revolution Gala at Cipriani, Wall Street on May 9, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage)

“Just sent this email over to my guy @Chris_Meloni,” Ice-T wrote on Twitter. “Clownass MFs trying to make up Drama outta thin air… WOW… MFs are really on that BS.”

Ice-T’s statement came shortly after Chris Meloni’s tweet, which included a screenshot of an email he received from The National Enquirer.

“The National ENQUIRER is preparing to publish a story reporting actors Ice-T and Christopher Meloni are feuding since the latter’s return to the franchise,” the e-mail read. “Sources told The ENQUIRER that the former rapper has grown envious of the attention that Mr. Meloni has received since coming back.

Meloni wrote, “So…⁦@FINALLEVEL was sent this. He was kind enough to let me know we were feuding.”

Ice-T responded, “LOL… Clownass MFs.. Chris is my MF man! F’em They just make BS up. Crazy.”

Chris Meloni made a return to Law & Order: SVU in 2011 during the show’s 12th season. In 2021, he explained that his reason to leave the show was due to issues with his contract. However, he returned two years ago, reuniting on screen with Ice-T, once again.

NEW YORK – JANUARY 06: Christopher Meloni and Ice-T on location for “Law & Order: SVU” on the streets of Manhattan on January 6, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage)

Unlike his co-star, Ice-T’s had a historical run on the NBC show. Ice-T recently celebrated his role on Law & Order: SVU in October. The Gangsta rap icon officially spent over 20 years as Detective Fin Tutuola since joining the cast in 2000.

Chrisean Rock & Blueface Face Backlash As Public Calls Out Zeus

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The Zeus network scored a huge payday with their Crazy in Love series, but not everyone is happy about Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s behavior. The volatile couple regularly trends on social media due to their public arguments that often turn explosive. Several videos of the pair engaging in physical altercations have circulated from one platform to the next. Now, the world is seeing this play out on their reality television series.

Most recently, in an episode, Rock was seen giving Blueface aid after she reportedly threw a glass at the back of his head. In the clip, Blueface looked stunned and stayed silent as his girlfriend treated his wounds.

Read More: Chrisean Rock Clarifies She Hit Blueface With “A Glass Cup”

Popular blogs have shared Crazy in Love as Zeus amasses more viewers by the hour, but in mentions and comment sections, the pushback is palpable. For months, critics have called out the couple for their often hostile behavior toward one another. Still, the pair haven’t separated and continue to play out their domestic affairs for a profit.

The latest episodes of the series have caused even more of an uproar. Blueface and Rock are seen confronting one another’s families, and things quickly turn violent in both instances.

Read More: Chrisean Rock’s Brother Confronts Blueface About Their Physical Violence: Watch

During a recent interview with Angela Yee’s Lip Service, Rock was asked about her relationship being labeled as “toxic.” She seemingly dismissed the claim.

“I don’t have a dead-end situation. It’s not one time I can’t bring God into a situation,” she said. “I can pray with this n*gga, I can make money with this n*gga, I can travel with this n*gga, I really feel like that’s longevity.”

Some have accused Zeus of capitalizing on domestic violence and glorifying it as a normal part of relationships. The network hasn’t answered the ongoing claims.

Check out a few reactions below.

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La La Anthony Names Nas As Her Entire Top 5, Says She Once Wanted To Rap

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He’s one of the most celebrated Hip Hop icons, and La La Anthony is giving her opinions on Nas. The BMF star has been lighting up the small screen as she moves forward in her acting career. The second season of BMF recently premiered, and Anthony caught up with AllHipHop to discuss the series, as well as her picks for Top 5 Rappers of All Time. It seems only one person holds down all positions.

“All-time MCs? Oh Nas, everybody knows that,” she said. “I don’t think there’s anybody — Nas is 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 for me. When it comes to lyricists and MCs and everything, I’ve been a Nas fan since I was 14, 15 years old.”

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 30: La La Anthony and Nas attend ‘Nas: Time Is Illmatic’ New York Premiereat Museum of Modern Art on September 30, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Zak Photography/FilmMagic)
Read More: La La Anthony On Her Love Life: “I Don’t Feel Like Any Guys Want To Date Me”

Anthony’s first introduction to global fame came from her stint as an MTV VJ. After climbing through the ranks, she began diversifying her portfolio with other entertainment projects, but Hip Hop has always been one of her first loves.

“I always say Hip Hop is the soundtrack to my life,” she also stated. “I started my career as an intern because I was such a fan of Hip Hop, that I wanted to be around music all the time. I started interning when I was 16 years old at a radio station, just to be around music and my favorite artists. Just be able to embody that.”

“That’s how I started my entire career, was chasing Hip Hop,” Anthony further shared. “It’s definitely the soundtrack to my life and the springboard into how I became what I am today.”

Read More: La La Anthony Turns Up The Heat In A Bodysuit With Latest IG Post

She also revealed there was a time during her teen years when she was insistent on being a rapper.

“It was serious. As a teenager, I really thought that’s what I was going to do,” said Anthony. “But my career, my life took a lot of different twists and turns. I’m still happy to do what I’m doing, and I’m still in the music business. It’s great to still be able to be in the entertainment music business in a different capacity.”

“I’m such a fan of Hip Hop and music, so I get to still be a part of it.”

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Stephen A. Smith Opens Up About Struggling With A Learning Disability

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Stephen A. Smith is one of the most well-known sports journalists in the entire world. He is a staple of the television show First Take where he gets to let off his hot takes that tend to enrage sports fans. Overall, he is a beloved figure and without him, sports talk TV would look a lot different.

This year, Smith is dropping his very own memoir called Straight Shooter. The book is certainly going to be fun to read as it will give us some insight into the mind of Smith. In fact, Rolling Stone recently got an excerpt from the book which describes Stephen A.’s struggles with a learning disability.

Stephen A. Smith attends the Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton on August 20, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Stephen A. Gets Honest

Per Smith:

“From the time I was six, I thought I was stupid. Although I talked well — and a lot — and articulated my thoughts fluidly enough that some folks swore one day I’d become a lawyer or a public speaker, it was all a facade. I couldn’t comprehend what I was reading, a deficit that my oratory skills only served to hide.

It got worse each year, stunting my ability and willingness to grow intellectually. Before long, I was in the second grade but reading at a first-grade level. Then I was in the third grade — still at a first-grade reading level.”

Smith went on to note that when he had to repeat the fourth grade, he overheard his dad say “The boy just ain’t smart. He’s not going anywhere. Accept it.” Subsequently, Smith found out he had dyslexia, and from there, he was able to excel in everything he did.

Commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on prior to Game Five between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 25, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Needless to say, Smith has come a very long way since those days. Now, he is a staple of ESPN and in many ways, he completely carries the network.

Let us know what you thought of the excerpt, in the comments down below.

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Blueface Nearly Fights His Own Brother Over Chrisean Rock’s Comments

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Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s relationship has played out in their new reality show, Crazy In Love. Over the past few weeks, viewers got an intimate look into the highs and lows of their relationships.

Unfortunately, the frequent criticisms that their relationship is “toxic” appears to be true with each episode. Most recently, Blueface seemed to be ready to square up with his brother following Chrisean Rock’s comments.

In a snippet of the upcoming episode of Crazy In Love, Blueface’s brother stands alongside his mom and sister as they confront the couple. Blueface’s brother said that he’ll fight both of Chrisean’s brothers after she squared up with their mom and sister. “I’ll fight both of your brothers, on my momma,” he said.

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 04: ChriseanRock and Blueface attend Goliath Aftershock at Lyfe Nightclub on September 4, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

“Fuck my brothers, I got my n***a right here,” Rock replied, which fanned the flames further. Blue’s brother said that the rapper didn’t want to fight while the “Thotiana” rapper said that they already squared up in the past. From there, Blueface and his brother get ready to fight each other but security intervenes.

Blueface and Chrisean’s TV show has produced many viral clips in recent times. Crazy In Love provided an in-depth look into Blueface’s infamous altercation with Chrisean Rock’s father. Last week, the show also explored when Chrisean smacked Blue in the head with a glass cup and later, cared for his wounds.

Though Crazy In Love produced plenty of captivating moments, Wack 100 previously expressed his opinions on Blueface and Chrisean’s relationship. During a recent episode, Wack called Chrisean a “distraction,” claiming Blueface hasn’t had a hit record since she came into the picture.

Crazy In Love airs on The Zeus Network on Mondays at 6 pm EST.

Al Brown, Of “The Wire” Fame, Dead At 83

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Al Brown, best known for playing Col. Stan Valchek on the hit HBO series, The Wire, has passed away. He was 83 years old.

Brown’s daughter, Jenny, confirmed her father’s passing in a statement provided to TMZ on Sunday. He passed away in Las Vegas on Friday after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

BRAZIL – 2019/05/21: In this photo illustration the Home Box Office (HBO) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

His talent manager also announced the death on his official Facebook page for Brown.

“I am sad to let you know that angels came for Al yesterday morning, Friday, January 13, 2023,” the Facebook statement said. “May his memory be a blessing to his family, his friends, and each of you. This page will remain as a testimony to Al’s work and love for his fans.”

The Wire aired from June 2, 2002, through March 9, 2008, comprising of five seasons. It is widely considered one of the best television series of all time. While Brown was a recurring character throughout the show, he had the most screen time in Season 2 while dealing with the dock workers and The Greek. In total, he appeared 20 of the show’s 60 episodes.

In addition to his acclaimed work on The Wire, Brown also made appearances on Rescue Me, Forensic Files, Law & Order: SVU, Commander in Chief, and The Hustler. On the big screen, Brown worked on The Replacements, 12 Monkeys, Lay the Favorite, Red Dragon, and Liberty Heights.

While he’s renowned for his work in the entertainment industry, Brown also served two tours in Vietnam.

Neither Brown’s daughter nor his talent manager has announced any memorial plans.

Check out a clip of Al Brown playing Valchek on The Wire below.

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