Michael Jackson Biopic From Antoine Fuqua Has Found His Joe Jackson With Oscar Nominated Colman Domingo

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Colman Domingo will star as Joe Jackson in the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.

Colman Domingo is buzzing in Hollywood after being nominated for the highest award as an actor for his Oscar-worthy performance in the civil rights drama Rustin. Now he’s setting his sights on another big role-playing the controversial patriarch Joe Jackson in the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic. 

The Antoine Fuqua-directed feature jump-starts production this week. Domingo has been turning heads as of late and joins Jaafar, Michael Jackson’s nephew, who will play his late uncle on the big screen. Juliano Krue Valdi will play a younger MJ. Domingo is the newest major cast announcement but easily the biggest name thus far. 

Here’s the official description from Lionsgate:

Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known. 

The film is being produced by Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody), alongside John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate. Expect Michael to hit theaters on April 18, 2025.

King said “I’m so honored to tell Michael’s story. It’s been a long journey and I’m excited for the film to show audiences around the world a perspective of Michael that they’ve never seen,”

“Michael Jackson was inarguably one of the greatest entertainers of all time,” was the quote from Adam Fogelson, Chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “His impact on music, video, art, fashion, culture – and so much more – was extraordinary and is still profoundly relevant. I can’t wait for audiences to be able to see this film in theaters worldwide next year.” 

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Halle Berry Film ‘The Mothership’ Scrapped at Netflix Due to Delays With Post-Production

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The Mothership has been taken off the release schedule at Netflix. The Halle Berry sci-fi starrer has run into problems, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

“Berry and the Mothership team already completed much of the filming on the project, but it was in need of extensive reshoots to get it over the finish line. Netflix opted not to move forward with those reshoots and shelved the film instead.” Then Variety reported, “The movie finished filming in 2021, but it couldn’t be completed after multiple delays in post-production.”

The story was set as Berry playing a “woman who discovers an extraterrestrial object beneath her home a year after her husband’s disappearance.” The film was written and directed by Matthew Charman and had an ensemble cast that included Molly Parker, John Ortiz, and Omari Hardwick. 

With the state of the industry, it is not a huge shock when a project shows this degree of chaos. Just take Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2022 canning Batgirl, a DC superhero film that had wrapped production and was due out under the HBO Max streaming banner.

MRC was producing the film, and Berry, along with Danny Stillman, served as executive producers. Fred Berger and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones from Automatik were producers on board.

Berry has a deal with Netflix and will star in the upcoming film The Union along with Mark Wahlberg. She’s still running strong, and that matters!

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Benny The Butcher Delivers New Album ‘Everybody Can’t Go’

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Benny The Butcher Delivers New Album 'Everybody Can't Go'

Grammy-nominated and Emmy-Award-winning artist Benny The Butcher, a key member of Buffalo’s revered Griselda collective, has dropped his highly-anticipated album, Everybody Can’t Go, available now on Def Jam Recordings.

Comprising 12 robust tracks, the album weaves tales of authenticity, shares hard-earned insights, and delivers a series of impactful bangers. Opening with “Jermanie’s Graduation,” Benny reflects on his upbringing, painting a vivid picture of resilience amidst adversity. “Pillow Talk & Slander” showcases a rap masterclass featuring Benny, Jadakiss, and Babyface Ray over mesmerizing string loops.

The raucous “Griselda Express” boasts a powerhouse collaboration with Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, and Rick Hyde, demonstrating the collective’s prowess. The journey culminates in the introspective “Big Tymers” featuring Peezy, where Benny takes stock of his journey, declaring, “I got it out the mud, how you gonna tell me to be humble?”

Everybody Can’t Go features an impressive lineup, including Kyle Banks, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Stove God Cooks, Armani Caesar, Jadakiss, Babyface Ray, Conway the Machine, Peezy, Westside Gunn, and Rick Hyde. The album is a testament to Benny The Butcher’s lyrical prowess and ability to captivate audiences with gritty narratives and profound reflections.

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Lil Nas X Drops Original Song “Where Do We Go Now?” for HBO Documentary

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Lil Nas X Drops Original Song "Where Do We Go Now?" for HBO Documentary

Lil Nas X has unveiled a new original track, “Where Do We Go Now? (Music from Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero),” co-written with Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin. The song is part of Lil Nas X’s contribution to his upcoming HBO Original documentary, “LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO.”

Featured in the end credits of the documentary, “Where Do We Go Now?” accompanies the narrative of Lil Nas X’s journey and experiences. The HBO documentary is set to premiere on Saturday, January 27 (8:00-9:35 p.m. ET/PT) and will be available for streaming on HBO Max.

LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO captures the creative dynamo and mesmerizing star power of Lil Nas X, the groundbreaking, Grammy award-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter, as he prepares for and embarks on his first-ever headlining U.S. tour. With unparalleled access, the film follows the genre-breaking artist on a personal journey of self-investigation and discovery as he creates, rehearses, and performs nightly in front of his legions of devoted fans.

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Fans Believe Megan Thee Stallion Dissed Drake on “HISS”

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“Hiss” didn’t only have bars directed at Nicki Minaj. Fans online believed Megan Thee Stallion went for a Young Money sweep, also targeting Drake.

These niggas hate on BBLs and be walkin’ ’round with the same scars
Real curvy, no edgin’, niggas fight to get in my section

Drake is believed to have dissed Megan Thee Stallion on “Circo Loco” from the Her Loss album:

This bitch lie ’bout getting shots,
but she a stallion

The bar blends cosmic surgery and Tory Lanez’s shooting of Thee Stallion.

Do you think Thee Stallion is targeting Drake? Hear the single below.

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Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj Exchange Shots After Release of “HISS”

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The “Hot Girl Summer” days are long gone. Megan Thee Stallion took the gloves off and fired a shot at Nicki Minaj on her new single “Hiss,” fulling igniting a long-simmering beef.

These hoes don’t be mad at Megan
these hoes mad at Megan’s Law
I don’t really know what the problem is
but I guarantee y’all don’t want me to start
Bitch, you a pussy, never finna check me
Every chance you get, bet your weak ass won’t address me

– Megan Thee Stallion on “Hiss”

For context, Megan’s Law is the requirement for sex offenders to make their information available to the public. Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, has to register as a sex offender in the state of California.

Hearing the diss, Minaj hit Instagram Live, laughing over a recorded clip:

Bad bitch she like six foot, I call her Big Foot
The bitch fell off, I said get up on your good foot

In a bold display of her lyrical prowess, Megan Thee Stallion has unleashed her latest single, “HISS,” via Hot Girl Productions. The track, produced by LilJuMadeDaBeat, Bankroll Got It, and Shawn “Source” Jarrett, solidifies Megan’s position as one of hip-hop’s most talented and dominant lyricists.

“HISS” doesn’t mince words as Megan sets the record straight, delivering fiery bars and showcasing her trademark confidence. The track kicks off with a lyrical flourish, with Megan proclaiming, “I feel like Mariah Carey, got these n****s so obsessed, my pussy so famous might get managed by Kris Jenner next.”

The serpent-themed narrative continues from Megan’s previous solo release, “Cobra,” which dropped in November 2023. “Cobra” delved into mental health themes, emphasizing the importance of shedding the past for a fresh start.

Notably, Megan played a crucial role in the production of “Cobra,” collaborating closely with guitarist Diggy Lessard to craft the beat. “HISS” now adds another fierce chapter to Megan Thee Stallion’s impressive catalog.

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Megan Thee Stallion Drops Fiery New Single “HISS”

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Megan Thee Stallion to Drop Hot New Single "Hiss" on Friday

In a bold display of her lyrical prowess, Megan Thee Stallion has unleashed her latest single, “HISS,” via Hot Girl Productions. The track, produced by LilJuMadeDaBeat, Bankroll Got It, and Shawn “Source” Jarrett, solidifies Megan’s position as one of hip-hop’s most talented and dominant lyricists.

“HISS” doesn’t mince words as Megan sets the record straight, delivering fiery bars and showcasing her trademark confidence. The track kicks off with a lyrical flourish, with Megan proclaiming, “I feel like Mariah Carey, got these n****s so obsessed, my pussy so famous might get managed by Kris Jenner next.”

The serpent-themed narrative continues from Megan’s previous solo release, “Cobra,” which dropped in November 2023. “Cobra” delved into mental health themes, emphasizing the importance of shedding the past for a fresh start.

Notably, Megan played a crucial role in the production of “Cobra,” collaborating closely with guitarist Diggy Lessard to craft the beat. “HISS” now adds another fierce chapter to Megan Thee Stallion’s impressive catalog.

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What Did Megan Thee Stallion Say About Nicki Minaj On ‘Hiss?’

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The girls are fighting: Megan Thee Stallion’s appearance on the Mean Girls soundtrack has reignited the fiery side of the rapper. On her latest single, “Hiss,” she’s officially taken the gloves off. While Megan has attempted to stay far away from conflict, her detractors don’t have that same sense of peace; thus, a music beef has been brought to the forefront.

On the record, co-produced by LilJuMadeDaBeat, Bankroll Got It, and Shawn “Source” Jarrett, Megan is done playing nice with former friend Nicki Minaj.

What Did Megan Thee Stallion Say About Nicki Minaj On ‘Hiss?’

Well, nearly the end of the song’s first verse, Megan takes an apparent jab at Nicki’s husband Kenneth Petty’s legal matters. “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law,” raps Megan, referring to Petty’s past sexual assault allegations and failure to register as a sex offender in the state of California. “I don’t really know what the problem is, but I guarantee y’all don’t want me to start / B*tch, you a p*ssy, never finna check me / Every chance you get, bet your weak ass won’t address me / B*tches swear they G, but the G must stand for goofy.”

Shortly after the record was released, Nicki took to Instagram Live to preview a snippet of her response diss track.

But apparently, Nicki isn’t the only person Megan turns her pen on. Fans believe the record contains a slew of sharp jabs aimed at her ex-boyfriend Pardi, Drake, and even DaBaby.

Listen to “Hiss” below.

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Nicki Minaj And Megan Thee Stallion Have Big-Time Beef After Minaj Responded To Meg’s Apparent Diss On ‘Hiss’

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Today (January 26), Megan Thee Stallion released a new single, “Hiss.” Nicki Minaj did not like that.

On the new track, Meg raps, “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law / I don’t really know what the problem is, but I guarantee y’all don’t want me to start / B*tch, you a p*ssy, never finna check me / Every chance you get, bet your weak ass won’t address me.”

Per Cornell Law School, Megan’s Law is “the federal law that ‘require(s) the release of relevant information to protect the public from sexually violent offenders.’” This has been interpreted as a reference to Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty, who in 2022 was sentenced to a year of house arrest for failing to register as a sex offender.

Minaj caught wind of the new song and didn’t waste time with her retort.

After the song dropped, Minaj hopped on Instagram Live for a broadcast, during which repeatedly played a snippet of an unreleased song featuring lyrics apparently aimed at Meg. Minaj raps, “Bad b*tch, she like six foot, I call her Big Foot / The b*tch fell off, I said, ‘Get up on your good foot.’” The foot lyrics are an apparent reference to Megan getting shot in the foot by Tory Lanez.

During the broadcast, Minaj also made fun of Meg’s rapping skills, saying, “You have three Grammys and you have to learn how to rap on the beat and be comfortable in the music,” then doing a mocking impression of Meg’s flow.

On top of that, Minaj also liked posts about Megan getting shot, and posted a photo of her feet on X (formerly Twitter).

In what has been interpreted as Megan’s response to this, she took to her Instagram Story to share a photo of herself laughing.

Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.