The Tribeca Film Festival will feature the Jennifer Lopez Netflix documentary Halftime on its opening night. The premiere is set to take place on Wednesday June 8 at the United Palace in Washington Heights.

Halftime, which will debut on Netflix on June 14, follows Lopez as she reflects on her milestones and evolution as an artist and navigates the second half of her career.  Directed by Tribeca alum Amanda Micheli, the documentary ‘focuses on Lopez’s hard work and creative and cultural contributions as an artist and performer as well as her evolution as a Latina, a mother and a woman taking more agency in her career and using her voice for a greater purpose.’  Micheli said in a statement:  “It’s an honor to be selected for the opening night of Tribeca, and so fitting to be celebrating this critical milestone in Jennifer’s life and career just miles from where she grew up! To have the opportunity to share this film on the big screen with a New York audience is a dream come true.”

Tribeca Festival co-founder Robert De Niro added, “Powerful storytelling — whether in music, film, or games — encourages us to fight for universal values that bind humanity together. Halftime, featuring Jennifer Lopez, reminds us of that. The Tribeca Festival is eager to bring audiences from all over the world together to honor the importance of purpose-driven creative expression.”

The Tribeca Film Festival is set to run from June 8-19 throughout New York City.

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Frank Langella has been let go from Netflix’s limited series The Fall of the House of Usher, following an investigation into his alleged misconduct on set. Mark Hamill, Carla Gugino and Mary McDonnell are among the cast members involved in the series, inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe.

The 84-year-old Langella, who earned a best actor Oscar nomination for 2008’s Frost/Nixon, was set to play Roderick Usher in the streamer’s eight-episode horror project inspired by multiple Edgar Allan Poe tales. The investigation was completed with the series midway through production, and the actor’s role will be recast. Footage of Langella will not be used, according to a source.

The investigation began after Langella was accused of making inappropriate remarks to a female co-star. Netflix declined to comment, and a representative for Langella did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Salma Hayek has joined the cast of Magic Mike’s Last Dance, replacing Thandiwe Newton, who has stepped away from the project.  A spokesperson for Warner Bros. said in a statement: “Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from production of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance to deal with family matters.”

Magic Mike’s Last Dance, the third in the series franchise, is currently in production in London. The third film will premiere on HBO Max, once again starring Channing Tatum in the titular role. Steven Soderbergh is returning to direct, based off a script by Reid Carolyn.

The first two films — Magic Mike (2012) and Magic Mike XXL (2015) grossed nearly $300 million worldwide, and inspired the stage show ‘Magic Mike Live,’ which was launched in 2017.

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/magic-mike-3-thandiwe-newton-salma-hayek-channing-tatum-1235232114/

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Billboard announced that Mary J. Blige will receive the Icon Award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Blige, 51, will also perform at the ceremony. The BBMAs will take place May 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, airing at 8 p.m. EDT on NBC. The event will also stream live on Peacock.

The Icon Award was introduced in 2011, and recognizes outstanding artists who have achieved excellence on the Billboard Charts and made an indelible mark on music. Previous recipients include Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Cher, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Garth Brooks and Pink.

Blige said in a press release:  “My career has been such an incredible and unexpected journey that has included many turns into avenues I never could have imagined like acting, producing, launching businesses and now even my own music festival. Through it all, I always one way or another gravitated back to my first love, music. To be recognized in this way at this moment, with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards, is an incredible honor and one that I am truly humbled by.”

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Alicia Keys has released a solo version of “City of Gods,” her recent collaboration with Fivio Foreign and Kanye West.

To coincide with the release of “City of Gods (Part II),” Keys has also dropped the music video for this new version of the track, directed by Sylvia Zachary and Sing Lee. The video also features a cameo from Slick Rick.

Check out the video for “City of Gods (Part II)” – here.

Alicia Keys Shares ‘City Of Gods’ Part 2 Song & Video: Watch

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Larry David revealed that the improvisational comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm will return for a 12th season. The actor, who stars in the series derived as a follow up to the 1999 HBO comedy special Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm, revealed the news at an HBO Max-presented Directors Guild of America Emmys event hosted by Rich Eisen.

Eisen wrote on Twitter: “So, I was honored to emcee an [Emmys] panel for Curb Your Enthusiasm tonight here in L.A. with most of the cast and asked Larry David the ultimate question: Will there be another season of Curb?” “He said yes.” Ahead of the season 11 premiere in October, David told Eisen that he was unsure whether another season was in the cards. He said: “It’s too soon. It’s way too soon. I need to see how I feel, you know. It’s a huge mountain to climb to — first of all — to write it, to shoot it, to edit. It’s about 18 months from beginning to end. So it’s a big obligation.”

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Netflix has released the first trailer for Season 4 of Stranger Things.  The trailer shows the town of Hawkins facing a demonic threat with Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) being told, “Without you, we can’t win this war” and is set to Journey’s 1983 classic “Separate Ways.”

The official description of Season 4 reads: “It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time — and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.”

The season is being split into two parts. “Volume 1” of season four will debut May 27 (three years after season three aired); and the second half of the fourth season, “Volume 2,” will debut July 1.

Netflix also recently announced that the show’s fifth season will be its last. Take a look at the Season 4 trailer of Stranger Things – here.

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EarthGang has released their latest video for the song “Billi” featuring Future, from their latest album “Ghetto Gods.”

EarthGang’s Ghetto Gods is their second studio album and the follow up to 2019’s debut effort “Mirroland” released in February. Collaborators on that album included JID, J. Cole, Musiq Soulchild, CeeLo Green, Nick Cannon, Ari Lennox and more.

Ghetto Gods is comprised of 17-songs, with guest performances from J. Cole, Ari Lennox, JID, Musiq Soulchild, Baby Tate, Nick Cannon, and others.

Watch the new video for Billi at the link – here.

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Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, and Girl Talk joined forced for their new album Full Court Press, which already released the singles “Put You On” and “How The Story Goes.” Now the quartet are sharing the video for  “Ain’t No Fun.”

Girl Talk further explained how the song came together via press release: “Ain’t No Fun’ is a flip on the concept of Snoop Dogg’s original, kind of from the female perspective of the titular line. … This beat stands out in the context of the album because it doesn’t have a sample and uses a more minimal style. But I thought that with some of the specific sound design and the overall energy, it really connected to the project as a whole.”

Take a look at the video for Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, and Girl Talk‘s “Ain’t No Fun”  – here.

Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA & Girl Talk Release ‘Ain’t No Fun’ Video — Watch

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“Fast & Furious” franchise star Vin Diesel has publicly welcomed Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson to the ‘F&F’ family. Diesel wrote in an Instagram post, which included a photo of him and Larson laughing together, “Yeah yeah yeah… you see this angel over my shoulder cracking me up, you say to your self ‘that’s captain Marvel. Clearly there is love and laughter in this image. What you don’t see however, is the character you will be introduced to in Fast10. You have no idea how timeless and amazing she will be in our mythology. Beyond her beauty, her intellect… her Oscar, haha is this profound soul who will add something you might not have expected but yearned for. Welcome to the FAMILY Brie. @brielarson.”

Larson has publicly expressed her desire to join the blockbuster franchise, saying in a past interview: “Please, please tell everybody I would, of course, want to be in a Fast & Furious movie. I’m obsessed. I love them. I think they’re so good. They’re so fun. And they’ve made me appreciate cars. And it’s something that should be appreciated. They’re incredible. So of course, please.”

Plot details for Fast10 have not been disclosed, but just a few months ago Jason Momoa was announced as the newest member of the Fast & Furious family. Fast 10 will see the return of Justin Lin, who directed the latest installment of the blockbuster series, as well as previously announced cast members including Diesel, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Michelle Rodriguez, Sung Kang, and Daniela Melchior

Shooting on the movie is slated to begin this spring with a release date set for release May 19, 2023.

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