Netflix‘s JEEN-YUHS — a three-part documentary that allows viewers to “step inside the journey of Kanye West” — will be released this February. The film is directed by Coodie Simmons and Chike Ozah, the duo who also made Ye’s “Through the Wire” and third video of “Jesus Walks”.

The streaming service just unveiled the latest official trailer for the documentary, which shows off more vintage clips of Kanye in his formative years. Throughout the trailer we see old footage of Kanye in the studio with Pharrell and Jay-Z, a small snippet of him recovering from his life-changing 2002 car accident, performances on stage, and more.

JEEN-YUHS is scheduled to hit theaters on February 10, one week before Netflix’s exclusively debuts the documentary on February 16.  Check out the trailer – here.

Kanye West Doc to Hit Theaters Nationwide Ahead of Netflix Release

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A documentary about Sidney Poitier is in the works at Apple with Oprah Winfrey serving as executive producer.  The documentary is an Apple Original Films release from Winfrey’s Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment.

Poitier, who died last Thursday at age 94 in Beverly Hills, was the first Black man to win an Academy Award for best actor for 1963’s Lilies of the Field and opened the door for other minority performers through his work in such films as In the Heat of the Night, To Sir With Love and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?.

The documentary has been under wraps and in production with the participation of the Poitier family for more than a year, according to sources.  Filmmaker Reggie Hudlin is signed on to direct the upcoming feature. Hudlin directed The Black Godfather, the 2019 documentary about music executive Clarence Avant for Netflix, and Marshall, the 2017 Thurgood Marshall biopic starring Chadwick Boseman for Open Road.

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‘Bel-Air,’ Peacock’s dramatic reimagining of the Will Smith 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has dropped a new trailer. Bel-Air is a new series inspired by Morgan Cooper’s 2019 viral YouTube video. Cooper, who’s credited on Bel-Air as director/co-writer/executive producer, said of the series:  “With this dramatic reimagining, we wanted to create a show that stands on its own while honoring the spirit and innovation of the original series. Because Bel-Air is a drama, we’re able to really peel back the layers of these characters and themes in a way that you simply couldn’t do 30 years ago in the half-hour sitcom format. We’re able to go have tough conversations that challenge perspectives. At its core, Bel-Air is a celebration of the Black experience through the perspective of a family.”

Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith are producing the new take on the show through their Westbrook Studios. The one-hour drama stars Jabari Banks as Will, who’s left Philadelphia for a second chance.  The cast also features Adrian Holmes as Phillip Banks, Cassandra Freeman as Vivian Banks, Olly Sholotan as Carlton Banks, Coco Jones as Hilary Banks, Akira Akbar as Ashley Banks, Jimmy Akingbola as Geoffrey, Jordan L. Jones as Jazz, and Simone Joy Jones as Lisa.

Bel-Air will premiere on Feb. 13; the date coincides with Super Bowl LVI, coverage of which will be available starting at 1 p.m. ET on the Peacock platform, as well as by way of NBC and Telemundo.  For its Peacock premiere, Bel-Air will release the first 3 episodes. Moving forward, new episodes will be made available on a weekly basis.

Take a look at the trailer for Bel-Air – here.

The Fresh Prince Gets A Second Chance In Dramatic ‘Bel-Air’ Trailer

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SZA has dropped the video for her hit song “I Hate U.” The single had been released on Soundcloud via an anonymous account in August 2021, and then made its official debut on streaming services last month. “I Hate U” went on to become the most-streamed R&B track by a female artist on Apple Music after only a week on the platform.

LaKeith Stanfield stars in the video clip, which features a picturesque coastal landscape and has Stanfield arguing on the phone, then shown solemnly walking across the beach while he contemplates his relationship.

Check out the video for “I Hate U” – here.

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2 Chainz took to his social media to announce his brand new album called “Dope Don’t Sell Itself”, a follow up to his 2020’s effort “So Help Me God!“. 2 Chainz also revealed that the album will hit streaming services later this month.

The Georgia rapper wrote on Instagram: “Hey you how you been!? It’s been a minute I know, but im back with something new and exotic. You know I ain’t been around this long with out being a thinker and a constant student & teacher of the game my album ‘DOPE DONT SELL ITSELF’ drops this month and single drops this week. Sincerely, Two Tone Toni.”

Recently, 2 Chainz assisted Papoose on the “Thought I Was Gonna Stop” remix with Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes, & Remy Ma, and DJ Premier on “Mortgage Free“.

2 Chainz Announces His New Album ‘Dope Don’t Sell Itself’ Releases This Month

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Comedian Bob Saget has died at 65. The star of “Full House” was found dead at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando on Sunday. The circumstances around Saget’s death are still unclear, however authorities said “no signs of foul play or drug use” were found. A statement read: “Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case.”

Saget has been touring the country, and had just done a show in Jacksonville the night before. He tweeted early Sunday morning: “Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this s**t.”

Saget was best known for his role in “Full House” and was also the longtime host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” from 1989 to 1997. Other roles included “Entourage”, the narrator on “How I Met Your Mother” and many more. Saget is survived by his wife, Kelly Rizzo, and three daughters — Aubrey, Lara and Jennifer — whom he shared with his ex-wife, Sherri Kramer.

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Keanu Reeves is set to star in an episodic adaptation of Erik Larson’s best-selling crime story, The Devil in the White City, marking his first major TV role.  The Devil in the White City tells the true story of Daniel H. Burnham, the architect behind the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and Dr. H. H. Holmes, the serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims.

Leonardo DiCaprio, who acquired the rights to the book in 2010, will produce the project for Hulu with his longtime collaborator Martin Scorsese.  When DiCaprio first acquired the rights to the book, it was thought he would star in a feature-length film directed by Scorsese. However, in 2019 DiCaprio and Scorsese struck a deal with Hulu to reimagine the project as a limited series. At the time, the deal was said to be one of the expensive acquisitions in Hulu’s history.

Todd Field (Little Children, In the Bedroom) will direct the first two episodes of the series. Field and Sam Shaw (Castle Rock) are also on board as producers of the project.

Keanu Reeves In Talks To Star In Hulu’s Series Adaptation Of ‘The Devil In The White City’ From Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Todd Field & Sam Shaw

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21 Savage has returned with new music.  In 2021, 21 Savage assisted on multiple tracks, most notably Rick Ross’ “Outlawz” with Jazmine Sullivan, and Drake’s “Knife Talk” with Project Pat.

The  Atlanta rapper has now dropped two brand new songs called “No Debate” and “Big Smoke” with production from Cardo Got Wings & Deats and Sg Kid Hazel. Both the tracks come along with a joint music video which is directed by Marko Steez.

Watch the new joint video for “No Debate” and “Big Smoke” – here.

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Aaliyah‘s posthumous album ‘Unstoppable’ is reportedly set to be released this January. The late artist’s uncle and Blackground Records founder Barry Hankerson recently appeared on The Geno Jones Show to confirm the release and reveal some featured artists on the album. Said Hankerson: “One of the songs that’s out now is doing incredibly well. And that’s the song that she did with Weeknd (referring to the track “Poison”).  Because of that success, we think it’ll only get better with people such as Ne-Yo and Snoop Dogg, Future, and Drake — one of her biggest fans. Those are the features that’ll be on the record and that’ll be out in January.”   ‘Unstoppable’ will also include a collaboration with Chris Brown, produced by Timbaland.

Hankerson also shared with Billboard:  “The body of work is pure hip-hop and R&B. I think it’s going to be big with urban and R&B stations. Some of the people that Aaliyah liked are on the album. She loved Snoop Dogg, who’s done a great record in collaboration with Future. They’re going in now to refreshen their vocals. Ne-Yo gave us an excellent song; also Drake.”

It’s been 20 years since Aaliyah died in a plane crash in the Bahamas at age 22.  Said Hankerson: “I think she would be very happy with the selections we made and the guests because the artists themselves made it known to us how much they wanted to work with her and be a part of her legacy. And I pray that she is happy. Aaliyah would love hearing herself with the current stars of the industry that she cared so much about. And that’s all I wanted to do.”

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The streaming service Hulu has shared a trailer for the miniseries ‘Pam & Tommy’, featuring Lily James and Sebastian Stan as former Hollywood couple Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. The preview revisits Anderson (James) and Lee’s (Stan) infamous sex tape scandal, and also explores Anderson and Lee’s relationship and how the scandal affected their personal lives and careers.

Pam & Tommy is written by Robert D. Siegel and directed by Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya). It also stars Seth Rogen and Nick Offerman as Rand Gauthier and Uncle Miltie, the pair who obtained and distributed the tape, which was recorded during Anderson and Lee’s honeymoon.

Pam & Tommy will premiere February 2 on Hulu.  You can watch the latest trailer – here.

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