Month: June 2021

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Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions signs first-look deal with Netflix

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Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions has signed a multi-year first-look deal with Netflix.  As part of the deal, Nuyorican will produce both film and television offerings, scripted and unscripted. Lopez, along with producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, will aim to work on projects that look to support diverse female actors, writers and filmmakers. Business partner Benny Medina will also act as a producer.

Said Lopez: “Elaine, Benny and I believe there is no better home for us than a forward leaning content creation company that seeks to defy conventional wisdom and directly market to the millions across the globe who no longer view art and entertainment with the kind of boundaries and limitations of the past.”

Netflix’s head of global films, Scott Stuber, in a statement:  “Throughout every aspect of her career, Jennifer Lopez has been a force in entertainment. In partnering with her and Nuyorican we know she will continue to bring impactful stories, joy and inspiration to audiences around the world.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/jennifer-lopez-signs-first-look-film-and-tv-deal-with-netflix/ar-AAKNySU

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Chris Harrison officially exits ‘Bachelor’ franchise after racism controversy

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Harrison’s exit comes four months after controversy first arose when Rachael Kirkconnell, a 24-year-old contestant who would go on to win Matt James’ season of The Bachelor, was called out for old social media posts which saw her dressed in Native American attire in costume and attending an antebellum plantation-themed college party in 2018.  Harrison addressed the situation during an interview with former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay on Extra in which he appeared to defend Kirkconnell, saying people should have “a little grace, a little understanding, a little compassion” in the wake of the resurfaced photos and questioning the “lens” of 2021 compared to 2018. Following an outcry online, he issued a statement apologizing for “wrongly speaking in a manner that perpetuates racism.”  He later announced that he would be “stepping aside” from the show for an undetermined “period of time.”

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Lili Reinhart signs first-look deal with Amazon Studios

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Lili Reinhart has signed a first look film and TV producing deal with Amazon Studios. Reinhart and her production banner Small Victory Productions will develop original and adapted film and TV content as part of an exclusive pact with Amazon. The deal comes following the success last year of Reinhart’s “Chemical Hearts,” the coming-of-age drama in which she starred and executive produced. Reinhart will work with her producing partner Catherine Hagedorn, who will serve as SVP of production for Small Victory. The company will focus on modern, young adult content celebrating diversity and inclusivity, as well as championing new voices.“I had such a great experience producing ‘Chemical Hearts’ with Amazon and am looking forward to expanding our relationship. Small Victory Productions will tell stories that explore the complexities of young adulthood – queer, diverse and inclusive of everyone,” Reinhart said.  “I couldn’t be happier to join Small Victory. Lili is one of the most forward-thinking and creative women working in entertainment today. We are beyond thrilled to establish this partnership with Amazon Studios,” Hagedorn added.Reinhart will next begin production on “Plus/Minus,” which she is starring in and executive producing for Netflix, with Wanuri Kahiu directing.

http://www.justjaredjr.com/2021/06/07/lili-reinhart-signs-film-television-first-look-deal-with-amazon-studios/

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Taylor Swift’s “Evermore” returns to the No. 1 spot on Billboard 200 albums chart

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Taylor Swift’s latest album “Evermore,” which originally debuted in December 2020, has returned to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for a fourth nonconsecutive week on top. Swift’s latest surge in album sales comes from record-breaking vinyl LP sales, Swift-signed CDs and deep discounting on its digital album.

Swift broke the record for the largest amount of vinyl album sales in one week in the United States with her ninth studio album.

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MTV Video Music Awards to air live from New York this September

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MTV announced on Tuesday that the 2021 Video Music Awards will take place live/ in-person on Sept. 2 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.  The 2021 VMAs will return to the Barclays Center after the 2020 show, hosted by Keke Palmer, took place across various locations in New York City due to the coronavirus pandemic.

MTV said on Twitter alongside a new logo for the event, which features the show’s signature Moonman mascot:  “Countdown to the 2021 #VMAs starts NOW.”  MTV will be broadcasting the 2021 edition in over 175 countries, will celebrate the return of live entertainment and honor the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The network said presenters and performers will be announced at a future date.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/mtv-video-music-awards-will-return-to-new-york-city-in-september/ar-AAKPrVN

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Netflix renews ‘Shadow and Bone’ for second season

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Netflix announced Monday it has renewed its fantasy-drama, Shadow and Bone, for an eight-episode second season. The show is based on Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse novels, and Bardugo said in a statement: “I’ve been writing in the Grishaverse for nearly 10 years now, so I’m thrilled we get to keep this adventure going.  There are so many places we’ve barely gotten to visit, and I can’t wait to introduce our audience to more of the saints, soldiers, thugs, thieves, princes and privateers who make this world so much fun to explore. It’s going to be real magic to see our brilliant, talented cast expand.”

Season 1’s cast included Jessie Mei Li (Alina Starkov), Archie Renaux (Malyen Oretsev), Freddy Carter (Kaz Brekker), Amita Suman (Inej), Kit Young (Jesper Fahey), Ben Barnes (General Kirigan), Danielle Galligan (Nina Zenik) and Calahan Skogman (Matthias Helvar.). The stars are set to reprise their roles for Season 2 and additional casting details are expected to be shared at a later date.

http://www.justjared.com/2021/06/07/shadow-bone-renewed-for-season-2-netflix-reveals-how-many-users-watched/

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General Hospital star Kirsten Storms reveals she has undergone brain surgery

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General Hospital star Kirsten Storms is opening up about her recent brain surgery.  The 37-year-old Storms first shared that she had gotten surgery to drain and remove “a very large cyst that had split into two.” Now the former-Disney actress and star of  Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century has shared additional details about her health and what led to the operation.
Storms wrote on Instagram: “First, thank you for all of the well wishes I’ve received over the last few days.” Storms noted that she’s experienced “random health issues” for several years now, which she disregarded at the time as being side effects to “my medications or just something I was experiencing due to age.”  Storms continued: “When I went to get an MRI for some severe neck pain I have been experiencing for the last few months (I assumed this neck pain was also causing my frequent ‘migraines’) my amazingly thorough orthopedist ordered an MRI of my head just to be on the ‘safe side’ – even though that isn’t his area of expertise.”
Storms said that it was during the MRI that they “stumbled upon a rather large, very full of fluid, cyst that was attached to the lower portion of brain,” adding, “I feel very fortunate that my situation wasn’t more serious and that I had a wonderful neurosurgeon who immediately knew how to fix it. I’m not gonna lie, brain surgery had me nervous, but I’m immensely thankful to my family, friends, and incredible ‘work family’ who have been supportive, kind and loving during a time when I’ve been feeling a lot of emotions.” Storms then thanked all of her fans and loved ones for their support: “Again, thank you to everyone for sending positive vibes my way. It’s not gone unnoticed.”

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Justin Bieber recruits Usher, Ludacris, and Snoop Dogg for “Peaches (Remix)”

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Justin Bieber is sharing the new remix of his single “Peaches” from his latest LP, Justice.  The new remix features Ludacris, Usher, and Snoop Dogg; the original version of the track hit No. 1 back in April, also giving both featured artists Daniel Caesar and Givēon their first chart-topper.

The Peaches (Remix) dropped just hours after Bieber delivered a performance of his track “Somebody” for the 2021 Juno Awards, which took place virtually on Sunday night. Bieber will also be hitting the road for his ‘Justice World Tour’ next year, kicking off in February in San Diego and making stops in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and more.

Listen to the Peaches (Remix) at the link- here.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/usher-and-justin-bieber-reconnect-on-%e2%80%9cpeaches%e2%80%9d-remix-feat-ludacris-snoop-dogg/ar-AAKNkaB

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Listen to Dua Lipa’s new song “Can They Hear Us”

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Dua Lipa has returned with a new song, a collaboration with electro producer Dillon Francis called “Can They Hear Us.” The tune appears on the just-released soundtrack for Gully, the feature film debut from Nabil, the director behind some of the century’s best music videos.  The Gully soundtrack also features 21 Savage, Ty Dolla Sign, Schoolboy Q, B-Real, Don Toliver, Miguel, Buddy, Snoh Aalegra, Gary Clark Jr., 2 Chainz, Sleepy Rose, and Mike Will Made-It.

You can listen to “Can They Hear Us”  – here.  Dua’s music video for “Love Again,”off her smash album Future Nostalgia,  is also out now.  You can check it out at the link – here.

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‘The Conjuring 3: The Devil Mad Me Do It’ tops North American box office with $24M

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The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $24 million in receipts this weekend.  The film, starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson is also streaming on HBO Max. “The Conjuring 3” has Wilson and Farmiga returning as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, and is the first “Conjuring” since 2016, and the first to be helmed by someone other than James Wan (Michael Graves directed). With an additional $26.8 million from international territories, the R-rated pic has grossed over $57.1 million globally.
Coming in at No. 2 is A Quiet Place Part II with $20 million, followed by Cruella at No. 3 with $11 million, Spirit Untamed at No. 4 with $6.2 million and Raya and the Last Dragon at No. 5 with $1.3 million.
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