Gag City just wanna have fun! During Nicki Minaj’s homecoming show at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday, the Pink Friday 2 rapper welcomed Cyndi Lauper onstage to perform her “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”-sampling track “Pink Friday Girls.”
One video captured Minaj pulling in Lauper for a tight hug and bowing to her before telling the crowd, “I have been speaking about this woman in my interviews since I first began rapping. I never in a million years thought I’d be back rapping in New York with Cyndi Lauper.
One video captured Minaj pulling in Lauper for a tight hug and bowing to her before telling the crowd, “I have been speaking about this woman in my interviews since I first began rapping. I never in a million years thought I’d be back rapping in New York with Cyndi Lauper.
- 5/2/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Rap legends Salt-n-Pepa and Grandma’s Cookies have collaborated on a fresh-out-of-the-oven remix of a classic children’s tune. The iconic collaboration highlights the duo’s skills as they recreate and refresh a nursery rhyme standard. In an exclusive interview with Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Salt-n-Pepa share details of their collaboration with Grandma’s Cookies and discuss their legendary status in the rap world.
Salt-N-Pepa’s collaboration with Grandma’s Cookies is fresh, fun, and fantastic
In 1986, Salt (Cheryl James) and Pepa (Sandra Denton) released their first album, Hot, Cool & Vicious, becoming the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America. They remain one of the most legendary artists in their field, winning a Grammy Award and the industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, among other accolades. They were even featured...
Salt-N-Pepa’s collaboration with Grandma’s Cookies is fresh, fun, and fantastic
In 1986, Salt (Cheryl James) and Pepa (Sandra Denton) released their first album, Hot, Cool & Vicious, becoming the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America. They remain one of the most legendary artists in their field, winning a Grammy Award and the industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, among other accolades. They were even featured...
- 4/18/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Hollywood star Will Smith invited the iconic hip-hop duo Salt-n-Pepa on his Class of 1988 podcast for a chat about their ascension towards rap superstardom in the 1980s, and to reflect on how he was rather smitten with Sandra “Pepa” Denton, 57, at the time.
On the episode, Smith and the rap star reminisced about the “one and only date” they went on together, and how “terrified” the Fresh Prince himself was throughout the experience, reports People magazine.
Smith said that they went on a date “sometime in early 1988” after he had been crushing on the performer for quite some time.
“I always had a thing for Sandy, but she was always dating somebody else,” the Grammy winner shared. “Now, she was single. We were both going to be in Los Angeles at the same time, so Imma shoot my shot.”
Since he only had one chance, the superstar explained that he...
On the episode, Smith and the rap star reminisced about the “one and only date” they went on together, and how “terrified” the Fresh Prince himself was throughout the experience, reports People magazine.
Smith said that they went on a date “sometime in early 1988” after he had been crushing on the performer for quite some time.
“I always had a thing for Sandy, but she was always dating somebody else,” the Grammy winner shared. “Now, she was single. We were both going to be in Los Angeles at the same time, so Imma shoot my shot.”
Since he only had one chance, the superstar explained that he...
- 12/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Will Smith looked back on a date he once went on with another celebrity and explained how it left him “terrified.”
The 55-year-old Oscar-winning actor and Grammy winning musician is one of the most recognizable stars on the planet. However, during a recent interview, he admitted that another celebrity left him shaking in his boots.
Read more about Will Smith’s scary date…
During an episode of his Class of ’88 podcast, Will reflected on the “one and only date” he went on with Sandra Denton of rap group Salt-n-Pepa.
During an interview with Sandra and her collaborator Cheryl James, Will revealed that he had a longtime crush on her. They agreed to go out together once when they were single at the same time.
“This girl was special and I wanted to impress her, so I rented a white Mercedes convertible just because I needed to floss a little bit,...
The 55-year-old Oscar-winning actor and Grammy winning musician is one of the most recognizable stars on the planet. However, during a recent interview, he admitted that another celebrity left him shaking in his boots.
Read more about Will Smith’s scary date…
During an episode of his Class of ’88 podcast, Will reflected on the “one and only date” he went on with Sandra Denton of rap group Salt-n-Pepa.
During an interview with Sandra and her collaborator Cheryl James, Will revealed that he had a longtime crush on her. They agreed to go out together once when they were single at the same time.
“This girl was special and I wanted to impress her, so I rented a white Mercedes convertible just because I needed to floss a little bit,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Missy Elliott became the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Elliott was the final inductee of Friday night’s ceremony. Delivering one of the standout speeches of the evening, the rapper marveled at the various members of music royalty who were also inducted or who were in the audience. “I’m still pinching myself to even be in a room with some of the inductees. I see Flavor Flav, who is a legend. I love you, always been supportive. Elton John, legendary. Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, Willie Nelson.”
“All of these people have impacted people around the world through their music,” she continued. “Sometimes I’m like, do people really realize, like through music, what music does with people? That’s the one thing I think we can all say that comes together is music. You know, we all love music in some form,...
Elliott was the final inductee of Friday night’s ceremony. Delivering one of the standout speeches of the evening, the rapper marveled at the various members of music royalty who were also inducted or who were in the audience. “I’m still pinching myself to even be in a room with some of the inductees. I see Flavor Flav, who is a legend. I love you, always been supportive. Elton John, legendary. Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, Willie Nelson.”
“All of these people have impacted people around the world through their music,” she continued. “Sometimes I’m like, do people really realize, like through music, what music does with people? That’s the one thing I think we can all say that comes together is music. You know, we all love music in some form,...
- 11/4/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Pepa Lubojacki’s “If Pigeons Turned to Gold” was named the most promising European project at Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival.
The Czech-Slovak co-production follows four family members, including Lubojacki’s own brother and cousins, unhoused for over a decade and struggling with addiction.
“I don’t use the word ‘homeless,’ because it has really negative connotations. Once you say ‘unhoused resident,’ it implies they are still a part of this society,” says the director.
“At times, I felt guilty I was better off than my brother. I wanted to rip off a part of me and just give it to him. But it’s not another depressing story, because I am fed up with them. There was always love in this film.”
Granted post-production services valued at €15,000 and €5,000 – courtesy of Upp and Soundsquare – the Ji.hlava New Visions Award winner is produced by Claw’s Wanda Kaprálová and Klára Mamojková.
The Czech-Slovak co-production follows four family members, including Lubojacki’s own brother and cousins, unhoused for over a decade and struggling with addiction.
“I don’t use the word ‘homeless,’ because it has really negative connotations. Once you say ‘unhoused resident,’ it implies they are still a part of this society,” says the director.
“At times, I felt guilty I was better off than my brother. I wanted to rip off a part of me and just give it to him. But it’s not another depressing story, because I am fed up with them. There was always love in this film.”
Granted post-production services valued at €15,000 and €5,000 – courtesy of Upp and Soundsquare – the Ji.hlava New Visions Award winner is produced by Claw’s Wanda Kaprálová and Klára Mamojková.
- 10/28/2023
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
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Back in the late '80s and early '90s, the success of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" skyrocketed Sir Patrick Stewart into newfound fame. Eventually, that fame would reach even greater heights after he took on the role of Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" film franchise. But that wouldn't be until 2000. Years before that, as "The Next Generation" was coming to an end, Stewart suddenly found himself venturing away from the final frontier into new territory.
As Stewart recounted in his recently released memoir, "Making It So," his pop culture fame resulted in many wanting to see the actor play against type and shed his "Shakespearean eloquence," as he puts it. That included the honor of hosting "Saturday Night Live," a coveted opportunity that isn't afforded to every actor out there. Unfortunately, when Stewart looks back on the...
Back in the late '80s and early '90s, the success of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" skyrocketed Sir Patrick Stewart into newfound fame. Eventually, that fame would reach even greater heights after he took on the role of Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" film franchise. But that wouldn't be until 2000. Years before that, as "The Next Generation" was coming to an end, Stewart suddenly found himself venturing away from the final frontier into new territory.
As Stewart recounted in his recently released memoir, "Making It So," his pop culture fame resulted in many wanting to see the actor play against type and shed his "Shakespearean eloquence," as he puts it. That included the honor of hosting "Saturday Night Live," a coveted opportunity that isn't afforded to every actor out there. Unfortunately, when Stewart looks back on the...
- 10/16/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Transforming Disney’s award-winning animated feature “Encanto” into a live experience at the Hollywood Bowl in front of an audience of 17,000 people was no easy feat, with factors such as the pandemic, limited access to the venue and unexpected weather conditions all in play. But the production team, cast and crew pulled it off in under 72 hours, delivering a Broadway-quality experience.
Unlike a Broadway show, the original voice cast, scores of dancers and production team did not have the luxury of rehearsing at the Bowl. Gabe Turner, executive producer of the event, said, “We could only gain access to the Bowl for four days before we were due to welcome our dancers, orchestra and cast into the space.”
“This meant we really only had 72 hours where we had everyone in the same place, rehearsing and stepping through numbers before we were due to open doors,” said producer Sally Wood.
The...
Unlike a Broadway show, the original voice cast, scores of dancers and production team did not have the luxury of rehearsing at the Bowl. Gabe Turner, executive producer of the event, said, “We could only gain access to the Bowl for four days before we were due to welcome our dancers, orchestra and cast into the space.”
“This meant we really only had 72 hours where we had everyone in the same place, rehearsing and stepping through numbers before we were due to open doors,” said producer Sally Wood.
The...
- 6/22/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The Shudder streaming service has unveiled a trailer for the survival thriller Quicksand, which is (along with Prey) looking to remind us how dangerous the titular liquefied soil can be. Shudder will be releasing the film in the US, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on July 14th – so check out the trailer and see if this looks like a movie you would like to watch! The film will also be streaming on AMC+ in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Directed by Andrés Beltrán (MalaYerba) from a screenplay by Matt Pitts (Fringe), Quicksand stars Carolina Gaitán, who provided the voice of Pepa in Disney’s Encanto, and Allan Hawco of Jack Ryan. The English-language thriller was filmed in the Colombian capital Bogota and tells the story of a married couple on the brink of divorce who become trapped in quicksand while hiking through a Colombian rainforest. It...
Directed by Andrés Beltrán (MalaYerba) from a screenplay by Matt Pitts (Fringe), Quicksand stars Carolina Gaitán, who provided the voice of Pepa in Disney’s Encanto, and Allan Hawco of Jack Ryan. The English-language thriller was filmed in the Colombian capital Bogota and tells the story of a married couple on the brink of divorce who become trapped in quicksand while hiking through a Colombian rainforest. It...
- 6/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A couple months ago, the Shudder streaming service announced that they would be releasing the survival thriller Quicksand in the US, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on June 23rd… but those plans have now changed. Quicksand‘s has moved back to July 14th, while June 23rd will see the Shudder release of the creature feature Unwelcome.
Directed by Andrés Beltrán (MalaYerba) from a screenplay by Matt Pitts (Fringe), Quicksand stars Carolina Gaitán, who provided the voice of Pepa in Disney’s Encanto, and Allan Hawco of Jack Ryan. The English-language thriller was filmed in the Colombian capital Bogota and tells the story of a married couple on the brink of divorce who become trapped in quicksand while hiking through a Colombian rainforest. It’s a struggle for survival as they battle the elements of the jungle and must work together in order to escape.
Quicksand was produced by Sangre Films,...
Directed by Andrés Beltrán (MalaYerba) from a screenplay by Matt Pitts (Fringe), Quicksand stars Carolina Gaitán, who provided the voice of Pepa in Disney’s Encanto, and Allan Hawco of Jack Ryan. The English-language thriller was filmed in the Colombian capital Bogota and tells the story of a married couple on the brink of divorce who become trapped in quicksand while hiking through a Colombian rainforest. It’s a struggle for survival as they battle the elements of the jungle and must work together in order to escape.
Quicksand was produced by Sangre Films,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
“The whole time, there was some darkness out there,” Juliette Lewis’ character Natalie says in the trailer for Yellowjackets Season Two, which wrapped on Showtime this month. Now, you can binge the complete Yellowjackets series (so far) and the latest chapter of shocking episodes online for free.
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Following its seven-time Emmy-nominated first season, the new episodes once again switched back and forth between the present and the past, complete with flashbacks from the soccer team’s time in the Canadian wilderness following a traumatic...
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Following its seven-time Emmy-nominated first season, the new episodes once again switched back and forth between the present and the past, complete with flashbacks from the soccer team’s time in the Canadian wilderness following a traumatic...
- 5/26/2023
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
The Argentine drama series Love After Music recounts the life story of renowned Argentine pianist, singer, and songwriter Fito Paez. Fito Paez was a phenomenal composer with an in-depth knowledge of music. Fito was raised in a musical environment his entire life; therefore, it played a big role in his life. Fito’s intense passion for music propelled him to great success in the music industry, but his journey hadn’t been without challenges. Fito made his way into the history of Argentine music, conquering several obstacles and making his distinctive mark.
The series Love After Music shows Fito’s childhood in little doses. We observe little Fito becoming intrigued by numerous things around him as he progressively begins to recognize reality. Living creatures, the absence of his mother, the body of an unknown lady, and other factors cause him to reflect. Fito had a creative side concealed in him...
The series Love After Music shows Fito’s childhood in little doses. We observe little Fito becoming intrigued by numerous things around him as he progressively begins to recognize reality. Living creatures, the absence of his mother, the body of an unknown lady, and other factors cause him to reflect. Fito had a creative side concealed in him...
- 4/29/2023
- by Poulami Nanda
- Film Fugitives
Almost exactly one year ago, we heard that production was underway on a survival thriller called Quicksand, which is (along with Prey) looking to remind us how dangerous the titular liquefied soil can be. Now the Shudder streaming service has announced that they have acquired Quicksand distribution rights and will be releasing the film in the US, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand on June 23rd. The film will also be streaming on AMC+ in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Directed by Andrés Beltrán (MalaYerba) from a screenplay by Matt Pitts (Fringe), Quicksand stars Carolina Gaitán, who provided the voice of Pepa in Disney’s Encanto, and Allan Hawco of Jack Ryan. The English-language thriller was filmed in the Colombian capital Bogota and tells the story of a married couple on the brink of divorce who become trapped in quicksand while hiking through a Colombian rainforest. It...
Directed by Andrés Beltrán (MalaYerba) from a screenplay by Matt Pitts (Fringe), Quicksand stars Carolina Gaitán, who provided the voice of Pepa in Disney’s Encanto, and Allan Hawco of Jack Ryan. The English-language thriller was filmed in the Colombian capital Bogota and tells the story of a married couple on the brink of divorce who become trapped in quicksand while hiking through a Colombian rainforest. It...
- 4/7/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Rio De Janeiro, March 21 (Ians) Portuguese manager Pepa has been named head coach of Cruzeiro until the end of Brazil’s 2023 domestic season.
The 42-year-old replaces Paulo Pezzolano, who parted ways with the Belo Horizonte outfit after a 2-1 loss at America Mineiro in the Mineiro championship on Sunday, reports Xinhua.
Pepa’s backroom staff will include assistant coaches Samuel Correia and Hugo Silva, fitness coach Pedro Oliveira and performance analyst Pedro Azevedo, according to a statement on Cruzeiro’s official website.
Pepa, a former Benfica forward who turned to coach in 2010, has been out of work since parting ways with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Tai in January.
Cruzeiro will begin their Brazilian Serie A season with a visit to Corinthians on April 15.
–Ians
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The 42-year-old replaces Paulo Pezzolano, who parted ways with the Belo Horizonte outfit after a 2-1 loss at America Mineiro in the Mineiro championship on Sunday, reports Xinhua.
Pepa’s backroom staff will include assistant coaches Samuel Correia and Hugo Silva, fitness coach Pedro Oliveira and performance analyst Pedro Azevedo, according to a statement on Cruzeiro’s official website.
Pepa, a former Benfica forward who turned to coach in 2010, has been out of work since parting ways with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Tai in January.
Cruzeiro will begin their Brazilian Serie A season with a visit to Corinthians on April 15.
–Ians
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- 3/21/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The 2023 Grammy Awards featured a celebration of hip-hop ahead of the genre’s 50th birthday in 2023. Rappers young and old came together to perform hit hip-hop songs and get the crowd at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena (and the millions watching at home) on their feet. One former rapper who was slated to be a part of the tribute but was notably absent was Grammy Award winner Will Smith.
Will Smith | Harry Langdon/Getty Images The 2023 Grammy Awards featured a tribute to hip-hop for its 50th birthday
Hip-hop historians trace the birth of hip-hop to a house party in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973. Several tributes and performances have taken place in the lead-up to the big date, including the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show, which was an homage to the genre with some of its biggest players taking the stage together: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar,...
Will Smith | Harry Langdon/Getty Images The 2023 Grammy Awards featured a tribute to hip-hop for its 50th birthday
Hip-hop historians trace the birth of hip-hop to a house party in the Bronx on Aug. 11, 1973. Several tributes and performances have taken place in the lead-up to the big date, including the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show, which was an homage to the genre with some of its biggest players taking the stage together: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The 2023 Grammy Awards contained plenty of unforgettable moments throughout the nearly four-hour telecast. Artists old and new gathered to celebrate Music’s Biggest Night, and witness some memorable performances and speeches from accomplished musicians across genres.
Beyoncé | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Beyoncé makes history and becomes the most-awarded artist in Grammys history
Beyoncé’s smash album Renaissance took home the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album, marking the first time the award has been presented during the ceremony broadcast. With her win of the award, Beyoncé becomes the most-awarded person in Grammy Awards history, with 32 total golden gramophones to her name.
When Beyoncé took the stage to accept the award, the often-composed singer was visibly close to tears and tried to keep her emotions under control. She thanked her Uncle Johnny, who was an integral part of the Renaissance record as he exposed Beyoncé to queer...
Beyoncé | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Beyoncé makes history and becomes the most-awarded artist in Grammys history
Beyoncé’s smash album Renaissance took home the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album, marking the first time the award has been presented during the ceremony broadcast. With her win of the award, Beyoncé becomes the most-awarded person in Grammy Awards history, with 32 total golden gramophones to her name.
When Beyoncé took the stage to accept the award, the often-composed singer was visibly close to tears and tried to keep her emotions under control. She thanked her Uncle Johnny, who was an integral part of the Renaissance record as he exposed Beyoncé to queer...
- 2/6/2023
- by Chris Malone
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Don’t even think of it as an awards show,” Trevor Noah said at the Grammys last year. “This is a concert where we give out awards!” That was the Grammy-night game plan for the past two years — emphasizing live music, letting the performers run wild, cutting out all the dead weight that makes award shows boring. That’s why the 2021 and 2022 bashes were the best ever for Music’s Biggest Night, by an absurd margin. But this year, the Grammys turned back into an awards show — too much shtick,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
The Grammy Awards celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop Sunday night with a 14-minute performance, packed with luminaries from the genre’s past and present.
More than 20 of hip-hop’s biggest artists ascended onto the Grammys stage for an exciting cross-generational medley that became one of the highlights of this year’s awards ceremony. Fans across the world, and spectators in attendance (like Jay-Z), were enthralled as they watched hip-hop’s pioneers and rising stars both get the showcase they deserved on “music’s biggest night.” Nowhere else have we...
More than 20 of hip-hop’s biggest artists ascended onto the Grammys stage for an exciting cross-generational medley that became one of the highlights of this year’s awards ceremony. Fans across the world, and spectators in attendance (like Jay-Z), were enthralled as they watched hip-hop’s pioneers and rising stars both get the showcase they deserved on “music’s biggest night.” Nowhere else have we...
- 2/6/2023
- by Tim Chan, Mankaprr Conteh, Andre Gee, Simon Vozick-Levinson, Noah Shachtman, Kory Grow and Jeff Ihaza
- Rollingstone.com
The 2023 Grammy Awards honor the 50th anniversary of hip hop this year with a tribute performance co-curated by Questlove and label Mass Appeal. Before the event, Questlove teased audiences would see “some of the biggest names from the genre coming together to celebrate hip-hop history — its past, its present, its future,” and the performance surely didn’t disappoint. Following the introduction of the Dr. Dre Impact Award, LL Cool J introduced the tribute performance, which began with Black Thought taking the stage. Soon after came Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, then Run Dmc and LL Cool J himself (with a rapid wardrobe change). The performance transitioned with some DJ scratches from Jazzy Jeff before Salt N Pepa took the stage. Rakim spat a few bars; then Public Enemy took the stage before passing it off to LL and Thought once again. The Ghetto Boyz’s “Straight from da Ghetto...
- 2/6/2023
- TV Insider
The 65th Grammy Awards turned back the clock (specifically the one hanging around Flavor Flav’s neck) on Sunday, amassing dozens of hip-hop icons to celebrate the genre’s 50th anniversary.
LL Cool J, a two-time Grammy winner and seven-time nominee, took the stage first to present the special performance.
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The tribute’s all-star lineup included: Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul,...
LL Cool J, a two-time Grammy winner and seven-time nominee, took the stage first to present the special performance.
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The tribute’s all-star lineup included: Big Boi, Busta Rhymes with Spliff Star, De La Soul,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The hitmakers, legends, and future stars of music came together tonight to celebrate music’s biggest night at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 5.
The gala began with musicians Taylor Swift, Adele, Harry Styles, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, Pharrell Williams, Questlove, Lizzo, Shania Twain, Norah Jones, Elvis Costello, Brandi Carlile, Mick Fleetwood, Maren Morris, Sheryl Crowe, Bonnie Raitt, Pat Smear, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl and many more who walked the red carpet at the pre-ceremony event.
Beyonce and Jay-Z were fashionably late due to Los Angeles traffic but she broke the Grammy record tonight and is now the most-awarded artist of all time. Viola Davis achieved Egot status after winning the Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling award for Finding Me during the Awards Premiere Ceremony.
Related: Grammy Awards Winners List – Updating Live
A diverse roster of musicians,...
The gala began with musicians Taylor Swift, Adele, Harry Styles, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, Pharrell Williams, Questlove, Lizzo, Shania Twain, Norah Jones, Elvis Costello, Brandi Carlile, Mick Fleetwood, Maren Morris, Sheryl Crowe, Bonnie Raitt, Pat Smear, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl and many more who walked the red carpet at the pre-ceremony event.
Beyonce and Jay-Z were fashionably late due to Los Angeles traffic but she broke the Grammy record tonight and is now the most-awarded artist of all time. Viola Davis achieved Egot status after winning the Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling award for Finding Me during the Awards Premiere Ceremony.
Related: Grammy Awards Winners List – Updating Live
A diverse roster of musicians,...
- 2/5/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
On Feb. 5, the 2023 Grammy Awards will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The award show will feature performances from popular artists including Bad Bunny, Lizzo, Harry Styles, Sam Smith, Jay-Z, and more. The complete list of performers can be viewed below.
Harry Styles | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Harry Styles Lizzo, Bad Bunny, and Harry Styles will perform at the 2023 Grammy Awards
On Jan. 25, the Recording Academy announced the first round of performers for the 2023 Grammy Awards. Shortly after the first eight performers were announced, it was confirmed that Styles will also take the stage at the award show.
All nine performers are nominated for awards at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Smith and Petras will perform their nominated song “Unholy,” and it is assumed that the other performing artists will perform their nominated work as well.
2023 Grammy Awards performers:
Bad BunnyLizzoSam Smith and Kim PetrasSteve LacyLuke CombsBrandi CarlileMary J.
Harry Styles | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Harry Styles Lizzo, Bad Bunny, and Harry Styles will perform at the 2023 Grammy Awards
On Jan. 25, the Recording Academy announced the first round of performers for the 2023 Grammy Awards. Shortly after the first eight performers were announced, it was confirmed that Styles will also take the stage at the award show.
All nine performers are nominated for awards at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Smith and Petras will perform their nominated song “Unholy,” and it is assumed that the other performing artists will perform their nominated work as well.
2023 Grammy Awards performers:
Bad BunnyLizzoSam Smith and Kim PetrasSteve LacyLuke CombsBrandi CarlileMary J.
- 2/5/2023
- by Eryn Murphy
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Mastercard is sponsoring “She Run This,” a three-part panel series spotlighting Black female entrepreneurs and musicians. On Friday, Feb. 3, Mastercard’s vp of global sponsorships Laytoya Bennett-Johnson was joined by trailblazing rappers Salt-n-Pepa, emerging rapper Baby Tate, Grammy-nominated rapper Rapsody, entrepreneur Bridgid Coulter Cheadle and journalist Gia Peppers, who moderated the conversation.
The panelists were invited to speak about how they’ve built their brands, the ways in which entrepreneurship and creativity have impacted their businesses and musical careers, how they define success as women working in and around the entertainment industry and more.
“Before you step into this business you’ve got to know who you are and which lines you won’t cross,” Rapsody said to the group and guests. “When I was young and looking at what I thought was success — platinum plaques and sold-out arenas — [I later realized] those are materialistic things.
The panelists were invited to speak about how they’ve built their brands, the ways in which entrepreneurship and creativity have impacted their businesses and musical careers, how they define success as women working in and around the entertainment industry and more.
“Before you step into this business you’ve got to know who you are and which lines you won’t cross,” Rapsody said to the group and guests. “When I was young and looking at what I thought was success — platinum plaques and sold-out arenas — [I later realized] those are materialistic things.
- 2/5/2023
- by Evan Nicole Brown
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
With almost 20 years since the last episode of “That 70’s Show” aired, Netflix has revived this instant classic from the dead. “That ’90’s Show,” streaming on Netflix, pays homage to the original – delivering a fresh yet nostalgic spin-off, where original fans will find something to like.
All of the same actors and characters have returned for the spinoff and deliver the same brand of warm-hearted, light humor that we once came to love. This is nothing short of a miracle, with even cast members themselves doubting the producers could make it happen, with Topher Grace stating in an interview – “It would be so hard to bring that crew together. For me, I’d do it if no one ever saw it. Just ’cause it would be great to hang out with them for a week or something.”
“That 90’s Show” is set in the summer of 1995 and centers on Leia,...
All of the same actors and characters have returned for the spinoff and deliver the same brand of warm-hearted, light humor that we once came to love. This is nothing short of a miracle, with even cast members themselves doubting the producers could make it happen, with Topher Grace stating in an interview – “It would be so hard to bring that crew together. For me, I’d do it if no one ever saw it. Just ’cause it would be great to hang out with them for a week or something.”
“That 90’s Show” is set in the summer of 1995 and centers on Leia,...
- 1/20/2023
- by Tom Andrew
- The Wrap
"Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl" is the new 'live-to-film' concert experience, featuring the cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Oscar-winning "Encanto" animated feature, offering an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and SFX, with an introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda, now streaming on Disney+:
"...Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Encanto' reunites at the Hollywood Bowl for a show-stopping concert event, starring Stephanie Beatriz (as 'Mirabel'), Jessica Darrow (as 'Luisa'), Diane Guerrero (as 'Isabela'), Adassa (as 'Dolores')...
"...Carolina Gaitán (as 'Pepa'), Mauro Castillo (as 'Félix'), Angie Cepeda (as 'Julieta') and Olga Merediz (as 'Abuela Alma'), along with special guests Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda..."
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"...Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Encanto' reunites at the Hollywood Bowl for a show-stopping concert event, starring Stephanie Beatriz (as 'Mirabel'), Jessica Darrow (as 'Luisa'), Diane Guerrero (as 'Isabela'), Adassa (as 'Dolores')...
"...Carolina Gaitán (as 'Pepa'), Mauro Castillo (as 'Félix'), Angie Cepeda (as 'Julieta') and Olga Merediz (as 'Abuela Alma'), along with special guests Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda..."
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- 1/4/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl" is the new 'live-to-film' concert experience, featuring the cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Oscar-winning "Encanto" animated feature, offering an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and SFX, with an introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda, streaming December 28, 2022 on Disney+:
"...Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Encanto' reunites at the Hollywood Bowl for a show-stopping concert event, starring Stephanie Beatriz (as 'Mirabel'), Jessica Darrow (as 'Luisa'), Diane Guerrero (as 'Isabela'), Adassa (as 'Dolores')...
"...Carolina Gaitán (as 'Pepa'), Mauro Castillo (as 'Félix'), Angie Cepeda (as 'Julieta') and Olga Merediz (as 'Abuela Alma'), along with special guests Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda..."
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"...Walt Disney Animation Studios' 'Encanto' reunites at the Hollywood Bowl for a show-stopping concert event, starring Stephanie Beatriz (as 'Mirabel'), Jessica Darrow (as 'Luisa'), Diane Guerrero (as 'Isabela'), Adassa (as 'Dolores')...
"...Carolina Gaitán (as 'Pepa'), Mauro Castillo (as 'Félix'), Angie Cepeda (as 'Julieta') and Olga Merediz (as 'Abuela Alma'), along with special guests Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda..."
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- 12/18/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
It’s ’90s night and since we’re down to only eight teams, someone’s gotta help fill those two hours of programming. Welcome En Vogue and Salt N’ Pepa to the ballroom! It was a treat to watch Len Goodman groove out to your performance of “Whatta Man” at the top of the show.
After a super quick tribute to the late Aaron Carter — the DWTS contestant from season 9 died Nov. 5 — the night of hot shirtless men — and a double elimination — began!
Vinny Guadagnino and Koko Iwasaki. I can’t be the only one who wonders why the Jersey Shore star is still in this competition. At least he’s not squandering the opportunity; he tries to inject his personality into his middling numbers, including with tonight’s tolerable tango to “What is Love.” “You tried to do everything absolutely right,” said Bruno Tonioli. “You were right there with your frame.
After a super quick tribute to the late Aaron Carter — the DWTS contestant from season 9 died Nov. 5 — the night of hot shirtless men — and a double elimination — began!
Vinny Guadagnino and Koko Iwasaki. I can’t be the only one who wonders why the Jersey Shore star is still in this competition. At least he’s not squandering the opportunity; he tries to inject his personality into his middling numbers, including with tonight’s tolerable tango to “What is Love.” “You tried to do everything absolutely right,” said Bruno Tonioli. “You were right there with your frame.
- 11/8/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ announced that new original special “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl,” with an introduction by Lin-Manuel Miranda, will launch Wednesday, Dec. 28, on the streamer. The two-night concert event will take place at the Hollywood Bowl on November 11 and 12. The special comes from Disney Branded Television and will be produced by Fulwell 73 Productions.
The original voice cast of “Encanto” will reunite at the Bowl, including Stephanie Beatriz (as Mirabel), Adassa (as Dolores), Carolina Gaitán (as Pepa), Jessica Darrow (as Luisa), Diane Guerrero (as Isabela), Mauro Castillo (as Félix), Angie Cepeda (as Julieta) and Olga Merediz (as Abuela Alma). The event will also feature special guests, including Colombian stars Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda. The live-to-film concert experience, including an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and special effects, will center on the characters and songs of Disney Animation’s “Encanto.”
“Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” will be directed by Chris Howe and Jamal Sims...
The original voice cast of “Encanto” will reunite at the Bowl, including Stephanie Beatriz (as Mirabel), Adassa (as Dolores), Carolina Gaitán (as Pepa), Jessica Darrow (as Luisa), Diane Guerrero (as Isabela), Mauro Castillo (as Félix), Angie Cepeda (as Julieta) and Olga Merediz (as Abuela Alma). The event will also feature special guests, including Colombian stars Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda. The live-to-film concert experience, including an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and special effects, will center on the characters and songs of Disney Animation’s “Encanto.”
“Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” will be directed by Chris Howe and Jamal Sims...
- 11/1/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
The Hollywood Bowl can be a magical place. Set in the Hollywood Hills, this giant amphitheater that opened in 1929 seats 17,500 people. They host countless musical acts, but one of the big draws is when a live orchestra plays along with a popular film. The LA Philharmonic recently performed alongside an "Amadeus" showing, and "The Nightmare Before Christmas" with live music is one of the venue's hottest tickets. Now Disney is bringing the Academy Award-winning film "Encanto" to the Bowl with the original voice cast.
Not everyone can get to Los Angeles, of course, but Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream the special. The concert will happen over two nights on November 11 and 12, 2022, and will be available to stream at the end of the year.
That's not a bad deal! As cool as the event space is, this means you won't have to deal with the insane traffic, parking nightmares...
Not everyone can get to Los Angeles, of course, but Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream the special. The concert will happen over two nights on November 11 and 12, 2022, and will be available to stream at the end of the year.
That's not a bad deal! As cool as the event space is, this means you won't have to deal with the insane traffic, parking nightmares...
- 10/28/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Disney and Deaf West Theatre celebrated International Day of Sign Languages with a new music video for “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” the hit track from “Encanto.”
Featuring both American Sign Language (Asl) and Colombian Sign Language, the video plays the scene from the film next to an all-Deaf Colombian and Latinx cast of translators. The cast consists of Nataly Barahona as Pepa, Andres Otalora as Felix, Donna Valverde as Mirabel and Abuela, Jasmine Garcia as Isabela, Joseph Rocha as Camilo and Andrea Rodriguez as Dolores.
According to a press release, the sung English lyrics were translated into Asl and Lsc by a team of Sign Language Choreographers who worked through the text to create the best and most accurate translation. Donna Valverde and Nataly Barahona served as Asl Choreographers, working alongside Dp Andres Otalora and editor Austin Balaich.
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Featuring both American Sign Language (Asl) and Colombian Sign Language, the video plays the scene from the film next to an all-Deaf Colombian and Latinx cast of translators. The cast consists of Nataly Barahona as Pepa, Andres Otalora as Felix, Donna Valverde as Mirabel and Abuela, Jasmine Garcia as Isabela, Joseph Rocha as Camilo and Andrea Rodriguez as Dolores.
According to a press release, the sung English lyrics were translated into Asl and Lsc by a team of Sign Language Choreographers who worked through the text to create the best and most accurate translation. Donna Valverde and Nataly Barahona served as Asl Choreographers, working alongside Dp Andres Otalora and editor Austin Balaich.
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- 9/23/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Disney Music Group has teamed up with Deaf West Theatre, a Tony award-winning company, to release an American Sign Language version of the hit song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Walt Disney Animation’s “Encanto” in celebration of Friday’s International Day of Sign Languages.
The video features an all-deaf Colombian and Hispanic cast, utilizing both American Sign Language and Colombian Sign Language to add additional layers of authenticity to the song. The sung English lyrics were translated by a team of sign language choreographers who worked through the text to find an accurate signed translation of the song for the video.
Featured in the video are Nataly Barahona (Pepa), Andres Otalora (Felix), Donna Valverde (Mirabel and Abuela), Jasmine Garcia (Isabela), Joseph Rocha (Camilo) and Andrea Rodriguez (Dolores). Principle creatives include Donna Valverde and Nataly Barahona (Asl Choreographers), Andres Otalora (Director of Photography) and Austin Balaich (Editor).
“The...
The video features an all-deaf Colombian and Hispanic cast, utilizing both American Sign Language and Colombian Sign Language to add additional layers of authenticity to the song. The sung English lyrics were translated by a team of sign language choreographers who worked through the text to find an accurate signed translation of the song for the video.
Featured in the video are Nataly Barahona (Pepa), Andres Otalora (Felix), Donna Valverde (Mirabel and Abuela), Jasmine Garcia (Isabela), Joseph Rocha (Camilo) and Andrea Rodriguez (Dolores). Principle creatives include Donna Valverde and Nataly Barahona (Asl Choreographers), Andres Otalora (Director of Photography) and Austin Balaich (Editor).
“The...
- 9/23/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Fans have enjoyed the music and followed the lives of hip-hop royalty such as Pepa of Salt-n-Pepa, Rev Run, Master P, Damon Dash, and more. Now fans have the chance to see the lives of the children of these stars. From making it in fashion to finding love, or overcoming struggles of growing up in the public view, they are making their dreams come true.
This We TV reality TV series has grown in popularity over the seasons. With the recent conclusion of “Growing Up Hip Hop” season six, fans are eager to catch up with their favorite stars. Whether you are new to the show or need to catch up on season six, here is where you can binge all the drama and excitement of “Growing Up Hip Hop” (Guhh).
Where Can You Watch “Growing Up Hip Hop?”
Fans can catch reruns of “Growing Up Hip Hop” on We TV.
This We TV reality TV series has grown in popularity over the seasons. With the recent conclusion of “Growing Up Hip Hop” season six, fans are eager to catch up with their favorite stars. Whether you are new to the show or need to catch up on season six, here is where you can binge all the drama and excitement of “Growing Up Hip Hop” (Guhh).
Where Can You Watch “Growing Up Hip Hop?”
Fans can catch reruns of “Growing Up Hip Hop” on We TV.
- 6/28/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Exclusive: Altitude Film Sales has boarded worldwide sales rights to high-concept survival thriller Quicksand and will introduce first footage to buyers in Cannes next week.
The U.S.-Colombia co-production recently completed shooting in Bogota and is now in post-production. Above is a first look.
Carolina Gaitán, the Colombian actress and singer who voiced Pepa in Disney’s Encanto, leads cast. Gaitán, whose credits also include Narcos, stars alongside Allan Hawco (Jack Ryan) in the English-language movie.
Gaitán recently performed We Don’t Talk About Bruno live at the Academy Awards alongside her Encanto cast.
The contained thriller, which we’re told is in the vein of The Shallows and 127 Hours, follows an American couple, on the brink of divorce, who travel to Colombia for a work conference. While on a hike through the rainforest, a storm causes them to become trapped in a pit of quicksand. Unable to move,...
The U.S.-Colombia co-production recently completed shooting in Bogota and is now in post-production. Above is a first look.
Carolina Gaitán, the Colombian actress and singer who voiced Pepa in Disney’s Encanto, leads cast. Gaitán, whose credits also include Narcos, stars alongside Allan Hawco (Jack Ryan) in the English-language movie.
Gaitán recently performed We Don’t Talk About Bruno live at the Academy Awards alongside her Encanto cast.
The contained thriller, which we’re told is in the vein of The Shallows and 127 Hours, follows an American couple, on the brink of divorce, who travel to Colombia for a work conference. While on a hike through the rainforest, a storm causes them to become trapped in a pit of quicksand. Unable to move,...
- 5/10/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
We don’t talk about Bruno… except at the 2022 Oscars. The 94th Academy Awards are airing live on ABC, and the cast of Encanto — along with special guests Megan Thee Stallion, Becky G, and Luis Fonsi — just took the stage for an epic performance of the viral sensation “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Encanto performed twice during the ceremony. First, Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra performed the Oscar-nominated “Dos Oruguitas,” which translates to “two caterpillars.” Following him later in the ceremony were Encanto cast members Adassa (Dolores), Stephanie Beatriz (Mirabel), Mauro Castillo (Félix), Carolina Gaitan (Pepa), Diane Guerrero (Isabela), Megan, Becky G, and Fonsi to perform the hit track. Bruno himself, John Leguizamo, introduced the performance. The cast walked through the Oscars audience, eventually making their way to the stage. Megan made a surprise appearance and performed an all-new, Oscars-themed verse for the song, giving the world the “We Don...
- 3/28/2022
- TV Insider
Lin-Manuel Miranda was not on hand to accept Oscar accolades Sunday night, but his work was certainly well-represented, as his song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” provided the Academy Awards telecast one of its splashier moments, uniting voice-cast members from “Encanto” with additional top music stars.
It’s almost unprecedented for a song that could have been nominated for the best original song Oscar but wasn’t to get a performance on the Oscars. That’s nonetheless what happened for the 2022 show, as Miranda’s more somber ballad, “Dos Oruguitas,” was what got nominated by Disney from “Encanto,” and ultimately nominated. But it’s the romp “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” that unexpectedly became a multi-week No. 1 pop hit, and it was close to a fait accompli that “Bruno” would be the tune the Academy, the “Encanto” camp and families around the world would want to see on the show.
It’s almost unprecedented for a song that could have been nominated for the best original song Oscar but wasn’t to get a performance on the Oscars. That’s nonetheless what happened for the 2022 show, as Miranda’s more somber ballad, “Dos Oruguitas,” was what got nominated by Disney from “Encanto,” and ultimately nominated. But it’s the romp “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” that unexpectedly became a multi-week No. 1 pop hit, and it was close to a fait accompli that “Bruno” would be the tune the Academy, the “Encanto” camp and families around the world would want to see on the show.
- 3/28/2022
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Carolina Gaitán, the Colombian actress and singer who voiced Pepa in Disney’s Encanto and will perform at the Oscars on Sunday, is leading the cast of survival thriller Quicksand.
Gaitán will star alongside Allan Hawco in the English-language movie, which follows a married couple on the brink of divorce who become trapped in quicksand while hiking through a Colombian rainforest. It’s a struggle for survival as they battle the elements of the jungle and must work together in order to escape.
Andrés Beltrán is directing the pic, which was written by Matt Pitts. The project is produced by Las Vegas-based production company Sangre Films, which is a joint venture between Colombian outfit Elemental Stories and U.S. companies 222 Pictures and Dawn’s Light Movies.
Producers are Jason Cherubini of Dawn’s Light Media, Nicolas Reyes of Elemental Stories and Sean Patrick Burke of 222 Pictures.
Gaitán will star alongside Allan Hawco in the English-language movie, which follows a married couple on the brink of divorce who become trapped in quicksand while hiking through a Colombian rainforest. It’s a struggle for survival as they battle the elements of the jungle and must work together in order to escape.
Andrés Beltrán is directing the pic, which was written by Matt Pitts. The project is produced by Las Vegas-based production company Sangre Films, which is a joint venture between Colombian outfit Elemental Stories and U.S. companies 222 Pictures and Dawn’s Light Movies.
Producers are Jason Cherubini of Dawn’s Light Media, Nicolas Reyes of Elemental Stories and Sean Patrick Burke of 222 Pictures.
- 3/25/2022
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
We don’t talk about Bruno. But we do sing about him. And that is what Encanto cast members will do this Sunday at the Oscars, in a first-ever live performance of the breakout song from Disney’s Academy Award-nominated, animated hit.
Oscars producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced on Thursday afternoon that Encanto cast members Adassa (who voiced Dolores), Stephanie Beatriz (Mirabel), Mauro Castillo (Felix), Carolina Gaitan (Pepa) and Diane Guerrero (Isabela) — along with Becky G and Luis “Despacito” Fonsi, for good measure — are set to perform “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” during Sunday’s telecast on ABC.
Oscars producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan announced on Thursday afternoon that Encanto cast members Adassa (who voiced Dolores), Stephanie Beatriz (Mirabel), Mauro Castillo (Felix), Carolina Gaitan (Pepa) and Diane Guerrero (Isabela) — along with Becky G and Luis “Despacito” Fonsi, for good measure — are set to perform “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” during Sunday’s telecast on ABC.
- 3/24/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
New Kids on the Block released a video for their new song “Bring Back the Time” last week that’s perhaps the most potent expression of nostalgia we’ve ever seen. It’s the past in its purest, most uncut form, like it was created in Walter White’s secret basement laboratory and injected directly into the veins of their fans.
The video, which doubles as a commercial for the group’s upcoming Mixtape Tour, features Rick Astley, Salt-n-Pepa, and En Vogue (who are all on the tour) re-creating classic...
The video, which doubles as a commercial for the group’s upcoming Mixtape Tour, features Rick Astley, Salt-n-Pepa, and En Vogue (who are all on the tour) re-creating classic...
- 3/7/2022
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Apple has put in development a television series adaptation of Pedro Almodovar’s 1988 black comedy Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, with former Jane The Virgin star Gina Rodriguez set to star and executive produce, sources have confirmed to Deadline.
The project hails from Almodovar’s El Deseo banner, Rodiguez’s I Can and I Will Productions, 3Pas Studios and Lionsgate TV. Noelle Valdivia (Masters Of Sex) will pen the series adaptation.
Rodriguez will play Pepa in the potential series, the role played by Carmen Maura in the film, which would feature a mix of English and Spanish, sources tell Deadline.
Almodovar will executive produce for El Deseo, along with Rodriguez and Molly Breeskin for Rodriguez’s I Can and I Will Productions. 3Pas Studios’ Eugenio Derbez and Ben Odell will also executive produce, Sonia Gambaro will co-produce. The series is produced by Lionsgate TV, where Derbez is under an overall deal.
The project hails from Almodovar’s El Deseo banner, Rodiguez’s I Can and I Will Productions, 3Pas Studios and Lionsgate TV. Noelle Valdivia (Masters Of Sex) will pen the series adaptation.
Rodriguez will play Pepa in the potential series, the role played by Carmen Maura in the film, which would feature a mix of English and Spanish, sources tell Deadline.
Almodovar will executive produce for El Deseo, along with Rodriguez and Molly Breeskin for Rodriguez’s I Can and I Will Productions. 3Pas Studios’ Eugenio Derbez and Ben Odell will also executive produce, Sonia Gambaro will co-produce. The series is produced by Lionsgate TV, where Derbez is under an overall deal.
- 1/19/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Walt Disney Animation Studios' CG-animated musical fantasy feature "Encanto", directed by Jared Bush, Byron Howard and Charise Castro Smith, starring Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Mauro Castillo, Jessica Darrow, Angie Cepeda, Carolina Gaitán, Diane Guerrero and Wilmer Valderrama, has won the 'Golden Globe' award for the year's 'Best Motion Picture – Animated' by the 'Hollywood Foreign Press Association':
"...forced by an armed conflict to flee her home, a young 'Alma Madrigal' loses her husband 'Pedro' but saves her children 'Julieta', 'Pepa' and 'Bruno'.
"By a 'miracle', her candle attains magical qualities, blasts away their pursuers, and creates a sentient 'Casita' house for the Madrigals, in a town sheltered by surrounding 'encanto' mountains.
"Fifty years later, the candle continues to burn and the town thrives under its protection, with the candle gifting each member of the Madrigal bloodline, superhuman abilities they use to help the villagers..."
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"...forced by an armed conflict to flee her home, a young 'Alma Madrigal' loses her husband 'Pedro' but saves her children 'Julieta', 'Pepa' and 'Bruno'.
"By a 'miracle', her candle attains magical qualities, blasts away their pursuers, and creates a sentient 'Casita' house for the Madrigals, in a town sheltered by surrounding 'encanto' mountains.
"Fifty years later, the candle continues to burn and the town thrives under its protection, with the candle gifting each member of the Madrigal bloodline, superhuman abilities they use to help the villagers..."
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- 1/11/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Photo: 'Encanto' The Madrigal clan features a family of unique and amazing skills - Luisa who has bionic strength, Isabela who makes flowers grow, Pepa whose mood determines the weather, and yet, Mirabel, has no magic in her blood. Mirabel fits a demographic of our favorite Disney heroines, the outsider who is different and yet finds a way to persevere, like Moana and Elsa. And just as her alma matters, Mirabel has to save their family and home when the foundation of their family is threatened by a magical curse. Despite her lack of magic, she does not want to watch the ones she loves lose their powers. Related article: Exclusive: 'Dune' Full Commentary, Reactions, Making Of - Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac Related article: 'No Time to Die' Full Commentary, Behind the Scenes & Reactions, Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Bond Related article: 'No Time to Die...
- 1/2/2022
- by Mireille Karadanaian
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Meet The Madrigals – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” introduces the Madrigals, a compelling and complicated extended family who live in a wondrous and charmed place in the mountains of Colombia. Opening in the U.S. on Nov. 24, 2021, “Encanto” features the voices of Stephanie Beatriz as the only ordinary child in the Madrigal family; María Cecilia Botero as Mirabel’s grandmother, Abuela Alma; Angie Cepeda and Wilmer Valderrama as Mirabel’s parents, Julieta and Agustín; Jessica Darrow and Diane Guererro as Mirabel’s sisters Luisa and Isabela; Carolina Gaitan and Mauro Castillo as Mirabel’s aunt and uncle, Pepa and Félix; and Adassa Candiani, Rhenzy Feliz and Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Mirabel’s cousins Dolores, Camilo and Antonio, respectively. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
So, you didn’t think we’d go through the year’s last two big holidays without a brightly-wrapped animated gift from the “Mouse House”? Of course not, because...
So, you didn’t think we’d go through the year’s last two big holidays without a brightly-wrapped animated gift from the “Mouse House”? Of course not, because...
- 11/22/2021
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
“Encanto” is a lively, lovely, lushly enveloping digitally animated musical fairy tale. It’s the 60th animated feature produced by the Walt Disney company, and to borrow a phrase from the old Disney TV series, it’s set in a wonderful world of color — a rapturously imagined, rainbow-gorgeous village tucked inside the misty green mountains of Colombia, where the members of the Madrigal family lead a magical existence. The ornate designer tiles of La Casa Madrigal, their idyllic mansion, turn into a synchronized army of domestic helpers, and each family member is endowed with his or her own superhuman gift. Actually, one of them has no gift. That would be the heroine, Mirabel (voiced by Stephanie Beatriz), who is just like us — which means, within her family, that she’s the odd girl out.
Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard (the co-writer and co-director of “Zootopia”), with Charise Castro Smith as co-director,...
Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard (the co-writer and co-director of “Zootopia”), with Charise Castro Smith as co-director,...
- 11/15/2021
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Animation’s newest feature, “Encanto,” centers on the extended Madrigal family, who possess magical powers and live in an enchanted house. Only teenager Mirabel, voiced by “In the Heights” actor Stephanie Beatriz, lacks the gift of incantation.
The movie, which debuts in theaters Nov. 24, is rooted in Colombian culture, so filmmakers Byron Howard and Jared Bush traveled to Cartagena and Bogotá to study the details that would capture the country’s essence. Howard says, “We visited Bogotá, Cartagena and small towns like Barichara, Salento and Palenque and stunning natural landmarks like the Cocora Valley, and spent some time with Colombian families.”
Howard and Bush also learned about secret forests and places of magic called ‘encantos’ which helped the storytellers including Charise Castro Smith bring the Latin experience to the feature and help firmly root the story in magical realism. Says Howard, “These are all over Latin America, usually in areas of natural wonder.
The movie, which debuts in theaters Nov. 24, is rooted in Colombian culture, so filmmakers Byron Howard and Jared Bush traveled to Cartagena and Bogotá to study the details that would capture the country’s essence. Howard says, “We visited Bogotá, Cartagena and small towns like Barichara, Salento and Palenque and stunning natural landmarks like the Cocora Valley, and spent some time with Colombian families.”
Howard and Bush also learned about secret forests and places of magic called ‘encantos’ which helped the storytellers including Charise Castro Smith bring the Latin experience to the feature and help firmly root the story in magical realism. Says Howard, “These are all over Latin America, usually in areas of natural wonder.
- 11/8/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The legendary designer Dapper Dan, known for helping to construct hip-hop’s sartorial sensibility, will be the recipient of the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Cfda ceremony. The honor marks the first time the award has been given to a Black designer, as well as a designer without a formal runway show (though Dan would likely disagree that he’s never had a runway show). Previous recipients include Bob Mackie, Narcisco Rodriguez, Rick Owens, Norma Kamali, Betsey Johnson, Tom Ford, and Vera Wang.
After establishing his Harlem boutique...
After establishing his Harlem boutique...
- 9/17/2021
- by Kyle Rice
- Rollingstone.com
Game of Thrones alum Aidan Gillen and Hamish Allan-Headley (Thinly Veiled) are set as series regulars opposite Jeremy Renner in Mayor of Kingstown, Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming series for Paramount+. Also set for recurring roles are James Jordan (Destroyer), Nishi Munshi (Lethal Weapon), Nichole Galicia (Defiance), Andrew Howard (Perry Mason), Michael Beach (Truth Be Told), Necar Zadegan (NCIS: New Orleans), Jason Kelley, Mandela Van Peebles (Salt N Pepa), Rob Kirkland (Criminal Minds) and Natasha Marc (The Good Lord Bird) in the series from MTV Entertainment Studios. Production is underway in Toronto.
Co-created by Sheridan and Dillon, Mayor of Kingstown follows the McLusky family, power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.
Gillen will play Milo Sunter,...
Co-created by Sheridan and Dillon, Mayor of Kingstown follows the McLusky family, power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a stark look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.
Gillen will play Milo Sunter,...
- 8/31/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Leading Barcelona production-distribution company Filmax has picked up the international rights to “Ama,” the directorial debut of Spain’s Julia de Paz Solvas. The mother-daughter drama bowed at Spain’s 24th Malaga Film Festival this week, where it plays in official competition. Filmax releases the feature theatrically in Spain on July 16.
Produced by La Dalia Films, “Ama” follows a mother, Pepa, and her six-year-old daughter, Leila, who find themselves homeless after they are kicked out from where they were living. Cast adrift, they struggle to find shelter but in the process, form a tight bond that was virtually non-existent before that.
“‘Ama’ looks at motherhood as a human relationship, references of which are, unfortunately, greatly lacking, and shines a light on those women who are facing this task alone, desperately trying not to fall short of the mythicized ideals of motherhood,” said de Paz Solvas.
Newcommer Tamara Casellas leads a...
Produced by La Dalia Films, “Ama” follows a mother, Pepa, and her six-year-old daughter, Leila, who find themselves homeless after they are kicked out from where they were living. Cast adrift, they struggle to find shelter but in the process, form a tight bond that was virtually non-existent before that.
“‘Ama’ looks at motherhood as a human relationship, references of which are, unfortunately, greatly lacking, and shines a light on those women who are facing this task alone, desperately trying not to fall short of the mythicized ideals of motherhood,” said de Paz Solvas.
Newcommer Tamara Casellas leads a...
- 6/10/2021
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Craig Brewer is a white filmmaker not unaccustomed to Black-centered stories. Barring his 2000 indie debut, “The Poor & Hungry,” and his 2011 “Footloose” remake, his films predominantly feature African-American protagonists. Brewer based his Memphis-set Southern rap drama “Hustle & Flow” on his friendships with hip-hop artists Al Kapone, Juicy J, and DJ Paul. (John Singleton produced the film.) The blaxploitation-influenced “Black Snake Moan,” whose framed poster features a provocative, menacing Samuel L. Jackson standing over a chained daisy-duke wearing Christina Ricci, peaks from behind Brewer’s shoulder, while hanging on his wall.
Brewer is still riding high from his first Eddie Murphy collaboration — the widely successful “Dolemite Is My Name,” a light-hearted biopic of blaxploitation icon Rudy Ray Moore that garnered the best reviews of the filmmaker’s career while ushering a comeback for Murphy. An ‘80s cinema fanatic, “The Breakfast Club” and “Purple Rain” greatly impacted the Memphis filmmaker, as did...
Brewer is still riding high from his first Eddie Murphy collaboration — the widely successful “Dolemite Is My Name,” a light-hearted biopic of blaxploitation icon Rudy Ray Moore that garnered the best reviews of the filmmaker’s career while ushering a comeback for Murphy. An ‘80s cinema fanatic, “The Breakfast Club” and “Purple Rain” greatly impacted the Memphis filmmaker, as did...
- 3/6/2021
- by Robert Daniels
- Indiewire
A Lifetime biopic about Salt-n-Pepa? Pick up on this! If you happen to love both Lifetime movies and Eighties rap goddesses, Salt-n-Pepa has everything: Two around-the-way girls meet in school, bond over music, break into the NYC hip-hop game, and blow up into superstars, with hits like “Push It” and “Shoop” and “Let’s Talk About Sex.” Salt-n-Pepa is directed by Mario Van Peebles, who made New Jack City and Posse back in the day, so he gets the Club MTV-era ambience right. This movie ain’t for everybody, only the sexy people.
- 1/21/2021
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
The second set of contestants on “The Masked Dancer” competed for the first time on episode 2 of the show on January 6. Even before she took to the stage for the first time, the celebrity disguised as Miss Moth had caught our attention. She is sporting one of the most elaborate costumes among the 10 contenders on season 1 of this spin-off of “The Masked Singer.” Since we first saw Miss Moth flutter into view, we’ve been trying to figure out the famous face hidden behind that mask. Keep reading for all “The Masked Dancer” spoilers, including the name of Miss Moth.
The only clue we have from Miss Moth as to her real identity at this point is her post to the show’s official Instagram page back in December. She made the wish, “All I want for Christmas is you … with a side of salt!” The post also included the...
The only clue we have from Miss Moth as to her real identity at this point is her post to the show’s official Instagram page back in December. She made the wish, “All I want for Christmas is you … with a side of salt!” The post also included the...
- 1/6/2021
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
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