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MACRO Media Company Signs First-Look Deal With Warner Bros.

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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C harles D. King —the producer behind pivotal films like Fences , Mudbound and Sorry to Bother You —recently made a power move in the entertainment industry. According to Deadline , King’s media company MACRO has inked a first-look deal with Warner Bros. MACRO Inks First-Look Deal At Warner Bros. https://t.co/slakoAd7q9 pic.twitter.com/UQihafRhvL — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) February 20, 2019 King believes the partnership with Warner Bros. will be instrumental in helping people of color authentically bring their narratives to the big screen, the news outlet writes. One of the projects that King is currently working on through his production company is a film entitled Jesus Was My Homeboy , which is about the life story of Black Panther Party member Fred Hampton . Director Ryan Coogler and WB will work on the project as well. Actors Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya may star in the film. Through the deal with Warner Bros., King wants to bring more stories like these to the forefront. “We are thrilled to join forces with Warner Bros. Pictures and their visionary leadership team whose bold choices have led to some of our industry’s most successful and impactful films,” said King in a statement, according to the news outlet. “This expertise, combined with WarnerMedia and AT&T’s global assets and distribution, offers MACRO an unparalleled opportunity to expand our reach and further our mission of identifying and producing authentic stories by and about people of color.” The Warner Bros. leadership team is excited about working with MACRO. WB Production Head Courtenay Valenti and the studio’s chairman Toby Emmerich said that they are looking forward to producing films that “highlight the authenticity and importance of diversity.” Black producers are landing major production deals. In January, actor Michael B. Jordan ’s production company Outlier Society inked a first-look deal with Warner Bros. In February Marsai Martin signed a first-look deal with Universal through her company Genius Productions. SEE ALSO: Marsai Martin’s Production Company Inks First-Look Deal With Universal Pictures Michael B. Jordan Launches Fellowship For Youth [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3847091″ overlay=”true”]

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Netflix’s “Luke Cage” Cancelled After Two Seasons

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Netflix Cancels “Luke Cage” Bad news for Marvel fans who were feeling the Harlem vibes of Netlix’s Luke Cage . After only two seasons on the streaming service, the powers that be have decided to pull the plug on the hit hero show. The series faced the same fate as Marvel sister show Iron Fist , whose cancellation was announced just days earlier. According to Variety , this is just a step in Netflix severing ties with Marvel as the production company moves toward placing all of its properties to the upcoming Disney streaming service. A source tells the site that the network was in talks to produce a third season of Luke Cage , however, it just didn’t seem practical or possible with the big Disney move on the horizon. As Netflix and Marvel Television told journalists in a joint statement: “Unfortunately, ‘Marvel’s Luke Cage’ will not return for a third season. Everyone at Marvel Television and Netflix is grateful to the dedicated showrunner, writers, cast and crew who brought Harlem’s Hero to life for the past two seasons, and to all the fans who have supported the series.” SMH. Are you sad to see this show go? Do you think it may pop up in some new iteration once Disney gets its streaming service off the ground? Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

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This Soulful Cover Of “Lovers & Friends” Will Make You Want To Hear More Usher

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Ursher is back! The singer recently released his ninth studio album “A” — and although fans are conflicted about the production of the album, they’re just happy to have their guy back. The ATLien’s last body of work, Hard II Love didn’t connect with his core fans as much. The same year that album dropped,he was f aced with the whole herpes scandal , which forced him to take a break from music. On top of that, he was going through a another divorce, which means his head was totally not in the music game.   But luckily for Usher, he has die hard fans who’ll stand by his side regardless of what he does. One fan tweeted , “All jokes aside, Usher’s album slaps. He’s adjusting to the current era: surprise album, 8 songs, trap melodies. While still giving us the essence of the artist we know & love. I ain’t mad at cha!” Regardless of how some folks feel, Usher will always be a legend with classic hit songs that people love to try and sing too. From folks born in the 90’s to us 90’s babies, Urshers music spans generations. Youtube star Willie Spence is a prime result of the Ursher effect. He;s been doing covers for years, but some of his best Instagram moments come from singing classic Usher hits.   Spence has the voice of a god, and his rendition of Usher’s “Lovers & Friends” may give you chills.     Need some morning motivation? Hit the flip for more — Willie has your back. via GIPHY

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Chance The Rapper Drops 4 New Tracks, Buys Chicagoist Website

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Apega/WENN.com / WENN Chance The Rapper had fans on the edge of the seats after promising a new full-length album this week, although he eventually decided not to come out with the project . Instead, the Chicago rapper dialed down his initial aims and unleashed four new tracks for the masses. The tracks, “Work Out, “65th & Ingleside,” “I Might Need Security,” and “Wala Cam” featuring Supa Bwe. The songs cover much of Chano’s usual fare, which includes speaking on his engagement to his daughter’s mother, Kirsten Corley, his ties to the Chicago streets, and his generally positive views on life as it happens. Details on who provided production for the tracks are scant, but per Genius “65th & Ingleside features production from Greg Landfair, Peter Cottontale, Nate Fox, Lido, and Chance himself. Savvy fans will recognize Landfair’s name from the defunct Chicago band Kids These Days that Vic Mensa was also once a part of. On “I Might Need Security,” Jamie Foxx, Cottontale, Chance, and Smoko Ono are credited for the production. Lastly on “Wala Cam,” Landfair, Carter Lang, and Lido provided the heat. Lang has worked on SZA’s acclaimed CTRL project among other works. Fox has worked with Chance over the years and, along with Cottontale, is a member of The Social Experiment. In other big news, Chance announced his purchase of the Chicagoist website, which examines all things Chicago, in a verse on “I Might Need Security” by rapping, “I got a hit-list so long I don’t know how to finish/I bought the Chicagoist just to run you racist b*tches out of business/Speaking of racist, f*ck your micro aggressions/I’ll make you fix your words like a typo suggestion.” Check out the new tracks below. — Photo: WENN

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Quay Global: Producing “My Dawg” For Lil Baby, Joining QC, New Mixtape On The Way

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Quay Global stopped by Hot 1079 to chop it up with B High about some of his production credits and new project on the way. During the convo Quay discuss coming up with Lil Baby, how he cooks up his tracks, and what he has coming up.

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Folks Mad At This Blackface Skit For 2018 Chinese Lunar Year Celebration [Video]

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Those are real black people in this production, too. Still, here’s what they think about you! (In Ice Cube Voice)

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Hippocratical Hack Dr. Phil Accused Of Giving Addict Guests Drugs And Alcohol To Boost His Ratings

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Dr. Phil Accused Of Giving Drugs To Addicts Multiple guests of the “Dr. Phil” show claim that the good doctor fed their addictions in the name of good TV. According to Page Six , several addicts have come forward with accusations that Dr. Phil and his production staff put them at risk by leaving them without medical attention or by supplying drugs and alcohol to them throughout their recovery. A joint investigation from STAT and the Boston Globe revealed that one guest, “Survivor: China” winner Todd Herzog arrived to Phil’s show sober, yet seeking assistance for his addiction. He says that when he arrived in his dressing room, he found a liter of vodka, which he ultimately was unable to resist drinking. When he alerted a member of production what had happened, they offered him prescription Xanax to help settle his nerves. He famously appeared on the show drunk off his azz, actually blowing a 0.263, nearly three times the legal driving limit. He claims he ultimately was helped by the program, but an addict shouldn’t have to fight that battle with easy drugs being pushed their way. SMH! Can you believe they’re doing the addicts coming to them for help like this? Getty

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Bank-Breaking Blac Chyna STILL Wants A 7-Figure Check From Nude-Leaking Loser Rob Kardashian

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Image via Splash/MSA/Supreme Blac Chyna Wants 7-Figure Check From Rob Kardashian Over Nude Leak B-b-b-b-but wait, it gets worse! If you thought that Blac Chyna won big with yesterday’s news that Rob Kardashian would have to pay her $20,000 per month in child support, wait ’til you get a load of THIS. According to TMZ , Chyna hasn’t forgotten that Rob pressed “share” on a gang of her nude pics and posted them to Instagram. As penance for this offense, Chyna, along with opportunist lawyer Lisa Bloom, are demanding that Rob cough up a seven-figure check to settle their lawsuit against him. Peep her argument: Chyna is still SUPER salty that she’s lost her weight-loss endorsements. She says the photos Rob leaked make it clear that she did not lose her weight the natural way, she lost it at the hand of a doctor’s scalpel. These brands aren’t trying to pay brand ambassadors who are circumventing their product to get slimmy trimmy. If Chyna doesn’t get a LEAST an “M” out of Rob, then she’s willing to take her grievance to court where it will likely cost Rob a LOT more. Rob is a whole azz moron and this broad is a goddess of finesse. She got the right one, baby. Word to Ray Charles. SMH. More Chyna on the flipper.

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Caught Up In Some Mess? Write Us A Dear Bossip Letter!

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Getty Image Dear Bossip Wants To Help YOU! Dear Bossip is coming back and it’s more interactive that ever. Similar to our written  Dear Bossip posts, it’s now a web series where we take from a pick of reader submitted problems and have experts give out live advice. Does this sound like something you’re interested in? We want to hear from you. Whether you have a ridiculous co-worker, caught in an office scandal, cheating partners or dealing with a financial problem, no issue is too big for us to tackle. Send all letter requests to Production@BHMDigital.com with whatever your conundrum is and we will read it live every week. Thanks BOSSIP Fam!  

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New Video: JL “Password” [VIDEO]

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Here’s a song we can ALL relate to! The latest to ink a deal with Tech N9ne’s Strange Music label, rapper JL releases the video for his new song “Password” today. After working extensively with Strange Music and Tech N9ne over the last few years, JL signed to the independent powerhouse record company in 2016. JL worked with his Strange Music labelmates ¡MAYDAY! on the production of “Password” which will appear on his debut album release, DIBKIS, out later this month.

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