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Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorA biopic of Afeni Shakur — the late mother of rapper Tupac and a prominent member of the Black Panther party — is in the works from Amaru Entertainment and the Shakur Estate.Titled “Peace, Love & Respect; the Afeni Shakur/Panther 21 story,” actor/singer Jasmine Guy and writer/director Jamal Joseph — who was arrested as one of the “Panther 21” with Afeni — are on board as executive producers, while Dina LaPolt, who worked with the estate for many years, is a producer. The film, titled “Peace, Love & Respect, the Afeni Shakur/Panther 21 story,” is the first to have the full backing and approval of the Shakur estate.The doc will span a pivotal two-year period — from April 2, 1969, when she and 20 other Black Panthers were arrested and charged with conspiracy to bomb police stations in New York, through June 16, 1971, the day Tupac was born — along with flashbacks to childhood and teenage years.

Staind frontman Aaron Lewis welcomed North Carolina Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn on stage during a concert at the weekend.On Saturday (February 12), Lewis took to the stage at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina, for a solo show.During his set, the Staind musician brought out Cawthorn, who has developed a following as one of the most far-right members of Congress, and introduced him as his “dear friend”.“Not only is he the youngest congressman ever, he’s doing some fucking shit that I’ve never seen a congressman have the balls to do,” Lewis told the crowd. “He’s putting through legislature to limit term limits.

Oscar winner Colin Firth embraced Oscar nominee Toni Collette in front of a Christmas tree in the first image of HBO Max's eight-episode crime drama The Staircase, which premieres this spring.The 61-year-old Englishman portrays crime novelist Michael Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his second wife Kathleen and staging it to look like a fall down the stairs at their North Carolina home in 2001.In the second released image, the married couple sit at a dining table with their blended brood of five children (Olivia DeJonge, Dane DeHaan, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Odessa Young, and Sophie Turner). Premieres this spring! Oscar winner Colin Firth embraced Oscar nominee Toni Collette in front of a Christmas tree in the first image of HBO Max's eight-episode crime drama The Staircase $1.5M life insurance policy:The 61-year-old Englishman portrays crime novelist Michael Peterson (L), who was convicted of murdering his second wife Kathleen (R) and staging it to look like a fall down the stairs at their North Carolina home in 2001Kathleen had daughter Caitlin Atwater from her first marriage to Fred Atwater, while Michael had two sons Clayton and Todd as well as two adopted daughters Margaret and Martha.Antonio Campos and Maggie Cohn's limited series also features Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, and Parker Posey in the ensemble.'I didn't communicate with Michael Peterson,' Colin told Deadline on Tuesday during The Staircase's CTAM presentation.

Iggy Azalea, 31, appears to have a new man in her life. The Australian rapper and NBA star Malik Monk, 24, were pictured leaving dinner together on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) in Los Angeles. The pair dined at Giorgio Baldi with Malik’s teammate Anthony Davis, 28, and his wife Marlen P. Iggy and Malik now have fans thinking the they’re a romantic item, and quite frankly, the theories are probably accurate. We already know plenty about Iggy, so here’s five key facts about her potential new beau, Malik Monk.

Nine Inch Nails have announced details of a pair of UK gigs for this summer – get all the details below.Trent Reznor and co. will play two nights at the Eden Project in Cornwall this June, with the gigs taking place a week before Glastonbury 2022.The gigs, which take place on June 17 and 18, come sandwiched in between a recently-announced 2022 US tour which begins in April and runs through to September.Last year, the band cancelled their planned live shows as uncertainties around the COVID pandemic remained.

Luke Bryan has a close-knit family and his home in Nashville pays tributes to those closest to him.MORE: Luke Bryan receives outpour of love as he shares bittersweet messageThe American Idol star has suffered some heartbreaking losses in his immediate family, with his brother Chris and sister Kelly both passing away suddenly.The country music star opened up about the unexpected deaths of his siblings in an interview with Billboard in 2018, and at the time was applauded by fans for his bravery and approach to life.VIDEO: Luke Bryan celebrates special anniversary with wife Caroline"I'm a pretty happy person," he said. "The loss we've dealt with has given me an appreciation of how precious and fragile life is.

Ouch! Matt James joked about his lack of sporting prowess after he accidentally hit a photographer with a golf ball.

A.D. Amorosi Singer-songwriter-producer Betty Davis, an icon of future-funk, fashion and bold sexuality in the 1970s, died Wednesday at age 76 in her longtime home of Homestead, Pennsylvania.Davis, who was once married to and collaborated with jazz legend Miles Davis, died of natural causes, Allegheny County communications director Amie Downs told Rolling Stone.The singer was widely viewed as having paved a way for R&B and hip-hop performers ranging from Prince and Erykah Badu to Cardi B and  Megan Thee Stallion, even though she dropped out of the recording scene so early — all but disappearing after the mid-1970s — that thse debts were not always recognized.In her heyday, this uninhibited mistress of futuristic funk and highly sexualized lyrical and vocal prowess released three albums – 1973’s “Betty Davis,” 1974’s “They Say I’m Different” and 1975’s definitive “Nasty Gal” – that were as bold in their self-creation as she was in portraying their sensual power on each album sleeve.

Betty Davis, a soul and funk singer of the 1960s whose growling, raspy vocal style and unapologetically explicit lyrics would influence future performers from Prince and Erykah Badu to Outkast, died today of natural causes at her home in Homestead, Pennsylvania. She was 77.

“Thankful for Betty Davis, though.“The reach of her influence & sonic lineage is immense.“You've heard her, even if you think you've never heard her. I'm glad we got her at all.”CAPJR100 added: “Very sad news about Homestead's own Betty Davis.

Four people, including 22-year-old skateboarder and YouTube star Josh Neuman, were killed in a plane crash in Iceland. Their bodies were discovered in Lake Thingvallavatn on Feb. 6, three days after Josh and his fellow passengers were declared missing, according to CNN. He was on the plane to create content for Belgian fashion brand Suspicious Antwerp. Also killed in the crash was Tim Alings, 27, Suspicious Antwerp’s social media manager; Nicole Bellavia, 33, a skydiver and social media influencer; and pilot Haraldur Diego, 49.

Sharon Van Etten has shared her new single ‘Porta’ and announced a set of UK tour dates – you can check out both below.The track is Van Etten’s first new music release of 2022, and it follows on from her May 2021 team-up with Angel Olsen on ‘Like I Used To’.Produced by Van Etten (vocals, synths, drum machines) and Daniel Knowles (synths), and backed by her live band of Jorge Balbi (drums), Charley Damski (guitars) and Devin Hoff (bass), ‘Porta’ was written in 2020, Van Etten says, “at one of my lowest lows”.“For most of my adult life I have struggled with bouts of depression and anxiety and coping mechanisms, and I sometimes let those dark moments get the best of me,” she explained in a statement. “During this time I felt very dissociated.

Nine Inch Nails have shared details of a US tour this year – their first shows since 2018.Last year the band cancelled their planned live shows as uncertainties around the COVID pandemic remained. Now, the Trent Reznor-fronted group will hit the road in America.The tour kicks off in Raleigh, North Carolina this April and includes appearances at the Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta and the inaugural Primavera Sound Los Angeles.It wraps with a date in Cleveland featuring special guests Ministry and Nitzer Ebb.

Mark Billie Eilish as one artist who doesn’t believe the adage “The show must go on.”

Andrew Garfield has recalled the ‘generosity’ of his colleagues on The Eyes of Tammy Faye when he had to leave the set to be with his mother in her final days. In a new interview, the Spider-Man: No Way Home star opened up on losing his mum, Lynn, to cancer while he was in the middle of filming in America. At the time, Andrew was shooting biopic The Eyes of Tammy Faye, where he plays original Televangelist Jim Bakker; he had accepted the role just before Lynn was diagnosed with the illness.

Warning: This story contains spoilers from season 2 of Sweet Magnolias.

Extra, won the Miss USA Pageant in 2019 as Miss North Carolina. It was that the titles of Miss America, Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and Miss Universe were all held by Black women. Although Kryst’s life “was short, it was filled with many beautiful memories,” Simpkins wrote.

With wife Lauren Bushnell and 7-month-old son Dutton at home, Chris Lane is a family man — but he didn’t always see himself that way.

Booked and busy! Isaac Powell didn’t appear in any episodes of And Just Like That despite being cast as a series regular.

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