Nicki Minaj Reveals She Almost Named Her Son Ninja

Angelique Jackson Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and David Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon have partnered with Netflix to produce the film adaptation of “Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun.”Based on the upcoming book by British-Nigerian author, journalist and hair care educator Tọlá Okogwu, “Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun” tells the tale of a teenager who learns she has powers and travels to Nigeria to learn more about her origins, where she discovers a threat to her newfound magical community.Described as “Black Panther” meets “X-Men” or “Percy Jackson,” the book is the first in an action-packed series for middle-grade children and will be published by Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and U.K.

Kate Aurthur editorHBO Max announced Wednesday that “Our Flag Means Death” — a new comedy from creator David Jenkins and Oscar-winning executive producer Taika Waititi — will premiere on March 3, and unveiled its trailer and the show’s key art.In “Our Flag Means Death,” Rhys Darby (“Flight of the Conchords”) plays 18th century gentleman Stede Bonnet, who gives up a life of comfort to become the captain of a pirate ship called Revenge. The plot, according to its logline, is: “Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes change after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard, played by Waititi.

Tom Holland is no stranger to stunt-work, with six movies as the Marvel hero Spider-Man under his belt.And now, there’s “Uncharted.” He plays young treasure hunter Nathan Drake in Sony’s feature film adaptation of the PlayStation video game series of the same name. The actor spent his time on set getting hit by cars and vaulting over bannisters and railings.

Ethan Shanfeld The world’s favorite K-pop band will grace the big screen in theaters worldwide on March 12, with the release of new concert film “BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul: Live Viewing.”The event marks the first live worldwide cinema broadcast of a concert from South Korea. With a three-hour run time, “Permission to Dance on Stage” features BTS’ greatest hit songs from across their catalog.Tickets for the concert event are on sale in North and South America, Europe and Oceania on Feb.

Alissa Simon Film CriticUzbekistan-born Michael Borodin makes a searing feature debut with the Russia-Turkey-Slovenia co-production “Convenience Store,” a story of modern slavery in Moscow, taking places under the noses of thousands of indifferent witnesses. Demonstrating his interest in pressing social issues, Borodin’s Berlinale Panorama selection was inspired by his personal experience as an illegal immigrant to Russia and the 2012 case of the “Golyanovo slaves,” which is now making its way to the European Court of Human Rights.Developed through the Next Step program of Cannes’ Critics’ Week and other co-production markets, the film, like the case of the Golyanovo slaves, centers on citizens of the former Soviet Republics, who are illegal migrants to Moscow and forced to work long hours, unpaid, in 24/7 convenience shops, without being able to leave the premises.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJeremy Vuernick has been promoted to president of A&R for Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by CMG chair & CEO Michelle Jubelirer.In his elevated role, he will lead the company’s A&R team, sign and develop artists for the company, as well as oversee recording projects for new and established artists spanning the company’s portfolio of labels. He also will work closely with Jubelirer as a key member of her executive team to set the creative direction of the company. He is based in the company’s Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood and reports to Jubelirer.Vuernick joined CMG’s Astralwerks label in 2013 after two years as an A&R executive at long-running electronic label Ultra Music.

Guy Lodge Film CriticHaving long been mired in a writer’s block that she fears might be terminal, celebrated novelist Junhee decides the solution is to try another medium altogether, and sets out make a film. She has an actor, and a cinematographer, but no clear idea of what her film should be about — and that’s okay, she decides, since it will all emerge in time.

J. Kim Murphy The 27th Critics Choice Awards are going global. The Critics Choice Association announced Wednesday morning that its upcoming awards ceremony’s telecast will unfold with broadcasts from events in both London and Los Angeles.“The role of the Critics Choice Awards in the entertainment world has grown exponentially over the past quarter century,” Joey Berlin, CEO of the Critics Choice Association, said in a statement.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMelissa Fumero has joined the upcoming Netflix comedy series “Blockbuster,” Variety has learned.Fumero joins previously announced cast member Randall Park in the single-cam comedy, which takes place at the last Blockbuster Video in America. Further castings for the ensemble workplace comedy will be announced at a later date.Fumero will play Eliza, described as a dedicated mother whose marriage to her high school sweetheart is on the rocks. She left Harvard after one semester to start a family and now works at Blockbuster alongside Timmy (Park) as his trusty number two.Fumero is best known for her starring role as Det.

Angelique Jackson WarnerMedia has partnered with Black Beauty Roster and its network of 10,000 vetted beauty professionals in an effort to advance diversity in hair and makeup on set.Through the new relationship, WarnerMedia and Black Beauty Roster (BBR) aim to address a problem that is twofold — first, addressing the concerns of talent of color who’ve been underserved on sets by helping producers and executives find hair stylists and makeup artists skilled in working with their hair textures and skin tones; and second, creating opportunity for those artists to work on productions and special events, which is oft complicated by union regulations and rosters. “We [at WarnerMedia] had done these listening sessions to hear about the concerns that were happening, and, of course, one of the biggest things was hair and makeup,” Yvette Urbina tells Variety, explaining the genesis of this initiative.

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is known to put on a red-hot display for her legion of fans online and on TV.Showing off her ageless figure, incredible curves and jaw-dropping good looks, Amanda, who turns 51 on February 16, has certainly gained favourable attention over the years for her daringly risque outfits.However, despite many loving her boldness and her confidence to risk it all, the blonde bombshell has often been hit with numerous complaints as some believe she often takes her ensembles a step too far.In an interview with Loose Women, Amanda spoke openly regarding her decision to wear such courageous outfits.She also confessed that all of her Britain Got Talent show-stopping frocks are approved before she wears them on the show in front of millions.The star expressed: "There’s now a whole body of people that know on my door and come and stare at my chest before we go on air. There’s a t*t committee," she admitted.So as she celebrates her birthday today, Daily Star has taken a look at Amanda's most complained about outfits over the years.In 2020, Amanda sparked outrage after she appeared on ITV's Britain's Got Talent wearing a plunging blue dress.The presenter's royal blue frock was tightly fitted and sported a low neckline which drew focus to her ample assets.

Rapper Nicki Minaj served up a New Year's treat for fans by sharing the first photos of her three-month-old son as she gave thanks to the tot for making her a mum. The Anaconda star welcomed her first child with husband Kenneth Petty at the end of September, and although she's shared some information about her boy online, she had not posted any pictures of her kid - until now.

 Nicki Minaj  kicked off 2021 with a big reveal. The 38-year-old rapper shared the inaugural photos of her firstborn child on Saturday, January 2.

Nicki Minaj is sharing her baby boy with the world. Three months after welcoming her first child with husband Kenneth Petty, the «Barbie Dreams» rapper shared the first full photos of her adorable son.In the pics, her bundle of joy, whom she calls Papa Bear, is seen wearing the cutest Fendi, Burberry, Versace and Gucci ensembles, as well as rocking some major bling.

welcomed her first child with husband Kenneth Petty in October, but in the first few weeks of his life, she kept the baby out of the spotlight.While she has yet to reveal her son’s name, Nicki – real name Onika Maraj – posted pictures to Instagram of the little cutie, and they’re enough to make you broody.In the sweet naps, baby Petty looked cute as a button wit his dark hair and chubby cheeks, with his parents dressing him in jeans and a plaid shirt, and a sweet fox-printed tracksuit.However, this kid is rap royalty, so of course he was decked out in designer gear for most of the pictures.Nicki shared snaps of the two-month-old wearing Fendi, Versace, Gucci and Burberry baby-gros, as well as a diamond bracelet, an iced-out watch and a

Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty took plenty of private time being parents to their infant son before showing him off to the world. While he was born on Sept. 30, the “Chun-Li” rapper waited until Jan. 2 to share the first clear photos and video of their baby boy’s sweet face. Nicki shared them via Instagram and Twitter, and the pics and video show the infant wearing various cute outfits, proving he’s just as stylish as his mama. After all, he got a whole bunch of choice Burberry baby clothes from Nicki’s pal, Burberry Group Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci before he was even born.

Nicki Minaj has opened up about giving birth to her son while revealing that she finds breastfeeding “painful”. The rapper, who gave birth to her and husband Kenneth Petty’s first child in September, shared details about her birthing experience in a Twitter question-and-answer on Wednesday.

Nicki Minaj recently opened up about her experience with motherhood! Celebrating her son’s 3 month birthday, the rapper took to Instagram to share the story on his birth with fans. “I was butt naked,” Nicki said during her Instagram live.

10-time Grammy nominee Nicki Minaj discussed the realities of first-time motherhood in a Twitter Q&A on Wednesday.It was all in honor of the 38-year-old new mother's infant son - nicknamed 'Papa Bear' - turning three months old.Nicki (born Onika Maraj) was 'intrigued' that her baby had 'a full personality in my tummy' and 'knew how to get his way' well before his arrival on September 30.

her son turning three months old on Wednesday with an impromptu fan Q&A.During the chat with fans, Minaj admitted to having a “painful” experience with breastfeeding, and shared how her water broke.  “I was butt naked,” she recalled. “Just got out the shower & I asked him [husband Kenneth Petty] to rub my back.

Nicki Minaj was surprisingly the “calm” and “quiet” one when her water broke in September. The Grammy-nominated rapper, 38, admitted to the latter during a Twitter Q&A with fans on December 30 — where she also mentioned that Kenneth Petty was “very scared” at the time.