Ryan Coogler Says Marvel Has Been Trying To Use Namor Before ‘Aquaman’ & Always Planned To Use Him For ‘Black Panther 2’

Peter Kay, 49, was left overwhelmed when he received a standing ovation at Manchester's AO Arena on Friday night.The star was applauded by a sell-out crowd in Manchester, which is 16 miles from his hometown of Bolton.Peter’s fans chanted his name as he took to the stage, causing him to break down in tears during the first show of his 110-day tour.He could be seen wiping away tears with a tissue while the audience cheered him on.The British comedy legend told the crowd: "Aw you’ll have me in bits. “Lovely Manchester you made me cry. “I can’t believe I cried, where did it come from all that emotion?"It comes after Peter’s announcement that he would be returning to stand-up comedy sparked a frenzy last month.His tour, named Better Late Than Never after the comic took an extended break from touring for the past 12 years, was instantly in high demand, as tickets sold out in record time.Just before Peter arrived at his opening gig in Manchester last night, touts were re-selling the tickets for £155 per person to fans who were desperate to watch their favourite comedian’s comeback show.Peter had attempted to make sure the tickets were at the lowest price they could be due to the cost of living crisis in the UK.The TV star charged fans just £35 per ticket - the same cost as his last tour, which took place back in 2010.Peter’s tour kicked off this month, and is scheduled to run until August 2023.To the joy of his fans, Peter went on to announce a London residency at the O2 Arena.It’s clear that despite his long absence from the stage, Peter’s shows are as much in demand as ever.The comic’s last live stand-up tour in 2010 holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest-selling comedy tour of all time. 1.2 million people bought

Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday night.Lipa - who recently wrapped her Future Nostalgia tour - sizzled as she hit the red carpet in splice black and red leather getup that showcased every inch of her fit figure.The Grammy Award-winner, 27, modeled a spaghetti strap crop top with side draping that hung down to her calves. Arrivals: Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, and Paris Hilton led the glam arrivals at KIIS FM's annual Jingle Ball, which was presented by Capital One and held at the The Kia Forum in Inglewood on Friday nightShe styled it with a matching midi skirt that concealed a portion of her sexy black lace-up boots. A glitzy diamond choker wrapped around her neck and matched the spiral bangle on her wrist.

Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night.The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pants.They hung low on her lips, which gave a clear glimpse at the mother-of-four's very tiny waist. Party time! Kim Kardashian put her ever-shrinking figure on full display as she arrived at an exclusive Miami party with her younger sister Khloe Kardashian and pal Jonathan Cheban on Friday night. The SKIMS founder, 42 - who recently settled her divorce with disgraced rapper Kanye West - strolled down the sidewalk in a skimpy black bra top styled with edgy black leather pantsShe added some height to her petite frame with a pair of black pointed-toe boots.Instead of her bleach blonde tresses, Kim recently had her go-to hairstylist color her hair a 'honey' tone.

Angela Bassett looked regal in a cover shoot for Variety that was published Wednesday, as the actress continues to promote her upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The 64-year-old struck a powerful pose in an all-white ensemble alongside director Ryan Coogler and co-star Letitia Wright.  The interview came as Bassett has been garnering Oscar buzz for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda in the film.During her chat, the star said she has been going through 'cycles of grief' ever since her Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman died in 2020.  The queen: Angela Bassett looked regal in a cover shoot for Variety that was published Wednesday, as the actress continues to promote her upcoming Marvel film Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverThe 9-1-1 star donned a stylish white blouse with a deep neckline. She added a pair of trim white slacks to the outfit. Bassett's curly hair puffed out on the sides and stopped just short of touching her shoulders.  During the Variety interview, the trio discussed the biggest change to the second film – Boseman's death. The late-star's cancer diagnosis wasn't known to people outside of a small group of family members, so his death came as a shock to his colleagues.

While it’s unclear whether or not Ryan Coogler is going to return to direct another “Black Panther” film after the release of ‘Wakanda Forever,’ it has long been known the filmmaker is working alongside Marvel Studios to develop spinoffs for Disney+. Originally, it was revealed that the spinoff would be focused on the Dora Milaje, led by Danai Gurira’s Okoye.

We are just a couple of days away from the long-awaited release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and believe me, it’s going to be an absolutely massive film at the box office and fans are going to lose their minds (in a good way, obviously) when they see what Ryan Coogler and Co. have done with the story.

BAFTA has set Black Panther director Ryan Coogler to deliver this year’s prestigious David Lean Lecture.

There’s no line in ‘Wakanda Forever,’ the sequel to Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” (2018), as bruising and seething as “Bury me in the ocean with my ancestors that jumped from the ships because they knew death was better than bondage.” But emotionally, this somber ‘Black Panther’ sequel is just as visceral and lacerating and perhaps just as absolutist. And spiritually, there is great lineage to this bitter resignation about demise, pride, ancestries, the great depths below us, and the refusal to accept enslavement.

Black Panther director Ryan Coogler sat down with Ta-Nehisi Coates on Thursday to discuss the making of his new film two years after his lead actor and friend Chadwick Boseman passed away.In the premiere 30-minute episode of the Wakanda Forever: Official Black Panther podcast, which dropped last week, the 36-year-old director recalled his final conversation with Boseman.A few weeks after Coogler had finished writing the script for the sequel, he spoke to Chadwick for the last time. Remembering his final days: Black Panther director Ryan Coogler sat down with Ta-Nehisi Coates on Thursday to discuss the making of his new film two years after his lead actor and friend Chadwick Boseman passed away - Coogler and Boseman pictured on February 8, 2018 in London, England at the European Premiere of Black Panther'My last conversation with him was calling to ask if he wanted to read it before I got notes from the studio,' said Coogler.Coogler remembered that Chadwick seemed 'tired' during their phone conversation and said he did not feel like reading the script.

Remembering a legend. Two years after, Chadwick Boseman’s unexpected death, filmmaker Ryan Coogler is looking back at their final memories together.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” hits theaters next weekend to wrap up Phase 4 of the MCU, and Marvel fans have lots of questions in the lead-up to the film’s release.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” hits theaters next Friday to wrap Phase 4 of the MCU. And while that’s exciting for Marvel fans, another more serious ambiance hangs over Ryan Coogler‘s sequel to his 2018 film.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” hits theaters next Friday and closes out Phase 4 of the MCU. But Ryan Coogler‘s sequel to his 2018 film is highly anticipated for several reasons.

Rihanna, the top-selling digital singles artist of all time, is back to add to that record. Tonight marked the release of the first single from the forthcoming soundtrack to the eagerly awaited film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” wraps up MCU‘s Phase 4 on November 11, and advance word from the film’s world premiere two days ago is very, very strong. No surprise there, as Ryan Coogler cooked up one of Marvel‘s best films with 2018’s “Black Panther.” But the film sees Coogler and its cast and crew face the death of star Chadwick Boseman last year, a difficult thing to manage for any film.

It’s been six years since the pop star and now fashion and makeup mogul Rihanna released new music. That changed tonight with the release of “Lift Me Up,” a ballad featured in Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” And, sorry Gaga fans, once you hear it you’ll realize why it’s now the presumptive favorite to take the Best Original Song Oscar.

Back and better than ever! Six years after the release of her last album, Anti, Rihanna’s musical comeback is here. 

Rihanna has announced that she will make her long awaited return to music tomorrow with ‘Lift Me Up’, a song recorded for the soundtrack of upcoming Marvel movie ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’.The song was written by Nigerian singer and producer Tems as a tribute to the late actor – and star of the first ‘Black Panther’ movie – Chadwick Boseman. Ludwig Göransson, who wrote the score for the film and produced this track, is also credited as a co-writer of the song, alongside the film’s director Ryan Coogler and Rihanna herself.“After speaking with Ryan, and hearing his direction for the film and the song, I wanted to write something that portrays a warm embrace from all the people that I’ve lost in my life”, says Tems.

She’s back! Rihanna released a preview of her new song before the tribute track — dedicated to the late Chadwick Boseman — releases in full on Friday, October 28.