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The first trailer has been released for “Mayday,” an upcoming Apple Original film starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh in a Cold War-set action comedy that blends elements of the spy thriller and buddy comedy genres. Reynolds stars as Lt. Troy “Assassin” Kelly, a hotshot U.S. Navy pilot sent on a top-secret mission into Russian…
HOT 97’s Summer Jam will return to the Prudential Center on Friday, July 24, bringing together established stars, hometown favorites, and emerging artists for one of hip-hop’s signature live events. The annual concert, now spanning more than three decades, has built a reputation for surprise performances, artist reunions, and collaborations that have become defining moments…
Remy Ma is ushering in what she describes as her “soft girl era” with the release of the official music video for “Put Em On,” a summer-themed visual centered on friendship, confidence, and new beginnings. The video unfolds at a house party where Remy Ma and a group of friends spend the day laughing, dancing,…
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 42 other attorneys general have secured an $18 million settlement with genetic testing company 23andMe over a 2023 data breach that exposed the personal and genetic information of 6.9 million consumers, including 305,245 New Yorkers. New York will receive more than $705,000. The multistate…
A federal judge has ruled that newly added racketeering charges against rapper Lil Durk will be tried separately from his upcoming federal murder-for-hire case, handing the Chicago artist a partial legal victory weeks before his scheduled trial. U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald ruled that prosecutors may not combine the recently filed racketeering allegations with…
Nicki Minaj is facing a lawsuit from her former legal counsel after the law firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP alleged she failed to pay nearly $230,000 for legal services tied to a prior copyright case. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the Los Angeles-based law firm alleges Minaj, whose legal name is Onika…
The Steel City Legacy Gala will bring what organizers describe as Alabama’s first Met Gala-inspired experience to Birmingham on July 18, combining high fashion with recognition for community leadership and investments in education and small businesses. The event will take place at the WorkPlay Theater and will distribute more than $40,000 in academic scholarships and…
Every filmmaker has a story to tell. The best ones also have something meaningful to say. Beverly “BJ” Rouse is quickly emerging as one of those filmmakers. With her short film First Fruit selected to screen at the Academy Award®-qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival, the Los Angeles-based writer, director, and producer is introducing audiences to a storytelling style…