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Mary J. Blige To Star In New Movie
Martin Lawrence And Carl Payne Reunite
In Theaters Friday:
Black Panther Soundtrack Is Heading To #1 On Billboard Charts
Black Panther: The Album is heading for a No. 1 debut on next week’s Billboard 200 albums chart, according to industry forecasters.
Those in the know suggest the soundtrack, which was re- leased on Feb. 9 via Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope Records, could launch with over 100,000 equivalent album units earned in the week ending Feb. 15. The album features music from and inspired by the new Mar- vel Studios film Black Pan- ther, which opens in theaters on Feb. 16.
The Black Panther album includes five tracks featur- ing Kendrick Lamar — who curated and produced the
Album cover for The Black Panther soundtrack.
album with Top Dawg Enter- tainment’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith — along with tunes by The Weeknd, SZA, Khalid and James Blake, among others.
For someone who claims to not want any more drama in her life, Mary J. Blige’s new role sounds awfully dramatic.
The Oscar nominee is join- ing the cast of Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy, an adap- tation of Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s series of graphic novels about the “estranged members of a dysfunctional family of superheroes.” The super-powered siblings must come together to solve their father’s murder, all the while
Mary J. Blige is being cast in new movie.
“coming apart at the seams due to their divergent person- alities and abilities.” (You know, normal family stuff.)
Blige is filling the series- regular role of Cha-Cha, a “ruthless and unorthodox hit- woman who travels through time to kill assigned targets.” Known far and wide for her sadistic, sociopathic tenden- cies, Cha-Cha believes only in torture and pain — and cares only for her partner Hazel.
Martin Lawrence and Carl Payne, who played ‘Cole’ on the show were spot- ted together recently. Earlier this month rumors of a reboot were sparked when Martin’s fiancee alluded to a reunion on social media.
Martin, Tisha Campbell (Gina) and Tichina Arnold (Pam), all but confirmed the news when the trio had dinner together, after a long and tu- multuous separation.
Martin aired for 5 seasons on Fox, and is in constant rerun rotation since 1997.
The show was one of the net- work’s highest-rated shows during the sitcom’s run. The series starred Martin Lawrence, who was also one
Carl Payne who played Cole on ‘Martin’ with Martin Lawrence. Martin also reunited with Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold re- cently.
of the creators of the series, along with Tisha Campbell, Carl Anthony Payne, II, the late Tommie Ford (who
played Tommie) and Tichina Arnold. No addi- tional details about a reboot have yet been revealed.
Jim Jones Looking For Fans Who Have Overcome Obstacles For Docu-Series
Rapper Jim Jones has launched a search for fans who have overcome their obstacles, for a documentary in support of his upcoming album.
Jim, who recently signed with Roc Nation, is working on his new album called Wasted Talent.
Jimmy is looking for indi- viduals who feel they may have "wasted" their big opportunity in life, whether it was prison, sacrificing a dream, or making a life-changing mistake.
The stories will be featured
Rapper and reality star Jim Jones is looking for folks for a new docu-series.
on an upcoming docu-series in- spired by the album Wasted Talent.
Judge In Kodak Black Case Removed After Comments
Kodak Black and his legal team are hoping to catch a break, after controversial comments a judge made shortly before sending the rapper to jail.
On January 18, Kodak Black's plush house in Pem- broke Pines was raided, and the rapper was hit with seven felony charges after cops found guns and marijuana in the residence.
On January 19, Judge Joel Lazarus ordered Kodak to be held with no bond, just minutes after he made the controversial comments.
KODAK BLACK
According to reports, a
Broward County Chief Judge has barred Judge Lazarus from presiding over first ap- pearance court and the crimi- nal court over the statements.
Kodak and his lawyers are considering their legal op- tions, which could see the rap- per released from jail as he awaits trial for his latest charges.
As for the house, Kodak was renting it and the one- year lease has expired and the landlord was very pleased, since the rapper damaged the home, in addition to having the property raided.
‘Survivor’s Remorse’ Star Cast In CBS Drama Series
Teyonah Parris, best known from her role in “Sur- vivor’s Remorse” and “Mad Men,” has been cast in one of the lead roles in the CBS drama pilot “Murder,” reports Vari- ety.
The series explores crime through the unique and often conflicting perspectives of cops and killers, witnesses and vic- tims, friends and family. Shot like a true crime documentary, the series invites the audience
Teyonah Parris, best known from her role in “Survivor’s Remorse” and “Mad Men will have a lead role in CBS drama ‘Murder’.
inside the emotional journey of an investigation, allowing them to discern the truth and judge the suspects’ guilt or in- nocence for themselves.
Parris will play Det. Ayana Lake, a rising star in the NYPD whose keen intellect and quick, analytic mind are the keys to her success. But when she’s partnered with in- stinctive, intuitive Det. Jack Garrity, styles and personali- ties sometimes clash.
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