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Lizzo And Cardi B Are Their Own Muses In New Video For ‘Rumors’
Debbie Allen To Receive
Television Academy’s Governors
Award At 2021 Emmys Awards
Lizzo and Cardi B, two modern acts seldom weighed down by the world’s chirps (opting to occasionally step away from social media, but always returning with raised chins), have formulated a re- sponse to the noise — a new song called “Rumors.”
On the pop single, both artists speed through a run- ning list of accusations and online attacks, from the talk about Lizzo’s smoothie detox and a list of her alleged lovers, to comments about Cardi B’s body modifica- tions and other general fabri- cations.
“I wrote this song back in February and I been waiting
Iconic director, performer and choreographer Debbie Allen has been selected to receive the Television Academy’s 2021 Gov- ernors Award, “in recognition of her numerous contributions to the television medium through multiple creative forms and her philanthropic endeavors around the world.”
Allen, a staple in TV and film for decades, was chosen by the Television Academy’s Board of Governors “for her unprece- dented achievements in televi- sion and her commitment to inspire and engage marginalized youth through dance, theater arts and mentorship,” the org
DEBBIE ALLEN
said. She’ll receive the award during CBS’ telecast of the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 19.
CARDI B AND LIZZO
Tituss Burgess Joins ‘Annie Live’ For NBC
to drop this song since Febru- ary, so I’m like ‘oh my God,’”
Lizzo said during a live con- versation on YouTube.
Annie Live continues to come into focus for NBC.
The production, scheduled to air Dec. 2, has tapped Tituss Burgess to play the role of Rooster, the underhanded brother of the ruthless Miss Hannigan.
The six-time Emmy-nomi- nated Kimmy Schmidt alum joins a cast that includes Em- pire alum Taraji P. Henson as Hannigan, Harry Con- nick Jr. as Daddy War- bucks and Nicole Scherzinger as Grace. The role of Annie has yet to be an- nounced.
Steph Curry Documentary In The Works From A24, Ryan Coogler
TITUSS BURGESS
Annie Live brings former NBC entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt back to the network as an exec producer alongside Neil Meron and Alex Rudzinsky. Lear deBessonet and Alex Rudzinski share directing du- ties.
NBA star Steph Curry will be the subject of a new docu- mentary from A24 and pro- ducer Ryan Coogler.
Titled “Underrated,” the film will chronicle Curry’s historic rise to prominence during March Madness when he played for the Davidson Wildcats. The all-star athlete, considered one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, cur- rently plays for the Golden State Warriors and has won three national championships with the team. In college, Curry set the single-season NCAA record for three-point-
STEPH CURRY AND RYAN COOGLER
ers made and was drafted for the NBA in 2009.
A24 will produce and fully fi- nance the film, marking the indie studio’s first project in development with Unanimous
Media, the production com- pany formed by Curry. Addi- tional producers on “Underrated” include Curry, Pete Nicks and Unanimous Media’s Erick Peyton.
Kanye West's Delayed Album 'DONDA' Gets New Projected Release Date
The latest projected release date for Kanye West‘s de- layed new album ‘DONDA’ has been revealed on Apple Music.
The rapper and producer’s follow-up to 2019’s ‘Jesus Is King’, which had initially been set to arrive in July 2020, was scheduled to finally be released after West’s first public lis- tening event at the Mercedes- Benz Stadium in Atlanta last month.
‘DONDA’ failed to materi- alise, however, with the record
Kanye West is seen at ‘DONDA by Kanye West’ listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia
then expected to drop after the stadium, which took place on second listening event at the August 5.
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