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David Talbert’s Script Bought By
Master P Celebrates Birthday
Universal; Will Packer To Produce It
With A Rembrance Celebration
Universal Pictures has ac- quired “A Meyers Thanksgiv- ing,” a spec script that David E. Talbert wrote and will di- rect, with Will Packer pro- ducing.
The holiday-themed com- edy follows an estranged fam- ily facing their first Thanksgiving together since the death of the family matri- arch.
The deal was mid-six fig- ures upfront, but is 7-figures for script and directing if the movie gets made. Those signs look promising: it is being fast tracked to begin produc-
For Those Lost To Violence
David Talbert and Will Packer are teaming up.
Hip-Hop mogul, Master P turned 45-years-young on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. He decided to do something different this year for his birthday. He celebrated life, with underprivileged kids that have suffered the trau- mas of violent crimes and even death.
Master P hosted a 45- candle lighting remembrance for those children and their deceased loved ones. Master
MASTER P
P (born Percy Miller) April
29th 1970, New Orleans, LA, has a biopic coming in early 2016 titled Mr. Ice Cream Man.
tion in the fall, timed for hol- iday 2016 release.
Talbert previously wrote and directed “First Sunday” and “Baggage Claim.” “Thanksgiving” will be his first film with Packer, who
two years ago signed his Will Packer Productions shingle to an overall deal at Universal. He has been a hit machine, including the “Ride Along” and “Think Like A Man” fran- chises.
Author Reveals Beyonce’s Dietary Regime In New Book
British Soul Singer Sam Smith Suffers Vocal Chord Injury
Beyonce has always been one of those celebrities whose svelte figure is idolized by many. The R&B superstar works very hard to maintain a flawless figure, but if you're a person who exercises, you know that remaining fit also means eating right.
Author Marco Borges uses Beyonce as his dietary muse for the new book, The 22-Day Revolution, a "plant- based program that will transform your body, reset your habits, and change your
British singer Sam Smith said Tuesday he has canceled the remainder of his Australian tour due to a hemorrhage on his vocal cords.
Apologizing to his fans, the Grammy Award winner said the decision was taken on doctor’s orders.
Smith was scheduled to
SAM SMITH
play more gigs in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth before moving on to the Asian leg of his “In The Lonely Hour” tour, starting in Tokyo on May 7.
Smith triumphed at this year’s Grammy Awards, scooping up four awards in- cluding song of the year for his hit “Stay With Me.”
Jodeci Talks About Unreleased Collaborations With Tupac
JODECI
Jodeci has finally released
their long awaited fourth album The Past, The Present, The Future and fans won’t have to wait another 20 years for more music from the trio.
During a recent interview, K-Ci and Mr. Dalvin spoke about their work with the late Tupac Shakur and revealed that “How Do You Want It” and “Toss It Up” are not the only Jodeci and ‘Pac collab- orations that were done.
“There’s a few tracks out there that we did with him that nobody’s ever heard,” K-Ci said.
He revealed that they were shooting the “Toss It Up” video the day before Tupac was fatally shot in Las Vegas, so the video was never re- leased. He said there were plans for more music to be done together but his untimely death shattered them.
K-Ci and Mr. Dalvin also spoke on possibly working with Drake, who K-Ci knows is a big Jodeci fan.
Beyonce and her newest endeavor.
life.
"Very proud to be on this
journey with Marco! Con- gratulations on the release of your book, "The 22 Day Rev- olution."
Lil Wayne Involved In Argument With Crowd Shortly Before Tour Bus Shot
More information is com- ing out about the moments prior to Lil Wayne’s tour bus being shot at in Atlanta.
According to TMZ, Wayne was involved in an argument with audience members during his show at Compound Nightclub on Saturday.
Apparently, Wayne got upset at some people in the crowd. Security removed the concert goers from the venue, and the Young Money boss re- portedly received extra pro- tection while leaving the club.
LIL WAYNE
So far, there is no confir- mation the dispute at Com- pound is directly related to the tour bus shooting. Wayne was not injured as a result of the incident. Police are investigating the shooting.
Waka Flocka Flame Says
Label Holding Back EP;
Wants Out Of Contract
Waka Flocka Flame is ready to move from his cur- rent label home of Atlantic Records.
The Atlanta-based rapper sent out a tweet claiming the company is holding back the release of his third studio album Flockaveli 2, and he wants the opportunity to buy out his contract with Atlantic.
The project has been in the works for several years. In May of 2013, Waka an- nounced F2 would be released
WAKA FLOCKA FLAME
in October of that year. Two months ago he tweeted the album would be released on June 1, 2015.
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