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A$AP Ferg Links With Hennessy With Music And Art
Grown-ish Star Trevor Jackson Joins ‘Superfly’ Remake
Trevor Jackson, who cur- rently stars alongside Yara Shahidi in Grown-ish, has been cast in the Sony Superfly remake and will play Young- blood Priest. Jason Mitchell will play his business partner, Eddie.
The Superfly remake of the 1972 Blaxplotation will be di- rected by famed Director X.
The original film, directed by Gordon Parks, Jr. and starred Ron O’Neal as
Grown-ish star Trevor Jackson will play Superfly, Youngblood Priest in the remake. The original Superfly was played by Ron O’Neal.
Priest, an African American cure one more deal before get- cocaine dealer who tries to se- ting out of the business.
Jada, Octavia And Chaz Named As Jurors For Sundance Film Festival
Jada Pinkett Smith will make some awards decisions of her own as a juror at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The awards ceremony is Jan- uary 27.
Pinkett Smith will be joined on the seven juries at this year’s January 18-28 Park City shindig by an Oscar winner, Octavia Spencer and Sundance royalty in Chaz Ebert.
This year is the first time that both the U. S. Dramatic
Jada Pinkett Smith, Octavia Spencer and Chaz Ebert.
category and the U. S. Docu- people of color as the major- mentary category will see ity.
BET Announces Airing Date For ‘Death Row Chronicles’
Another TV project featur- ing the late Hip Hop icon Tupac’s story will debut next month.
According to Billboard, BET's Death Row Chroni- cles will begin airing on Febru- ary 20 at 10 pm ET.
The six-part docuseries will cover 2Pac, record label CEO Suge Knight, legendary pro- ducer Dr. Dre, rap superstar Snoop Dogg, and other fig- ures connected to Death Row.
Additionally, the murders of
Death Row artists back in the day with Suge Knight. Tupac, MC Hammer and Snoop.
Shakur and The Notorious upcoming scripted series Un- B.I.G. are the subject of the solved on USA.
Shonda Rhimes’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Set For 15th And 16th Season
Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo has signed a new two-year deal with ABC Stu- dios, the studio behind the long-running ABC medical drama, paving the way for two more seasons — 15 and 16 — of the venerable Shonda Rhimes series.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ was cre- ated by Shonda Rhimes and stars Ellen Pompeo.
Snoop’s Joker’s Wild And Drop The Mic Renewed
Snoop Dogg is a TV host for more than one show. One of his shows has been renewed by TBS.
TBS has renewed hit un- scripted comedies Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild and Drop the Mic for
second seasons for premiere in spring 2018.
The renewals were an- nounced last Thursday.
A$AP Ferg is a painter, rapper and fashion trendsetter has a new deal with Hennessy.
A$AP Ferg’s known for his braggadocios raps and styl- ish threads, the Harlem native continues to stretch his branches out, this time with Hennessy.
The brand, known for their Cognac spirits and the “Never Stop, Never Settle” mantra, has linked with the rapper to share his favorite passions and
how they intertwine.
After sharing an abstract
painting, his take on his Still Striving mixtape cover, Ferg released the smooth track, “Family.”
The final piece of Ferg’s Henny puzzle is one fans can enjoy. Beginning Jan. 17, Henny drinkers can cop a Ferg-inspired Hennessy
cocktail kit, powered through Cocktail Courier. The Hen- nessy Uptown Inspired by A$AP Ferg Cocktail Kit ($78) includes Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege and fresh ingredients to make the perfect drink.
The first 100 orders will also receive a limited-edition vinyl of Ferg’s “Family” record.
Kanye And Kim Welcome Baby #3 Via Surrogate
Kanye West and his wife, reality show mogul, Kim Kar- dashian West are celebrating the birth of their third child. The couple welcomed a baby girl into the world early Mon- day morning.
The baby girl, who weighed 7 pounds and 6 ounces, was de- livered via a surrogate after Kim had problems attempting to conceive the child herself.
She’s also said to be a De- mocrat in "great physical shape".
According to reports, the surrogate was paid $45,000 to deliver the newborn child for the West's.
Kanye West and his wife, Kim Kardashian and children welcome a new baby girl.
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