Take a look at the first teaser for ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

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Lionsgate Films has released a 90-second teaser for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.  The preview shows a snowy landscape where frozen, golden birds and snakes appear to be defrosting, and the words “In 2023, the world will discover who is a songbird and who is a snake,” appear on the screen before a snake strikes at the camera.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes stars Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler, and is based on Suzanne Collin’s best-selling young adult novel. A film synopsis reads: “Years before he would become the tyrannical President of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow is alarmed when he is assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), the girl tribute from impoverished District 12. But, after Lucy Gray commands all of Panem’s attention by defiantly singing during the reaping ceremony, Snow thinks he might be able to turn the odds in their favor.”

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is set for release Nov. 17, 2023.

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Sarah Silverman to co-star with Bradley Cooper in Netflix film ‘Maestro’

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Comedian Sarah Silverman has signed on to co-star in the Netflix film Maestro, joining previously announced cast members Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer and Maya Hawke.  Cooper co-wrote the script for Maestro with Josh Singer, and is also on board to direct — marking his second time in the director’s chair following A Star is Born.

A film synopsis reads: “Maestro tells the complex love story of Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein, a story that spans over 30 years — from the time they met in 1946 at a party and continuing through two engagements, a 25-year marriage, and three children: Jamie Bernstein, Alexander Bernstein and Nina Bernstein Simmons.”  Cooper is working closely with the Bernstein family and estate on the project.

As of press time, no release date has been announced.

Sarah Silverman Joins Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ At Netflix

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Megan Thee Stallion shares the music video for ‘Plan B’

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Megan Thee Stallion has dropped the visual for ‘Plan B’, directed by Mugler creative director Casey Cadwallader and John Miserendino. The video shows Megan alone and against a simple, black background, wearing a black, body cutout bodysuit from Mugler.

Megan first previewed the track for her fans during her debut performance at the Coachella Music Festival, and it was released a week later. The 27-year-old rapper said the song was personal for her, and is dedicated to ‘whoever it may concern’, later clarifying that “Plan B” is a reference to previous relationships and not just one person. “Plan B” debuted at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 while charting at No. 7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs list.

Check out the video for ‘Plan B’ – here.

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Demi Lovato to release new album, announces 2022 fall tour

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Demi Lovato has announced their eighth studio album ‘Holy Fvck,’ the follow-up to last year’s ‘Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over,’  will drop on August 19.  The lead single from the album is called “Skin of My Teeth” and will be released Friday, June 10.

According to a press release, Holy Fvck is comprised of 16 songs. In a statement, Lovato said: “The process of making this album has been the most fulfilling yet, and I’m grateful to my fans and collaborators for being on this journey with me. Never have I been more sure of myself and my music, and this record speaks that for itself. To my Lovatics who have been rocking out with me since the beginning and those who are just now coming along for the ride, thank you. This record is for you.” Check out the album trailer for Holy Fvck – here.

Lovato also announced the 32-date ‘Holy Fvck’ fall tour, kicking-off on Tuesday, August 30th in São Paulo, Brazil at Espaço das Américas before making stops across South and North America in Belo Horizonte, Bogotá, San Francisco, Montreal, Nashville and more before wrapping up in Irving, TX at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Sunday, November 6th.  Dead Sara and Royal & The Serpent will support select North American dates. Tickets and VIP packages go on sale Friday, June 10th at 10am local time via Ticketmaster.

To pre-order the album Holy Fvck, head here.

To pre-save the single Skin of My Teeth, head here.

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Netflix releases the first teaser for Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’

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Netflix has released a teaser trailer for their Addams Family spinoff-series, ‘Wednesday,’ from director Tim Burton.  The teaser features Jenny Ortega as the 16-year-old Wednesday Addams, and also features a first look is the Addams Family’s handy pet, Thing.

According to an official synopsis “the series is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy. Wednesday’s attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago — all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore.”

Wednesday will also star Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia, Luis Guzman as Gomez, along with Gwendoline Christie and Christina Ricci, who played Wednesday in two popular live-action Addams Family movies in the 1990s.

The eight episode season of Wednesday is coming soon to Netflix. Take a look at the teaser for “Wednesday” – here.

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Kesha joined by her famous friends to explore the supernatural in Discovery+ series ‘Conjuring Kesha’

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Discovery+ announced the premiere of Kesha’s new series Conjuring Kesha. The unscripted supernatural premieres July 8 on the streaming service.  In the series, Kesha will explore the supernatural with celebrity friends in six hour-long episodes. The first photos show Kesha with comedian Whitney Cummings and singer Betty Who. Other guest stars on Conjuring Kesha include Bachelorette star Jojo Fletcher, rapper/actor GaTa, supermodel Karen Elson and rapper Big Freedia.

Kesha said in a press release:  “It started with my insatiable curiosity, my eternal searching for something bigger than myself. This has motivated my art, informed my music and has given a purpose to my entire life. It’s an eternal search for proof of God.”  A trailer for the series shows Kesha stating her interest in the supernatural. Subjects of the episodes include Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Bigfoot, a haunted Tennessee opera hall and other allegedly haunted locations. The show will also consult paranormal experts like psychics Cindy Kaza, Chip Coffey and Bigfoot researcher Ronny LeBlanc.

Two episodes will air on the premiere date of July 8. A new episode premieres on each of the subsequent four Fridays.

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Kesha joined by her famous friends to explore the supernatural in Discovery+ series ‘Conjuring Kesha’

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Discovery+ announced the premiere of Kesha’s new series Conjuring Kesha. The unscripted supernatural premieres July 8 on the streaming service.  In the series, Kesha will explore the supernatural with celebrity friends in six hour-long episodes. The first photos show Kesha with comedian Whitney Cummings and singer Betty Who. Other guest stars on Conjuring Kesha include Bachelorette star Jojo Fletcher, rapper/actor GaTa, supermodel Karen Elson and rapper Big Freedia.

Kesha said in a press release:  “It started with my insatiable curiosity, my eternal searching for something bigger than myself. This has motivated my art, informed my music and has given a purpose to my entire life. It’s an eternal search for proof of God.”  A trailer for the series shows Kesha stating her interest in the supernatural. Subjects of the episodes include Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Bigfoot, a haunted Tennessee opera hall and other allegedly haunted locations. The show will also consult paranormal experts like psychics Cindy Kaza, Chip Coffey and Bigfoot researcher Ronny LeBlanc.

Two episodes will air on the premiere date of July 8. A new episode premieres on each of the subsequent four Fridays.

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KFC launches exclusive new menu featuring ‘Jack Harlow Meal’

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Kentucky Fried Chicken (“KFC”) just revealed an exclusive new menu, dropping Jack Harlow’s ‘Kentucky Fried Favorites’.  Jack’s favorites include a Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Secret Recipe Fries, Extra Crispy Tenders, and a side of Mac & Cheese and biscuits, all served in custom Jack Harlow x KFC packaging.

The ‘Jack Harlow Meal’ is a combo meal curated by the Kentucky native himself, which just became available at KFC restaurants nationwide and via KFC.com and the KFC mobile app on June 6th. The meal previously launched in March, but as a collection of his favorite items on the menu sold separately and available as a digital exclusive. Now, you can get the full meal together online, via the app, or in stores.

Harlow said in a press release:  “Partnering up with KFC feels like poetic justice. I’ve begun traveling the world, and no matter how far I go, KFC is one of the first things people want to bring up when they find out where I’m from. I’m excited to align myself with something that started in Kentucky, but resonates all over the globe. I grew up going to the restaurant with my family, here are a few of the menu items I’ve been enjoying since I was a child.”

KFC CMO Nick Chavez added: “It goes without saying that our classics will never go out of style, but as Jack’s favorites, a few of them are getting celebrity status. We are excited to make Jack’s favorites available now on the KFC app, and can’t wait to share what’s next with Jack Harlow and KFC. Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss it.”

Jack Harlow Now Has His Own KFC Meal

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘Euphoria’ top the winners list at 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards

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Euphoria and Spider-Man: No Way Home were the big winners at the 2022 MTV Movie and TV Awards ceremony, hosted by Vanessa Hudgens and airing live from Barker Hangar in Los Angeles, followed by the Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted, hosted by Tayshia Adams.

Zendaya won for Best Performance in a Show for Euphoria, which also earned the awards for Best Show, Here For the Hookup and Best Fight for characters Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Maddy (Alexa Demie). Spider-Man: No Way Home earned the honor for Best Movie and the Best Performance in a Movie prize went to Zendaya’s real-life boyfriend, Tom Holland.

Olivia Rodrigo won for Best Music Documentary for Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, while Daniel Radcliffe was named Best Villain for The Lost City and the Best Comedic Performance prize went to Ryan Reynolds for Free Guy.

Jack Black was honored with the previously announced ‘Comedic Genius Award,’ and Jennifer Lopez was presented with the Generation Award.  Lopez also picked up the award for Best Song for “On My Way (Marry Me).”

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home,’ ‘Euphoria’ top the winners list at 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards

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Euphoria and Spider-Man: No Way Home were the big winners at the 2022 MTV Movie and TV Awards ceremony, hosted by Vanessa Hudgens and airing live from Barker Hangar in Los Angeles, followed by the Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted, hosted by Tayshia Adams.

Zendaya won for Best Performance in a Show for Euphoria, which also earned the awards for Best Show, Here For the Hookup and Best Fight for characters Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Maddy (Alexa Demie). Spider-Man: No Way Home earned the honor for Best Movie and the Best Performance in a Movie prize went to Zendaya’s real-life boyfriend, Tom Holland.

Olivia Rodrigo won for Best Music Documentary for Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U, while Daniel Radcliffe was named Best Villain for The Lost City and the Best Comedic Performance prize went to Ryan Reynolds for Free Guy.

Jack Black was honored with the previously announced ‘Comedic Genius Award,’ and Jennifer Lopez was presented with the Generation Award.  Lopez also picked up the award for Best Song for “On My Way (Marry Me).”

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