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Two years after ‘The Slap,’ Will Smith proves he can still bring people to the theaters
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Will Smith probably knew that “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” was a make-or-break moment for his career. “Bad Boys 4” was nothing less than a temperature check for his stardom. Yes, the film co-stars Martin Lawrence, but this moment was about Smith. People were either going to go because they still liked Smith or not go because they no longer liked Smith. It was an open question: Was he still a Hollywood super A-lister?
Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics
ATLANTA (AP) — As Simone Manuel zig-zags her way through a cramped deck brimming with swimmers, she’s reminded there are still some things she finds annoying about her sport. “I’m not sure a crowded pool deck is always the most fun,” she quips, breaking into a grin. “I...
Prince collaborator Sheila E. says she’s ‘heartbroken’ at being turned away from Paisley Park
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sheila E. figured she’d be welcome if she showed up unannounced to record some video at Paisley Park where the Grammy-nominated percussionist once collaborated with her mentor and one-time fiancée, the late rock superstar Prince. She was wrong. She said in an Instagram video...
Watch: Dr. Anne Beal on anti-aging skincare products | Life Hacks
Aging is a natural process and as we get older we notice the physical changes in the appearance of our skin. There are many anti-aging products focused on reducing the signs of aging. Dr. Anne Beal, a physician-researcher and founder of Absolute Joi skincare, joins Life Hacks with Liana to break down how our skin changes and ingredients to keep in mind for products marketed as anti-aging.
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., civil rights leader who preached nonviolent protest, dies at 95
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95. His family said Lawson died on Sunday after a...
Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company’s U.S. theme park resorts, and some Disney followers see it as a fitting replacement to a former ride based on a movie that contained racist tropes. The new theme park...
Vice President Harris is ready to duke it out with Trump’s running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris came out swinging against her yet-to-be-named Republican vice presidential opponent, making it clear she’s ready to duke it out on the debate stage with whoever and whenever Donald Trump chooses his 2024 running rate. “I’m planning on being at the CBS studios … in either...
Jay-Z announces plans to lead a $300 million education campaign in Philadelphia
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, which has partnered with the city of Philadelphia to host its annual Made in America Festival, will now work with the City of Brotherly Love for a new education initiative. Last week, the entertainment company announced it will spearhead the city’s upcoming campaign designed to help K-12 students from low-income households attend local private schools.
Megan Thee Stallion fights back tears over possible release of AI-generated sex tape
Megan Thee Stallion was overcome with emotion during her tour stop in Tampa, Florida, after reports of an alleged AI-generated sex tape featuring her likeness. In a video posted by a fan, the 29-year-old rapper is shown putting her head down and taking a moment to collect herself before performing her No. 1 song “Cobra” at Amalie Arena on Saturday night. In the video, Megan struggles to rap the song, waving her face with her hands and covering her eyes, seemingly to keep herself from crying.
Will Smith surprises moviegoers after sneaking into ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ screening
Will Smith fans were in for the ultimate surprise over the weekend when the actor secretly attended a screening of his new film “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.”. In a video posted to the Academy Award winner’s Instagram, Smith is shown sneaking into a matinee showing of the film at the Cinemark Theatres in the Baldwin Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Clad in a black hat and mask, Smith watches the movie with unsuspecting fans.
Watch: Michael Cohen’s lawyer says Trump should serve this much time in prison
Lanny Davis, the former attorney for Michael Cohen, who joins theGrio’s “The Hill with April Ryan” this week, is calling for jail time for the now-convicted felon and former President Donald Trump. Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney, was sentenced to three years in prison. Davis, Cohen’s ex-attorney, suggested Trump should receive the same three-year prison sentence Cohen received in 2018, if not more. Cohen pleaded guilty to criminal tax evasion and campaign finance violations in connection to his work for Trump. Republicans, Trump, and his attorneys would have us believe that this is not a serious crime, said Davis, who is also a former special counsel for President Bill Clinton during his impeachment trial.
Zendaya signs a multiyear partnership with sportswear brand On
After playing a tennis athlete in the recent film “Challengers,” Zendaya is showcasing her passion for movement off-screen with a new brand partnership. Recently, the actress signed a multiyear collaboration with sportswear brand On, to help the company reimagine product collections and creative campaigns and drive meaningful conversations around movement and well-being.
Credit card delinquencies are rising. Here’s what to do if you’re at risk
NEW YORK (AP) — Seriously overdue credit card debt is at the highest level in more than a decade, and people 35 and under are struggling more than other age groups to pay their bills. The share of credit card debt that’s severely delinquent, defined as being more than...
Naomi Campbell confirms she welcomed both children by surrogate
After initially saying the world would have to wait for the memoirs to learn the truth, Naomi Campbell has finally revealed she had her two young children by surrogate. Campbell, 54, opened up about the birth of her daughter, 2, and her son, born in June 2023, while discussing with The Times the upcoming exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum devoted to her life and career, “Naomi in Fashion.” When asked directly if she used a surrogate, she told the publication, “I did.”
‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Season 4, Episode 1: I can’t wait for everybody to die
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. One of my favorite movie franchises is “Fast & Furious” — not because it’s a world full of tremendous acting and amazing storytelling but because it started out as a movie about the real world and morphed into a movie series that sent Ludacris and Tyrese into outer space in a car and that wasn’t even the craziest thing that happened throughout the films.
Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion in singles and doubles, exceeding her own expectations
PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion in singles and doubles, something she did not expect to happen so soon. The 20-year-old American won her first major doubles title on Sunday by teaming with Katerina Siniakova for the French Open trophy. They defeated Italians Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani 7-6 (5), 6-3, giving Gauff her second major after winning the U.S. Open singles last year.
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ boosts Will Smith’s comeback and the box office with $56 million opening
NEW YORK (AP) — “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend, handing Hollywood a much-needed summer hit and Smith his biggest success since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
VP Kamala Harris campaigns to stop gun violence with Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday that more must be done at the federal level to prevent gun violence during a campaign stop in Maryland to support Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat whose U.S. Senate race could determine control of the chamber. Harris, speaking on the...
Michael Rainey Jr. isn’t afraid of the future as ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ ends
NEW YORK (AP) — Social media death threats may have been one of the best things to ever happen for Michael Rainey Jr. — professionally, that is. “When everything started really going crazy, I was like 17, 18. And at first, I’m like, ‘Dang, people crazy, bro!’ I’m like this is just a show,” said the now-23-year-old ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ lead. Whether the threats during the latter part of his tenure on the original megahit series “Power” were literal or in jest, it was indicative of the love-hate relationship fans developed with Tariq, the once-adorable son of drug kingpin James “Ghost” St. Patrick. Tariq eventually followed in his father’s footsteps.
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