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EXCLUSIVE : Michael Jackson will be played by the late icon’s 26-year old nephew Jaafar Jackson in the Antoine Fuqua -directed film biopic for Lionsgate . Fuqua just posted a confirmation on Instagram. The singer and songwriter is the son of Jermaine Jackson , who is the brother of Michael and member of The Jackson 5. Jaafar has been singing and dancing since age 12, and has showcased himself singing tunes from Sam Cooke to Marvin Gaye, along with originals. As Deadline revealed last week, the Emancipation helmer signed on to next direct Michael , which has a script by John Logan . The film’s being produced by Graham King , who turned the Freddie Mercury Queen story into the blockbuster Bohemian Rhapsody . GK Films will produce alongside the co-executors of Jackson’s estate, John Branca and John McClain. As you can see from the video below, the young man has the voice and moves to do right by his uncle. As an actor, he might well learn more than he … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Play King Of Pop In Antoine Fuqua-Directed Biopic

EXCLUSIVE: Independent studio wiip has preemptively acquired An Honest Man , an upcoming novel by Michael Koryta , to develop as a television drama series, with Koryta attached to pen the adaptation. An Honest Man tells the story of Israel Pike, a man just released from prison for killing his own father, who returns to his ancestral island home in northern Maine and quickly becomes the primary suspect when seven men, including two Senate rivals and the prosecutor who sent Pike to prison, are found dead aboard a yacht drifting offshore. Lt. Jenn Salazar of the Maine State Police takes the lead in the investigation on Salvation Point Island, operating with secrets of her own to protect. The novel will be published by Mulholland Books July 25, 2023. wiip’s Paul Lee, Mark Roybal and Nate Winslow will executive produce alongside Koryta. During his tenure at 20th Century Fox, Roybal acquired Koryta’s Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021) which starred Angelina Jolie and … [Read more...] about Wiip To Develop ‘An Honest Man’, Upcoming Book By Michael Koryta, For Television

Power Book II: Ghost received an early Season 4 renewal at Starz ahead of its third season premiere on March 17. Season 4 is currently in production in New York with the addition of Michael Ealy ( Barbershop , Takers ) who joins the cast in a series regular role. Ealy will portray Detective Don Carter, a rising NYPD officer who was on track to become Police Commissioner until his wife was killed in a crossfire between rival drug gangs.  Vowing to make the streets safer, Carter traded in his tie for a kevlar vest and now leads an elite NYPD drug task force that elicits concrete results against drug-related violence.  While his achievements are noteworthy public recognition, nothing can bring back his lost love. The third season of Power Book II: Ghost kicks off with Tariq St. Patrick (Michael Rainey Jr.) determined to get his trust, get back to his family, and get out of the game for good. The emergence of a ruthless new connect interrupts Tariq’s plans to … [Read more...] about ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Renewed For Season 4; Michael Ealy Joins As Series Regular

EXCLUSIVE : Jason Bateman is set to direct The Pinkerton , a supernatural revenge-western hybrid that Warner Bros . and JJ Abrams ’ Bad Robot acquired two years ago. Pic was sold as a spec by F9’s Daniel Casey . It was the first original film project for Bad Robot since Warner Bros signed a big deal with the producer. Bateman and Michael Costigan will be exec producers. Bad Robot’s Abrams and Hannah Minghella are the producers. The Pinkertons were a private security guard and detective agency established in the U.S. by Scotsman Allan Pinkerton in 1850. Pinkerton became famous when he claimed to have foiled a plot to assassinate president-elect Abraham Lincoln, who later hired Pinkerton agents for his personal security during the Civil War. Bateman made his feature directing debut on Bad Words and followed with The Family Fang , and won an Emmy and two SAG Awards for directing episodes of Ozark, to go with the two Emmys he won for Best Actor on that … [Read more...] about Jason Bateman On The Case To Direct ‘The Pinkerton’ For Warner Bros & Bad Robot

michael niziolek Bengals DE Joseph Ossai stood at his locker with tears in his eyes as he answered questions about the back-breaking roughing-the-passer penalty he committed, but he didn't do it alone ... his teammate B.J. Hill stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his fellow d-lineman, providing much-needed support for his friend. Of course, 22-year-old Ossai, who played a heckuva game prior to the penalty, drew the most costly of penalties when he hit Patrick Mahomes out of bounds with only 8 seconds remaining in the game, and the score tied at 20. People on the timeline complaining about this penalty but you can't reach out your arms and shove a QB while he's 5 feet out of bounds, this will be a penalty 10000000% of the time pic.twitter.com/KNNcgsNG7S — Computer Cowboy (@benbbaldwin) January 30, 2023 @benbbaldwin Mahomes ran out of bounds at the 40-yard line -- and assuming the Chiefs didn't gain any more yards (they likely would've had time to run 1 … [Read more...] about Bengals’ BJ Hill Shows Solidarity W/ Joseph Ossai After Devastating ‘Roughing’ Penalty

BBC News’ journalists failure to understand “basic economics” is bringing a “high risk to impartiality,” according to a BBC-commissioned report. The finding was contained in the first BBC impartiality review, of which several more will be published over the coming months. Since taking on the role in September 2020, BBC Director General Tim Davie has prioritized overcoming issues with impartiality at a time when the corporation is under the government spotlight. Today’s Review of the impartiality of BBC coverage of taxation, public spending, government borrowing and debt judged BBC News innocent of displaying deliberate political bias but highlighted several pitfalls. Responding, the BBC Board said Davie and his team will address the issues presented in the review with a proposed action plan. Too many journalists “lack an understanding of basic economics or lack confidence reporting it,” which brings a “high risk to impartiality,” the report found. Furthermore, … [Read more...] about BBC News Review Says Journalists’ “Lack Of Understanding Of Basic Economics” Brings “High Risk To Impartiality”

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond has completed casting, with rehearsals beginning today for the February 21 preview. Platt and Diamond will lead a 33-person cast that features Alex Joseph Grayson as ‘Jim Conley,’ Sean Allan Krill as ‘Governor Slaton,’ Howard McGillin as ‘Old Soldier/Judge Roan,’ and Paul Alexander Nolan as ‘Hugh Dorsey.’ They will be joined by Jay Armstrong Johnson as ‘Britt Craig,’ Kelli Barrett as ‘Mrs. Phagan,’ Courtnee Carter as ‘Angela,’ Eddie Cooper as ‘Newt Lee,’ Erin Rose Doyle as ‘Mary Phagan,’ Manoel Felciano as ‘Tom Watson,’ Danielle Lee Greaves as ‘Minnie McKnight,’ Douglas Lyons as ‘Riley,’ and Jake Pedersen as ‘Frankie Epps.’ The cast is completed by Florrie Bagel as ‘Nurse,’ Stacie Bono as ‘Sally Slaton,’ Max Chernin as ‘Mr. Turner,’ Emily Rose DeMartino as ‘Essie & Others,’ Christopher Gurr as ‘Luther Rosser/Mr. Peavy,’ Beth Kirkpatrick as ‘Nina Formby,’ Ashlyn Maddox as ‘Monteen … [Read more...] about Broadway’s ‘Parade’ With Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Completes Casting

Instagram / @meekmills Meek Mill celebrated the Eagles' big win with a freestyle rap on Sunday ... taking shots at 49ers fans by dropping bars on one of the most iconic diss tracks of all time. The Philly rapper posted his video to Instagram right after Philly whooped San Francisco 31-7 in the NFC Championship game ... punching their ticket to Super Bowl LVII. Meek used the beat from Tupac's "Hit 'Em Up" to send his message to the Niners ... which, of course, was a diss track to Notorious B.I.G. -- and to this day, remains one of the top verbal attacks in the rap game. "This for all my 49ers fans right here ... First off, f*** ya clique and the team you claim," Meek starts off. "Northside, Southside this an Eagles game. Y'all claim to keep it playa, but we packed ya bag -- plus the other quarterback, y'all couldn't even pass it back." Of course, Meek is referring to S.F. rookie quarterback Brock Purdy , who injured his elbow in the first half. To make … [Read more...] about Meek Mill Disses 49ers Fans With ‘Hit ‘Em Up’ Freestyle After Eagles Win

Things are clearly getting quite serious between Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan -- the two now have a secret handshake ... one that they seal with a big smooch!! Michael Jordan 's offspring shared a vid of the couple's new intimate finger-locking greeting on his social media page Sunday night -- showing further that he and Scottie Pippen 's ex are, in fact, an item. In the clip, you can see Marcus and Larsa slapped hands repeatedly -- before Marcus, as part of the shake, put his arm over her head and pulled her in to give her a kiss. It's a cute and romantic moment for two -- but it also shows things have certainly progressed to perhaps official relationship status for the couple. You'll recall, despite getting very close over the past few months, the duo have insisted they're nothing more than just good friends. But they've now each posted posted each other on their social media pages in the last few days -- with Larsa sharing a snap last week of the two … [Read more...] about Larsa Pippen, Marcus Jordan Seal Secret Handshake With Kiss

Getty Abigail Breslin 's dad had died from COVID, and the actress has shared her grief. The "Zombieland" star posted 78-year-old Michael Breslin passed away Friday, adding, "Hard to write this. Harder than I thought. I'm in shock and devastation ... my sweet, perfect, amazing, heroic, wonderful dada passed away after my family and I said goodbye. It was COVID-19 that cut my sweet daddy’s life too short." Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Michael had been suffering from COVID this month and his condition deteriorated ... he was eventually placed on a ventilator and several days ago lost consciousness. 24-year-old Abigail's siblings, Ryan and Spencer , also shared thoughts about their dad. Getty Michael worked in telecommunications and worked as a computer programmer and a consultant. He was 78. RIP … [Read more...] about Abigail Breslin’s Dad Dead at 78 From COVID