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EXCLUSIVE: Showtime and BET Studios announce the development of The Book of Jose , a pilot about hip hop star Joseph “Fat Joe” Cartagena. Cartagena ( Happy Feet, Empire ) will executive produce alongside pilot script writer Jorge A. Reyes ( Queen of the South , Kevin Hill ), and Kenya Barris ( Black-ish, We The People ). The Book of Jose is a rags-to-riches story following Fat Joe’s evolution from growing up in the drug and violence-scarred streets of the Bronx to becoming a Grammy-nominee, producer, and actor with a career spanning nearly three decades. The project will follow every phase of Joe’s life and the threats that have come in the form of rivals, addiction, incarceration, and death. All of which showed the artist that resilience and the love of his family are the only paths to success. The Book of Jose comes from Barris’ Khalabo Ink Society in collaboration with Cinema Giants, Buffalo Kid Films, and Artists First. It will be produced … [Read more...] about Showtime & BET Studios Developing Pilot ‘The Book Of Jose’ From Fat Joe, Kenya Barris & Jorge Reyes

Ozzy Osbourne is wasting no time as he recovers from a recent surgery : On Friday, the Prince of Darkness released his single “Patient Number 9,” and its video is accompanied by work by comic book hero Todd McFarlane. The video features an institutionalized Osbourne, the titular Patient Number 9, as well as an illustrated version of the singer courtesy of McFarlane’s pen. In both reality and animation, Osbourne attempts to fight off his demons in the visual. The single is the first from Osbourne’s upcoming album – also titled Patient Number 9 – which arrives, fittingly, on September 9, or 9/9. The all-star, Andrew Watt-produced LP features contributions from Jeff Beck (who plays on the title track), Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Zakk Wylde, Metallica’s Robert Trujillo, Duff McKagan, Eric Clapton and the late Taylor Hawkins. Osbourne’s longtime Black Sabbath band mate Tony Iommi also makes his first-ever appearance on an Ozzy solo album. … [Read more...] about Ozzy Osbourne Drops ‘Patient Number 9,’ the Title Track From All-Star New LP

Roe v. Wade is dead. The Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6-3 that states can restrict or outright ban abortion at any point during a pregnancy, overturning the 1973 decision that enshrined abortion protections in federal law, along with a subsequent decision that affirmed those protections in 1991. “ Roe and [ Planned Parenthood v. ] Casey must be overruled,” Justice Samuel Alito, wrote in a draft opinion leaked last month, declared. “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.” The ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that concerned the constitutionality of a 15-week abortion ban in Mississippi, represents a massive victory for conservatives who have sought for decades to reverse the court’s 1973 decision — and a cataclysmic event for anyone who believes in bodily autonomy. Public polling indicates the latter outnumber the former, nearly 2 to 1. Twenty-six states … [Read more...] about Roe v. Wade Is Officially Dead

Getty NFL linebacker Matt Adams ' time in Chicago is off to a bad start -- the 26-year-old was arrested for gun possession on Thursday, TMZ Sports has learned. We're told Adams -- who signed a 1-year deal with the Bears in April -- was questioned by cops around 6:45 PM after he was spotted near a Jeep that was reported stolen. Adams allegedly claimed to have bought the car ... but when cops searched the vehicle, they found a loaded handgun in the center console and an extended mag in the trunk. We have signed Matt Adams to a one-year contract. @all_in_adams ! — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 9, 2022 @ChicagoBears Adams was arrested and booked on misdemeanor unlawful use of a weapon -- carrying/possessing a firearm ... and was cited for having a high capacity magazine and metal piercing bullets. We're told Adams had a permit for the gun ... but it was NOT issued by the state of Illinois. Adams -- who is still in custody at the time of this … [Read more...] about Bears Linebacker Matt Adams Arrested For Gun Possession

Warner Bros’ Baz Luhrmann-directed Elvis has grossed $3.5 million from all previews off 3,400 locations, which includes Tuesday fan events and Thursday night’s showtimes. Meanwhile, Universal/Blumhouse’s The Black Phone took in $3 million from showtimes that began at 5 p.m. yesterday at 2,800 sites. It’s expected to be a rich weekend at the box office, with potentially four to five movies grossing over $20M. ‘Elvis’ Review: Tom Hanks And Austin Butler In Baz Luhrmann’s Musical Feast Of A Biopic Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby back in May 2013 did $3.25M from previews that began at 10 p.m. that Thursday. While that movie powered to a $50M opening off the star power of Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire, Elvis is different and contingent on much older die-hard fans coming out; a high-water bar considering the movie is 2 hours and 39 minutes. Elvis is currently 81% certified fresh. The hope is that the $85M production gets a $20M start, which would be a remarkable … [Read more...] about ‘Elvis’ $3.5M, ‘Black Phone’ $3M In Previews As ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Soars To Half Billion Stateside Today – Box Office

George R.R. Martin has officially confirmed that the much-rumored Game of Thrones spinoff centered on Jon Snow’s character is currently in development. “There is a Jon Snow show in development,” the author whose A Song of Ice and Fire series inspired the series wrote on his website , but also emphasized that it has not received the green light from HBO yet. The working title is simply Snow . Martin also confirmed that three other spinoffs are also in development. “There are four live-action successor shows in development at HBO.  Word got out about three of them some time ago,” he wrote. “ Ten Thousand Ships , the Nymeria show, helmed by Amanda Segel. Sea Snake aka Nine Voyages , with Bruno Heller.   And the Dunk & Egg show, The Hedge Knight or Knight of the Seven Kingdoms , with Steve Conrad writing.” All four are currently in the “script stage,” he added, noting that Snow has been in development for nearly as long as the other three, but it had … [Read more...] about George R.R. Martin Confirms: ‘There Is a Jon Snow Show in Development’

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Jack White is giving fans an intimate glimpse in his life at home in LA with a new series of portraits shot by renowned photographer and current Celine creative director, Hedi Slimane. The photos, released this week, are part of Slimane’s on-going “Portrait Of…” series, which has featured artists like Joan Jett, Gus Dapperton and the Parisian band Oracle Sisters in the past. The latest feature, dubbed “Portrait of a Musician,” was shot in December, and finds White decked out in looks from Celine Homme while posing with a custom glittery blue Fender Telecaster. Always one to experiment with fashion , the singer sports dyed blue hair to match. Celine Other photographs find the musician in a rockabilly-style bomber on a rooftop overlooking LA, and rocking a signature Slimane tailored leather jacket, while posing against a … [Read more...] about See Jack White Get Moody (and Broody) in New Portraits for Fashion Brand Celine

Who could have seen this coming? Not Senator Susan Collins . In a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade , Sen. Collins expressed her dismay that Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh misrepresented their alleged respect for precedent and private conversations with her and in their confirmation hearings. “This decision is inconsistent with what Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said in their testimony and their meetings with me, where they both were insistent on the importance of supporting long-standing precedents,” she wrote. Rolling Stone reported last month that Collins was deliberately manipulated by Trump officials into voting for Kavanaugh despite his judicial history indicating a liability to strike down Roe . The White House correctly predicted that as long as they “let the Susan Collins-es of the world think what they needed to think and hear what they needed to hear,” as one ex-official put it, the fence-sitters … [Read more...] about Susan Collins Somehow Still Can’t Believe She Got Played for a Fool by Trump’s Justices

A24 is going animated whimsical with Marcel the Shell With Shoes On , Neon opens Beba , Cohen Media Group presents Apples , IFC Midnight Flux Gourmet and Abramorama a documentary The Human Trial in limited release at arthouse cinemas. These venues have been doing a bit better, slowly luring Covid-spooked key older demos back into the theater-going habit, attracting some younger viewers (and playing big franchise movies because they have to). Greg Laemmle , CEO of Laemmle Theatres, understands recovery takes time, especially with independent distributors spending less on marketing. That’s why he counts more than ever on reviews to attract an audience. “Our theatres have been open for over a year since the 13-month shutdown, and every week we present an array of smaller foreign-language films, documentaries, and indie features. Distributors aren’t advertising in print like they did pre-pandemic. But if you look in the LA Times every day, you’ll … [Read more...] about Greg Laemmle Wants More Reviews Of Indie Films To Speed Arthouse Revival – Specialty Preview

Salman Khan's upcoming film Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali has been the talk of the town for its interesting cast. The film also features Venkatesh Daggubati and Pooja Hegde in a pivotal role. Besides them, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari, Raghav Juyal and Siddharth Nigam are also a part of this family entertainer. And now, there's yet interesting update out about this Farhad Samji directorial. If the latest buzz is to be believed, the makers have roped in Telugu superstar Ram Charan to make a guest appearance in a massive song for this film. Ventakesh will also be a part of this track. As per a report in Pinkvilla, Salman was shooting for this larger-than-life song in Hyderabad when Ram Charan dropped by on the film's sets. The superstar and the team came up with the idea of getting the RRR star for a special cameo in that track. Ram Charan too instantly agreed to be a part of it. A source close to the development told the news portal, "Salman Khan was … [Read more...] about Ram Charan To Make A Special Cameo In Salman Khan-Pooja Hegde’s Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali: Report