Patrick Mahomes’ brother, Jackson Mahomes, is being investigated for assault after a restaurant owner alleged he “forcibly kissed” her after he allegedly shoved a waiter at the establishment.
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Angelique Jackson Baseball fans are getting a first look at “Reggie,” a new documentary which chronicles the life and career of MLB Hall of Fame player Reggie Jackson. Described as the “definitive, first-hand account of the five-time World Series Champion, beloved New York icon and one of baseball’s most influential superstars,” “Reggie” will premiere March 24 on Prime Video. Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Alexandria Stapleton (“Shut Up and Dribble” and FX’s “Pride”), the documentary chronicles the ’70s sports megastar’s story, in his own words, as he contemplates his legacy as a “trailblazing Black athlete fighting for dignity, respect and a seat at the table.”
Before Jackson became a five-time World Series champion and 14-time All-Star, he started his professional career in Birmingham at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. He then moved to Oakland during the rise of the Black Panther Party before landing in New York City as the Yankees’ first Black superstar — and the highest-paid player in baseball — when the Bronx was burning. “Reggie” aims to demonstrate how Jackson’s “megawatt persona,” both on and off the field, played a large part in shaping the discussion around race during his career, and whose legacy reverberates today.
“This is my story. And what I saw, doesn’t lie,” Jackson says in the 15-second teaser released Tuesday morning, which features archival footage of the player at bat for the Yankees while the crowd chants “Reg-gie! Reg-gie!” In the film, Jackson sits down with fellow sports legends, including Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Hank Aaron and Derek Jeter, to discuss their own experiences at the intersection of race and sports, contextualizing the current dialogues, how far we’ve really come and
Patrick Mahomes’ brother, Jackson Mahomes, is being investigated for assault after a restaurant owner alleged he “forcibly kissed” her after he allegedly shoved a waiter at the establishment.
David Lindley, whose talents on string instruments made him a sought-after collaborator for Jackson Browne, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan and more, has died at 78. No cause was given, but Lindley was reportedly suffering from a long-term illness.
Bebe Rexha knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to shoot her shot.
Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Legendary New York City drag queen Kevin Aviance has found new management following Beyoncé sampling him her album “Renaissance.” Aviance has signed with Voss Management. “Thank you, Beyoncé! I finally feel validated!,” he told me Thursday. “I never thought at 54 years of age that a Black, bald queen from the New York City underground scene would be offered an exclusive contract with a leading LGBTQ+ management firm. I’m so ready to make Kevin Aviance a household name!” Aviance’s vocals from his 1996 dance hit, “Cunty,” can be heard at the top of “Pure/Honey,” Track 15 on “Renaissance.”
EXCLUSIVE: Cazzie David (The Umbrella Academy), Jon Rudnitsky (SNL), Karan Soni (Deadpool franchise), Oliver Cooper (Red Oaks), Taylor Hill (Babylon) and Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) will lead the heist comedy Stealing Pulp Fiction, marking the feature debut of writer-director Danny Turkiewicz, which has wrapped production in Los Angeles.
Coronation Street have recast Jackson Hodge after six years as the character is set for a return, leaving Faye Windass in turmoil. Viewers will recall that Jackson is the father of Faye's daughter, Miley, who she gave birth to in 2015 when they were both teenagers. However, soon after Miley's Christening service, Faye struggled with being a young mum as the Hodge family offered to look after the youngster.
Peacock released a teaser trailer for the new Damon Lindelof series “Mrs. Davis,” introducing the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence of the same name.In the 30-second clip, no footage from the actual series is shown. Instead, various people around the world walk up to another person – in a town square, at a wedding, in the middle of a stand-up comedy show – and say, “She wants to talk to you.”The “she” in question is Mrs.
Mrs. Davis wants to talk to you.
, with Joshua Jackson, Lizzy Caplan and Amanda Peet taking over the roles first originated by Michael Douglas, Glenn Close and Anne Archer, respectively. In the extended teaser for the series, Alex Forrest (Caplan) seduces Dan Gallagher (Jackson) before the two are seen engaging in a passionate affair. The only catch is, Dan is married — and at the end of the clip, we see Alex introducing herself to his wife, Beth (Peet), who is seemingly unaware of what's going on between the two of them. Adapted by creator Alexandra Cunningham, who also serves as the showrunner, the series will reimagine the cultural touchstones of what made the psychosexual thriller an instant classic while exploring timeless themes of marriage and infidelity and issues related to views of strong women, personality disorders and coercive control through a modern lens. «Culturally, we've come a long way since 1987.
follows a father and daughter who learn that they’ve each secretly been working as CIA operatives for years. Amid realizing their entire relationship has been a lie, they’re forced to team up as partners.
Chaka Khan. After a remarkable career that has spanned five decades, the Queen of Funk has earned her rightful place to dish a hefty serving ahead of celebrating a milestone birthday.The 10-time GRAMMY winner invited ET to her plush home in Santa Monica, California, and opened up about turning 70 in March, the same month the legendary record producer-songwriter and collaborator Quincy Jones turns 90 (yes, she's excited they're both Pisces!).
Jason Mraz is embracing a brand new pop sound.And if the jubilant lead single “I Feel Like Dancing” from his upcoming album “Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride” is any indication, audiences will too.Thankfully, they can join Mraz when he takes off on his nationwide tour from March through August where he’ll debut his lively, new record and play all the hits you know and love like “I’m Yours,” “Lucky” and “I Won’t Give Up.”For New Yorkers that are hoping to see the Virginia native live, make sure to circle Aug. 17 on your calendars too — that’s the date of Mraz’s final show of his 23-concert tour at Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium where he’ll be accompanied by the New York Pops.The special show will feature a career-spanning set from Mraz arranged for the full symphony orchestra.
Elizabeth Banks and O’Shea Jackson Jr. are stepping out for the premiere of their new movie!
Chuck Jackson, an R&B singer who took “Any Day Now” to the Top 25 in 1962 and had some two dozen singles hit the Hot 100 during the decade, has died. He was 85.
Lisa Marie Presley's sudden and tragic death, Riley Keough is keeping busy and focusing on her next big project.The actress is the star of the upcoming, and highly anticipated, book-to-television adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's 2019 hit book Daisy Jones and the Six – courtesy of Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine – which debuts on Amazon next month.Ahead of the long-awaited premiere, she made her official TikTok debut to promote the series with her co-star and on-screen love interest Sam Claflin.WATCH: New trailer for Daisy Jones & the SixMORE: Carrie Underwood reveals jaw-dropping addition to her 400-acre family homeNot hiding what novices they both are with the social media giant, she captioned her very first video on the app with: "We have no idea what we're doing, but we're here."The two appear side by side against a wall, Riley in a chic, all-white suit with just a bra under it, while Sam donned a seemingly 1970s inspired ensemble consisting of chocolate brown pants, a rusty beige polo shirt, plus a printed gray blazer over it.MORE: Kelly Ripa's proud mom moment as son Michael lands major roleThey immediately broke into laughter as soon as they attempted to film their first TikTok, and in another video shared on Sam's own new TikTok account, he joked they were "finally" on "TokTik," later revealing in the caption that it was their co-star, singer Suki Waterhouse, who made them join and do the videos.@rileykeough We have no idea what we’re doing, but we’re here ✌
Darius Jackson is right there for Keke Palmer.
Rebel Wilson has vulnerably shared that her first surrogate miscarried before her baby daughter Royce was born.
Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Submarine Entertainment is launching sales at Berlin’s European Film Market on high-profile doc “Milano — The Inside Story of Italian Fashion,” directed by John Maggio (“The Perfect Weapon”). Billed as the definitive story of the explosion of Italian fashion in the 1970s and 80s, as told by the insiders, the star-studded doc extensively features Giorgio Armani and delves into his life story, but also reveals unknown details about the Gucci and Versace fashion houses. “Milano” also features appearances and commentary by former Gucci creative director Tom Ford, Gianni Versace’s brother Santo Versace and Hollywood stars including Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson and Frances McDormand, all of whom have close ties to the Italian fashion milieu. Watch clip.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor “Femme,” written and directed by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping, has debuted a teaser and poster (below) ahead of its premiere Sunday in the Panorama section of the Berlin Film Festival. The film stars Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and George MacKay. Anton is handling international sales. The film centers on Jules, whose life and career as a drag queen is destroyed by a homophobic attack. But when he re-encounters his attacker, the deeply-closeted Preston, in a gay sauna, he is presented with a chance to exact revenge. Unrecognizable out of his wig and make-up, Jules infiltrates Preston’s life, and in doing so, discovers power in a different kind of drag.
Vanessa Hudgens is feeling the love this Valentine's Day.