Dev Patel is making his directorial debut with the upcoming thriller Monkey Man and Jordan Peele has signed on as producer.
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Warning: This article contains details and accusations of sexual and physical abuseDiddy reportedly will not attend the 2024 Grammys ceremony following claims of sexual abuse from four women.In November 2023, Diddy was accused of rape and physical abuse by his former partner, R&B singer Cassie, in a lawsuit. Cassie’s claims sparked another three women to come forward with their own alleged experiences with Diddy, from being drugged to the “gang rape” of a 17-year-old girl.Diddy responded by posting a statement on X/Twitter saying that he “did not do any of the awful things being alleged”.
He alleged his accusers were trying to “assassinate my character”, “destroy my reputation” and were “looking for a payday”.Now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Diddy’s representative has said the musician will not attend the upcoming Grammys. Diddy is currently nominated for Best Progressive R&B album for his record ‘The Love Album: Off the Grid’.
NME have approached Diddy’s representatives for comment.In a statement to RadarOnline, the Grammys have previously said they were reevaluating Diddy’s invitation to the ceremony, saying: “We are taking this matter very seriously and we are in the process of evaluating it with the time and care that it deserves.”The Grammys have previously sparked controversy for allowing Louis C.K. and Dave Chappelle to keep their nominations.
Chappelle came under fire for his transphobic jokes, whilst Louis C.K. had allegations for sexual misconduct brought against him.
Dev Patel is making his directorial debut with the upcoming thriller Monkey Man and Jordan Peele has signed on as producer.
Road House remake yesterday, along with the debut poster, and now we can reveal that the Doug Lyman-directed film will open this year’s SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. We also have the first trailer for the film which you can check out below.Led by Jake Gyllenhaal, the film features Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Jessica Williams, Joaquim de Almeida, Conor McGregor, Lukas Gage, Arturo Castro, B.K.
Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Will Ferrell has some pretty cool friends. That shouldn’t come as any kind of surprise to his fans.
Dave Chappelle has criticised fellow comedian Katt Williams following the latter’s recent interview.Williams recently went viral for a conversation on the Club Shay Shay podcast, in which he took aim at comedians such as Kevin Hart, Cedric the Entertainer, Rickey Smiley and Tiffany Haddish with a variety of claims.However, Chappelle has now expressed criticism of Williams, especially over his decision to go for fellow Black comedians.“What part of the game is this? He only ethered n****s. He didn’t say anything about any of these white boys.
The Flash, and were not involved in his controversial cameo in the film.In a new interview with Variety at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Reeve’s children – Will, Matthew and Alexandra – told the outlet that they were not involved in the inclusion of his likeness in the Ezra Miller-starring 2023 film. In The Flash, Reeve appears as his iteration of Superman in a sequence where The Flash travels in time using the Speed Force, alongside older incarnations of Supergirl and Batman. Reeve’s children also added that they have not even seen the film.Will, Matthew and Alexandra Reeve were at the Sundance Film Festival to promote a new documentary about their father, entitled Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Elsewhere in their interview with Variety, they spoke about their involvement in the film, with Alexandra calling it a “beautiful gift”.
Caroline Brew editor Dave Chappelle has shared his thoughts on Katt Williams‘ recent “Club Shay Shay” interview, in which Williams insults other Black comedians. Chappelle spoke about Williams on stage at MonDERAYS at the Hollywood Improv on Friday, an event hosted by comedian DeRay Davis. Although Chappelle’s sets are known for their strict no-phone policy, segments of his set where the comedian criticizes Williams have circulated on social media.
Dave Chappelle does not agree that Katt Williams’ viral interview insulting some of his peers has been good for comedy.
The Flight Attendant will not be returning for a third season. The show, which was originally set as a limited series, aired two seasons on Max, with the second season ending in May 2022.
Kevin Hart has told critics of Dave Chappelle to simply not watch the comedian if they don’t find his material funny or entertaining.Both comedians are regular Netflix fixtures, but it’s Chappelle who frequently draws controversy for making jokes about the transgender community. His latest special for the streamer, The Dreamer, opens with a 12-minute joke in which he once again takes aim at trans people.In a new interview with The Independent, Hart discussed the current climate of stand-up comedy before offering a simple to solution to those who find Chappelle’s performances offensive.“We’re just in a time now where the microscope is significantly pointed in the direction of the comic, and what the comic is saying,” Hart said.
Film fanatics can soon visit the cinema for free thanks to an exciting new scheme. Escapes, supported by the British Film Institute and National Lottery funding, gives people the chance to attend screenings at independent cinemas - all for zero cost.
Fool Me Once collected another week atop Netflix‘s TV charts.
according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The Washington Post said the action thriller, starring Jason Statham, has “more zzzzz than bzzzz.”The rom-com “Anyone But You,” which was in third place last week, moved up a notch to second, with $2.1 million in sales.The film stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, who The Hollywood Reporter said “can’t fake the fizz” in the flick, which is based on William Shakespeare’s play “Much Ado About Nothing.”Things soured for “Wonka,” which dropped to third, with earnings of $1.8 million. Its star, Timothée Chalamet, was nominated at Jan.
Sean “Diddy” Combs will not be present at the 2024 Grammys.
For all his controversies, audiences are still tuning in to Dave Chappelle.
Matt Rife has arrived down under for the latest stops on his comedy tour!
A Manchester school will become an 'attendance hub' in a bid to help tackle pupil absence across the region.
Jonathan Majors has sat down for his first interview since he was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment last month.The interview will air on Good Morning America tomorrow (January 8), in which he will be speaking to Linsey Davis of ABC News Live.Majors was found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in the back of a car, which he was arrested for in New York in March. He was also found guilty of harassment but was acquitted on separated charges of aggravated harassment and another count of assault in the third degree.
Dave Chappelle calls it “one of the craziest things I have ever seen.”
Addie Morfoot Contributor This year’s Oscar feature documentary shortlist is made up of a group of 15 films that, by and large, big streamers aren’t interested in sharing with subscribers. Six films that made it to the shortlist — Lea Glob’s “Apolonia, Apolonia,” Nancy Buirski’s “Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy,” Kaouther Ben Hania’s “Four Daughters,” Maciek Hamela’s “In the Rearview,” Luke Lorentzen’s “A Still Small Voice” and Sam Green’s “32 Sounds” — have theatrical distribution, but were not picked up by a major streaming company such as Netflix, Amazon or Apple TV+.
Lil Nas X put Dave Chappelle and his other haters on blast after the controversial comedian made fun of him during his new Netflix comedy special The Dreamer.