Jason Momoa (Dune) is in early talks to star in a live-action Minecraft film in the works at Warner Bros., sources tell Deadline.
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Angelique Jackson Academy Award-nominee Eddie Murphy is in talks to play funk legend and Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton in an upcoming biopic.Dubbed the Godfather of Funk, Clinton is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and widely regarded as one of the most important innovators of the musical genre, along with James Brown and Sly Stone.The developing project is said to chronicle Clinton’s life and legacy, from his childhood in 1940s North Carolina, to the formation of his groundbreaking bands Parliament and Funkadelic in the late 1960s. The movie will also explore Clinton and the bands’ impact of the future of hip-hop and artists like Tupac Shakur, Dr.
Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Outkast and the Wu-Tang Clan. In addition to embodying the iconic musician on screen, Murphy will also serve as producer, alongside John Davis and Catherine Davis through their Davis Entertainment banner.
The project is currently in its early stages as the filmmakers work to secure the rights with Clinton, before they set up writers and begin to shop the movie. To note, Murphy inked a three-picture, first-look film deal with Amazon Studios last year.The comedy icon most recently garnered critical acclaim for another true life tale, Netflix’s “Dolemite Is My Name,” in which Murphy portrayed Blaxploitation film star Rudy Ray Moore.
Following his Emmy-nominated return to “Saturday Night Live,” a platform which helped skyrocket his career, Murphy starred in “Coming 2 America,” the long-awaited sequel to the 1988 comedy. He’ll next star in the Kenya Barris-directed Netflix comedy “You People” opposite Jonah Hill, before reprising his iconic role as Alex Foley in “Beverly Hills Cop 4.”
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Beatles fan has turned George Harrison’s childhood home into an Airbnb and “living museum”.READ MORE: The greatest debut albums recorded at Abbey Road StudiosKen Lambert bought the property at 25 Upton Green in the suburb of Speke, Liverpool last November for around £171,000. According to the listing, Harrison lived at the three-bedroom house between 1949 and 1962.The house was also used as a practice space for The Beatles, then known as The Quarrymen.But now the property has become “a living museum by letting people stay overnight” with the new landlord confirming that a weekly tour group also stops by and spends about half an hour in the home drinking tea and playing music.“I’m not a wealthy individual.
upcoming series, “The First Lady” — but she met a certain president way back when. The 53-year-old recalled meeting former President Bill Clinton back on his campaign trail in 1992 during a chat on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday evening. “The Crown” alum found herself attending a luncheon with the prez-to-be, now 75, 30 years ago. Anderson remembered being so awestruck by Clinton, that she wanted him to phone her afterwards.“He did the most miraculous thing in the world, he shakes your hand, then he grabs your elbow and at the same time he holds your arm further up,” she told host Kimmel, 54. The “X-Files” actress went on, “[It was a] slightly intimate little thing.
Jordan Moreau Gilbert Gottfried, the comedian, “Aladdin” star and owner of one of the most iconic voices in Hollywood, has died after battling a long illness, his family announced Tuesday. He was 67.His publicist told the Washington Post that he died due to complications from muscular dystrophy.“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness.
Eddie Murphy has been a comedy icon for 40 years. He rose to fame not only through his standup comedy, but also through his many hilarious Saturday Night Live sketches and classic movies, like Trading Places, Coming to America and many more. While he has many kids and has had a number of romantic partners, Eddie has only been married once. He was with his ex-wife Nicole Mitchell Murphy for 13 years, from 1993 to 2006. Find out everything you need to know about Eddie and Nicole’s relationship here!
Lindsay Lohan is spilling some secrets behind the production of “Mean Girls”.
Things are heating up on MTV's Ex On The Beach as, in an exclsuive teaser for Tuesday's episode, Geordie Shore star Nathan Henry and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK queen George Boyle, also known as A'Whora, are embroiled in a clash. The pair have an ex in common on the show, model Declan Doyle, who recently opened up to OK! about his drinking demons, but the two pursuing the same person has caused tension between them. And in the latest episode, it all seems to be coming to a head.
Red Hot Chili Peppers performed their 1991 hit ‘Give It Away’ with none other than Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton.In addition to being their first full-scale gig since last October – and the first to see John Frusciante play guitars with them live since 2007 – the show celebrated the release of the Chili Pepper’s 12th album, ‘Unlimited Love’, which landed yesterday via Warner. They played five tracks from the record, including the live debuts of ‘Aquatic Mouth Dance’, ‘Here Ever After’ and ‘Not The One’.Adding to the excitement was the fact that fans were only clued into the gig’s existence a few days before it went down, with tickets going on sale – and subsequently selling out – yesterday morning.
Chelsea Clinton didn’t hold back during her guest co-hosting appearance on The View on Friday April 1. The former First Daughter looked back on some of the negative comments she received about her weight and the way she looked while her dad, former President Bill Clinton, was in office. Chelsea, 42, said that the “disgusting” comments didn’t sit right with her at all.
Deadline, with John Davis and Catherine Davis through their Davis Entertainment production company.While the project is still in the very early stages, the filmmakers are still focusing on trying to secure the life rights of Clinton before they start writing the script and casting the movie in its entirety. The film will follow Clinton, 80, and his childhood in North Carolina in the 1940s to the creations of his legendary collective Parliament-Funkadelic.The biopic will also chronicle his influence on singers of the hip-hop generation including Tupac Shakur, Dr.
Coronation Street fans were left delighted when Tony Maudsley shared some exciting news on his soap future with them. The actor joined the ITV soap back in 2020 as George Shuttleworth.
Eddie Murphy might be getting in touch with his musical side for his next role.
Shirley Halperin Executive Editor, MusicMusic fans were out in force on Hollywood Boulevard this morning for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Hollywood Walk of Fame star dedication ceremony. With a soundtrack provided by the USC marching band, and in front of hundreds of cheering spectators, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Fruiscante made the most of the photo opp, going so far as to lick the star once it was revealed.The band, which is releasing a new album on Friday — “Unlimited Love,” the Chilis’ 12th full-length release, via Warner Records — holds a deep personal connection with the famous boulevard.
EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Murphy is in early talks to play Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton. Murphy will also serve as producer with John Davis and Catherine Davis through their Davis Entertainment banner. They are tying down rights with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner, and they will then set writers and shop the project. Murphy has a three-picture deal with Amazon that came after the success of Coming 2 America. This is a passion project for Murphy.
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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBlue Note New York has announced the 11th Annual Sony Presents Blue Note Jazz Festival. The festival kicks off on June 1 with a free show in Washington Square Park headlined by Robert Glasper — who performed on the Oscars Sunday night — in association with Washington Square Park Conservancy.Taking place at major venues across New York City, including Blue Note New York, Sony Hall, The Town Hall, and SummerStage in Central Park, this year’s festival features performances from George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Chris Botti, Charles Lloyd, Macy Gray, Kenny G, Al Di Meola, Madeleine Peyroux, Dave Holland & Kenny Barron, Robert Cray, Kenny Garrett, José James, Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott), Bilal, DOMi & JD Beck, Dizzy Gillespie Big Band, Theo Croker and so many more legends, with a major headliner announcement on April 26.