Clement Virgo’s adaptation of a coming-of-age novel set in Toronto’s hip hop scene is bound for the Toronto International Film Festival.
24.06.2022 - 19:35 / nypost.com
#Verzuz battle wasn’t such a “s- -t show.”Frustrated fans of early-2000s R&B took up their virtual torches and pitchforks on Twitter Thursday, bashing the hours-long livestream face-off between the two vocal giants. The “chaotic” event, held at The Novo Theater in downtown Los Angles, started with an ill-fated performance by a seemingly inebriated Ray J, 41, and ended with several sour musical notes. “That was 4.5 hours of pure CHAOS. And we sat here and watched all 4.5 hours,” tweeted a disgruntled viewer. “This Verzuz is a s- -t show.
Lmfao,” wrote another. The highly-anticipated toe-to-toe between “Let Me Love You” crooner Mario, 35, and B2K member-turned-soloist, Omarion, 37, opened with an unhinged showcase featuring Ray J and fellows soulful singers Bobby Valentino, 42, Pleasure P, 37, and Sammie, 35. The collection of hitmakers each belted out their most icon chart-toppers, including “Mrs. Officer,” “Grind With Me” and “I Like It.”However, Ray J’s rendition of his 2005 hit “One Wish,” left online audience members wishing he never picked up the microphone. “Ray J literally had ONE job last night at that Verzuz, One Wish if you will, and that wish was not fulfilled,” one keyboard commentator criticized. “Ray J need his one wish to be some singing lessons cause what happened lol,” joked another virtual tomato-thrower. The tough crowd on Twitter went on to turn its talons on Omarion once he and Mario took the stage for their main event match-up.
Music enthusiasts condemned the “Touch” crooner for failing to meet their high expectations. “Omarion ain’t sounding like he’s supposed to. Like he got hits, but the notes is a MISS,” tweeted a detractor. “Omarion def embarrassed himself & Mario definitely hit them notes
.Clement Virgo’s adaptation of a coming-of-age novel set in Toronto’s hip hop scene is bound for the Toronto International Film Festival.
The Clement Virgo directed movie Brother will make its world premiere at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival which runs Thursday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 18.
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