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EXCLUSIVE: Alcon Entertainment has joined RTG Features and May 3rd Films for their upcoming docuseries on legendary basketball coach John Thompson.

Loyle Carner has announced his third album is on its way, sharing a release date and tracklist for the forthcoming ‘Hugo’.The English-Guyanese rapper shared the news yesterday (August 19) with a teaser video, in which he spraypaints the release date — October 21, 2022 — on a ‘Hugo’ poster.The ten-track record will feature his recently released singles ‘Hate’ and ‘Georgetown’, the latter of which was produced by Madlib and samples a performance by the Guyanese poet John Agard of his acclaimed poem Half-caste. “John Agard’s poem Half-caste had a heavy impact on me,” Carner said in a press statement. “To see someone who was older, that looked like me, sharing a reflection of a similar lived experience made me feel comfortable/proud to not fit in. It kinda gave me the permission to finally write explicitly about being mixed.”See the full ‘Hugo’ tracklist below:1. ‘Hate’ 2. ‘Nobody Knows (Ladas Road)’ 3. ‘Georgetown’ (feat. John Agard) 4. ‘Speed Of Plight’ 5. ‘Homerton’ (feat. JNR Williams & Olivia Dean) 6. ‘Blood On My Nikes’ (feat. Wesley Joseph & Athian Akec) 7. ‘Plastic’ 8. ‘A Lasting Place’ 9. ‘Pollyfilla’ 10. ‘HGU’Speaking to the Guardian about the forthcoming album last month, Carner — real name Ben Coyle-Larner — said: “There’s a whole other side to me that’s darker.

APPOINTMENTSUniversal Music’s Verve Label Group in the US has promoted Jamie Krents to President of Verve, Impulse! and Verve Forecast Records, while Dawn Olejar has been named Executive Vice President and General Manager of the group at large.Warner Records in the US has hired Dalia Ganz as SVP Digital Marketing. She joins from Disney. “Dalia is a widely respected expert and bold innovator in the digital space who knows how to adapt in a constantly changing landscape and isn’t afraid to break the mould to try something new”, says Warner Records COO Tom Corson.

Loyle Carner has shared his latest single ‘Georgetown’ – you can watch the new video for the track below.The song follows on from the July-released single ‘Hate’, which marked the south Londoner’s first new material since November 2020’s ‘Yesterday’.Produced by Madlib, ‘Georgetown’ samples a performance by the Guyanese poet John Agard of his acclaimed poem Half-caste.“John Agard’s poem Half-caste had a heavy impact on me,” Carner explained about its significance. “To see someone who was older, that looked like me, sharing a reflection of a similar lived experience made me feel comfortable/proud to not fit in.

Ricky Martin is speaking out against the allegations in a domestic abuse restraining order filed in Puerto Rico.

Chlöe's latest single “Surprise” has arrived a Diana Kunst–directed music video. The sensual visuals reflect the amped-up nature of the song, on which Chlöe sings "If you be good to me then I'ma be great to you/ If you stay down for me then I'll stay awake for you." Check it out above.

Plans are in the works to launch a new documentary film festival in Washington, D.C. in June 2023, with a launch event to take place later this month.

Washington Post reports.In the emails dated from 2014, the Carlsons asked Biden to draft a recommendation letter or speak with the university’s admissions office.The transcripts begin with Susie asking Biden if he could “maybe … meet or speak to [their son, Buckley] and he could send you a very brief resume with his interests and grades attached.” The Fox News host added that their son Buckley was skilled in squash and a good fly fisherman. Susie added, “Tucker and I would be so grateful if you could write a letter or speak to someone in the Georgetown Admission’s Office about Buckley.”In response, Biden agreed to draft a letter addressed to the university’s president, adding, “I will do anything you would like me to do.”“Tucker and I have the greatest respect and admiration for you,” a grateful Susie wrote.

Investigators in South Carolina are receiving new leads in the disappearance of Brittanee Drexel, a 17-year-old girl who went missing from the Myrtle Beach area while she was on spring break vacation in 2009.

Tiffany Trump is getting married, and save-the-dates for the big day have officially been sent to all the prospective guests. The fourth child of former President Donald Trump, was originally set to get married to her fiancé, Michael Boulos, in Greece this summer, according to reports--but reports from Page Six have revealed that the ceremony will actually be held at her dad’s Palm Beach, Florida estate on November 12.A post shared by Tiffany Ariana Trump (@tiffanytrump)Unsurprisingly for such a famous family, it’s being reported that more than 500 guests will attend the celebration overseen by Donald and his ex-wife, Marla Maples.“There has been a lot of planning and a lot of staging.

Georgetown is to get its full-time post office service restored at a new permanent site. A temporary service has been operating from Georgetown Library since August following the resignation of operator CJ Lang from the Spar shop.

EXCLUSIVE: Chloe Bailey (Grown-ish) has signed on to star in the upcoming film Praise This, which Tina Gordon (Little) is directing for Universal Pictures.

EXCLUSIVE: Samantha Mathis and Norm Lewis and are set as series regulars opposite Matt Passmore and Floriana Lima in Blank Slate, NBC’s drama pilot from Dean Georgaris, John Fox, Davis Entertainment and Universal Television.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorPeacock President Kelly Campbell is raiding rival streamers in building out her senior team: NBCUniversal announced that it has hired Shannon Willett, previously at Netflix, as chief marketing officer for Peacock, and Hulu’s Brian Henderson as EVP of programming.Both execs will be based in L.A. and join NBCU in the newly established roles at Peacock, reporting to Campbell, the former president of Hulu who joined Peacock in November.As CMO, Willett will oversee global marketing for Peacock leading all functions including brand management, creative, media planning, marketing operations, social, content marketing, subscriber growth and customer care.Willett spent nearly seven years at Netflix, more recently serving as VP of global marketing strategy and operations, leading a team of 250 employees worldwide.

Not all marriages are created equal. Meghan King got real about her three weddings, noting that her brief romance with Cuffe Owens felt somewhat staged.

Family fun! Nominees and presenters alike adorably posed on the Oscars red carpet with their family members ahead of the 2022 Academy Awards.

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright died following a battle with cancer on Wednesday March 23 at age 84. Her family released a statement sharing the news of her passing, revealing that she was surrounded by her friends and family. “we have lost a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend,” her family said in the statement. Albright was an incredibly important important figure in the history of the United States, serving as an ambassador and Secretary of State for former President Bill Clinton. Here are five important things you need to know about Madeleine Albright.

Madeleine Albright has died at age 84, her family announced in a statement on Wednesday, March 23.

Madeleine Albright, who as the first female Secretary of State un U.S. history blazed a trail for the likes of Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice, has died of cancer, according to a statement from her family. She was 84.

The ideal timeline! Savannah Guthrie was 42 and 44 when she welcomed daughter Vale and son Charley, respectively — and the Today show cohost is “glad” she’s an older mom.

As Ketanji Brown Jackson gave her opening statement in the confirmation hearing to become a Supreme Court justice, her husband Patrick G. Jackson was right by her side on Monday March 21. As his wife delivered a moving speech about why she’s qualified for the highest court in the country, her husband was seen tearing up while he watched her. The SCOTUS nominee even included her thanks for her husband in her statement. “I would like to introduce you to my husband of 25 years: Dr. Patrick Jackson. I have no doubt that without him by my side from the very beginning of this incredible, professional journey, none of this would have been possible. We met in college more than three decades ago, and since then, he’s been the best husband, father and friend that I could ever imagine. Patrick, I love you,” she said. Find out everything you need to know about Patrick Jackson here!

Council officials are celebrating the success of a new recyling project at two Dumfries schools.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are marking Women’s History Month.

Longtime Wall Street analyst Alexia Quadrani is moving across the aisle to lead investor relations for Disney. Quadrani served as managing director and senior analyst for U.S. Media Equity Research at J.P.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNBCUniversal is about to begin broadcasting the second half of a rare Olympics doubleheader — and fatigue has set in.The Winter Games in Beijing begin Feb. 4, just six months after the close of the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games that were postponed from 2020 because of the pandemic.

Wilson Chapman editorGordon M. Bobb and Loan T.

Wilson Chapman editorGordon M. Bobb and Loan T.

Attorney Jerry Longarzo, co-founder and managing partner of Longarzo Vance Klevan LLP, has died at the age of 58.

Dave Chappelle’s appearance at his former high school in Washington, D.C. has been postponed by a threat of a student walkout.

Jack Martin is a newcomer who is starring as Josh Harris in the new NBC series La Brea, which just premiered last week.