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Colman Domingo has been professionally acting for nearly 30 years, and now he’s hit a major milestone for any performer in the business. When the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards were shared earlier this week, it was revealed that Domingo will compete in the Best Actor category for his performance as Bayard Rustin in Rustin, which some of you may consider to be one of the best movies on Netflix. While we have a little over a month to go until we learn if the actor will take home an Oscar, fresh off his nomination…

Samuel L Jackson recently marked his 75th birthday with a celebration that many can relate to. During the premiere of his latest film Argylle in London, he shared the details of his low-key festivities with People. "I had a nice sushi dinner and went to sleep," Jackson revealed, describing how he quietly spent his birthday. US actor Samuel L Jackson on the red carpet at the world premiere of the film Argylle on January 24, 2024. (AFP) (Also Read: Netflix unveils new trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender…

Backstreet’s Back — and so is Lovers & Friends. The Las Vegas music festival announced its 2024 lineup with headlining performances from Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, and Usher, who will be performing his career-defining album Confessions in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Scheduled for just one day on Saturday, May 4, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, the annual nostalgia fest will also feature appearances from Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, TLC,…

I’ve wanted a Michael Jackson movie ever since the King of Pop passed away in 2009, and we’re finally getting one in 2025 by Antoine Fuqua. Not only that, but Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar, will be playing the lead role.   And you know what? I’m thrilled about the news. I’ve been an MJ fan my entire life (though his movie, Moonwalker, scarred me as a child), and I can’t wait to see a detailed look into the man’s beautiful (and yet controversial) life.    However, there are certain things that I do want to see in this…

Las Vegas jukebox show MJ Live is suing the estate of Michael Jackson, accusing the late pop star’s lawyers of infringing the show’s intellectual property. The suit, filed on Wednesday in Nevada federal court, arises from allegations that the estate threatened legal action against the show for use of the King of Pop’s likeness. Though MJ Live first hit the Las Vegas Strip over a decade ago, the lawsuit states that the Jackson estate only recently began sending cease-and-desist letters to venues that…

Las Vegas‘ MJ Live is suing the estate of Michael Jackson after the Jackson estate attorneys threatened to sue the act for violating trademark. In a complaint filed Wednesday, the org behind MJ Live asked a judge to allow the show, which features an impersonator of Jackson, to continue at the Tropicana and other cities in the U.S. It also accused the Jackson Estate of infringing its intellectual property, according to Billboard. In the lawsuit, the show claims that it has staged more than 3,600 shows since…

Good times we’ll share again: Janet Jackson is extending her Together Again tour — this time with Nelly joining in on the fun. Just about a year after she announced the initial outing, the showbiz icon on Wednesday confirmed a 35-date run across the United States and Canada this summer that will include the “Hot in Herre” rapper at all the shows. “Hey u guys! By popular demand, we’re bringing the Together Again Tour back to North America this summer with special guest Nelly!” Jackson wrote Wednesday on Instagram, sharing…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freePercy Jackson author Rick Riordan has sent fans of his book series into a spin after sharing a withering take on the “bad” film franchise.The writer is best known to many for writing the six-novel series, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, which centres on Percy, an adolescent demigod, and his battle to stop the Titans from taking over the world with his friends.Though the books are…

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is getting the biopic treatment, and it's ready to set the big screen ablaze in 2025. Get ready and circle the date on your calendar, as this incredible cinematic adventure is set to reveal the person behind the breathtaking music, the legendary figure known for iconic dance moves, and the intriguing story that fascinated the entire world. Lionsgate Studios will handle the movie's release in the domestic market, and Universal is responsible for its international debut. The film is…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeMichael, a biopic of the late music icon Michael Jackson, has set a release date of 18 April 2025.The film will be directed by Training Day and The Equalizer helmer Antoine Fuqua and will star Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role as the King of Pop.Production is set to begin on 22 January this year.The movie is taken from a script by John Logan, who also wrote or co-wrote…