Kendrick Lamar’s sold-out October 22 show at the Accor Arena in Paris, as part of his The Big Steppers Tour, is set to stream live exclusively through Amazon Music and Prime Video. The event will mark the 10-year anniversary of the release of Lamar’s universally praised LP, good kid, m.A.A.d city. The triple-Platinum RIAA certified studio album earned him seven nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards and received international acclaim from both fans and critics. The livestream will provide fans with a special look at Lamar’s 65-date world tour in support of his latest release, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.
Airing live on October 22 at 2pm ET, fans will be able to watch the livestream for free exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, and on the Amazon Music app. The stream will also feature sets from pgLang’s Tanna Leone and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Baby Keem. Lamar’s performance will be available to view on-demand on Prime Video following the livestream event.
Produced by Live Nation and presented by Rotation, the hip-hop and R&B brand from Amazon Music, the extensive international tour has already traveled North America and is currently making stops in Europe, UK and Australia before wrapping up in New Zealand on December 16th and 17th with a performances at Auckland’s Spark Arena.
“As a kid from the west side of Compton, hearing good kid, m.A.A.d city for the first time and seeing Kendrick’s journey from neighborhood hero to global superstar ignited a fire in me that I’m forever grateful for. It showed me that no matter where you start in life, hard work and dedication will put you where you hope and dream to be,” said Tim Hinshaw, head of R&B and hip-hop for Amazon Music. “Now, 10 years later, it’s almost poetic that two kids from the same city with similar, but different dreams have landed in Paris to celebrate not just that record but Kendrick’s latest revolutionary album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. We’re honored to sponsor this tour and bring this show to fans around the world.”
“We are thrilled to be working with Kendrick Lamar, one of the most influential and groundbreaking artists of my generation, and pgLang to collaborate across Amazon for this epic entertainment event,” said Alaina Bartels, head of talent synergy & specials, Amazon Studios. “We continue to be the home for talent and creating special opportunities for our global customers to experience their awe-inspiring creativity.”
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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of advertising-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming services, and Publicis Media’s APX Content Ventures, a global offering dedicated to investing in quality and mission-driven programming, today announced an extension to their current agreement to expand the companies’ content financing partnership and elevate the voices of underserved audiences. The first project greenlit under the extended agreement is the reality series Dirty Pool with J.B. Smoove, starring comedian J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm), which will premiere exclusively on Crackle and Redbox streaming platforms in late 2023.
Publicis Media’s APX Content Ventures is a next-generation unit within Publicis Media that seeks to find, fund, and elevate partners and properties that amplify diverse voices, empower women and build community, connection, and trust. APX and Publicis clients will have the exclusive opportunity to be featured prominently in the series via deep brand integrations, custom content, sponsorships, and other show-adjacent segments. The companies previously came together to produce the original series Inside the Black Box, which features revealing conversations, exciting performances, workshops, and discussions about the role race plays in the entertainment industry.
Chicken Soup for the Soul is the latest partner to receive funding through APX Content Ventures’ $25 million Inclusion Investment Fund, which is part of Publicis Media’s Once & For All Coalition initiative. It has funded over 20 content ideas with more than 10 diverse-owned, operated, and targeted companies.
Dirty Pool with J.B. Smoove is Dinner for Five meets Celebrity Poker over a pool table. Hosted by J.B. Smoove, he will be joined by his celebrity friends who talk shop around a pool table. No topic is off limits, including current events and other celebrities. The series will premiere in late 2023.
“APX Content Ventures has been a phenomenal partner, and we are very excited to continue creating series together,” said Philippe Guelton, chief revenue officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. “The brand integrations into these series are an organic way for companies to reach audiences that are no longer watching linear TV. We look forward to announcing additional projects soon.”
“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Crackle and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment in bringing quality diverse-owned, operated, and targeted programming to air. Our partnership on Inside the Black Box embedded our client in a seamless and authentic way that also reflected who they are as a brand,” said Kerry Bianchi, Global CEO, APEX Exchange. “Finding quality programming that engages consumers and naturally ties to the ethos of our clients’ brands is a win-win for everyone.”
Crackle’s recent releases include season 2 of the murder mystery series The Wall, the home renovation series Pet Caves, plus-size mountain climber documentary Kili Big, season 2 of the hit college thriller series In the Vault, the sci-fi series Salvage Marines starring Casper Van Dien, and the award-winning BBC series Sherlock, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
The Crackle and Redbox streaming services are currently distributed through over 140 touchpoints in the U.S. on platforms including Amazon Fire TV, RokuTV, Apple TV, Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio), gaming consoles (PS4 and Xbox One), Plex, iOS, and Android mobile devices and on desktops at Crackle.com and Redbox.com with plans to expand to over 160 touch points this year.
Returning this season as the core cast members are Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Skye Townsend along with three new featured players: DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, and Angel Laketa Moore joining.
Production has commenced on the fourth season of Robin Thede’s Emmy(R)-winning HBO Original sketch comedy series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, in Los Angeles.
The narrative sketch comedy series features a core cast of Black women living relatable and hilarious experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.
· The first three seasons of the series have garnered 13 Emmy(R) nominations and three wins. Season three won two Emmy(R) Awards for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series and Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming.
· Cast: Returning this season as the core cast members are Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Skye Townsend along with three new featured players: DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, and Angel Laketa Moore joining.
· Robin Thede quote: “We are forever indebted to our sister, Emmy(R) winner Ashley Nicole Black, whose contributions as a writer and performer on A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW for three seasons have made an indelible mark on our series and in comedy history! She will always be a part of our family and we are rooting for her as she continues on her path of greatness. Angel, DaMya and Tamara are the absolute bellwether for the next generation of comedians! They sing, dance, act and make you laugh! They are going to surprise and delight viewers with their endless talents, and we can’t wait to introduce the world to them!”
· Season 4 credits: Creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer and star, Robin Thede; executive producer, Issa Rae for HOORAE; executive producers, Dave Becky, Jonathan Berry for 3 Arts Entertainment; executive producers, Tony Hernandez, Brooke Posch for JAX Media.
In this episode of Box Seats Sports Comedy Talk Show, we discuss the opening night of the NBA with the wins of the Golden State Warriors over the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Boston Celtics over the Philadelphia 76ers, plus we discuss the NFL owners who are bickering! All of that plus the hot topics in sports!
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It was announced today that Meta is premiering the new original series titled Oh Hell No… with Marlon Wayans on Wednesday, October 26th, hosted and executive produced by actor, comedian, and writer Marlon Wayans. The new series is executive produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment.
The (6) episode series, hosted by Marlon Wayans, will feature celebrity guests including Anthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Bryce Hall, Nikki Bella & Brie Bella, Loren Gray, and Loni Love as they tackle their fears and phobias through the immersive power of VR thanks to Meta Quest 2. These experiences have them screaming, crying, jumping, …and of course, saying “Oh Hell No!”
The series will debut new episodes weekly on Wednesdays at 9amPT/12pmET on Marlon Wayans’ Facebook and Instagram pages, plus fans with a Meta Quest 2 can check out the exclusive immersive VR experiences on Meta Quest TV each week.
The new series is executive produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment.
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Oct. 17 (UPI) — Michael B. Jordan returns as Adonis “Donnie” Creed in a new poster for Creed III.
Posters released Monday tease a showdown between Donnie (Jordan) and Anderson Dame (Jonathan Majors), with the two characters shown in their respective corners of the boxing ring.
“You can’t run… from your past,” the tagline reads.
Creed III is a sequel to Creed II (2018) and the ninth film in the Rocky franchise. The Creed films follow Donnie, the son of late boxing champion Apollo Creed, played by Carl Weathers in the Rocky movies.
Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Wood Harris, and Florian Munteanu also star.
The new sequel is written by Keenan Coogler and Zach Baylin and directed by Jordan. Ryan Coogler, who directed the first Creed film, remains as executive producer.
Creed III opens in theaters March 3, 2023.
MGM is also developing Drago, a spinoff film exploring the origin story of Ivan Drago, played by Dolph Lundgren in the Rocky movies.
The co-host of The View and EGOT winner Whoopi Goldberg was interviewed by Charlamagne Tha God on this week’s episode of Comedy Central’s Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God.
Whoopi states in the interview that Sister Act 3 is, in fact, under production, proving the rumors to be genuine. She adds she wants Keke Palmer, Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, among many others, to be a part of this sequel, and screenplays are already being written. She also mentioned that Mamie Till, a character in the upcoming film TILL, was originally going to be played by her.
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Oct. 17 (UPI) — Martin Short will play Lumière and David Alan Grier will play Cogsworth in the animated and live-action blended ABC special, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.
Also joining the ensemble for the 2-hour event are Rizwan Manji as LeFou and Jon Jon Briones as Maurice, while Shania Twain and Leo Abelo Perry will play Mrs. Potts and Chip.
“I am unbelievably honoured… and excited… and all of the emotions(!!) to announce that I will be joining the cast of #BeautyAndTheBeast30th to play the part of my favourite character – Mrs. Potts,” Twain tweeted Monday.
“And of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t pay tribute to the iconic Angela Lansbury, I mean she IS Mrs. Potts and the reason why this character is so beloved. To follow in the foot steps of such an icon is a huge honour and I hope to do the part justice.”
Lansbury died last week at the age of 96.
Previously announced cast members for the special include H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as the Beast, Joshua Henry as Gaston, and Rita Moreno as the night’s narrator.
Jon M. Chu is executive producing the special and Hamish Hamilton is on board to direct.
The program is to premiere on ABC Dec. 15 and will stream on Disney+ the next day.
In this episode of the Box Seats Sports Comedy Talk Show, we discuss all of the upsets in the NFL from the losses to the Green Bay Packers, The Tampa Bay Bucs, the Baltimore Ravens, and more! Plus we talk about the Golden State Warriors’ new contract signings/extensions! And The MLB Playoffs! All of that and the hottest topics in sports!
In this new show titled ‘JUST A COUPLE OF GUYS… AT THE MOVIES‘ the guys review the hit new film ‘HALLOWEEN KILLS’. This new show has host Frank Holder ask comedians their thoughts about a film that they were able to see, and their thoughts on the film.
This week comedian Lance Woods is our guest host, as he tells us his thoughts on the new scary film and if he would recommend it to his friends while we hit the theaters to ask some folks as they exit the theater immediately after seeing it. We also ask Woods about a new trailer we dropped in his lap, the trailer for the new House Party remake that is set to debut in January.
‘Halloween Kills’ stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, Judy Greer, and Dylan Arnold, and was directed and written by David Gordon Green.
HALLOWEEN KILLS is in theaters now.
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