Month: August 2020

The 2020 Video Music Awards, hosted by Keke Palmer, kicked off the show by acknowledging “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, who died last week after a four-year battle with colon cancer at 43. Palmer said, “we dedicate tonight’s show to a man whose spirit touched so many. He is a true hero, not just onscreen, but in everything he did. His impact lives forever.”

Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, a live audience was not featured.  The show’s performances were held at locations all over New York City, with the first performance of the night from The Weeknd, who performed “Blinding Lights” at Hudson Yards in NYC. BTS sang their first all English language language single, “Dynamite,” and Miley Cyrus performed her latest track, “Midnight Sky.”

The first award of the night for best collaboration went to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande for their hit single “Rain of Me.” Gaga was honored with the first ever Tricon Award, and also won the award for ‘Artist of the Year.’  Taylor Swift won the Best Direction VMA for her 2020 directorial debut, ‘The Man.’

For a full list of MTV VMA winners, see the link below.

2020 MTV VMA Winners: See The Full List

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08/30/2020 7:02 PM

 

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Chadwick Boseman‘s final tweet, announcing the world had lost the talented actor, has just become the most liked post in Twitter history: A black and white portrait of Boseman with a statement confirming his death as the result of a four-year battle with colon cancer.

In a public statement, Twitter noted how “fans are coming together on Twitter to celebrate the life of Chadwick Boseman, and the tweet sent from his account last night is now the most-liked tweet of all time on Twitter.” The social media giant confirmed the accolade on its own account, with the caption: “Most liked Tweet ever. A tribute fit for a King. #WakandaForever.” Currently, Boseman’s tweet has close to six million likes, surpassing Barack Obama‘s 2017 tweet (four million likes) that quoted Nelson Mandela. Twitter also brought back the “Black Panther” hashtag emoji in honor of the late actor.

Chadwick Boseman’s Final Tweet is Now the Most-Liked Tweet of All Time

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Following the tragic news of Chadwick Boseman losing a four-year battle with colon cancer, his…

08/29/2020 7:07 PM

 

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Netflix has canceled Altered Carbon after two seasons. The sci-fi series premiered on the streaming service in 2018 and aired its second season in February, while an anime movie that takes place before the events of season 1 was released on March 19. 

Altered Carbon, based on the 2002 novel by English author Richard K. Morgan, was created by Laeta Kalogridis.  The show follows a former soldier turned investigator Takeshi Kovacs (Joel Kinnaman in season 1, Anthony Mackenzie in season 2) solving a murder in a world where consciousness can be transferred to different bodies. The series also starred James Purefoy, Martha Higareda, Chris Conner, Dichen Lachman, Ato Essandoh, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lela Loren, Simone Missick, and Torben Liebrecht.

 Altered Carbon‘s official cancellation comes just days after Netflix canceled The Society and I Am Not Okay With This. Although Netflix executives were pleased with the performances of the shows, the uncertainty around production dates and budget increases due to the coronavirus pandemic contributed to the cancellations.

Netflix cancels ‘Altered Carbon’ after two seasons

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(UPI) –Netflix has canceled sci-fi series Altered Carbon after two seasons and an anime film….

08/27/2020 8:31 AM

 

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Katy Perry has given birth to her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom, a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom. The baby’s birth was first announced by the official UNICEF Instagram page on Thursday alongside a black and white photo of the couple holding Daisy’s hand and included a statement from Perry and Bloom who also reposted the image and message. Perry and Bloom are Goodwill Ambassadors for UNICEF. 

Perry and Bloom announced that they have set up a donation page to help support UNICEF: “In celebration of the heart we know our daughter already has, we have set up a donation page to celebrate DDB’s arrival. By supporting them, you are supporting a safe start to life and reimagining a healthier world for every child. We hope your [heart emoji] can bloom with generosity.” 

Perry first announced she was pregnant with her first child in March with the release of her music video for “Never Worn White.” Bloom is also the father of 9-year-old son Flynn who he shares with ex-wife Miranda Kerr. The couple were engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2019, after an on-again, off-again relationship that began in 2016.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Welcome a Baby Girl

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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have welcomed their first child together, Billboard has confirmed….

08/27/2020 10:00 AM

 

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The creator and cast of The West Wing will reunite for a new HBO Max special. The streaming service posted on social media that series creator Aaron Sorkin and former stars Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford and Martin Sheen will take part in A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote. The cast will perform a reading of “Hartsfield Landing,” Season 3, Episode 14 of The West Wing. The special supports the non-profit When We All Vote and is meant to promote voting in the 2020 presidential election. 

The West Wing had a seven-season run on NBC from 1999 to 2006. Sorkin will write original material for the special and co-executive produce with Thomas Schlamme and Casey Patterson, Schlamme, a former West Wing executive producer and director, will direct the special.

The special will film over multiple days at Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles in early October. In addition to the cast, the special will feature guest appearances, including a message from When We All Vote co-chair and former first lady Michelle Obama.

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote will premiere in the fall.

The West Wing cast has reunited and wants you… to vote

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For EW’s 30th anniversary issue, Aaron Sorkin and his ‘West Wing’ cast reunited to urge…

08/26/2020 10:30 AM

 

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Nikki and Brie Bella shared the names of their newborn boys as well as new photos of their babies. The 36-year-old twins gave birth within 22 hours of each other earlier this month. On Wednesday, they revealed on Instagram that Nikki’s son is named Matteo and Brie’s son is named Buddy.

Brie shares her newborn, Buddy Dessert Danielson, with 39-year-old Husband Daniel Bryan.  Nikki shares baby Matteo Artemovich Chigvintsev with 38-year-old fiancé Artem Chigvintsev.

The Bella sisters announced their pregnancies in January, not long after Nikki and Chigvintsev revealed their engagement. Matteo is Nikki and Chigvintsev’s first child.  Buddy is Brie and Bryan’s second child, who also share 3-year-old daughter Birdie Joe.

Nikki & Brie Bella Share Names Of Their Newborn Baby Boys

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The time has finally come for fans to meet Nikki and Brie Bella’s boys: Matteo and Buddy! Three…

08/26/2020 2:05 PM

 

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