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‘House Of The Dragon’ Star Bethany Antonia Calls Out Racist Instagram DM

House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia clapped back at a racist Instagram DM in the best way. According to TMZ, the actor, who plays Lady Baela Targaryen in the HBO Game of Thrones spinoff, shared a racially charged message she received and cracked a joke about it on her Instagram Stories on Saturday.

The hateful message included some terrible insults, and it’s sender expressed their wish for Antonia to die on set. In response to the message, Antonia wrote, “Wait till they find out I’m gay too….,” with a clown emoji.

In another story regarding the message, she included a picture of herself with a big smile and crystal hair art.

“Ya’ll won’t ruin this first glimmer of dragon joy for us negroes,” she declared with a kiss emoji.

Antonia’s character is part of the Targaryen clan, who have typically been portrayed as white with blonde hair. The diversity of the lineage, particularly in the latest installment of Game of Thrones, has sparked racist discourse online.

Fans have rushed to Antonia’s side, running to her comments to share some much deserved love.

“Hi coming on here to counteract the hate you’re getting in your dms!! hope you’re well + you’re the prettiest

April 22, 2024

Entertainment  ·  Television
‘All American’ Exclusive Preview: Olivia Wants To Include Jordan In Her Writing Process

Blavity’s Shadow and Act has an exclusive preview for this week’s episode of All American Season 6.

In the below clip, Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) have a conversation in which she asks about Spencer (Daniel Ezra) and also wants him to help her with her book.

Here’s the episode’s official description: After celebrating his 21st birthday, Spencer (Daniel Ezra) enlists Coop’s (Bre-Z) help to figure out what happened at his party the night before. Elsewhere, Olivia (Samantha Logan) and Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) reminisce about their childhood with Billy, and Asher (Cody Christian) deals with the fallout of a tough decision he’s made.

Greta Onieogou, Karimah Westbrook and Chelsea Tavares also star.  The episode was directed by Ryan Zaragoza and written by Mike Herro and David Strauss.

The new episode airs 8 p.m. Monday night on The CW.

April 22, 2024

Entertainment
Fans Stan Lela Rochon’s Fabulous Video For Her 60th Birthday: ‘Face Card Been Serving Her Whole Life’

Waiting to Exhale actor Lela Rochon just celebrated a big birthday, her 60th, and to commemorate the achievement she posted a video to Instagram of her in an all-black leather outfit and strutting to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter hit “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Fans are stanning the video and marveling at how fabulous she looks.

“Stepping into my next trip around the sun like… embracing all of it!! Aging is a Blessing and a Privilege!! Thank you for All the birthday wishes!!” Rochon wrote in the post’s caption. “God is Good!!”

Viewers on Instagram gushed over the video.

“It’s certain woman that are always gonna be fine…. And she’s one of them😂,” one fan wrote.

“🔥🔥🔥 Been a baddie still a baddie,” another echoed.

“Face card been serving her whole life! Whew….and those curves with that black leather and those pretty legs?! Top tier forever beauty!!! 🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍,” a fan agreed.

Fans of the actor on X, formerly known as Twitter, were just as hyped to see her new look.

One fan shared the video on the platform and wrote, “Lela Rochon looks GOOD!”

“Lela Rochon so beautiful, then and now,” another agreed.

Lela Rochon so beautiful, then and now— Beyquisha (@L0st0n6) April 18, 2024

Lela got back fine??? Oh its finna be on.— A DEI like me…. (@BrokeJackjonson) April 18, 2024

Rochon, along with Yvette Nicole Brown, Orlando Jones and Pooch Hall, have been cast in the New Orleans spinoff of Carl Weber’s The Family Business, as Blavity’s Shadow and Act reported. This new iteration will follow club owner Big Shirley Duncan, played by Rochon, as she fights for her territory against an underworld boss rising in the ranks. The show will air on BET+, and a premiere date has yet to be announced.

April 22, 2024

Entertainment  ·  Film  ·  interviews
‘Abigail’ Star Melissa Barrera On Reuniting With Her ‘Scream’ And ‘Scream VI’ Directors For Ballerina Vampire Film

Horror movies are seeing a major uptick in quanitity, and Universal’s Abigail is the latest in this trend with a vampiric ballerina.

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Directed by Radio Silence (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett), the film sees the directors re-team with Melissa Barrera, who starred in their two Scream films, Scream (2022) and Scream VI.

Barrera told Blavity’s Shadow and Act in a recent interview, “I feel like we felt more freedom in this one because it was a completely original, kind of new chapter for the three of us, which is always exciting. And it’s exciting to get to do something that feels fresh and original and that you have an opportunity to kind of showcase a character unlike anything you’ve ever done before. And that was something that I spoke a lot with them about it.

She continued, “I was like, how do I make Joey feel different? And so they helped me out with that a lot and just working with them is such a joy every time, but specifically in this, knowing that they are infusing this movie with their sauce, like their Radio Silence specialty of the gore and the comedy and that perfect balance of that unique tone, is very exciting, and I’m just so proud of them and I’m so proud of the movie that we made and it’s such a blast.”

You can watch the full interview below, featuring Barrera, as well as Radio Silence and other film stars Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, Will Catlett, Kevin Durand and Alisha Weir.

Abigail is in theaters now.

April 22, 2024

Entertainment  ·  Film  ·  interviews
Jurnee Smollett And Lil Rel Howery On Emotional Ties To New Film ‘We Grown Now’: How Many Times Do We Get To Tell Stories About The Friendships Of Little Black Boys?

The coming-of-age film, set in Chicago in 1992, explores the relationship between two friends Malik and Eric as they navigate the city that they call home all while detailing their experiences and the hardships of growing up in public housing, […]

April 22, 2024

Entertainment  ·  interviews  ·  Television
‘Big Mood’ Stars Nicola Coughlan And Lydia West On Making Mental Illness Relatable

Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West are bringing a more empathetic and comedic look at the seriousness of mental health in Tubi’s newest series and latest acquisition from the UK, Big Mood.

Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor Trey Mangum spoke with Coughlan and West, who said that the series–showcasing a friendship pushed to the max due to mental illness–finds the comedy in the darkness.

“I think that, you know, it’s a show that’s so brilliantly written, and Camilla [Whitehill], who created it… I think she makes a really good point when she says that, like, sometimes the best way to deal with really serious things is through a lens, like a humorous lens, basically,” said Coughlan. “I think it’s…really. the reality of what it can be like to be mentally ill to like, you know, that you can still make jokes even in your darkest, darkest moments.”

West agreed, saying that the show makes it much easier to understand how mental illnesses can affect people without demonizing them. She said that mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, haven’t been portrayed in this way before.

“It makes it very understandable and easily digestible for an audience, just a bit more palatable by being funny,” she said. “I prefer to watch something that’s about something serious. In this way, because it just allows me some light relief, really.”

“I think [mental illness] is heavy and it is dark, but having that light relief just makes you understand it more because it’s more human, I think. And it’s just so important, I think,” West continued. “…In the show, there is a character who is suffering from schizophrenia and they say something really interesting about how it just happens. Usually schizophrenics are portrayed in the media as being murderers or in institutions, but that’s actually not real. And it’s not always the case. People with mental illness live very functional lives. And the exploration of anti-psychotic drugs and bipolar disorder in this show…shines such a, a light on, I think, a topic that is so hard to understand unless you have, unless you’ve been through it. So, I think this is what this show does so well and lacing it in comedy makes it just really digestible for people.”

Watch the full interview below. Big Mood is streaming now.

April 22, 2024

Entertainment  ·  Film
‘Industry’ Star Myha’la Joins Bumble/Tinder Movie At 20th Century Studios

Industry and Leave the World Behind star Myha’la has joined the cast of 20th Century Studios’ new film inspired by Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble and co-founder of Tinder. Deadline first reported the news.

20th Century Studios will produce the film alongside Ethea Entertainment, with Lily James star to play the lead role. Myha’la will reportedly portray the Wolfe Herd-inspired character’s friend and colleague. The film will be directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg, who co-wrote the script alongside Bill Parker and Kim Caramele.

While plot details are reportedly under wraps, the film is said to be an inspiration and not directly based on Wolfe Herd’s life. How it compares to Wolfe Herd’s actual life story remains unknown. She co-founded Tinder, and then left the company to go found one of its primary competitors, Bumble. She left the latter in 2023 and is one of the youngest self-made billionaires.

James will produce the film alongside Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay. Gala Gordon will executive produce, with Sarah Shepard overseeing the project for 20th Century Studios.

Filming for the project is set to take place in Los Angeles sometime next month.

Meanwhile, audiences can see Myha’la reprise her role as Harper Stern in the third season of the HBO/BBC series later this year.

April 22, 2024

Entertainment
50 Cent Opens G-Unit Studios In Shreveport, Louisiana, Hopes To Mirror Tyler Perry Studios

50 Cent has officially launched G-Unit Studios, his latest media venture, in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Grammy-winning artist said in a statement that the newest addition is an expansion of his G-Unit Film & Television company and part of his continuing effort to provide a platform for “compelling stories.”

“From the gritty narratives of the streets to the compelling stories that define our era, G-Unit has always been more than just entertainment; it’s a platform for voices that need to be heard, stories that need to be told,” 50 Cent told Billboard. “Bringing G-Unit Studios to Shreveport is not just a business decision; it’s a commitment to fostering talent, creating opportunities, and building a community that thrives through creativity and innovation.”

April 22, 2024

Entertainment  ·  Television
‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Star Daniel Bellomy Joins Cast For New ‘NCIS’ Spinoff, ‘NCIS Origins’

The upcoming NCIS prequel series, has added Power Book II: Ghost star Daniel Bellomy to its cast.

The actor has been added in a recurring role to the cast of CBS’ upcoming NCIS prequel series. Also recurring includes Caleb Martin Foote and Robert Taylor, as reported by Deadline.

The series takes place in 1991, well before the events of the modern-day NCIS series and follows Mark Harmon’s character Leroy Jethro Gibbs in his earlier years as a special agent. Younger Leroy is played by Austin Stowell, who is at the beginning of his career at NIS Camp Pendleton. As Deadline wrote, Leroy “forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks (Kyle Schmid).” The series will also star Mariel Molina, Tyler Abercrumbie and Diany Rodriguez. Harmon will narrate and executive produce.

Bellomy’s character, Special Agent Granville “Granny” Dawson,” is a probationary agent who is described as “cutting his teeth as the Evidence Custodian’s assistant, all the while itching to work his way up the ranks to field agent.”

Previously in Power Book II: Ghost Seasons 1 and 2, Bellomy played Zeke, basketball prodigy who had a bright future ahead of him until he was accidentally killed by his stepfather Lorenzo (Berto Colon). His death becomes part of the main events of Season 3, in which Lorenzo is killed as retribution.

April 19, 2024

Entertainment  ·  Television
‘Fallout’ Nabs Speedy Season 2 Renewal At Prime Video

Fresh off of favorable reviews from critics and fans alive, Fallout has been received a quick renewal for Season 2 at Prime Video.

Based on the iconic video game, the Kilter Films series is executive produced Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy and stars Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins and Kyle MacLachlan.

Per Prime Video, in the first four days of release, the series ranks “among the service’s top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.

The series’ cast also includes Moisés Arias, Sarita Choudhury, Michael Emerson, Leslie Uggams, Frances Turner, Dave Register, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton, Rodrigo Luzzi, Annabel O’Hagan and Xelia Mendes-Jones.

The official description is as follows: Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. Two-hundred years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind – and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird, and highly violent universe waiting for them.

“Jonah, Lisa, Geneva, and Graham have captivated the world with this ground-breaking, wild ride of a show. The bar was high for lovers of this iconic video game and so far we seem to have exceeded their expectations, while bringing in millions of new fans to the franchise. The cast led by Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, and Kyle MacLachlan have knocked it out of the park!,” said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. “We’d like to thank Jonah and Lisa and our friends at Bethesda for bringing the show to us as well as Geneva and Graham for coming aboard as showrunners. We are thrilled to announce season two after only one week out and take viewers even farther into the surreal world of Fallout.”

“Praise be to our insanely brilliant showrunners, Geneva and Graham, to our kick-ass cast, to Todd and James and all the legends at Bethesda, and to Jen, Vernon and the amazing team at Amazon for their incredible support of this show. We can’t wait to blow up the world all over again,” said Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, Kilter Films.

“Holy s**t. Thank you to Jonah, Kilter, Bethesda and Amazon for having the courage to make a show that gravely tackles all of society’s most serious problems these days — cannibalism, incest, jello cake. More to come!,” said Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner, executive producers, creators, and co-showrunners.

“It’s been one of the most spectacular projects we’ve ever been a part of. Jonah and team did such an incredible job, and we’re overjoyed not just by the reaction to the show, but that we get to work with these amazing people even more,” said Todd Howard, executive producer, Bethesda Game Studios.

Nolan directed the first three episodes. Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner serve as executive producers, creators, and co-showrunners.

April 19, 2024

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