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Meghan Markle debuts first children’s book ‘The Bench’

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The bonds between fathers and sons, as seen through the eye of their mothers

The inspiration for the Duchess of Sussex’s first book started from a poem Megan wrote for Prince Harry after their son Archie was born for Father’s day. The poem then evolved into a story, the book will capture the special bond and relationship between fathers and sons from all walks of life, as described by mothers.

As news relating to the upcoming release of Markle’s debut book, reports began to surface speculating potential plagiarism with another children’s book “The Boy on the Bench” by Corrinne Averiss. The only real similarity between the two titles is they both have the word “bench”, aside from this, Averiss took to Twitter to defend the Duchess stating “I don’t see any similarities”.

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“The Bench” includes illustrations by Christian Robinson, a Caldecott Award winner, who has worked with both Pixar and Sesame Street Workshop. Markle and Robinson worked together to make sure the final product was inclusive and shared a universal message every kind of family could relate to.

In a statement from Random House Children’s Books, Markle said “Christian layered in beautiful and ethereal watercolor illustrations that capture the warmth, joy, and comfort of the relationship between fathers and sons from all walks of life,” and continued to say “This representation was particularly important to me, and Christian and I worked closely to depict this special bond through an inclusive lens.

My hope is that The Bench resonates with every family, no matter the makeup, as much as it does with mine.”

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, already holds so many titles: she is a wife, a mother, feminist, activist, and now will be adding author to her list of accomplishments.

“The Bench” will mark the latest venture for the Duchess after stepping back from the Royal Family and moving to the United States in 2020. Prince Harry and Meghan have also launched a podcast in partnership with Spotify Archewell Audio. The two also have plans to work on a Netflix documentary based on the Invictus Games which the Prince founded back in 2014.

The book, along with the audiobook (Markle as narrator) is currently available for pre-order and will we be available for purchase starting June 8, 2021.

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Disney’s ‘Cruella’ Comes to Life: see Emma Stone’s New Take

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Disney’s prequel to show a whole different side to the well-known evil character 

Oscar winner Emma Stone is playing as the new role of villain- Cruella de Vil in the upcoming live-action version of the Disney’s iconic “101 Dalmatians”. Glen Close, who played the same role back in the 1990’s version to the cartoon is also on the scene, this time as producer.

Read More: Disney Animation Showcase: new trailer for ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’

The first official trailer has been launched and by the looks of it, there is a dark punk feeling as fans get a sneak behind the back story of a younger Cruella.  

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According to Disney, the synopsis for the 2021 version: “In 1970s London, young fashion designer Estella de Vil becomes obsessed with dogs’ skins, especially Dalmatians, until she eventually becomes a ruthless and terrifying legend known as Cruella.”

“Cruella” is scheduled for theatrical release on May 28, 2021. 

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New Jared Leto Images show him as Joker in the upcoming Zack Snyder ‘Justice League’ Epic

A first look at his Crown Prince of Crime 

Two newly released Joker images played by Jared Leto, give fans a glimpse of a very different type of villain, free of his face tattoos as compared to the Joker in the 2016 “Suicide Squad”. 

Last week, Zack Synder, shared a sneak-peek image of Ben Affleck as Knightmare Batman for the upcoming release of “Justice League”.

The director did not initially have Joker as part of the original plan and decided to add him into his version of the DC Comics team up. The hotly anticipated release details and content reveal is now beginning to emerge, as weekly a new character seems to be featured in a missive from the director.

Read More: Justice League releases brand new Black and White Trailer for upcoming HBO Max 2021 movie release

“The Joker is really the only thing that I thought of in retrospect,” Snyder says in an interview with VF. “But I will say that it was always my intention to bring Joker into that world.”

In all the DCEU movies, Batman and Joker have never faced off, yet definitely have history (Joker killed Robin) thus the director is ultimately teasing fans, who will have to wait until its release on March 18, 2021 on HBO Max to finally see the two come head to head. 

The official full trailer as Snyder has shared in his twitter post, will be released on Valentine’s day, 2/14/2021.

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‘Firefly Lane’ hits top spot on Netflix: Katherine Heigl celebrates on Twitter

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Netflix’s newest drama, “Firefly Lane” has jumped to the first spot on the platforms top 10.  The series follows the decade-long friends, Tully Hart played by Katherine Heigl and Kate Mularkey played Sarah Chalke.  The young girls original meet in the early 1970’s when then the two teens move across from one other on ….Firefly Lane. 

The two become inseparable friends through 30 years of the good and bad times, as well as everything that in between that can happen when you’ve been friends for multiple decades. The series follows the two young ladies from their teens years up to their 40’s.

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Katherine Heigl, who many people recognize her name from the very famous ABC series “Grey’s Anatomy”.

The actor who has been working for decades, was labeled in Hollywood as “difficult” back in the early 2000’s and was essentially blacklisted for a period of time. “Firefly Lane” is the actresses latest comeback, and by looks of her tweet, she is very happy about it!

The episodic, based on the bestselling novel by Kristin Hannah (with same title) premiered February 3rd, and those that have already binged it, are already wanting to know, desperately when season 2 will be out. 

Those that have read the book, without giving away any spoilers, knows that there will be a dramatic ending to the season.

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New Cringeworthy Robinhood Super Bowl Ad, plus 16 New Spots to check out before game-time

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Looking like a slowdown and shift to new sponsors for 2021

Super Bowl LV airs live on CBS and CBS All Access on Sunday, February 7th kicking off at 6:30 p.m.  Before you see one of the biggest sporting events of the year when the Chiefs and Buccaneers (with Tom Brady) take the field, below are sneak peaks of some of the ads set to air during the big game. 

With a few exceptions many of the usual sponsors are back. Tide, Pringles, Amazon, Cheetos, Doritos, Frito Lay, M & M’s and, of course, Bud Light. But a few notable newcomers include Square Space, Rockstar Energy and the ad that already has people cringing, Robinhood.

After the incredible backlash against the app restricting trading in GameStop, AMC, BlackBerry and others, for many the ad falls flat, crashes you might say. Probably a great test of the theory that any publicity is good publicity. They have seen a surge in signups. Go figure. Check the ad below and then take a look at the 16 we collected as a preview to the big day.

Robinhood App:

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Wayne’s World:

https://youtu.be/MdMTTQ9SBgk

Tide with Jason Alexander :

https://youtu.be/YvjuL6Bci6M

SquareSpace with Dolly Parton :

https://youtu.be/LWs5eq1B34Y

Defy Logic with Lil Nas X :

https://youtu.be/3dBl1iwqqbw

Pringles: 

https://youtu.be/Meuc2d3SICM

Amazon with Michael B Jordan:

Cheetos with Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis and Shaggy:

https://youtu.be/o7yvrDTtsHw

Scotts including John Travolta and Martha Stewart :

https://youtu.be/-QKt8GtRUOA

Michelob Ultra:

Doritos 3D – Matthew McConaughey:

https://youtu.be/BLuqtTn4610

Hellman’s Mayonnaise with Amy Schumer: 

https://youtu.be/162JYL7de1A

Bud Light  – Avengers:

https://youtu.be/X9jkvq4-tCU

Rockstar Energy  with Lil Baby:

https://youtu.be/0TSSlB2AZxA

Frito Lay with Peyton and Eli Manning:

Stella Artois with Lenny Kravitz:

M & M’s with Dan Levy:

https://youtu.be/lKUcHcizEMc
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Scarlett Johansson in ‘Black Widow’: Will there be a Disney + release?

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Official trailer for “black widow”

Headed to only a theaters near you?

Scarlett Johansson will make her first solo movie as the iconic character ‘Black Widow’ aka Natasha Romanoff, as well as set out to be the first film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” has already been delayed, originally set for release in May 2020 and pushed again to December, a year later is now slated for the new release date of May 7, 2021.  With the pattern of postponements to the film, another delay would not be much of a surprise.  

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There has also been been rumors that Disney will not even release the film on Disney+ and rather only roll out on theaters.  If there will be a streaming option, based on speculative reports, it would only be via Premiere Access and cost an additional fee from monthly subscription. There has yet to be any comment from Disney regarding the rollout, we anticipate updates and confirmations closer to spring.

Florence Pugh stars as Yelena, David Harbour portrays Alexei/The Red Guardian, and Rachel Weisz is Melina. The film is directed by Cate Shortland and produced by Kevin Feige.

Read More”: Quack! New Trailer for Disney’s ‘Mighty Ducks: The Game Changers’

The runtime for “Black Widow” has been announced by Disney, and it is pretty big, or rather long, it will be the longest Marvel movie (aside from Avengers) in over 3 years.  The total movie time is set for 2 hours and 133 minutes. 

From Marvel Studios:

The action-packed spy thriller Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

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Celebrities, Climate Solutions, Lifestyle, Movies, Videos

Jonathan Scott’s Solar Movie: Frustrated with Warren Buffett, Property Brothers star decided to act

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Renovate the future could be an apt title for “Power Trip”

Perhaps a reality TV star is not the first place or person one would think of when considering the next cutting edge filmmaker to take on the corruption and controversies surrounding the potential transition to sustainable energy.

However, as someone who, on his show, is seen as an expert in home renovation, particularly high end homes, a solar-roof and energy installation is becoming standard and so it is natural that Johnathan Scott, Co-Host of the series of “Property Brothers” shows and associated products would have been exposed to the ins and outs of installing solar panels.

More surprising, however, is the way his experiences took him on a journey of discovery that led to him creating a serious and hard-hitting documentary film on the challenges and even the politics surrounding the solar industry. His eye-opening discoveries mirror his experiences and, by extension, give viewers of the film an opportunity to see this controversial state of affairs through his sympathetic eyes.

Read more: Dancing to Save the World: Elon Musk’s Infectious Joy is the Real Deal

FROM PBS.ORG:

In “Power Trip”, Property Brothers co-host and home-renovation expert Jonathan Scott journeys all across the U.S. to uncover why clean, renewable energy isn’t available to all. While traveling to learn both the obstacles and opportunities for achieving energy freedom, Jonathan talks with conservatives fighting for solar freedom; sits down with farmers struggling to make ends meet; engages coal workers desperate for a new, healthy means of making an income; the Navajo Nation who built a utility-scale solar plant; religious leaders who made a desperate attempt to help meet their community’s energy needs; and politicians at the forefront of the battle for energy freedom. 

Shortly after they finally approved us, they killed net metering in Nevada. And all of us a sudden, solar companies left the state, and my head sort of spun, and I was like, “What the hell is going on here?” And that’s when I started digging in. I hired a researcher. And we discovered this secret war being waged against rooftop solar.

Johnathan Scott on his INSPIRATION FOR MAKING “Power Trip”
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Above: Trailer for Jonathan Scott’s Power Trip

While the film may not be from a major name in the sustainable energy or climate crisis movements, for that very reason, one could say it has potentially enhanced credibility or at least a more approachable back-story with an experienced TV host known to many for his more traditional fare.

Read more: ‘This Changes Everything’

  • JONATHAN SCOTT’S POWER TRIP
    • Premiered November 16, 2020
    • Took 3 and a half years to produce
    • story about corruption that he fell into when trying to solar his roof in NV 
    • Best known for his HGTV reality show “Property Brothers”, where Jonathan and his brother Brew purchase and renovate houses on a budget. 

“The film explores how utility companies across the country have fought to maintain their monopolies, focusing on power players including Buffett’s NV Energy, Duke Energy in North Carolina and Southern Company subsidiary Georgia Power.”

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More quotes from Jonathan Scott:

“It turned into a human story. I traveled around the country. I met with hundreds of people from all different walks of life. And I discovered that across the board, whether they are Republican, Democrat, conservative, liberal, city dwellers, country dwellers — everybody agreed that renewable energy was a good thing. They liked the idea of being able to produce their own power. The only people I found that were against it were people affiliated with fossil-fuel companies or the utilities.”

“We need some sort of national energy policy that will not only bring that cost down and simplify the process, but also promote what is the future of energy. When I started the film, there were 20 coal-fired power plants slated to be built in the U.S. By the end, all of those projects were either abandoned or shut down. And that’s a good thing. We are moving in the right direction.”

“But solar is still being met with opposition. The new trend is that a lot of utilities are saying, “We’re pro-solar, we’re pro-renewable energy.” They support utility-scale solar farms, but they’re anti-rooftop solar because they want to own the power.”

“I was a big fan of Warren and all the stuff he’s done. Then I saw him talking about how net metering is a subsidy. Either he was severely misinformed by the people who work for him who run NV Energy, or he was lying through his teeth. Warren is an intelligent guy, and I don’t think he would ignorantly run a company of that magnitude without knowing what’s happening.”

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Books, Celebrities, D.I.Y., Documentaries, Lifestyle, Movies

De-cluttering is love: Marie Kondo: Joy Is The Only Goal

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Finding Joy in the act of Tidying Up

Marie Kondo wants to help others find joy in the act of tidying up. The opportunity to reassess and bring more awareness to our personal belongings in a more mindful way is her unique approach to cleaning. 

Best Known for her bestselling books, “ The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”, “Spark Joy”, more recently Kondo is gaining fans for her Netflix show, “Tidying up with Marie Kondo”.

On a mission to inspire others and to “spark joy”, she’s aided by her expertise in tidying along with her organizational method called KonMarie.

Thoughts of tidying often conjure up an end result of little more than a somewhat cleaner and more tidy outward appearance. Marie Kondo’s special talent is to help illuminate many indirect personal benefits that can arise as a result of confronting your sub-conscious attachments to belongings.

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Dreaded Chores or Opportunity for Joy?

Marie’s unconventional and heart-warming approach is refreshing  and helpful in comparison to how most people view cleaning (example: as a dreaded chore). 

Her methods are systematic and start by organizing items based on categories (versus by location).  There are five categories that are in a specific order: clothing, books, paper, komono (which encompasses kitchen, bathroom and garage), and lastly, sentimental/emotional items.  

As can be seen in her Netflix Show, when first coming into any clients home, Kondo first greets the home, allowing the residents to give thanks to the home for shelter and protection, and as a formal way of communicating the beginning of the tidying process.

Under her system, each category requires you to accumulate all the items together (e.g. gathering clothing from all rooms and creating a large pile) in order to pick up and touch each individual item.

The very act of collecting all belongings within each category forces one to confront the possessions and, in some cases, take a hard look at any excessive materialism.

Only items that spark joy, creating a warm and positive feeling (“holding a puppy feeling”) should be kept and items no longer wanted or needed, are to be thanked and and then let go.

By choosing to keep only items that spark joy and letting go of unnecessary items a cathartic refocus can occur, leading to understanding of what is most important and, ultimately, learning to cherish what you have, in order to achieve greater happiness in life.

Read More: ’The Minimalists: Less is Now’ and how to Simplify in the age of a Digital Ad Avalanche

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Trailer for ‘Coming 2 America’ welcomes Eddie Murphy back as Prince Akeem

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Above: Official Trailer for “Coming 2 America”

A journey from Zamunda to America – Again

It has been well over 30 years since the original 1988 classic “Coming to America” first hit the big screen. In the anticipated sequel,  we’ll see some of the same actors reprise their role, especially stars  Eddie Murphy as Akeem, Arsenio Hall as Semmi and James Earl Jones as King Jaffe.  

Fans of the original will be happy to see familiar faces for the 80’s movie, as well as see some newcomers for the sequel, including: Wesley Snipes, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones, and Teyana Taylor. 

At the wish of his dying father, King Jaffe, Prince Akeem of Zamunda who will soon take over the thrown needs a male heir. However new information arises about the prince’s past that he already has a son back in the United States, so as the trailer teases:

“Prepare the royal jet. We are going back to America.” 

“Oh hell no, your majesty!”. 

-Eddie Murphy as Akeem, Arsenio Hall as Semmi

“Coming 2 America ” was written by creator of “Black-ish” Kenya Barris.  This film was originally slated to be released late 2020,  but has now been scheduled for release on March 5, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video.  

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YouTube Highest Paid List for 2020 out, and yes #1 is 9yrs old

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Top 10 YouTube stars and their earning power for the year

Most of the 2019 top earners spots have carried forward into 2020 and continue to rake in millions of dollars and subscribers for their video clips. With Ryan Kaji at #1 and Mr. Beast at #2 it appears that the absolute top of the YouTube pyramid, both have a formula that just keeps on going. Both the numbers based on earning and, even more so, views, are absolutely astronomical – implying a kind of snowball effect for the top accounts.

Surprising because of his age, yet at the same time not so surprising, is how 9-year-old Ryan Kaji of “Ryan’s World” has once again placed at the very top of the list for the highest paid YouTuber for 2020.  Starting up in 2015, his videos have since totaled a whopping 43,907,425,279 views (43 billion!).

Last year he earned $26 million and this year he earned a considerable amount more at $29.5 million.  That is a whole lot of money for making videos that show the young boy unboxing toys, creating DIY arts and crafts and science experiments. 

According to Forbes:

“The nine-year-old star is flying high—literally. This November he became the first YouTuber featured in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a float based on his superhero alter ego. It was a marketing ploy as much as it was a thrilling moment for the kids who tune into Kaji’s videos of DIY science experiments, family storytime and reviews of new toys. That’s just the start: The bulk of his business comes from licensing deals for more than 5,000 Ryan’s World products—everything from bedroom decor and action figures to masks and walkie talkies.”

#1 Ryan Kaji

  • Earnings: $29.5 million
  • Views: 12.2 billion
  • Subscribers: 41.7 million

#2 Mr. Beast (Jimmy Donaldson)

  • Earnings: $24 million
  • Views: 3 billion
  • Subscribers: 47.8 million

#3 Dude Perfect

  • Earnings: $23 million
  • Views: 2.77 billion
  • Subscribers: 57.5 million 

#4 Rhett and Link

  • Earnings: $20 million 
  • Views: 1.9 billion
  • Subscribers: 41.8 million

#5 Markiplier (Mark Fischbach)

  • Earnings: $19.5 million
  • Views: 3.1 billion
  • Subscribers: 27.8 million

#6 Preston Arsement

  • Earnings: $19 million 
  • Views: 3.3 billion
  • Subscribers: 33.4 million

#7 Nastya (Anastasia Radzinskaya)

  • Earnings: $18.5 million
  • Views: 39 billion
  • Subscribers: 190.6 million

#8 Blippi (Stevin John)

  • Earnings: $17 million 
  • Views: 8.2 billion
  • Subscribers: 27.4 million

#9 David Dobrik

  • Earnings: $15.5 million
  • Views: 2.7 billion
  • Subscribers: 18 million

#10 Jeffree Star

  • Earnings: $15 million
  • Total Views (from June 2019 to June 2020): 600 million
  • Total Subscribers: 16.9 million
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‘Coup Before Christmas’: Late Show Airs Animated Spoof then Clooney plugs ‘Midnight Sky’

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Coup of Deplorables falls flat, led by Trump, Giuliani, McConnell

Stephen Colbert had a one-two punch lined up to kick off the Late Show on Friday night. First, was the hilarious and almost eight minute long animated clip: “Twas The Coup Before Christmas” A Late Show Animated Holiday Classic.

Starring is the whole gang of perpetrators; Rudy Giuliani, Moscow Mitch McConnell, looking like the ultimate villain, echoing the “melting face trench-coat guy” from ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and, naturally, Trump. Spoiler alert; the coup is finally thwarted by a team-up between Santa & Biden.

Next up, George Clooney appear and put in some great promo banter while seeking attention for his new sci-fi film “The Midnight Sky”, which has been lauded already by critics. There’s even been Oscar talk on this one.

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Taylor Swift’s first ‘Evermore’ video: ‘Willow’, plus her trio of Cats

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And may it continue, evermore.

Taylor Swift is serving fans holiday gifts left and right.  First, Swift announces a surprise album, “Evermore”, the second one this year and drops it within mere hours and just two days shy of her 31st birthday.  This upcoming album will be Taylor’s 9th album and regarded by singer as “folklore’s sister”.  Followed up with the music video for her first song off the track, “Willow” simultaneously with release. 

Read More: Taylor Swift to release “Evermore” album: Pre-birthday celebration for fans

It’s already obvious Taylor Swift is mega pop star that has garnered multiple Grammy, Billboard, MTV awards and more.  Yet, Taylor being such an animal lover and proclaimed cat lady should also be equally recognized.

December 2020 will be newsworthy for the artist and her holiday card this year puts a proverbial cherry on top. A journalist revealed Taylor’s card and yes it includes the artist’s trio of adorable cats, inspired and named from TV and movie characters: Olivia Benson, Meredith Grey and Benjamin Button.

 As if we need a reason to explain why our pets are held in such high regard, sometimes, more so than our fellow humans.  Especially during the nearly year long pandemic filled with social isolation, our pet(s) appreciate everything we do for them, provide emotional support (even if they don’t know it) and ultimately provide unconditional love. It’s clear why Taylor so proudly put them on display.

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Taylor Swift to release “Evermore” album: Pre-birthday celebration for fans

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The 2nd album of 2020 drops at midnight 

Just as Taylor Swift’s last album, “Folklore” felt like it was released out of thin air, only hours after it was announced, the artist is at it again.  Her next album, which she announced today, titled “Evermore” will be arriving to eager fans with lightning speed, on Friday, December 11.  Swift describes her upcoming album release as “Folklore’s sister record”. 

Read More: Taylor Swift’s surprise concert only on Disney+ – Check out when to watch ‘Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions’

The surprise release will come just shy of Taylor’s 31st birthday on December 13th,  a little pre-birthday gift for her fans,  she said: 

“Ever since I was 13, I’ve been excited about turning 31 because it’s my lucky number backwards, which is why I wanted to surprise you with this now. You’ve all been so caring, supportive and thoughtful on my birthdays and so this time I thought I would give you something!”

-Taylor swift / twitter

The album features Folklore collaborators Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and The National, as well as a song with Haim.  Also at midnight, Taylor will be releasing a music video for her first song on the album titled “Willow”.  

There are 15 tracks to the standard edition of the “Evermore” album, if you get the deluxe physical edition, it will include 2 additional bonus tracks. 

  1. “Willow”
  2.  “Champagne Problems”
  3.  “Gold Rush”
  4.  “‘Tis The Damn Season”
  5. “Tolerate It”
  6. “No Body, No Crime” Feat. Haim
  7.  “Happiness”
  8. “Dorothea”
  9.  “Coney Island” Feat. The National
  10.  “Ivy”
  11. “Cowboy Like Me”
  12.  “Long Story Short”
  13.  “Marjorie”
  14.  “Closure”
  15.  “Evermore” Feat. Bon Iver
  16.  “Right Where You Left Me” (bonus track)
  17. “It’s Time To Go” (bonus track)
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George Clooney’s ‘The Midnight Sky’ puts Netflix in Oscar Race: Critics Rave

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Academy Award winner George Clooney has taken on the ambitious task of both producing and starring in the Netflix movie “The Midnight Sky”. The film is based and adapted off the science fiction novel by Lily Brooks-Dalton called “Good Morning, Midnight”. 

Read More: Damn! ‘History of Swear Words’ brings Nicolas Cage to host new Netflix docu-series

The movie, which has already been delivered as a crowdpleaser among those that viewed the film early, has garnered talks that Clooney is in line for multiple Oscar category nominations; for best director and picture.  Clooney’s fellow cast include:  Felicity Jones and David Oyelowo.

The film is a post-apocalyptic story about an astronomer named Augustine, played by Clooney.  Set in a remote outpost in the Arctic, he receives news of a catastrophic event, forcing him and his fellow scientists to evacuate.  After refusing to leave his post, he come across a mysterious child, Iris, played by newcomer actor Caoilinn Springall.  Together they race to contact a group of astronauts who are making their return home from a mission to Jupiter in order to avoid the global catastrophe. 

Check out “The Midnight Sky” which will be released on the streaming platform Netflix come December 23. 

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Damn! ‘History of Swear Words’ brings Nicolas Cage to host new Netflix docu-series

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An Education in Expletives, coming soon

Oscar winner, Nicolas Cage is coming to your streaming platform early next year to host a six-episode comedic docu-series. The show came to be thanks to Funny or Die and Industrial Media’s B-17 Entertainment.

The actor is reported to be joined alongside other celebrities guest that include: Joel Kim Booster, DeRay Davis, Open Mike Eagle, Nikki Glaser, Patti Harrison, London Hughes, Jim Jefferies, Zainab Johnson, Nick Offerman, Sarah Silverman, Baron Vaughn, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.  Cage will also bring on linguists and other professionals. 

The new Netflix documentary series will delve into the history of profanity as the title implies. Each episode will examine the use and cultural impact of words like “damn”, “sh*t”, “fu*k”, “bit*h”, “pus**”, “dic*”, “cu**”, and I’m sure many  other good ole cuss words you can think of.  

“History of Swear Words” is set to premiere on Netflix this January 5th. 

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‘Selena: The Series’ Season Two live now on Netflix and getting Buzz

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New Series installment finally drops after 2 years in the making

The highly anticipated Netflix release, Selena: The Series is finally live. As on Friday, December 4th so get ready to binge after checking out the trailer below. The show is inspired by the life story of the late Selena Quintanilla and has been in the works since the project was announced two years ago.

There’s been a lot of eagerness by Fans of the singer and the excitement has been building to finally to get another look into her life and her rise to fame.

It was 1997 (23 years ago!)  when Jennifer Lopez first  portrayed Selena in a feature film chronicling the the life and untimely death of the the singing star. For the Netflix series, Christian Serratos (The Walking Dead) is now playing Selena. The series is particularly focused on her rise to stardom, rather than being a biopic, as in the original movie version with Jennifer Lopez in the leading role. 

Season 1, also called Selena: The Series was focused on Selena’s childhood and her initial experiences in learning and beginning to rise in the world of music and ended at a cliffhanger moment where she was in a dilemma with her personal life.

When, After a period of time hiding their budding relationship from her parents, Selena’s (Christian Serratos) romance with guitar player Chris Pérez’s (Jesse Posey) became known, causing her father Abraham (Ricardo Chavira) to throw him out of the band.

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Margot Robbie, ‘Suicide Squad’, Brad Pitt and ‘Babylon’ Converging with HBO Max / WB News

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Immediate Streaming option set after blockbuster WB / HBO max announcement

In great news for Harley Quinn aficionados, included among the 17 movie titles to be released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max, is the upcoming sequel, “The Suicide Squad”.  HBO Max subscribers will be able to reap the benefits and watch, for no extra charge, Harley and Crew in the DC movie on August 6, 2021.

Read More: ‘The Suicide Squad’ Teaser Trailer, Full Cast Reveal from Director James Gunn at DC FanDome  

The star studded cast, will be be reprising their roles from the 2016 version (Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn) and also a huge list of stars to play the DC villains. There are also set to be additional high-profile new additions including Idris Elba, Peter Capaldi and Sylvester Stallone.

Brad Pitt Coupling for Babylon in the works

In other Margot Robbie news, a major development: reports that she will replace Emma Stone in “Babylon” alongside Brad Pitt. 

Margot and Pitt have worked together splendidly in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”.  Babylon, a Paramount production has a Christmas Day 2021 release date planned.

Read More: Matrix 4, Mortal Kombat and Godzilla vs. Kong will stream on HBO Max at Theater Launch

Because the California Film Commission coughed up a $17.5 million tax credit based on the film qualifying as a “period drama” and California project, and that “Babylon” is expected to generate $83.4 mil. in local economic activity, a.k.a. “qualified spending”, the shooting will need to commence within 180 days (or lose all that cash).

Oh wait, and in addition to director James Gunn’s new take on his version of  “The Suicide Squad” to hit theaters and HBO Max on Aug 06, 2021, Gunn is also working on a television series for HBO, a spin-off called “Peacemaker” which is currently in production. 

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Ryan Reynold’s Match.com Ad perfectly encapsulates the hellish year that is 2020

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A “Match Made in Hell”  

2020 has been a hard one, almost everyone can easily say, they were affected negatively one way or another by the raging pandemic, whether reasons be economic, physical or even our personal relationships. 

Actor and director Ryan Reynolds and his production company, Maximum Effort, hilariously delivered to viewers just how crazy this year has been in an extremely entertaining video ad for the online dating service Match.com. 

Reynolds, who is known for his quirky sense of humor described the commercial as a “A Love Story for the ages. Or at least this age”. 

The devil himself, Satan is seen swiping on the doing app and matches with a woman with the user name “2020”. We see Satan and 2020 go on a series of date, including working out at a socially distanced gym, starting a dumpster fire, stealing armfuls of toilet paper, and eating scorching hot chili peppers at an empty sporting stadium. The two break all the rules and jokingly references in some form or another exaggerations on some of the struggles, limitations and restrictions set for covid-19.

The ad ends with the couple, in love, watching what looks like the end of the world, an apocalyptic backdrop with asteroids destroying buildings and the city around them. With the truly devilish end comment “ I just don’t want this year to end”. Although, unquestionably we all can’t wait for 2021 and better times to come. This ad brings much levity to the seriousness brought on this year.

The cherry on top is, we get to hear Taylor Swift’s romantic ballad and 2008 smash hit “Love Story” play in the background. Swift who is in the process of re-recording her songs due to battling with Scooter Braun, gave Reynolds a sneak peak for the advert. 

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Bryan Cranston in Showtime’s ’Your Honor’: Judge for yourself how it stacks up to ‘Breaking Bad’

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Can this Tangled web of political and criminal drama entrance for 10 episodes? 

Emmy award winner, Bryan Cranston, most popularly known as his character Walter White in the television series “Breaking Bad” is back for a new series. 

The upcoming dramatic crime limited series will be on the premium channel Showtime.  The miniseries “Your Honor” premiers Sunday, Dec 6 at 10/9 c.  Users that subscribe to Showtime via Amazon Prime video can also watch from there. 

The premise of the show as provided by Showtime, is about  Michael Desiato, a New Orleans judge played by Cranston, who is forced to confront his own deepest convictions when his son Hunter played by Hunter Doohan is involved in a hit and run that involved an organized crime family.

 As a storm of vengeance, lies and deceit threatens his whole world, Michael faces a series of increasingly impossible choices.  The show posits the moral dilemma, and uncovers just how far an honest man and father will go to save his son’s life. 

“It’s never clean, and that’s what makes good drama,” Cranston says. “It’s a very exciting and compelling spiral of events played out in 10 episodes.”

The miniseries has already started to trickle out reviews, some of which have said that it is bad, however most are comparing apples to oranges to his extraordinary work playing a high school chemistry teacher turned drug lord. Check out this weekend and see for yourself. 

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‘Juno’ star Elliot Page’s transgender coming-out trends worldwide: massive curiosity and encouragement

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The meaning of him coming out for the LGBTQ community and beyond

Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen, announced Tuesday,  he identifies as a gender non-binary transgender person and uses both he/him and they/them for pronouns.  If you are not familiar with the term, gender non-binary, it means that someones gender identity and who they know themselves to be is neither man nor woman. And the use of pronouns, as we all have them, whether we are conscious of it or not, for a transgender person, they preferred pronouns are a way of showing and giving respect for who someone authentically is.  

He took to his social media to post the very candid letter.   Below is a portion of the letter, the entirety can be seen on the below post from Elliot’s Twitter.

“Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.

I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life. I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey.

I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self. I’ve been endlessly inspired by so many in the trans community.

Thank you for your courage, your generosity and ceaselessly working to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place.”

This disclosure from Page, is a game changer for the entertainment industry, as it will give more trans visibility on screen.  Hollywood has been in need of the depiction of more accurate representation in TV shows and movies.  Even though Elliot announcing he was transgender is for obvious personal reasons, there also comes significant and impactful steps that affect the audience. 

Page known for his breakout role in “Juno”, as well as other varied characters including  work in “X-Men”, “Inception”, “Tallulah, “Whit It!” and much more.  Currently starring in Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy”, reports for next season, Page will continue to play the cisgender woman, with no plans to change the character’s gender.  Netflix does have plans to change the credits for all his past work. 

Prior to the announcement, Page has been one of the most visible and publicly gay actors in Hollywood.  Now, Page will be one, if not the, highest profile actor that has publicly identified as transgender. There are a small but growing number of out tran actors and public figures including: Laverne Cox,  Chaz Bono, Caitlyn Jenner, Jazz Jennings, Brian Michael Smith and Trace Lysette.   

GLAAD’s Director of Transgender Media, Nick Adams, commented on the announcement: 

“Elliot Page has given us fantastic characters on-screen, and has been an outspoken advocate for all LGBTQ people. He will now be an inspiration to countless trans and non-binary people. All transgender people deserve the chance to be ourselves and to be accepted for who we are. We celebrate the remarkable Elliot Page today.”

Anytime anyone is able to be their authentic selves, that should be celebrated. Coming out as transgender takes strength and vulnerability, Elliot sharing in such a public way is incredibly up-lifting. 

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Billie Eilish has 16 new songs in the works: ‘in the groove’

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Creativity Flows during lockdown, apparently

During her annual interview with Vanity Fair magazine,  Billie Eilish explained her and brother / collaborator, Finneas have been recording a new batch of songs: “Right now I have 16. We’ve been working. And I love them all.”

Read More: Billie Eilish makes her “secret” TikTok Debut and the content is…Wow

The Eilish siblings, who like the most of us have been forced to stay at home, have taken that time to get their creative juices flowing.  

In addition to playing around and creating hilarious TikTok content, the duo have pumped them  out; song after song.  

During the interview, she describes their joint creative stamina and how it is at a peak; “I think Finneas and I have just seriously really gotten in the groove. We do it so fast.”

Last month, the singer shared her newest single “Therefore I am” and performed it live for the first time during the American Music Awards (AMAs).  

Eilish has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for “Everything I Wanted”, including Best Pop Solo Performance and Song of the Year. 

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky: Long-time Friends turn Lovers

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Newly sparked dating rumors with  couple spotted getting cozy together 

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky (Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye), both 32,  have been close friends for several years.  They have appeared on the red carpet together and even collab-ed in a few of each others’ projects. 

Most notably when Rihanna starred in the rapper’s 2013 music video for “Fashion Killa”, and A$AP Rocky joining RiRi for her Fenty Skin campaign this July.  As well as both interviewing for GQ and Vogue in August for her skin care and beauty collection. 

Ever since Rihanna broke up with her billionaire boyfriend, Hassan Jameel early in January, there have been whispers about a new man. 

Since Ri and Rocky have always been a bit flirtatious towards one another, it was said that they allegedly began to see one another romantically after her break up with Jameel. 

Now it seems that after all the months of speculations and rumors about their romance, that the two are in fact dating. Page Six reported the couple were spotted having dinner at the Beatrice Inn in New York over the holiday weekend. 

The two haven’t come out officially to publicly announce the status or their relationship  or quell any of the dating rumors, regardless there’s fantastic chemistry and I’m here for it!  

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