May 2, 2024

Review Category : TMZ Music News

Ben Affleck, Jimmy Kimmel And James Franco Go Nuts For The Ice Bucket Challenge

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After battling Mr. Freeze for years, Batman knows a thing or two about chilly encounters. It’s no different for new Batman actor Ben Affleck, who stars in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” as the new Caped Crusader, and just led a headfirst charge against a new icy nemesis: “The Ice-Bucket Challenge.”

Affleck accepted the ice-bucket challenge, intended to raise ALS awareness, after being challenged by Tyler Perry. In his video, Affleck calls out four new names: Jimmy Kimmel, Neil Patrick Harris, Matt Damon, and his own wife, Jennifer Garner. In fact, by the end of the Affleck video, you can scratch one name off that list…

With Affleck (and Garner) drenched, the time came for Jimmy Kimmel to get in on the fun. Except it wasn’t fun. Kimmel quickly became a cautionary tale that the ice bucket challenge is no bueno when it involves dunking ice on the so-called “Netherlands.”

Kimmel closed by reinforcing one of Affleck’s call-outs, demanding three people — “Matt, Effing, Damon” — to get out from “Behind the Candelabra” and get in on the challenge.

Still no word from Damon, but for now, another celebrity got into the ice-bucket challenge game, sans pants:

Of course, it’s James Franco. Of course, he’s not wearing pants. Why would James Franco need pants to accept the ice-bucket challenge?

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Don Pardo, Legendary ‘Saturday Night Live’ Announcer, Has Died

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When “Saturday Night Live” reopens for business this fall, one of its longest-lasting and most instrumental voices will no longer be around for the ride.

Don Pardo, the legendary announcer whose words guided “SNL” for almost four decades, died in his sleep on Monday evening, NBC confirms. Pardo was 96.

Pardo was the announcer for “SNL” from the very first episode in 1975, missing only one season of the historic late night sketch comedy series (from 1981 to 1982). His booming voice accompanied virtually every episode of the series to announce the regular cast members, musical guests, and special hosts.

In 2010, Pardo was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. After breaking his hip in March 2013, Pardo was forced to miss two episodes of “SNL.” He was back at work the following September, introducing the cast just as he always did, with that iconic voice of his. It would be his final season of the show.

In the hours following his death, remembrances for Pardo are beginning to pour out, including from current “SNL” cast member Bobby Moynihan:

Leave your remembrances for Pardo in the comments below.

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Trayvon Martin’s Mom Writes Heartbreaking Letter To Michael Brown’s Family

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The death of 18-year-old Michael Brown has been emotional for people all across the country — sparking a slew of passionate protests in his hometown of Ferguson, Missouri.

But no one feels as heartbroken by Brown’s death as his family — a fact that Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, is well aware of. Fulton wrote an emotional letter the Brown’s family on Monday (August 18), as protests in Ferguson continued.

Fulton reminded the family that, despite the heartache, “neither of their lives shall be in vain” and encouraged them, and everyone, to “fight injustice”: “We will no longer be ignored. We will bond, continue our fights for justice, and make them remember our children in an appropriate light.”

To The Brown Family,

I wish I had a word of automatic comfort but I don’t. I wish I could say that it will be alright on a certain or specific day but I can’t. I wish that all of the pain that I have endured could possibly ease some of yours but it won’t. What I can do for you is what has been done for me: pray for you then share my continuing journey as you begin yours.

I hate that you and your family must join this exclusive yet growing group of parents and relatives who have lost loved ones to senseless gun violence. Of particular concern is that so many of these gun violence cases involve children far too young. But Michael is much more than a police/gun ...

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The ‘Teen Wolf’ Benefactor Has Been Identified — So What’s The Motive?

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So, let’s review the powers that are unique to “Teen Wolf” banshees: blood-curdling screams, the ability to foresee death and, now, the power to come back from the dead to create hit lists.

Yes, it looks like Beacon Hills’ feared Benefactor is none other than the seemingly timid Meredith. How ’bout them apples!

On tonight’s episode, Lydia, who recently discovered a bit of scrambled code left to her by her late grandmother, finally uncovered its elusive cypher key with Stiles‘ help. Once she plugged in “Ariel,” the code condensed into a list of 10 people around town who had recently killed themselves at Eichen House — Lydia’s grandmother Lorraine, among them — and so the duo traveled to the mental health facility for more information.

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Against their better judgment, Lydia and Stiles bribed Brunski — who’d proven to be a slimy Eichen employee — to give them access to the space’s files. As usual, though, he had a hidden agenda, and after only a few minutes, he knocked Lydia and Stiles out, tied them up and left them screaming for help.

Trapped, and with time to think, the two connected the dots and realized that the new list’s entries hadn’t killed themselves — they’d been murdered by Brunski. And when the man re-entered the room with a menacing look in his eyes, it seemed as though the friends might soon become addenda. When Brunski looked ready to strike, though, Deputy Parrish burst into the ...

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Kevin Hart Engaged: Watch Him Propose!

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Kevin Hart’s girlfriend Eniko Parrish just got the best birthday present ever: a huge ring.

The funny man took the microphone at Parrish’s 30th birthday celebration Monday (August 18) and surprised everyone in attendance by popping the big question.

“Which is why on this perfect day I chose to make the most perfect decision,” he said before getting down on bended knee to present her with a huge diamond ring.

Not surprisingly, Parrish, who has been dating the “Think Like A Man Too” actor for five years, happily accepted.

“She said YEEEEESSSSS…… #Happy #MyRib #iFuckingLoveHer,” wrote Hart in the caption about his new fiancée.

All of Hart’s friends are already offering up their congratulations. Drake was just one of many to hop on IG to toast the popular comedian’s big news.

“Very special day for one of my biggest inspirations and a true friend!!! So happy for you both!!! #SolidLove #ThatRingIsWhatIAmMakingOnTour #KevWhatTheFuckAreYouWearing #PleaseLetsDiscussYourSuitForTheBigDay #TooImportantToRiskIt #PowderPinkLinen,” wrote Drizzy.

Congratulations, Kevin and Eniko! We’re all invited to the wedding, right?

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Premiere: Listen To Future’s New Single ‘Monster’

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Future and Metro Boomin have already proven their undeniable chemistry with hits like “Karate Chop,” “I Won” and “Honest.” Early Monday night (August 18), they did it once again, with their new joint “Monster,” premiered by MTV.

“I can’t be scared of none of you n—as, y’all some snitches/ I got some girls that claim they straight, but now they kissin’/ These bitches switchin’, tryna give my d–k a hickey,” the Atlanta MC raps over the Metro beat, co-produced by Southside.

The track will be included on his upcoming mixtape, set for an October release and currently untitled (despite some reports that it would be called Evol). Expect the video soon.

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Watch James Franco Ask Nicki Minaj All About Her ‘Superb Ass’

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So, did Jason Derulo sing his name on “Dave Skylark’s Very Special VMA Special”?

Yes…sort of.

After Dave Skylark (James Franco’s character from “The Interview”) pushed and prodded at the behest of Seth Rogen’s Aaron Rapoport, the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards nominee lip-synched his own name while the host sang it.

Boom! End of interview. Nevermind promoting your Talk Dirty album, Jason.

In addition to Derulo, Skylark sat down with other huge VMA celebs, including Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj, who he refused to talk about anything except her “superb ass.”

Watch the three hilarious interviews below:

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Hormones Are Raging In New ‘Saved By The Bell’ Movie Teaser

by 10 mins ago

Dopplegangers! Dopplegangers everywhere!

A new trailer for Lifetime’s “The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story” teaser dives deeper into the made-for-TV movie, and oh my god. Punches are flying, hormones are raging and my teenaged self is crying in a corner somewhere a J-14 magazine.

45 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘Saved By The Bell’

The new teaser promises that the flick — which airs September 1 at 9 p.m. — will take you “beyond the characters” and “beneath the fame” to give audiences a look at how “Saved By The Bell” came together behind the scenes with all of its teenaged glory. Watch it for yourself:

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Teens Create App To Document Police Violence In Wake Of Michael Brown Shooting

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In the wake of the fatal shooting of Ferguson, Missouri, teenager Mike Brown, three Georgia teenagers have created a new app to document police abuse, as an effort to bring communities together to problem solve.

With “Five-O”, users can submit any details of a particular incident, including officer names and ratings. A community board within the app will help facilitate discussions on how to respond with the local police.

Caleb Christian, 14, and his two sisters Ima, 16, and Asha, 15 explained to Business Insider why they decided to develop and launch the application.

“We’ve been hearing about the negative instances in the news, for instance most recently the Michael Brown case, and we always talk about these issues with our parents. They always try to reinforce that we should focus on solutions,” Ima Christian said. “That made us think, ‘Why don’t we create an app to help us solve this problem?’”

They’re also hoping to shine a light on officers who users have positive experiences with.

Caleb assures there’s no reason to doubt their young ages. “You’re never too young to learn, and you’re never too young to make a difference.”

The siblings developed the app themselves through their own mobile software company, Pinetart, Inc. It’s currently available for download on Android devices.

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Watch Will Smith And DJ Jazzy Jeff Perform ‘Summertime’ Like It’s 1991

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Drums please!

While it’s been 23 years since ’90s hip-hop fans first heard those fateful first two words from DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “Summertime,” the Grammy Award-winning classic is still an all-time favorite.

So when Will Smith, who was on hand at the Palms Casino Resort Friday to support longtime collaborator Jeff and his eldest son Trey (DJ AcE), decided to take his shirt off and get Jiggy with it, the pool partygoers were more than happy to chant, “summer, summer, summertime.”

“It’s been a minute since I saw you,” Smith told Jeff. “When was the last time I saw you? We ain’t been onstage in forever.”

Thankfully, some things never change. The legendary duo from Philly rocked the crowd just like they did before Smith became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

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