A-list stars turned out for the world premiere of “The Pickup” on July 27 at the Regal LA Live Theater in Hollywood, California. The movie stars who attended included Eddie Murphy, accompanied by his wife Paige Butcher, Pete Davidson, KeKe Palmer, Vivica A. Fox and Da ‘Vine Joy Randolph. “The Pickup” debuts on Prime Video on Aug 6. Murphy and Davidson portray armored truck drivers…..
Snoop Dogg popped up at Raising Cane’s Las Vegas drive-thru and also held court at the front counter to celebrate National Chicken Fingers Day. In addition to surprising fans and customers with his presence, Snoop is the star of Raising Cane’s “Christmas in July” national commercial. In the ad, the rap legend delivers chicken fingers in his Cadillac Sleigh…..
Groundbreaker Jennifer Jones, who made history as the first African American Radio City Music Hall Rockette in 1987, has released her memoir, “Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm of Resilience from the First African American Rockette” (Harper Collins-Amistad). The book, which is currently available, coincides with the 100th anniversary of the world-famous Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, said Jones, “My story isn’t just about dancing. It’s about dreaming when others say you shouldn’t, standing tall when it’s easier to shrink, and showing up as your full, authentic self even when no one else in the room looks like you.”……..
Grammy Award winner Brandy Norwood and her daughter Sy’Rai Smith have been cast as sisters in an upcoming Lifetime Christmas movie, “Christmas Everyday.” Brandy will also executive produce the film, which will feature her 2023 holiday song of the same name. The film also stars Debbi Morgan and will be Smith’s acting debut….