Spike Lee and Terence Blanchard Talk Scoring to Picture on ‘Da 5 Bloods’ (Watch)

Emily Longeretta SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched the first nine episodes of “Love Is Blind” Season 2, streaming now on Netflix.Is love really blind? That’s the question Season 2 of the Netflix hit series asks in every episode — but fans have many others. The series began with 15 men getting to know 15 women from separate pods, unable to see one another.Over the course of 10 days, they casually date and if they want to meet face to face, they must first get engaged. During Season 1, which aired in 2020, eight couples got engaged, but only six of those were aired, and one duo, Diamond Jack and Carlton Morton, split shortly after meeting.Season 2’s first five episodes dropped on Feb.

Elliot Page is sharing his personal experience, announcing the release of his upcoming memoir ‘Pageboy,’ which is set to be published in 2023 and will delve into his emotional journey.Flatiron Books has revealed more details about the book, and readers can expect to gain more insight into “Page’s relationship with his body, his experiences as one of the most famous trans people in the world,” sharing his thoughts on different topics, including “mental health, assault, love, relationships, sex, and the cesspool that Hollywood can be.”The 34-year-old star of ‘Umbrella Academy’ made history, becoming the first openly trans man to be on the cover of Time Magazine, declaring at the time that he was “anticipating a lot of support and love and a massive amount of hatred and transphobia.”Elliot is also known for his activism, constantly spreading awareness and fighting for equality. He previously described his journey as “not only life-changing but lifesaving,” and responded to political attacks against the trans community.“We know who we are,” he explained, “people cling to these firm ideas [about gender] because it makes people feel safe.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis stepped out in LA on Friday for a little coffee date, and the husband and wife duo were looking as sweet and stylish as ever. Mila kept things casual in a black hoodie with the word “SOUND” scrawled across the front in a rainbow pattern and paired the look with cozy grey sweatpants that had Goofy cartoon character art design. Ashton, for his part, wore a preppy sort of casual look, sporting a green sweater over a white collard shirt and black chinos, pairing the outfit with a navy blue baseball cap and adidas superstar sneakers. The duo were notably without their children for the outing, taking some time for themselves for a quick coffee run.

Bob Saget is best remembered for his role as Danny Tanner on the popular TV sitcom Full House.

Scott Eastwood is opening up about the time Brad Pitt intervened in a tense situation between him and Shia LaBeouf.

A 'bright' teenager tragically died after a phobia of needles caused her to decline vital blood tests that could have led to a leukaemia diagnosis.

A grieving student and her sister who lost their mum to cancer just three weeks ago say they are now facing eviction from their family home.

Jack Harlow has kept his solo recordings close to the chest since dropping That's What They All Say, his certified-platinum debut studio LP, in December 2020. Today, he shared "Nail Tech," his first single since that record's release, along with a music video co-directed by Frank Borin, Ace Pro, and Harlow himself.

Lucki's in a splurging mood. The Chicago rapper has reason to be with the success of his December project WAKE UP LUCKI, a collaboration with F1lHY of the collective Working On Dying, which might by why his latest single "Super Urus" is named after the new Lamborghini SUV.

Still live on Saturday Nights. Kanye West has not been banned from Saturday Night Live amid his ongoing drama with Pete Davidson, Us Weekly confirms.

Kelly Clarkson is officially changing her name, filing legal documents to change her last name from Clarkson to Brianne, amid the difficult divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.The singer and TV host wants to be known by only her first and middle name, declaring that she has “a desire” to use her middle name as her last name, as her new name would “fully reflect” who she is.And while the beloved artist has yet to address her name change or mention the process on her talk show, a court hearing has already been scheduled for March 28.The acclaimed singer filed for divorce from Blackstock in June 2020 after seven years of marriage and two children, 7-year-old River Rose and 5-year-old Remington Alexander.Kelly was granted primary physical custody, and was later ordered to pay her ex-husband $200,000 per month in spousal and child support, however it was reported that Blackstock initially requested $436,000 a month.A close source to the singer revealed to People, “Kelly is more than fine.

Even with all the drama going on with her estranged husband Kanye West, Kim Kardashian is focused on being the most doting mother to their four children. The 41-year-old makeup mogul proved just that as she shared adorable photos of Chicago West, 4, and Psalm West, 2, showing some sibling love on Friday (Feb. 18). Taking to her Instagram, Kim posted a sweet snap of Chicago with her arm around her baby brother as she placed a kiss on his forehead. Yes, your heart is allowed to melt! Kim captioned the snap with the kids’ names and a heart emoji.

Emergency services are on the scene tackling a huge fire in Wythenshawe this evening (February 18).

Prince William left royal fans on the verge of tears as he stayed true to a promise he made to a grieving schoolboy, Deacon Glover. Last month, the Duke Of Cambridge comforted the young boy during a visit to a help centre for vulnerable people suffering from poverty and addiction.The royal also bonded with the eleven year old over their love for football and, when noticing he was wearing a Burnley jersey with Pope's name on the back, told the youngster he would arrange for him to meet his idol.

Shailene Woodley is wasting no time letting the world know she is back on the market! The 30-year-old actress was spotted without her engagement ring just a few days after it was reported she had split with her NFL star fiancé Aaron Rodgers, 38. While getting in some retail therapy in Malibu on Thursday (Feb. 17), Shailene could be seen holding a phone sans sparkler on that finger in photos seen here, via the Daily Mail.

Zack Sharf Jake Gyllenhaal surprised his “Ambulance” co-star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on the set of the upcoming Michael Bay action movie by taking the camera out of the filmmaker’s hand and directing scenes of the movie himself. “Ambulance” is based on the 2005 Danish film of the same name by Laurits Munch-Petersen and Lars Andreas Pedersen.

Melissa Benoist is in talks to star in the upcoming HBO Max drama series The Girls on the Bus.

Amazon is looking to turn IP television into appointment viewing. The streamer is about to debut “Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power” in September and is already looking to take high-profile video game franchises like “Fallout” and “Mass Effect” into live-action brands.

Niall Horan is on the mend after getting sick on a recent flight.

Despite Dave Chappelle’s controversial past with Netflix, the comedian is coming back for more.

U.S. Press Secretary Jen Psaki reveals Rob Lowe is a big part of why she returned to work at the White House.

Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine production company will take the world of NFTs into show business.

Nicki Minaj this week over her infamous tweet last year connecting the COVID-19 vaccine to impotency. On Feb. 16, the "Moment 4 Life" singer cryptically tweeted, "Nothing like watching someone speak confidently about something they know nothing about."Nicki didn't explain what her message was pertaining to, but the Philadelphia Public Health Department saw her tweet as an opportunity to pounce and throw one of her old messages back in her face. Back in September 2021, Nicki caused quite the stir over her position on the COVID-19 vaccine, and it had to do with, among other things, her cousin's friend's testicles and a canceled wedding. "My cousin in Trinidad won't get the vaccine cuz his friend got it & became impotent," she wrote.

Circle Network, the country lifestyle streaming outlet best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry, will bow the six seasons of Western drama Longmire starting next Tuesday.

Coming off six seasons as the lead of Supergirl, Melissa Benoist is poised to reunite with Berlanti Productions on another series. Benoist is in negotiations to headline The Girls on the Bus, which just received a straight-to-series order at HBO Max, I have learned. Benoist also is expected to serve as a producer on the drama series, an adaptation of Amy Chozick’s best-selling book Chasing Hillary, from Julie Plec, Chozick, Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. TV. Reps for HBO Max and WBTV declined comment.

J. Kim Murphy editorIn an interview on a new episode of Luminary’s Black List Podcast, hosted by Black List co-founder Franklin Leonard and Black List community director Kate Hagen, Spike Lee voices his agreement with growing calls to remove statues and iconography commemorating the Confederate States of America.“F— that flag,” Lee said.

BET Awards with his stirring anthem “I Just Wanna Live” which was the perfect way to usher in a new rendition of the hip-hop classic “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy.Chuck D and Flavor Flav reunited alongside Jahi from Public Enemy Radio for the tune updated to recognize the current landscape, recognizing the protests and rallies stemming from the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, Nina Pop and the countless people from the black community we have lost due to racism and police brutality.The new version includes the talents of The Roots’ Black Thought and Questlove as well as Nas, Rapsody and YG providing some lyrical heft to the song originally released in 1989 and featured in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right

Ellise Shafer editorSpike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” will be free to stream online until June 29.The 1989 film is also the American Film Institute‘s pick this week for its Movie Club. It will be accompanied by a live conversation with Lee on AFI’s YouTube channel on Thursday at 8 p.m.

Todd McCarthy The most striking, urgent, up-to-the-minute film I’ve seen this week was directed by Spike Lee. It speaks to the moment, pulses with turbulent emotional and political currents, overflows with vibrant characters and bluntly confronts society’s painful unfinished business.

In announcing its latest Movie Club selection, the American Film Institute packed in a bit more news. The organization is partnering with Universal Pictures to offer free rentals of Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing and will feature the filmmaker in conversation on Thursday.

Also Read: Spike Lee Calls George Floyd and 'Do The Right Thing' Character Radio Raheem 'Brothers' in Short Film (Video)Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” star John David Washington introduced the film in a video on the AFI Movie Club website and called it “arguably THE Spike Lee Joint.”“The social relevancy is just as important as it is now,” Washington said of the 1989 film.“AFI Movie Club’s global reach has inspired the need for more thoughtful discussions about films that have shaped our culture,” Bob Gazzale, president and CEO of AFI said in a statement. “‘Do The Right Thing’ is a timeless and timely classic, and Spike Lee has forever proven himself the voice for change that we need now more than ever.

J. Kim Murphy editorAfter last weekend’s influx of movies from big-name directors like Spike Lee and Judd Apatow, the landscape for movies looks to be comparatively calmer this weekend.

Casting close calls are endlessly fascinating. What would have happened if Tom Selleck starred in “Indiana Jones?” Or Will Smith as Neo in “The Matrix?” Film fans love to debate what could have been almost as much as what was.

For a long time, Spike Lee has had his finger on the pulse of America. In 1992, he screened Malcolm X for studio execs on the same day that four white cops who brutally beat unarmed Black construction worker Rodney King were acquitted of assault.

Even with decades of acclaimed features and a recent Oscar win, Spike Lee still has to fight for his creative vision. And that fight extends to folks like Netflix, a studio notorious for spending large amounts of cash to please its filmmakers.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorCinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel was working on Sam Hargrave’s “Extraction” in Asia when Spike Lee called to ask him to work on “Da 5 Bloods.” Sigel, who is known for his work on such diverse films as “Three Kings,” “The Usual Suspects” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and had previously collaborated with Lee only on commercials, was unsure whether he’d have ample time to prep, but he wasn’t going to say no. “Spike was confident we would be able to do this together,” he says.Now streaming on Netflix, the film examines the Black experience in Vietnam, and stars Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters, Isiah Whitlock Jr.