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#RHOA: Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton's Rift Casts a Shadow Over Scotland
Porsha and Shamea have been two sharks circling each other for weeks, and finally, in the confines of a Scottish restaurant, they have no choice but to confront things face-to-face. As Shamea said after leaving dinner in tears, “It was only a matter of time.” That statement is where my agreement with Shamea begins and ends, because while the confrontation itself was inevitable, the bullet Shamea chose to bring to the table does not land the way she thought it would.
Much to Shamea’s disdain, as we pick up on day two of the trip, the group largely brushes past Angela’s latest accusation about Shamea’s alleged extramarital affairs, moving right along with a culture-filled day of activities (I loved Porsha’s Lady Gaga reference; hated Kelli’s Coming to America McDowell’s hat). First, there are the Highland games, where the ladies toss hammers, fling logs, and drag each other in a tug-of-war. The tug-of-war battle is a metaphor for the whole season, with the women with stronger story lines (Porsha, Pinky, Drew, and Angela) easily washing the others. They drag Kelli through the grass as hard as real life is currently dragging her, with her tiny feet flying through the air, and Angela hilariously notes she’s wanted to drag her this whole trip.
The jubilant energy is strong but not strong enough to penetrate what Pinky calls the dark cloud surrounding Shamea. While Porsha and Shamea haven’t interacted directly all season, the pressure of their standoff is wearing on Shamea, with her desperation subconsciously spilling into her relationships with the other women in the group. To make matters worse, two of Shamea’s main allies — Pinky and K. Michelle — are slowly losing confidence in her. Now, on the second day of the trip, they officially realize they picked the wrong team and prepare to jump ship. K. Michelle tells Pinky the last straw came last night, after the George fiasco, when Shamea said she doesn’t have anyone in the group but Kelli. Pinky agrees, saying she can’t help but notice that Shamea is the common denominator in most of the group’s issues, and that’s probably heavily affecting her. K. Michelle takes it too far (as she’s wont to do) by saying Shamea “turned into this monster.” When you peel back the theatrics, there is a grain of truth in what she’s saying: Shamea’s not a monster, but she is overflowing with rage, rejection, and grief, and it’s brought out the worst in her.
As Shamea spirals, Porsha only gains more power. She’s built stamina and savvy from playing the chess game that is Housewives for a full decade. After weeks of meticulously inflicting her indifference on Shamea, she scores a major checkmate by squashing her beef with Shamea’s right hand, Kelli. Upon hearing about Porsha and Kelli’s late-night kumbaya, we can practically see Shamea swallowing her displeasure as she shifts in her seat. She’s honest in her confessional, saying it’s hard to see Porsha forgive others while they’re still fighting.
Shamea’s anger keeps brewing as Porsha and Phaedra take the ladies to a tailor specializing in traditional tartans. On the way to the shop, she tries to keep her cool, joking along with the group when Drew discusses her weak pelvic floor, and Porsha leads them in Kegel exercises. But even sexual innuendo, which is Shamea’s favorite type of humor, doesn’t quiet her anxieties, and seeing Kelli kiki with Porsha definitely doesn’t help either. By the time they finish picking out sashes for Phaedra’s birthday celebration and head to a restaurant for dinner, Shamea may have buried her discontent, but, like her teenage-zit comparison, it’s growing bigger and bigger beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to burst.
At dinner, Drew catches the group up on her music career, announcing a collaboration with Ray Jay (lol, no comment) and an upcoming tour that Dennis is helping her with. Despite being on good terms with Porsha, Drew would never miss an opportunity to instigate a story line. She tells Porsha that Dennis poured his heart out to her, saying Porsha is the one who got away. Okay, Dennis, maybe don’t cheat on the mother of your child, and you wouldn’t be in this position. Porsha basically says as much, while also saying Dennis is bothered by Sway’s presence and Porsha being in a same-sex relationship. Porsha says Dennis doesn’t deserve an opinion and that he should trust her regarding Pilar’s well-being. At the mention of Pilar, Shamea’s discontent finally boils over, and she says that Dennis told Gerald that Porsha wasn’t comfortable with Pilar playing at the Mwangis’. She says it hurt her feelings, but I’m not sure why she’s surprised. Just a few episodes ago, Shamea gleefully said she would’ve invited Simon over for Gerald’s party if he were allowed in the country. Why would Porsha want her daughter around someone like that?
Shamea keeps poking Porsha, saying she hopes they won’t let their relationship’s disintegration affect the kids. Now that Porsha and Shamea are forced to address each other head-on without the flexibility of filming in Atlanta, Porsha changes tactics, going from snide indifference to doubling down on why she no longer fucks with Shamea. Porsha says the only way she’d have such a deep falling out with someone and still have her child around them would be if that person were her sister. Shamea, in her pain and desperation to “win,” plays obtuse, saying, “I thought I was like your sister.” Porsha admits that at one point she did have that relationship with Shamea, but after last year, that chapter is closed.
The finality of Porsha’s boundary bursts open the floodgates of what’s been left unsaid. Shamea claims that, despite Andy Cohen confirming that Porsha always wanted Shamea to have a peach, there was an off-camera conversation in which Porsha said she didn’t want Shamea on the show full-time because she wanted RHOA to herself and didn’t want to ruin their friendship. Porsha allegedly said that Shamea already had a lot going on in her own career and that she didn’t want her encroaching on her territory. Porsha, of course, vehemently denies this. But also, what’s wrong with being honest about not wanting to permanently share your favorite toy with your friend? It’s immature and petty, sure, but not worthy of what comes next (though I am the middle of five siblings, so I may be the wrong person to weigh in).
Regardless of whether the conversation occurred, Shamea’s actions illustrate why I could believe Porsha wasn’t fully onboard with Shamea getting a peach, even if she supported it publicly. Or she battled with holding those two conflicting feelings, a battle which is really the distillation of how sticky and complicated close female friendships can get, especially those that span generations. Just read Sula! Plus the kill-or-be-killed Real Housewives arena isn’t exactly known as a safe space for already shaky relationships to incubate. It usually does the opposite, and I’m getting an unpleasant spray-tan-tinged whiff of Teresa-and-Melissa energy. Or worse, it’s like when Mia and Jacqueline fell out on RHOP — their rich shared history led them to cut to the dark meat and uncover past traumas that had no business being reality-TV fodder.
In this case, Shamea compares what’s going on with Pilar to the way Mama Morton and Miss Diane’s beef trickled down to her and Porsha. She specifically says it was shady for Porsha to make a post last year alluding to Mama Morton doing something “egregious” to Miss Diane. For those whose ears aren’t tuned to the streets (a.k.a. Reddit and the blogs), the rumor is that the mothers were best friends who both owned day-care franchises, and when one of Miss Diane’s centers went into foreclosure, Mama Morton bought it and reopened it as her own. Porsha confirms this part is true, saying, “It’s not a secret.” But Shamea doesn’t stop there — she says Miss Diane actually started the battle … by trying to sleep with Shamea’s dad?
Now why are Miss Diane’s bedroom activities on the table?? The poor woman just wants to eat her large pepperoni pizzas in peace! Everyone gasps, but Porsha is unfazed, saying it’s not true … but if her mom did something like that, it has nothing to do with her. Shamea, realizing she’s crossed a line, tries to make it seem like Porsha forced her hand by bringing up Mama Morton “every chance” she gets. Correct me if I’m wrong, but outside the heated yet vague Instagram post, I’ve never heard Porsha speak about Shamea’s mother. (But we do know, based on K. Michelle’s account of what happened in the club, and seeing her meddle with Drew during filming, that Mama Morton can be a bit messy.)
Porsha — who isn’t a saint in all this by any means; she’s just playing a smarter game — fires back, saying that Mama Morton slept with Shamea’s father’s brother. Kelli escorts Shamea out of the restaurant as she rambles on about Porsha being a manipulative liar. The other women left at the table survey the damage from the blowout, with Porsha saying she sees the same “darkness” in Shamea’s eyes that she saw in Simon’s before her divorce. Oh my word. This is becoming a bit too Tyler Perry for my palate. But at least Angela came in with the save amid all the commotion — she proves herself a meme machine, giving us yet another reaction moment in the dinner tableau, her head hung low, a tequila shot dangling from her fingertips, exhausted, as we all are.
#RHOA: Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton's Rift Casts a Shadow Over Scotland
Much to Shamea’s disdain, as we pick up on day two of the trip, the group largely brushes past Angela’s latest accusation about Shamea’s alleged extramarital affairs, moving right along with a culture-filled day of activities (I loved Porsha’s Lady Gaga reference; hated Kelli’s Coming to America McDowell’s hat). First, there are the Highland games, where the ladies toss hammers, fling logs, and drag each other in a tug-of-war. The tug-of-war battle is a metaphor for the whole season, with the women with stronger story lines (Porsha, Pinky, Drew, and Angela) easily washing the others. They drag Kelli through the grass as hard as real life is currently dragging her, with her tiny feet flying through the air, and Angela hilariously notes she’s wanted to drag her this whole trip.
The jubilant energy is strong but not strong enough to penetrate what Pinky calls the dark cloud surrounding Shamea. While Porsha and Shamea haven’t interacted directly all season, the pressure of their standoff is wearing on Shamea, with her desperation subconsciously spilling into her relationships with the other women in the group. To make matters worse, two of Shamea’s main allies — Pinky and K. Michelle — are slowly losing confidence in her. Now, on the second day of the trip, they officially realize they picked the wrong team and prepare to jump ship. K. Michelle tells Pinky the last straw came last night, after the George fiasco, when Shamea said she doesn’t have anyone in the group but Kelli. Pinky agrees, saying she can’t help but notice that Shamea is the common denominator in most of the group’s issues, and that’s probably heavily affecting her. K. Michelle takes it too far (as she’s wont to do) by saying Shamea “turned into this monster.” When you peel back the theatrics, there is a grain of truth in what she’s saying: Shamea’s not a monster, but she is overflowing with rage, rejection, and grief, and it’s brought out the worst in her.
As Shamea spirals, Porsha only gains more power. She’s built stamina and savvy from playing the chess game that is Housewives for a full decade. After weeks of meticulously inflicting her indifference on Shamea, she scores a major checkmate by squashing her beef with Shamea’s right hand, Kelli. Upon hearing about Porsha and Kelli’s late-night kumbaya, we can practically see Shamea swallowing her displeasure as she shifts in her seat. She’s honest in her confessional, saying it’s hard to see Porsha forgive others while they’re still fighting.
Shamea’s anger keeps brewing as Porsha and Phaedra take the ladies to a tailor specializing in traditional tartans. On the way to the shop, she tries to keep her cool, joking along with the group when Drew discusses her weak pelvic floor, and Porsha leads them in Kegel exercises. But even sexual innuendo, which is Shamea’s favorite type of humor, doesn’t quiet her anxieties, and seeing Kelli kiki with Porsha definitely doesn’t help either. By the time they finish picking out sashes for Phaedra’s birthday celebration and head to a restaurant for dinner, Shamea may have buried her discontent, but, like her teenage-zit comparison, it’s growing bigger and bigger beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to burst.
At dinner, Drew catches the group up on her music career, announcing a collaboration with Ray Jay (lol, no comment) and an upcoming tour that Dennis is helping her with. Despite being on good terms with Porsha, Drew would never miss an opportunity to instigate a story line. She tells Porsha that Dennis poured his heart out to her, saying Porsha is the one who got away. Okay, Dennis, maybe don’t cheat on the mother of your child, and you wouldn’t be in this position. Porsha basically says as much, while also saying Dennis is bothered by Sway’s presence and Porsha being in a same-sex relationship. Porsha says Dennis doesn’t deserve an opinion and that he should trust her regarding Pilar’s well-being. At the mention of Pilar, Shamea’s discontent finally boils over, and she says that Dennis told Gerald that Porsha wasn’t comfortable with Pilar playing at the Mwangis’. She says it hurt her feelings, but I’m not sure why she’s surprised. Just a few episodes ago, Shamea gleefully said she would’ve invited Simon over for Gerald’s party if he were allowed in the country. Why would Porsha want her daughter around someone like that?
Shamea keeps poking Porsha, saying she hopes they won’t let their relationship’s disintegration affect the kids. Now that Porsha and Shamea are forced to address each other head-on without the flexibility of filming in Atlanta, Porsha changes tactics, going from snide indifference to doubling down on why she no longer fucks with Shamea. Porsha says the only way she’d have such a deep falling out with someone and still have her child around them would be if that person were her sister. Shamea, in her pain and desperation to “win,” plays obtuse, saying, “I thought I was like your sister.” Porsha admits that at one point she did have that relationship with Shamea, but after last year, that chapter is closed.
The finality of Porsha’s boundary bursts open the floodgates of what’s been left unsaid. Shamea claims that, despite Andy Cohen confirming that Porsha always wanted Shamea to have a peach, there was an off-camera conversation in which Porsha said she didn’t want Shamea on the show full-time because she wanted RHOA to herself and didn’t want to ruin their friendship. Porsha allegedly said that Shamea already had a lot going on in her own career and that she didn’t want her encroaching on her territory. Porsha, of course, vehemently denies this. But also, what’s wrong with being honest about not wanting to permanently share your favorite toy with your friend? It’s immature and petty, sure, but not worthy of what comes next (though I am the middle of five siblings, so I may be the wrong person to weigh in).
Regardless of whether the conversation occurred, Shamea’s actions illustrate why I could believe Porsha wasn’t fully onboard with Shamea getting a peach, even if she supported it publicly. Or she battled with holding those two conflicting feelings, a battle which is really the distillation of how sticky and complicated close female friendships can get, especially those that span generations. Just read Sula! Plus the kill-or-be-killed Real Housewives arena isn’t exactly known as a safe space for already shaky relationships to incubate. It usually does the opposite, and I’m getting an unpleasant spray-tan-tinged whiff of Teresa-and-Melissa energy. Or worse, it’s like when Mia and Jacqueline fell out on RHOP — their rich shared history led them to cut to the dark meat and uncover past traumas that had no business being reality-TV fodder.
In this case, Shamea compares what’s going on with Pilar to the way Mama Morton and Miss Diane’s beef trickled down to her and Porsha. She specifically says it was shady for Porsha to make a post last year alluding to Mama Morton doing something “egregious” to Miss Diane. For those whose ears aren’t tuned to the streets (a.k.a. Reddit and the blogs), the rumor is that the mothers were best friends who both owned day-care franchises, and when one of Miss Diane’s centers went into foreclosure, Mama Morton bought it and reopened it as her own. Porsha confirms this part is true, saying, “It’s not a secret.” But Shamea doesn’t stop there — she says Miss Diane actually started the battle … by trying to sleep with Shamea’s dad?
Now why are Miss Diane’s bedroom activities on the table?? The poor woman just wants to eat her large pepperoni pizzas in peace! Everyone gasps, but Porsha is unfazed, saying it’s not true … but if her mom did something like that, it has nothing to do with her. Shamea, realizing she’s crossed a line, tries to make it seem like Porsha forced her hand by bringing up Mama Morton “every chance” she gets. Correct me if I’m wrong, but outside the heated yet vague Instagram post, I’ve never heard Porsha speak about Shamea’s mother. (But we do know, based on K. Michelle’s account of what happened in the club, and seeing her meddle with Drew during filming, that Mama Morton can be a bit messy.)
Porsha — who isn’t a saint in all this by any means; she’s just playing a smarter game — fires back, saying that Mama Morton slept with Shamea’s father’s brother. Kelli escorts Shamea out of the restaurant as she rambles on about Porsha being a manipulative liar. The other women left at the table survey the damage from the blowout, with Porsha saying she sees the same “darkness” in Shamea’s eyes that she saw in Simon’s before her divorce. Oh my word. This is becoming a bit too Tyler Perry for my palate. But at least Angela came in with the save amid all the commotion — she proves herself a meme machine, giving us yet another reaction moment in the dinner tableau, her head hung low, a tequila shot dangling from her fingertips, exhausted, as we all are.
#NewMusic from Chrisette Michele “Flower Mama”
“Flower Mamma” is a masterclass in vocal delivery and boundary-setting, wrapped in a mid-tempo, jazz-inflected soul groove. Lyrically, Michele explores the evolution from feeling vulnerable to stepping fully into self-possession and inner peace.
Reflecting on the profound emotional journey that fueled this new era of music, Michele shared on social media, “I just spent a year with my inner child. I let her say whatever she needed to say.”
This period of deep self-reflection translates directly into the record, which emphasizes the importance of protecting one’s personal space and energy. Michele makes it clear she has no room for outside negativity, drama, or “shade.” Instead, the song serves as a musical testament to self-preservation, healing, and emotional grounding, emphasizing a deep desire for alignment and tranquility.
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Musically, the track features crisp, striking percussion paired with smooth, melodic guitar chords and sweeping synth arrangements. Michele’s unmistakable, velvet-toned vocals effortlessly glide through the production, carrying the infectious bounce of the track. Her performance serves as a strong reminder of the timeless, elite songwriting and vocal power that initially launched her to the forefront of the contemporary soul movement.
The new single arrives as a welcome offering for fans who have been eagerly awaiting a new full-length era from the songstress. Over a career highlighted by massive, culture-defining hits like “Epiphany (I’m a Woman),” “A Couple of Forevers,” and “If I Have My Way,” Michele has continually proven her ability to speak directly to the hearts of soul purists. With “Flower Mamma,” she delivers a fresh, summer-ready anthem that feels both deeply nostalgic and perfectly modern.
“Flower Mamma” is available to stream and download now on all major digital streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
#HipHopNews: JAY-Z Cites Security Breach As Cause For Yankee Stadium Concert Delay
JAY-Z’s epic three-day residence at Yankee Stadium is the biggest story over the weekend. But a security breach during his final performance caused massive delays for fans attempting to enter the venue.
According to Eyewitness News (WABC-TV), “a large group breached security, pushing and shoving their way through checkpoints.” The commotion caused law enforcement to lock down the stadium.
JAY-Z took the stage to address the delay. “New York City, what’s up? So, let me explain the delay to you guys,” JAY-Z said. “It was like 10,000 people outside. And they closed all the doors, then somebody rushed the door. They closed the door. But [for the sake of] you guys’ safety and everybody’s safety outside—there’s 10,000 people outside—I didn’t wanna start music, and people get trampled.”
During the peak of the lockdown, officials completely halted all entry and exit while working to resolve the situation. Around 10 p.m., fans were finally permitted inside through a slow, meticulous screening process. Heightened security measures continued all night, with officers posted at every gate. Even celebrities like LeBron James and A$AP Rocky were stranded outside. Consequently, the concert—originally set for 8 p.m.—was severely delayed, and JAY-Z did not take the stage until roughly 12:20 a.m.
In response to the extreme delay, Roc Nation and Yankee Stadium released a joint statement following the show.
”The Yankees, Roc Nation, and Live Nation express our deep gratitude to the NYPD and to Yankee Stadium security personnel for their leadership and direction throughout the evening, putting the welfare of attendees above all other considerations.”
When JAY-Z reached the stage, he was at his best. Guests included Beyoncé, Rihanna, Usher, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Pusha T, Pharrell, and Jadakiss.
Jay-Z’s highly anticipated, three-night summer residency at Yankee Stadium celebrated the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. Performing to consecutive venue-record crowds of over 45,000 people each night, JAY-Z dedicated each performance to a different era of his discography.
The first two nights went off flawlessly as a star-studded hometown celebration. Beyoncé, Blue Ivey, Nas, Slick Rick, Eminem, and Alicia Keys all hit the stage on the first night.
According to Eyewitness News (WABC-TV), “a large group breached security, pushing and shoving their way through checkpoints.” The commotion caused law enforcement to lock down the stadium.
JAY-Z took the stage to address the delay. “New York City, what’s up? So, let me explain the delay to you guys,” JAY-Z said. “It was like 10,000 people outside. And they closed all the doors, then somebody rushed the door. They closed the door. But [for the sake of] you guys’ safety and everybody’s safety outside—there’s 10,000 people outside—I didn’t wanna start music, and people get trampled.”
During the peak of the lockdown, officials completely halted all entry and exit while working to resolve the situation. Around 10 p.m., fans were finally permitted inside through a slow, meticulous screening process. Heightened security measures continued all night, with officers posted at every gate. Even celebrities like LeBron James and A$AP Rocky were stranded outside. Consequently, the concert—originally set for 8 p.m.—was severely delayed, and JAY-Z did not take the stage until roughly 12:20 a.m.
In response to the extreme delay, Roc Nation and Yankee Stadium released a joint statement following the show.
”The Yankees, Roc Nation, and Live Nation express our deep gratitude to the NYPD and to Yankee Stadium security personnel for their leadership and direction throughout the evening, putting the welfare of attendees above all other considerations.”
When JAY-Z reached the stage, he was at his best. Guests included Beyoncé, Rihanna, Usher, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Pusha T, Pharrell, and Jadakiss.
Jay-Z’s highly anticipated, three-night summer residency at Yankee Stadium celebrated the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. Performing to consecutive venue-record crowds of over 45,000 people each night, JAY-Z dedicated each performance to a different era of his discography.
The first two nights went off flawlessly as a star-studded hometown celebration. Beyoncé, Blue Ivey, Nas, Slick Rick, Eminem, and Alicia Keys all hit the stage on the first night.
#IT'SOFFICIAL: Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' surpasses $1 billion
Can't beat it! The Michael Jackson movie has hit another milestone.
Michael has surpassed the $1 billion mark at the box office, becoming the first biopic to cross that threshold.
In June it claimed the title of highest-grossing biopic of all time, taking over from the Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer. It's also the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody, and the biggest film ever for Lionsgate.
"Audiences have embraced the film from the beginning, turning it into a unique cultural phenomenon in theaters around the world," Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said in a statement. "Their passion speaks to the enduring appeal of one of the greatest recording artists of all time, and it underscores the continued strength and vitality of the theatrical moviegoing experience."
Director Antoine Fuqua called the milestone "a deeply humbling moment."
"This achievement belongs to everyone who came together with a shared vision to honor one of the greatest artists the world has ever known," he continued in a statement. "I am profoundly grateful to the audiences around the globe who embraced this film, showed up in theaters, and connected with this story across generations and cultures. This historic milestone is a testament to the enduring power of cinema to bring us together, and it is a chapter in movie history I will never forget."
The movie, starring the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, debuted in April with an impressive $217 million globally.
Can't beat it! The Michael Jackson movie has hit another milestone.
Michael has surpassed the $1 billion mark at the box office, becoming the first biopic to cross that threshold.
In June it claimed the title of highest-grossing biopic of all time, taking over from the Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer. It's also the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody, and the biggest film ever for Lionsgate.
"Audiences have embraced the film from the beginning, turning it into a unique cultural phenomenon in theaters around the world," Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said in a statement. "Their passion speaks to the enduring appeal of one of the greatest recording artists of all time, and it underscores the continued strength and vitality of the theatrical moviegoing experience."
Director Antoine Fuqua called the milestone "a deeply humbling moment."
"This achievement belongs to everyone who came together with a shared vision to honor one of the greatest artists the world has ever known," he continued in a statement. "I am profoundly grateful to the audiences around the globe who embraced this film, showed up in theaters, and connected with this story across generations and cultures. This historic milestone is a testament to the enduring power of cinema to bring us together, and it is a chapter in movie history I will never forget."
The movie, starring the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, debuted in April with an impressive $217 million globally.
Legendary British Actor Sam Neill, of Jurassic Park’ fame, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, the actor who made Dr. Alan Grant a household name across three decades of Jurassic Park films, died Monday in Sydney, Australia, the New York Times reports. He was 78.
His family announced the news in a statement posted to Neill's social media feed. "It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia," the statement read. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life. The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free. They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent's Private Hospital for their incredible care."
No cause of death was given in the announcement.
Neill’s death came despite encouraging medical news earlier this year. In April, Neill had undergone CAR T-cell therapy as part of an Australian clinical trial, and subsequent scans had returned clear, according to The Guardian. That treatment followed a 2023 diagnosis of stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a blood cancer, which he'd discussed publicly in his memoir Did I Ever Tell You This?, published in March of that year. An initial round of chemotherapy had put the cancer into remission.
In the memoir, Neill reflected on what the illness had taught him. "I can't pretend that the last year hasn't had its dark moments," he wrote, per the Associated Press. "But those dark moments throw the light into sharp relief, you know, and have made me grateful for every day and immensely grateful for all my friends."
He had also allowed himself a note of characteristic dry humor about his prognosis: "I'm not afraid to die, but it would annoy me. Because I'd really like another decade or two..."
Neill's screen career spanned more than 150 credits and five decades. Born Nigel John Dermot Neill in 1947 in Omagh, Northern Ireland, he moved with his family to New Zealand at age seven, eventually settling in Dunedin. He took the name Sam at 12 after deciding, as he later put it, that "Nigel is an awkward fit in most circumstances."
His career launched with Sleeping Dogs (1977), the first New Zealand film to open in the United States, and widened with Gillian Armstrong's My Brilliant Career (1979). By the late 1980s, he was a fixture in international productions, appearing in Dead Calm alongside Nicole Kidman, The Hunt for Red October, and Jane Campion's The Piano, which took the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
It was Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park in 1993 that made Neill a global figure. The role of paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant, opposite Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough, had originally been offered to Harrison Ford. Neill skipped The Lost World but returned for Jurassic Park III in 2001 and again for Jurassic World Dominion in 2022, closing out the franchise alongside original co-stars Dern and Goldblum.
Dern paid tribute to Neill in a statement to Variety. "Sam was my beloved lifetime friend… He showed me the depths of loyalty, protectiveness and love always with the driest of wit. He was a true and noble gentleman, wrapped up in my dream leading man,” she said. I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant."
Neill’s television credits included the title role in the 1998 miniseries Merlin, which earned him an Emmy nomination, and two seasons as Major Chester Campbell in Peaky Blinders. He appeared alongside Annette Bening in the 2024 Peacock series Apples Never Fall. At the time of his death, he had completed work on the upcoming Legendary film Godzilla x Kong: Supernova.
He was a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, knighted in 2022, and had previously received an OBE and a DCNZM. Tributes arrived quickly from both nations he called home.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: "Sam Neill starred in so many beloved Australian stories and he earned a special place in Australian hearts. Wry and dry, thoughtful and laconic, Sam fought illness with the same dignity, humour and conviction that gave strength to his every performance."
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called him "one of the greats," adding, per the Associated Press: "For more than fifty years he took New Zealand stories to the world and his talents helped make our film industry into what it is today."
Neill is survived by four children and eight grandchildren. Alongside his film career, he founded the Two Paddocks vineyard in Central Otago, New Zealand, and was beloved online for posting photos of farm animals he had named after friends and collaborators, among them a chicken called Laura Dern, a duck named Kylie Minogue, and a cow going by Helena Bonham Carter.
His family announced the news in a statement posted to Neill's social media feed. "It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia," the statement read. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life. The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free. They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent's Private Hospital for their incredible care."
No cause of death was given in the announcement.
Neill’s death came despite encouraging medical news earlier this year. In April, Neill had undergone CAR T-cell therapy as part of an Australian clinical trial, and subsequent scans had returned clear, according to The Guardian. That treatment followed a 2023 diagnosis of stage three angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a blood cancer, which he'd discussed publicly in his memoir Did I Ever Tell You This?, published in March of that year. An initial round of chemotherapy had put the cancer into remission.
In the memoir, Neill reflected on what the illness had taught him. "I can't pretend that the last year hasn't had its dark moments," he wrote, per the Associated Press. "But those dark moments throw the light into sharp relief, you know, and have made me grateful for every day and immensely grateful for all my friends."
He had also allowed himself a note of characteristic dry humor about his prognosis: "I'm not afraid to die, but it would annoy me. Because I'd really like another decade or two..."
Neill's screen career spanned more than 150 credits and five decades. Born Nigel John Dermot Neill in 1947 in Omagh, Northern Ireland, he moved with his family to New Zealand at age seven, eventually settling in Dunedin. He took the name Sam at 12 after deciding, as he later put it, that "Nigel is an awkward fit in most circumstances."
His career launched with Sleeping Dogs (1977), the first New Zealand film to open in the United States, and widened with Gillian Armstrong's My Brilliant Career (1979). By the late 1980s, he was a fixture in international productions, appearing in Dead Calm alongside Nicole Kidman, The Hunt for Red October, and Jane Campion's The Piano, which took the Palme d'Or at Cannes.
It was Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park in 1993 that made Neill a global figure. The role of paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant, opposite Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Richard Attenborough, had originally been offered to Harrison Ford. Neill skipped The Lost World but returned for Jurassic Park III in 2001 and again for Jurassic World Dominion in 2022, closing out the franchise alongside original co-stars Dern and Goldblum.
Dern paid tribute to Neill in a statement to Variety. "Sam was my beloved lifetime friend… He showed me the depths of loyalty, protectiveness and love always with the driest of wit. He was a true and noble gentleman, wrapped up in my dream leading man,” she said. I will love you forever, Dr. Alan Grant."
Neill’s television credits included the title role in the 1998 miniseries Merlin, which earned him an Emmy nomination, and two seasons as Major Chester Campbell in Peaky Blinders. He appeared alongside Annette Bening in the 2024 Peacock series Apples Never Fall. At the time of his death, he had completed work on the upcoming Legendary film Godzilla x Kong: Supernova.
He was a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, knighted in 2022, and had previously received an OBE and a DCNZM. Tributes arrived quickly from both nations he called home.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: "Sam Neill starred in so many beloved Australian stories and he earned a special place in Australian hearts. Wry and dry, thoughtful and laconic, Sam fought illness with the same dignity, humour and conviction that gave strength to his every performance."
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called him "one of the greats," adding, per the Associated Press: "For more than fifty years he took New Zealand stories to the world and his talents helped make our film industry into what it is today."
Neill is survived by four children and eight grandchildren. Alongside his film career, he founded the Two Paddocks vineyard in Central Otago, New Zealand, and was beloved online for posting photos of farm animals he had named after friends and collaborators, among them a chicken called Laura Dern, a duck named Kylie Minogue, and a cow going by Helena Bonham Carter.
Mystikal Transferred To Maximum-Security Prison To Serve 20-Year Sentence
New Orleans rapper Mystikal will spend the next 20 years at Louisiana State Penitentiary which is nicknamed the “Alcatraz of the South”.
Michael Lawrence Tyler, better known as his stage name Mystikal, was arrested in 2022 for allegedly raping and choking a woman at his home in Prairieville, LA.
The victim said Tyler punched her, pulled braids out of her hair and forcibly raped her.
During the hearing, the victim stated she had been raped and tortured for hours. A medical exam later found her injuries were consistent with her statement.
“Once we got there [the hospital], we talked to the victim, who had some very visible injuries on her body, and she was very distraught,” said Donovan Jackson, spokesman for the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office per WAFB. “She talked with us, we interviewed her, and she was able to identify who the suspect was. And in this case, it was Michael Tyler, also known as Mystikal.”
Tyler was held in the Ascension Parish Jail following his arrest, according to jail records. He remained in custody without bond.
He was sentenced last month (June 2026) after entering a guilty plea, though he later attempted to file a motion to withdraw his plea.
Tyler will serve his 20-year sentence at Angola, America’s largest maximum-security prison, after the third-degree rape conviction.
The Louisiana rapper rose to national recognition in the 1990s and is known for his 2000 hit Shake (It Fast), which was nominated for a Grammy in the best rap solo performance category.
New Orleans rapper Mystikal will spend the next 20 years at Louisiana State Penitentiary which is nicknamed the “Alcatraz of the South”.
Michael Lawrence Tyler, better known as his stage name Mystikal, was arrested in 2022 for allegedly raping and choking a woman at his home in Prairieville, LA.
The victim said Tyler punched her, pulled braids out of her hair and forcibly raped her.
During the hearing, the victim stated she had been raped and tortured for hours. A medical exam later found her injuries were consistent with her statement.
“Once we got there [the hospital], we talked to the victim, who had some very visible injuries on her body, and she was very distraught,” said Donovan Jackson, spokesman for the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office per WAFB. “She talked with us, we interviewed her, and she was able to identify who the suspect was. And in this case, it was Michael Tyler, also known as Mystikal.”
Tyler was held in the Ascension Parish Jail following his arrest, according to jail records. He remained in custody without bond.
He was sentenced last month (June 2026) after entering a guilty plea, though he later attempted to file a motion to withdraw his plea.
Tyler will serve his 20-year sentence at Angola, America’s largest maximum-security prison, after the third-degree rape conviction.
The Louisiana rapper rose to national recognition in the 1990s and is known for his 2000 hit Shake (It Fast), which was nominated for a Grammy in the best rap solo performance category.
“Love & Hip Hop” Alum Tommie Lee Arrested At World Cup Match In Miami After Allegedly Sneaking Into Stadium
Tommie Lee recently found herself behind bars. The former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star was arrested over the weekend at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium after allegedly sneaking into a #WorldCup match between England and Norway without a ticket. According to court documents, she got in through an unauthorized east entrance and made her way to the 100-level seating before deputies detained her inside the venue.
She was booked on a third-degree felony charge of interfering with a sporting or entertainment event and released the next day after posting a $1,000 bond. Tommie was one of six people arrested and part of 19 total ejections during the match, which drew a crowd of more than 60,000.
Colin Kaepernick Did Not Sign Non-Disparagement Agreement With NFL, Sources Say Following Jay-Z Lyric
When Jay-Z took the stage for the opening night of his three-show run at Yankee Stadium, one lyric in particular quickly sparked conversation online.
During a freestyle segment, the rap icon referenced former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick, seemingly rapping that while Kaepernick accepted a settlement from the NFL, he allegedly had to sign a non-disparagement agreement as part of the deal. The line immediately reignited long-standing conversations surrounding Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL and criticism he faced after Roc Nation entered into its entertainment deal with the league in 2019.
However, according to a new report from TMZ Sports, sources with direct knowledge say Kaepernick never signed any agreement preventing him from publicly criticizing the NFL as part of his confidential settlement with the league. Sources reportedly maintain that no non-disparagement clause was included in the 2019 resolution of Kaepernick’s collusion grievance against NFL owners.
The report also points to Kaepernick’s public comments and social media activity over the years, noting that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback has continued speaking out about his inability to land another NFL opportunity since last playing in the league in 2016. According to sources, those comments likely would not have been possible if such a clause had existed. (TMZ)
Jay-Z has not publicly addressed the report disputing his lyrics, and details surrounding Kaepernick’s settlement with the NFL remain confidential. The billionaire mogul previously defended his NFL partnership, arguing that it created opportunities for social justice initiatives while critics accused him of moving on from Kaepernick’s protest movement too quickly.
When Jay-Z took the stage for the opening night of his three-show run at Yankee Stadium, one lyric in particular quickly sparked conversation online.
During a freestyle segment, the rap icon referenced former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick, seemingly rapping that while Kaepernick accepted a settlement from the NFL, he allegedly had to sign a non-disparagement agreement as part of the deal. The line immediately reignited long-standing conversations surrounding Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL and criticism he faced after Roc Nation entered into its entertainment deal with the league in 2019.
However, according to a new report from TMZ Sports, sources with direct knowledge say Kaepernick never signed any agreement preventing him from publicly criticizing the NFL as part of his confidential settlement with the league. Sources reportedly maintain that no non-disparagement clause was included in the 2019 resolution of Kaepernick’s collusion grievance against NFL owners.
The report also points to Kaepernick’s public comments and social media activity over the years, noting that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback has continued speaking out about his inability to land another NFL opportunity since last playing in the league in 2016. According to sources, those comments likely would not have been possible if such a clause had existed. (TMZ)
Jay-Z has not publicly addressed the report disputing his lyrics, and details surrounding Kaepernick’s settlement with the NFL remain confidential. The billionaire mogul previously defended his NFL partnership, arguing that it created opportunities for social justice initiatives while critics accused him of moving on from Kaepernick’s protest movement too quickly.
Home Run Derby Brings Back the Big Swing With New Format for Philly Showdown
The Home Run Derby is changing the way baseball’s biggest sluggers will chase the long ball this year, trading in the familiar countdown clock for a format built around pure power.
The T-Mobile Home Run Derby heads to Philadelphia with eight hitters ready to compete for a $1 million prize, including reigning home run leader Kyle Schwarber, 2018 Derby champion Bryce Harper, and rising stars like Junior Caminero. The event will stream live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET.
Instead of racing against time, players will have a set number of swings in each round, putting the focus on every opportunity to launch a ball into the seats. The opening round will give each competitor 20 swings, with the top four advancing to the semifinals before the final showdown determines the winner.
Schwarber enters the competition as the betting favorite at +330, adding another layer of excitement with the Phillies slugger competing in front of a hometown crowd. Harper’s return also adds star power to an event that has long been one of MLB’s most anticipated showcases.
The format shift has already sparked debate among baseball fans and analysts who have grown accustomed to the fast-paced nature of the Derby. ESPN’s Jeff Passan questioned whether removing the clock could change the energy that has made the event such a spectacle.
With a lineup featuring established stars and young power hitters, this year’s Derby is designed to highlight the most thrilling part of the game: watching elite hitters try to send baseballs soaring. Whether the new approach creates a fresh experience or takes away some of the pressure-filled moments that defined past competitions will be decided once the swings begin in Philadelphia.
The T-Mobile Home Run Derby heads to Philadelphia with eight hitters ready to compete for a $1 million prize, including reigning home run leader Kyle Schwarber, 2018 Derby champion Bryce Harper, and rising stars like Junior Caminero. The event will stream live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET.
Instead of racing against time, players will have a set number of swings in each round, putting the focus on every opportunity to launch a ball into the seats. The opening round will give each competitor 20 swings, with the top four advancing to the semifinals before the final showdown determines the winner.
Schwarber enters the competition as the betting favorite at +330, adding another layer of excitement with the Phillies slugger competing in front of a hometown crowd. Harper’s return also adds star power to an event that has long been one of MLB’s most anticipated showcases.
The format shift has already sparked debate among baseball fans and analysts who have grown accustomed to the fast-paced nature of the Derby. ESPN’s Jeff Passan questioned whether removing the clock could change the energy that has made the event such a spectacle.
With a lineup featuring established stars and young power hitters, this year’s Derby is designed to highlight the most thrilling part of the game: watching elite hitters try to send baseballs soaring. Whether the new approach creates a fresh experience or takes away some of the pressure-filled moments that defined past competitions will be decided once the swings begin in Philadelphia.
Nicki Minaj Gets Sued By Her Own Lawyers Over Massive Unpaid Bill
Nicki Minaj’s getting sued by the lawyers who were supposed to help her, claiming she owes nearly a quarter million in unpaid legal fees from 2024.
Nicki Minaj is getting hit with another lawsuit over unpaid bills, and this time it’s her own lawyers coming after her
Law firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP filed suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court claiming the rapper owes $229,541 for legal work they did back in 2024.
The firm represented her in a copyright infringement case, and now they’re saying she’s ghosting them on the bill.
Here’s where it gets worse. According to TMZ, Nicki never responded to the lawsuit, which means the court entered a default against her.
That’s basically the legal equivalent of not showing up to the fight. A hearing’s scheduled for September where the judge will decide whether to enter a default judgment, which would mean the firm wins by default without even having to prove their case in court.
This isn’t her first rodeo with money troubles.
Back in March, a production company sued her for $275,000 over concert-related debt that she allegedly refused to pay.
Before that, she was dealing with a $10 million lawsuit from someone claiming to be a stalker, which she finally settled in June.
The pattern’s becoming hard to ignore.
What makes this situation different is that it’s not some random vendor or production company anymore. These are the lawyers who were supposed to be protecting her interests in court.
When your own legal team is suing you for non-payment, that sends a message about how things are being handled behind the scenes. .
The firm’s basically saying they did the work, sent the bills, and got nothing but silence in return.
The bigger picture here shows a pattern of financial disputes piling up.
She’s faced multiple six-figure lawsuits in recent months, and each one represents a different area of her business and legal life. Whether it’s concert promoters, production companies, or now her own attorneys, the common thread is unpaid money and unresponsive communication.
The court hearing in September will be the next major moment in this case, and if the default judgment goes through, Nicki could be looking at owing the full amount plus legal fees and court costs.
Nicki Minaj’s getting sued by the lawyers who were supposed to help her, claiming she owes nearly a quarter million in unpaid legal fees from 2024.
Nicki Minaj is getting hit with another lawsuit over unpaid bills, and this time it’s her own lawyers coming after her
Law firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP filed suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court claiming the rapper owes $229,541 for legal work they did back in 2024.
The firm represented her in a copyright infringement case, and now they’re saying she’s ghosting them on the bill.
Here’s where it gets worse. According to TMZ, Nicki never responded to the lawsuit, which means the court entered a default against her.
That’s basically the legal equivalent of not showing up to the fight. A hearing’s scheduled for September where the judge will decide whether to enter a default judgment, which would mean the firm wins by default without even having to prove their case in court.
This isn’t her first rodeo with money troubles.
Back in March, a production company sued her for $275,000 over concert-related debt that she allegedly refused to pay.
Before that, she was dealing with a $10 million lawsuit from someone claiming to be a stalker, which she finally settled in June.
The pattern’s becoming hard to ignore.
What makes this situation different is that it’s not some random vendor or production company anymore. These are the lawyers who were supposed to be protecting her interests in court.
When your own legal team is suing you for non-payment, that sends a message about how things are being handled behind the scenes. .
The firm’s basically saying they did the work, sent the bills, and got nothing but silence in return.
The bigger picture here shows a pattern of financial disputes piling up.
She’s faced multiple six-figure lawsuits in recent months, and each one represents a different area of her business and legal life. Whether it’s concert promoters, production companies, or now her own attorneys, the common thread is unpaid money and unresponsive communication.
The court hearing in September will be the next major moment in this case, and if the default judgment goes through, Nicki could be looking at owing the full amount plus legal fees and court costs.
Zahara Jolie Takes Out Newspaper Ad to Drop ‘Pitt’ Surname as Part of Petition
Zahara Marley Jolie, the oldest adopted daughter of actress Angelina Jolie, has further publicized her intention to change her surname.
The 21-year-old Spelman graduate has taken out a newspaper advertisement as part of her legal petition to drop "Pitt" and be recognized legally as Zahara Marley Jolie, according to TMZ. The bid appears in Los Angeles Daily Journal and has been published concurrently for four weeks as a mandatory step under California law.
From 2014 to 2024, Jolie was married to actor Brad Pitt, whom she began dating shortly after they filmed 2004 action movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The couple share three biological children, in addition to three adopted children, including Zahara.
Zahara signed her petition on April 28 in the Los Angeles Superior Court, days after her brother Maddox, 24, had filed a similar request. She is scheduled to appear before a judge on September 28.
Zahara had already been going by Jolie informally before pursuing the legal route. At her Spelman College commencement on May 17, her name was called as "Zahara Marley Jolie" when she accepted her diploma, though the printed program still listed the hyphenated form.
Zahara joins a majority of her other siblings who have distanced themselves from their father's surname. Maddox's name change was requested in May to be referred to as Maddox Chivan Jolie. Shiloh, 20, completed he same California process in 2024 and goes by Shiloh Jolie. Vivienne, 15, used "Vivienne Jolie" in the Playbill for the Broadway production of The Outsiders in May 2024, and Knox was listed as Knox Jolie on his diploma from Fusion Academy.
A source close to Pitt alleged TMZ that the Maria star is purposely causing distance between her ex-husband and children.
The 21-year-old Spelman graduate has taken out a newspaper advertisement as part of her legal petition to drop "Pitt" and be recognized legally as Zahara Marley Jolie, according to TMZ. The bid appears in Los Angeles Daily Journal and has been published concurrently for four weeks as a mandatory step under California law.
From 2014 to 2024, Jolie was married to actor Brad Pitt, whom she began dating shortly after they filmed 2004 action movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The couple share three biological children, in addition to three adopted children, including Zahara.
Zahara signed her petition on April 28 in the Los Angeles Superior Court, days after her brother Maddox, 24, had filed a similar request. She is scheduled to appear before a judge on September 28.
Zahara had already been going by Jolie informally before pursuing the legal route. At her Spelman College commencement on May 17, her name was called as "Zahara Marley Jolie" when she accepted her diploma, though the printed program still listed the hyphenated form.
Zahara joins a majority of her other siblings who have distanced themselves from their father's surname. Maddox's name change was requested in May to be referred to as Maddox Chivan Jolie. Shiloh, 20, completed he same California process in 2024 and goes by Shiloh Jolie. Vivienne, 15, used "Vivienne Jolie" in the Playbill for the Broadway production of The Outsiders in May 2024, and Knox was listed as Knox Jolie on his diploma from Fusion Academy.
A source close to Pitt alleged TMZ that the Maria star is purposely causing distance between her ex-husband and children.
Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ Opens at No. 1, But Misses Expectations at the Box Office
Moana is not impressing at the box office. Disney’s live-action remake of the 2016 animated original brought in $43 million in its opening weekend at the North American box office.
While that was enough to put it at No. 1 on the box office, it also lands among the lowest openings of all time among Disney’s live-action remakes, per Variety.
It also faces a steep uphill battle to turn a profit, as it cost an estimated $250 million in production, not including marketing. It was projected to bring in $60-65 million stateside, meaning it underperformed even compared to estimations.
The live-action Moana also brought in $52 million overseas, for a total launch of $95 million.
In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Laga’aia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
Last year’s Snow White live-action remake started at $42 million.
Variety also reports that Moana “could lose around $100 million for the studio in its theatrical run.”
Moana is not impressing at the box office. Disney’s live-action remake of the 2016 animated original brought in $43 million in its opening weekend at the North American box office.
While that was enough to put it at No. 1 on the box office, it also lands among the lowest openings of all time among Disney’s live-action remakes, per Variety.
It also faces a steep uphill battle to turn a profit, as it cost an estimated $250 million in production, not including marketing. It was projected to bring in $60-65 million stateside, meaning it underperformed even compared to estimations.
The live-action Moana also brought in $52 million overseas, for a total launch of $95 million.
In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Laga’aia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
Last year’s Snow White live-action remake started at $42 million.
Variety also reports that Moana “could lose around $100 million for the studio in its theatrical run.”
‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Movie in the Works at Paramount With Wes Craven Estate’s Blessing
A new Nightmare is coming! Paramount Pictures has inked a deal to make a film based off the original screenplay of Wes Craven‘s A Nightmare on Elm Street, according to a new report Monday (July 18) from THR.
The iconic slasher series stars Freddy Krueger (a role originated by Robert Englund), the knife-gloved serial killer who stalks teens in their dreams.
The new movie will come from Paramount’s new genre label Paramount Primal. It’s being licensed from the Craven estate, including the late director’s widow Iya Labunka and his son Jonathan Craven.
“We look forward to bringing the world of Wes Craven’s Nightmare on Elm Street to a new and completely engaged generation of fans,” said Iya in a statement.
“We know that Wes would have been thrilled to see how horror is taking its long overdue place in the cultural canon. We can’t wait for all of us to sit together in a dark theatre – around the campfire of today – as the next chapter of the Nightmare story unfolds.”
“We can’t remember a time before we were fans of Wes Craven. The fact that Iya and Jonathan have entrusted us with this opportunity to help usher a new story into this world is an honor beyond words. We look forward to working alongside them to bring a terrifying new nightmare to audiences everywhere, and to welcome Freddy home,” added Paramount producers J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.
There are still no details about what the new movie would be about, but it has been described as being “set in the world of A Nightmare on Elm Street, based on the original screenplay.” Stay tuned!
The iconic slasher series stars Freddy Krueger (a role originated by Robert Englund), the knife-gloved serial killer who stalks teens in their dreams.
The new movie will come from Paramount’s new genre label Paramount Primal. It’s being licensed from the Craven estate, including the late director’s widow Iya Labunka and his son Jonathan Craven.
“We look forward to bringing the world of Wes Craven’s Nightmare on Elm Street to a new and completely engaged generation of fans,” said Iya in a statement.
“We know that Wes would have been thrilled to see how horror is taking its long overdue place in the cultural canon. We can’t wait for all of us to sit together in a dark theatre – around the campfire of today – as the next chapter of the Nightmare story unfolds.”
“We can’t remember a time before we were fans of Wes Craven. The fact that Iya and Jonathan have entrusted us with this opportunity to help usher a new story into this world is an honor beyond words. We look forward to working alongside them to bring a terrifying new nightmare to audiences everywhere, and to welcome Freddy home,” added Paramount producers J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.
There are still no details about what the new movie would be about, but it has been described as being “set in the world of A Nightmare on Elm Street, based on the original screenplay.” Stay tuned!
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