Fresh off working with Lana Del Rey on “Tough,” Quavo has collaborated with another L-named rock star, this time Lenny Kravitz, who updates his hit “Fly Away” for the new single “Fly.”
The pair, who connected earlier this year when Quavo honored Kravitz at a Black Music Collective event, also dropped a Jake Nava-directed music video for the track:
At that Bmc tribute to Kravitz, Quavo was among the artists — along with George Clinton, Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White, and Andrew Watt, one of the producers on “Fly” — who performed “Fly Away,...
The pair, who connected earlier this year when Quavo honored Kravitz at a Black Music Collective event, also dropped a Jake Nava-directed music video for the track:
At that Bmc tribute to Kravitz, Quavo was among the artists — along with George Clinton, Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White, and Andrew Watt, one of the producers on “Fly” — who performed “Fly Away,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Takeoff will be posthumously featured on Ty Dolla $ign and Kanye West’s upcoming album, Vultures 2, Rolling Stone can confirm.
Along with including a verse from the late Migos rapper, the track, tentatively titled “Let Me Chill Out,” will feature Rich the Kid and NBA Youngboy and is set to be one of the “highlight tracks” of the ¥$ record, according to the source.
During an interview with Justin Laboy on The Download over the weekend, West revealed that the album — a followup to Vultures 1 from February — will come out on...
Along with including a verse from the late Migos rapper, the track, tentatively titled “Let Me Chill Out,” will feature Rich the Kid and NBA Youngboy and is set to be one of the “highlight tracks” of the ¥$ record, according to the source.
During an interview with Justin Laboy on The Download over the weekend, West revealed that the album — a followup to Vultures 1 from February — will come out on...
- 4/24/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Quavo continues the rollout for his new album, Rocket Power, with another new music video, this time for his hard-hitting, emotionally raw track, “11.11.”
The video finds Quavo performing the song and driving an Atv through a thick forest, the simple premise accentuated with some glitchy visual effects. Like many songs on Rocket Power, “11.11” finds Quavo grieving his late bandmate and nephew Takeoff: “How I look tryna dance with the devil, got ice in my cross and my dad was a reverend,” he raps at one point. “I watched my brother Takeoff go to heaven,...
The video finds Quavo performing the song and driving an Atv through a thick forest, the simple premise accentuated with some glitchy visual effects. Like many songs on Rocket Power, “11.11” finds Quavo grieving his late bandmate and nephew Takeoff: “How I look tryna dance with the devil, got ice in my cross and my dad was a reverend,” he raps at one point. “I watched my brother Takeoff go to heaven,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Quavo gathers with family, friends, and fans to celebrate the life of his late Migos bandmate Takeoff in the new music video for “Hold Me.”
The video largely features scenes from a memorial gathering in Atlanta, where Quavo and co. — all wearing shirts emblazoned with Takeoff’s face — reminisce and set off sky lanterns. In the second half, Quavo hops over the Atlantic and lands in Paris, where he meets fans, shows off some new merch, and performs for a massive crowd.
“Hold Me” appears on Quavo’s new album,...
The video largely features scenes from a memorial gathering in Atlanta, where Quavo and co. — all wearing shirts emblazoned with Takeoff’s face — reminisce and set off sky lanterns. In the second half, Quavo hops over the Atlantic and lands in Paris, where he meets fans, shows off some new merch, and performs for a massive crowd.
“Hold Me” appears on Quavo’s new album,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Migos rapper Quavo has released his second solo album, Rocket Power, which includes two tracks with his late bandmate Takeoff.
It is Quavo’s first full-length release since Takeoff was fatally shot outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley in 2022. The pair join forces on the tracks “Patty Cake” and “Back Where It Begins”, which also features Future.
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Rocket Power was scheduled to be released two weeks ago, but was delayed to “run some more tests before the rocket is ready to launch,” Quavo wrote on Instagram.
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Little was known about the album prior to its release. In late May, Quavo teased Rocket Power on Instagram, writing, “This album is for the Rocket our...
It is Quavo’s first full-length release since Takeoff was fatally shot outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley in 2022. The pair join forces on the tracks “Patty Cake” and “Back Where It Begins”, which also features Future.
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Rocket Power was scheduled to be released two weeks ago, but was delayed to “run some more tests before the rocket is ready to launch,” Quavo wrote on Instagram.
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Little was known about the album prior to its release. In late May, Quavo teased Rocket Power on Instagram, writing, “This album is for the Rocket our...
- 8/18/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Quavo stopped by Toosii’s concert in Atlanta last night to join the rapper for a rendition of “Hotel Lobby.” The sold-out show, at Atlanta’s The Tabernacle, also featured special guests Rob49, Jacquees, and Hunxho.
“Hotel Lobby” comes off Quavo and Takeoff’s 2022 LP Only Built for Infinity Links. When the track was released last May, the pair’s Migos bandmate Offset was notably absent. Due to Takeoff’s murder last year, Quavo hasn’t had many opportunities to perform the song live, making last night’s rendition especially poignant.
“Hotel Lobby” comes off Quavo and Takeoff’s 2022 LP Only Built for Infinity Links. When the track was released last May, the pair’s Migos bandmate Offset was notably absent. Due to Takeoff’s murder last year, Quavo hasn’t had many opportunities to perform the song live, making last night’s rendition especially poignant.
- 8/17/2023
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Atlanta Braves fans have been spoiled this season. With 77 wins, the team is maintaining its top position in the National League East, which includes last night’s victory over the New York Yankees. The Braves haven’t really needed a ton of luck lately, but it couldn’t have hurt that Quavo got the audience amped up ahead of the game with a surprise performance that previewed music from his forthcoming solo album Rocket Power, out Friday.
“If you ready for the Braves let me get a ‘Yes sir!’” Quavo yelled out to the crowd.
“If you ready for the Braves let me get a ‘Yes sir!’” Quavo yelled out to the crowd.
- 8/16/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
In a vulnerable and wide-ranging interview posted to his YouTube channel, Migos rapper Quavo revealed how burdensome and hopeful life has been since the murder of his bandmate and nephew, Takeoff, last November. Quavo’s first album since Takeoff’s death, Rocket Power, is out on August 4, and during the interview, he announced that his album will feature a few previously unreleased verses of Takeoff’s, whom he affectionately calls “Take.” But he revealed that he limited the inclusion of Takeoff’s verses because a posthumous album from the innovative Mc is on the way.
- 7/28/2023
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
Quavo is aiming to “turn tragedy into triumph” with a new album, Rocket Power, set to arrive Aug. 4.
The Migos rapper announced the album with a 90-second trailer that finds him alone in a desert, watching a rocket ship launch while holding up his late bandmate Takeoff’s rocket ship chain. The song includes a bit of new music, with a chorus in which Quavo proclaims, “It’s all love, yeah it’s all love/I guess we got to be together in this small world.”
Rocket Power will be...
The Migos rapper announced the album with a 90-second trailer that finds him alone in a desert, watching a rocket ship launch while holding up his late bandmate Takeoff’s rocket ship chain. The song includes a bit of new music, with a chorus in which Quavo proclaims, “It’s all love, yeah it’s all love/I guess we got to be together in this small world.”
Rocket Power will be...
- 7/21/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
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Aaron Carter died on Nov. 5, 2022, at age 34. Reps for Aaron did not respond to Popsugar's request for comment at the time, but People reported that the singer was found dead in his home in Lancaster, CA. TMZ was the first to report the news. On April 18, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled that Aaron's death was an accident caused by his drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam.
Aaron rose to fame in the late '90s and early '00s when he began touring alongside his older brother, Nick Carter, who is a member of the Backstreet Boys. He released his debut self-titled album in 1997 at the age of 9 and became a certified pop star in 2000 with the release of his hit song "I Want Candy."
From there, Aaron began to branch out into acting, appearing in episodes of hit teen shows like "Lizzie McGuire,...
Aaron Carter died on Nov. 5, 2022, at age 34. Reps for Aaron did not respond to Popsugar's request for comment at the time, but People reported that the singer was found dead in his home in Lancaster, CA. TMZ was the first to report the news. On April 18, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner ruled that Aaron's death was an accident caused by his drowning after inhaling difluoroethane and taking alprazolam.
Aaron rose to fame in the late '90s and early '00s when he began touring alongside his older brother, Nick Carter, who is a member of the Backstreet Boys. He released his debut self-titled album in 1997 at the age of 9 and became a certified pop star in 2000 with the release of his hit song "I Want Candy."
From there, Aaron began to branch out into acting, appearing in episodes of hit teen shows like "Lizzie McGuire,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Four months after Takeoff’s untimely death, his uncle and Migos groupmate Quavo are continuing to honor the late star. On Friday, the rapper released the song “Honey Bun,” dedicated to Takeoff.
A video accompanied the new song and features Quavo rapping from inside a vault filled with money and paperwork. “How can I come outside without no mask on?/They want to see my emotions,” raps the artist while wearing a black mask covering half his face. “I ain’t smiling at all/I bought a bulletproof Humvee it can take down a wall.
A video accompanied the new song and features Quavo rapping from inside a vault filled with money and paperwork. “How can I come outside without no mask on?/They want to see my emotions,” raps the artist while wearing a black mask covering half his face. “I ain’t smiling at all/I bought a bulletproof Humvee it can take down a wall.
- 3/31/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Veteran actor Denise Dowse, who is best known for her roles as vice principal Yvonne Teasley on "Beverley Hills 90210," scientist Dr. Olivia Biggs in "Bio-Dome," and Judge Rebecca Damsen on "The Guardian," died on August 13, 2022. More recently, Dowse is probably most recognizable as Dr. Rhonda Pine in the award-winning HBO dramedy "Insecure" from Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore.
Dowse's sister Tracey kept fans informed about the 64-year-old's condition when she was admitted to the hospital after contracting a virulent form of meningitis that resulted in a coma. A few days later, an update was released via Instagram breaking the news of the actor's passing:
It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life. Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my very best friend and final family member.
Dowse's sister Tracey kept fans informed about the 64-year-old's condition when she was admitted to the hospital after contracting a virulent form of meningitis that resulted in a coma. A few days later, an update was released via Instagram breaking the news of the actor's passing:
It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life. Denise Yvonne Dowse was the most amazing sister, a consummate, illustrious actress, mentor and director. She was my very best friend and final family member.
- 8/14/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Denise Dowse, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ And ‘Insecure’ Actress, Dies At 64 After Battle With Meningitis
Actress Denise Dowse, known for her roles in “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Insecure”, has died. She a was 64.
Denise’s sister, Tracey, shared the sad news in a post on Instagram, writing, “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life.”
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Tracy added, “Denise loved all of you. I know that she is watching over us with all the love she has.”
In recent days, Denise had been in a coma while she battle meningitis.
Last week, her sister confirmed her condition to Et, saying, “Yes, she is still in a coma. We are hopeful that she will come out of this soon.”
In a post to Denise’s Instagram page this week, Tracey released a statement on Denise’s coma...
Denise’s sister, Tracey, shared the sad news in a post on Instagram, writing, “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform everyone that my sister, Denise Dowse has gone forward to meet our family in eternal life.”
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Tracy added, “Denise loved all of you. I know that she is watching over us with all the love she has.”
In recent days, Denise had been in a coma while she battle meningitis.
Last week, her sister confirmed her condition to Et, saying, “Yes, she is still in a coma. We are hopeful that she will come out of this soon.”
In a post to Denise’s Instagram page this week, Tracey released a statement on Denise’s coma...
- 8/14/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation are further aligning under president of animation Ramsey Naito with a pair of major executive moves.
Latifa Ouaou has been named executive vice president of movies and global franchises for Paramount Animation and the Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Ouaou will oversee theatricals and streaming film content across both Paramount and Nickelodeon.
On the series side, Eryk Casemiro has been promoted to executive vice president global series content for Nickelodeon Animation. Casemiro will oversee animation series content for preschool and kids ages 6-11 across all formats and platforms for Nickelodeon Animation Studio.
“Latifa has an incredible resume and an incredible reputation,” Naito says. “The community knows her and loves her. She’s a talent magnet. She has great taste in material. And she really has worked in so many aspects of animation that she can really see a movie through from development through production. She’s just really topnotch.
Latifa Ouaou has been named executive vice president of movies and global franchises for Paramount Animation and the Nickelodeon Animation Studio. Ouaou will oversee theatricals and streaming film content across both Paramount and Nickelodeon.
On the series side, Eryk Casemiro has been promoted to executive vice president global series content for Nickelodeon Animation. Casemiro will oversee animation series content for preschool and kids ages 6-11 across all formats and platforms for Nickelodeon Animation Studio.
“Latifa has an incredible resume and an incredible reputation,” Naito says. “The community knows her and loves her. She’s a talent magnet. She has great taste in material. And she really has worked in so many aspects of animation that she can really see a movie through from development through production. She’s just really topnotch.
- 1/20/2022
- by Terry Flores
- Variety Film + TV
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It has been over 25 years since The Little Rascals first premiered. The 1994 version of the film is a remake of the original TV shorts that came out in the 1950s. Since the film is still popular today, many fans wonder where their faves are now and where their careers took them.
For some of the stars, their roles were the start of a big acting career but that's not the same for everyone. Some actors even left the industry altogether. Here's where the cast is now.
Bug Hall is married with five kids.Instagram/@bug_hall
A lot of the stars of The Little Rascals are still acting, and you may recognize them from some well-known projects. Brandon "Bug" Hall was one of them, until he took a vow of poverty and now lives on a farm with his wife, Jill, and their five daughters.
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It has been over 25 years since The Little Rascals first premiered. The 1994 version of the film is a remake of the original TV shorts that came out in the 1950s. Since the film is still popular today, many fans wonder where their faves are now and where their careers took them.
For some of the stars, their roles were the start of a big acting career but that's not the same for everyone. Some actors even left the industry altogether. Here's where the cast is now.
Bug Hall is married with five kids.Instagram/@bug_hall
A lot of the stars of The Little Rascals are still acting, and you may recognize them from some well-known projects. Brandon "Bug" Hall was one of them, until he took a vow of poverty and now lives on a farm with his wife, Jill, and their five daughters.
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- 4/14/2021
- by Kori Williams
- Distractify
When ViacomCBS recently announced the slate of programming that would be coming to Paramount+, the rebranded streaming service formerly known as CBS All Access, the media conglomerate touted a rebooted version of the beloved Nickelodeon classic Rugrats. Described as a “reimagining of the classic ‘90s hit,” the new Rugrats will feature the voice cast from the original 1991 animated series, but present the babies in a brand-new, three-dimensional CG style.
“Rugrats is one of the most iconic cartoons recognized by fans around the globe, and this original version is one we are taking great care and pride in creating for a brand-new audience,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation. “Having the voice cast behind these special characters come together is one of the essential pieces to making the show recognizable and we can’t wait to watch this talented group bring them to life again.”
Rugrats is not the only Nickelodeon...
“Rugrats is one of the most iconic cartoons recognized by fans around the globe, and this original version is one we are taking great care and pride in creating for a brand-new audience,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation. “Having the voice cast behind these special characters come together is one of the essential pieces to making the show recognizable and we can’t wait to watch this talented group bring them to life again.”
Rugrats is not the only Nickelodeon...
- 3/1/2021
- by Nick Harley
- Den of Geek
Michael Bloom, senior vice president of unscripted and specials for TBS and TNT, is departing the networks.
In doing so, Bloom will launch his own production company, Bongo Pictures. Bloom and Bongo will have a first-look deal with WarnerMedia Entertainment.
“Michael is one of the true industry pros in the non-fiction space and has been pivotal in reshaping our unscripted business,” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer for HBO Max and president of TNT, TBS, and truTV. “Thankfully he will continue to be a part of our next major unscripted push through this new venture.”
Bloom led the recent relaunch of nonfiction programming for TNT and TBS. Among the show’s developed during his tenure were James Corden’s “Drop the Mic,” “Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild,” and “Chasing The Cure with Ann Curry.” He also worked on the upcoming series “The Misery Index” starring The Impractical Jokers and Jameela Jamil,...
In doing so, Bloom will launch his own production company, Bongo Pictures. Bloom and Bongo will have a first-look deal with WarnerMedia Entertainment.
“Michael is one of the true industry pros in the non-fiction space and has been pivotal in reshaping our unscripted business,” said Kevin Reilly, chief content officer for HBO Max and president of TNT, TBS, and truTV. “Thankfully he will continue to be a part of our next major unscripted push through this new venture.”
Bloom led the recent relaunch of nonfiction programming for TNT and TBS. Among the show’s developed during his tenure were James Corden’s “Drop the Mic,” “Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild,” and “Chasing The Cure with Ann Curry.” He also worked on the upcoming series “The Misery Index” starring The Impractical Jokers and Jameela Jamil,...
- 10/8/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Michael Bloom, Svp Unscripted Series and Specials for TNT and TBS, is exiting the networks after more than three years. He is launching a Los Angeles-based production company, Bongo Pictures, which has a first-look deal with WarnerMedia Entertainment. There is no word yet on his replacement.
Bloom, a 20-year industry veteran, oversaw the creative development and production of unscripted content across all platforms for both TBS and TNT. During his tenure, he shepherded the launches of such series as James Corden’s Drop the Mic, Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild and Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry; as well as the upcoming The Misery Index starring The Impractical Jokers troupe and Jameela Jamil, and Shaquille O’Neal’s Shaq Life among others.
“Michael is one of the true industry pros in the nonfiction space and has been pivotal in reshaping our unscripted business,” said Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer,...
Bloom, a 20-year industry veteran, oversaw the creative development and production of unscripted content across all platforms for both TBS and TNT. During his tenure, he shepherded the launches of such series as James Corden’s Drop the Mic, Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild and Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry; as well as the upcoming The Misery Index starring The Impractical Jokers troupe and Jameela Jamil, and Shaquille O’Neal’s Shaq Life among others.
“Michael is one of the true industry pros in the nonfiction space and has been pivotal in reshaping our unscripted business,” said Kevin Reilly, Chief Content Officer,...
- 10/8/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
As the makeover of Nickelodeon continues, two key executive hires have been announced. Jenny Wall is joining the Viacom-owned network as Chief Marketing Officer and Eryk Casemiro as Svp of Nickelodeon Preschool.
As Cmo, Wall will be responsible for all on and off-air consumer marketing, brand creative and content launches across all of the network’s platforms. That roster includes digital, social and direct-to-consumer, including Nicktoons, TeenNick, Nick at Nite and Noggin. She will report to Nickelodeon chief Brian Robbins and be based in New York.
“Jenny is a dynamic innovator who knows how to create cultural moments that connect content and audiences,” Robbins said. “As Nickelodeon focuses its efforts to expanding onto new platforms and building our audience, Jenny’s creative instincts and strategic planning will further add to our momentum.”
As head of the preschool division, Casemiro will spearhead preschool production and development across all formats and platforms spanning digital,...
As Cmo, Wall will be responsible for all on and off-air consumer marketing, brand creative and content launches across all of the network’s platforms. That roster includes digital, social and direct-to-consumer, including Nicktoons, TeenNick, Nick at Nite and Noggin. She will report to Nickelodeon chief Brian Robbins and be based in New York.
“Jenny is a dynamic innovator who knows how to create cultural moments that connect content and audiences,” Robbins said. “As Nickelodeon focuses its efforts to expanding onto new platforms and building our audience, Jenny’s creative instincts and strategic planning will further add to our momentum.”
As head of the preschool division, Casemiro will spearhead preschool production and development across all formats and platforms spanning digital,...
- 7/22/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Arlene Klasky has signed with CAA at a time when her beloved Rugrats franchise is being relaunched.
Nickelodeon is bringing the animated series back with a 26-episode order on which Klasky will serve as Ep. Concurrently, Paramount Players is developing a Rugrats live action/animated hybrid with Klasky as a producer.
Klasky won three-time Daytime Emmy Awards for Rugrats, which she co-created, and counts 12 Primetime Emmy noms overall for the animated series which she executive produced including As Told by Ginger and Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man. Rugrats ran for nine seasons and nearly 200 episodes from 1991 to 2004 and was spun off into a successful film trilogy which grossed close to $300M worldwide. The first Rugrats Movie was the first non-Disney animated film to gross $100 million domestically, while its soundtrack went platinum.
Klasky went on to co-create other hit shows for Nickelodeon such as Rocket Power, The Wild Thornberrys (she...
Nickelodeon is bringing the animated series back with a 26-episode order on which Klasky will serve as Ep. Concurrently, Paramount Players is developing a Rugrats live action/animated hybrid with Klasky as a producer.
Klasky won three-time Daytime Emmy Awards for Rugrats, which she co-created, and counts 12 Primetime Emmy noms overall for the animated series which she executive produced including As Told by Ginger and Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man. Rugrats ran for nine seasons and nearly 200 episodes from 1991 to 2004 and was spun off into a successful film trilogy which grossed close to $300M worldwide. The first Rugrats Movie was the first non-Disney animated film to gross $100 million domestically, while its soundtrack went platinum.
Klasky went on to co-create other hit shows for Nickelodeon such as Rocket Power, The Wild Thornberrys (she...
- 2/15/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
With a relentless delivery of some of the most head-turning lines in cinema, R. Lee Ermey had a commanding, unparalleled screen presence in films and television, and we're sad to share the news of the iconic actor's passing at the age of 74.
The news of R. Lee Ermey's passing was shared on Twitter by his manager, Bill Rogin, who posted:
"It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey ("The Gunny") passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Semper Fi, Gunny. Godspeed."
A Us Marine, Vietnam veteran, and drill instructor in real life, Ermey brought that same military intensity, determination, and passion to the big screen in 1987 for his standout role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket.
Although he's perhaps best known for his award-worthy work in Full Metal Jacket,...
The news of R. Lee Ermey's passing was shared on Twitter by his manager, Bill Rogin, who posted:
"It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey ("The Gunny") passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Semper Fi, Gunny. Godspeed."
A Us Marine, Vietnam veteran, and drill instructor in real life, Ermey brought that same military intensity, determination, and passion to the big screen in 1987 for his standout role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket.
Although he's perhaps best known for his award-worthy work in Full Metal Jacket,...
- 4/16/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
R. Lee Ermey, who made an acting career out of his ability to bring stern military careerists to life, has died at age 74. His death was announced on Twitter by his manager, Bill Rogin.
Ermey was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor his role as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Full Metal Jacket, but that was only one of his many military roles. Owning to his background as a former Marine Corps. staff sergeant and drill instructor, Ermey was able to project authority and resolute leadership in a number of roles.
Among his many film roles was Mayor Tilman in Mississippi Burning; Bill Bowerman in Prefontaine; Sheriff Hoyt in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, plastic army leader Sarge in the Toy Story films, and Lt. “Tice” Ryan in Rocket Power.
He also hosted the History Channel programs Mail Call, answering questions about military issues; and Lock N’ Load with R.
Ermey was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor his role as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Full Metal Jacket, but that was only one of his many military roles. Owning to his background as a former Marine Corps. staff sergeant and drill instructor, Ermey was able to project authority and resolute leadership in a number of roles.
Among his many film roles was Mayor Tilman in Mississippi Burning; Bill Bowerman in Prefontaine; Sheriff Hoyt in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, plastic army leader Sarge in the Toy Story films, and Lt. “Tice” Ryan in Rocket Power.
He also hosted the History Channel programs Mail Call, answering questions about military issues; and Lock N’ Load with R.
- 4/15/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Nickelodeon has confirmed that it’s making a NickToons movie, because no one ever went broke betting on millennials' nostalgia for their own childhood. Paramount and Nickelodeon have tapped Napoleon Dynamite's Jared Hess to direct, with a script by Hess and his wife and writing partner Jerusha Hess. There aren’t many details yet, but Deadline reports that the film will combine characters from across the Nickelodeon universe, as well as incorporate live-action segments in the manner of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? We don’t know which NickToons will be featured in the film yet, but Rugrats, Ren & Stimpy, Rocko’s Modern Life, Aaahh! Real Monsters, The Angry Beavers, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Wild Thornberrys, Rocket Power, and CatDog are all on the table. (What this means for the planned Hey Arnold! TV movie is unknown.) Now we are just left to wonder who the live-action actors will be, and...
- 1/28/2016
- by Madeline Raynor
- Vulture
Invader Zim #1
Written by Jhonen Vasquez
Art by Aaron Alexovich and Megan Lawton
Colors by Simon “Hutt” Trousselier
Published by Oni Press
In case you didn’t know, Invader Zim is back in comic form and this reviewer and longtime Zim fan has been counting down the days to finally getting what we’ve wanted—new content. It’s been fourteen years since the tragically mis-scheduled cartoon about a little alien named Zim first aired on Nickelodeon. If you’ve never seen the series, don’t worry; there’s a two-page introduction that will tell you all that you need to know in order understand the comic. But that doesn’t mean that you aren’t missing out by forgoing the show! Since this is the first issue, allow me to indulge in a bit of history.
In the late 90s, Nickelodeon wanted to attract the kind of audience that...
Written by Jhonen Vasquez
Art by Aaron Alexovich and Megan Lawton
Colors by Simon “Hutt” Trousselier
Published by Oni Press
In case you didn’t know, Invader Zim is back in comic form and this reviewer and longtime Zim fan has been counting down the days to finally getting what we’ve wanted—new content. It’s been fourteen years since the tragically mis-scheduled cartoon about a little alien named Zim first aired on Nickelodeon. If you’ve never seen the series, don’t worry; there’s a two-page introduction that will tell you all that you need to know in order understand the comic. But that doesn’t mean that you aren’t missing out by forgoing the show! Since this is the first issue, allow me to indulge in a bit of history.
In the late 90s, Nickelodeon wanted to attract the kind of audience that...
- 7/13/2015
- by Katherine Smith
- SoundOnSight
Rocket Power Battle Cars currently has a closed beta available for the new league game!
You can request access to the beta by going to their login page.
It is available for PS4 user only.
"The second Beta will continue to focus on polishing the game's proprietary matchmaking and server performance, but adds in Tutorial and Training modes, the aptly named 4v4 "Chaos mode," and two new arenas (Mannfield) and Beckwith Park (the Training mode arena). The new Beta starts Wednesday, May 13, in both North America and Europe, and will run 24 hours a day. The Beta will end at 10 pm Pacific Time, Tuesday, May 19.
Rocket League, the sequel to the international hit, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, expands on its successful pedigree with improved graphics and physics systems, a robust new season mode, considerable customization options, and a fully-charged multiplayer game geared for a next-generation action-sports experience. Rocket League is due...
You can request access to the beta by going to their login page.
It is available for PS4 user only.
"The second Beta will continue to focus on polishing the game's proprietary matchmaking and server performance, but adds in Tutorial and Training modes, the aptly named 4v4 "Chaos mode," and two new arenas (Mannfield) and Beckwith Park (the Training mode arena). The new Beta starts Wednesday, May 13, in both North America and Europe, and will run 24 hours a day. The Beta will end at 10 pm Pacific Time, Tuesday, May 19.
Rocket League, the sequel to the international hit, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, expands on its successful pedigree with improved graphics and physics systems, a robust new season mode, considerable customization options, and a fully-charged multiplayer game geared for a next-generation action-sports experience. Rocket League is due...
- 5/15/2015
- by [email protected] (Mike Petty)
- Cinelinx
Once a kid, always a kid! The kids and kids at heart were out in full force for Nickelodeon's 28th Annual Kids Choice Award, hosted by Nick Jonas, on Saturday in Inglewood, California. toofab's Candice Brock caught up with some of the stars on the red carpet to find out which Nick shows were their favorite of all time! Wnba star Skylar Diggins showed that she was a true child of the 90's when she revealed her favorite nostalgic tv shows. "Throwback all day, 'All That' are you kidding me, is that even a question?!" she joked. "It's a tie between 'All That' and 'Rugrats', 'Doug', 'Rocket Power'. "I'm aging myself, these kids probably weren't even born," she added. "'Kenan & Kel' the list just goes on and on." "I saw Kel and I wanted to say 'Who loves orange soda? Kel loves [orange soda],'" Skylar added, quoting one of his famous lines.
- 3/30/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Nick Jonas is going to be green, but not with envy.
As the host of the upcoming Kids' Choice Awards, the singer has already made peace with the fact that he will be doused with Nickelodeon's infamous green goo.
"But I feel like it's an honor," Jonas, 22, tells People of being slimed. "It's a rite of passage."
Hosting the annual awards show has been "a dream" of the former Jonas Brothers member, who first attended the show with his siblings in 2006.
"To get to come back and host the show is a really incredible feeling," says Jonas, who admits he...
As the host of the upcoming Kids' Choice Awards, the singer has already made peace with the fact that he will be doused with Nickelodeon's infamous green goo.
"But I feel like it's an honor," Jonas, 22, tells People of being slimed. "It's a rite of passage."
Hosting the annual awards show has been "a dream" of the former Jonas Brothers member, who first attended the show with his siblings in 2006.
"To get to come back and host the show is a really incredible feeling," says Jonas, who admits he...
- 3/27/2015
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- People.com - TV Watch
Update: According to a Facebook post from Nick Reboot, the website’s owner has cited a recent rise in publicity as the reason he’s decided to shut the site down completely. He explained that “this amount of publicity will almost certainly force Viacom to come to a legal decision about us … I am absolutely horrified of what that might mean for myself, my loved ones, and for anyone else who was involved.”
“Do do do do do do do do do do do …” Oh, sorry. Didn’t realize I was doing that out loud typing that. What was I singing writing,...
“Do do do do do do do do do do do …” Oh, sorry. Didn’t realize I was doing that out loud typing that. What was I singing writing,...
- 11/13/2013
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW.com - PopWatch
It's been more than a decade since the 1990s ended, yet the Internet can't seem to go a day without a reminder of the neon slap bracelets that may have been banned from your school.
Yes, we get it. Times are tough and there's comfort in reflection, but enough is enough.
Below, a final goodbye to the 90s to end the nostalgia once and for all. (We're not kidding. There are 1990 items below.)
1. Scrunchies
2. "The Wild Thornberries"
3. Dawson and Joey
4. "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"
5. Mr. Feeny
7. MTV playing music videos
8. Snick
9. The premiere of "Freaks and Geeks"
10. Levar Burton
11. "Daria"
12. "Arthur"
13. "The Powerpuff Girls"
14. "Smart Guy"
15. Comedy Central globe logo with buildings
16. "The X-Files"
17. Rosie O'Donnell
18. Bill Nye
19. "Dawson's Creek"
20. The Mighty Ducks"
21. "Are You Afraid of the Dark"
22. Cornholio
23. Rachel Green
24. Tim Allen
25. "All That"
26. "Beverly Hills 90210"
27. "Step by Step"
28. "The Ren & Stimpy Show"
29. "The Famous Jett Jackson"
30. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
Yes, we get it. Times are tough and there's comfort in reflection, but enough is enough.
Below, a final goodbye to the 90s to end the nostalgia once and for all. (We're not kidding. There are 1990 items below.)
1. Scrunchies
2. "The Wild Thornberries"
3. Dawson and Joey
4. "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"
5. Mr. Feeny
7. MTV playing music videos
8. Snick
9. The premiere of "Freaks and Geeks"
10. Levar Burton
11. "Daria"
12. "Arthur"
13. "The Powerpuff Girls"
14. "Smart Guy"
15. Comedy Central globe logo with buildings
16. "The X-Files"
17. Rosie O'Donnell
18. Bill Nye
19. "Dawson's Creek"
20. The Mighty Ducks"
21. "Are You Afraid of the Dark"
22. Cornholio
23. Rachel Green
24. Tim Allen
25. "All That"
26. "Beverly Hills 90210"
27. "Step by Step"
28. "The Ren & Stimpy Show"
29. "The Famous Jett Jackson"
30. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
- 7/29/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
This week, TeenNick launched its “The ’90s Are All That” midnight-2 a.m. block to strong ratings. The retro roster inspired a wave of nostalgia in college-age and older viewers, who remembered growing up under the influence of the fashion sense of Clarissa Darling, the good-kid-done-wrong ethos of Doug Funnie, and the slapstick stylings of Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell. But beyond Kenan, Kel, Clarissa, and Doug, who will be next to to burn the midnight oil?
TeenNick does not yet have set end date in mind for the block, though it has already confirmed that it will start introducing...
TeenNick does not yet have set end date in mind for the block, though it has already confirmed that it will start introducing...
- 7/29/2011
- by Lanford Beard
- EW.com - PopWatch
This fall, it's going to be cool to watch Nickelodeon again. They're pulling out fan favorites from their arsenal of original shows for a new nighttime programming block that includes shows like "Clarissa Explains it All," "All That," and "Salute Your Shorts."
"The '90s Are All That" will air from midnight to 2am (Et) beginning in the fall. Along with "Clarissa Explains it All," "All That," and "Salute Your Shorts,' it'll feature a rotating block of shows including "The Adventures of Pete & Pete," "Rugrats," "Rocket Power," "The Amanda Show," and "Kenan & Kel."
Nickelodeon made the surprising move in response to overwhelming demand from fans who want to re-live their favorite childhood shows. '90's Nick programming has 9 million fans on Facebook alone.
"There is an entire generation of young people who literally grew up on these great 1990s' series, and many of them have been vocal about wanting...
"The '90s Are All That" will air from midnight to 2am (Et) beginning in the fall. Along with "Clarissa Explains it All," "All That," and "Salute Your Shorts,' it'll feature a rotating block of shows including "The Adventures of Pete & Pete," "Rugrats," "Rocket Power," "The Amanda Show," and "Kenan & Kel."
Nickelodeon made the surprising move in response to overwhelming demand from fans who want to re-live their favorite childhood shows. '90's Nick programming has 9 million fans on Facebook alone.
"There is an entire generation of young people who literally grew up on these great 1990s' series, and many of them have been vocal about wanting...
- 3/11/2011
- icelebz.com
Chances are your heart leapt into your throat earlier this week when you saw the "announcements" that Nickelodeon would produce new episodes of Doug, Hey Arnold!, The Angry Beavers, Rocket Power, and Rugrats; and, to a lesser extent, that Hilary Duff had signed on with Disney for a new series, Lizzie McGuire: College Life. Here's the alleged scoop:
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- 3/1/2011
- by Natalie Zutter
- Filmology
I’d like to introduce you all to our newest hosts of He Said/She Said. John Cooper and Leah Ducey. Enjoy their review of The Men Who Stare At Goats.
John: Want to know what movie The Men Who Stare At Goats reminds me of the most, and not just because it came out a few months ago?
Leah: Uhm. Can I have a hint?
John: We saw it together. It featured a similarly sluggish plot, but had about as many laughs, and to be honest I’ve forgotten most of it. Which is sort of what I expect to see happening with Grant Heslov’s new movie. And similarly to this instance, we sat in the front row, with our necks craned back at 90 degree angles, because we showed up 5 minutes late. Because we’re idiots.
Leah: Ahhhh. The Informant!
John: Indeed!
Leah: We were casually late.
John:...
John: Want to know what movie The Men Who Stare At Goats reminds me of the most, and not just because it came out a few months ago?
Leah: Uhm. Can I have a hint?
John: We saw it together. It featured a similarly sluggish plot, but had about as many laughs, and to be honest I’ve forgotten most of it. Which is sort of what I expect to see happening with Grant Heslov’s new movie. And similarly to this instance, we sat in the front row, with our necks craned back at 90 degree angles, because we showed up 5 minutes late. Because we’re idiots.
Leah: Ahhhh. The Informant!
John: Indeed!
Leah: We were casually late.
John:...
- 11/6/2009
- by John and Leah
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
French outlets Canal J, Tiji will play with Nick blocks
CANNES -- MTV Networks said Monday that it will launch a Nicktoons branded block for leading French kids channel Canal J, plus a Nick Jr. block on Canal J's sister preschool channel Tiji. The customized French-language Nicktoons block will launch on Canal J in January. "Nickelodeon's high-quality shows such as Hey Arnold! and Rocket Power really appeal to our younger viewers, and this multiyear deal will allow Canal J even greater access to Nickelodeon's ever-growing catalog," said Pierre Belaisch, deputy managing director of Canal J and Tiji. Other shows that will air during the branded blocks include Rugrats and the multilingual preschool series Dora the Explorer.
- 10/8/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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