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HHW Gaming: Michael B. Jordan Would Love To See A Remake of This Classic Fighting Game On PS5
Source: Laurent KOFFEL / Getty PS5’s launch is just literally one day away, and Sony is calling on its celebrity friends to help with the promo. Avid gamer and movie star Michael B. Jordan linked up with PlayStation to take the next-gen console for a spin. In the nearly 4-minute video, we get to watch Jordan play games like Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Spider-Man: Miles Morales on the PlayStation 5 while giving his impressions on the console and reminiscing about growing up with the PlayStation brand and how it grew with him. Jordan marveled at the game’s detailed graphics, the new haptic controls thanks to the DualSense controller, and the overall next-gen experience that immerses gamers into the games they are playing. In the clip, Jordan also revealed that Resident Evil is ...
Michael B. Jordan To Produce ‘Static Shock’ Film For DC
Source: Rich Fury / Getty Looks like Michael B. Jordan might be making the move from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to DC’s film universe, but not in the way you’d expect him to. According to Variety, the man who made “Killmonger” a fan-favorite villain in the classic film Black Panther (R.I.P. T’Challa), is preparing to lend his talents to DC’s struggling film division by stepping behind the cameras and producing a film adaptation of Static Shock. Producing the upcoming film through his Warner Bros.-based Outlier Society banner, B. Jordan is excited to bring some shine to one of the comic book game’s most overlooked Black superheroes. “I’m proud to be a part of building a new universe centered around Black superheroes; our community deserves that,” Jordan said in a statement. “Outlier Soci...
Megan Thee Stallion, Kamala Harris, BLM Founders & More Named ‘Time’ 100 Most Influential People
Source: Time / Time Time’s highly-coveted 100 Most Influential People List is out, and it’s infused with melanin, and WE LOVE TO SEE IT. Despite 2020 currently taking on us one of the wildest rides in recent memory, Time still managed to find 100 of the world’s most influential people. As with previous years, the iconic publication highlighted well-known names in tech, music, sports, television, film, politics, and science breaking them up into categories. This year is even more special because it also honored the medical professionals currently on the frontlines battling COVID-19 and the people now fighting for social justice. As with each year, the individuals honored are profiled by another celebrity or high-profile individual. Kicking things off is Megan Thee Stallion, profiled by Tara...
Nigerian doctor named one of TIME’s Most Influential People in the world
TIME named Nigerian physician Tunji Funsho to the 2020 TIME100, its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The full list and related tributes are available now at time.com/time100, and Mr Funsho’s TIME100 profile is available here. The list, now in its seventeenth year, recognizes the activism, innovation and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. Mr Funsho, a cardiologist based in Lagos, Nigeria, is the first Rotary member to receive this honour for the organisation’s work to eradicate polio, having played an essential role in ensuring Africa’s certification as wild polio-free in August of 2020. “I’m honored to be recognized by TIME for my part in ensuring that no child in Africa will ever again be paralyzed by wild polio, a disease that once disabl...
Michael B. Jordan Pens Beautiful and Emotional Tribute To Chadwick Boseman
Source: Charley Gallay / Getty When the shocking and devasting news regarding the death of Chadwick Boseman hit the internet, an outpour of condolences and memories from fellow actors and celebrities began to trend but one noticeable reaction missing was his Black Panther co-star Michael B. Jordan. After taking some time to somewhat process the devastating news, Michael B. Jordan garnered up the energy to poignantly share a letter to his friend and former co-star via Instagram, breaking all of our hearts all over again. As spotted by Bossip, During the lengthy post, Jordan let his fans and followers know how much his time with Boseman meant to him, expressing just how disappointed he is that he didn’t have more time to tell him to his face how much he admires him. “I’ve been trying to find...
Michael B. Jordan Eulogizes Chadwick Boseman: “I Now Understand How Much of a Legend and Hero YOU Are”
Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan, photo via Instagram Michael B. Jordan has penned a tribute to his Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman. Boseman passed away Friday at the age of 43 following a four-year battle with colon cancer. “I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel,” Jordan writes to begin his eulogy. “I’ve been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug… everything. I wish we had more time.” “One of the last times we spoke, you said we were forever linked, and now the truth of that means more to me than ever,” Jordan continues. He goes on to credit Boseman for “pav[ing] the way for me. You showed me how to be better, honor purpose, and create legacy. And whether you’ve known it or...
Michael B. Jordan Calls Out Hollywood In Inspiring Speech to Protestors In LA
Source: Rich Fury / Getty With the Black Lives Matter protests continuing into their second week and garnering more support with every passing day, more and more celebrities have taken to the streets and social media to show their alignment with the movement. Now Michael B. Jordan has become the latest big-name Hollywood actor to use his platform to not only address the racist American culture people of color have to endure across the board, but also deliver a powerful speech in which he demands Hollywood get with the times and treat Black people equally in the industry. Speaking to protestors in Los Angeles, California, the Creed star called on Hollywood studios to “commit to Black hiring” and even suggested that he’d reconsider his relationships with his sponsors if he learns that they “...
Michael B. Jordan Is Rumored To Play Tony Montana In New ‘Scarface’ Movie
Source: photo: Abel Fermin/WENN.com One of the most celebrated films of any genre is about to brought back to life. If the hearsay is correct we could possibly get a melanin version of one the most iconic gangsters in cinema history. As spotted on High Snobiety things are moving quickly for the movie reboot of Scarface. Last week was formally announced that the reboot is officially back on track with the appointment of Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) as the director. According to Newsweek Michael B. Jordan is now being considered to play Tony Montana. The Black Panther actor would potentially reprise the role, that while was originally conceived in the original 1932 version, was made famous by Al Pacino in 1983. This reboot has been in the works for som...
