Television
Producers and Stars Discuss Fox’s New Country Drama, ‘Monarch,’ Where Music Reigns in a Chaotic World
“I’ve been surrounded by divas my entire life and I’m probably the biggest one of them all,” says top Nashville manager Jason Owen with a robust laugh, explaining why he was beyond qualified to serve as one of the executive producers on Monarch, the deliciously soapy new Fox series premiering Sunday (Sept. 11) that chronicles the musical exploits and over-the-top misadventures of country music’s fictional first family. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Starring Susan Sarandon and Trace Adkins as Dottie and Albie Roman – the matriarch and patriarch of the multi-generational Roman family – the frothy melodrama often strains credulity. But there were some areas where Owen insisted that credibility reign. “There has to be a real thru-line with some o...
EXCLUSIVE: Charlamagne Tha God On New ‘Hell Of A Week’ Season, Talks Desus & Mero
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Comedy Central / Comedy Central Charlamagne Tha God returns to late night in a triumphant manner, as we get to sit down with the media personality as the new season of his show kicks off. The late-night talk show hosted by the multi-hyphenate media personality returns to Comedy Central with a new name, Hell of A Week With Charlamagne Tha God. Rest assured, it not only retains the same provocative but pulsating and positive energy that drew audiences in when it dropped last year, but it moves in a precise manner that will definitely keep viewers locked in. Related Stories The first episode gets off to a highly entertaining start from Charlamagne’s opening monologue and doesn’t let up as he held court with a panel that featured comedian and Brilliant Idiots...
Desus And Mero Split Over Issues Surrounding Their Long-Time Manager, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: John Lamparski / Getty When I first heard that Desus and Mero would not be returning to Showtime for a fifth season—I an’t gon’ lie—my heart sank. I was in a salty mood for most of that day. You have to understand, they were heroes of mine. They reminded me of me and my boys sitting in an apartment front room cracking jokes at each other or at anything in sight while watching TV and enjoying—well—smokable refreshments of the recreational variety. These two Black men made it all the way to a late-night show on a premium cable channel—a platform historically reserved for white men and people of color who are palatable for white consumption—and they did it without code-switching. In the American entertainment industry, that’s a monumental feat. So yeah, the ...
Trevor Noah Throws Shade At Secret Service For Deleted Jan. 6 Texts
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NICHOLAS KAMM / Getty The recent controversy over the United States Secret Service stating that it had no text messages from January 6th as insurrectionists stormed the Capitol has raised many eyebrows – including that of Trevor Noah. The host of The Daily Show touched upon the incident in his opening monologue during the episode that aired Tuesday night (July 19th). “Wow, this is so sad. The Secret Service lost all the texts from January 6th because they were doing a ‘device replacement program.’ What a perfect ― I mean terrible ― thing,” he quipped. “Why do I feel like this is the same kind of device replacement program you do when your partner asks you to explain where you were the other night?” Related Stories He continued, “It’s interesting how they ...
How the BET Awards Are Responding to Lil Nas X, Celebrating Diddy & Leaning ‘Into the Music’
It’ll be “Culture’s Biggest Night.” That’s what BET Networks is promising when the 2022 BET Awards air live Sunday (June 26) at 8 p.m. EST. And with host Taraji P. Henson presiding over a performance lineup that boasts a newly added Lil Wayne joining Lizzo, Jack Harlow, Latto, Muni Long, Roddy Ricch and many others, the promise sounds more like a guarantee. And that’s not even counting the artists who will be paying tribute to this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, Sean “Diddy” Combs: Mary J. Blige, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Faith Evans and Bryson Tiller, among others. “This year we said, ‘Let’s really lean into the music,’” says BET CEO Scott Mills. “And it’s going to be great.” The awards show is not without controversy, however. Earlier this month, Lil Nas X slammed the BET Awards aft...
Miley Cyrus on Challenges of ‘Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party’ and Why Pete Davidson Was the Best Co-Host
Miley Cyrus may seem like a go-with-the-flow person, but when it comes to a TV special like NBC’s Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party, she’s all about structure. Because of COVID, which prevented rehearsals and special guest appearances and prompted multiple location changes, the Miami-set live show had its fair share of challenges. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Still, after two difficult pandemic years, Cyrus and co-host Pete Davidson wanted to provide a form of escapism for audiences through live performances by Cyrus, Brandi Carlile, Saweetie and Anitta, among others, and sketches featuring Cyrus and Davidson. “I think we represented what New Year’s is really about, which is connecting with each other, celebrating the ...
Alton Brown Drops Knowledge On The Origin Of Korean Fried Chicken
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: skaman306 / Getty Chef Alton Brown who is a staple of the Food Network and host of several shows had a mic drop moment on Netflix’s Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend. The moment came as Brown and co-host Kristen Kish were watching challenger chef Esther Choi and iron chef Marcus Samuelson whip up some dishes, as reported by Blavity. As they noticed Chef Choi dropping stuffed chicken wings into the fryer, Brown said that the challenger was about to serve the judges stuffed Korean fried chicken wings. Kish, who is Korean, added, “Korean fried chicken is by far the best fried chicken on the face of the earth.” “And do you know why?” Brown asked Kish. “Because it was taught to Korean cooks by African American GIs after the World War....
Hulu Drops Los Angeles Lakers Documentary Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: G Fiume / Getty The Los Angeles Lakers and their legacy are the focus of a new documentary series to be released on Hulu, highlighted by a new trailer. The streaming platform released the first trailer for Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers, a new documentary series that captures the story of the illustrious NBA franchise. Antoine Fuqua directs the series. The trailer features enlightening interviews about the team’s rise, with Marvin “Magic” Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, Pat Riley, Rob Lowe, and other notable figures. The series is executive produced by Jeannie Buss, the controlling owner, and CEO of the Lakers. It consists of ten episodes. The official synopsis of the documentary series reads: “‘Legacy: The True Story of the LA La...
Hulu Drops Los Angeles Lakers Documentary Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: G Fiume / Getty The Los Angeles Lakers and their legacy are the focus of a new documentary series to be released on Hulu, highlighted by a new trailer. The streaming platform released the first trailer for Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers, a new documentary series that captures the story of the illustrious NBA franchise. Antoine Fuqua directs the series. The trailer features enlightening interviews about the team’s rise, with Marvin “Magic” Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, Pat Riley, Rob Lowe, and other notable figures. The series is executive produced by Jeannie Buss, the controlling owner, and CEO of the Lakers. It consists of ten episodes. The official synopsis of the documentary series reads: “‘Legacy: The True Story of the LA La...
Lucas Throws Hands, Eleven Is Back & More In ‘Stranger Things 4’ Volume 2 Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Netflix / Netflix Part two of the fourth season of Stranger Things kicks off on Netflix on July 1. Until then, we got hit with a trailer and it looks like it’s only upping the ante on the action as the characters we’ve come to love face peril. Source: Netflix / Netflix Lucas blessing the local Hawkins douchebag and nerd-hater with the fade immediately has us sold—not that it would take much. SPOILERS AHEAD. If you caught the first part of the penultimate season of the Stanger Things saga, you know Eleven is getting her powers back while Vecna, the demon witch wreaking havoc from the Upside Down turned out to be Papa’s first subject. While the crew is scattered about the nation, and Hopper is in Russia, their paths should surely lead to some sort of reunio...
President Joe Biden Chops It Up With Jimmy Kimmel
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: JIM WATSON / Getty Jimmy Kimmel hosted President Joe Biden on his late-night talk show, and the two got to talk about politics and the state of the nation in a more somber tone. On Wednesday (June 8th), the President sat down with the Jimmy Kimmel Live host while in town for his first interview of that type since taking office last year. The episode caught the attention of many on Twitter, mainly for the more serious tone of the conversation. Kimmel began by touching upon the frustrating problems that exist in Congress.”I think you need to start yelling at people,” he said. Biden brushed it aside and stated that despite the current issues of the pandemic and economic woes, he’s “never been more optimistic in my life.” Kimmel quickly responded, “Why are yo...
President Joe Biden Chops It Up With Jimmy Kimmel
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: JIM WATSON / Getty Jimmy Kimmel hosted President Joe Biden on his late-night talk show, and the two got to talk about politics and the state of the nation in a more somber tone. On Wednesday (June 8th), the President sat down with the Jimmy Kimmel Live host while in town for his first interview of that type since taking office last year. The episode caught the attention of many on Twitter, mainly for the more serious tone of the conversation. Kimmel began by touching upon the frustrating problems that exist in Congress.”I think you need to start yelling at people,” he said. Biden brushed it aside and stated that despite the current issues of the pandemic and economic woes, he’s “never been more optimistic in my life.” Kimmel quickly responded, “Why are yo...
