Vol. 29
No. 42
Pick Hits
At The Movies
Black Adam
In ancient Kahndaq, Teth Adam was bestowed the almighty powers of the gods.
After using these powers for vengeance, he was imprisoned, becoming Black Adam (Dwayne
Johnson). Nearly 5,000 years have passed, and Black Adam has gone from
man to myth to legend. Now free, his unique form of justice, born out of rage,
is challenged by modern-day heroes who form the Justice Society: Hawkman, Dr.
Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone.
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Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix)
This television series tackles the motives of
Jeffrey Dahmer and how he became one of the most
notorious serial killers in America. His murders, which
consisted of men and adolescent boys, were executed in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Ohio between 1978 and 1991. It
is gruesome, disturbing, and unnervingly precise in
re-creating Dahmer's history and the legend that has
arisen around him.
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Luckiest Girl Alive (Netflix)
A writer's perfectly crafted New York City life starts
to unravel when a true crime documentary forces her to
confront her harrowing high school history and question
the choices she made as a teenager. Luckiest Girl Alive
is a 2022 mystery thriller film directed by Mike
Barker from a screenplay by Jessica
Knoll, based on her 2015 novel of the same name. The
film stars Mila Kunis, Finn
Wittrock, Scoot McNairy, Thomas
Barbusca, Jennifer Beals, and
Connie Britton.
The Buzz...
Harrison Ford is stepping into the Marvel Cinematic
Universe. The legendary actor will step in as General Thaddeus
”Thunderbolt” Ross, replacing the late William Hurt, for 2024’s Captain
America: New World Order starring Anthony Mackie.
The Rolling Stones are reportedly planning to release a new
record next year. It would be Mick Jagger, Keith
Richards and Ronnie Wood’s fist new material in 18 years and
they have already started recording.
Are Paulina Gretzky and Jena Sims feuding? They are
two of the most recognizable faces in the golf world. Now, reports say LIV
Golf’s top two WAGs are feuding. Sims recently took to Instagram
and went on a “blocking spree” in the wake of the trolling she said she received
after posting lingerie photos taken for her husband on their wedding day. Now,
it looks like among those getting the boot is Gretzky.
James Corden has been banned by the owner of iconic Balthazar
restaurant in New York. Restaurateur Keith McNally, who has a
history of booting celebrities from his eateries, said he barred the Late
Late Show host, 44, due to his treatment of staff.
Kanye West is continuing to court controversy, this time with
claims that George Floyd died from a fentanyl overdose, and not
from the actions of Derek Chauvin, the Minnesota police officer
who was convicted in his murder.
Jaime King’s estranged husband claims he cannot afford to live
because the actress hasn’t paid him any money. The Hart of Dixie
actress was ordered by a court in April to pay Kyle Newman $1,000
a month in spousal support and $429 a month in child support for their sons, but
the Barely Lethal director has filed legal documents claiming she
hasn’t handed anything over.
Brad Pitt is said to have been so “embarrassed” about a spot on
his butt while filming his Thelma and Louise sex scene a make-up artist
covered it up between takes.
Selma Blair is giving her final bow on Dancing With the Stars.
The Cruel Intentions actress revealed that she could no longer
continue the dance competition due to her ongoing battle with multiple
sclerosis.
Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin is
reportedly “getting the changes” she needs for their marriage to work. Flavin
filed for divorce from the Rocky star in August after 25 years of
marriage, however, the pair reconciled a month later.
Jay Ellis doesn’t believe that a Top Gun: Maverick
follow-up will be hitting screens anytime soon. Ellis, who played Lieutenant
Reuben “Payback” Fitch in the hit blockbuster, dashed hopes of a sequel during a
new interview with People.
Royal fans will have to wait a little longer to see The Sussexes’
new documentary. Deadline reports that the long planned documentary
following the life of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
will be delayed following the response to leaks of season 5 of The
Crown.
Rihanna may be surprising fans with new music ahead of her
Super Bowl appearance. Hits Daily Double reports the
Grammy award winning artist is said to have recorded two new songs for the
soundtrack of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The Rock is getting his country on. Dwayne Johnson
appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, joining the
host to perform a duet in tribute to a late country music icon. The duo sang
Loretta Lynn’s classic Don’t Come Home a
Drinkin, trading verses while being backed by Clarkson’s house band.