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Questlove recently dropped by The Jennifer Hudson Show, sharing his reaction to finding out that Kendrick Lamar paid homage to the Roots in a music video for his monumental Gnx album, which released last year.

When discussing his influence on other artists, Hudson pointed out the scene from Lamar’s “Squabble Up” video that recreates the set for the Roots’ 1999 track “The Next Movement,” with both visuals sharing the same moss-green wall molding.

“I was so shocked because the way that people told me — I woke up to 30 K. Dot texts,...

On Sunday October 27 2024, TLC broadcasts 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days!

Pillow Talk: Things Fall Apart Season 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,” titled “Pillow Talk: Things Fall Apart,” promises to be an entertaining watch for fans. This special episode brings together favorite couples from the franchise, who will share their thoughts and reactions as they watch the latest developments unfold on screen.

Tim and Veronica, known for their candid conversations and playful banter, are set to provide their unique insights. Their dynamic often leads to humorous moments, and viewers can expect them to comment on the ups and downs of the other couples’ journeys. Kenny and Armando, who have captured hearts with their heartfelt story, will also be joining the discussion. Their perspective is sure to add depth and warmth to the commentary.

Robert and Anny are another pair featured in this episode.

Ah, yes, another week of international romantic misadventures on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. This time, things seem to be reaching a critical mass, as the title, ‘Things Fall Apart,’ so subtly suggests. We have Vanja and Božo’s first meeting. Will it be love at first sight, or will it be more like […]

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days: Things Fall Apart...

On Friday October 25 2024, TLC broadcasts 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days!

First Look: Things Fall Apart Season 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,” titled “First Look: Things Fall Apart,” promises to be filled with emotional moments and significant reunions. Viewers will get to see Vanja visiting Božo for the first time, which is a big step in their relationship. This visit could bring new challenges and surprises as they navigate their feelings for each other.

Tigerlily is also set to make a journey to Turkey to reunite with Adnan. This reunion is highly anticipated, and it will be interesting to see how their relationship develops after being apart. The excitement of meeting again could lead to both joyful moments and some unexpected tensions.

In another storyline, Faith opens up about her childhood to Loren. This conversation may reveal deeper layers of Faith’s character and her past experiences,...

Within minutes of sitting down with each other at Electric Lady Studios in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, Reneé Rapp and Cynthia Erivo realize that they’re both Capricorns. They gush over how cosmic this meeting is, after years of mutual admiration from afar. “Now it all makes sense!” Erivo says. “A Capricorn is someone who knows their own self and what they want, what they will stand for, and what they will not. It’s always really fun and refreshing to see.” Rapp agrees: “You’re, verbatim, exactly the same way.

The upcoming episode of “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days,” titled “Things Fall Apart,” promises to deliver plenty of drama and emotional moments. Airing on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 8:00 Pm on TLC, this episode will capture the ups and downs of love across borders.

Vanja is set to visit Božo for the first time, and this meeting is sure to be filled with anticipation. Both will have to navigate the excitement and nerves that come with meeting in person after their long-distance relationship. Meanwhile, Rayne and Chidi will spend some time apart, raising questions about their connection and what the future holds for them.

In another part of the world, Tigerlily is heading to Turkey to reunite with Adnan. This reunion is expected to be emotional as they reconnect after time apart. Faith will also share her story, opening up about her childhood to Loren, which could lead to...

Netflix has debuted a set of first-look images featuring Millie Bobby Brown in ‘The Electric State.’

The movie is a spectacular adventure from the directors of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ set in an alternate, retro-futuristic version of the 1990s.

Millie Bobby Brown stars as Michelle, an orphaned teenager navigating life in a society where sentient robots resembling cartoons and mascots, who once served peacefully among humans, now live in exile following a failed uprising. Everything Michelle thinks she knows about the world is upended one night when she’s visited by Cosmo, a sweet, mysterious robot who appears to be controlled by Christopher — Michelle’s genius younger brother whom she thought was dead.

Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown) with Cosmo (voiced by Alan Tudyk). /© 2024 Netflix. Used with permission (L to R) Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown) , Keats (Chris Pratt) and Dr. Amherst (Ke Huy Quan). Photo Credit: Paul Abell, ©2024 Netflix, Inc. (L to R...

Idris Elba has been cast as the lead in A24’s television adaptation of Things Fall Apart, the classic novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. The story centers on Okonkwo, an iconic character in African literature, known for his strength and determination to uphold his cultural traditions in the face of British colonial intrusion. Elba will […]

Idris Elba Set to Lead Series Adaptation of Things Fall Apart...

A little over a year after Alaska Daily’s cancellation, Hilary Swank is headed back to TV.

The actress — who starred in the aforementioned ABC drama — will recur during Season 3 of Yellowjackets on Paramount+ With Showtime, with the option to become a series regular if the show is picked up for Season 4, our sister site Deadline reports.

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Onetime Krypton resident Aaron Pierre reportedly is on the short list to play Green Lantern John Stewart in HBO’s Lanterns TV series.

Beacon 23‘s Stephan James is also in some form of contention for the role, our sister site THR reports, while Snowfall‘s Damson Idris is now out of the mix.

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Idris Elba, the London-born actor famous for starring in The Wire and Luther, is set to star in the next TV venture coming from A24, Things Fall Apart. The project is being helmed by the indie studio alongside Elba himself, who will executive produce with Gina Carter through their studio, 22Summers. Yoruba Saxon, a production company led by David Oyelowo and Amanda NDuka will also participate in the show. Ben Forkner and Dayo Ogunyemi will team up with Achebe Masterworks in order to give life to the project based on the 1958 book that's widely considered one of the best books ever written.

As reported by Variety, there's still no writer or director attached to the project and the streaming service or network where it will be available is still to be confirmed. Previous A24 TV shows like Euphoria, Beef, The Curse and The Sympathizer have run on HBO, Netflix and Showtime,...

Idris Elba has joined the cast of the A24 TV series ‘Things Fall Apart,’ Elba is also set to executive produce on the project.

The series story follows Okonkwo (Elba), one of literature’s most iconic characters – a fearless African warrior and leader who is resolute about preserving his people and culture. As British colonizers disrupt his world, Okonkwo’s struggle to maintain power and tradition spirals into a heart-wrenching confrontation. His fierce resolve, a fatal flaw in the face of unstoppable change, makes him an unforgettable character, embodying the tension between strength, vulnerability and adaptability.

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The hunt for a writer is currently in progress and a streaming platform has yet to jump on board of the project.

Gina Carter will executive produce alongside Elba under their recently launched 22Summers production banner. David Oyelowo and Amanda N’Duka...

Idris Elba will help bring to the screen Chinua Achebe’s 1958 debut novel Things Fall Apart.

The Hijack and Luthor actor will star in a series adaptation which is in the works at the studio A24, our sister site Variety reports. Additionally, Elba will executive-produce alongside Gina Carter, David Oyelowo and Amanda N’Duka (of production company Yoruba Saxon), Ben Forkner, Dayo Ogunyemi and Achebe Masterworks.

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Idris Elba is attached to star in A24's television adaptation of a hugely influential 20th-century African novel, Things Fall Apart. Despite starring in both the Marvel and DC universes, Elba is perhaps better known for his television roles, starting with Stringer Bell in HBO's The Wire and the titular detective in the BBC's Luther. He's been nominated for six Emmy Awards over his career, including four for Luther, one for The Big C, and one recently for Apple TV's Hijack.

Now, the six-time Emmy-nominated actor is set to star in a television adaptation of a massively influential 20th-century African novel. According to Variety, Idris Elba is attached to star in and executive produce A24's TV adaptation of the 1958 novel Things Fall Apart by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. Elba will executive produce via his recently launched 22Summers banner alongside actor David Oyelowo's production company, Yoruba Saxon.

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Idris Elba will help bring an all-time classic novel to the screen. Elba will star in and executive produce a TV series adaptation of the acclaimed 1958 Nigerian novel “Things Fall Apart,” an individual with knowledge of the project told IndieWire.

The series is being produced by A24 and Elba’s 22Summers banner. David Oyelowo’s production company Yoruba Saxon is also executive producing the project.

Nigerian author Chinua Achebe wrote “Things Fall Apart” in 1958, the first book of The African Trilogy as followed by “No Longer at Ease” and “Arrow of God,” and it became one of the first books by a Nigerian author to receive such global acclaim. It has been named one of the 12 Greatest Books Ever Written by Encyclopedia Brittanica, one of the “Best Novels of the Century” by Time Magazine, and one of the “100 Novels That Shaped the World” by the BBC.

Per the synopsis, the...

The Duttons’ ever-expanding empire is heading back CBS… temporarily.

The Season 5B premiere of Taylor Sheridan’s wildly popular drama will be broadcast on both CBS and its normal home, Paramount Network, on Sunday, Nov. 10, TVLine has learned. The episode will air first on Paramount Network at 8/7c, then will air on CBS at 10 pm.

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Idris Elba has found his next project, and it will be a television adaptation of an impressively popular book. According to Variety, the actor will step into the role of Okonkwo in Things Fall Apart. Elba will also serve as an executive producer on the show produced by A24. The team behind the series hasn't found a distributor yet. David Oyelowo and Amanda NDuka will also be involved with the title through the Yoruba Saxon production company.

A TV series adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” is in development at A24 with Idris Elba attached to star and executive produce, Variety has learned exclusively.

No writer is currently attached to the project, nor is it currently set up at a streaming service or network. Elba will executive produce along with Gina Carter under their recently-launched 22Summers production banner. David Oyelowo and Amanda N’Duka will executive produce via Yoruba Saxon. Ben Forkner, Dayo Ogunyemi and Achebe Masterworks also serve as executive producers. A24 is the studio.

The official description of “Things Fall Apart” states it is the “story of Okonkwo (Elba), one of literature’s most iconic characters—a fearless African warrior and leader who is resolute about preserving his people and culture. As British colonizers disrupt his world, Okonkwo’s struggle to maintain power and tradition spirals into a heart-wrenching confrontation. His fierce resolve, a...

Lin-Manuel Miranda is the creator and star of the hip-hop Broadway hit Hamilton, which received a record-breaking 16 Tony nominations on Tuesday. Ahead of the June awards show, here are five things to know about Miranda: 1. He doesn't get a lot of sleep.Along with Hamilton, Miranda previously won a Tony for In the Heights, and was also awarded the MacArthur "genius grant." If that wasn't enough, he's now writing songs for Disney's Moana. "I don't really sleep that much," Miranda, 35, previously admitted to People about how he makes time for all his projects. 2. He cries regularly."I cry seven times a week during the show,...

Lin-Manuel Miranda created and stars in the hip-hop Broadway hit Hamilton, which was nominated for a record 16 Tony nominations on Tuesday. Ahead of the June award show, here are five things to know about Miranda: 1. He doesn't get a lot of sleep.Along with Hamilton, Miranda previously won a Tony for In the Heights, and was also awarded the MacArthur "genius grant." If that wasn't enough, he's now writing songs for Disney's Moana. "I don't really sleep that much," Miranda, 35, previously admitted to People about how he makes time for all his projects. 2. He cries regularly."I cry seven times a week during the show,...

1. "Arrow of God" - the film adaptation of the classic novel by the great Nigerian novelist, Chinua Achebe of blessed memory. "Arrow of God" is the second most highly acclaimed novel of Achebe and in fact I rate it higher than his debut novel "Things Fall Apart" that made him famous. He said he could not choose between "Arrow of God" and "Things Fall Apart," because both novels were too precious to him. The novel centers on Ezeulu, the chief priest of several Igbo villages in Colonial Nigeria, who confronts colonial powers and Christian missionaries in the 1920s. The phrase "Arrow of...

Born November 16, 1930, Chinua Achebe would've been 85 years old today, were he still alive (he died March 21, 2013). In memory, I've been on the hunt for any film adaptations of the 5 fiction novels he wrote; and, not surprisingly, there aren't many - certainly not in recent years.  But if any of you reading this knows otherwise, please do share. What I did discover is that, of his 5 novels ("Things Fall Apart," "No Longer At Ease," "Arrow Of God," "A Man of the People" and "Anthills of the Savannah), one of them ("Things Fall Apart," likely the work he's most known for), was adapted to screen as a TV mini-series in 1987,...

Chinua Achebe—whose debut novel, Things Fall Apart, was many people’s first (and perhaps only) introduction to African literature—has died at the age of 83. Born in Nigeria, Achebe began writing as a college student, inspired partly by his sense of the woeful inadequacy of Western authors’ depictions of Africans and African life. He was still in his twenties when, writing in English, he completed Things Fall Apart and began submitting it to London publishers, many of whom rejected it out of hand, based of the assumption there was no market for sophisticated fiction from what was still ...

Chinua Achebe, the acclaimed Nigerian author of Things Fall Apart and other literary works, has died at the age of 82. Citing the author's agent, Andrew Wylie, The Associated Press reports that Achebe died after an illness.  "He was also a beloved husband, father, uncle and grandfather, whose wisdom and courage are an inspiration to all who knew him," said Wylie in a statement. Achebe, who lived in the United States for the majority of his adulthood, was a vocal proponent of bringing democracy to Nigeria. His celebrated first novel, Things Fall Apart, is set in the country

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'This is our first album in which it's an actual narrative,' ?uestlove tells MTV News of December's Undun.

By Rob Markman

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Dating back to their 1993 debut, Organix!, the Roots have always pushed the envelope as far as hip-hop creativity goes. And on their upcoming December 6 album, fans should expect the Philadelphia band to take things a few steps further.

"We are working on our 13th album; it is titled Undun," ?uestlove told MTV News when we caught up with him last month at Jay-z's fundraising event in New York City. "It is our first concept album. Mostly, our albums are thematic, but this is our first album in which it's an actual narrative, so sort of like a movie without visuals; kind of like a storybook record."

On Do You Want More?!!!??!, the Roots set a precedent for live bands in rap. Their...

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It's time to watch 'Things Fall Apart,' but forget Chinua Achebe. With the help of Brian Miller, 50 Cent wrote himself a sports drama that lets him bite into dramatic fare and enter the illustrious circle of actors who go skeletal for their craft. As we showed you last May, the firmly pectoraled rapper lost a whole lotta weight to play Deon, a college football star stricken with a cancerous tumor in his chest.

Now we've got a trailer to, well, experience, because just as Vulture rightly pondered, "The video quality and the musical transitions lead us to believe this was edited in somebody's basement around 2Am last night."

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It's time to watch 'Things Fall Apart,' but forget Chinua Achebe. With the help of Brian Miller, 50 Cent wrote himself a sports drama that lets him bite into dramatic fare and enter the illustrious circle of actors who go skeletal for their craft. As we showed you last May, the firmly pectoraled rapper lost a whole lotta weight to play Deon, a college football star stricken with a cancerous tumor in his chest.

Now we've got a trailer to, well, experience, because just as Vulture rightly pondered, "The video quality and the musical transitions lead us to believe this was edited in somebody's basement around 2Am last night."

Continue Reading...

You'd think, with the way that Hollywood takes every fucking thing with a whiff of success attached to it and turns it into a movie (board games, children's toys, cartoons, bubble gum mascots) that they'd have already pillaged every successful book in the history of mankind. And you would be mostly right. In fact, in coming up with the list below, I discovered that all but 13 novels that have sold over 10 million copies have been turned into a feature motion picture at some point. Can you believe that? All but 13. And of those 13, several of them are practically unadaptable (though, Hollywood tends to find ways -- see the upcoming Monopoly or Battleship movies), or are way too short or way too long for a feature length film (again, not that it's stopped Hollywood in the past -- see Where the Wild Things Are and the Dr. Seuss movies). In fact,...

As previously mentioned on this blog, Hunger director Steve McQueen is currently working on bringing the life of Afro-beat king Fela Kuti to the big screen. The screenplay, which will be based on Michael Veal’s biography Fela: The Life and Times of an African Musical Icon, is being written by both McQueen and British-Nigerian novelist and playwright, Biyi Bandele.

We all know who Steve McQueen is at this point. But who is Biyi Bandele.

Here’s a brief bio:

Biyi Bandele was born in Nigeria in 1967, and now lives in London, where he’s been since 1990. He’s written several plays, and worked with the Royal Court Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as writing radio drama and screenplays for television. He was a Judith E. Wilson Fellow at Churchill College, Cambridge from 2000-2002, and Royal Literary Fund Resident Playwright at Bush Theatre from 2002-2003.

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50 Cent's acting career thus far has largely relied on roles that closely mirror his actual life-- a thinly veiled self-portrait in Get Rich or Die Tryin', a thuggish drug dealer in the Sundance laugh-out-loud melodrama Twelve, and, er, a thuggish drug dealer in Righteous Kill. I'm not saying 50 isn't capable of more-- anyone see him as a soldier in Home of the Brave-- but maybe he just hasn't gotten the right role yet. Well, how about playing a running back college senior? At age 34? Yeah, that sounds like a pretty good stretch. Variety reports that 50 Cent will star for director Mario Van Peebles in Things Fall Apart, which is not an adaptation of the Chinua Achebe book, but a story about a football player "who faces a personal tragedy as well as his own mortality while in his senior year in college." Production begins in May in Michigan. I...