By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The King of Pop is getting a biopic. The Shadow and Act website confirmed this week that the production has been set at Lionsgate from the late singer’s estate and the producers of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Lionsgate is teaming with producer Graham King on the film, which is titled, Michael. Lionsgate will distribute the film worldwide. The film is produced by King and the Michael Jackson estate’s co-executors, John Branca and John McClain, the screenplay is from John Logan. The Liongate release says, “the film ‘will give audiences an in-depth portrayal of the complicated man…
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The new 2022 Kia Seltos Nightfall Turbo AWD delivers a bold look that’s all its own. This new version features a strong stance, striking available LED lights, and stunning 17” machined-finish alloy wheels are sure to capture some glances. To help complete the exterior look, there’s muscular front bumper and sharp creases pressed into the bodywork, with a wide tiger-nose grill that continues the theme, as does the vehicle’s tapering line to the rear. The Seltos Nightfall Edition trim equips impressive available features, like All-Wheel Drive, a turbocharged 1.6L engine producing 195 lb.-ft. of torque, a 7-Speed Quick-Shift DCT Automatic transmission…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Veteran comedian, actor and game show host Wayne Brady has joined forces with Freestyle Love Supreme Academy and Speechless Inc. to launch a virtual business and educational training platform built around improv acting techniques. Brady will become chief creative officer of the venture dubbed FLS Plus. Steve Johnston, former president and managing partner of the famed Second City improv group, is on board as an investor and will serve as president. The deal brings together the assets of FLS Academy, an offshoot of the acting troupe behind the Off Broadway hit “Freestyle Love Supreme,”…
By TnTribuneNews Staff ReportsMartin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King and Yolanda Renee King, alongside dozens of national and grassroots organizations representing millions of voters nationwide, are mobilizing on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to restore and expand voting rights to honor Dr. King’s legacy.The actions will call on President Joe Biden and the Senate to urgently pass federal voting rights legislation, including the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and ensure the Jim Crow filibuster doesn’t stand in the way.“President Biden and Congress used their political muscle to deliver a vital infrastructure deal, and now…
By Tennessee Tribune News Service The National Civil Rights Museum has pivoted to present King Day: An All-Day Hybrid Celebration on January 17, 2022, with free admission to the museum from 8 am to 6 pm. The museum is at limited capacity to uphold health and safety protocols. Guests must reserve museum passes online at kingday.org. Due to the surge in COVID cases, the museum is foregoing its courtyard entertainment, resource stations, and children’s activities where people would gather in close proximity. Guests are required to wear masks. Sanitation stations will be posted throughout the experience. The virtual celebration…
The New Year brings exciting news with the premiere of the all-new 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. It’s the first vehicle in the Wilderness Outback line. The Wilderness features the legendary Outback standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. It’s loaded with off-road-ready upgrades like higher ground clearance, a turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine, and all-terrain tires. Black exterior trim along with Anodized Copper finish accents push Outback’s rugged style even further – with functional upgrades like added clearance front/rear bumpers and anti-glare hood design included as well. The 2022 Outback Wilderness is built around the time- and trail-tested capability of standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, which…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — A premiere date was announced Saturday for the two-night, four hour documentary on Janet Jackson. A&E and Lifetime jointly announced that the documentary would debut Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. CT with the first two hours airing. A new, extended trailer was also released Saturday on various social media projects. “It’s just something that needs to be done,” Jackson said about the project in the three-plus minute clip. “Janet” includes exclusive archival footage, home videos and celebrity interviews — with stars like Missy Elliott, Whoopi Goldberg, Mariah Carey and Ciara, who are all seen…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — A site for an upcoming biopic about the legendary legislator Shirley Chisholm has been announced. “Shirley” starring Regina King is coming to Netflix. It was announced this week by the Shadow and Act website. The project is now filming in Cincinnati. It is from Participant Media and Regina and Reina King’s Royal Ties Productions. Royal Ties set a deal at Netflix in 2019. It’s written and directed by John Ridley. The film also stars Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Dorian Missick, Amirah Vann, W. Earl Brown with André Holland and Terrence…
For the first time ever, this high-performance sedan harnesses plenty of intelligent power plus plenty of modern style and elegance. Convenience, compatibility, and connectivity are included, as part of the latest technology in the 2022 BMW M3 package. With a low center of gravity, lightweight components, and a suspension tuned to perfection on the grueling Nürburgring, this compact sedan delivers incredible sportiness and dynamics. There are M Carbon Bucket Seats with their lightweight construction, illuminated M badge, with lateral support, and full electric adjustment, M Carbon Bucket Seats create the perfect fusion of sportiness and functionality. The incredible 3.0-liter BMW…
The new 2021 Ascent™ is the largest and most versatile Subaru ever. It features three rows and seating for up to seven. It’s packed with advanced technologies, from active safety systems to entertainment features. The Subaru brand is known for its quality, durability and reliability. The Ascent is designed to give you peace of mind when you’re behind the wheel. It features standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive while delivering up to 27 highway MPG, and it can tow up to 5,000 lbs. with 8.7 inches of ground clearance and standard X-MODE® with Hill Descent Control, you can reach even more…