Ayra Starr cast in film adaptation for Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone.
The film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel Children of Blood and Bone has expanded its star-studded cast. Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr and Nollywood veteran Richard Mofe-Damijo are among the latest additions to the highly anticipated project. They join Pamilerin Ayodeji, Shamz Garuba, British-Nigerian basketball player Temi Fagbenle, Zackary Momoh, Kola Bodunde, and Saniyya Sidney. Leading the cast is South African actress Thuso Mbedu as Zélie, the story’s protagonist. Tosin Cole will portray her older brother Tzain, while Amandla Stenberg and Damson Idris take on the roles of Princess Amari and Prince Inan. Chiwetel Ejiofor will play King Saran, with Academy Award winner Regina King as Queen Nehanda. The film also boasts powerhouse talents such as Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, and Lashana Lynch. Filming is set to begin in South Africa, with a scheduled release in early 2027.
Ayra Starr has joined the cast of Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE.’ pic.twitter.com/k5nF76IQy0
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 8, 2025
D’Wayne Wiggins passes away at age 64 after a long battle with cancer.
American musician and guitarist, D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has passed away at 64 after battling bladder cancer for over a year. His family announced that he died Friday morning, surrounded by loved ones. Wiggins discovered his passion for music at 11 when he first picked up a guitar. In 1986, he co-founded Tony! Toni! Toné! with his brother Raphael Saadiq and cousin Christian Riley, serving as lead vocalist and guitarist. The group gained mainstream success with their 1993 album Sons of Soul, featuring hits like Anniversary and (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow. They became key figures in the New Jack Swing movement, achieving five No. 1 R&B singles before disbanding in 1996. As a solo artist, Wiggins released Eyes Never Lie in 2000 and later mentored acts like Destiny’s Child and Keyshia Cole. Tony! Toni! Toné! reunited for their Just Me and You tour in 2023, with footage set to appear in an upcoming documentary.
D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! Dead at 64
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— Complex (@Complex) March 7, 2025
New trailer for The Last of Us Season 2 unveiled ahead of its April 13 premiere.
HBO unveiled the trailer for Season 2 of The Last of Us at SXSW during a panel featuring the cast and creators. The preview hints at a darker tone, with Ellie (Bella Ramsey) navigating abandoned buildings, tense moments with Joel, and a snowy settlement under attack by a zombie horde. The trailer teases new dynamics, including Ellie’s relationship with Dina and her partnership with Jesse (Young Mazino), while showcasing more monsters, violence, and fire. A pivotal scene hints at conflict between Ellie and Joel, likely tied to his lie in Season 1 about her immunity’s role in finding a cure. Co-showrunner Craig Mazin emphasized “escalation” as a key theme, with evolving infected and characters. Based on Naughty Dog’s PlayStation games, the series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions, and others. Executive producers include Mazin, Neil Druckmann, and Carolyn Strauss. Season 2 premieres April 13.
You can’t stop this.#TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max. pic.twitter.com/DH8UzAugIV
— Max (@StreamOnMax) March 8, 2025
The highly anticipated A Quiet Place 3 reportedly still in development.
Five years after its initial announcement, A Quiet Place 3 is in development, though delays have persisted due to director John Krasinski’s busy schedule. The acclaimed horror franchise, known for its near-silent storytelling where sound equals danger, has grown into a cultural phenomenon since its 2018 debut, spawning a sequel, a 2024 prequel (A Quiet Place: Day One), and various spin-offs like video games and theme park attractions. Producer Brad Fuller confirmed at SXSW that A Quiet Place 3 is moving forward, but Krasinski’s commitments, including his current project based on Jack Ryan, have slowed progress. Fuller emphasized that the prequel is separate from the third film, which aims to conclude the trilogy. Paramount Pictures greenlit the project in 2022, initially targeting a 2025 release, but the focus shifted to the prequel, directed by Michael Sarnoski. Fans remain hopeful for the trilogy’s completion and potential future instalments.
‘A QUIET PLACE 3’ is in the works.
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— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 9, 2025
Ariana Grande teases a deluxe version of her 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine.
Pop star, Ariana Grande has teased a new release tied to her 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine with a cryptic Instagram video posted on March 8. The brief clip features objects from the We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love) music video, including a teddy bear, engulfed in flames. While Grande didn’t provide a caption, release date, or details, she previously confirmed the existence of an unreleased deluxe edition of the album. At the Golden Globes in January, she hinted, “There’s something I made last year that will come out eventually… It’s an attachment of Eternal Sunshine.” On the Oscars red carpet, she playfully avoided revealing specifics, joking about needing to revisit the Brighter Days memory erasure clinic for answers. With Eternal Sunshine topping the Billboard 200 and its singles dominating charts, anticipation for the deluxe edition is soaring. Fans are eagerly awaiting an official announcement, staying tuned for Grande’s next move.
🚨Ariana Grande teases ‘eternal sunshine’ deluxe. pic.twitter.com/lhGtcTMyvU
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 8, 2025
