The Appellate Court reportedly accepts Tory Lanez’s innocent claim.
In a new turn in Tory Lanez’s legal case, court documents obtained by DJ Akademiks reveal that an appellate court has accepted Lanez’s appeal. This acceptance grants the District Attorney two weeks to respond, potentially opening the door for a reinvestigation into Lanez’s conviction. If the appeal proceeds, it could lead to a reassessment of the prosecution’s handling of the case, particularly around claims that Lanez faced unfair treatment. Lanez’s conviction includes charges of first-degree assault with a firearm and discharging a firearm with gross negligence, resulting in a lengthy prison term without parole eligibility until September 2029. His conviction stems from a widely followed 2020 case in which Lanez was accused of shooting at Megan Thee Stallion’s feet. This development could have significant implications for the rapper’s future if the court grants further review.
The Appellate court just ACCEPTED Tory Lanez’s innocence claim, giving the DA two weeks to respond👀
The case will be up for reinvestigation to see if Tory was unfairly prosecuted‼️ pic.twitter.com/GuFqOMSKBs
— RapTV (@Rap) October 26, 2024
DJ Clark Kent passed away at age 58 after a battle with colon cancer.
Legendary hip-hop producer and DJ, Clark Kent, also known as “God’s Favorite DJ,” has passed away at 58. According to a post on his official Instagram account, Kent had “quietly and valiantly fought a three-year battle with colon cancer,” passing away on October 24, surrounded by his family. Born Rodolfo Franklin in Panama, Kent rose to fame in the 1980s New York as the DJ for Brooklyn rapper Dana Dane. His career breakthrough came in 1995 with Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s “Player’s Anthem,” featuring the Notorious B.I.G. and Lil’ Kim in her debut appearance. Over the years, Kent worked with iconic artists including Queen Latifah, Redman, and 50 Cent. Known for his sneaker collection, he collaborated with brands like Nike and Adidas. DJ Clark Kent’s legacy will be honored in an upcoming documentary by Angie Martinez, who describes him as a “purist” committed to preserving hip-hop culture.
R.I.P. DJ Clark Kent 🕊️
1966 — 2024 pic.twitter.com/3xvpXrDVnf
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) October 25, 2024
Venom: The Last Dance receives below average Rotten Tomatoes’ ratings.
Sony’s Venom: The Last Dance, the concluding film in Sony’s live-action Venom trilogy, has received mixed initial responses, debuting with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 37% and a CinemaScore of B-. While the trilogy has seen success at the box office, it has consistently struggled with critics, who rated the 2018 Venom at 30% and its sequel at 57%. This latest installment, introducing Knull and Klyntar, adds stakes for Venom’s universe but hasn’t achieved a high critical reception. Despite this, previous Venom films have been embraced by audiences, scoring above 80% with viewers and becoming some of the highest-grossing films in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. However, The Last Dance may face challenges in replicating past box office success, with projections suggesting a franchise-low opening of around $65 million domestically. This tepid start marks an uncertain close to the popular but critically divisive trilogy.
‘VENOM: THE LAST DANCE’ debuts with a B- on CinemaScore.
The lowest score of the Venom trilogy.
Read our review: https://t.co/LpBGLQj0eD pic.twitter.com/XfF1w0stBN
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 26, 2024
Abbott and Sunny crossover set to expand into a 2-episode event.
The much-anticipated crossover between ABC’s Abbott Elementary and FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is expanding. Alongside the Sunny cast appearing on Abbott, Variety confirms that Abbott’s teachers will also visit the Gang at Paddy’s Pub in a two-episode event. Earlier, stars from both TV Shows, Quinta Brunson and Rob McElhenney teased the collaboration, which brings together two Philadelphia-based comedies from Disney-owned networks (though Abbott is produced by Warner Bros. TV). The Sunny cast—McElhenney, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson, and Danny DeVito—filmed their scenes for Abbott’s upcoming episode 409, where Day’s character will feature prominently. Olson confirmed the crossover on Variety’s Power of Women red carpet, sharing her excitement about the unique collaboration between a network and a cable show. Season 17 of Sunny, scheduled for a 2025 premiere, began filming this fall, with Olson and Howerton balancing new projects on ABC and Netflix.
The ‘ABBOTT ELEMENTARY’ & ‘IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA’ crossover will be a 2-episode event.
The Abbott teachers will also show up to hang with the Gang at Paddy’s Pub.
(Source: https://t.co/nvAcpHNCzH) pic.twitter.com/nJWp3ceB5a
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 25, 2024
“Not Like Us” becomes the 2nd 2024 song to sell over 6 million units in the US.
Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us” remains one of the year’s standout records, solidifying its status as one of the most impactful diss tracks of all time. Since its release six months ago, the song has stayed within the top 15 of the Billboard Hot 100 and has sold over 6 million units in the U.S., making it the second song of 2024 to reach this milestone, following Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” In addition to headlining the upcoming 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, Lamar is expected to release a new album soon. Recently, TDE affiliate Devin Malik sparked excitement among fans by hinting at the new project on X, sharing a video of himself with Lamar at the rapper’s Pop Out concert. Terrace Martin, a longtime collaborator with Kendrick, also teased a follow-up to Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is forthcoming.
.@kendricklamar's "Not Like Us" has now sold over 6 million units in the US.
It's the second song released in 2024 to reach this milestone. pic.twitter.com/86d2w4YhYw
— chart data (@chartdata) October 26, 2024
