Did U Know? Entertainment News Week Ending March 23, 2019
Did U Know? Entertainment News for week ending March 23, 2019. Check it our below…see what The Weeknd, Queen Naija TLC and others are up to!
The Weeknd To Produce Toronto Rapper “Nav” New Album; New Music From The Weeknd
Fans are excited after finding out that Canada-born rapper Nav will be hitting the music scene again after stating he may be quitting music along with Lil Uzi Vert back in January 2019. It was announced last week that Toronto rapper Nav will release a new project this Friday (Mar. 22). The album entitled Bad Habits will be executive produced by performing artist The Weeknd who is also a Toronto native.
The Weeknd not only announced the production role he played in the making of his fellow XO artist’s album but also gave us the impression that he also will be releasing some new music. “While Chapter 6 is getting cooked, I executive produced my brother @nav new album BAD HABITS dropping Friday,” wrote Abel alongside a black-and-white photo of him in a makeshift studio. “XO vibes for the town…” The Weeknd Tweeted Monday (Mar. 18). This will be The Weeknd’s 6th studio album (hence the title).
Cardi B, Keke Palmer, Jennifer Lopez, And More To Star In Film “Hustlers”
Grammy-Winning artist Cardi B will be making her feature film debut in 2020! The Latina rapper has landed a role in a new stripper saga called “Hustler” alongside other big names in the industry such as Keke Palmer, Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Lili Reinhart, and Mercedes Ruehl. According to Deadline the filming will begin Friday, March 22nd and will be produced by J. Lo, STXfilms, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina. Hustlers is set to be released next year (2020).
Duane Martin Accuses Wife Tisha Campbell Of Lying About Abuse Allegations
Duane Martin claims that his estranged wife Tisha Campbell is lying about the abuse accusation she made to obtain custody of the children they have together. The Blast was able to obtain court documents regarding this case and reported that Duane accused Tisha and her brother having “manufactured a false claim of alleged domestic violence against the Co-Debtor which they filed with the police. Even Co-Debtor’s family law attorney would not sign his name on such a claim. The police saw the claim for what it was and did not pursue it.” Duane also mentions in the court documents that the only reason Tisha made those domestic abuse allegations was because she’s trying to break him financially. Tisha also accused Duane of hiding a two-million dollar home from creditors as part of his bankruptcy. That of which he also denies.
MTV Launches Facebook Watch Series About Queen Naija
From being a YouTube star to becoming an R&B superstar to now being the star of her own docu-series on MTV, Queen Naija is growing into what looks to be a promising career. “The Birth Of Queen Naija” is a three-part docu-series that gives viewers an exclusive look into the 23 year old singer’s personal life. The first episode aired Monday (Mar.18) on MTV Facebook and will be continued on the following Monday (March 25). The series will be available via YouTube on Friday (Mar. 22)
TLC Musical Possibly Coming To Broadway
The story of the 90’s hip hop girl group could be making its way to the world of the theatre! One of TLC’s singers Chilli confirmed in a recent interview with Cheddar that “the TLC musical and TLC on Broadway” is in the works. This will be the first time we’ll see the life of TLC depicted since the 2013 biopic CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story. However, according to Chilli, everything did not make it into the cinema. “We didn’t tell everything. We have so many stories to tell. We didn’t tell it all in our biopic we did with VH1. A lot of good stuff. It’s gonna be very emotional but a good ride.” Chilli told Cheddar. Chilli also revealed that the group had some new music coming. “We’re going to create new music for those projects as well,” she said.
Tommie Lee From Love & Hip Hop ATL In Jail Again After Showing Up To Court Drunk
According to TMZ, Tommie Lee, known for being apart of the LHHATL cast for seasons six and seven, is back in jail after showing up to a court hearing intoxicated.
In January, Tommie, whose real name is Atasha Chizaah Jefferson, was indicted on multiple charges including aggravated assault, child cruelty, and battery. Lee’s hearing was held in Cobb County, GA and was correlating her child abuse case derived from an incident by which she reportedly grabbed her daughter by her hair and shoved her head into a locker at her middle school. Tommie released a statement to TMZ addressing her problematic behavior:
“I’ve been working really hard through my problems considering the challenges that’s been set before me since I’ve been home. I’ve done all that I can do on my own to shake my habits but I do realize that I need help and I am currently seeking treatment.”
If the former Love & Hip Hop star is convicted on all counts she will face 54 years in prison.