Whitney Houston Biopic Casts Naomi Ackie For ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Film

12/16/2020

The British actress will play the singer in the 2022 biopic.

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Whitney Houston Biopic Casts Naomi Ackie For ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ Film

According to Deadline, Naomi Ackie, 28, will play the upcoming film's music legend, reportedly releasing Thanksgiving 2022.
12/16/2020
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Lil Wayne Responds to 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Lil Wayne shares his thoughts on the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show.
09/17/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: Kendrick Lamar’s Best Guest Verses
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Explore Kendrick Lamar’s top guest verses.
09/18/2024
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Arrested and Taken into Federal Custody

Sean “Diddy” Combs is arrested and placed in federal custody.
09/18/2024
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Megan Thee Stallion Leads 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Megan Thee Stallion tops 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar and Drake.
09/18/2024
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Cardi B Defends Postpartum Workout

Cardi B responds to criticism of her postpartum workout shortly after giving birth.
09/18/2024
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Denied Bail Again, Remains in Custody Until Trial

Diddy denied bail on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, stays in custody.
09/19/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: Meet the Best Producer of the Year Nominees
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Discover the top producers nominated for Best Producer of the Year at the 2024 Hip Hop Awards.
09/25/2024
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Halle Berry Hosts Bad Wig Screening for ‘Never Let Go’

Halle Berry fans wore bad wigs at a screening of her latest film, ‘Never Let Go.’
09/25/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: Female Rappers Dominate Song of the Year Nominees
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Female rappers claim five of nine spots in the 2024 Hip Hop Awards Song of the Year category.
09/26/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: Emcees Poised for Multiple Wins Revealed
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake lead nominations at the 2024 Hip Hop Awards.
09/26/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: The Alchemist’s Best Collabs That Define His Genius
Hip Hop Awards 2024

The Alchemist’s top collaborations prove why he’s a 2024 Producer of the Year contender.
09/27/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: Meet the Nominees for Album of the Year
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Discover the top contenders for Hip Hop Album of the Year at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards.
09/30/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: Hit-Boy’s Top 5 Hidden Gems
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Explore Hit-Boy’s top 5 underrated tracks before the Hip Hop Awards 2024.
09/30/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: Meet the 5 Veteran Nominees Shaping Hip-Hop
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Five hip-hop veterans are nominated at the 2024 Hip Hop Awards.
09/30/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Megan Thee Stallion Battle for Artist of the Year
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Hip hop’s biggest stars face off—who will claim Artist of the Year at BET Hip Hop Awards 2024?
09/30/2024
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BET Current: Good Times Star John Amos Passes Away at 84 After Iconic 50-Year Career

Good Times star John Amos dies at 84, Rich Homie Quan's family releases emotional posthumous video, Mary J. Blige announces 2025 tour, Pras Michél sues Lauryn Hill, and AJ Griffin leaves the NBA to pursue ministry.
10/03/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: A$AP Rocky’s Many Side Quests Beyond Music
Hip Hop Awards 2024

From fashion to whiskey, A$AP Rocky’s ventures beyond rap prove he’s a true hustler in every field.
10/03/2024
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Travis Scott to Receive “I Am Hip Hop” Award at BET Hip Hop Awards 2024
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Travis Scott to be honored with the “I Am Hip Hop” Award at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards for his cultural impact and creative contributions.
10/03/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: 50 Cent’s Deep Cuts That Cemented His Hip Hop and Entertainment Legacy
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Explore 50 Cent’s essential deep cuts that defined his influence, from rap dominance to entertainment mogul.
10/04/2024
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Hip Hop Awards 2024: Lil Wayne’s Latest Collaborations Prove He’s Still the GOAT

Lil Wayne’s recent features show why he’s still the GOAT of collaborations in the hip hop world.
10/11/2024
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