'A Simple Favor': Anna Kendrick & Blake Lively star in mystery thriller (video)

This looks so good!

Based off of the best-selling novel by Darcey Bell, "A Simple Favor" the film hits theaters Sept. 14.

Side Note: In case you were wondering, the song in the background is "Crier tout bas - Live from Montreal" by Cœur De Pirate. 

Video via Lionsgate Movies' YouTube Page

'Solo: A Star Wars Story': Donald Glover & 'Chewie' shine in new trailer (video)

This movie looks like a really good time. I'm excited!

"Solo: A Star Wars Story" hits theaters May 25.

Video via Star Wars' YouTube Page

'Avengers: Infinity War': Marvel Studios releases new poster, pushes up release date (photo)

UPDATE: It has since been revealed that Marvel Studios pushed up the release date because Robert Downey Jr. (who plays Iron Man) asked it to via friendly Twitter banter. Either way, I think it's awesome for fans who have been waiting 10 years to see the film to see it a week earlier than promised. 

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I'm not sure why the release date was pushed up from May 4 to April 27, but I'm guessing Disney/Marvel Studios wanted to get a jump on summer sales - especially with "Solo: A Star Wars Story" coming out a month later (why have two films from the same property compete against each other, right?).

"Avengers: Infinity War" hits theaters Friday, April 27.

Photo via Marvel Studios' Facebook Page

'Solo: A Star Wars Story': Disney releases official teaser trailer (video)

I'm going to have to take a good look at this when I get off of work, but I am so excited!

"Solo: A Star Wars Story" hits theaters May 25. 

Video via Star Wars' YouTube Page

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': Rey gets her training & Luke is scared sh*tless in new trailer (video)

I've already screamed and shouted and I've already bought my tickets (I bought an extra set, just in case).

You can get your tickets HERE.

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" hits theaters Dec. 15.


Video via Star Wars' YouTube Page 

'Justice League': World descends into chaos in new trailer (video)

I 98.9 percent liked "Wonder Woman" and I've loved Henry Cavill since his "Tudors" days, so I'm hyped to see this.

DC's "Justice League" hits theaters Nov. 17.

Video via E! Online

'Black Panther': Watch the jaw-dropping teaser trailer (video)

I have never been so excited for a comic book film in my life. This looks fantastic! 

Marvel Studios' "Black Panther" is scheduled to hit theaters Feb. 16, 2018. 

Video via Marvel Entertainment's YouTube Page

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': Luke trains Rey in first trailer (video)

I am super late with this, but OMG, look how fantastic this is! And Rey is training to be a Jedi! And Luke...wants the Jedi to end (for some reason).

You guys can catch "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" in 7 months (Dec. 15). 😭😭 

Video via Star Wars' YouTube Page

Music Video FIRE!: Kendrick Lamar in 'HUMBLE'

The imagery, the lyrics. It's just...powerful. 

Be sure to watch it on repeat.

Video via Kendrick Lamar VEVO

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story': Second official trailer released (video)

**Looks at my phone, sees that it's not Dec. 16, cries hysterically.**

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," as noted earlier, comes out Dec. 16.


Video via Star Wars' YouTube Page

'The Crown': New Netflix series on Queen Elizabeth II gets official trailer (video)

Netflix's highly anticipated series, "The Crown," based on the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, released its official trailer today. Claire Foy ("Wolf Hall") stars as Her Royal Highness alongside Matt Smith ("Doctor Who"), who plays the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

With the Queen celebrating her 90th birthday earlier this year, it's nice to look back on how things all began.

"The Crown" begins streaming on Netflix Nov. 4.

Frank Ocean drops new album, 'Blonde,' on Apple Music

Update!: The album is now available for streaming on Spotify, Amazon Music and other digital retailers.

The wait is over, world! Frank Ocean has a new album out. It's called "Blonde" and it's on Apple Music right now. This follows last night's release of a 45-minute visual album by Frank titled "Endless," which is also solely streaming on Apple Music. It is unclear if the two are connected.

Enjoy.


Photo via Rolling Stone

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story': Official trailer released (video)

You know what? I just...I can't.

"Rogue One" comes out Dec. 16. Go see it.


Video via Star Wars' YouTube Page

'Justice League': First trailer is released at Comic-Con (video)

So, what did we see? Ben Affleck returns as Batman, Gal Gadot returns as Wonder Woman, and we see the first glimpses of Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Ezra Miller as the Flash. Are you excited?

"Justice League" hits theaters November 2017.


Video via Warner Bros. Pictures' YouTube Page

Keyanna Butler's 'Maybe Forever': Now Available for Pre-Order

UPDATE (7/19/16): The book is out NOW! Get your copy via the Amazon link below!

Just two weeks ago, I posted the cover reveal of my friend, Keyanna Butler's, first book, "Maybe Forever." Now, I am happy to announce that the book is available for pre-order on Amazon for only $3.99. The book will be released July 19.

Get your copy now!

You can also add it on Goodreads, and feel free to reach out to the author on Facebook and Twitter. 

Congrats again, Keyanna!


Cover via Limitless Publishing and Redbird Designs

Cover Reveal: 'Maybe Forever' by Keyanna Butler

Everyone, I have some exciting news to share: My good friend, Keyanna Butler, is releasing a book! It's called "Maybe Forever" and it's scheduled for release July 19. The gorgeous cover was revealed today (see above) and I wanted to share it with you all.

Check out all of the details below and make sure you grab a copy when it comes out! Congrats, Keyanna!

'Beauty and the Beast': Live-action film, starring Emma Watson, releases first teaser trailer (video)

I have to say that when I first heard that "Beauty and the Beast" was being turned into a live-action film, I became a bit nervous. "Beauty and the Beast" is one of my favorite Disney movies and, as we know, with a lot of reinterpretations, things can go wrong.

But, when Emma Watson was cast as Belle and slew of other stellar actors were named in the film too—including Dan Stevens as the Beast, Emma Thompson as Mrs. Potts (voice actor), Josh Gad as LeFou, Ewan McGregor as Lumière (voice actor), and Ian McKellen as Cogsworth (voice actor), according to E! Online—I felt a bit better about the situation. And now that the teaser trailer is out, I'm getting a bit excited about it too.

"Beauty and the Beast"—the live-action version—hits theaters March 17, 2017.

See the promotional photo below:

Lemonade: Beyoncé's sixth album now available on iTunes & Amazon

Photo via Beyoncé's Facebook Page

As the world knows by now, Beyoncé released her sixth album, "Lemonade," Saturday night (April 23), after its accompanying visual film debuted on HBO. Originally available for streaming solely on TIDAL, it is also now available on iTunes and Amazon.

Get your copy now!

Prince has died

Photo via The Guardian (via Michael Ochs Archives)

As many of you know by now, the phenomenal artist known as Prince has passed away. He died yesterday (April 21) at his home near Minneapolis at the age of 57, the Associated Press confirms.

A slew of artists and entertainers have shared their thoughts on the musician and his legacy, including Michael Jackson's estate, Justin Timberlake and Spike Lee. Fans have also set up and gathered at memorials across the world, including one outside of his home at Paisley Park.

For more details about the sudden death of Prince, as well as other related coverage, visit AP.org, Billboard.com, RollingStone.com and any other major outlets.

Syreeta Martin talks sex & relationships in fifth grade; having 'the talk' w/ 10-year-olds (video)

A former classmate of mine, Syreeta Martin—known professionally as Sincerely Syreeta and owner of the fabulous Sincerely Syreeta & Co., LLC, brand—stopped by Fox 29 today to talk about an article she wrote for PhillyVoice on discussing sex and relationships with her 10-year-old daughter, who is in the fifth grade. It's a fantastic interview and I encourage you to check out the clip above, as well as the full article, which you can find here.

Great job, Syreeta! You continue to make us Temple Owls proud!


Video via Fox 29