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Daniel Craig Confirms Knives Out 2 Is 'In The Can' And Expects Autumn Release
Daniel Craig has confirmed 'Knives Out 2' is expected to be released this autumn. The 53-year-old actor will reprise his role as private detective Benoit Blanc in the sequel to the 2019 mystery movie, and...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 January 2022
Janelle Monae Releasing Book Based On Dirty Computer Album
Janelle Monae is releasing a book based on her 'Dirty Computer' songs.The 36-year-old singer has been working on 'The Memory Librarian', a short story collection which takes its inspiration from her 2018 album and it...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 December 2021
Madelyn Cline Says Shooting Knives Out 2 Has Been 'Mind-blowing'
Madelyn Cline admits shooting 'Knives Out 2' has been a "mind-blowing" experience.The 23-year-old actress stars in the upcoming mystery film alongside the likes of Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, and Jada Pinkett...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 August 2021
Madelyn Cline Joins Knives Out 2
Madelyn Cline has joined the cast of 'Knives Out 2'.The 23-year-old actress is attached to appear alongside Daniel Craig in the murder mystery sequel that is in development at Netflix.Madelyn joins stars such as Dave...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 June 2021
Knives Out 2 Ups The Ante, Spills Leslie Odom Jr.
Leslie Odom Jr. says that director Rian Johnson wants to "up the ante" with 'Knives Out 2'.The 39-year-old actor has been cast in the murder mystery sequel and hinted that the new flick will be...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 May 2021
Kate Hudson Joins Knives Out 2
Kate Hudson has joined the cast of ‘Knives Out 2’.The 42-year-old actress has joined the cast of the second ‘Knives Out’ film, which is set to air on Netflix as a sequel to the 2019...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 May 2021
Leslie Odom Jr Joins Knives Out 2 Cast
Leslie Odom Jr. has been cast in 'Knives Out 2'.The 'One Night In Miami' actor - who recently earned an Oscar nomination for his role as Sam Cooke in Regina King's drama - is said...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 May 2021
Kathryn Hahn Boards Knives Out Sequel
Kathryn Hahn has become the latest star to join the cast of the 'Knives Out' sequel.The 47-year-old actress is reportedly set to appear with Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monae and Edward Norton.Craig will reprise...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 May 2021
Janelle Monae In Talks For Knives Out Sequel
Janelle Monae is set to star in the 'Knives Out' sequel. The 35-year-old singer-and-actress is said to have been in talks about appearing in the forthcoming film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Daniel Craig is...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 May 2021
Janelle Monae 'Uncovering' More On Sexuality
Janelle Monae is always ''uncovering'' more about her sexuality.The 'Hidden Figures' actress - who has previously been romantically linked with Tessa Thompson - identifies as queer and explained she views the label as a way...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 September 2020
Janelle Monae Relished Life Out Of The Spotlight
Janelle Monae thinks developing her music away from the spotlight allowed her to ''find'' herself.The 34-year-old musician spent years working on material as an independent artist, and she ultimately believes that it's proven to be...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 September 2020
Janelle Monae Felt 'Tested' Shooting Antebellum
Janelle Monae found shooting 'Antebellum' ''traumatic'' and warned the movie will be ''triggering'' for people.The 'Hidden Figures' star takes on the lead role in the psychological thriller - which has a closely-guarded plot, but covers...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 September 2020
Jaden Smith To Front Social Change Show For Snap
Jaden Smith will tackle racial and social justice issues in a new Snapchat series.The 'Karate Kid' actor will be joined by guests including Hailey Bieber, Common, his sister Willow Smith, Janelle Monáe, Phoebe Robinson, Yara...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18 September 2020
Janelle Monae Remembers Last Dance With Chadwick Boseman
Janelle Monae will ''never forget'' her last dance with Chadwick Boseman.The 'Antebellum' actress - who met the late 'Black Panther' star through mutual friend Lupita Nyong'o - has opened up about a special moment they...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 September 2020
Janelle Monae: Antebellum Is A Reminder That 'The Past Is Not The Past'
Janelle Monae believes 'Antebellum' is a reminder that historic atrocities still are part of the world today.The 34-year-old actress stars as Veronica Henley in the horror flick, a successful author who is abducted and taken...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 September 2020
Janelle MonáE Fights For Rights In New Single
Janelle Monáe has released a new single aimed at fighting for voting rights.The 34-year-old singer's new song, 'Turntables' was released on Tuesday (08.09.20), ahead of its feature in the upcoming Amazon Studios documentary, 'All In:...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 September 2020
Janelle Monae: I Have Abandonment Issues
Janelle Monae has been suffering with ''abandonment issues''.The 'Antebellum' star says her father was ''in and out'' of her life when she was growing up which left her feeling as though she wasn't good enough,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 August 2020
Janelle Monae On Fighting For Social Justice: 'It's Time To Get Uncomfortable'
Janelle Monae thinks it's time for people to ''get uncomfortable'' and stand up to social injustice.The 34-year-old actress and singer says that changing the system in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests can...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 August 2020
Janelle Monae Wants To Play Storm In A Marvel Movie
Janelle Monae wants to play Storm in a Marvel movie.The 34-year-old star has revealed she is keen to take over the role played by Halle Berry in the 'X-Men' franchise and admits that she raised...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 July 2020
Janelle Monae: Misogyny In Rap Music Is 'Infuriating'
Janelle Monae finds misogyny in the rap industry to be ''infuriating''.The 34-year-old star has taken to Twitter to blast prejudice against women within rap music, saying it's something that needs to be abolished immediately.She wrote...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 July 2020
Janelle MonáE Slams Misogyny In Music
Janelle Monáe has slammed misogyny in music.The 'I Like That' hitmaker insists she ''only ever wants to hear women rapping'' and has urged for the abolishment of misogyny in all fields including the music industry.She...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 July 2020
Janelle Monae Found Filming Antebellum 'Triggering'
Janelle Monae found it ''triggering'' filming 'Antebellum' at a plantation.The 34-year-old actress-and-singer plays the role of Veronica Henley, an author who is transported back to the 19th century as a slave in Southern America, in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 June 2020
Janelle Monae Is 'Questioning Time' During Coronavirus Lockdown
Janelle Monae has lost track of the days whilst in quarantine.The 34-year-old singer and actress has been spending time at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, and has said she's begun to lose count of how...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 June 2020
Janelle Monae Blames 'High Anxiety' On Her Father
Janelle Monae has ''high anxiety'' and ''abandonment issues'' because of her father.The 34-year-old singer and actress is close to her dad now, but when she was growing up he battled an addiction to crack cocaine...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 31 May 2020
Janelle Monae Is Financially Supporting Her Crew Following Axed Concerts
Janelle Monae is trying to financially support her crew after many of her gigs were cancelled this year.The 34-year-old singer and actress had performances at the likes of Essence Festival and NYC Pride axed due...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 May 2020
Janelle Monae Suffered Anxiety Attacks During Dirty Computer Recording
Janelle Monae suffered anxiety attacks while recording 'Dirty Computer'.The 34-year-old singer admitted working on the 2018 album was tough because of the political climate in the US at the time due to US president Donald...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 May 2020
Janelle Monae Wants Equal Opportunities
Janelle Monae wants the same opportunities as Julia Roberts. The 34-year-old singer and actress has formed her own production company, Wonderland Pictures, because she wants to ensure that she has ''freedom and choice'' in her...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 May 2020
Janelle MonáE Had 'Anxiety Attacks' Over Dirty Computer
Janelle Monáe had ''anxiety attacks'' over recording her album 'Dirty Computer'.The 34-year-old singer-and-actress has revealed she contemplated whether or not to carry on with the acclaimed 2018 LP, because she was worried that it might...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 24 May 2020
Janelle MonáE Is An 'Open Wound' With Every Project She Does
Janelle Monáe is ''an open wound'' with ''every project'' she does.The 34-year-old singer-and-actress - whose latest role sees her replace Julia Roberts as the lead of the Amazon series 'Homecoming' - has admitted that whether...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 May 2020
Music News Round-up: Janelle Monae To Play Glastonbury; New Foals And James Blake Albums; David Bowie Box Set
JANELLE MONAE CONFIRMED FOR GLASTONBURY Excitement ahead of Glastonbury 2019 later this summer has increased with the announcement that R&B star Janelle Monáe has been added to the line-up.Speaking on BBC Radio 6 Music’s breakfast...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 13 January 2019
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