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Apple TV+ has debuted the first trailer for Sidney, a documentary on the late legendary actor Sidney Poitier.

The documentary, produced by Oprah Winfrey, explores Poitier’s journey from his early life in the Bahamas to becoming a successful Hollywood actor and civil rights activist. It features interviews with Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Robert Redford, Lenny Kravitz, Barbra Streisand, Spike Lee and more – as well as Poitier himself, filmed before his passing in January 2022 at age 94.

Poitier became the first Black man to win an Academy Award for best actor in 1964 for his role in Lilies of the Field. He also starred in films including To Sir, with Love; Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner; and In the Heat of the Night.

Sidney will premiere in select theaters and globally on Apple TV+ on September 23.

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DJ Khaled‘s album rollout continues with another tease: a collaboration with Future and Lil Baby. The producer teamed up with the rap stars for the title track of his new project, God Did.

“Biggest album coming #AUG26 #GODDID,” Khaled captioned a photo of him, Future and Lil Baby. “Today we made more history!”

“They don’t believe in us, Future did, Lil Baby did,” the producer added in a clip. “Album August 26. Be ready. It’s special.”

The song “God Did” will follow the release of the Drake-assisted “Staying Alive,” which also features Lil Baby. The album includes another collaboration with Future, as well as one with Brooklyn’s own Jay-Z.

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Saweetie and Giveon are icons in the making, according to Harper’s Bazaar. The two are named in the publication’s list of 21 stars — ages 30 and under — who are positively impacting the world with their talents.

In her conversation with Bazaar, Saweetie defined the term icon as “someone who inspires others—through fashion, through music, through your personality, through your perseverance” — a definition she said describes “true icon” Cher. Saweetie worked with the singer for a M.A.C campaign and described her as a source of motivation.

“She was so generous, so beautiful. She shined so bright,” Saweetie said of Cher. “One thing that she taught me was Take your time, but keep going. No matter where you’re at, keep going. Sometimes, I do feel like giving up. But I know that if she did it, I could do it, too. I see a lot of myself in her.”

She added it warms her heart knowing she’s also helping fans push through hard times. “I know what it feels like to be that little girl who struggles and who needs music for therapy and for inspiration,” Saweetie explained.

As for Giveon, it appears he’s already claiming icon status as he believes Pisces — his zodiac sign — is the most iconic sign. He felt like he “made it” at the 2022 Met Gala, where Jimmy Fallon was his chaperone, and when fans attending his European tour sang the words to his songs. He wants his legacy “to be as an artist who told the truth.”

Bazaar’s 2022 Icons issue celebrates stars who are “making space for others by bringing new ideas, perspectives, and experiences to the table with a generosity, hopefulness, and vision that’s both inspiring and inspired.” Jack Harlow, poet Amanda Gorman and Bad Bunny also made the list.

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Queen Latifah and Ludacris have teamed up, and no, it’s not for anything rap-related. The two are actually starring in the upcoming Netflix film End of the Road.

The movie, an action thriller, is about a family road trip gone wrong. Queen plays the role of Brenda, a widowed mother. Brenda, her kids and her brother Reggie (Ludacris) witness a murder and become the targets of a mysterious killer. 

The trailer captures Brenda as she fights to keep her family alive.

Directed by Millicent Shelton, End of the Road is set to premiere on September 9. Beau Bridges, Mychala Faith Lee, Shaun Dixon and Frances Lee McCain also star in the film.

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A$AP Rocky has been charged for an alleged assault with a firearm against a former friend back in November, a Los Angeles County District Attorney announced on Monday.

“Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.”

The 33-year-old rapper, born Rakim Mayers, faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.

Rocky allegedly pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the victim — A$AP Relli, born Terell Ephron, a member of his A$AP Mob collective, according to Rolling Stone — during a heated discussion in Hollywood. In a subsequent confrontation between the parties, Mayers allegedly drew the semi-automatic handgun and fired twice in the direction of the victim, prosecutors said.

The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department, Robbery/Homicide Division.

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