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Perth Now
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
I've got a lot of love for Fresh Prince co-stars, says Alfonso Ribeiro
Alfonso Ribeiro still has "a lot of love" for his 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' co-stars. The hit TV sitcom is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary later this year, and Alfonso - who played the part of Carlton Banks - has revealed that he's still in touch with some of his former co-stars. The 53-year-old actor - who starred on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air' alongside the likes of Will Smith, Tatyana Ali, Joseph Marcell and Karyn Parsons - told People: "I talk to everyone when I can. "We're all obviously doing many different things, but there's a lot of love and 35 years is pretty special." The NBC sitcom ran from 1990 until 1996, and it helped to propel Will - who played a fictionalised version of himself - towards international stardom. Alfonso played Will's on-screen cousin on the TV show, and the 56-year-old actor previously revealed that they share a special bond. Will - who became one of the most sought-after stars in Hollywood after leaving 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air' - said on an episode of 'Black Comedy in America': "Where you meet somebody who understands you in a way that other people don't understand you - and they're able to understand you, then craft things for you to create and shine and explode. And Alfonso was that guy for sure." Will also remembered being wowed by Alfonso during his audition for the show. Will shared: "When he came in for the audition, there was like no question, that's the one. "Nobody commits as hard as Alf. We call it the 'comedic limb.' You know where you gon' try this joke and you gon' go out there with it and you gon' risk it all." Alfonso subsequently admitted to being amazed by Will's praise. The actor also described his former 'Fresh Prince' co-star as his "brother for life" and "absolutely the best". Alfonso said on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show': "It was wonderful to hear him say that. "Will is my brother for life. And obviously our friendship and bond has now withstood the time of four or five decades. He's absolutely the best."
CNN
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Will Smith announces first full-length album release in 20 years
Will Smith is returning to his first love. The actor who rose to fame as a rapper announced he has a new album coming. 'It's OFFICIAL!! My new album Based On A True Story drops March 28,' Smith wrote in a post on social media. 'TWO WEEKS!! Hit that presave. Been working on this project for a minute and I'm itchin' to get it out to y'all.' His last album, 'Lost and Found,' was released in March 2005. Smith also shared a track list for his new project, which includes collaborations with Teyana Taylor, Jac Ross and Obanga. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Smith's longtime friend and collaborator with whom he had the 1991 hit 'Summertime,' is also listed on the opening track. Smith released the single 'Beautiful Scars' in January. Shortly after, he spoke about how the new music is a departure from some of his previous work in an interview with 'Big Boy's Neighborhood.' 'There's a thing, there's a brand that is Will Smith, you know, and the brand is slightly different from the man,' he said. 'The brand is just a really narrow slice of what the man is, and the man has expanded in a way that the brand can almost feel like a prison.' The album release date news came the same weekend he and his 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' costar Tatyana Ali recreated an iconic scene from their series, accompanied with an assist from Grammy-winning female rapper, Doechii. Waited 35 years for this dance to trend. Ib: @Mimii Their TikTok performance was done to Doechii's viral hit 'Anxiety.' In April 2024, Smith made a surprise appearance during J. Balvin's Coachella set.
CNN
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Will Smith announces first full-length album release in 20 years
Will Smith is returning to his first love. The actor who rose to fame as a rapper announced he has a new album coming. 'It's OFFICIAL!! My new album Based On A True Story drops March 28,' Smith wrote in a post on social media. 'TWO WEEKS!! Hit that presave. Been working on this project for a minute and I'm itchin' to get it out to y'all.' His last album, 'Lost and Found,' was released in March 2005. Smith also shared a track list for his new project, which includes collaborations with Teyana Taylor, Jac Ross and Obanga. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Smith's longtime friend and collaborator with whom he had the 1991 hit 'Summertime,' is also listed on the opening track. Smith released the single 'Beautiful Scars' in January. Shortly after, he spoke about how the new music is a departure from some of his previous work in an interview with 'Big Boy's Neighborhood.' 'There's a thing, there's a brand that is Will Smith, you know, and the brand is slightly different from the man,' he said. 'The brand is just a really narrow slice of what the man is, and the man has expanded in a way that the brand can almost feel like a prison.' The album release date news came the same weekend he and his 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' costar Tatyana Ali recreated an iconic scene from their series, accompanied with an assist from Grammy-winning female rapper, Doechii. Waited 35 years for this dance to trend. Ib: @Mimii Their TikTok performance was done to Doechii's viral hit 'Anxiety.' In April 2024, Smith made a surprise appearance during J. Balvin's Coachella set.
CNN
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Will Smith announces first full-length album release in 20 years
Will Smith is returning to his first love. The actor who rose to fame as a rapper announced he has a new album coming. 'It's OFFICIAL!! My new album Based On A True Story drops March 28,' Smith wrote in a post on social media. 'TWO WEEKS!! Hit that presave. Been working on this project for a minute and I'm itchin' to get it out to y'all.' His last album, 'Lost and Found,' was released in March 2005. Smith also shared a track list for his new project, which includes collaborations with Teyana Taylor, Jac Ross and Obanga. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Smith's longtime friend and collaborator with whom he had the 1991 hit 'Summertime,' is also listed on the opening track. Smith released the single 'Beautiful Scars' in January. Shortly after, he spoke about how the new music is a departure from some of his previous work in an interview with 'Big Boy's Neighborhood.' 'There's a thing, there's a brand that is Will Smith, you know, and the brand is slightly different from the man,' he said. 'The brand is just a really narrow slice of what the man is, and the man has expanded in a way that the brand can almost feel like a prison.' The album release date news came the same weekend he and his 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' costar Tatyana Ali recreated an iconic scene from their series, accompanied with an assist from Grammy-winning female rapper, Doechii. Waited 35 years for this dance to trend. Ib: @Mimii Their TikTok performance was done to Doechii's viral hit 'Anxiety.' In April 2024, Smith made a surprise appearance during J. Balvin's Coachella set.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Will Smith, Tatyana Ali perform viral 'Anxiety'/'Fresh Prince' dance with help from special guest
Will Smith and Tatyana Ali are having a "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" family reunion. The former co-stars, who played Will and Ashley respectively on the '90s sitcom, reunited to perform the viral social media dance to Grammy award-winning rapper Doechii's song "Anxiety" with the "Denial is a River" hitmaker herself. Smith posted the viral video on his Instagram page Thursday. The dance trend, which has taken over TikTok recently, features Ali donning headphones as she dances alone in her room before Smith imitates her from behind. The original clip is from the show's 1990 pilot episode. "Waited 35 years for this dance to trend," Smith captioned the post. Smith's son Jaden commented, "Dad you gotta tell me what's happening in the crib so I can fly home bro." More news on Will Smith: Smith announces first album since 2005, previewing pivot back to music Earlier this month, on March 5, Smith shared the video writing, "I've been watching y'all and every video has been better than the last!! Love that track @Doechii. @Tatyana Ali remember this?" seemingly dropping an easter egg to fans about their reunion. The "Anxiety" trend is right on time for Smith, who is returning to his musical roots. The "Pursuit of Happyness" actor announced a brand-new album in January. "Based on a True Story," set to be released March 28, marks Smith's first full studio project since 2005's "Lost and Found." On Friday, he shared the album cover art on social media. Smith has been soft-launching his return for nearly a year, releasing several singles with high-profile collaborators. The album will include those tracks − "You Can Make it," "Work of Art" and "Tantrum" − made alongside rappers Russ and Joyner Lucas and Smith's son Jaden. "Based on a True Story" marks a return to public life for the Oscar-winning actor whose slap of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony seemingly derailed his career. Contributing: Anna Kaufman This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Smith, Tatyana Ali, Doechii perform 'Anxiety' dance from 'Fresh Prince'
