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New York Post
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Nicholas Loeb, Sofia Vergara's ex, claims director conned him over failed Mona Lisa flick
Sofia Vergara's ex — who spent years feuding with the 'Modern Family' actress over custody rights of their frozen embryos — was allegedly scammed by a German director into shelling out nearly $40,000 on a movie project that went nowhere. Nicholas Loeb, an actor and entrepreneur, was hoping to snag Robert Schwentke to helm a flick called the 'Art of the Con,' which he described in a lawsuit against the director as 'a historically inspired heist film dramatizing the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre in the early 20th century.' Schwentke, 57, who directed the 2017 film 'The Captain,' allegedly agreed to take the project on in 2022 but only if his preferred writer, Matthew Wilder, took a crack at the screenplay, Loeb claimed in a Manhattan Supreme Court filing. Loeb has fought with ex-Sofia Vergara for years in court over their embryos. Getty Images Loeb shelled out $25,000 to Wilder to rewrite the script, based on Schwentke's promise, then another $12,500 in January 2023 after the director demanded a second rewrite. Even though he didn't want to hire the screenwriter, Loeb 'agreed to retain Wilder solely for the purpose of securing Schwentke as director,' according to the litigation. Schwentke even voiced enthusiasm for the project, Loeb alleged. He imagined that 'directing a Lubitsch-style elegant heist-comedy … would be one of the great joys of [his] career,' he told Loeb, according to the lawsuit. The director allegedly stopped responding for months, then 'resurfaced' in August 2023?]] demanding a third rewrite 'again to be performed by Wilder and again for a $25,000 fee,' Loeb claimed. Director Robert Schwentke allegedly claimed he would sign on to help Loeb's project, then backed out. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Schwentke then ditched the project in March, leaving Loeb on the hook for more than $37,000 in expenses, he claimed. 'Mr. Loeb believes he was swindled by Schwentke in collusion with his friend, costing him millions,' said attorney Andrew B. Smith, who reps Loeb. Loeb is seeking unspecified damages 'in an amount sufficient to punish' the pair for their 'willful, malicious, and fraudulent conduct.' The Westchester-based Loeb spent nearly a decade in a high-profile legal battle with Vergara over the fate of their remaining embryos created by in vitro fertilization, after their bid to have children failed. Vergara won in court, preventing Loeb from bringing their embryos to term using a surrogate. Wilder and Schwentke did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
BTS' J-Hope Announces New Solo Single, "Killin' It Girl" Ft. GloRilla: Here's When It Arrives
Yara Sameh J-hope is continuing to build up his next era. The BTS member and solo star announced that he will release his upcoming collaborative solo single, 'Killin' It Girl,' featuring rapper GloRilla on June 13. The song and video slated to drop the same day will serve as the follow-up to Hobi's March hit 'Sweet Dreams' and April's 'Mona Lisa,'. In a release announcing the track, it is described as a hip-hop song 'that captures the thrill of falling in love at first sight. Imbued with refreshing honesty, the lyrics depict an infatuation towards a confident and irresistible other.' With 'minimalistic' production, the solo effort promises to balance the K-pop superstar dancer/rapper's rhythmic rap cadence with an 'addictive' hook and Memphis MC GloRilla's 'unmistakable delivery and bold charisma.' In a recent Billboard cover story the 31-year-old said after his discharge from mandatory South Korean military service — the full group plans to reunite at some point this year when they have all finished their army hitches — he headed straight to the U.S. to work with American producers. ''Sweet Dreams'' featuring Miguel — an artist I've long respected — has a smooth, soulful vibe that feels deeply personal, ' he said. 'On the other hand, 'Mona Lisa' brings a hip-hop-driven performance energy. Both tracks are easy to connect with, yet they offer a glimpse into the broader, more evolved musical world I'm building. This is just the start — I have plenty more musical experiments in store.' In addition to the collab with GloRilla, j-hope will also release a solo version titled 'Killin' It Girl (Solo Version),' at the same time. Hobi is currently on his world Hope on the Stage tour, which is slated to hit the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan on May 31 and wrap up on June 13 and 14 with two nights at the Goyang Sports Complex in Seoul, South Korea. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
J-Hope to drop new track on 12th BTS anniversary
K-pop sensation to drop third song of solo single project J-Hope of BTS is set to release a new single, 'Killin' It Girl (Feat. GloRilla),' on June 13, marking the 12th anniversary of the boy band's official debut. The hip-hop track candidly expresses the fluttering excitement of falling in love at first sight. It follows J-Hope's solo singles released in March, 'Sweet Dreams (Feat. Miguel)' and 'Mona Lisa,' making it the third installment in his ongoing solo single project. A snippet from the track reveals a sleek, rhythmic flow paired with a heavy beat, hinting at another addictive release. Ahead of the official drop, concept photos and a music video teaser will be unveiled sequentially to build anticipation. The track features GloRilla, a rising star in the global hip-hop scene known for her bold raps and powerful energy. Her studio album "Glorious," released last year, reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200. She was also named as best new hip-hop artist at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards. On June 13 and 14, coinciding with the release, J-Hope will hold the finale concerts of his solo world tour 'Hope on the Stage' at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province, where he will perform 'Killin' It Girl' live for the first time. J-Hope recently appeared on Apple Music's radio program "The Zane Lowe Show" and shared his thoughts about the solo single project. He stressed that the sequence was designed by the flow and order of emotions in the overall composition. "The last single is my personal favorite, so please look forward to it," he said. jy@
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
J-Hope to drop new track on 12th BTS anniversary
K-pop sensation to drop third song of solo single project J-Hope of BTS is set to release a new single, 'Killin' It Girl (Feat. GloRilla),' on June 13, marking the 12th anniversary of the boy band's official debut. The hip-hop track candidly expresses the fluttering excitement of falling in love at first sight. It follows J-Hope's solo singles released in March, 'Sweet Dreams (Feat. Miguel)' and 'Mona Lisa,' making it the third installment in his ongoing solo single project. A snippet from the track reveals a sleek, rhythmic flow paired with a heavy beat, hinting at another addictive release. Ahead of the official drop, concept photos and a music video teaser will be unveiled sequentially to build anticipation. The track features GloRilla, a rising star in the global hip-hop scene known for her bold raps and powerful energy. Her studio album "Glorious," released last year, reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200. She was also named as best new hip-hop artist at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards. On June 13 and 14, coinciding with the release, J-Hope will hold the finale concerts of his solo world tour 'Hope on the Stage' at Goyang Sports Complex in Gyeonggi Province, where he will perform 'Killin' It Girl' live for the first time. J-Hope recently appeared on Apple Music's radio program "The Zane Lowe Show" and shared his thoughts about the solo single project. He stressed that the sequence was designed by the flow and order of emotions in the overall composition. "The last single is my personal favorite, so please look forward to it," he said.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is GloRilla and who stars in BTS' J-Hope's Killin' It Girl teaser? Meet the 2 women in his new release
BTS member J-Hope is slated to drop his third digital single, Killin' It Girl, in just over a week. The announcement was made by his agency, BIGHIT MUSIC on May 28, along with a sneak peek into the track's groovy tune and its female lead. Speculation regarding the identity of the woman has been going on since glimpses of her were shared through the Charm of HOPE concept film. Here's ending your curiosity as eagle-eyed fans finally found out who she is. Killin' It Girl MV: Who is J-Hope's female lead in 3rd single J-Hope 's third solo track will feature not one big two women. In the Charm of HOPE concept film, a woman is seen through the lens of the BTS rapper's rifle pointed at her. She sports neat style and sharp visuals, making her seem perfect for a track like Killin' It Girl. As per fans, she is a South Korean model named Kim Juwon, signed with the management company, Cauliflower Agency. Fans gushed over her stunning visuals, humorously labeling her "pretty so fine"– a clever nod to the lyrics of J-Hope's song, Mona Lisa. Some even felt that the model's "vibes are a lot like hobi." The second woman part of the Killin' It Girl music video is GloRilla, the track's collaborator. Know about her. Who is GloRilla, the collaborative artist in Killin' It Girl MV? GloRilla is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, who gained prominence in 2022 with her song F.N.F. (Let's Go) (with Hitkidd). The track was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, earning her significant global fame. GloRilla's debut album, Glorious, released in 2024, garnered widespread acclaim. It showcased her growth as a lyricist and her ability to blend different genres. Her music often incorporates elements of Southern hip hop, crunk, and trap. Notably, she also collaborated with prominent female rappers like Megan Thee Stallion and Latto. About Killin' It Girl Killin' It Girl is described by BIGHIT MUSIC as "a hip-hop song that vividly expresses the thrill of love at first sight, with lyrics describing the experience of gazing at a confident and charming partner." Its official MV will be released on June 13 at 1 PM KST (9:30 AM IST/12 AM EST).
