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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kid Cudi Will Recount His Pursuit of Happiness in ‘Cudi: The Memoir'
Kid Cudi will reflect on the journey of his life and career in his debut memoir Cudi: The Memoir, out Aug. 5. The musician announced the book on Instagram, sharing accompanying artwork that he painted himself. The memoir will recount stories that capture 'life lessons, the rager period of my life, and fighting my demons,' he said in the caption, 'all the way to the present, where happiness has found me.' 'I cannot wait for u guys to read it. Its filled w so much about my journey from my first memory to turning 40,' Cudi said. 'I hope this book does what my music does for u and gives u guidance and hope that u will make it through those difficult times.' Cudi: The Memoir will be published by Simon & Schuster. The book is 320 pages. More from Rolling Stone Kid Cudi Opens 'New Era' With Reflective Single 'Neverland' Kid Cudi's Car Arson: New Details Revealed in Fire Report Kid Cudi Pays Homage to New York City in 'Don't Worry' Music Video The cover art features a cartoon image of Cudi set against a bright blue background. 'This is my debut of my artwork! I hope u guys like the vibes,' he added. 'There will be more pictures of my paintings in the book, as well as pictures from childhood all the way to my years in the business and all the things I've accomplished. Get ready, you'll all understand me a lot more after this. LOVE YALL MAN!!' Last week, Cudi released the new single 'Neverland,' his first since sharing the latest installment of his The Soundtrack of Moon Man series in 2024. The song arrives ahead of the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his short film, Neverland, directed by Ti West and produced by Monkeypaw Productions, scheduled for June. ''Neverland' marks the beginning of an exciting new era for me,' Cudi said in a statement. 'I'm really proud of this new sound, and I can't wait for fans — old and new — to experience what's coming. With the album and the short film premiering at Tribeca, this is just the start of something much bigger.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kid Cudi Opens ‘New Era' With Reflective Single ‘Neverland'
Kid Cudi has shared an evocative new single, 'Neverland.' It marks the musician's first new music of 2025 and comes ahead of the premiere of his short film, Neverland,directed by Ti West and produced by Monkeypaw Productions, at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. The pensive song builds to a rousing chorus as Kid Cudi reflects, 'This universe has common ground/ Just takes a while to come around/ When I'm feeling up and I'm feeling down/ Reminds me that I'm still alive.' More from Rolling Stone Kid Cudi's Car Arson: New Details Revealed in Fire Report Kid Cudi Pays Homage to New York City in 'Don't Worry' Music Video Can't You Just Let Josh Hartnett Be an Indie Weirdo? ''Neverland' marks the beginning of an exciting new era for me,' Kid Cudi said in a statement. 'I'm really proud of this new sound, and I can't wait for fans—old and new—to experience what's coming. With the album and the short film premiering at Tribeca, this is just the start of something much bigger.' A press release notes that fans should 'stay tuned for more from Kid Cudi' this year. Kid Cudi's most recent LP, Insano, dropped last January. He later released Insano (Nitro Mega), a partner album to Insano that featured Wiz Khalifa, Chip tha Ripper, Pusha T, Steve Aoki, and more. In September, he shared 'Don't Worry,' featuring Chip Tha Ripper. The single accompanied issue #4 of Kid Cudi's comic book series, Moon Man. The rapper reunited with West, his director on horror film X, for Neverland. Kid Cudi and West co-wrote the script for the 11-minute projects, which stars Kiernan Shipka, Brittany Snow, Haley Joel Osment, Cary Elwes, and Brandon Scott. 'I am so damn excited for u all to see what we cooked up for u,' Kid Cudi noted on Instagram. 'This was a huge passion project, its different and something u haven't seen before.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
The Guardian
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The big finish: podcasts that really stick the landing
Headphones are essential for this atmospheric audio drama from Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, released in 2022 and told over 12 parts. Tracy Letts plays radio shock jock Rick Egan, who casually, carelessly stirs up racial tensions in the post-9/11 US. Fast forward eight years, and Rick is persona non grata in the industry, a deadbeat dad and – on top of all that – has become the target of an evil parasitic force called the Blank (voiced by Taran Killam), in a series that offers thrills and chills right to the end. Megan Bhari was a teenager who – despite apparent ill health – poured her energy into founding a charity for sick children that was supported by the likes of One Direction. But, astoundingly, web sleuths alleged that Bhari was faking cancer – even claiming that she had gone to Disney World when she was supposed to be undergoing treatment. Sensitively handling its hugely tricky subject matter, Jamie Bartlett's 2023 BBC series keeps up its rigorous investigation of the Believe in Magic charity all the way to its final chapter, with big revelations about Bhari and her family. This pod from the FT and Pushkin is the sort of series that lodges itself deep in your brain after listening. First released in 2022, it offers a forensic look at the world of online porn, from the surprising role of Visa and Mastercard to what performers really think of their tech overloads, and the ascent of OnlyFans. It also seeks to answer a simple but seemingly unknowable question: who is PornHub's secretive owner? Gladly, Patricia Nilsson and Alex Barker find this out – and much more besides. Released earlier this year, this series hosted by journalist Nicky Anderson for the British podcast outfit Stak delves into the elite New York City Ballet, where allegations of abuse and toxicity have festered over the decades – even leading to a headline-grabbing lawsuit. Its greatest strength is its candid accounts from former members of the company – which continue right to the last episode, when a newly retired dancer unpacks the isolation and mental strain she suffered. Funded in part by Nasa, Quantum Quest was an ambitious, educational sci-fi animation with an enviable voice cast that included Samuel L Jackson, Mark Hamill and Sandra Oh. Why, then, did the film barely see the light of day, showing in one Kentucky cinema for six months in 2011 before all traces of it were scrubbed from existence? This indie pod explores all the theories, before getting some solid answers about how such a starry project ended up on the scrapheap.
Black America Web
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
‘HIM' Sports Horror Depicts Marlon Wayans As Pro QB With A Dark Secret
Jordan Peele is continuing to innovate the horror genre by producing films that platform Black actors and tell stories in a realm where they're either rarely seen or offed far too quickly. HIM , produced by Peele, stars Marlon Wayans and Tyriq Withers, examines the high cost of fame and the sacrifices some would make to obtain greatness. Produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, HIM stars Wayans as Isaiah White, a star professional quarterback in his waning years who mentors rising quarterback Cameron Cade, played by Withers, who some might remember from the 'Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga' episode of Atlanta from show creator Donald Glover. In a trailer for HIM delivered last Friday (April 18), White is the top quarterback of his team and takes in Cade to train him in an isolated compound. What Cade discovers in his journey is that the price of sports excellence will cost him dearly, and it appears White is attempting to cast his curse onto his young protege. HIM , which was initially titled GOAT , is directed by Justin Tipping, who was the director and writer for 2016's Kicks and was the director and producer for the television show Flatbush Misdemeanors , among other works. The film is slated for a September 19 release. Check out the trailer below. — Photo: Universal Pictures / HIM SEE ALSO 'HIM' Sports Horror Depicts Marlon Wayans As Pro QB With A Dark Secret was originally published on
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Bro… it's different,' but is it? Jordan Peele's horror Him trailer out now, starring Marlon Wayans
Marlon Wayans stars alongside rising actor Tyriq Withers in the trailer for Him, a horror movie produced by Jordan Peele. The film, directed by Justin Tipping, will hit theaters on September 19, 2025. It features Wayans as a seasoned quarterback who takes an up-and-coming football star under his wing. However, the training goes far beyond physical drills, as Wayans' character, Isaiah White, pushes Withers' character, Cameron Cade, into disturbing territory. The film follows Cade, a rising star quarterback, who suffers a potentially career-ending injury just before football's scouting combine. In his moment of despair, he is offered a lifeline by his idol, Isaiah White, an eight-time championship-winning quarterback. White invites Cade to train at his isolated compound, alongside his influencer wife, Elsie White (played by Julia Fox). But what begins as a mentor-mentee relationship quickly turns dark, as White's methods become increasingly unsettling, forcing Cade to question the true cost of success. The first trailer teases the film's chilling elements, featuring scenes of ritualistic violence and cryptic dialogue, including White's instruction to Cade: 'Talent is how hard you're willing to work... you're going to have to ask yourself, 'What am I willing to sacrifice?'' Wayans posted the trailer on Instagram, cryptically captioning it, 'Bro… it's different,' further piquing audience curiosity. The film was initially titled GOAT but was rebranded to Him, emphasizing its shift into darker horror territory. Wayans, who also co-wrote the screenplay, teased the film's unsettling nature during its debut at CinemaCon, likening it to a 1990s sports drama before Withers quickly corrected him, calling it something 'that burrows under the skin.' Produced by Peele under his Monkeypaw Productions banner, Him marks another foray into unique horror storytelling, following Peele's success with films like Get Out and Us.
