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3 days ago
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Joey Bada$$ And Serayah Can 'Bearly Wait' For Newborn In Baby Shower Pics
Serayah and Joey Bada$$ celebrated their first child together with a blue, bear-themed baby shower. In a carousel upload to Instagram, the expecting couple was joined by family and friends for the intimate, heart-warming affair. Sharing the clips and pictures, Serayah penned a loving caption dedicated to her unborn child. 'It's so hard me to even describe the gratitude I feel, or where to even start… It's as if my heart bursts a million times over when I think about my son,' expressed the 29-year-old. 'My first born, my purpose, my light, no words can effectively express the love that surrounds you. We are so thankful to our friends and family for showing up and showing out for us during this time. To my hunny, my rock, my soulmate thank you for being there every step of the way, I love you so much' 'We can't wait to see you leave your imprint on this world lil man,' she closed with the sparkling emoji. The couple revealed their pregnancy earlier this year in a stylish manner. Taking the runway during New York Fashion Week, the Empire actress sashayed for the lingerie brand AdoreMe, revealing her growing baby bump for the first time. Earlier this month, it was confirmed that they are expecting a baby boy. The infant will be the Brooklyn rapper's second child, as he has a 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. 'I can't say that she's excited,' shared the Raising Kanan star with ESSENCE. 'I think she's processing, you know what I mean? I think she's like, 'I got to share my daddy now?' But I already know she's going to come around and she's going to be a great big sister once he gets here. She's going to be super hands-on.' 'It's been a fully spiritual transformation for me. There's been so many things revealed to me and there's a sense of clarity and a natural instinct to just want to do all things,' added the mommy-to-be. 'I feel like I'm a purpose driven person in general, but it's more of an emphasis now on what moves makes sense and how that affects the unit as a whole. And I think that that's something that has definitely transformed me, especially as I'm turning 30 soon. Living my whole 20s just for me, this has been a full transformation now getting ready to parent and be one of the sole people responsible for another human being. So it's definitely been a transformation, but a beautiful one.' More from DJ Akademiks Clowns Ab-Soul For Being Legally Blind In Response To Diss Track Ab-Soul Adds To Joey Bada$$ Vs. West Coast Feud On Untitled Track Joey Bada$$, Serayah Announce They're Having A Baby Boy
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4 days ago
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Yonkers Launches Multi-Platform Media Campaign to Position City as 'Hollywood on Hudson' with Largest Film & TV Production Hub in Northeast
YONKERS, N.Y., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Yonkers has announced the launch of a multi-platform advertising campaign aimed at positioning Yonkers as "Hollywood on Hudson," the largest film and TV production hub in the Northeast. The ad campaign, which launched on May 28, includes TV commercials, bus exteriors, billboards, MTA car cards on trains, paid social and organic social. The goal is to position Yonkers as Hollywood on Hudson to residents and filmmakers alike and to continue to build the brand which is copyrighted. "Yonkers isn't just making movies; we're making history. This multi-platform campaign showcases our incredible studios and diverse locations, and it celebrates the Yonkers residents whose talent and hard work is fueling our transformation into 'Hollywood on Hudson.' Partnering with our local schools that are nurturing the next generation, the future of film and TV is undeniably bright right here in Yonkers, the fastest-growing city in New York State," said Mayor Mike Spano. The stars of the campaign are the Yonkers residents who work at Great Point Studio whose testimonials are featured in a TV commercial airing throughout the Westchester area. They include Stage Manager Jason DiPaola, Grip Rohan Corbin, Graphic Designer Jordan Weaver, Stage Manager Julia Carriero, Campus Ambassador Michael Hurtado and Custodian Nancy Delgado. Sixty percent of the those employed at Great Point Studios are either from or live in Yonkers. According to the Mayor's Office of Film, permits for filming generated a total revenue of $5.45 million since 2014 with 1,510 days of filming -- at both public and private non-studio properties throughout the city. Since Great Point Studios opened its Lionsgate Studios in January 2022, it has shot eight productions. Great Point also has studios throughout the city including 90 Warburton Avenue, and 134 Woodworth Avenue which features a 4Wall LED studio. Including the new Media Pro campus at 150 North Broadway opening in July, Yonkers will now have 10 stages open and 6 more about to go under construction. When completed, the city will have 245,000 SF of purpose-built stages and over 1,000,000 SF of support space. Among the recent productions filmed in Yonkers are "Dexter" for Paramount+, "Run The World" for Starz, "Raising Kanan" for Starz, the Golden Globe winning TV series "The Penguin" starring Colin Farrell and an Apple TV+ series. The top locations for filming were City Hall, Hudson River Museum, Untermyer Gardens and Oakland Cemetery. Last September, the Yonkers Public Schools held the grand opening of the Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television, a groundbreaking new academy that provides students with the skills and hands-on experience necessary for careers in film, television, and the broader media industry. It is named in honor of legendary and award-winning television producer Robert Halmi Sr. The city's booming film and TV production industry is just one example of why Yonkers is the fastest growing city in New York State and the safest city of its size in the nation. Yonkers also boasts the highest graduation rate among the state's big five cities. Yonkers recently opened two new schools and is expected to break ground on a new school in 2026. Yonkers is home to over $5 billion in private economic development, attracting national retail stores and businesses as well as national developers. The city is renovating and creating new open, green spaces including a new waterfront park in Ludlow. Yonkers is a leader in sustainability with a goal of ZERO emissions by 2050. Finally, Yonkers is awaiting a decision on one of the three remaining full gaming licenses in the downstate region. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE City of Yonkers, NY Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Black America Web
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Sascha Penn Speaks On Patina Miller's Status Following ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Season 4 Finale Cliffhanger
Source: Starz / Power Book III: Raising Kanan / Patina Miller Power Book III: Raising Kanan left us with a cliffhanger involving one of its main characters, and according to Deadline , we shouldn't expect this character to return for the show's fifth and final season. Spoiler alert if you haven't seen Raising Kanan's season 4 finale, 'Gimme The Weight.' The street got plenty of bodies in the season 4 finale, setting up what could be a very explosive fifth and final season for Power Book III: Raising Kanan . When the show returns, one of its lead stars won't be back, and it's none other than Patina Miller, who plays our favorite hustling mama, Raquel Thomas, aka Raq, the website reports. This pretty much confirms what we all feared when the screen fades to black with her son Kanan (MeKai Curtis) pointing a gun at her and we hear one single gunshot. Deadline spoke with series showrunner Sascha Penn and Miller about the season finale and Raq's apparent fate. Per Deadline : Raq accepts her fate like a G, maybe even welcomes it. The episode, 'Gimme the Weight,' written by series creator Sascha Penn, gave her the saddest yet most perfect ending. Raq never shied away from her destiny. When I spoke with Penn this week about Miller's exit, wanting a confirmation that her character is dead and gone, he answered, 'No one is safe, Rosy. Nobody is safe.' Penn continued, 'One of the things we talk about a lot, both on Raising Kanan and also with Power in general, is the existence of characters by proxy. This means that their presence is felt even if they aren't there in the physical sense, so to speak. Raq has left an indelible mark on the family, so if she's not there, we'll still feel her presence if we don't see her. And that's how we do it.' Miller added, 'I've loved [playing Raq], it's been a role of a lifetime. I have loved playing this character. I have loved being able to shape her and do all of the things an actor wants to do with a character. To tell a story from Season 1 all the way to Season 4, not many actors get that opportunity in shows these days. It was a luxury to be part of a long-running show. I've been fortunate and blessed to bring my skill, if you will, and all of the things that I like to bring to my work, to this character, and I've worked incredibly hard. I'm incredibly proud of the work, working with this group, the cast, and the crew. It's really one of my favorite shows I've ever had the opportunity to work on, and one of my favorite experiences. I've learned so much.' Damn. The Streets, aka Social Media, Are Not Happy About Raq's Fate As you can imagine, Power fans were not happy to learn that one of their favorite characters' time running the streets of Southside Jamaica, Queens, had apparently ended. Damn Raq, say it ain't so. You can see more reactions in the gallery below. Sascha Penn Speaks On Patina Miller's Status Following 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Season 4 Finale Cliffhanger was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Power Book III: Raising Kanan to End With Season 5 — But Is This the Final Chapter for the Starz Franchise?
Power Book III is gearing up for its final chapter — which may or may not mark the end of the Power franchise as we know it. Starz on Friday announced that Power Book III: Raising Kanan will conclude with Season 5. The news was revealed in conjunction with the prequel series' Season 4 finale, which introduced Shameik Moore (Wu-Tang: An American Saga) as the oft-mentioned, but never-before-seen Branford 'Breeze' Frady. More from TVLine Power Book IV: Force Ending After 3 Seasons — EP Promises 'Fulfilling' Conclusion to Tommy's Story Power Prequel Series in the Works at Starz, Will Chronicle Origins of Ghost and Tommy Rescue HI-Surf Cancellation Explained: 'We Went All-In,' Says Fox Exec, But It 'Didn't Catch On Like We Had Hoped' 'It was always my intention that Raising Kanan would run for five seasons, and thanks to my friends and partners at Starz and Lionsgate, as well as the incredible cast, crew and writing staff, I've been able to tell the entirety of the story I set out to tell way back in 2019,' executive producer Sascha Penn said in a statement provided to our sister site Deadline. 'Having said that, with the table we've set in this season finale and the inevitable introduction of Breeze, there is still an exceptionally intense and action-packed season left for the viewers to experience, and I assure you that the stakes for Kanan and the entire Thomas family have never been higher. I'm very proud of this series, and grateful that we've been able to see it through to what is an incredibly explosive and satisfying conclusion for the unbelievably loyal fans of the Power Universe.' The original Power launched on Starz in 2014, and ended with Season 6 in 2020. That was followed by three spinoffs: Power Book II: Ghost (which aired four seasons and ended in October 2024), Power Book III: Raising Kanan (which will end with Season 5; premiere date TBA) and Power Book IV: Force (which will return for its third and final season this fall; premiere date TBA). A fourth offshoot, subtitled Influence and centered on slippery politician Rashad Tate, was called off in 2022. Two years later, Starz announced that Origins — which would delve into Ghost and Tommy's backstories, and presumably follow the events of Raising Kanan — was in active development, though there have been no further updates as of press time. Are you sad to see come to an end? Or does Season 5 feel like a natural stopping point for the prequel? Drop your thoughts in a comment below. An A-to-Z List of 300+ Scripted Series View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Will There Be a ‘Raising Kanan' Season 5 on Starz?
The season finale of Raising Kanan is about to drop on Starz. The official synopsis for the episode ('Gimme the Weight') states that a 'devastated Kanan furiously searches for answers and revenge.' The preview also notes that Raq will try to stave off the collapse of her business as 'she and Lou prepare for a possible war with Unique.' 'We both got family. If mine's fair game… so is yours.' Whose hand will Kanan be shaking at the end of Season 4? We're about to find out. The fourth season of this popular Power prequel is coming to an end, but what does the future hold for Raising Kanan? Has Starz renewed Power Book III: Raising Kanan for Season 5? Here's everything you need to know. The fourth season of Raising Kanan consists of ten episodes. Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4, Episode 10 ('Gimme the Weight') premieres Friday, May 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Starz. An encore performance of the episode airs at 9:00 p.m. ET. Just like previous installments, the season finale will also be available to stream early on and the Starz app. Season 4, Episode 10 is scheduled to drop Friday morning/Thursday night (May 16) at midnight. Yes! In March 2024, Starz renewed Raising Kanan for Seasons 4 and 5. Production on Season 5 has already wrapped, but no official premiere date has been announced. The third season of Raising Kanan concluded in February 2024, with Season 4 premiering in March 2025. Based on everything we know, we expect the fifth season to debut in early to mid-2026 on Starz. Raising Kanan is available to watch on and the Starz app (available to download on iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon). Starz is also available with an active subscription to Philo (as well as Sling TV and fuboTV) for an extra $10.99/month. A seven-day free trial is available for new subscribers. You can add Starz to your Prime Video account for an additional $10.99/month. Amazon offers a seven-day free trial for eligible subscribers. You can also add Hulu to your Starz account for an additional $10.99/month. Hulu offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
