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  Seeing exes Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas on screen together will be an undeniable attraction (if not of the "Fatal" variety) for "Deep Water,"  but that shouldn't obscure the simple pleasures of this erotic thriller directed by Adrian Lyne, a crafty veteran of that genre. While the movie falls apart toward the end, the mystery -- and crackling central performances -- cruises along at a low boil much of the way. Adapted from the novel by Patricia Highsmith ("The Talented Mr. Ripley") and relegated to a low-key premiere on Hulu, the story hinges on the strange marriage between Vic (Affleck) and Melinda ("Knives Out's" de Armas), a picture-perfect couple that outwardly have everything, including his invention-earned wealth and their adorable young daughter.   The two have reached an apparent understanding, however, that allows her to compensate for his indifference and emotional distance by taking lovers, an unhappily-ever-af...

  Placing Daisy Edgar-Jones under the spotlight, "Where the Crawdads Sing" serves up a virtual symphony of chords -- adapting a bestselling book that's part wild-child tale,  part romance, part mystery and part courtroom drama. The result effectively overcomes its Lifetime-movie vibe, without feeling like something anyone needs to rush to a theater to consume. Still, the enterprise might be best remembered as a showcase for Edgar-Jones ("Normal People"), an English actor whose busy year conquering America already includes the limited series   Beginning in 1969, the narrative flashes back to gradually unspool the story of Kya (Edgar-Jones), who is abandoned by her family at a young age and left alone with her violently abusive father (Garret Dillahunt). After an uncomfortable stretch learning to coexist, he too vanishes, forcing the child to fend for herself.   Growing upon the outskirts of her small North Carolina town, she's known as the ...

  countdown to Beyoncé's new album just got more exciting. She shared a track list on Wednesday for "Renaissance," her upcoming album, on her Instastories.   The group of 16 songs includes her already released single "Break My Soul," as well as "Alien Superstar," "Move," "Virgo's Groove," "America Has a Problem" and "I'm That Girl."   The eagerly awaited project is Beyoncé's first solo album since 2016's groundbreaking "Lemonade." , which many believe to be the "Renaissance" album cover, along with a bit about the project.    "Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world," Beyoncé wrote. "It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving.    My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment. A place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place ...

  Nollywood actor, Charles Awurum says anyone who fails to vote in the 2023 presidential election will receive God’s punishment. The actor, in a viral video, urged Nigerians not to listen to tribal and religious sentiments from politicians, but ensure they vote in 2023 for the right person in order to save the nation. Anurum said: “Stay there and let politicians be using tribalism and religion to kill you. “Anybody wey no vote this next election God will punish you, everything in this world will punish you. “You must vote this time and God punish you if you vote the wrong person. The youths are out, let everybody join hands to take back our country. Let’s not carry Nigeria from top to bottom.  

  Popular Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade has said Nigeria has no value for human life. Alade said this as she took to her Twitter page lamenting the poor medical care in the country. She said most people are walking around with underlying diseases in Nigeria due to a lack of better and affordable medical care. Her tweet read: “What is your country’s value for human life? Mine is zero “I wish we had better and affordable medical care in Nigeria! So many people walking around with underlying diseases and conditions that eventually manifest under stress.” The singer, also mourning late actress Ada Ameh, recounted how she helped her on set during a music video. “I was having a bad day the first time I met you (Ada Ameh) and I don’t know if anyone noticed but YOU instantly made me FEEL good. “I thanked you over and over again! You did not have to but you did! Most people will avoid it or act like I have a problem with them! “This is how I’ll always remember you! Our V...

  A cross-section of Benue women have demanded an autopsy for the late Benue-born Nigerian Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh. Ameh, 48, reportedly slumped and died around 11:53pm on Sunday in Warri, Delta State, where she was visiting an oil company magnate and his family. The comic actress-cum-producer shared a video of herself enjoying dinner with her host family on Instagram hours before she was reportedly dead. Some women from her home state of Benue have called for an autopsy to ascertain the true cause of her death. One of the women, former Benue State Governorship aspirant, Dr. Roseline Ada Chenge, said she was shocked at the news of Ameh’s sudden death, saying she had a telephone chat with the “The Johnsons” actress, a few hours before the time she reportedly died and that she was in good health. The former Lower Benue Managing Director disclosed this in a video she shared on her official Facebook page Monday evening. Mrs. Chenge said, “Good day Nigerians, with pain...

  Veteran actor, Kanayo O Kanayo has said that Nigerians who are yet to get their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) are part of the problem in the country. The movie star said this via a video shared on his Instagram page. Kanayo noted that Nigerians have the power to save the country by going to vote, rather than going to church or mosque to pray. Highlighting the problems in the country, the 60-year-old actor pleaded with Nigerians, who collect money from politicians to cast their vote, to stop being cheap, adding that the state of the nation calls for urgent action. Kanayo said: “Please stop being cheap by selling your votes; the current state of our country calls for immediate action if we must save our father land. People are being kidnapped and prisoners set free to go and continue their evil enterprise, the list is endless. “You and I have the power to save our country. No one can do it but you. Do not say your vote will not count. “First, go and perform your civic responsibility...

  Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has resigned his membership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Okonkwo tendered his letter of resignation to the Chairman of Nkpunano Ward, Nsukka, Enugu State. He said he was quitting the APC following the decision to have a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 presidential election. reports that the presidential candidate of the party for the 2023 election, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had on Sunday in Daura, Katsina State announced former Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima as his running mate. Tinubu and Shettima are both Muslims. In his resignation letter, Okonkwo reminded the APC that he joined it when he saw it as a vehicle to fight against injustice. The former governorship aspirant said: “Those ideals are now alien to the APC with their unfortunate decision to paint our Muslim brothers in bad light by insinuating that the Muslims in Nigeria will not accept to vote for a Northern Christian as Vice President to pair with Southern Muslim…. ...

  Veteran Actress, Patience Ozokwo has said she does not think anyone can replace colleague, Olu Jacobs in the movie industry. The 63-year-old said this at the 80th birthday of Olu Jacobs held at the Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos on Sunday. Patience Ozokwo, while appreciating the actor for his acting skills, said she misses him on set and his versatility to play any role. “I’m missing him on set, he can play an Igbo king, he can play a Yoruba king, in fact, I don’t think anybody can replace him,” she said. Some actors, Hilda Dokubo, Ali Baba, Taiwo Ajayi Lycett, Victor Osuagwu, Ego Boyo, Ireti Doyle, Ini Edo, Kunle Afolayan and Ngozi Nwosu showed up at Jacob’s birthday celebration over the weekend. Recall that Joke Silva had sometime in November 2021, revealed in an interview with Chude Jideonwo that her husband has dementia and it has been hard on her and the entire family.

  Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has joined well meaning Nigerians in lamenting over the heightened state of insecurity in the country. The rapper, in a post shared on Instagram, said that he was tired of feeling sad, helpless and ashamed. His post read, “At what point does this shit become too ridiculous? “I’m really tired of feeling sad, ashamed and helpless.” Falz made this known as he shared tweets from President Muhammadu Buhari condemning the terrorists attack on Kuje correctional facility. Buhari, while assessing the extent of damage during his visit to Kuje prison after the attack, expressed disappointment over the intelligence system. The President added that cancelling his trip to Senegal at the time will mean the terrorists have succeeded, hence his decision to go ahead despite concerns from Nigerians.

  Lakreem Entertainment Inc, Nigerian Hip Hop star, Eedris Abdulkareem’s record label has called on Nigerians to pray for the “Nigeria Jaga Jaga” crooner. The label’s spokesman, Hon. Myke Pam made the call in a statement on Friday. Pam said Eedris, who has been diagnosed with kidney failure and has been undergoing dialysis, needs the sincere and unalloyed prayers of all Nigerians and his fans. ”The date for the transplant surgery is now fixed for the end of this month of July, and all arrangements and texts have been concluded, including certifying the compatibility status of the gracious donor (a family member). “Therefore, on behalf of the Abdulkareem family and Lakreem Entertainment Inc., we most sincerely ask for prayers and good wishes for Eedris, as we face this challenging times.” He further stated that Eedris is full of life and in high spirit, adding that he will definitely come out and blaze up the musical stage again, in due course.

  Cassie Goldstein shared her harrowing experience at the Fourth of July massacre in Highland Park, Ill. during which her mother Katie Goldstein, and six others were killed. Cassie Goldstein  remembers her mom  Katherine "Katie" Goldstein  enjoying the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Ill. Only one of them made it out alive. Katie, 64, was one of seven people killed after  Robert Crimo III , 22, fired shot after shot into the crowd at the holiday event near Chicago. More than three dozen people were wounded. Before the massacre began, Katie was happily waving to the parade participants. Cassie told NBC News'  Lester Holt , "Every float that went by, she waved to them." When the gunman started firing, Cassie, 22, initially thought the sound was firecrackers across the street. "Then I looked up and I saw the shooter shooting down at the kids," she recalled. "I told her that it was a shooter and that she...

  In February, former  Cheer  star Jerry Harris pleaded guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor. The former  Cheer  star was sentenced on July 6 to 12 years in federal prison in his sex crimes and child pornography case, the U.S. Attorney's Office tells E! News. His prison sentence will be followed by eight years of court-supervised release. Harris pleaded guilty in February to one count of receipt of child pornography and one count of traveling with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor.  According to the plea agreement, the first charge pertains to Harris repeatedly asking a 17-year-old boy to send "sexually explicit photographs and videos" of himself in exchange for approximately $2,000 in 2020. As for the second charge, the plea agreement noted it involves Harris traveling from Dallas, Texas to Orlando, Flori...