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Kevin Hart Signs Multi-Project Deal With Netflix

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Streaming giant Netflix have signed a first-look film production deal with Kevin Hart and his company, HartBeat Productions, as well as a partnership for feature films.

Hart said in a statement, “Partnering with Netflix is an amazing opportunity for HartBeat and myself. I am excited to act in and produce cutting edge films with Netflix. I am extremely grateful to Ted Sarandos and Scott Stuber; we share the same creative vision and always put the audience first. This business is about growth and my HartBeat team continues to exceed my expectations with their ability to develop stories and relationships. Our goal is to make the HartBeat name synonymous with first-class entertainment and narratives.” Netflix will be the exclusive home for four feature films starring and produced by the popular comedian. Hart’s movies have grossed more than $4 billion at the global box office.

Hart will star in and executive produce the Netflix scripted limited series True Story, which marks Hart’s first dramatic series debut. 

Kevin Hart Signs Four-Film Netflix Deal

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State capitols step up security amid new safety concerns after DC siege

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State capitols across the nation are stepping up security, and deploying National Guard units, SWAT teams and extra police officers as several legislatures convened amid heightened safety concerns following last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol.

After insurrectionists backing President Donald Trump overran the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, some governors and lawmakers began ramping up security because of online threats suggesting that more mobs could target state capitols.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee activated hundreds of National Guard troops to help state police keep order at the state Capitol and defend security fencing. At the Georgia Capitol, a state patrol SWAT team walked the perimeter wearing fatigues and carrying rifles while lawmakers gathered inside for the start of a two-year term.  In Idaho, doors to the House and Senate chambers were locked Monday morning, and two Idaho state troopers were stationed at each entrance. 

Legislatures convened in more than half a dozen states. Because of concerns about the coronavirus, many state capitols had already adopted procedures to curb the potential for large crowds, including arranging for lawmakers to meet remotely. Those steps greatly reduced the number of people who are actually working in capitol buildings.

Security in D.C., state Capitols tightened amid inauguration threats

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Security officials in Washington, D.C., and state capitals are on the alert for possible armed…
 

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State Department re-designates Cuba to ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ list

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The U.S. State Department announced Monday that it was re-designating Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, reversing a 2015 Obama-era campaign to improve relations in between the two countries. Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez called the move “political opportunism” in a tweet.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the move, blaming Cuba “for repeatedly providing support for acts of international terrorism in granting safe harbor to terrorists.” Pompeo said the Cuban government engaged in “malign interference in Venezuela and the rest of the Western Hemisphere.” The State Department also says that the move also penalizes U.S. companies for making business deals in Cuba and also restricts U.S. foreign assistance, bans defense exports and sales, and imposes controls on some exports. Currently, the only countries on the state department’s terrorism blacklist are Iran, Syria and North Korea. Sudan was removed in 2020 as part of the Trump administration’s peace agreements brokered in the Middle East.

Trump hits Cuba with new terrorism sanctions in waning days

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The Trump administration has re-designated Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism” in a…
 

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Lady A remains on top of the charts with “Champagne Night”

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Lady A holds the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for the second week as “Champagne Night” becomes their 11th career chart-topping hit. It’s the first song from NBC’s primetime series Songland to become a radio single. “Champagne Night” can now be found on the recent expansion of Lady A’s album, the Ocean Deluxe Edition, available here.

“Since we started the journey with ‘Champagne Night’ every step of the process has been so special to us,” Hillary Scott said. “We couldn’t be more thankful for all the support from our fans and friends at Country radio and to Songland for believing in the song as much as we did. I can’t believe we get to start 2021 off with a multi-week No. One….it almost feels unreal!”

Take a listen to “Champagne Night” – here. 

Lady A Celebrates ‘Unreal’ Multi-Week No.1 With ‘Champagne Night’

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Lady A is starting the new year on a high note as the trio’s latest single,…
 

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Jake Owen set to appear in the new film “Our Friend”

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Jake Owen has landed a role in the upcoming major motion picture Our Friend. 

Jake talked about his film debut, saying “I’ve never been in a ‘movie’ before so I won’t lie.. sitting down in front of Dakota Johnson, Jason Segel, and Casey Affleck and acting like I knew what I was doing, was a bit of a challenge. I’ve always loved a good challenge.” 

Our Friend tells the true story of the Teague family—journalist Matt (Casey Affleck), his wife Nicole (Dakota Johnson) and their two young daughters—and how their lives are affected by Nicole’s terminal cancer diagnosis. The couple’s best friend Dane Faucheux (Jason Segel) offers to come and help out. 

Check out the trailer for the movie – here.

Watch a Sneak Peek of Jake Owen’s Acting Debut in Dakota Johnson Film Our Friend

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Jake Owen is set to make his film debut at the end of this month in the upcoming film Our Friend…
 

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‘Umbrella Academy’ unveils new cast members joining the series in Season 3

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The Umbrella Academy is giving a glimpse of its ‘Sparrow Academy’ cast for Season 3. Streaming service Netflix announced Monday that Justin Cornwall, Britne Oldford, Jake Epstein, Genesis Rodriguez and Cazzie David have joined the series.

In the Season 2 finale, the stars of The Umbrella Academy returned to the present day to discover that Reginald (Colm Feore) formed the “Sparrow Academy” instead of the Umbrella Academy. The Sparrows consist of Ben (Justin H. Min) and six others. The new characters join the Umbrella Academy’s Luther (Tom Hopper), aka No. 1, Diego (David Castañeda), aka No. 2, Allison (Emmy Raver-Lampman), aka No. 3, Klaus (Robert Sheehan), aka No. 4, Five (Aidan Gallagher), aka No. 5, Ben (Min), aka No. 6, and Vanya (Elliot Page), aka No. 7.

The Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve Blackman shared the title page of the Season 3 premiere last fall, revealing the episode title “Meet the Family.” 

‘Umbrella Academy’ Brings Back at Fan Favorite Character & Adds Five New Actors For Season 3

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Netflix has added five new faces, and one familiar one, for the upcoming third season of The…
 

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Take a look at the first trailer For Silence of the Lambs Spinoff ‘Clarice’

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Taking place following the events of the classic film The Silence of the Lambs, FBI agent Clarice Starling returns for the upcoming drama series, Clarice.

In the trailer released on Monday, Starling, portrayed by Rebecca Breed, is back with the FBI to hunt down serial murderers and sexual predators one year after she captured Buffalo Bill, as seen in the 1991 film The Silence of the Lamb. Now Starling must deal with the reputation she has made for herself while also navigating the political world of Washington D.C.  The series will also explore Starling’s past.

Clarice is set to premiere on CBS and streaming service CBS All Access on Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. EST.  Take a look at the trailer at the link – here.

‘Silence of the Lambs’ sequel ‘Clarice’ releases first trailer

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A two-minute trailer for “Clarice” has been released, and it’s a haunting look at the upcoming…
 

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Capitol Police Officer who responded to insurrection dies while off duty

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A Capitol Police Officer who responded to the siege on the Capitol building on Wednesday died while off duty, the U.S. Capitol Police said. 51-year-old Officer Howard Liebengood, who had been with the department since April 2005, died while off duty three days after the riot that saw supporters of President Trump make their way inside the Capitol building as Congress was certifying the results of November’s presidential election. 

“We are reeling from the death of Officer Liebengood,” Gus Apapthansiou, the chairman of Libengood’s police union said. “Every Capitol Police Officer puts the security of others before their own safety and Officer Liebengood was an example of the selfless service that is the hallmark of USCP. This is a tragic day.”

The White House lowered its flags to half-staff on Sunday following the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who died from injuries while responding to the mob on Sunday. One woman, identified as Ashli Babbit was also shot and killed by authorities at the Capitol during the riot. Three others Rosanne Boyland, Benjamin Philip and Kevin Greeson also died due to medical emergencies.

Off-Duty Capitol Police Officer Who ‘Responded to the Rioting’ Dies at 51

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Howard Liebengood, an off-duty United States Capitol Police officer and 15-year veteran who…
 

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House to consider using 25th Amendment to move to impeachment on Monday

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On Sunday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that the House will vote on a resolution Monday, calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Donald Trump from office. In a letter to her Democratic House colleagues, Pelosi said that the House will on Monday seek to pass the resolution that would call on Pence to convene and mobilize the Cabinet to declare Trump incapable of executing the duties of his office, following his role in an insurrection at the Capitol building on Wednesday by Unanimous Consent. If the measure does not pass by Unanimous Consent, the legislation will be brought up on the House floor the next day, followed by bringing impeachment legislation against Trump.

Republican Sen. Patrick Toomey of Pennsylvania joined Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska in calling for Trump to resign, saying he had “spiraled down into a kind of madness” following the election. “I think the best way for our country … is for the president to resign and go away as soon as possible,” Toomey said on NBC News’ Meet the Press. “I acknowledge that may not be likely, but I think that would be best.” Toomey had previously said he thought Trump’s actions constituted an “impeachable offense” and on Sunday said he should be disqualified from running for office.

Trump impeachment: House to call on Pence and Cabinet to use 25th Amendment and then move to impeachment

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said for the first time Sunday the House will move to impeach…
 

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Florida Georgia Line releases new song from their upcoming album “Life Rolls On”

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Florida Georgia Line‘s album Life Rolls On will be released on February 12th, but the guys are sharing a new track off the upcoming release titled “New Truck.”

FGL’s Tyler Hubbard said: “With ‘New Truck’ we were like, ‘Man, this feels good. I just want to ride around in my truck, listen to this, and have a song to jam to.’” Tyler adds, “When any of our buddies get a new truck now, we can send it to them and say, ‘Yo, bump this in the truck!’” FGL’s Brian Kelley agrees, “It feels really different and fresh. It’s got a fun innocence about it too.”

Check out the lyric video for “New Truck” at the link – here.

Florida Georgia Line drops new song after telling fans they aren’t breaking up

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As Florida Georgia Line gear up for the release of their fifth studio album, “Life Rolls On,”…
 

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