Creeper talk ‘American Noir’: “If you want something super serious, we’re just not the band for you”

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) announced its Special Achievement Honorees set to be feted at the third annual AAFCA TV Honors on Saturday, August 21. They include Steve McQueen, Wanda Sykes, Naomi Ackie, and Michaela Coel.

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Annie has shared her unique take on The Jesus And Mary Chain‘s classic 1985 track ‘Just Like Honey’ as part of a new EP release.The cover is due to appear on the Norwegian singer’s upcoming ‘Neon Nights EP’, her first release since last year’s ‘Dark Hearts’ album.The EP will also include a cover of Patrick Swayze’s ‘She’s Like the Wind’, as well as last month’s Jake Shears collaboration ‘Neon Lights’.Listen to Annie’s version of ‘Just Like Honey’ and check out the tracklist for the ‘Neon Nights

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Leo Barraclough International Features EditorMunich-based sales agency Global Screen has picked up global distribution rights to Thale Persen’s “Clue — The Maltese Mystery,” a detective tale for children.The film, which will be released in Norway by Nordisk on Aug. 27, will be the opening pic of the Cinemagi family program at the Norwegian Intl.

Jada Pinkett Smith is calling herself «a walking miracle» after being able to get a hold of her addiction issues. The 49-year-old actress discussed alcoholism on Wednesday's and candidly opened up about her own experience with heavy drinking, which she said she mixed with drug use in the past.Jada said she was a brown liquor drinker and that wine was like Kool-Aid to her.

St. Vincent has announced details of a UK and European tour for 2022.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVFrom racial stereotypes to issues regarding consent in fiction, to the news media’s treatment of pop stars, there has been a recent cultural reckoning forcing a closer look at past problematic depictions and behaviors.

Thor alum Chris Hemsworth recently ventured into a daring sport for a new programme called Chris Hemsworth Getting Familiar with Sharks. Participating in National Geographic’s annual Shark Week, the 37-year-old MCU star featured in one episode of the series, in which, the Aussie actor is on a “mission to uncover the science of shark behaviour and discover how humans and sharks can safely coexist.

Norway has implemented a new set of rules for social media influencers.

EXCLUSIVE: L.A.’s Finest star Duane Martin has signed an overall deal with Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk Productions for scripted and unscripted content. The first two projects to be developed under the pact are The Free Agent and Deal Detective.

Pierce Brosnan is weighing in on just who should take over the reigns as James Bond in the movie franchise.

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James Bond in the future, citing Tom Hardy and Idris Elba as good fits for the role.The actor played the iconic fictional spy between 1995 and 2002, appearing in the films GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough and Die Another Day.Speaking to People, Brosnan said it was sometimes “wearisome” to always be asked on who should step into the role next. However, he went on to share who he would pick to succeed Daniel Craig.“Idris Elba comes to mind,” he said.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWhile Mary J. Blige’s groundbreaking debut 1992 album “What’s the 411?” put the singer on the map and defined hip-hop soul, many fans feel her second, “My Life,” is the one that defined her.The album, released when she was just 23 years old, allowed listeners into a confessional box of songs that looked at trauma, abuse and destructive relationships.