Jhené Aiko Flips Out in Bell Canyon, Heads for Pacific Palisades

Hamilton star Daveed Diggs is trading Broadway for the big screen in the upcoming live-action movie for The Little Mermaid, and can’t wait for Disney fans to hear the lovely voice of its leading star: Halle Bailey. The 20-year-old singer is already part of the famous singing duo Chloe x Halle, but Daveed EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife how he thinks fans will react after hearing her voice on the big screen.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAlthough singer-songwriter Jhene Aiko has been around for a minute and was even nominated for three Grammy Awards in 2015, the three nods her critically feted “Chilombo” album received for the upcoming 2021 awards was one of the more pleasant surprises in a year filled with them.Well, anyone looking to get a sense of the Aiko vibe need look no further than the 15-minute medley she posted on Instagram on Sunday, kicking off the new year with a vibe-filled performance

It’s Dax Shepard‘s big day!

The Sun, he explained: 'When Azaylia needed a donor the amount of people who came together straight away to order test kits, do the tests and then send them back, was crazy.  'The DKMS and Anthony Nolan probably get around 30,000 to 40,000 registers a year.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefWhile the North American box office pulls in less than $5 million per weekend due to COVID-19, the China and Japan markets are not only open, but also capable of breaking theatrical records. It may feel logical to hurry more U.S.

Even though he’s only two-and-a-half years old, Canon Curry still continues to be one of the coolest kids in the NBA family. The only son of Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, 32, and his cookbook author wife Ayesha Curry, 31, has so much bravado and personality for such a little boy.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentStrand Releasing has acquired all North American rights to Anthony Chen’s “Wet Season,” which represents Singapore in the Oscar race for best international feature film.The movie world premiered in the Platform section at the Toronto International Film Festival, and is being represented in international markets by Memento Films International.Penned and directed by Chen, “Wet Season” revolves around a Chinese language teacher whose marriage and school

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefVeteran executive Brett Hogg has been promoted and made head of Sony Pictures film and television operations across Asia. He will remain at his current base in Singapore.He has been senior VP of international distribution for Sony Pictures Releasing International in the Asia region, supervising the Sony Pictures Releasing operations across Southeast Asia, China and India for theatrical distribution.

A Taco Bell employee in Florida was brought to tears when he was given a massive tip this week.  Joe DeCicco, 70, has been working at a Taco Bell in South Daytona, Fla., for the last 20 years, according to local TV station WESH 2. On Friday, DeCicco -- known in the drive-thru as "Taco Bell Joe" -- received a $6,095 check from a local group.

direct to your inboxStrictly Come Dancing viewers have a lot to say about Tess Daly's outfit during the final show. The BBC One host was back alongside Claudia Winkleman for the last episode of the dance competition.

direct to your inboxFour teenagers who were arrested in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy in Moston have been released on bail.Alexander John Soyoye, known as John, died following a report of a stabbing on Birchenall Street on November 7.On Friday (December 18) morning police executed warrants at five addresses in north Manchester as part of the investigation.Four teenagers, all aged 17, were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.Police say they have now all been released on

With a newly elected Democratic president, this is the season of speculation, where names are being floated as potential ambassador picks. And this time around, The Walt Disney Co.’s executive chairman Bob Iger is getting attention as a prospect for one of the highest profile foreign posts, China.

Armie Hammer is heading to his family for the holidays, it appears.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefChinese cinema chain JinYi Media has agreed a 12-theater deal with premium large format tech company Imax. The deal involves upgrading seven of Jinyi’s existing Imax sites to use laser technology, and the installation of Imax kit at five new sites.

Police on the Marshall Islands in the Pacific found the largest-ever haul in their nation’s history when they recovered around $80 million worth of cocaine from an abandoned boat that washed ashore. Police retrieved the 18-foot fiberglass boat at Ailuk atoll last week when local residents were unable to move the vessel, saying it was too heavy.

Cue the nostalgia! Big Sean and Jhené Aiko take it back to the ‘90s in the epic new music video for “Body Language.”