"We aim to do something extraordinary with this one"
08.02.2020 - 07:26 / peoplemagazine.co.za
Lashana Lynch is “honoured to be able to proudly fly (a) big Jamaican flag” in the new James Bond movie No Time to Die.
The British actress, who is of Jamaican descent, joins the spy franchise as Nomi, the first female 007, as she has taken over Bond’s codename while he’s in retirement.
During Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood Awards ceremony, Lynch reflected on her career success and told the audience, “It used to somewhat scare me knowing there were little black girls around the world
"We aim to do something extraordinary with this one"
The upcoming James Bond film No Time To Die will be a culmination of all the spy has become over the years, director Cary Joji Fukunaga has said.
If you’re familiar with the evolution of hip-hop, then you know Bronx legend Clive Campbell (better known as DJ Kool Herc, the genre's credited founding father) is integral to the conversation. What many don’t know is how important Jamaican music is to the genre.
Rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed in a reported Los Angeles home invasion Wednesday morning. He died at the age of 20. Later that evening, the Canarsie native’s neighborhood gathered to commemorate his life and career, rapping and dancing to the songs that took him from those very streets to places near and far — both physically and sonically.
Rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed in a reported Los Angeles home invasion Wednesday morning. He died at the age of 20. Later that evening, the Canarsie native’s neighborhood gathered to commemorate his life and career, rapping and dancing to the songs that took him from those very streets to places near and far — both physically and sonically.
Billie Eilish’s James Bond theme No Time To Die lands straight in at Number 1 on this week’s Official Singles Chart, earning the star her first UK chart-topper and the biggest opening week of all time for a Bond theme, according to available Official Charts Company records.
James Bond themes are not only an exciting music event, they're an integral part of British music and film legacy.
Nigerian singer Rema has collaborated with Jamaican producer Rvssian on a new single, “Beamer (Bad Boys).” In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s Beats 1, Rema said of collaborating, “Every single artist, you know, has their roles to play in the army of the new generation. Me, I’m the bad commando.”
Billie Eilish has tipped Michael B Jordan to be the next James Bond.
Adele’s Skyfall has been voted the greatest James Bond theme ever written in a new survey.
Billie Eilish's theme song for the new James Bond film No Time To Die shoots straight to Number 1 on the UK's Official Trending Chart.
By Denise Petski
Niecy Nash tearfully discussed her divorce from Jay Tucker during a speech at Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood lunch on Thursday, February 6, according to New York Post’s Page Six.
“The category is ‘stand in your truth,'” Emmy winner Billy Porter said as he presented to his “Pose” comrades at the 13th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards on Thursday afternoon.