Max’s ‘Bama Rush’ Doc Trailer Teases the Crazy Story Behind the Viral TikTok Phenomenon

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Alabama Barker has hit back at critics of her fledgling rap career by highlighting her father Travis Barker's extensive connections within the music industry and how he introduced her to the genre. The 17-year-old shared a clip of an unreleased rap song to TikTok last week and after receiving mixed reviews, took to the social media platform once again to defend herself in a since-deleted video.

Travis Barker’s daughter Alabama is firing back at her critics.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The Bama Rush sensation, which took over millions of TikTok users’ FYPs two years ago, has rushed its way to streaming.

director Rachel Fleit originally began work on her University of Alabama sorority documentary because she wanted to study what it meant to be a young woman today. By the time she was done, her answer was punctuated with something far more sinister than what she could have predicted. Fleit and her team faced an onslaught of rumors about their filming practices, she told ET, which culminated in alleged threats that necessitated a security detail and led to one participant cutting off contact from the documentary. «It felt really scary, honestly,» Fleit said.

Clapping back. Alabama Barker responded to critics after a teaser for her new rap song drew backlash from social media users.

HBO Max documentary “Bama Rush” aims to expose some secrets behind the glamorous, expensive life of a wannabe sorority sister. University of Alabama’s sororities received widespread fame among Gen-Z a few years ago when #RushTok took over For You pages on TikTok. However, dangerous hazing practices have sparked lawsuits and accusations of racism and bullying behind the glamorous doors of the houses.Former members have come forward to express how the exclusive Greek life can lead to discrimination.

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Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Paris-based company Indie Sales has closed further sales on “Richard the Stork 2,” and expects to sell the last remaining territories during the Cannes Film Market. The film, also known as “Richard the Stork and the Mystery of the Great Jewel,” is a follow up to “Richard the Stork” (released in North America as “A Stork’s Journey”), which was widely distributed in 155 countries and grossed more than $20 million worldwide. Indie Sales, which sold Oscar nominee “My Life as a Zucchini” to more than 80 territories, is increasingly focusing on acquiring big budget animation.

Alabama Barker is taking heat for her latest rap video!

venture to the village in Greece that he grew up in. Yes, the whole family.Naturally, chaos ensues, beginning with Aunt Voula (Andrea Martin) happily doling out souvlaki to everyone on the plane, and Paris (Elena Kampouris) running into a handsome man named Aristotle who she apparently ghosted.Of course, the family is once again led by Nia Vardalos’ Toula, with her husband Ian (John Corbett) happily at her side.

Charna Flam Focus Features has released the first official trailer for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” offering a look at the latest Portokalos party. Star Nia Vardalos returns as the screenwriter for the third film and, for the first time, serves as the latest entry’s director. Vardalos will lead the film alongside her former and returning co-stars John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone and Lainie Kazan. A couple of new faces have joined the cast, including Elias Kacavas and Melina Kotselou. After Michael Constantine, who played Toula’s father Gus, died in 2021, the third film will pay tribute to the late actor. 

Ted Nugent has hit out at “liars and haters” for the cancellation of his gig in Alabama.Nugent – who is a high profile supporter of Donald Trump – was due to play the Avondale Brewing Co. venue in Birmingham, Alabama on July 18 as part of his ‘Adios Mofo’ tour, but the gig was cancelled this week over backlash regarding the singer’s political views.After the announcement, the venue’s post about the gig was flooded with thousands of comments protesting the show, with one saying: “Lose this show or lose my business.”In response, the venue cancelled the show and wrote: “We have heard the concerns of the Avondale community, which is so important to us, and in conjunction with our partners, have taken the necessary steps to to cancel the Ted Nugent concert scheduled for July 18.”Nugent himself has now responded to the cancellation, tweeting: “liars & haters drunk on stupid incapable to debate me.”liars & haters drunk on stupid incapable to debate me-https://t.co/P56ILUnziG— Ted Nugent (@TedNugent) May 5, 2023Last year saw Nugent hit out at Bruce Springsteen “for being a dirtbag and supporting communists” as well as calling Neil Young “a complete punk” over his decision to pull his music from Spotify.The singer also urged supporters of Donald Trump to “remain peaceful” if the former President were to be arrested on charges related to an investigation into a $130,000 (£106,000) payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.Nugent went on to tell Trump’s supporters to instead participate in non-violent forms of protest.

Ted Nugent‘s farewell tour has been cancelled over backlash regarding the singer’s political views.Nugent – who is a high profile supporter of Donald Trump – was due to play the Avondale Brewing Co. venue in Birmingham, Alabama on July 18 as part of his ‘Adios Mofo’ tour.After the announcement, the venue’s post about the gig was flooded with thousands of comments protesting the show, and asking the venue to reconsider, as AL report.“I will never spend another dollar in your establishment,” one commenter wrote.

, Max's upcoming documentary, promises to pull back the curtain on the long-held traditions and newly beloved hashtags of sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama.Known simply as #BamaRush to its loyal TikTok followers, the cutthroat recruitment process first went viral in August 2021, when users around the globe found themselves mysteriously captivated with the social schedules and daily outfit announcements of Alabama students in pursuit of a sorority bid. «This is my Super Bowl, sorority rush time, whether it's at Alabama University [sic] or any similar university, anything where we're gonna get a clothing haul from the Pants Store or Shein or Lulu's, I have not known true joy since this time last year,» one TikToker said when recruitment season began again in 2022. follows four students as they prepare to rush at the University of Alabama in 2022. Director Rachel Fleit offers a darker perspective on the phenomenon.«We put a lot of pressure on ourselves,» one source says in the doc's trailer.

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Alabama Barker is clapping back.

Travis Barker's daughter, Alabama, is firing back at online trolls who feel compelled to share their opinion about her age and makeup choices, and her clap back comes with a warning — they ain't gonna like it!The 17-year-old social media influencer only needed a 7-second video on TikTok to convey her message.

Travis Barker's daughter, Alabama, is firing back at online trolls who feel compelled to share their opinion about her age and makeup choices, and her clap back comes with a warning — they ain't gonna like it!The 17-year-old social media influencer only needed a 7-second video on TikTok to convey her message.

She may only be 17 years old, but Alabama Barker has already expertly learned her clap back skills from some of the very best!