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Adam Levine says he and Blake Shelton "talk all the time"

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Tyler Golden/NBCEven though they don’t work together anymore, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton are still close friends.

In an interview with People (the TV Show!), Adam said that while he’s no longer a judge on The Voice along with Blake, he and the country star “keep in touch constantly.” “We’re always keeping tabs with each other, texting or FaceTime or however we can do it,” Adam reveals. 

Adam and Blake reunited for the first time in nearly two years when they filmed the T-Mobile Super Bowl ad, in which Adam sets Blake up on a blind date with his future fiancée, Gwen Stefani.

“They asked me to do it, and it was so funny ’cause I was kinda thinking to myself, ‘Are they aware that I’m not on The Voice anymore?'” Adam continues. “But the second I saw Blake, it was as if no time had passed, because we talk all the time.”

Though the Maroon 5 frontman left The Voice in 2019 after 16 seasons, Blake has continued on as a judge, joining Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Nick Jonas for the show’s 20th season, which debuted earlier this month on NBC. Blake met fellow coach Gwen when she joined the show in 2014. 

By Andrea Dresdale & Cillea Houghton 
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Tracy Morgan wants to get serious in Louis Armstrong biopic, says 'Coming 2 America' co-star Jermaine Fowler

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Amazon Studios/Quantrell D. Colbert(LOS ANGELES) — Although he’s already known as one of the funniest people on the planet, those close to Tracy Morgan say he’s ready to get serious onscreen — by playing groundbreaking jazz legend Louis Armstrong.

That’s the word from his Coming 2 America co-star Jermaine Fowler. “I would love to see him do something dramatic,” the stand-up and actor tells NME. “He wants to play Louis Armstrong in a biopic and I believe he can do it.”

Fowler, who plays Lavelle, the illegitimate son of Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem, in the comedy, explains, “In fact, he showed us a clip of a movie he’s financing that’s really, really dope.” 

Fowler says of Morgan playing Armstrong, who died in 1971, “He sounds exactly like him and looks exactly like him, and I was blown away by it. If he can truly pull that off, I think it’ll put Tracy on another level altogether.”

Fowler also admits he fanned out over having Morgan and Murphy — two of his stand-up idols — as co-stars in Coming 2 America.

“I’ve been a fan of everything Tracy’s done since Martin,” he said, and admitted that he even quoted one of the lines Tracy said in the comedy Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back back to the former SNL and 30 Rock star.

Jermaine recalled that Morgan’s reaction was, “I don’t really remember none of that, man” — which he calls “the perfect response.”

By Stephen Iervolino
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Ingrid Andress breaks through gender stereotypes in elegant "Lady Like" video

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Lauren Dunn Ingrid Andress shows what it means to be “Lady Like” in the video for her latest single. 

Directed by Lauren Dunn, the video takes an artistic approach, as it shows Ingrid breaking through gender stereotypes in eclectic, yet subtle ways. 

Surrounded by trees and greenery throughout the video, the singer is shown stomping on eggshells in a pair of snakeskin boots, and putting out a a cigarette into the center of a three-layer strawberry shortcake.

Burning a bra and dropping a freshly made pie that shatters as it hits the ground are some of the other visuals that get the song’s message across, while Ingrid is flanked by dancers who also help bring the song to life through their elegant movements. 

“Lady Like” is Ingrid’s current single from her Grammy-nominated debut album of the same name.  In addition to earning a nod for Best Country album at Sunday’s Grammys, Ingrid is also up for Best Country Song, for her chart-topping hit “More Hearts Than Mine,” and for the prestigious all-genre Best New Artist award.

By Cillea Houghton 
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Don Cheadle talks working with "the latest GOAT" LeBron James on 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'

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TM & © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.(LOS ANGELES) — Don Cheadle says he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to star in the upcoming film Space Jam: A New Legacy. The 56-year-old actor plays Al-G Rhythm in the sequel to the animated 1996 classic, opposite LeBron James.

Cheadle told Entertainment Weekly that he was immediately drawn to his “character, what was going to happen with LeBron, the [concept] of the film and the opportunity to take a classic title like that and do another spin on it with the latest GOAT, being LeBron.”

“I just thought, “Hey, this is cool. To get to play this really innovative character,” Cheadle said. “I just thought it was going to be a cool family story with LeBron and a cool character to play opposite him.”

Cheadle said in some ways his character Al-G “is LeBron’s nemesis, but I don’t think he sees himself in that way.”

“A lot of what is happening inside the movie is about what it means to be in a family, what it means to be yourself, and what identity is about,” he continued. “A lot of people can connect to all of those things, not just kids that are trying to figure that out for themselves.”

After working closely with the NBA star, Cheadle believes LeBron has what it takes to pursue a career as an actor. 

“I think he’s absolutely down for it and wants to work hard at it. I would tell him if he got too good at it, he needs to stay in his own lane,” Cheadle joked. “He’s got enough shine.”

Space Jam: A New Legacy premieres July 16 in theaters and on HBO Max.

By Rachel George
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Luke Combs, FGL part of Amazon Music's artist merchandise feature

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ABCLuke Combs and Florida Georgia Line are among the artists partaking in Amazon Music‘s new feature that integrates merchandise with its mobile app. 

Starting today, you’ll be able to access merchandise on an artist’s Amazon Music page alongside their songs, albums, livestreams and music videos, allowing you to shop while listening to music uninterrupted. 

The launch includes exclusive collections from several artists, including FGL. The duo’s collection features a “Countryside” T-shirt and hoodie, along with accessories like phone cases, throw pillows and tote bags. They also have merch related to their new album, Life Rolls On, reflecting their passion for the outdoors, fishing, and Brian Kelley‘s home state of Florida. 

Other artists participating are Keith Urban, Dolly Parton and Gwen Stefani. You can purchase items through the Amazon Music Artist Merch Shop.

By Cillea Houghton 
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