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Crystal Kung Minkoff joins 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'

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Bravo Media(LOS ANGELES) — Crystal Kung Minkoff is joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, marking the first time an Asian-American has starred in the franchise. 

Variety confirms Kung Minkoff’s addition to the cast that also features Kyle Richards, Erika Girardi, Lisa Rinna, Garcelle Beauvais and Dorit Kemsley in its upcoming 11th season. 

Kung Minkoff is the founder of Real Coco, a brand that specializes in organic coconut products. She’s married to Rob Minkoff, who directed Disney’s The Lion King, The Haunted Mansion, Stuart Little and more. 

The entrepreneur’s participation in the show follows in the footsteps of Beauvais, who became the first Black cast member in the Beverly Hills franchise last season.  

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 11 is expected to premiere on Bravo next year.

By Cillea Houghton 
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'Black Panther' comic signed by late Chadwick Boseman up for auction

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Jeff Spicer/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — Fans can now bid on a rare Black Panther comic signed by Chadwick Boseman. 

Nate D. Sanders Auctions is presenting a Black Panther comic #1 signed by the blockbuster film’s late star. Alongside his signature, Boseman also writes 42, in reference to the2013 film of the same name in which he starred as Jackie Robinson, whose famous jersey number was 42. 

Black Panther director Ryan Coogler and the late Stan Lee, co-creator of the Black Panther character, also signed the comic. The bidding for the coveted item starts at $8,000. 

Marvel’s Black Panther, released in 2018, grossed $1.3 billion dollars worldwide and over $700 million North American, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of all time domestically.

Boseman passed away from colon cancer in August. He was diagnosed in 2016 and kept his battle with the disease largely out of the public eye. He was laid to rest near his hometown of Anderson, South Carolina in September.

By Cillea Houghton 
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Parker McCollum’s Hollywood Gold EP hits more milestones, as “Pretty Heart” becomes a top-ten hit

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David McClister Rising star Parker McCollum is adding another accolade to his collection this week: His EP Hollywood Gold has officially become the highest-selling debut EP of 2020.

Debuting at number ten on the Billboard country chart, Hollywood Gold is a six-song collection that includes Parker’s breakout debut single, “Pretty Heart.” That song is currently in the top ten on both Billboard’s Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs. “Pretty Heart” recently earned Parker his first-ever RIAA gold certification, too, marking 500,000 units sold.

The singer co-wrote “Pretty Heart,” along with all the rest of Hollywood Gold’s songs — with one star-studded exception. None other than country superstar Chris Stapleton had a hand in writing “Like a Cowboy,” Parker’s tribute to the rugged work ethic of earlier generations.

Hollywood Gold came out earlier this month.

By Carena Liptak
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'Concrete Cowboy,' starring Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughin, lands at Netflix

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Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesNetflix has picked up the rights to the Idris Elba-led film, Concrete Cowboy, which is set to be released in 2021.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the father-son drama, which also stars Stranger Things actor Caleb McLaughlin, generated a lot of buzz after debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

Adapted from the novel Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri and directed by Ricky Straub, Concrete Cowboycenters on McLaughlin’s character: a troubled teen who spends the summer in North Philadelphia learning about the urban cowboy subculture from his estranged father, played by Elba.

THR described the film as a “moving, well-acted drama about a fractured family coming together in unexpected ways.” 

Concrete Cowboy’s production team includes Elba, Philly native Lee Daniels, the film’s writer Dan Walser, Den of Thieves producer Tucker Tooley, and John Wick 3 producers Jeff G Waxman andJennifer Madeloff.

Idris Elba is also set to star another Netflix cowboy film, The Harder They Fall, alongside Lakeith Stanfield, Regina King, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo and Lovecraft Country‘s Jonathan Majors.

By Rachel George
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Lady A revisits their Christmas album, 'On This Winter’s Night,' with four festive new tracks

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Courtesy of BMLG RecordsLady A are returning to their 2012 Christmas project On This Winter’s Night, and adding four new tracks to the album for this holiday season.

The deluxe version expands the album’s track list from 12 to 16 songs. The new additions include a cover of Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime,” the Beach Boys’ “Little Saint Nick” and Ray Charles’ “That Spirit of Christmas,” which was featured in the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

But perhaps the most special song the trio is adding to the project is an original tune that all three members co-wrote. “Christmas Through Your Eyes,” was penned specifically with the trio’s children in mind.

“We’ve always loved the holiday season, but it has become even more magical now that we’re parents,” notes Hillary Scott. “So, we thought we’d add on a new, original song that was inspired by our kids, and our take on a few of our favorites, which [have] brought us so much joy.”

She adds that in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and what has been a difficult year for many, the band is hoping that their Christmas project will offer fans some festive joy.

“I think we could all use a little extra holiday cheer this year!” Hillary adds.

By Carena Liptak
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