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Bad Boys Are Back in New Trailer for ‘Bad Boys for Life’

Almost 17 years since the last Bad Boys installment, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back for one last round. Bad Boys for Life (directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah) finds the duo once again good-cop-and-bad-copping, shooting things, driving fast, and dodging explosions in classic Hollywood action form. The film has reportedly been a decade in the making, so fans can delight in the knowledge that an anticipated conclusion to one of the most popular action franchises is near. Plus, with a new Terminator movie also coming out this winter, it seems to be a good season to take your dad to the cinema.

 

Bad Boys for Life will be released on January 17. Watch the trailer above.

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Cross Colours is Getting its Own Exhibition in LA

Starting next month, the California African American Museum in Los Angeles will host Cross Colours: Black Fashion in the 20th Century, a new exhibition showcasing the seminal brand. Cross Colours is a label that quickly rose to fame on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which I’m sure all of us have at least some familiarity with. Both the brand and Will Smith‘s careers blew up during this show, with the vibrant clothing being worn by Smith countlessly over the years.

 

The streetwear brand, founded by Carl Jones and TJ Walker, dedicates itself to conveying a positive social message, their tagline being “Clothing Without Prejudice.” The brand had a surge of fame in the 90s being worn by Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Muhammad Ali, and Dr. Dre, and then again in 2018 seen on Bruno Mars and Cardi B at their Grammys performance. All of these highlights along with other memorable pop culture moments will be displayed at the exhibition.

 

Cross Colours: Black Fashion in the 20th Century will open on September 25th and run until March 1st, 2020.

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Jaden Smith is Too Cool for Us All

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Jaden Smith doesn’t encourage excessive selfies or oversharing online like his rumored girlfriend, Kylie Kardashian. The 16-year-old Karate Kid-reboot star was just named one of “Hollywood’s New Wave” by Vanity Fair and when asked which social media app he preferred, Twitter or Instagram,  he replied, “If I can stay off of both, I will.” And it seems Smith, whose Instagram handle is @iputthesocietyonmyback (dramatic, much?), practices what he preaches—at least in this case—as his last #instapic is dated 2 months ago. But then again, he also likes to go out in public dressed up as superheroes, so who knows. The actor also revealed that his favorite movie to watch with mama and papa (Will and Jada Pinkett) Smith is Mr. Peabody and Sherman, he prefers drop crotch pants over jeans, and his next movie will be Karate Kid 2 with Jackie Chan. Oh, and the last song he downloaded was….wait for it: his own. Hear more from the second oldest Smith child in the video below.

 

Image courtesy of Vanity Fair.

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Worst Behavior: Drake’s Most-Successful and Awful Styles

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When Drake‘s first mix tape dropped in 2009 I remember first asking “what exactly is a mixtape?” and then immediately scoffing at the idea of Aubrey Drake Graham—known exclusively to me, juniors in Canada, and my like two *really cool* friends in Texas then as Jimmy from Degrassi—being a curse word using, below-the-knee tee wearing, two leg standing (!) rapper. My reaction was slightly similar to how you might feel if you found out your chubby sister wanted to be a model (..yeah, good luck with that Jane!…). Five years later, two names less, and three releases more Drake is kind of a big deal. Like a Rihanna charming (excuse me, he calls her Robyn), SNL hosting, Alicia Key’s song writing big deal. So I guess he won that one! Luckily, despite the musician’s wide success in hip-hop and acting, his wardrobe choices haven’t always been as upward-moving.

DJ drop that mix tape below (that’s what that means, right?):

  • DrakeiHeartCREEPY: Look Aubrey, it doesn't matter how many lunches you grab with fellow television actor, rapper, and Justin Beiber friend Will Smith—boy that seems like a WEIRD group to run into on the street—it's still pretty freaking creepy to screen print an image of Smith's second son, Jaden, on a long-sleeve tee. Even/especially if the tee is your from your own fashion label

  • DrakeRollingStoneNO MORE DRAMA: There is already far too much crazy to sort through in Drake's interview in Rolling Stone's February 2014 issue that whatever this grape-slushie-colored-embroidered-velvet-thing that crawled onto the rapper for a corresponding photoshoot is, it is MORE than not needed. Those eggs tho.  

  • DrakeCalvinKleinYOLO: You only live once, and it seems Drake is spending most of it in Calvin Kleins. The former Degrassi star already rocked custom Calvin Klein Collection outfits designed by Italo Zucchini for his North American tour last year (like this sky graphic tank to the right), and has a whole new set of fly Klein outfits for his current European "Would You like a Tour?" series, currently underway. 

  • DrakeTaoJUST NO: Even if Steven Tyler was a silk-paisley-blue-wearing, prostitute-slapping pimp he would still not dress like this. Why does this exist and what table cloth factory did his hopefully ex-stylist steal this from? 

  • DrakeGrammys13TAKE A SHOT OF HIM: As much as I can get behind a good sport/Kenzo look—and you know Drizzy loves to ball—I can also appreciate a really tight, smart tux, like this clean and contrasting navy and black Saint Laurent number the rapper showed up in at the 2013 Grammy's, proving that hip-hop can get haughty too. Not to be type-casted though, a few weeks after the award ceremony Drake returned to the Parisian brand for the NBA All Star Game for a more...comfortable outfit. 

  • DrakeRedSTARTED FROM THE BOTTOM WITH REALLY BAD BOTTOM: I can't be positive, but I believe this photo was taken during the rapper's 'before he made it years,' when the now-Rihanna-embracing star was strapped for cash and relied heavily on participating in scientific studies to make end's meat. This image is thought to be data from a test to see if humans could physically wear patent leather red pants in public without literally combusting in flames. While the results proved that it was clearly possible, I cannot deny if the experiment was actually a success. No, actually I can. Don't do this. 

  • DrakeBartSUBTLE NOSTALGIA: Sure the color scheme is a little Michael Jackson, and the idea is a little banjee hood, but there's something so hilariously not ironic of the subtle white Bart Simpson stencil on this oversized button down. Nor am I complaining about the black denim on black timbs look. 

  • DrakeGQSTOCK PHOTOGRAPHY: Certainly not his most street-wise look, GQ styled the rapper as a modern day Miami real estate salesman for their July 2013 issue. The look—complete with a mall bought metallic two-pocket shirt, white pressed chinos, and blinding-gold matching jewelry—was terrifying..and that's before you even hear about his commission rates! 

  • DrakeNickiNO NEW FRIENDS: D is REALLY trying to make this animal print thing work, but some things are better left to the girls. Cheetah prints, however, aren't one of them, so everyone just STFU, buy some solids, and move on

  • DrakeParisALL OF IT: White Hood by Air on white denim on white Air Jordan Retro 1's with an oversized envelope of a khaki jacket makes for a chic outfit and a dangerous game of 'what not to drink and inevitably spill on these ungodly expensive clothes.'

Images courtesy of Tumblr.

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In Preparation for Tonight, Here is Jimmy Fallon’s 1998 SNL Audition

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It’s looking like a big week for NBC—a phrase you haven’t heard in the last decade or so—as the network prepares to launch the very first episode of the highly anticipated Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon… tonight, February 17th. Also important to keep in mind that it’s not just a new host, it’s also a new locale as the show returns to New York City after nearly 42 years on the West Coast. “This is where it should be,” Fallon told The New York Times. “It’s electric here. It’s the trendsetting city. It’s the most alive city in the world.”

Starting week one with a strong line up, Will Smith and musical guest U2 are set to inaugurate tonight’s show, and it only gets better from there. Tomorrow will be big, with Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig, and musical guest Lady Gaga. Wednesday won’t be too shabby with Bradley Cooper and musical guest Tim McGraw. THURSDAY is a thousand times yes: First Lady Michelle Obama, Will Ferrell, and musical guest Arcade Fire. Lastly, Friday comes in a bit predictable (but the good kind of predictable) with Fallon and his bestest pal Justin Timberlake kicking back and swapping stories (as we imagine they do every day off your television sets).

In honor of Jimmy’s first night, we take a look back at the audition (and Adam Sandler impression) that started it all:

 

Good luck tonight, Jimmy (because he’s reading this).

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A Recounting Of All That’s Gone Adrift With Jay Z’s ‘Annie’ Remake

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First — in January, 211 — everyone got all excited when they heard Annie was being remade, not because anyone was thinking “Gosh, you know what the world needs more of…?” to which someone responded, “More Daddy Warbucks?” but — no — rather because Jay Z & Will Smith had attached themselves to the project with Will’s daughter Willow Smith set to star. It was then rumored that Glee creator Ryan Murphy would direct. That fell through. Then Emma Thompson was rumored to be brought in to draft the script, which she may or may not have done, who’s to say? Whether she wrote an initial draft remains unknown, but it’s been confirmed that Aline Brosh McKenna was brought in to finesse draft two (McKenna’s resume runs the gamut with good: Devil Wears Prada, meh: 27 Dresses, and just-a-paycheck: We Bought A Zoo). Willow Smith then dropped out of the film and was replaced by Oscar nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, which left many asking “Why?”. Though Wallis had proved herself a talented actress in Beasts of the Southern Wild, this project was born out of the idea of Willow in the title role.

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No time for why, just time for casting, as it was reported that Justin Timberlake and Sandra Bullock were brought on to co-star as Daddy Warbucks and Miss Hannigan, respectably. No respect for them, though, as Jamie Fox and Cameron Diaz officially signed on to the film by June of this year (which, it should be noted will change the character name from Daddy Warbucks to… to… Benjamin Stacks). The film is currently being shot around NYC with a December 19th release date. Jay Z is still expected to pen original tunes for the set-in-modern-day-NYC film. Real-life couple Rose Byrne & recent-Emmy-winner Bobby Cannavale will also star.

*A moment for Willow Smith*