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‘Raising Dion,‘ created by Carol Barbee, tells the story of young Dion, who possesses superhuman abilities that he wishes to use for good. In his quest, Dion’s mother, Nicole, serves as the guiding light that steers Dion on the right path and inculcates strong moral values in him. In contrast, Dion’s dad, Mark Warren (Michael B. Jordan), is noticeably absent from a large part of the story. However, Mark’s presence is felt at crucial intervals, and the origins of Dion’s superpowers are directly connected to Mark’s past....

Annie Macaulay-Idibia is often only known as Innocent “2Face” or “2Baba” Idibia’s wife, at least on an international level, but the truth is that she is much more, as evidenced on ‘Young, Famous & African.’ After all, not only does she know how to make heads turn when she walks into a room, but she’s also an incredibly accomplished model, actress, and television presenter who’s been working for years. So now that the aforementioned Netflix original has given us the details of her personal experiences, let’s find out about her professional endeavors as well as her net worth, shall we?...

As the name suggests, Netflix’s ‘Bling Empire‘ offers us a glance into the extraordinary lives of the rich and famous, interspersed with drama and romance. Focusing on several affluent Asians and Asian Americans in the Los Angeles area, the show takes the viewer through their luxurious lifestyle as they host glamorous parties and splurge on shopping while navigating through the top-rungs of society. Apart from the wealth on display, it is quite enthralling to witness how even the rich have to maintain a balance in their commitments for a successful and happy life....

Created by Ava DuVernay, ‘Naomi’ is a superhero drama series revolving around a comic book-loving teen girl who discovers that she has superpowers after she begins to investigate her origins and a supernatural event in her hometown. Based on the DC comic book series of the same name written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker and illustrated by Jamal Campbell, The CW show focuses on the adventures of Naomi McDuffie....

Hosted by Craig Robinson, ‘Your Attention Please’ is an anthology documentary series that features Black artists with extraordinary talents from different fields. Every episode showcases three Black creatives specializing in different art forms or disciplines. Every person who is invited to the show has been crossing milestones and setting an example for generations to come. From sports personalities gliding across sunkissed stadiums to adventurers dipping their surfboards into the unruly waves of the ocean, the show leaves no stone unturned when it comes to scavenging for talented gems....

Directed by Robert Luketic, ’21’ is a heist drama film based on the 2003 best-selling book ‘Bringing Down the House’ by Ben Mezrich. The movie centers upon Ben Campbell, an MIT student who is accepted into Harvard Medical School but cannot afford the tuition. His mathematical skills catch the eye of a mathematics professor, Micky Rosa, who invites him to the MIT Blackjack Team. The team regularly flies to Las Vegas and starts raking in money....

Directed by Boris Kodjoe, Lifetime’s ‘Safe Room’ is a thriller movie that revolves around a newly widowed woman Lila Jackson, who finds herself in the company of dangerous intruders when her son with autism Ian records a video of them breaking into the house across the street. So, they seek refuge in a panic room created by her late husband as Lila thinks of a way to protect Ian and herself....

Italian director Gabriele Muccino infuses a celebratory spirit into life’s struggles in the 2006 biographical drama movie ‘The Pursuit of Happyness.’ Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a salesperson with little to no direction who thinks that investing in portable bone-density scanners would lead him to success and wealth, whereas the doctors are wary of buying these machines. Meanwhile, after solving a Rubik’s Cube in record time, he lands an unpaid internship with Dean Witter Reynolds....

A sequel to the 2020 movie ‘Zombies 2,’ ‘Zombies 3’ is the third installment in the ‘Zombies‘ franchise directed by Paul Hoen. The fantasy romance film revolves around Zed and Addison, who are in their final year at Seabrook High. While Zed is on the brink of earning a football scholarship to become the first zombie to attend college, Addison is looking forward to the opening of Seabrook High’s international cheer-off competition....

Netflix has become the very melting pot of universal cinematic cultures in contemporary times. It has established itself as a platform where diverse methods of filmmaking from all over the world come together to celebrate the power of cinema. Right from the Western part of the globe including America, to the Eastern sphere including India, Netflix boasts them all. With such a varied group of nationalities, the omniscient German industry has some great uploads on Netflix....

SPONSORED LINKS Life is all about embracing the ups and downs, highs and lows and making sure that every time you look back at the worst days of your life, you regret none of it instead you laugh it all off. This is the only choice famed major league baseball announcer Jim Brockmire has after he breaks down in public while he is on the air after he discovers that his wife has been constantly cheating on him....

SPONSORED LINKS The Katherine Langford led ‘Cursed’ drew comparisons from ‘Game of Thrones’ right from the moment it was announced by Netflix. Although it’s pure injustice to compare them just because they share a fantasy setting, fans can’t help it. But to enjoy a show, we need to appreciate it as a stand-alone series, minus the similarities with its counterparts. ‘Cursed’, in this sense, is admirable for the efforts put in by its creators Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler — to create a magical world that is interlinked to the Arthurian saga....

SPONSORED LINKS Nickelodeon has been one of the most successful channels of all time. Founded in 1977, the channel, over the years, has produced quite a many original and iconic shows, with varying concepts and themes which have made the channel the success that it is. Developed by Dr Vivian Horner, the channel was rebranded with its now iconic name – “Nickelodeon” – in 1979. The channel then developed to slowly grow in appeal in the mid-1980s, with many talented writers and animators working towards creating good content....

The horrifically heinous homicide of renowned real estate agent and broker Vernon “Vern” Holbrook in Yakima, Washington, in the early 2010s had genuinely shaken the entire state to its core. That’s not only because he was well-liked as well as generous but also because it was the direct result of a convoluted murder-for-hire scheme involving four separate individuals with distinct roles. Amongst them, as explored on ‘Dateline: Secrets at the Sunshine Motel’ were Adriana Mendez and Luis Gomez-Monges — so let’s find out everything there’s to know about them, shall we?...

SPONSORED LINKS There’s no denying the impact many 21st century movies have had on cinema. Movies like ‘Mulholland Drive’, ‘Cache’, ‘The Master’ redefined cinema on many levels, fiercely breaking the norms and pushing the medium far beyond the confines of traditionalism. The year 2005, in particular, has witnessed some truly great works from directors like Michael Haneke, Jacques Audiard, Steven Spielberg and The Dardenne Brothers. 15. The Ballad of Jack and Rose Perhaps a bold pick for the list....

NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Day the Music Died’ focuses on the tragic death of cosmetic surgeon Frank “Buddy” McCutcheon. One night in July 2016, the 64-year-old died of a gunshot wound while at his home in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The sudden turn of events left Buddy’s family devastated and searching for answers. His brother, Richard “Clutch” McCutcheon, and his wife, Rebekah, were interviewed on the show and shared how they processed everything upon learning of Buddy’s death....

Season 13 episode 21 of ‘Shark Tank‘ witnessed entrepreneurs Junghun Song and Dok Kwon present their venture, CupBop, in hopes of securing a life-changing investment. CupBop is a Korean barbeque restaurant chain known for its delicious BBQ in a cup, served with a savory side dish. Naturally, the delightful food piqued our interest, and we traced the restaurant’s growth since its appearance on the show. Here’s everything we found! CupBop: Who Are They and What Do They Do?...

After millionaire Ted Binion’s death under suspicious circumstances in 1998, the authorities believed he was murdered. The investigation led them to suspect his girlfriend and an associate of involvement. At the time, Sandy Murphy was Ted’s live-in girlfriend, and Rick Tabish was hired to do some contractor work by Ted. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: What Happened in Vegas?’ aims to answer some questions regarding Ted’s death and the contents of a vault that became a point of contention throughout the investigation....

In December 2005, Dominic Reddick managed to get away from the authorities during an inmate transfer and eluded them for about five days. The search spanned two states before he was finally arrested. The second case featured on Investigation Discovery’s ‘I (Almost) Got Away With It: Confessions: Taking out the Trash’ delves into how Dominic was eventually caught. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we? Who is Dominic Reddick?...

In what can only be described as a riveting documentary series, Netflix’s ‘Mr. Good: Cop or Crook?’ offers an insight into the life of Norway’s once-celebrated law enforcement officer Eirik Jensen. He was actually considered the very best in his field, that is, until he was accused of corruption and drug trafficking in 2014 for his role in the hashish smuggling league led by Gjermund Cappelen. So now that we know the latter was not only a lifelong career criminal but also Eirik’s closest confidential informant/friend of over two decades, let’s find out more about him, shall we?...