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- The Lion King review - Beyonce and Donald Glover - harpersbazaar.com
- Beyoncé Teams Up With JAY-Z & Childish Gambino On “MOOD 4 EVA” From 'The Lion King: The Gift' - Genius
- Rapper YG's home raided by authorities in connection with police shooting - USA TODAY
- The portrait king: Cambodian artist draws praise from Beyonce's mother - The Phnom Penh Post
| The Lion King review - Beyonce and Donald Glover - harpersbazaar.com Posted: 15 Jul 2019 04:34 AM PDT This has been a summer of dusting off and rebooting recognisable franchises, with X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Men in Black: International, Spider-Man: Far From Home and Toy Story 4 to name but a few. Disney has had tremendous box-office success with this model over the past six months, delivering four of the top five highest-grossing films of the year so far, all of them remakes or sequels. My problem with the studio's latest effort is that it feels a little superfluous. 2019's The Lion King is essentially a shot-for-shot rehash of its animated equivalent, with the same sequences, dialogue and scene composition (which could be a good or bad thing depending on how much you wanted a CGI take on the 1994 original). The director Jon Favreau is a safe pair of hands for the job: he has previously helmed a live-action remake (2016's The Jungle Book which, for the record, did not stick so stringently to its predecessor) and, in making 2008's Iron Man, helped usher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has, against all odds, proven to be quite the cash cow for Disney.  Courtesy Despite following the original plot to a tee, Favreau's reinterpretation of The Lion King (or should that be 'interpretation'?) is simply a regurgitation, drawing on digital technology designed to enhance viewer enjoyment. The visual effects are, admittedly, impressive, especially in IMAX – manes undulate in the breeze and fireflies streak across the darkness with a palpable photo-realism – and yet they diminish our emotional engagement with the characters. Simba, Nala, Mufasa and co are so realistic under their CGI register that they're hard to connect with. This VFX format also makes it more difficult to distinguish between the lions, since, unlike their cartoon counterparts, their appearances are largely uniform.  Courtesy  Courtesy The big-name talent involved, from Donald Glover to Beyoncé, stick to a slightly pumped-up version of the well-known story. Seth Rogen is the standout, infusing Pumbaa with warmth through his usual lovable schtick and, most importantly, going off-book with some welcome ad-libbing. As for the soundtrack, Glover puts a syncopated Childish Gambino spin on Hakuna Matata and teams up with Beyoncé for a beautifully rendered Can You Feel the Love Tonight. The latter's new song Spirit – seemingly penned to nab Queen Bey a Best Original Song Oscar – is good but its impact is lessened because it is narratively dubious. It's not really clear who this Lion King remake is for. There is of course the built-in audience of nostalgic millennials who saw the Nineties version, but it offers nothing fresh for them; similarly, its appeal to children is questionable – seeing realistic-looking lions attacking each other in the engorged third-act battle sequence is scary (and had many a child cowering in their parents' shoulders when I saw it). Whereas the live-action remakes that came before it mostly attempted to update their age-old source material, this film is a digitally enhanced clone of the first. It feels like nothing more than an empty ploy to line the pockets of studio execs. The Lion King is tracking to make hundreds of millions of dollars, and I have no doubt that it will join its Disney stablemates as one of the most profitable films of 2019. The movie should prove watchable and entertaining to the masses precisely because it stays so true to the original, and the CGI is indeed compelling. I just wish it had a little more soul. 'The Lion King' is released in cinemas on Friday, 19 July.  |
| Posted: 18 Jul 2019 09:19 PM PDT 
The track is produced by DJ Khaled & Beyoncé herself.Beyoncé recruited JAY-Z and Childish Gambino for "MOOD 4 EVA," a track from The Lion King: The Gift, an album Beyoncé curated and executive produced to accompany Disney's remake of 1994's The Lion King. DJ Khaled and Beyoncé herself handle production. Check out the TIDAL-exclusive extended version: Last week, Beyoncé and Gambino (under his real name, Donald Glover) released a cover of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," which is featured in The Lion King remake and its official soundtrack. Of course, Beyoncé and Jay have frequently collaborated in the past. Last summer, the married couple surprise-released a joint album titled EVERYTHING IS LOVE. The Lion King: The Gift also features appearances by Pharrell Williams, Tierra Whack, and Jessie Reyez, as well as Nigerian artists including Wizkid, Mr Eazi, and Tiwa Savage. Listen to the song above, and read all the lyrics to Beyoncé, JAY-Z, & Childish Gambino's "MOOD 4 EVA" on Genius now.  |
| Rapper YG's home raided by authorities in connection with police shooting - USA TODAY Posted: 18 Jul 2019 02:57 PM PDT CLOSE  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities searched the Los Angeles-area home of rapper YG on Thursday in connection with a police shooting in Compton that killed a bystander earlier this month. Deputy Marvin Crowder, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, said the rapper, whose real name is Keenon Jackson, has not been implicated in the shooting and was not home at the time of the search Thursday. Officials said he leases the property. Officials said Tyquan Williams, 29, was arrested on a weapons charge during the raid but Deputy James Nagal said he did not know if the arrest was related to the shooting. Several other people were detained at the Hollywood Hills home. More: Coachella remembers Nipsey Hussle with tributes from Kid Cudi, YG, H.E.R. The fatal shooting occurred July 3 after deputies tried to pull over a Cadillac Escalade — a company car registered to Jackson — in Compton because they believed the motorist was driving recklessly and under the influence. An occupant fired an assault rifle at the deputies multiple times, who shot back at two separate locations, officials said. A sheriff's helicopter tracked the Escalade to Inglewood, where an occupant from the vehicle's passenger side fired at it. The suspects then abandoned the SUV and ran away. One suspect was arrested, though a second got away, the sheriff's department said. Authorities did not find the rifle in the Escalade and one deputy suffered graze gunshot wounds to his arm and shoulder. Deputies later found Ricky Cornell Starks, 65, of Compton, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It's not clear if he was shot by deputies or the suspects. Crowder said here is "no concrete link" between Jackson and the shooting besides his vehicle. The Compton rapper — whose hits include "Toot It and Boot It" and "Go Loko" — previously tweeted that he didn't learn of the shooting until after. "I was nowhere near the scene of this incident, I was in Hollywood recording in the studio all day," he wrote. 'Breaks my heart to see he's gone': Beyonce, YG, Rihanna, more mourn rapper Nipsey Hussle United Talent Agency, which represents Jackson, declined to comment Thursday. Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2019/07/18/rapper-ygs-home-raided-authorities-after-police-involved-shooting/1772267001/  |
| The portrait king: Cambodian artist draws praise from Beyonce's mother - The Phnom Penh Post Posted: 14 Jul 2019 09:27 PM PDT A recent portrait of Beyonce from a promotional poster for Disney's upcoming live-action remake of The Lion King by Cambodian artist Bennie has received high praise – no less than from the global superstar's own mother. "Your work is beautiful, Bennie," wrote Tina Knowles-Lawson, the 65-year-old American businesswoman and fashion designer, on her official Instagram account, @mstinalawson. Her comment after the portrait and a video of him working on it was posted on Instagram earlier this month made the humble 25-year-old scream with joy as he never expected to receive praise from the family of pop royalty. Three of Beyonce's personal makeup artists also got in touch with Bennie after seeing his remarkable talent. One of them, Rokael Lizama, promised to repost the video of him creating the portrait of Beyonce from the poster for The Lion King, which is set for release on Friday. "I am honoured that three of Beyonce's personal makeup artists, a fashion stylist and even her own mother noticed my work. Having them say they love it is incredible. I can't believe this is real. It absolutely means the world to me," says the self-taught artist, whose real name is Thai Norak Bandidh. "One of Beyonce's makeup artists reached out to me saying he would love to share the video of me creating the portrait with his large group of followers, and would even like to work with me on a future project. Even Beyonce's mum has complimented me. I'm so happy this has happened." "I am very lucky to have been acknowledged by these people in the international music industry. It's been amazing." On his Instagram account, @bennie_bd, which has almost 12,000 followers, Bennie (pictured, Supplied) showcases several of his realistic celebrity portraits, which are created digitally or on paper and canvas.  Some of his recent work includes digital portraits of pop stars such as Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Rihanna and Ariana Grande. There is also one of Hollywood A-lister Angelina Jolie in her role in the 2014 movie Maleficent. However, it is the portrait of Beyonce that has drawn the most local and international admiration. "There's no real reason behind why I like to draw Beyonce. I just do it out of love and admiration for her as she's one of my biggest idols. I never expected so many people around the world to appreciate my Beyonce art and express their love for it," said the business graduate who dedicated his spare time to learning traditional and digital art. Bennie was born into a creative family. His mother, Ngin Maniya, is a well-known novelist and songwriter, while his sister is a model and his brother an actor. He graduated from Pannasastra University of Cambodia (PUC) in business, but having had a love of art since childhood, he continued to pursue his passion. "I've been drawing since I was a small boy, and I have learned everything myself by practising every day and watching tutorials online. I never went to art school," Bennie says. He locks himself away listening to music when working on a project. "For me, it is the best way to get in the mood and stay focused on producing a great portrait. I think creating art is a great moment of escape," he says. He first got serious about art around five years ago, starting off with pencil and paint on paper and canvas. Bennie began drawing and painting as a hobby, never thinking of turning his talent into a paying job.  The portrait king: Cambodian artist draws praise from Beyonce's mother "It turned out that many people appreciate my work. I've been asked to draw and paint. I've been paid for my work. It's very encouraging," he says. Bennie's pencil drawings cost between $100 to $500. His oil paintings start with a price tag of $100 and can fetch up to thousands. "I can spend just a few hours on some drawings on paper. More detailed portraits can take me about three to four days to complete," Bennie says. Having worked on paper and canvas for five years, Bennie was inspired to try digital art after watching online tutorials. "I have been a traditional artist for almost six years now, but I have only been creating digital art for about five months now so I am still learning." "Digital art is just like traditional art. Sketching can take a few hours, whereas more detailed pieces can take between seven to 10 hours," he says. The muscular artist reveals plans to open his own space to exhibit his work. "I have not yet exhibited my art in a gallery, but it is something I'm planning to do in the near future." "I want my own exhibition. I want to make huge celebrity artworks. I would really love for those celebrities to see my work and have it hanging on their walls! Hopefully it can reach a larger audience around the world. I would love to run art classes too." Having created a stir with his portraits of international superstars, Bennie reveals he plans to get busy drawing local celebrities. "I haven't done any Cambodian celebrities yet, but I am definitely going to do so soon – stay posted," he says.  |
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