EXCLUSIVE: Natalie Morales makes her feature directing debut with Language Lessons which will have its world premiere in the Specials section of the Berlin Film Festival next week. Written by Morales and Mark Duplass, the darkly comic drama is an exploration of platonic love. Duplass is also an exec producer along with his brother Jay Duplass. Check out an exclusive clip from the movie above.

The best new books arriving this month are written by authors both established and emerging. March brings with it much-anticipated new fiction from Viet Thanh Nguyen and Kazuo Ishiguro, as well as buzzy debuts from Alexandra Andrews and Gabriela Garcia. Many of these books push us to consider the places we frequent and how they’ve shaped who we are, from Jasmine Mans’ new poetry collection ...

EXCLUSIVE: One of the most anticipated new series on Paramount+, iCarly, is undergoing a behind-the-scenes leadership change.Jay Kogen has stepped down as executive producer and co-showtunner on the new iteration of the 2007 Nickelodeon comedy. Fellow executive producer/co-showrunner Ali Schouten remains on board; it is unclear whether the series will bring in a new co-showrunner.

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“Just the idea of this partnership is a signal to a more diverse way of looking at things,” Jay-Z told the New York Times.

Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson, posted a "love letter" to her son-in-law Jay-Z on Instagram on Monday. She added it to a photo of the rapper, whose real name is Shawn Carter, holding an armful of champagne bottles and smiling. She explained that she wanted to thank him for helping her to gather talented Black performers for Super Bowl LV.

Celebrity confrontations are an infamous component of some of the most memorable moments in pop culture history. Looking back at the '90s, we've seen some brutal beefs in the forms of diss tracks (think Tupac's infamous opening line on "Hit 'Em Up" or Nas' comment about Jay-Z in "Ether"). While celebrity beefs have toned down the harshness over the years, it doesn't stop them from making ...

For over 20 years, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been a part of each other's lives. Meeting sometime "between September of 1999 and August of 2000," per People, the pair dated for a few years while keeping their romance relatively private before taking it public with collaborations, red carpet appearances, and seemingly endless headlines swirling about the state of their relationship. They eventually ...

Tina Knowles-Lawson is praising her son-in-law. Beyoncé's mom took to Instagram on Monday to gush over JAY-Z, with whom her daughter shares 9-year-old Blue Ivy and 3-year-old twins Sir and Rumi. Tina wrote that the note, which she described as "a love letter" was prompted by JAY-Z's involvement in the Super Bowl. The rapper's company, Roc Nation, produced the halftime show, which featured The ...

Jay-Z hit the jackpot when it comes to his mother-in-law! Tina Knowles praised him in a lengthy “love letter” after he sold half his champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, to luxury goods company LVMH. In the Feb. 22 Instagram post, Beyoncé‘s mom revealed that she was inspired to write the tribute to her son-in-law after seeing that the entertainment for Super Bowl LV was all “super talented black ...

Written by BET Staff. Jay-Z is continuing to move his global brand.According to the New York Times, Jay-Z and the company that owns Dom Pérignon and Moët & Chandon, LVMH, are joining forces. LVMH has taken a 50 percent stake in Jay-Z's Champagne brand Armand de Brignac. The terms of the deal are reportedly not closed.

Raise a glass! Tina Knowles-Lawson praised son-in-law Jay-Z in a lengthy open letter after he sold 50 percent of his champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, to luxury goods company LVMH.Beyoncé‘s mother, 67, gushed over the “Empire State of Mind” rapper, 51, in a “love letter” posted via Instagram on Monday, February 22. The Texas native said that she was inspired to pay tribute to Jay-Z (born Shawn ...

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, according to the New York Times

Jay-Z was likely popping some bubby on Monday morning. The hip-hop star announced at 7 a.m. that he’d sold half of his high-end Champagne brand, Armand de Brignac, to Moët Hennessy.The wine and spirits division of French luxury giant LVMH said it’s buying 50 percent of the music mogul’s Champagne line which is popularly known as “Ace of Spades.”

LVMH's Moet Hennessy is buying a 50% stake in rap star Jay-Z's Armand de Brignac champagne brand, the latest luxury brand to try to broaden its appeal with a celebrity tie-up.

French luxury goods group LVMH's Moet Hennessy unit confirmed on Monday a champagne deal with rap star Jay-Z, whereby Moet Hennessy will buy a 50% stake in Jay-Z's Armand de Brignac champagne brand.

Since the early aughts, Rihanna has made a name for herself in not only the music industry but also the worlds of movies, fashion, beauty and beyond.Born Robyn Rihanna Fenty in Barbados in 1988, the singer was discovered by Jay-Z in 2005 after sending a demo of “Pon de Replay” to Def Jam Records. After signing with the label, she released the song as her debut single later that year followed by ...

Kanye West claimed his mogul status through huge success in both music and fashion. From the early days of his career, the Chicago native found creative ways to incorporate his passion for the two art forms. After getting his start as an in-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, producing hit records for artists like Jay-Z and Janet Jackson, West achieved international fame following the ...

The late night talk show host wars have gone on for decades. From Johnny Carson to Jay Leno, David Letterman to Craig Ferguson, the primetime hours of TV have had a rocky history. And once again, the king of late night comedians has once again shifted. During the past few years, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert covered politics, while The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon provided much-needed ...

Prince Markie Dee of legendary hip-hop group The Fat Boys has passed away.The death of the "Stick 'Em" rapper, born Mark Morales, was confirmed by his manager Louis "Uncle Louie" Gregory on Feb. 18."Forever in my Heart," he began in a message on Twitter. "Prince Markie Dee was more than a rapper; he was one of my very best and closest friends. My heart breaks today because I lost a brother. I'll ...