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Will Smith, Jay-Z And HBO Are Making A Comedy Show

by Anya Rahmingon February 10, 2014
Acting veteran Will Smith is combining with legendary rapper Jay-Z and music producer Calvin Harris to develop a fictional half-hour comedy for HBO. The trio will work as executive producers for the show, currently titled Higher, which will be set in the world of electronic music (Spin). Though Will Smith and Jay-Z may seem like […]
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“Fela” Produced By Jay-Z & The Smith’s And Starring Michelle Williams On Nationwide Tour

by Anya Rahmingon February 7, 2013
A musical called Fela, which won Tony Awards after a 15-month Broadway run beginning in 2009, has resumed production. The play is produced by Jay-Z, Will Smith,  Jada Pinkett-Smith. Stars include many seasoned Broadway actors such as Adesola Osakalumi as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and Michelle Williams from Destiny’s child.  This time the production will be touring several cities […]

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Jay-Z Is Co-Scoring The Great Gatsby Soundtrack

by Anya Rahmingon January 4, 2013
Almost all major entertainment news outlets have picked up the story that Jay-Z is working on the score for The Great Gatsby soundtrack. The tweet that broke the news was posted by @thebullits on 12/30/12. He wrote:  “Jay-Z and myself have been working tirelessly on the score for the upcoming #CLASSIC The Great Gatsby! It is too DOPE […]
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Jay-Z Producing Indie Film Oversimplification of Her Beauty

by Anya Rahmingon December 18, 2012
  Jay-Z is executive producing a film that debuted to warm reception in the 2012 film festival circuit. The film, titled An Oversimplification of Her Beauty, will be released in theaters in 2013 according to Deadline. It is the creation of Terence Nance, and offers a unique fusion of animation and live action. Here is the summary […]