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CELEBRITIES Madonna directing her own biopic
A biopic about Madonna has found a uniquely qualified director: Madonna, herself.
Universal Pictures announced Tuesday that the studio is developing an untitled film about the pop star that Madonna will direct and co-write with “Juno” scribe Diablo Cody. Madonna said she wants the film to convey “the incredible journey that life has taken me on as an artist, a musician, a dancer — a human being, trying to make her way in this world.”
“The focus of this film will always be music,” Madonna said in a statement. “Music has kept me going and art has kept me alive. There are so many untold and inspiring stories and who better to tell it than me. It’s essential to share the roller coaster ride of my life with my voice and vision.”
The film will be produced by Amy Pascal, the former Sony Pictures chief who produced “A League of their Own,” the 1992 film co-starring Madonna.
Madonna, 62, previously directed the 2008 British drama “Filth and Wisdom” and the 2011 period drama “W.E.,” with Abbie Corning and Andrea Riseborough.
Cardi B files for divorce:
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B filed a divorce petition in Atlanta on Tuesday after nearly three years of marriage to Migos rapper Offset, according to a Fulton County court filing reviewed by the Los Angeles Times.
A hearing in the case is scheduled for Nov. 4.
Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar, 27, stated she is currently separated from her husband, the marriage is “irretrievably broken,” and “there are no prospects for a reconciliation,” People and TMZ reported.
She is seeking primary physical and legal custody of their 2-year-old daughter, Kulture, and wants Offset, real name Kiari Cephus, to pay child support and for her legal expenses.
The history-making “Bodak Yellow” emcee kept her union to Offset private for about a year, only confirming the long-standing rumors after their marriage certificate leaked in June 2018.
They secretly wed in September 2017 and welcomed Kulture in July 2018.
The “Hustlers” actress has publicly threatened divorce before but has also fiercely and unapologetically defended their relationship.
From TikTok to Triller:
As President Trump’s ban on TikTok nears, some of the social video platform’s biggest stars, including Charli and Dixie D’Amelio, are joining rival app Triller. The sisters and their parents, Marc and Heidi, have about 138 million followers on TikTok.
Sixteen-year-old Charli D’Amelio, known for her dance videos, has the largest fan base, with 87 million TikTok followers. On Triller, Charli has accumulated 928,000 followers as of Tuesday. Singer Dixie D’Amelio, 19, has 38 million followers on TikTok.
The D’Amelios joined a growing list of TikTok stars who are increasing their presence on rival streaming services like Triller, Instagram and YouTube as the Trump administration has raised national security concerns about TikTok.
Sept. 17 birthdays: Singer LaMonte McLemore is 85. Singer Fee Waybill is
72. Actor Elvira is 69. Singer BeBe Winans is 58. Actor Kyle Chandler is 55. Actor Bobby Lee is 49. Actor Danielle Brooks is 31. Actor Denyse Tontz is 26.