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Cillian Murphy is back with a bang in Small Things Like These. The trailer just dropped, and it’s got everyone buzzing. Based on a popular book, this movie follows a coal merchant who digs up some serious dirt in his tiny Irish town.

Murphy delivers a tour-de-force performance alongside Emily Watson, Eileen Walsh, and others in this gripping drama. The film has already garnered critical acclaim for its powerful storytelling and Murphy’s exceptional portrayal of a complex character. Critics have praised the movie’s ability to delve into the depths of the human psyche, exploring themes of guilt, redemption, and the lasting effects of past trauma.

The film’s intimate setting, a small Irish town, lends an air of authenticity and relatability. The audience can easily connect with the characters’ struggles, making the story more impactful. Murphy’s performance as the coal merchant is both nuanced and compelling, capturing the character’s internal turmoil and moral dilemma.

Want to see the trailer? Check it out below and get ready to be hooked.

Beyond the trailer, here are some additional details that might pique your interest:

• A strong ensemble cast: In addition to Murphy, Watson, and Walsh, the film features Michelle Fairley, Helen Behan, and Clare Dunne, all of whom deliver powerful performances.






• A talented director: Tim Mielants, known for his work on The Killing and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, brings his unique vision to the film.






• A compelling story: The novel on which the film is based was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, a testament to its quality.

Whether you’re a fan of Cillian Murphy, Irish cinema, or simply enjoy a well-crafted drama, Small Things Like These is a film you won’t want to miss.

Small Things Like These hits theaters on November 8.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was expected to appear before a federal judge in New York on Tuesday after his indictment on undisclosed criminal charges.

The music mogul was arrested late Monday in Manhattan, roughly six months after federal authorities conducting a sex trafficking investigation raided his luxurious homes in Los Angeles and Miami.

The indictment detailing the charges was expected to be unsealed Tuesday morning, according to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams.

Over the past year, Combs has been sued by people who say he subjected them to physical or sexual abuse. He has denied many of those allegations and his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, called the new indictment an “unjust prosecution.”

“He is an imperfect person, but he is not a criminal,” Agnifilo said in a statement late Monday.

Combs, 54, was recognized as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop before a flood of allegations that emerged over the past year turned him into an industry pariah.

In November, his former girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, filed a lawsuit saying he had beaten and raped her for years. She accused Combs of coercing her and others into unwanted sex in drug-fueled settings.

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The suit was settled in one day, but months later, CNN aired hotel security footage showing Combs punching and kicking Cassie and throwing her on the floor. After the video aired, Combs apologized, saying, “I was disgusted when I did it.”

Combs and his attorneys, however, denied similar allegations made by others in a string of lawsuits.

Douglas Wigdor, a lawyer for Cassie, said in a statement Tuesday that “neither Ms. Ventura nor I have any comment.”

“We appreciate your understanding and if that changes, we will certainly let you know,” he added.

A woman said Combs raped her two decades ago when she was 17. A music producer sued, saying Combs forced him to have sex with prostitutes. Another woman, April Lampros, said Combs subjected her to “terrifying sexual encounters,” starting when she was a college student in 1994.

The AP does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly, as Cassie and Lampros did.

Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, has gotten out of legal trouble before.

In 2001, he was acquitted of charges related to a Manhattan nightclub shooting two years earlier that injured three people. His then-protege, Shyne, was convicted of assault and other charges and served about eight years in prison.

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At one point, fans were buzzing with excitement over the possibility of a high-profile partnership between rapper Megan Thee Stallion and wrestling star Mercedes Moné (formerly Sasha Banks). The two had met in February at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Japan, where discussions about a potential collaboration began between Megan’s manager, Mike B of Roc Nation, and Moné’s manager, Keven Undergaro.

According to reports, negotiations progressed smoothly, and both sides had agreed to explore a project together, likely involving an appearance by Megan in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Moné even hinted at the collaboration during the promotional buildup for AEW All In London, saying she hoped to see Megan in the AEW ring.

However, the seeds of this partnership were sown even earlier. Back in 2021, there were informal talks about a similar venture in WWE, where Moné achieved stardom as Sasha Banks. Those plans, however, never materialized.

Tensions escalated after Moné went public with the AEW idea. Shortly afterward, WWE made its own move by securing a deal for Megan Thee Stallion’s song “Neva Play” to be featured on SmackDown. According to PWInsider, this development blindsided Moné and her team, who had been working on their AEW plans. The sudden WWE deal threw the AEW collaboration into question and cast doubt on the future of the Moné-Stallion alliance.

Whether or not this means the end of a potential partnership between the two remains unclear. However, the WWE agreement certainly seems to have complicated things, leaving fans to wonder what could have been in the world of wrestling and music entertainment.

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In the 1990s, Snoop Dogg simultaneously celebrated the release of his debut album and his induction into fatherhood. Nine months after releasing his hit album “Doggystyle” in November 1993, the West Coast rapper welcomed his first son, Corde Broadus, in August 1994. Reflecting on this period of his life with People magazine, Snoop Dogg revealed that his friend and fellow rapper Tupac Shakur helped him find a balance between fatherhood and fame. 

“I was working on Tha Doggfather [his sophomore album]. So when [Corde] was old enough able to pee and all that other s***, I started taking him to the studio with me,” he told the publication. 

Reportedly raising Corde “around all of the homies,” Snoop Dogg remembers Shakur meeting his son in the studio and quickly becoming a part of the village that raised him. 

“Tupac loved him. It’s like his nephew. Tupac was a better dad than me,” Snoop reminisced. “We’ve been up here [in the recording studio for] three hours and we ain’t got him nothing to eat. It’s like I’m up here rapping and s***, I’m not being a father. [He was] training me.” 

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Unfortunately, Shakur’s time with Snoop Dogg and his son was cut short. In 1996, the rapper was involved in a drive-by shooting that eventually killed him. Despite his death, Shakur’s impact on Snoop Dogg’s parenting lived on as he welcomed his second son Cordell Broadus. Understanding the power of community when parenting, the “Drop it Like it’s Hot,” says his late friend inspired him to put his sons in football. 

“I put them in football and I watched them work together. Football helped me to become a real good father because I was around other men who were single parents, or either had a great wife, or was a grandfather raising their son’s kids — so much I could learn from them,” Snoop explained, eventually becoming a football coach. “So football and all that was a blessing on me being a father because it taught me how to be a father.” 

Beyond fatherhood, Snoop Dogg says that Shakur taught him “a different kind of work ethic.” 

“I always had a good work ethic about myself as far as being timely, being on point, and being a professional. But he just showed me how to be a little faster…[and to] not [just] fall in love with it, but fall in love with the craft of being able to do it and continue to do it,” he said in an Instagram post. “I feel like that was something that was passed on to me, and now I’m showing it through my work…And it passes that on to the young generation to show them that you can do the same.” 

Sean P. Diddy Combs, 54, was arrested in New York City on Monday after months of sexual assault allegations, lawsuits, and a federal investigation leading up to a grand jury indictment.

The details of the Bad Boy mogul’s case have been sealed and charges have not been publicly announced, reported the New York Times. However, NYT reported that Diddy is expected to be charged with racketeering and sex trafficking—which matches accusations made by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in an explosive lawsuit filed last year. Diddy was also recently sued by his former artist Dawn Richards, alleging that he “belittled, terrorized and sexually abused her.”

And there have been a slew of other lawsuit’s looking to hold Diddy accountable for his alleged history of bad behavior. Yet those lawsuits seem to pale in comparison to the federal investigation that has been building against Diddy for months—which saw armed federal agents in armored vehicles in March raid his $61.5 million home in Los Angeles and another in Miami.

According to his legal team, Diddy had been cooperating with investigating authorities and reportedly moved to New York “in anticipation of these charges.” His legal team called the decision to move forward with his prosecution “unfair.”

“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children, and working to uplift the Black community,” said his legal team in a statement reported by NYT. “He is an imperfect person but he is not a criminal.”

That all soon may change if the allegations of abuse, manipulation and bullying are to be believed. As a ’90s rapper and producer who has managed to remake himself into a business icon, Diddy has been tied through business or as friends to a number of music and entertainment legends, including Lil Kim, Mary J. Blige, Lee Daniels, Jennifer Lopez, Jay-Z, Naomi Campbell, Rick Ross, Justin Bieber, Young Miami Usher, and many more.

He has also been connected to a number of more women that he had been rumored to be dating.

However, as much as Diddy represented the high life in Black culture, he has also been connected to many allegations of low behavior in the alleged case of TuPac and even when it came to his longtime ex-girlfriend Kim Porter.

What does it all mean that now it seems his world is crumbling? The Black internet has some thoughts.

“Diddy going out bad,” wrote one social media commentator on X.

Another social media on X added, “Since I’ve become more aware and sensitive to energies, I can’t even look at a picture of Diddy for too long. Idk if it’s the fact that knowing his crimes makes him harder to look at, or it’s his spirit showing himself. Either way, that man is…whew. Darkness.”

“This Diddy trial gonna be a spectacle like no other,” wrote another commentator, summing up the situation.

Time will tell just how true that will be. So far there have been no photos or videos of Diddy’s arrest released to the public.

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BET+ has announced the renewal of its hit docu-series “The Impact Atlanta” for a third season, much to the excitement of its dedicated fan base. Produced by Quality Control and Lionsgate A, the hour-long series provides an inside look into the lives of Atlanta’s most influential trendsetters, showcasing their journey from social media fame to multimillion-dollar success stories.

Returning for this season are fan favorites Ari Fletcher, Karlae, and Tuson Jewell, alongside new faces LightSkinKeisha, DJ Tori Brixx, and Gloss Up. The supporting cast will include Coca Vango, DayyBella, Sir Julien, and Derrian “Phreshy” Perry. With a combined social media following of over 20 million, these influencers have leveraged their online presence to build brands, set fashion trends, and dominate the music scene.

Ari Fletcher, a model, and entrepreneur known for her brands Remedy By Ari and Remedy Swim, returns to share more of her multifaceted career. Karlae, a rising star in the music industry, will offer deeper insights into her journey with Young Stoner Life and her recent EP, “Enter.” Tuson Jewell continues to blend his music career with his entrepreneurial spirit, now focusing on his luxury vape brand, Rare Smoke.

New cast members bring fresh energy to the series. LightSkinKeisha, a talented rapper and actress, is set to showcase her musical growth and personal life. DJ Tori Brixx, known for her work as a DJ and beauty influencer, will bring her dynamic presence to the show. Gloss Up, a rising force in southern rap, joins the cast to share her journey and latest projects.

Supporting cast members, including Coca Vango, DayyBella, Sir Julien, and Phreshy, add depth to the ensemble with their contributions to music, event planning, digital marketing, and public relations.

“The Impact Atlanta” is produced by Pierre ‘P’ Thomas and Kevin ‘Coach K’ Lee of Quality Control, along with Brian Sher and Karam Gill. Gennifer Gardiner executive produces for Lionsgate. The series is currently in production, with a premiere date to be announced later this year.

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Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio.

Former President Donald Trump’s false claim that Black immigrants from Haiti are eating dogs and cats kept as pets by their neighbors in Springfield, Ohio, is dangerous incitement that I fear could lead to racist violence. 

The false claim resulted in bomb threats to three medical facilities and another site in Springfield on Saturday, led a college in the city to cancel activities Sunday and forced the evacuation of two elementary schools and the closure of a middle school last week.

Bomb threats were emailed “to multiple agencies and media outlets,” the City Commission reported. Police and bomb-detecting dogs searched the threatened buildings, along with City Hall, the county courthouse and driver’s license bureaus. Thankfully, no bombs were found.

Republican presidential nominee Trump made the fake news about Haitian immigrants eating pets a top global story when he discussed it at last week’s ABC debate with his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. About 67 million people watched.   

I pray that the threats in Springfield don’t turn into something more, resulting in injury or death to anyone, just as I pray that Trump remains safe after an apparent assassination attempt against him Sunday at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida — the second this year. 

I share the view of Harris, who said in a tweet Sunday about Trump: “I am glad he is safe. Violence has no place in America.” We need to settle our differences peacefully.

Contrary to Trump’s claim that the estimated 12,000 to 15,000 Haitians in Springfield are in the U.S. illegally, most came to Springfield legally beginning in 2017, when Trump was president.

The Haitians arrived under a federal humanitarian program that allowed them to enter the U.S. from their home country, which is wracked by violence, crime and poverty. Haitians hold jobs, own businesses, pay taxes and have revitalized Springfield after population losses in the 1960s. 

“I’m angry about illegal Haitian migrants taking over Springfield, Ohio,” Trump said Friday. He added: “I’m angry about young American girls being raped and murdered by savage criminal aliens that come into our country very easily, but very illegally.” Springfield authorities say Haitians have not created a crime wave. But Trump said: “We will do large deportations in Springfield, Ohio.”

Funny how Trump has never demanded deportations for his paternal grandparents who came to the U.S. from Germany, his mother who came here from Scotland or his two immigrant wives. Nor has he described any of them as “savages.” His family members are all white.  

The lie Trump told about Haitians in Springfield eating pets was repeated Sunday by his vice presidential running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, in appearances on “Meet the Press” on NBC and “State of the Union” on CNN. 

In addition, Vance shared a video on X Saturday falsely claiming to show African immigrants preparing to grill dead cats in Dayton, Ohio, about 30 miles from Springfield. 

Top city and police officials in Dayton and Springfield, along with the governor of Ohio, have said claims about Black immigrants eating cats and dogs are baseless. 

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Dayton Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims Jr. issued a statement calling the claim about his city “totally false” and said it was “dangerously irresponsible of politicians aiming to sow division and fear.” Springfield Mayor Bob Rue said “Your pets are safe in Springfield, Ohio” and added “We don’t need this misinformation.”

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican who has endorsed Trump, appeared on “This Week” on ABC Sunday and called claims that immigrants in his state are eating cats and dogs “garbage.”

“Hate groups coming into Springfield, we don’t need these hate groups,” he added. “I saw a piece of literature yesterday that the mayor told me about from purportedly the KKK.”

News that the Ku Klux Klan has joined with Trump and Vance to spread the lie about Black immigrants eating cats and dogs brings back frightening memories from my childhood when I was growing up near New Orleans in the 1960s. 

Back then, the KKK posed a very real threat to Black people who dared to vote or stand up against segregation and other racist practices. I know systemic racism still exists, but I had hoped the days of KKK terror were an ugly part of our history. 

I knew Haitian immigrants when I was a young girl. Some were our neighbors. They were good, hardworking, law-abiding people. Apart from their accents, they were no different from other Black folks I knew, except that they liked some Caribbean foods we didn’t eat at my house — but those foods didn’t include dogs and cats.

When I was older, I was inspired when I read about how enslaved Africans in Haiti rebelled against their French colonial slave masters and fought for their freedom and independence from 1791 to 1804, when Haiti became a Black-ruled sovereign nation where slavery was illegal.    

In addition, Haitian Americans have long been part of our country, serving in our armed forces and making other important contributions to our nation. One of them was Jean-Baptiste-Point Dusable, the Haitian son of a white French father and an enslaved Black mother. He is credited with being the founder of Chicago in 1779 when he built a home and trading post there. 

The November election is one of the most consequential in American history. We should focus our attention on the qualifications of Harris and Trump to lead our nation and their positions on important issues — not on a crazy trumped-up claim about Haitians eating family pets.

The Haitians residing legally in Springfield and other cities across our nation deserve their shot at the American Dream, without facing threats based on lies. They are not savages and rapists. 

As someone who Vance would probably call a “childless dog lady” and who considers my dog, Miss Zora, a dear member of my family, I hope Trump and Vance will stop making up stories to divide Americans from each other and to endanger the safety of the targets of their vitriol. The dogs and cats of Springfield are as safe from Haitians as Miss Zora is from me.

Donna Brazile is a veteran political strategist, Senior Advisor at Purple Strategies, New York Times bestselling author, Chair of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, and sought-after Emmy- and Peabody-award-winning media contributor to such outlets as ABC News, USA Today and TheGrio. She previously served as interim Chair of the Democratic National Committee and of the DNC’s Voting Rights Institute. Donna was the first Black American to serve as the manager of a major-party presidential campaign, running the campaign of Vice President Al Gore in 2000. She serves as an adjunct professor in the Women and Gender Studies Department at Georgetown University and served as the King Endowed Chair in Public Policy at Howard University and as a fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School. She has lectured at nearly 250 colleges and universities on diversity, equity and inclusion; women in leadership; and restoring civility in American politics.

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The highly anticipated film Emilia Pérez, starring Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Edgar Ramírez, is set to debut in select theaters this fall, followed by a Netflix premiere on November 13, 2024.

Directed by visionary filmmaker Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez is described as an audacious genre-defying story that blends crime, drama, and surrealism. The film follows Rita, an underappreciated lawyer played by Zoe Saldaña, who works for a high-powered law firm more invested in freeing criminals than delivering justice. Rita’s latest client is none other than the leader of a notorious criminal organization, setting off a chain of unexpected and thrilling events.

The film’s star-studded cast is led by Karla Sofía Gascón in the title role, with Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Edgar Ramírez rounding out the ensemble. Known for his bold storytelling, Jacques Audiard has crafted a fever-dream narrative that explores power, identity, and morality in ways that promise to challenge the audience’s expectations.

Emilia Pérez has already generated significant buzz for its unconventional storytelling, high-profile cast, and Audiard’s reputation for pushing cinematic boundaries.

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Don’t miss Emilia Pérez in select theaters this fall, and mark your calendars for its Netflix release on November 13, 2024.

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