A new rework of the 1993 classic film Sister Act 2 comes in the form of a gospel medley that has the Internet buzzing. Producer Michael Korte released his latest viral sensation inspired by the film with a variety of creators from singer and viral TikTok sensation Coco Jones, rapper and choreographer Sharaya J and artist Blimes.

Korte is known for producing viral music videos including his Hercules muses medley which reached over 4 million views. Korte Productions found its’ niche for recreating timeless musical films with a modern twist that includes up and coming creators across the arts. The production company has filmed countless videos and Korte seems to have an affinity for Disney movies with his library including “Queens Sing King,’ a soulful medley of songs from Lion King featuring nine powerful female vocalists. The talent and the range are showcased in each video.

 

His latest rework has also gained massive traction already reaching 15 thousand views since it was published two days ago (Dec. 1). The latest mashup features a glorious medley of songs from the iconic musical film. The piece was beautifully arranged by Bryson Camper and filmed by Amanda Ferrarese under Korte’s production company Korte Productions.

Lil Baby celebrates his 26th birthday today and the Atlanta rapper has had quite a successful year. He was recently nominated for two Grammys for his Billboard top-charting single, “The Bigger Picture,” for Best Rap Song and Rap Performance. Some would argue he should have been nominated for Album of the Year and Best New Artist as well. Snubbed or not, Lil Baby has proven to be a force in the rap game but what excites us most is his willingness to use his platform for the greater good of his community.

Most recently, taking this question to Twitter after racking up $1.5 million from his 2x Grammy nominated song “Bigger Picture.”

The multi-platinum artist is a true philanthropist who redistributes wealth back into his hometown of Atlanta in ways that directly impact generations to come. Lil Baby, often flaunting his latest drip, gives back just as much as he spends on himself and his crew of family and friends.

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In Reebok’s Alter The Icons campaign, Lil Baby spoke about why being a role model for his community is important to him.

“Being from the hood gets glorified, like ‘I’m from the hood’ but it’s not an option. It just is what it is,” he says to Reebok. “But instead of glorifying it, I’m trying to help and I’m going to try to make sure I put on the best facade I can, if it has to be a facade or whatever, to teach them to do the right thing.”

Lil Baby actually never intended on becoming a rapper, so it’s a beautiful sight to witness his ascendance. He recognizes he didn’t have the easiest upbringing growing up in Southwest Atlanta. After overcoming a bit of trouble in his late teens and early twenties, he uses music as an outlet to express himself. The music opened up many possibilities for the young rapper and quickly his career fully bloomed. Now, Lil Baby uses his platform to speak to a younger generation influencing the culture in limitless ways beyond his his music or style.

Earlier this year, Lil Baby awarded his former Atlanta high school, Booker T. Washington High School, with a $150,000 scholarship. He gives back in a major way. In partnership with Amazon’s Rap Rotation, Lil Baby gave the students a live performance and shocked both staff and students when he awarded the school with the hefty scholarship.

Truly, a humanitarian and an altruistic artist who shares with Amazon Music the significance of giving back and his aims to inspire with the scholarship. He tells the music platform, “when their time comes, it’s going to be their time—it’s my turn to get a scholarship, my turn to go to college, my turn to be a new leader of the world.”

There are many admirable things to be said about Lil Baby’s service to the rap game, his close family and friends and his jeweler’s pockets, but his greatest service is to the generations to come. The impact he is making on the world is far more than most people his age can take credit for. A young public servant sharing the fruits of his labor so that younger generations can focus on living life passionately and free from worry and stress.

Happy Birthday, Lil Baby! Your community thanks you and your continuous philanthropic contributions.

We gave the exclusive earlier this year of Kyla Pratt’s return to television in Fox’s new comedic series Call Me Kat alongside Big Bang Theory star Mayim Bailik and Leslie Jordan. The sitcom follows Mayim Bialik as a single 39-year old who drains her life savings to spontaneously open a cat café. The series will premiere Jan. 3, 2021 and today viewers got a first look in a one minute teaser trailer.

Bialik shines as the hopelessly single and eccentric character, which is said to be inspired by Miranda Hart’s British television sitcom Miranda. Keke Palmer and Leslie Jordan are hilarious additions to the show working at Bailik’s character, Kat’s new cat café. The show explores Kat discovering new passions and making pivotal moves despite her family and friends thoughts on her impulsive decision making.

The show feels relatable to the millions of millennials and Gen-Z’ers who are making seemingly irrational career changes when old, boredom careers simply don’t feel good anymore. In the series, Bialik’s character struggles to combat her mother’s opinions on her life choices while attempting to prove to society that people can have whatever they desire in life.

Bialik spoke on the show’s purpose during the Fox Press Tour Wednesday claiming that Call Me Kat will introduce American viewers to a “new kind of woman.” While the series is inspired by Miranda Hart’s widely successful BBC sitcom in its format, premise and personalities, Bialik told press that the series adds current layers to the original four-season series.

Mayim Bailik executively produces the show alongside Big Bang co-star Jim Parson.  The multi-camera comedy is written by Showtime’s The Big C producer, Darlene Hunt, and is unapologetically breaking the fourth wall which more sitcoms have incorporated since hit sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, famously experimented with the concept in the 90s.

“What we’ve created is a woman who includes everyone in her world because that’s what makes her world interesting and colorful,” the actress said of her character’s breaking the fourth wall, a trademark of both Hart and Waller-Bridge’s series. “Sometimes they’re people who exist, sometimes they’re people who don’t exist. We’re including the audience, they’re in on her jokes, they’re in on her experiences because that’s how she views the world – everyone is part of it.”

Executive producer Jim Parsons vocalized his confidence in the show’s success during the press conference. He recalled his optimistic feelings about Big Bang and said he feels a similar way about Call Me Kat.

Call Me Kat star Mayim Bailik shares to Youtube her experience filming with Covid-19 inconveniently lingering in the air. She showcases her ride to work in a mask and foggy glasses while educating anxious fans on the latest health regulations and guidelines the cast and crew had to follow. The network and production companies involved are maintaining a safe environment for their cast and crew while getting the job done to film and release the first season of the show.

It will be exciting to see the child actress on our screens in new content, but until then you can continue streaming Ms. Pratt on Netflix in old episodes of One On One. Her latest comedic venture, Call Me Kat will premiere Jan. 3, 2021 to Fox.

Pop sensation, Britney Spears celebrates her 39th birthday today. The singer has had a rough couple of years fighting over her conservatorship and battling guardianship with her father, which led to the trending #FreeBritney movement. Today, the pop star can forget all of her worries and feel all of the love as fans across the world are flooding the timeline with roses for the birthday girl.

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The “Princess of Pop” gave us many things including the revival of teen pop during the late 1990s and early 2000s. After her notable appearance in Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club, Spears signed to Jive Records in 1997 at the tender age of 15.

Her first two albums …Baby One More Time and Oops!… I Did It Again went certified diamond in the United States and became two of the best-selling albums of all time, making her the best-selling teenage artist of all time. Britney reached global success with her first two albums and continued to take it up a notch with her next two album releases.

Spears adopted more mature and provocative themes and aesthetics for Britney and In the Zone.

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Britney Spears has always been an all around entertainer giving the girls vocals, dance moves and eventually acting. She draws influence from entertainers like Madonna, Janet Jackson and Whitney Houston. As Britney’s sound and look matured, she was compared most to Janet who also literally grew in the industry.

Spears made her feature film debut with a starring role in Crossroads in 2002. The southern belle received an Oscar for Best Actress as Lucy Wagner in the film.

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Aside from her Oscar win, Britney has racked up several accolades over the years. She was nominated for a Grammy 8 times for several of her hits and she eventually took home a Grammy for her single “Toxic” in 2005.

Britney Spears is noted as a trailblazer in Pop music for her fashionable looks, performances and collaborations. One of the most iconic brand partnerships was with Pepsi in the 2000s alongside legendary acts Beyoncé and P!nk.

Another talent worth noting is Britney’s love for dance and upbeat choreography. Spears loves dance so much she created her own game with Playstation 2 and Gameboy Advance called Britney’s Dance Beat where fans of the star could hit her classic moves.

Britney: Piece of Me was the first concert residency by Britney Spears where she performed at The AXIS auditorium in the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show opened on December 27, 2013, and it was well received by critics and achieved huge commercial success. The residency won the best of Las Vegas award in 2015 and 2017. In 2015, Spears extended her contract with Planet Hollywood for an additional two years, concluding the residency on December 31, 2017. After close to 250 performances, the show grossed close to $138 million from 900,000 tickets sold.

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Britney has given us many things including songs like “Slave For U,” “Womanizer” and “Circus.” Her Billboard top-charting singles made an enormous impact on teens across the world. There were children dancing in their living rooms holding remotes as microphones to sing along to Britney’s iconic hits. Many people have attempted to recreate her fashionable pop star looks from the classic all denim fit she wore alongside then, boo Justin Timberlake to her school girl look from the “Oops!…I Did It Again” music video.

According to Rolling Stone, the star came bearing gifts this year dropping a previously unreleased song, “Swimming in the Stars” which was recording while making 2016’s Glory.

Britney Spears is a legend and should be regarded as such. Though she has dealt with her fair share of public battles, she continues to inspire a generation of fans with her timeless songs, noteworthy dance moves and quintessential moments created over the years. Thank you for being our Princess of Pop and sharing your gifts with the world! Happy Birthday, Britney!