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Justin Timberlake Hypes Up ‘The Social Network’ Reunion With Dakota Johnson on January 27, 2024 at 10:07 pm Us Weekly

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1 year ago

January 28, 2024

Saturday Night Live’s second episode of 2024 will also serve as a mini The Social Network reunion for Justin Timberlake and Dakota Johnson.

“We’ve come a long way. See you tonight, Stanford!” Timberlake, 42, wrote via his Instagram Story on Saturday, January 27, sharing a still of himself in bed from the 2010 film. He also tagged the official Instagram accounts for Johnson, 34, and SNL.

Timberlake played Napster founder Sean Parker in The Social Network, which told the story of how Mark Zuckerberg (played by Jesse Eisenberg) invented Facebook. In one scene, Timberlake’s character wakes up after a hookup with a Stanford University student (played by Johnson). While Sean couldn’t remember his fling’s name, he did learn about Facebook after she left her laptop open to the webpage. (Sean later reached out to Mark to swap business tips.)

“We shot that scene in one day, and that day Terrence Malick came to set to watch how David [Fincher, the director] was working with digital, and I was like, ‘What?’” Johnson recalled during a January 2022 interview with Vanity Fair and costar Andrew Garfield. “I was so nervous. Before you shoot anything, I don’t sleep, and you kind of have that hollow, nervous, shaky feeling, but it was amazing. It was the best.”

Garfield played Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network, Zuckerberg’s app cofounder, and remembered feeling starstruck by Timberlake.

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“I was accidentally brought into Justin’s — Justin Timberlake of stage, screen, and pop star fame — trailer by one of the second A.D.s one day.” Garfield, 40, added to the outlet. “And I was like, ‘This isn’t my trailer,’ and I saw some of his homework. I saw, like, a board with cue cards and some of his internal choices and substitutions and I was like, ‘Oh, I must leave and as I leave, I must let my eyes linger for as long as possible as I leave,’ because I mean, of course, because it’s just there and thank God it wasn’t anything bad. It was only cool.”

During Saturday’s reunion, Johnson will host SNL for the second time while Timberlake will be the musical guest.

“I cannot imagine that I won’t get pulled into a sketch or two. I mean, it’s only natural,” Timberlake teased of his appearance during a Thursday, January 25, Apple Music interview. “I’m here for it.”

Timberlake is already a member of SNL’s Five-Timers Club, having hosted the show five times previously. However, he hinted to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe that he doesn’t still have the inductee jacket. “They’re probably reusing it,” he joked.

Saturday Night Live’s second episode of 2024 will also serve as a mini The Social Network reunion for Justin Timberlake and Dakota Johnson. “We’ve come a long way. See you tonight, Stanford!” Timberlake, 42, wrote via his Instagram Story on Saturday, January 27, sharing a still of himself in bed from the 2010 film. He

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Ye’s Super Bowl Ad Followed by Swastika T-Shirt: Controversy Escalates

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7 hours ago

February 11, 2025

Bolanle Media Staff

Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, has sparked widespread outrage following a Super Bowl commercial promoting his website, which is currently selling a single item: a $20 white T-shirt featuring a black swastika. This move has drawn sharp criticism from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and social media users, further escalating concerns over Ye’s recent behavior and statements.

Key Details of the Controversy:

Super Bowl Ad: The ad aired in select markets, including Los Angeles, and featured Ye reclining in a dentist’s chair, showing off jewel-encrusted teeth. He directed viewers to visit his website, Yeezy.com, which initially offered various items but soon displayed only the swastika T-shirt.
Antisemitic Remarks: The ad followed Ye’s recent tirade on X (formerly Twitter), where he called himself a Nazi and expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler. He deactivated his account shortly after.

Symbol Debate: While the T-shirt design features the Nazi Hakenkreuz (“hooked cross”), it has been widely misidentified as a swastika. Some social media users highlighted the distinction between the sacred Hindu swastika and the Nazi symbol.
ADL Condemnation: The ADL criticized Ye for promoting hate and using a symbol that continues to instill fear among those targeted by antisemitism and white supremacy.

Public Backlash: Many have pointed out Ye’s hypocrisy, as he previously claimed he would never sell such merchandise to avoid putting fans at risk. Critics argue this stunt reflects either desperation or deliberate provocation.

The controversy underscores Ye’s increasingly erratic behavior and his ongoing alienation from fans and collaborators.

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Taylor Swift Booed at Super Bowl

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1 day ago

February 10, 2025

Bolanle Media Staff

At Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Taylor Swift, supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, was met with boos when shown on the jumbotron at the Caesars Superdome. The crowd’s reaction, largely attributed to Philadelphia Eagles fans, occurred during the game between the Chiefs and the Eagles.

Swift, accompanied by friends like Ice Spice, seemed surprised but remained unbothered by the negative reception. She gave the crowd a side-eye as she shook off the negativity. Serena Williams quickly came to Swift’s defense, posting on X, “I love you @taylorswift 13 don’t listen to those boos!!!”.

The booing has been attributed to several factors:

Eagles Fans: Many believe the boos came primarily from Eagles fans. Some suggest it was due to her support for Kelce, while others believe it was related to her past support for the Eagles.
Excessive Camera Time: Some speculate that the excessive camera time Swift receives during NFL broadcasts contributed to the negative reaction.

Chiefs Fatigue: With the Chiefs making their fifth Super Bowl appearance in six years, some speculate that the public is growing weary of the team.

Following the incident, Donald Trump also commented on the situation, sharing a post mocking Swift on Truth Social and claiming that his “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) movement was responsible for the boos. He contrasted the crowd’s reaction to Swift with the cheers he received when shown on the jumbotron.

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Decoding Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Performance

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1 day ago

February 10, 2025

Bolanle Media Staff

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show was a groundbreaking performance that redefined expectations for the event. The Compton rapper delivered a complex, narrative-driven set that blended artistic expression with pointed social commentary.

Key Elements of the Performance

Samuel L. Jackson as Uncle Sam: The show opened with Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam, representing traditional American expectations for the halftime show. This character served as a foil to Lamar’s performance throughout the set.

Musical Choices: Lamar surprised audiences by heavily featuring tracks from his recent album “GNX” rather than relying solely on older hits. He also performed an unreleased track called “Bodies” at the start of his set.

Visual Storytelling: The performance incorporated intricate choreography and visual elements, including dancers in red, white, and blue forming an American flag during “HUMBLE”.

Political Commentary: Lamar’s set included subtle and overt political messages, addressing themes of race and cultural divide. He referenced Gil Scott-Heron’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” flipping it to say, “The revolution ’bout to be televised”.