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HBO Doc ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ Trailer About the Nigerian Musician

by jummy84 November 30, 2025

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HBO Doc ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ Trailer About the Nigerian Musician

by Alex Billington
November 30, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Look, it’s our time. Listen to us now.” HBO has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film called Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, arriving for streaming to watch starting this December. It’s one of the next offerings in HBO’s ongoing Music Box doc series, which debuted on HBO back in 2021, a collection of documentary films exploring pivotal moments in the music world. “A symbol of hope in Nigeria.” 🇳🇬 Wizkid: Long Live Lagos explores how art and music have the power to change global perception and awareness through the story of Nigerian superstar Wizkid (real name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun) as he prepares for his groundbreaking performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England (his show in 2023). One of the most successful African musicians of all time, Wizkid’s talent & authenticity transcend borders and brings African music to the world stage, challenging the stereotypes in Western media and reclaiming African identity. The doc features appearances by Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, Jada Pollock, Julie Adenuga, Seni Saraki, Starboy, Karen Binns, and Tops, his tour manager. Worth a watch if you’re a Wizkid fan – or not yet.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for HBO Music Box’s doc Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, from YouTube:

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos Poster

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Wizkid rose from his humble beginnings to become an influential, internationally recognized Grammy-winning musician. With no music industry infrastructure in Nigeria, he was fueled by raw talent, determination, and his belief that success would not only change his and his family’s lives, but also the global perception of Nigeria and the continent of Africa. Wizkid’s story takes us across Africa & London, meeting fans & friends who support him, and exploring the extensive, complex history between the United Kingdom and Nigeria and the aftermath of its colonial past. While the internet and streaming platforms enable world music to smash through borders, Wizkid also uses his voice to challenge colonial legacies, and shift the narrative to offer a fuller picture of present-day Africa and its cultural influence. As the first African artist to headline Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wizkid’s stardom underscores how global recognition is a form of rebellion, a key way to amplify and honor both African culture and African pride.

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is directed by producer / filmmaker filmmaker Karam Gill, director of the films G-Funk, Ice Cold, and Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby. Produced by Karam Gill and Daniel Malikyar. Part of the Music Box series for HBO. Executive produced by Bill Simmons, Jody Gerson, Marc Cimino, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Tina Nguyen This initially premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. HBO will debut Wizkid: Long Live Lagos streaming on HBO Max starting on December 11th, 2025.

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November 30, 2025 0 comments

Hollywood

How Much Money the Musician Has Now – Hollywood Life

by jummy84 November 16, 2025

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Image Credit: Getty Images for MAC Cosmetics

Selena Quintanilla will always be known as the Queen of Tejano music, but her romance with Chris Pérez still tugs at fans’ heartstrings. Their star-crossed love story was even included in the biopic Selena, starring Jennifer Lopez. Despite the obstacles they faced, Chris and Selena stayed together and continued working with her band, Selena y Los Dinos. Thanks to his hard work as a musician, Chris found success in the business and gradually increased his net worth, as did Selena and her family. The couple eventually married, but the “Como la Flor” hitmaker was killed in March 1995.

Below, learn more about Chris, his career and his relationship with Selena.

Who Is Chris Perez?

Chris is a musician best known as the lead guitarist for Selena y Los Dinos in the early 1990s. Raised in San Antonio, he originally pursued rock-and-roll but shifted into Tejano music as a way to break into the industry. After joining Selena’s band, Chris quickly became a key member, contributing to arrangements and occasionally helping the Quintanilla family with songwriting.

His relationship with Selena brought tension within the band, leading her father, Abraham Quintanilla, to fire him temporarily. However, after Chris and Selena eloped in 1992, he was welcomed back and continued performing with her until her death in 1995.

In the years following Selena’s passing, Chris slowly returned to music — forming the Grammy-winning Chris Pérez Band, later launching the Chris Pérez Project, and publishing his best-selling memoir To Selena, With Love.

Recently, he has become more vocal as new tributes and projects emerge. Reflecting on the upcoming Netflix documentary Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy, Chris shared, “I think about Selena every day,” and grew emotional while reading one of her letters: “Remember I’ll always and forever love you… I miss you more as every second goes by.”

Chris Perez’s Net Worth

Chris has a net worth of around $1 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

How Long Were Chris Lopez & Selena Quintanilla Married?

Chris and Selena got married in 1992. Though they planned to keep their elopement a secret until she could find the right moment to tell Abraham, their marriage quickly made headlines, and Abraham chose to accept Chris into the family.

Three years after eloping in Texas, Selena was shot by Yolanda Saldívar and died. Chris later remarried in 2001 to his second wife, Venessa Villanueva, and they share two children together. However, they divorced in 2008.

November 16, 2025 0 comments

Music

Jon Sheptock, Christian Musician Who Sang at Trump Rally, Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

by jummy84 October 23, 2025

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Jon Sheptock, a Christian musician and former worship minister at a Texas Baptist Church, was arrested in late September on charges of possession and production of child pornography.

As reported by ABC 13, the arrest came after his alleged victim testified that Sheptock stole a photo of her nine years ago, when she was 17. “After the defendant (Sheptock) sent the image of the victim, he told her that he wanted more explicit images of her,” reads the written testimony. “The defendant (Sheptock) then sent her a video depicting someone being physically assaulted, accompanied by a statement implying that he did not want that to happen to her.”

Court records also accuse Sheptock of showing the victim multiple nude photographs of adults and minors on his computer. The behavior allegedly continued as recently as last October, according to detectives, when Sheptock sent a text message with a nude photo of young girls to the alleged victim.

Several years before his arrest, according to The Independent, Sheptock sang the national anthem at a Donald Trump rally in January 2022 before posing for a photo with the now-president.

Official Trailer for ‘Clika’ Starring Jay Dee as Aspiring Musician ‘Chito’

by jummy84 October 10, 2025

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Official Trailer for ‘Clika’ Starring Jay Dee as Aspiring Musician ‘Chito’

by Alex Billington
October 9, 2025
Source: YouTube

“All I can do is make my music, because music has always been my destiny.” Sony Pictures has debuted the official trailer for a music movie called Clika, made by filmmaker Michael Greene. A small town musician from Yuba Country, California pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music after a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral. This film was originally supposed to open in October this year, but it has been pushed back for release sometime in early 2026 instead. Chito tries carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music. As his star begins to rise, Chito finds himself entangled in a high-stakes world where fame comes with a price. In a story of ambition, tradition, and self-discovery, Chito is ultimately forced to confront the choices he’s made in his relentless pursuit of the American dream. From producer Jimmy Humilde, Clika stars Jay Dee as Chito, DoKNOW, Laura Lopez, Nana Ponceleon, with Peter Greene, Percy “Master P” Miller, and Eric Roberts. This looks a bit cheesy in obvious Hollywood ways, rough around the edges, but seems like a worthwhile story anyway.

Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Michael Greene’s movie Clika, direct from Sony’s YouTube:

Clika Movie

Clika Poster

“One dream. One shot.” In the debut film from trailblazing music producer Jimmy Humilde’s production company, aspiring small town musician Chito (Jay Dee) is determined to make it big. When a clip of him performing one of his songs goes viral, he seizes the opportunity & pushes to carve out a place for himself in the new wave of Mexican-American music…and ultimately gets caught in a game more dangerous than anticipated. In a story of ambition, tradition, and self-discovery, Chito is ultimately forced to confront the choices he’s made in his relentless pursuit of the American Dream. Clika is directed by American filmmaker Michael Greene, director of the films Live and Vaccinate Watts previously. The screenplay is written by Michael Greene, Sean McBride, and Jimmy Humilde; from a story by Michael Greene, Jimmy Humilde, Ski-Ter Jones. It’s produced by Jimmy Humilde, Sean McBride, Ski-Ter Jones, Lalo the Giant, & Dave “Foots” Footman. Sony releases Greene’s Clika movie in theaters starting in early 2026 next year. Wnat to watch?

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October 10, 2025 0 comments