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Post by veu on Jun 30, 2020 14:57:02 GMT -5
From Nicki Swift: The untold truth of Daveed Diggs
BY KF/JUNE 30, 2020 3:19 PM EDT
Some people were just born to perform, and Hamilton star Daveed Diggs is certainly one of them. He's a real master of all trades: He can sing, he can act, and he's written and produced some of his own projects, too. Plus, he really knows how to rock a good suit and accessorize. Diggs was born and raised in Oakland, Calif. and attended Brown University, where he was recruited to run track. He broke the school record in the 110-meter hurdles, too, proving that he has yet another enviable skill. Although he graduated with a major in theater, Diggs worked as a substitute teacher right after graduating, per the Boston Globe.
But theater was a first love, and Diggs dabbled in experimental shows and Shakespeare before being invited by Lin-Manuel Miranda to read portions of Hamilton while it was still a work in progress. Diggs is also a member of an experimental rap group called the Clipping, so the political musical was a natural fit — even if he initially thought it was a ridiculous idea, per NPR. Diggs played both Thomas Jefferson and Marquis de Lafayette in the off-Broadway version of Hamilton in 2015 and then took on the same roles when the show arrived on Broadway. He won a 2016 Grammy for the cast album and the Tony for best featured actor in a musical that same year. He left the show in July 2016 to focus on other projects.
Now that you're up to speed on the highlights, let's dig a little deeper into the lesser known facets of Daveed Diggs' life.
Daveed Diggs has endured dozens of encounters with police
Daveed Diggs is a very busy man. According to his IMDb profile, he's appeared on black-ish, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Get Down, and Undone and voiced characters on Bojack Horseman and Bob's Burgers, along with other roles.
Diggs also wrote, produced, and starred in the critically-acclaimed movie Blindspotting. He began working on that film just weeks after the 2009 shooting death of Oscar Grant by a transit cop named Johannes Mehserle in Oakland, Calif., per The Guardian. The movie is not strictly about Grant's death, but it touches on the themes of police brutality, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the gentrification of Oakland.
Blindspotting is deeply personal to Diggs, who's experienced many terrifying encounters with police. He told The Guardian that he was pulled over 36 times over the course of three years during his twenties. "Two days before I left LA to move to New York to work on Hamilton, I got pulled off of my bike and thrown up against a fence by police officers who thought I fitted a description," he said.
The film also pays homage to Diggs' hometown. "I think a lot of us are aware of how quickly the Oakland we knew is disappearing and wanting to create some sort of time capsule — something that we can look at in 10 years and point to and be like, 'That was it. That's where I come from,'" he told NPR.
Daveed Diggs is 'keeping the energy' and keeping busy
Daveed Diggs is not slowing down. He plays Sebastian, the singing lobster, in the 2020 live action version of Disney's The Little Mermaid. In the original animated version from '89, Sebastian sings some of the most iconic songs in the movie, including "Kiss the Girl" and "Under the Sea," so we're excited to see how Diggs takes on the tunes. Per IMDb, you can also find him in Central Park, Snowpiercer, and the Good Lord Bird, and of course, he's in the Hamilton movie debuting in July 2020.
Diggs' partner since 2019, actress Emmy Raver-Lampman, was also part of the ensemble cast of Hamilton, but she won't be starring in the movie. This power couple is clearly one to watch, and though Hamilton has certainly changed both their lives, it feels like these two are just getting started. "Trying to create things with friends who share a creative sense is an awesome place to start," Raver-Lampman told Story + Rain. "...The message is always: if someone is not going to make it for you, make it yourself.
It sounds like Diggs is on the same page. "The same way I approach writing, or rap, is the same way I approach developing a character when I'm acting ... It's all about keeping the energy of it," he told The Guardian. "The goal is just to be able to support yourself doing the things that you love to do." |
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Post by veu on Jul 1, 2020 7:55:22 GMT -5
From Eonline: Why Chloe x Halle Are the Future of Music
Witness the five performances that prove Chloe x Halle—the sister act comprised of Grown-ish stars Chloe and Halle Bailey—are the realest of deals.
By BILLY NILLES JUL 01, 2020 9:00 AMTAGS
Related: Chloe x Halle Aren't "Perfect Angels" in the "Ungodly Hour"
"Watch out world, I'm grown now."
If you're a fan of either Chloe x Halle or Grown-ish, you ought to recognize that lyric. After all, it is taken from the song "Grown," featured on the sister act's 2018 debut album The Kids Are Alright and used as the theme song for the Freeform comedy they've co-starred on for the last three seasons.
Though the line may be nothing new, after one listen to Chloe and Halle Bailey's new album, Ungodly Hour, you get the sense that it served as the LP's central thesis; a mantra manifested over the course of 13 impeccably produced—usually by Chloe, who celebrates her 22nd birthday on July 1, herself—and performed tracks.
And as cliché as it may be to label something "the future of music," it's hard to argue against it being used while discussing the tight harmonies that earned the sisters the all-important Beyoncé co-sign that kick-started their career and the cohesive, highly-assured R&B sound that they've matured into.
"On this album, we have songs about our insecurities, our ups and our downs, our love lives, some things we do that our naughty," Halle explained during a recent interview with The Rundown's Erin Lim. "For this album, Ungodly Hour, we wanted to change the narrative about who we are because everybody always complements us and says, 'Oh, you guys are just like perfect angels.' So we wanted to take that narrative and flip it. Show the other side, show the raw side of us, the insecurities that we have—all of the above—and show that we do have layers and that's a beautiful thing because that's what makes you who you are."
Even more beautiful? The increasing visibility of their artistic maturation.
Whereas The Kids Are Alright peaked at No. 139 on the Billboard 200 during its life cycle, Ungodly Hour—which was only released on June 12, 2020—has already reached No. 16. And lead single "Do It" has become their first to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 83.
And while we could sit here and use a lot of pretty words to explain why their ascendancy is so deserved and how those already obsessed with the duo have had front-row seats for the blossoming of two careers very likely guaranteed to withstand the test of time, we thought it would be more powerful to just show you.
The One That Started It All
While this cover of the opening track off Bey's 2013 self-titled magnum opus wasn't the first cover the Bailey sisters ever shared on YouTube—rather, it was a cover of a different Bey song, "Best Thing I Never Had"—this was the one that managed to go viral and catch the ear of the Queen herself. Uploaded on December 22, 2013—when Chloe and Halle were just 15 and 13, respectively—the performance of the mid-tempo ballad bears what would later come to be recognized as the hallmarks of a Chloe x Halle performance: preternatural vocals and impeccable harmonies. By 2015, they were one of the three first acts signed to the management arm of Bey's Parkwood Entertainment.
The Super Bowl
By the time the sisters took the field as Super Bowl LIII in 2019 to perform "America the Beautiful," they'd already released an EP, a mixtape and their debut album, been starring on Grown-ish for two seasons, opened for Bey twice, and earned a Best New Artist Grammy nod—they lost to Dua Lipa—and yet the patriotic performance introduced them to their biggest audience yet. (Though it was still pregame, an estimated average 98.2 million viewers watched the big game, with another 70,081 fans in attendance.) And what an introduction it was. No longer the young girls going viral on YouTube, what viewers saw that night were two grown women with complete mastery over their instruments, in sync with one another like few duos ever are. Those harmonies still give chills over a year later.
The Today Performance
Oh, you want inventive? Get a load of this moment from mid-June when the duo appeared on Today to perform Ungodly Hour's hit lead single, "Do It." While coronavirus quarantine meant that much of the live performances we've seen over the last few months were smaller, stripped-down and intimate, Chloe x Halle took it in the complete opposite direction. Turning the family's tennis court into their very own soundstage, they delivered set design, costuming, choreography, and, as always, those vocals. We just wish we'd been in the neighborhood for the free show.
Rock Stars
In one of two gigs to take place during the last weekend of June, the duo performed Ungodly Hour closer "ROYL" during Global Citizen's virtual concert Global Goal: Unite for Our Future on June 27. With Halle on the electric guitar and the pair enveloped in green lasers, the hard-hitting performance drove home the reality that, though their music is often classified as R&B, there's no boxing these two in, genre-wise. Rather, they're succeeding by pulling influences from all over the place to create something totally unique and wholly theirs.
Dancing With Themselves
A day later, the sisters appeared during the 2020 BET Awards to deliver another seemingly big-budget performance full of vision and, of course, vocals. Kicking things off with follow-up single "Forgive Me"—a song so dripping in swag that it almost slaps you in the face—before transitioning to "Do It," costume change and all, the final 30 seconds or so take things next level as both sets of Bailey sisters dance with one another in a move reminiscent of Destiny's Child's "Lose My Breath" music video. Only a bit more impressive because of, you know, coronavirus.
Ungodly Hour is available now. |
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Post by veu on Jul 1, 2020 7:57:07 GMT -5
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Post by veu on Jul 2, 2020 10:58:27 GMT -5
From Gizomblaze: Zendaya REPLACED by Halle Bailey in Little Mermaid Live Action Remake, Release Date & Other Updates
By Cliffa maria joseph
July 1, 2020 2:45 pm EDT 2:45 pm EDT
When we look back at our childhood, one always looks for memories that were happy and gay. Most of our childhood highlights surrounded the summer vacations, our family trips, and of course, our time spent running around with our friends. What added a splash of excitement and joy to these were our favorite cartoons and movies.
The magical world of Unicorns, dragons, and a handsome prince are saving the princess in the end. What if we tell you, this magical experience is coming back to you, and you can enjoy it in Live-Action! What don’t you believe us? Read on to find more.
Based on Hans Christain Anderson’s Fairy tale, ‘The Little Mermaid’, the work was first adapted by Walt Disney into a musical animated fantasy in 1989. The production was an instant success for the studio being nominated for two academy awards. Over the years, the film has seen various versions and adaptions of it, relieving the fans of its wonder.
Live-action Re-make
Disney over the years has have adopted various modifications towards its adaptations and the latest one being, The Live-Action movies. After the successful adjustments of The Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, Disney has confirmed its next project that will be produced as a live-action film. Yes, you guessed it right, it’s our little mermaid !!
The cast
Disney studios have already begun their casting and have announced the lead for this project. American celebrity singer and actress Halle Bailey has been brought in to play Ariel.
The other cast members who are rumored to be brought in include Awkwafina as Scuttle, Melissa McCarthy as sea witch Ursula, Jacob Tremblay, as Ariel’s confidant Flounder and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric.
Little Mermaid Release Date
The project was scheduled for beginning their shooting in mid-2020, but due to the COVID-19, the process has been postponed for the safety of the staff and crew. The fans can expect the film to be on the screens by the end of 2021 or Early 2022. Well, we must wait for this magical treat, but we can definitely say the wait is worth the wait.
Stay tuned for more updates! |
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Post by veu on Jul 2, 2020 10:58:43 GMT -5
From The List: Lin-Manuel Miranda's career is inspired by The Little Mermaid
Bang Showbiz
2 July 2020
Lin-Manuel Miranda admits that 'The Little Mermaid' inspired his passion for musical theatre
Lin-Manuel Miranda says his career was inspired by 'The Little Mermaid'.
The 40-year-old composer, who penned the award-winning musical 'Hamilton', was obsessed with Disney's beloved 1989 animation as a child and can recall being mesmerised by the song 'Under The Sea', which was performed by cute crab Sebastian.
It was watching that movie and falling in love with the songs that gave him his passion for musical theatre and inspired him to want to write his own shows.
Speaking on Deadline's 'The Film That Lit My Fuse' series, Lin-Manuel recalled: "The first time I remember feeling weightless during a musical number was during 'Under The Sea' in 'The Little Mermaid'. I just couldn't believe what I had seen.
"I couldn't believe I was seeing a singing crab, nothing about it made sense. That's how unlikely it felt for me but it showed you could do anything."
The 'In The Heights' creator added that he took a day off from school when the 1989 movie was released on home video.
Lin-Manuel said: "I called in sick from school the day it came out on VHS. I couldn't wait until the end of the day to see the film."
Lin-Manuel is working on Disney's live action remake of 'The Little Mermaid' as a producer and he is also writing new songs with Alan Menken, who penned the soundtrack from the original movie along with Howard Ashman.
Menken also composed the score for the cartoon version and his and Ashman's work went on to win two Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for 'Under the Sea'. |
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Post by veu on Jul 2, 2020 11:02:35 GMT -5
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Post by veu on Jul 5, 2020 6:58:08 GMT -5
From Meaww: Halle Bailey celebrates first anniversary of 'The Little Mermaid' casting, fans call her 'most perfect choice'
Bailey retweeted her original post about her casting from 2019, adding, 'Can’t believe this was a year ago today' and fans hailed her 'literal princess energy'
By Armaan Babu
Updated On : 21:31 PST, Jul 4, 2020
While for many, today is a day to celebrate the American Independence Day, July 4 holds a different kind of significance for actor Halle Bailey. It's been a year since she was cast in the live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid', and with production paused, it's going to be a while yet before we get to see her "Under The Sea." On July 4, 2019, Halle Bailey's casting for the lead role of Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid' was a controversial decision that drew much ire for Disney purists. They objected to the casting of an African American actress in the role of the traditionally Caucasian Ariel, with the hashtag #NotMyAriel making the rounds on social media. The announcement for the remake was made as early as 2016. The film's cast also includes Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric.
Bailey retweeted her original post about her casting from 2019, adding, "Can’t believe this was a year ago today." However, there are still some people who are dead set against this casting, as replies to Halle's tweet reveal. "Mmmm yeah i still don’t agree with this casting. it just doesn’t sit right with me, changing ariels race. she’s the most iconic disney princess and to change her," writes one Twitter user. "It still doesn't make sense. They would never make Pocahontas white or Mulan black for example," writes another. However, fans of the remake's casting choices have rallied to Halle's support. "Ariel isn’t based on white culture, it’s based on myths. Mermaids can be black. Find a better argument," writes one fan. "I literally FREAKED OUT when I heard this. My mind was blown because this was THE MOST PERFECT CHOICE Disney could've gone with. LITERAL PRINCESS ENERGY. ETHEREAL AURA. FAIRY FACE. and im SO HAPPY little black girls will have another princess to look up to," writes another.
The remake was set to release later this year, but in March 2020 it was confirmed that production had been halted due to the pandemic response. However, it's been confirmed that the music for the film has already been written and recorded. The current release date for the film is November 19, 2021, but given that Disney still hasn't found the safest time or method of releasing their other big live-action remake 'Mulan' despite it being completed, it is uncertain as to whether or not that date might be pushed back yet again. |
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Post by veu on Jul 5, 2020 6:59:50 GMT -5
From Comicbook: Halle Bailey Celebrates Little Mermaid Casting Anniversary
By AARON PERINE - July 5, 2020 12:20 am
The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey took a second this weekend to celebrate being cast as Ariel. The Internet lost its collective minds when the announcement was made public. All these months later, there is still some discussion about the choice to have a Black actress play the character. Bailey hasn’t shied away from the criticism and is set on delivering a good performance. Just last month she told Teen Vogue about the experience and sounded at peace with the situation. The trailer will make its way out at some point and this discourse will begin again.
"I feel like I'm dreaming, and I'm just grateful." Bailey previously told Variety. "And I don't pay attention to the negativity. I just feel like this role is something bigger than me, and greater, and it's going to be beautiful. I'm just so excited to be a part of it."
For her part the original voice of Ariel supported the new actress. She contends that as long of the spirit of the character is fine, that’s all that matters.
“I think that the spirit of a character is what really matters." Jodi Benson said during a convention appearance. "What you bring to the table in a character as far as their heart, and their spirit, is what really counts. And the outside package — cause let’s face it, I’m really, really old — and so when I’m singing ‘Part of Your World,’ if you were to judge me on the way that I look on the outside, it might change the way that you interpret the song. But if you close your eyes, you can still hear the spirit of Ariel.”
“We need to be storytellers." Benson continued. “And no matter what we look like on the outside, no matter our race, our nation, the color of our skin, our dialect, whether I’m tall or thin, whether I’m overweight or underweight, or my hair is whatever color, we really need to tell the story. And that’s what we want to do, we want to make a connection to the audience. So I know for Disney that they have the heart of storytelling, that’s really what they’re trying to do. They want to communicate with all of us in the audience so that we can fall in love with the film again.” |
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Post by veu on Jul 5, 2020 16:06:39 GMT -5
From The DisInsider: ’The Little Mermaid’ Cast and Crew Set to Return to London and Begin Production Later This Month
DISNEY LIVE-ACTION
By Skyler Shuler Last updated Jul 5, 2020
Walt Disney Studios live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid will be among several high profile films to resume production at Pinewood Studios in London, following exemption of quarantine rules, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said Sunday.
The film was just days away from filming back in March until the COVID-19 outbreak caused the studio to close production, sending the cast and crew back home. Now, crew members for the film will be allowed to return as the British government is granting a number of film and TV productions exemption from following quarantine rules.
That said, the exemption will come with strict conditions to keep the cast and crew safe. Cast and crew will be restricted to a “bubble” environment, where they will live in close proximity to the production area and will not be able to leave to the surrounding community.
Dowden stated that the exemption is being granted to help revive the British film industry in the safest way possible:
“The world’s biggest blockbusters and high-end TV shows are made in Britain, our creativity, expertise and highly successful tax reliefs for our screen industries means that we are an in-demand location that in turn delivers a great return for our economy. We want the industry to bounce back and exempting small numbers of essential cast and crew from quarantine is part of our continued commitment to getting cameras rolling safely again.”
Other productions resuming filming in the U.K. Include, Universal’s Jurassic World: Dominion, Warner Bros.’ The Batman, Fantastic Beasts 3, Sony’s live-action musical adaptation of Cinderella and Mission Impossible 7. Meanwhile in New Zealand, 20th Century Studios resumed production on Avatar 2 and the Czech Republic has given the okay for Marvel Studios to finish filming on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Directed by Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides), The Little Mermaid is set to star musical artist Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah-Haur King as the aforementioned Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as the villainous Sea Witch Ursula, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, and Awkwafina as Scuttle.
Alan Menken recently revealed that he and Lin-Manuel Miranda (Moana) have finished recording all the music for the film, which will feature four brand-new songs. Menken has teased that those songs will consist of new ones for both King Triton (Bardem) and Scuttle (Awkwafina), we also hear Prince Eric will get his own song as well, and that another will feature a duo between both Ariel and Eric. |
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Post by veu on Jul 6, 2020 15:05:16 GMT -5
From Yahoo: Chloe x Halle Push Kindness During the Ungodliest of Hours
Brenton Blanchet
July 6, 2020, 4:53 pm
Chloe and Halle Bailey say they believe in “divine timing,” and the release of their sophomore effort, Ungodly Hour, is the perfect example.
Chloe x Halle, the soon-to-be R&B superstars with a collective DIY mentality that only the genre’s most admired sisters could share, recorded the album in October and soon realized the double meaning it would earn upon its June release. Chloe even compares experiencing 2020 to opening a fiction book for the first time. But amidst a pandemic and while protesters nationwide are seeking justice for Black lives, the sisters agree the album’s title parallels a “real-life ungodly hour.”
“I felt like honestly, in a weird, odd, twisted way, this couldn’t have come out at a more perfect time,” Chloe tells SPIN over the phone.
Ungodly Hour, which Chloe x Halle hope will offer fans a moment of healing, sees the Atlanta-born Bailey sisters harness their creative control, between executive-producing the 13-track effort and penning every track. It’s also a grown-up project for the Grown-ish stars, as Chloe says the album cover featuring her and Halle clad in black dresses and angel wings creates something of an “edgy,” “powerful” and “sexy” image out of the “angel persona” many have labeled them with.
The sisters have prided themselves on their ability to remain in the DIY driver’s seat for the last five years since signing with Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment. And Ungodly Hour sets a new standard. Features from Drake confidant Boi-1da and ‘00s production giant Scott Storch, who chopped it up on their Billboard-charting hit “Do It,” might seem like reasons to step away from behind the boards. But these studio sorcerers sharing the booth with Chloe x Halle didn’t deter the duo’s vision at all; They only pushed them to flip each track further while retaining the cohesiveness of the whole.
“My sister and I, we still remained close to our musical integrity and stayed at the forefront of the process,” Chloe says. “And even after the sessions, we take the songs back home and we add more and more weird elements and our experimental sounds.”
These “weird elements” are what make the project the perfect crossroads between enchanting and eerie. Between sometimes haunting but always fairy-tale-worthy melodies on tracks like “Tipsy”– which Halle says are inspired by her love for jazz legends like Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan — and the record-scratching throwback harmonies which help listeners dive into cuts like “Busy Boy,” Ungodly Hour is testament to just how well the duo can flex their knowledge of musical history.
“Our father always taught us, as young women, we can do anything we put our minds to,” Halle says of growing up in Atlanta. “And at a very young age, he sat us down and taught us some structure and the toolbox, like similes and metaphors and how to tell the story with all of these tools. It’s always been very important for my sister and I to always take ownership and what we do because, at the end of the day, it is our story.”
And the story the sisters tell on Ungodly Hour — while not necessarily about the world being as kind as they are — is one that they felt was important to share, especially now.
“I feel like the goal mainly was to show that it’s okay to not be okay,” Halle says. “Sometimes it’s okay to fight these battles sometimes when you feel like you’re alone. And it’s okay to overcome it and get through it.”
It’s a message that anyone can get behind while we all wait for the world to open back up in uncertainty. Halle, who’s now preparing to star as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid, jokingly admits there’s a place for it under the sea, too.
“I feel like, if Ariel were to listen to this album, she would really love the song ‘Lonely,’” Halle says. “Because, you know, she goes through that whole journey of feeling lonely and like she doesn’t fit in the world that she’s in and that she’s meant to be somewhere else.”
As for fans whose living on land isn’t temporary, Chloe says she hopes listeners can feel something more: the kindness the duo projects and the honesty they put on wax.
“I hope this album inspires whoever’s listening to be more kind to themselves. And it’s okay to not have yourself all figured out. Because my sister and I sure don’t. And we’re learning about ourselves every day.” |
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Post by veu on Jul 6, 2020 16:54:43 GMT -5
From Spin: FEATURES \
Chloe x Halle Push Kindness During the Ungodliest of Hours
Sisters are watching new album 'Ungodly Hour' do numbers, but they aren’t compromising
Brenton Blanchet | July 6, 2020 - 10:53 am
 CREDIT: Robin Harper
Chloe and Halle Bailey say they believe in “divine timing,” and the release of their sophomore effort, Ungodly Hour, is the perfect example.
Chloe x Halle, the soon-to-be R&B superstars with a collective DIY mentality that only the genre’s most admired sisters could share, recorded the album in October and soon realized the double meaning it would earn upon its June release. Chloe even compares experiencing 2020 to opening a fiction book for the first time. But amidst a pandemic and while protesters nationwide are seeking justice for Black lives, the sisters agree the album’s title parallels a “real-life ungodly hour.”
“I felt like honestly, in a weird, odd, twisted way, this couldn’t have come out at a more perfect time,” Chloe tells SPIN over the phone.
Ungodly Hour, which Chloe x Halle hope will offer fans a moment of healing, sees the Atlanta-born Bailey sisters harness their creative control, between executive-producing the 13-track effort and penning every track. It’s also a grown-up project for the Grown-ish stars, as Chloe says the album cover featuring her and Halle clad in black dresses and angel wings creates something of an “edgy,” “powerful” and “sexy” image out of the “angel persona” many have labeled them with.
The sisters have prided themselves on their ability to remain in the DIY driver’s seat for the last five years since signing with Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment. And Ungodly Hour sets a new standard. Features from Drake confidant Boi-1da and ‘00s production giant Scott Storch, who chopped it up on their Billboard-charting hit “Do It,” might seem like reasons to step away from behind the boards. But these studio sorcerers sharing the booth with Chloe x Halle didn’t deter the duo’s vision at all; They only pushed them to flip each track further while retaining the cohesiveness of the whole.
“My sister and I, we still remained close to our musical integrity and stayed at the forefront of the process,” Chloe says. “And even after the sessions, we take the songs back home and we add more and more weird elements and our experimental sounds.”
These “weird elements” are what make the project the perfect crossroads between enchanting and eerie. Between sometimes haunting but always fairy-tale-worthy melodies on tracks like “Tipsy”– which Halle says are inspired by her love for jazz legends like Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughan — and the record-scratching throwback harmonies which help listeners dive into cuts like “Busy Boy,” Ungodly Hour is testament to just how well the duo can flex their knowledge of musical history.
“Our father always taught us, as young women, we can do anything we put our minds to,” Halle says of growing up in Atlanta. “And at a very young age, he sat us down and taught us some structure and the toolbox, like similes and metaphors and how to tell the story with all of these tools. It’s always been very important for my sister and I to always take ownership and what we do because, at the end of the day, it is our story.”
And the story the sisters tell on Ungodly Hour — while not necessarily about the world being as kind as they are — is one that they felt was important to share, especially now.
“I feel like the goal mainly was to show that it’s okay to not be okay,” Halle says. “Sometimes it’s okay to fight these battles sometimes when you feel like you’re alone. And it’s okay to overcome it and get through it.”
It’s a message that anyone can get behind while we all wait for the world to open back up in uncertainty. Halle, who’s now preparing to star as Ariel in Disney’s upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid, jokingly admits there’s a place for it under the sea, too.
“I feel like, if Ariel were to listen to this album, she would really love the song ‘Lonely,’” Halle says. “Because, you know, she goes through that whole journey of feeling lonely and like she doesn’t fit in the world that she’s in and that she’s meant to be somewhere else.”
As for fans whose living on land isn’t temporary, Chloe says she hopes listeners can feel something more: the kindness the duo projects and the honesty they put on wax.
“I hope this album inspires whoever’s listening to be more kind to themselves. And it’s okay to not have yourself all figured out. Because my sister and I sure don’t. And we’re learning about ourselves every day.” |
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Post by veu on Jul 6, 2020 17:01:17 GMT -5
From NewsLagoon: Chloe x Halle’s Net Worth Is About to Blow Up
Published 9 hours ago on July 6, 2020 By Team NewsLagoon
Chloe x Halle’s new song (OF THE SUMMER) “Do It” is pretty much all I’m currently listening to, and honestly, based on the ads generated from just me watching the music video, they should probably be Forbes-certified billionaires.
While the sisters are probably best known for their mesmerizing harmonies, please be advised that they’re multi-talented and they’ve earned a lot of money along the way. Time to break down their net worth.
‘K, fine. We can watch the “Do It” music video first:
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Exhibit A: TV and Movies
Not only do Chloe and Halle have co-starring roles in Grown-ish, they’ve acted in several other movies and TV shows together—including Last Holiday. FYI, Chloe has done slightly more acting work than Halle, which could be why her net worth is a little higher. We’ll get to that in a moment, because right now all I want to do is bask in the glory of this Grown-ish gif:
Exhibit B: The Little Freakin’ Mermaid
Halle booked the role of Ariel in the live action Little Mermaid, and while her contract is under wraps, Disney presumably pays well? Tragically there isn’t a trailer yet, but here’s Halle very cryptically talking about the role:
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Exhibit C: Ungodly Hour
It’s selling so well. Like, #1 on iTunes sales chart well. So yeah, expect Chloe and Halle to have made a ton from the album by the end of 2020.
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Meanwhile, don’t forget that they’ve earned money going on not one but two tours with Beyoncé, and from their debut album The Kids Are Alright.
So, What’s Their Net Worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Chloe has a net worth of $2 million, while Halle has a net worth of $1 million. A couple things to keep in mind, though: 1) these numbers *might* not reflect Halle’s recent Little Mermaid earnings, 2) the $1 million discrepancy could be due to Chloe acting in more projects than her sister, and 3) expect these numbers to skyrocket in the next few months so stay tuned.
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