Renowned tennis champion Naomi Osaka is set to share a deeply personal chapter of her life in the upcoming documentary ‘Naomi Osaka: The Second Set’. The film chronicles her highly anticipated return to professional tennis following the birth of her daughter, Shai, offering an unfiltered glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of balancing elite sport with first-time motherhood.
Described as a love letter to Shai, the documentary goes beyond the court to explore Osaka’s emotional, physical, and mental journey as she redefines her career and personal life. Known for her powerful presence both on and off the tennis court, Osaka’s candid storytelling is expected to inspire mothers, athletes, and fans alike.
The film is directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Kat Jayme, whose previous work includes ‘The Grizzlie Truth’, ‘I’m Just Here for the Riot’, and ‘Finding Big Country’. Jayme is celebrated for crafting intimate, human-centred sports stories that connect with audiences on a profound level. ‘Naomi Osaka: The Second Set’ is produced by Hana Kuma, the media company Osaka co-founded with Stuart Duguid, alongside sportswear giant Nike. The project also has the backing of Fulwell Entertainment’s Uninterrupted, the athlete-empowerment brand founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. James, Carter, Jamal Henderson, and Philip Byron serve as executive producers under the Uninterrupted banner, adding significant star power to the production team.
With Osaka’s return marking one of the most talked-about comebacks in modern sports, the documentary promises to showcase the raw determination, vulnerability, and resilience that have defined her career. ‘Naomi Osaka: The Second Set’ is set to offer viewers a rare, intimate perspective on one of tennis’ most influential figures as she steps into a powerful new phase—both as a mother and a champion.
On June 27, 2025, Paramount Plus released the trailer for ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’, a compelling five-part docuseries co-created and executive produced by Hip-Hop icon LL Cool J alongside NFL legend Peyton Manning. Set to premiere July 22 across the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Brasil, the show serves as a musical pilgrimage to the origins of Hip-Hop in New York City. In the trailer, LL—real name James Todd Smith—leads viewers on a gritty, soulful journey through NYC’s boroughs, beginning with the Bronx park where DJ Kool Herc hosted the genre’s first block parties.
His personal narration, “To understand the power of Hip‑Hop today, you gotta go back to where it all started”, punctuates the series’ intent to connect past and present. The docuseries brings together foundational voices like Grandmaster Caz, Roxanne Shanté, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E Fresh, Method Man, and Rev Run, alongside modern talents such as Fivio Foreign and Crystal Caines.
Their reflections weave interviews, archival footage, and on-location storytelling into a celebration of Hip-Hop’s cultural and musical legacy. Peyton Manning lends surprising gravitas, remarking that although music isn’t his primary domain, “sports and music have a lot of similarities… both require hard work and commitment, and at their best, both bring people together”. LL Cool J’s production imprint—through his Rock the Bells brand and SiriusXM channel—adds authenticity, ensuring this isn’t just nostalgia but a living, breathing history.
What sets ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’ apart is its dual homage to the early days and its spotlight on today’s torchbearers. As Method Man asks in the trailer, “Who would ever think that we could be world famous doing something that we love?”
The series promises to resonate with anyone who’s ever felt the beat move them—past, present, and future.
According to a report that aired on Fox 2 St Louis, American superstar entertainer Nelly and famous R&B singer-songwriter Ashanti are allegedly shooting a new one-season docu-series with Peacock after reuniting, marrying and having a baby boy named Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, who was born on July 18, 2024. The show promises to give insight into their lives during their first year of marriage and the birth of their first child. There’s no word yet on when the alleged documentary gets an airdate. The Missouri-bred superstar plans to open a bowling alley in Florissant, also, called, “Dirty Bowling”.
This week amid all the endless accusations against Sean Combs, also widely known as “Diddy”, Moses “Shyne” Barrow appears in Hulu’s documentary trailer to share his side of the story. In the official two-minute thirty-second trailer, the former Bad Boy Records artist and politician recounts the night his life changed forever. He was convicted of first-degree assault, which left three people injured. His former label CEO, Combs was charged with felony. Subsequently, Barrow served ten years in prison and was deported back to his home country, Belize.
Last year, the two appeared onstage together before the Belizean rapper performed his hit records ‘Bonnie & Shyne’ and ‘Bad Boyz’ in London, England at a charity event. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs introduced him. If you’re asking yourself, “Why would Shyne continue to be seen or align himself with the main he claims set up him?” He has said that it was solely for the benefit of his country.
“He was in the position at that time to give scholarships and maybe to invest. I would not deny attempting to bring the investment to Belize and bring the contributions to education.”
That’s good for Shyne because I can’t say that I know many people who would be so forgiving and selfless. I am glad he is his country’s Music and Goodwill Ambassador for that reason! He is Leader of the Opposition in the Belize House of Representatives.
It will be available for streaming exclusively on Hulu on November 18. Watch the official documentary trailer for ‘The Honorable Shyne’ below.
After decades abroad, renowned ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine returns to his hometown of Jaffa, Israel, nostalgic for the streets of his youth but nervous and dismayed by the strong current of racial animosity that now serves as the norm. Fueled by his belief in dancing’s power to build self-esteem and social awareness, Dulaine brings his popular Dancing Classrooms program to three diverse, Jaffa-based schools where he teaches ballroom basics to the ethnically mixed population of children. Dulaine selects the most focused dancers to train for a citywide competition, pairing Palestinians with Jews, putting many of the children’s and, more pointedly, their families’ beliefs to the test.
As Dulaine’s passion for dance and no-nonsense style of teaching rubs off on the reluctant children, the competition offers the perfect window into their lives. Hilla Medalia’s story beautifully shows these historical archenemies forging an innocent but ultimately meaningful relationship that quickly takes on a much larger significance than what initially meets the eye. Dancing in Jaffa is a sweet and incredibly moving tale filled with moments of truth, poignancy and humor, offering a glimmer of hope in the in the intractable conflict.
Running time: 88 Minutes Rated: Unrated In Theaters and VOD: April 11
After decades abroad, renowned ballroom dancer Pierre Dulaine returns to his hometown of Jaffa, Israel, nostalgic for the streets of his youth but nervous and dismayed by the strong current of racial animosity that now serves as the norm. Fueled by his belief in dancing’s power to build self-esteem and social awareness, Dulaine brings his popular Dancing Classrooms program to three diverse, Jaffa-based schools where he teaches ballroom basics to the ethnically mixed population of children. Dulaine selects the most focused dancers to train for a citywide competition, pairing Palestinians with Jews, putting many of the children’s and, more pointedly, their families’ beliefs to the test.
As Dulaine’s passion for dance and no-nonsense style of teaching rubs off on the reluctant children, the competition offers the perfect window into their lives. Hilla Medalia’s story beautifully shows these historical archenemies forging an innocent but ultimately meaningful relationship that quickly takes on a much larger significance than what initially meets the eye. Dancing in Jaffa is a sweet and incredibly moving tale filled with moments of truth, poignancy and humor, offering a glimmer of hope in the in the intractable conflict.
Running time: 88 Minutes Rated: Unrated In Theaters and VOD: April 11
I had the pleasure of attending the Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis: Kenneth Cole Discussion and Screening with Simon Doonan and Alan Cumming.
Upon my arrival at 92nd Street and Lexington Avenue, realizing I was a few minutes behind schedule for 7:30, I quickly picked up the press ticket and was promptly seated in the Kaufman Concert Hall for the talk and screening of the new HBO documentary “The Battle of amfAR”. When I settled in, the wonderful Fern Mallis was at the podium about to introduce Kenneth Cole to the stage. Visionary Fern Mallis is creator of Fashion Week in New York City. Mallis brings Cole out and they briefly discuss his upbringing, his first job selling peanuts at a baseball stadium, the start of well known shoe company “Candies”, being named the sexiest business man of the year in 1988 by People Magazine and finally the start of his Kenneth Cole business.
An extraordinary career
By far his legacy is full of moments of creative genius, as he told us the endearing story of when he started up his business with limited capital and couldn’t afford to showcase his shoes at the trade show. When he phoned the mayor’s office and inquired about how he could park a forty foot trailer across the street from the trade show for 3 days in Manhattan, he was told only production, and utility companies with a permit could do so. Later, he subsequently changed his company name to Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. This story made everyone in attendance giggle, and he followed up with some wise advice that only a seasoned creator could give.
[quote]The best ideas won’t always be the most expensive but usually the most creative that works.[/quote]
Cole went on to describe how he sold over 40,000 shoes in just under 3 days from his forty foot trailer parked on 1370 6th Avenue, across from the New York Hilton on the day of the shoe show. The audience was in total awe. Once Kenneth Cole started his company in 1982, he then went public in 1984 and later came to question his decision to do so as he felt it compromised his brand. Although, Cole was delighted to tell the audience that buying his business back in 2012 was the most exhilarating experience, and they have been privately owned for about 1 year. Congratulations to Kenneth Cole!
Fashion from a humanitarian
Among his many accomplishments, Kenneth Cole started a shoe drive initiation to support the homeless and distributed through Help USA. He also raised funding to build a healthcare facility in Port Au Prince, Haiti after the disaster, and he is the Chairman of the AIDS organization amFAR. In his own words Cole said, he “believes his platform in fashion is an opportunity to do something greater.” This is something he lives by. The adage “with great power comes great responsibility” is the theme here. The fashion industry as a whole, and it’s lovers are usually viewed as very superficial, or snobby elitist without a care for the common cause. However, designers like Kenneth Cole and many others disprove this ideal. Cole’s humility was apparent in his mannerisms and the way he held his head down and looked at his feet at times when being questioned by Fern Mallis. Truly fashion is wonderful, but what is more amazing than the companies, manufacturers, products, models, clothing etc. is the force behind the brand. What does your brand represent, and once you have a platform will you let the superficial ideals of the industry define you? Clearly, Kenneth Cole does not.
The documentary is about 2 women from totally different worlds coming together and uniting for a common good, and working together to create something awesome. Mathilde Krim, Ph.D., was a researcher at New York’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, who formed the New York-based AIDS Medical Foundation in 1983 with Dr. Joseph Sonnabend, Michael Callen, and several others. While, in Los Angeles, Dr. Michael S. Gottlieb and Elizabeth Taylor spearheaded the creation of the National AIDS Research Foundation. These two organizations merged in September 1985 to become the american foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR).
When amfAR was founded, Dr. Krim and Dr. Gottlieb were named Founding Chairmen and Elizabeth Taylor became Founding National Chairman. Twenty-eight years later, amfAR remains one of the world’s leading organizations dedicated to fighting the AIDS epidemic, and has invested more than $340 million in support of its mission to find a cure for the AIDS epidemic.
The film was well put together, and was in short, an eye opening experience for me and I’m sure many others. Growing up in the 80’s, I do not remember the details of the AIDS epidemic. What I do remember were children saying you couldn’t go near or even touch someone with the disease. This brief memory reemerged after watching the horrifying way the general public, and the government treated those suffering with the disease as outcasts and less than human. I was disgusted, and astonished at how the government refused to even acknowledge the issue, and did their best to avoid dealing with the epidemic altogether — as if it would just go away. It didn’t. amfAR‘s work has been crucial in the progress towards AIDS research and it’s publicized success.
Overall, I found it interesting that I attended the event to learn about Kenneth Cole and his rise to fame in the designer shoe and fashion industry, but I left with an acute knowledge and respect for the AIDS epidemic, the efforts of Elizabeth Taylor and the philanthropy of Kenneth Cole. While most choose to watch the mayhem from a distance, Kenneth Cole and others like him remind us that we can use our platform and power to affect change, educate and inspire the masses no matter the industry. Bravo!
This summer THUMP tagged along with Baauer, RL Grime, Ryan Hemsworth and Jim-E Stack as they made their way across the Rust Belt. The four friends / DJs / producers turned up crowds and filled up free time with skeet shooting, go karts, grocery shopping, signing boobs and other All-American pastimes. Backed by visuals by $U$ Boy, the film also contains an exclusive Baauer & RL Grime collaboration aptly titled “Infinite Daps” available soon at THUMP.
This summer THUMP tagged along with Baauer, RL Grime, Ryan Hemsworth and Jim-E Stack as they made their way across the Rust Belt. The four friends / DJs / producers turned up crowds and filled up free time with skeet shooting, go karts, grocery shopping, signing boobs and other All-American pastimes. Backed by visuals by $U$ Boy, the film also contains an exclusive Baauer & RL Grime collaboration aptly titled “Infinite Daps” available soon at THUMP.
Take a sneak peak of THUMP’s Infinite Daps tour documentary featuring Baauer, RL Grime, Ryan Hemsworth and Jim-E Stack, and premieres on Monday along with an exclusive download for Baauer and RL Grimes’ collaborative track “Infinite Daps”. Check out the trailer below, and be on the lookout for the full documentary next week. Watch the full documentary here.
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