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Category: Documentaries & Docu-Series
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Naomi Osaka’s journey of motherhood and comeback in ‘The Second Set’: Watch the trailer
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[/media-credit]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.
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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.
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[/media-credit]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.
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LL Cool J chronicles Hip‑Hop’s origins in new docuseries ‘Hip Hop Was Born Here’: Watch the trailer
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[/media-credit]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.
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[/media-credit]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.
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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.
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Nelly and Ashanti filming new docu-series, following their marriage and first child together
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[/media-credit]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”.
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The couple dated in 2003, and called it quits in 2013. The 2000s couple reunited in 2023.
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