New this week: 'The White Tiger,' Salt-N-Pepa movie & Rhye
Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. โThe White Tigerโ shows her acting chops in a way that American productions have thus far failed to. The film, from director Gabriela Cowperthwaite (โBlackfishโ), is adapted from Matthew Teagueโs Esquire article about his own experience. โ AP Film Writer Lindsey BahrMUSICโ After a hectic 2020, all you need is the smooth and soothing sound of Rhye to help you start the new year right. โ AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONโ The rise and impact of one of the first female rap groups is dramatized in the Lifetime movie โSalt-N-Pepaโ (8 p.m. EST Sunday).
Comic-Con 2019: Jennifer Connelly Shares Update on 'Extraordinary' 'Top Gun'
"I think the trailer looks amazing, I have to say," Connelly told ET's Kevin Frazier while sitting down with the cast of Snowpiercer at Comic-Con 2019 in San Diego, California, on Saturday morning. Watching the trailer, being on the set, my experiences shooting -- it's been phenomenal." Cruise told fans, speaking about the original 1986 film. Cruise, 57, confirmed to ET in June 2018 that Connelly had been cast in the film, gushing how perfect she was for the role. RELATED CONTENT:'Maverick' Mania at Comic-Con 2019: Tom Cruise Talks Top Gun SequelJay Ellis Says Tom Cruise Has 'Been a Mentor' on 'Top Gun: Maverick' Set (Exclusive)Jennifer Connelly Dishes on 'Top Gun' Motorcycle Scene With Tom CruiseTom Cruise Feels the Need for Speed on Set of 'Top Gun' Sequel -- See the Pic!