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iconic Star Wars themes and a more intimate narrative that focuses on Ahsoka's personal journey.

The casting of Rosario Dawson in the lead role created significant buzz, as fans eagerly await her portrayal of the fan-favorite character. Known for her seasoned career and versatile acting skills, Dawson brings depth, authenticity, and an extra touch of Star Wars magic to the role of Ahsoka.

Dawson made her debut as

Ahsoka in "The Mandalorian", impressing audiences with her portrayal of the complex character. Her performance in the series not only validated her casting but also set the stage for her role in "Ahsoka". Despite being a recent addition to the Star Wars universe, Dawson's commitment and passion may well have solidified her place within this iconic franchise.

So get ready as Ahsoka is set to provide both Star Wars aficionados and new viewers with a fresh perspective on this beloved universe adding a new dimension to the rich tapestry of Star Wars storytelling.

Ahsoka is scheduled to premiere on August 23, 2023, with two episodes, and will consist of eight episodes.

Footnotes

IceCube

Age: 54

Hometown: Los Angeles

First Break: N.W.A.

Breakout Role: Boyz N the Hood

Upcoming: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

It has been a long and storied career for Ice Cube who began his career as a rapper with the controversial group N.W.A. in 1987. Since then, the hiphop legend has become one of the most recognizable names in entertainment. He has starred in numerous films and television shows. The Friday star has also released several solo albums and founded the BIG3 professional basketball league.

On being hip-hop’s greatest storyteller:

I wrote records for Eazy and N.W.A. And look, when we talking about storytelling, are we talking about rhyming? Because I write movies too, so I’m a hell of a storyteller. So, are we just talking about rap? That’s only a portion of what I do.

On record labels encouraging crime:

Lizzo Slammed With Lawsuit

The truth may really be hurting “Truth Hurts” singer, Lizzo. The 35-year old Grammy winner (born Melissa Jefferson) was recently sued by former dancers who say that she ironically enough weightshamed them while also sexually harassing them. One of the dancers alleges that she was pressured into touching the breasts of a nude dancer at an Amsterdam strip club. Lizzo’s dance captain, Shirlene Quigley (also named in the lawsuit) is accused of habitually trying “to proselytize [Christianity]” to those around her. In speak ing out, Lizzo said, "These sensationalized stories are com ing from former employees who have already pub licly admitted that they were told their be havior on tour was inappropriate and unprofes sional...Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations, but these are as un believable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.

Tina Knowles Calls it Quits with Richard Lawson

After eight years of marriage, Tina Knowles-Lawson, 69, filed for divorce from husband/actor Richard Lawson, 76, citing “irreconcilable differences”. In court documents, the clothing designer asked the court to terminate the ability to award spousal support to her or her estranged husband. She also requested that her name be changed back to Celestine Knowles. This will be Knowles-Lawson's second divorce. Her first husband was music manager Matthew Knowles. Their 31year marriage produced singers Beyoncé and Solange.

Blue Ivy’s $80K Barbie: It’s a Barbie takeover as the film explodes on movie screens everywhere. But Barbie holds a special place in Beyonce’s heart. In 2005, Mattel released a Destiny’s Child doll line featuring the iconic entertainer. And on the occasion of Blue Ivy’s first birthday, Beyonce, 41, and her husband/rapper Jay-Z, 53, gifted their firstborn a custom diamond-encrusted, one-of-a-kind Barbie adorned with 160 sparkling diamonds embedded in white gold worth $80,000.

Terry Crews Avoids Cancer Scare with Early Detection

"This s--t will literally save your life,” said actor Terry Crews after a recent colonoscopy. During the examination with his physician, he emphasized the importance of preventing and detecting colon cancer as early as possible. The colonoscopy uncovered several polyps that could have turned cancerous. The America's Got Talent host encouraged everyone, especially black men, to “get their behinds checked”, no matter their age to save their lives.

Quincy Jones Honored at Hollywood Bowl: World-renowned artists– including Jennifer Hudson, H.E.R., Patti Austin, Sheléa, Samara Joy and Siedah Garrett–paid a heartfelt tribute to music icon Quincy Jones on July 2829 at the Hollywood Bowl. The twoday concert commemorated Jones’ 90th birthday and lifelong work.

Real Housewives Get Physical

A routine reality TV drink toss erupted into a brawl at Zebbie's Garden in D.C. between the cast members of Real Housewives of Potomac. It all started with a verbal shouting match between full-time cast member Candiace Dillard-Bassett and friend-of Deborah Williams, according to TMZ. Williams allegedly threw a drink at Dillard-Bassett, but Keiana Stewart (a friend of Dr. Wendy Osefo) was reportedly hit with the glass. This sparked a physical fight between Stewart and Williams. Production was shut down, but someone managed to videotape the melee and leak it to fans. Police were called to the scene but no arrests were made.

[The] same people who own the [record labels] own the prisons. It seems really kind of suspicious, if you want to say that word, that the records that come out are really geared to push people towards that prison industry.”

On the BIG3 being recognized as the first black-owned professional sports league: From day one, the league has been dedicated to providing opportunities for Black players, fans, investors, and partners, and we are proud to be a part of a nationwide network for Black business owners. Supporting Black enterprise is a lifelong passion. Why there hasn’t been another Friday movie: I don’t know. Warner Bros. is weird right now. We’d love to have it back. I think it’s gonna be close to a time where we can get it back, so, we’ll either wait for that time or we’ll keep trying to convince them that they need to let us control the movie.

On the secret to his 30-plus year marriage: It’s a true partnership. I respect my wife and she respects me. I still get the butterflies when I see her. Romance and sex don’t have to fade. I still want her to look at me and say ‘this is the man I want to be with.’ So you have to keep yourself up.

On the advice he’d give young men today: Nothing’s more powerful than a made-up mind. So, if you make up your mind and do something, only you can stop you. You might listen to somebody and they might convince you to not do it, but it’s still your decision. My next advice would be: if you mind your own business, you live longer.

On his Contract with Black America backlash: In a lot of ways, I understood where people were coming from because they have their team. They're either Team Blue or Team Red, and that's just it. But that's never how you get anything done; to just go to your corner and never engage. Even enemies at war get on the phone and have conversations to try to solve it and bring it to an end. It never makes any sense not to talk to whoever is in power when you're trying to get something powerful done.