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<p>We've made it to the end of the year 2023! It's safe to say this year gifted us with treasured TV &amp; film memories. <a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/rihanna-speaks-on-why-she-said-no-to-super-bowl-addresses-pregnancy-rumors">Rihanna</a> floated in Fenty above the 50-yard line whilst being pregnant at the Super Bowl LVII. Angela Bassett did the thing. Beyonce's <em>Renaissance</em> ran the world. <a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/halle-bailey-is-unbothered-by-the-hate-says-she-feels-really-grateful-for-little-mermaid-casting">Halle Bailey </a>made a splash in our hearts with her role in <em>The Little Mermaid</em>. After almost 6 months, the Hollywood strikers reached an agreement. And we said goodbye to some of our Hollywood heros.</p>
<p>Take a look at our handpicked selections of the <strong>Biggest TV &amp; Film Moments of 2023</strong>.</p>
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<p>In 2022, we witnessed months of speculation of performers for the Super Bowl LVII halftime show. Janet Jackson and Taylor Swift were among the various names rumored to be on stage. But the NFL sent <a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/rihanna-drops-trailer-for-superbowl-halftime-performance">Rihanna </a>fans into a frenzy after confirming she would headline the show. <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rihanna-super-bowl-halftime-show-setlist-versions-1235250990/">In an interview</a> with Apple Music's Nadeska Alexis, Rihanna teased that she would include a special guest in her performance - hinting at her second pregnancy. The Super Bowl LVII 2023 was a history-making celebration of Rihanna's catalog, motherhood and shameless plug of her billion dollar beauty brand.</p>

<p>https://twitter.com/RocNation/status/1653473628858531850</p>

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<p>Actress Ariana DeBose namechecked Bassett while honoring female nominees in a rap at the Bafta Awards. "Angela Bassett did the thing, Viola Davis my Woman King," she sang with an accompanying shoulder-shimmy. While DeBose intended for the moment to be a playful performance, critics found the moment to be cringeworthy. It was presumably meant as a reference to Bassett's powerful performance as Queen Ramonda in <em>Black Panther: Wakanda Forever</em>.</p>
<p>But the lyric was so vague and seemingly random. Hence, social media delighted in the fact it can be endlessly adapted for any person and any situation.</p>

<p>https://x.com/BAFTA/status/1627385850639294464?s=20</p>

<p>https://twitter.com/travisfromdabk_/status/1629678842276200450</p>

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<p>Halle Bailey made quite the splash after being casted as Ariel in the 2023 adaptation of <em>The Little Mermaid</em>. Her portrayal marked a crucial step forward in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the entertainment industry, sending a powerful message about representation to audiences of all backgrounds.</p>

<p>https://twitter.com/writteninstar5/status/1699217349692305870</p>

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<p>Film and TV production came to a halt in May when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) called for a strike. By July SAG-AFTRA members joined in on the work stoppage resulting in a greater impact on production - halting shoots worldwide and derailing studio plans.</p>
<p>To prevent the collapse of the entire industry, a tentative agreement was made to allow for compensation increases, guardrails from the threat of AI, and equitable residual payments for streaming.</p>
<p>The WGA's strike ended on September 27, 2023, while the SAG-AFTRA strike concluded on November 9, 2023.</p>
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<p>Beyonc&eacute;'s album<em> Renaissance</em> drew on generations' worth of Black and queer dance music &mdash; and the subsequent tour packed stadiums with a lavish spectacle. Further maximizing the success of the album &amp; tour, Queen Bey concluded her 2023 Renaissance run with a documentary - <em>Renaissance: A Film by Beyonc&eacute;</em>. The movie chronicled the development of her world tour including intimate behind-the-scenes footage from the normally private singer. To no surprise, the opening weekend racked in $21 million.</p>
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<h3><strong>Tina Turner</strong></h3>
<p>The music world mourned the loss of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll on May 24th.</p>

<p>https://twitter.com/graywolf442/status/1661542523645624320</p>

<h3><strong>Harry Belafonte</strong></h3>
<p>"The King of Calypso" passed away at the age of 96 on April 24th, 2023.</p>
<h3><strong>Richard Roundtree</strong></h3>
<p>Roundtree passed away on October 23. He was best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 blaxploitation film Shaft and four of its sequels.</p>
<h3><strong>Lance Reddick</strong></h3>
<p>Actor Lance Reddick, best known for his work on HBO's "The Wire" and the "John Wick" movie franchise, died on May 17.</p>

Six Biggest TV & Film Moments of 2023

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<p>Cher is reminiscing about her last visit with her longtime friend, the late Tina Turner.</p><p>In a <a href="https://ew.com/music/cher-recalls-final-visit-tina-turner-before-death/">recent interview</a>, Cher shares that her last visit at Turner’s home in Switzerland was full of laughs. “I got to see her. She was lying on the chaise and said, ‘I’m tired.’” She continued, “Then for two hours we were running around the house, and she was laughing hysterically. She just needed to talk and yell. That’s the Tina that I loved. We had the best time and talked about the old times.” </p><p>The “Believe” singer also revealed that she left Turner’s house with a special gift, a pair of her high heels. “I’m not going to wear them. I just have them up in my closet.” </p><p>According to reports, Cher and Tina Turner’s friendship spanned over five-decades and it began in 1975, when the “What’s Love Got To With It,” singer appeared on Cher’s variety show. They would go on to sing duets together throughout their careers. </p><p><a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/rip-tina-turner-dies-at-83">Tina Turner passed away</a> in May at the age of 83 after battling a long illness. Cher remembers the late singer as a great artist of this generation. “There was no other person like her,” she said. </p><p>“There was no other person who could even come close to who she was. As a woman, she gave you lots of strength. And I’m sure she’s encouraged so many young people, but she gave me lots of strength sometimes, and I gave her lots of strength, too. I think we were perfect friends for each other, truthfully.” </p>

Cher Speaks On Her Last Visit With Tina Turner

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<p>Tina Turner fans will have something to remember by. </p><p>It has been<a href="https://pitchfork.com/news/tina-turner-gets-new-career-spanning-box-set-queen-of-rock-n-roll/"> announced</a> that the late singer’s singles will be released as a box set called <em>Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.</em> This box set will come with 5xLP and 3xCD packages and a pared-down 12-track vinyl will also be available. </p><p>The different versions will have a forward by Turner’s friend and collaborator, Bryan Adams. He recently wrote, “From obscurity to the stages of the UK and Europre, I credit Tina for changing the course of my life and I’m so grateful to have had some of her precious time.” </p><p>He continued, “She was a force of nature, no one had her energy or her voice, I supposed it’s fitting to say, it’s only love, and that’s all.” The “<em>Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll" </em>will feature 55 singles spanning from 1975-2023, including “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “Private Dancer,” “River Deep, Mountain High,” “Nutbush City Limits,” and many more. </p><p>It will be released on November 24th via Rhino. We <a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/rip-tina-turner-dies-at-83">reported</a> that Tina Turner passed away in May at her home in Switzerland from an undisclosed illness. She was 83 years old. </p>