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Throwback to Christmas 2016 when Matthew Tkachuk, Johnny Gaudreau & Sam Bennett met some penguins for a Christmas sweater promo for Calgary merch & none of them look to sure about the penguin's intentions.

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let me sit on his lap!

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Mason and Benny after the match

Source: SkyeSportzNews instagram story

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Do u think Benny has a fav physical feature of Lu’s? I def think the most like. Stand out feature of hers would be her eyes lol very doe like and sparkly brown in my mind. <3 But that be everyone’s fav feature of hers cause hello they’re so her. Also think her hair is like. Very beautiful. The Cherokee women I know have some of the most lovely hair ever

Oh certainly her eyes, because of course.

But the hair is such a good suggestion, because the ladies I know have glorious hair, my god, and it’s certainly a source of pride to them too and so it’s well nourished and kept and I imagine she has it pinned back or up for much her job -genuinely I do imagine Dutch braid styled hair on College Lu because she’s not doing full on braids but she’s also saying “fuck you” to the curl short trendy bob of the era- and so that means her hair done is for home, it’s what Benny gets to see, it’s what gets in Benny’s mouth when he’s sleeping and it’s what he patiently waits to see it brushed out in the shower and it’s what he gathers up to pull when they’re intimate.

Also. The cheekbones on my native friends? Why don’t we talk more about the insanely gorgeous width to many native people’s cheekbones? Have you seen the apples of a person’s cheeks in the Disney and it’s becoming rose gold luminous off their fucking cheek because their cheekbones are so strong and distinct and close to god? Yeah.

Also. I’ve mentioned her nose. Sorry not sorry I love a good strong nose and I love the face claims people have suggested but one reason I hold back in claiming one is that they’re very very very close to my imagining, especially with the eyes, but they’re a tiny bit Instagram Faced in so features which I just imagine she has. She’s got a good strong nose, ok? It’s fucking gorgeous and Benny loves to kiss it as if it’s an upturned Bambi one

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Social Media/Internet - NextShark

NextShark is a digital media platform founded by Benny Luo in 2013, focusing on Asian and Asian American news and culture. It covers a wide range of topics, including current events, entertainment, business, and lifestyle, aiming to provide a voice for the often underrepresented Asian community. The platform has gained a large following due to its engaging content and commitment to highlighting issues such as discrimination, cultural achievements, and community stories. NextShark also offers resources and support for Asian entrepreneurs and creatives. It is recognized for its role in amplifying Asian perspectives and fostering a sense of community among its readers.

NextShark amplifies Asian and Asian American voices - specifically achievements and sharing personal stories. NextShark showcases achievements and contributions of Asian and Asian American individuals in various fields (ie entertainment, technology, politics, and entrepreneurship). These voices are often underrepresented in mainstream media. The platform provides a space for personal stories and experiences that resonate with Asian and Asian American audiences, allowing for the sharing of diverse perspectives and fostering a sense of community. 

The social media platform often features articles about Asian history, traditions and cultural practices - this promotes better understanding and appreciation of the diversity within Asian cultures. By providing context and nuanced perspectives on Asian cultures, NextShark works to debunk stereotypes and misconceptions that perpetuate ignorance. 

NextShark has been instrumental in reporting hate crimes and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans, particularly during the rise of anti-Asian sentiment amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This reporting helps raise awareness and prompt discussions about racial justice and safety. By bringing attention to instances of racism, microaggressions, and stereotypes faced by Asians and Asian Americans, NextShark encourages conversations about the impact of these issues on individuals and communities, and the need for societal change. 

Similar to the hapa project, NextShark aims to highlight the Asian diaspora worldwide, fostering cross-cultural dialogue and encouraging a broader understanding of the global Asian experience. The platform reaches a wide and diverse audience, including non-Asians, inviting them to engage in stories with shared experiences and challenges across different ethnic and racial groups. The social media presence provides a platform for discussion and debate, where community members can share their thoughts and experiences, fostering a sense of connection and mutual understanding. By uncovering stories that resonate with Asian, of Asian mixed descent and Asian American, both the Hapa project and nextShark build community support networks and empower individuals to share their stories and advocate for change while embracing and educating others.

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Hapa Project - https://kipfulbeck.com/hapa-me/ 

NextShark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nextshark/ 

Fullbeck - Hapa Project: 10 years later 

NextShark - https://nextshark.com/ 

NextShark Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nextshark/ 

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Jennifer Lopez 'Can't Wait' to Adapt Emily Henry's 'Happy Place' to Series

Jennifer Lopez is excited to get to work! On Tuesday, June 25, the actress, 54, confirmed that her production company Nuyorican was working with Netflix on a series adaptation of Emily Henry's hit young adult novel, Happy Place. In a post shared to her Instagram Stories, Lopez screenshotted an article announcing the news. After tagging her project collaborators, the multi-hyphenate decorated the photo with a sticker that read, "Can't wait!" Jennifer Lopez confirms her production company is adapting 'Happy Place'. Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas/Instagram The 2023 novel chronicles Harriet and Wyn, who have "been a perfect couple since they met in college — they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except now, for reasons they’re still not discussing, they don’t," according to an official synopsis. "They broke up five months ago, and they still haven’t told their best friends," the synopsis continues. "They find themselves sharing a bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group’s yearly getaway for the past decade, and continue to lie through their teeth to their friends about their relationship status." Adaptations of Henry's books People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read  are already in the works for the big screen. The #1 New York Times bestselling author has also written Book Lovers, When the Sky Fell on Splendor and A Million Junes. Her latest novel, Funny Story, was released in April. Lopez's Nuyorican Productions — which she runs with her producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas — inked a multi-year, first-look deal with Netflix in June 2021 to develop feature films and television series as well as scripted and unscripted content. Benny Medina also serves as a partner in the deal, which will put an "emphasis on projects that support diverse female actors, writers and filmmakers," per a press release shared by Netflix at the time. Jennifer Lopez in 'Atlas'. Ana Carballosa/Netflix The "Let's Get Loud" singer's latest movie, Atlas, is her third project under her deal with Netflix. The sci-fi thriller which was released on May 24, follows the story of Atlas (Lopez), “a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence.” After joining a “mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past,” her “only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it," per the film's synopsis. In a behind-the-scenes video shared exclusively with PEOPLE prior to the movie's release, Lopez opened up about why its story resonated on such a deep level.  “The first time I read the script for Atlas, I felt very passionately about the story and particularly the friendship story at the core of it,” she explained. “At the end of it I was literally sobbing.It's kind of a big action movie, but it has at the emotional core a story about love and friendship.” “I always feel like the movies I do somehow mirror where I'm at in my life,” reflected the Hustlers star in the featurette. Atlas “helped push me forward into the next chapter.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Her character, she continued, “is used to shutting out the world and going it alone. She learns that it's only by letting someone in — and that someone happens to be AI — that she can feel the pain from her past.” According to Lopez, learning how “to take those walls down" is “the bravest and most beautiful thing you can do for yourself and for others.” Source link Read the full article

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Carl Liungman Talks About Life, Music And 'Born' His Latest Album Today, it's time to explore the universe of Swedish pianist and composer Carl Liungman and his amazing debut solo piano album, "Born." This great album was recorded in the legendary studio of ABBA's Benny Andersson in Stockholm, and, my God, it’s terrific. Liungman's music is a mixture of neoromantic, neoclassical and minimalist styles which culminates in his ornate melodies and harmonies that just get to your heart strings. From the peaceful calmness of 'Walking the Shores" to the exciting energy of "Son", every track on "Born" is taking you through an emotional trip. It feels as if Liungman is offering some of his soul when he gives each note he plays. Now, you must be curious about who is the mastermind sitting behind the keys. Carl Liungman comes from a family that appreciates literary arts, but he discovered his true passion for music, listening to Keith Jarrett, Glenn Gould and Hans Zimmer who are all musical maestros. The creative process for Liungman is all about exploring, discovering, and keeping to himself at all times. Here we are, then, about to make a plunge into the head of a genius. Here, we'll find out the truths behind his artistic development, his dreams and even his ambitions. Carl Liungman is a maestro, storyteller, and he's an obvious source of inspiration for all of us. Show him some hospitality! Listen to Born below https://open.spotify.com/album/076lHQmUaggWZ59MYAhEDJ Follow Carl Liungman on Twitter Spotify Soundcloud Bandcamp Youtube Instagram Tiktok What is your stage name Carl Liungman Is there a story behind your stage name? No, just being myself with my real name as a pianist and artist. Where do you find inspiration? Hard to say. Just by expressing my inner self freely by the piano. What was the role of music in the early years of your life? I started in my childhood to listen to The Beatles and Mozart. Later on I have got a lot of influences from Swedish Jazz pianists Jan Johansson and Esbjörn Svensson that blended folklore melodies and Jazz a lot. I was also very amazed by the American Jazz pianist Keith Jarrett and his improvised Köln Piano Concert in a Neoclassical style, and of course I have been inspired by piano legends as Bill Evans. You see, all of those that inspired me in my early years was Jazz pianists. I have also been very much inspired by Glenn Gould’s Bach piano playing and more complex Classical piano sonatas for example by the Russian composer Scriabin. Lately I have started to listen more and more to Neoclassical pianists as Riopy and Nils Frahm, and also have been very influenced by Hans Zimmer’s soundtracks. Must mention Coldplay – a great way of song writing and wonderful sound inspiring for me as a pianist. [caption id="attachment_55353" align="alignnone" width="2000"] Carl Liungman Talks About Life, Music And 'Born' His Latest Album[/caption] Are you from a musical or artistic family? Not very much music, but a family of literature and writing and book publishing. My father is an author and translator. Who inspired you to be a part of the music industry? Am I a part of the music industry? Didn’t know that. I play the piano and let people hear it. The music industry of today is something else. How did you learn to sing/write/to play? I started playing the piano at home as a kid. I took both Classical and Jazz piano lessons. Later on I studied music history at the university and courses in classical composition as well as music production. I started working as a bar pianist. This job gave me both improvisational and formal note training and experience I now value very much. What was the first concert that you ever went to and who did you see perform? I don’t remember. Have not been much into concerts at all. How could you describe your music? Cinematic, neoclassical, impressionistic, expressionistic and minimalistic. Describe your creative process. Examining the piano keyboard and new combinations of chords and harmonic patterns and rhythms.

I can find a melody and start working around it with minimalistic patterns and flow. What is your main inspiration? Don’t have a main inspiration. Just listen inwards. What musician do you admire most and why? Impossible to mention only one. Did your style evolve since the beginning of your career? Of course it did. Hard to point out in what way. Who do you see as your main competitor? Nobody. What are your interests outside of music? Film history, architechture, design, media If it wasn't a music career, what would you be doing? Journalist What is the biggest problem you have encountered in the journey of music? How the music industry is ruled by the major companies and that the concept of art is of no interest in the business. If you could change one thing in the music industry, what would it be? Making the industry democratic and equal and focused on creativity and art more than on solely on the money. Why did you choose this as the title of this project? ”Born” was my debut album. It felt like a birth to me. And the album is about a person’s life from the birth to the end. What are your plans for the coming months? Starting to wrap up my fourth piano album ”Change”, after ”Born”, ”Shine” and ”Affection & Absence”. Change is in the air. We all feel it. Big change as well as change in our close relations and inside ourself. Do you have any artistic collaboration plans No. But hit me. Anyone. :) What message would you like to give to your fans? Observe. And think for yourself.

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“HOPE ON THE STREET”… BTS J-Hope actively promotes new album even while serving in the military [Top Star News]

J-Hope, a member of the group BTS, promoted their new album even while serving in the military.

On the 27th, J-Hope posted a promotional video for the new album along with the message “HOPE, ON THE STREET” through his personal Instagram account.

He then revealed the featuring lineup, including Jungkook, Benny Blanco, Nile Rogers, Le Seraphim's Heo Yun-jin, Dynamic Duo's Gaeko, and Yoon Mirae, raising expectations for the album.

J-Hope's special album 'HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1' is an album released along with the dance documentary series 'HOPE ON THE STREET', which contains a journey toward dance, and contains a total of 6 songs.

Previously, J-Hope said through 'Schuchta' in July of last year, "The most important thing is that starting with the single 'on the street (with J. Cole)' on March 3, I will also include my life called 'Hope on the street' and my dance. He introduced the documentary by saying, “It seems like the beginning of dance content that includes dance and stories.”

He said, “It’s not a lot of cities, but I traveled around the world and took pictures with dancers. “I think that documentary will come out in 2024,” he said. “I think the fans were upset because they didn’t dance. “I think it will be a part of the content that satisfies J-Hope’s need for dancing,” he said, noting that he plans to release a documentary OST as well.

J-Hope is serving in the military after completing the basic military education training course as a trainee of the 23-5th class of the 36th Infantry Division's Recruit Training Center (Shingyo University) in Wonju, Gangwon-do in May last year.

Source: Top Star News

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5 tracce nella Beatport Top 20 Funky House: ecco il sound di Acetone

A gennaio 2024 si susseguono risultati importanti per Acetone, label italiana fondata da Nari e Jens Lissat che dà spazio soprattutto alla musica dello stesso Nari e di tanti talenti italiani consolidati in ambito funk house, primi tra tutti Steve Tosi, Giorgio V., Max Magnani e Sandro Puddu. Todd Terry, uno dei dj più importanti di sempre in ambito house, ha appena proposto "Mercury Superstar", un brano di Benny Di Gioia e Cucky pubblicato da Acetone in una sua dj selection.

Non solo: qualche giorno fa, su Beatport, il sito di riferimento per tutti i dj del mondo quando si tratta di dance, nella Top 20 Funky House, c'erano ben cinque brani firmati Acetone, il 25% del totale. Quali? Al secondo posto "Mercury Superstar", al sesto "Soul" di Max Millan e SWS, al 11esimo "Freedom" di Akami e Campanini, al 14esimo "The Cult of Africa" di Max Magnani (nella foto), al 17esimo "Shut Up" di Sandro Puddu. Quest'ultimo brano ha poi raggiunto l'11esima posizione. Sarebbe già abbastanza, ma non è tutto: Acetone RadioShow fa ormai ballare buona parte del mondo e in Italia lo si può ascoltare ogni martedì sera su Radio Studio Più, all'interno di Stargate, il programma curato da Gianpiero XP. 

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Attiva da circa 2 anni e mezzo, Acetone ha già una attività ben consolidata

E' ormai da tempo tra le label più forti su Beatport in ambito funky house, un genere che ha contributo a rilanciare, visto che oggi proprio in quest'ambito musicale la battaglia è diventata ancora più forte, con tanti big player che sono entrati in campo… Tra le più recenti uscite firmate Acetone mentre scriviamo (il 27 novembre 2023), ecco Giorgio V. "Hangover" e Nari "Lamda". Sono, come sempre, due vere bombe da dancefloor. "Siamo davvero soddisfatti della crescita di Acetone Radio Show", racconta il team di Acetone. "Le radio, in FM o online sono da sempre uno dei modi migliori per far conoscere nuova musica ed il nostro Acetone Radio Show, con i dj set dei nostri artisti è senz'altro un gran bel modo per far ballare il mondo con le nostre sonorità".

ACETONE, label italiana nata nel 2020 grazie all'energia ed alla creatività da Maurizio Nari e Jens Lissat, è oggi già tra le etichette musicali più importanti label Funky House su Beatport, l'e-shop musicale più utilizzato dai dj di tutto il mondo. La funky house, tra l'altro, è senz'altro uno dei generi di riferimento, in tutto il mondo, in questo periodo. E' quindi un traguardo davvero importante per questa nuova label italiana, che viene raggiunto anche grazie al contributo di Steve Tosi, che, tra mille altri compiti quotidiani, segue Acetone Radioshow, in crescita verticale. Tra gli artisti che incarnano di più il sound della label ecco Giorgio V., Max Magnani e Sandro Puddu, oltre agli stessi Nari e Steve Tosi. 

Instagram.com/acetone.records

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Mason playing golf with Benny and Alex

Source: AlexOxladeChamberlain Instagram story

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5 tracce nella Beatport Top 20 Funky House: ecco il sound di Acetone

A gennaio 2024 si susseguono risultati importanti per Acetone, label italiana fondata da Nari e Jens Lissat che dà spazio soprattutto alla musica dello stesso Nari e di tanti talenti italiani consolidati in ambito funk house, primi tra tutti Steve Tosi, Giorgio V., Max Magnani e Sandro Puddu. Todd Terry, uno dei dj più importanti di sempre in ambito house, ha appena proposto "Mercury Superstar", un brano di Benny Di Gioia e Cucky pubblicato da Acetone in una sua dj selection.

Non solo: qualche giorno fa, su Beatport, il sito di riferimento per tutti i dj del mondo quando si tratta di dance, nella Top 20 Funky House, c'erano ben cinque brani firmati Acetone, il 25% del totale. Quali? Al secondo posto "Mercury Superstar", al sesto "Soul" di Max Millan e SWS, al 11esimo "Freedom" di Akami e Campanini, al 14esimo "The Cult of Africa" di Max Magnani (nella foto), al 17esimo "Shut Up" di Sandro Puddu. Quest'ultimo brano ha poi raggiunto l'11esima posizione. Sarebbe già abbastanza, ma non è tutto: Acetone RadioShow fa ormai ballare buona parte del mondo e in Italia lo si può ascoltare ogni martedì sera su Radio Studio Più, all'interno di Stargate, il programma curato da Gianpiero XP. 

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Attiva da circa 2 anni e mezzo, Acetone ha già una attività ben consolidata

E' ormai da tempo tra le label più forti su Beatport in ambito funky house, un genere che ha contributo a rilanciare, visto che oggi proprio in quest'ambito musicale la battaglia è diventata ancora più forte, con tanti big player che sono entrati in campo… Tra le più recenti uscite firmate Acetone mentre scriviamo (il 27 novembre 2023), ecco Giorgio V. "Hangover" e Nari "Lamda". Sono, come sempre, due vere bombe da dancefloor. "Siamo davvero soddisfatti della crescita di Acetone Radio Show", racconta il team di Acetone. "Le radio, in FM o online sono da sempre uno dei modi migliori per far conoscere nuova musica ed il nostro Acetone Radio Show, con i dj set dei nostri artisti è senz'altro un gran bel modo per far ballare il mondo con le nostre sonorità".

ACETONE, label italiana nata nel 2020 grazie all'energia ed alla creatività da Maurizio Nari e Jens Lissat, è oggi già tra le etichette musicali più importanti label Funky House su Beatport, l'e-shop musicale più utilizzato dai dj di tutto il mondo. La funky house, tra l'altro, è senz'altro uno dei generi di riferimento, in tutto il mondo, in questo periodo. E' quindi un traguardo davvero importante per questa nuova label italiana, che viene raggiunto anche grazie al contributo di Steve Tosi, che, tra mille altri compiti quotidiani, segue Acetone Radioshow, in crescita verticale. Tra gli artisti che incarnano di più il sound della label ecco Giorgio V., Max Magnani e Sandro Puddu, oltre agli stessi Nari e Steve Tosi. 

Instagram.com/acetone.records

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Selena Gomez’s Family ‘Absolutely Approves’ of Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez has been on cloud nine since debuting her relationship with Benny Blanco — and they have her family’s seal of approval. “Selena hasn’t felt this happy about anybody she’s dated in a really long time,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Selena and Benny are truly in love and although she has kept most people she’s dated under wraps, with Benny, she couldn’t wait to reveal they were together.” The insider adds, “Selena’s family absolutely approves of this relationship and they’re thrilled to see her so happy and in love.” Gomez, 31, confirmed her relationship with the music producer, 35, earlier this month in a string of since-deleted Instagram comments.

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Selena Gomez’s Family ‘Absolutely Approves’ of Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez has been on cloud nine since debuting her relationship with Benny Blanco — and they have her family’s seal of approval. “Selena hasn’t felt this happy about anybody she’s dated in a really long time,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Selena and Benny are truly in love and although she has kept most people she’s dated under wraps, with Benny, she couldn’t wait to reveal they were together.” The insider adds, “Selena’s family absolutely approves of this relationship and they’re thrilled to see her so happy and in love.” Gomez, 31, confirmed her relationship with the music producer, 35, earlier this month in a string of since-deleted Instagram comments.

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Selena Gomez’s Family ‘Absolutely Approves’ of Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez has been on cloud nine since debuting her relationship with Benny Blanco — and they have her family’s seal of approval. “Selena hasn’t felt this happy about anybody she’s dated in a really long time,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Selena and Benny are truly in love and although she has kept most people she’s dated under wraps, with Benny, she couldn’t wait to reveal they were together.” The insider adds, “Selena’s family absolutely approves of this relationship and they’re thrilled to see her so happy and in love.” Gomez, 31, confirmed her relationship with the music producer, 35, earlier this month in a string of since-deleted Instagram comments.

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Selena Gomez’s Family ‘Absolutely Approves’ of Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez has been on cloud nine since debuting her relationship with Benny Blanco — and they have her family’s seal of approval. “Selena hasn’t felt this happy about anybody she’s dated in a really long time,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “Selena and Benny are truly in love and although she has kept most people she’s dated under wraps, with Benny, she couldn’t wait to reveal they were together.” The insider adds, “Selena’s family absolutely approves of this relationship and they’re thrilled to see her so happy and in love.” Gomez, 31, confirmed her relationship with the music producer, 35, earlier this month in a string of since-deleted Instagram comments.

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Jennifer Lopez 'Can't Wait' to Adapt Emily Henry's 'Happy Place' to Series

Jennifer Lopez is excited to get to work! On Tuesday, June 25, the actress, 54, confirmed that her production company Nuyorican was working with Netflix on a series adaptation of Emily Henry's hit young adult novel, Happy Place. In a post shared to her Instagram Stories, Lopez screenshotted an article announcing the news. After tagging her project collaborators, the multi-hyphenate decorated the photo with a sticker that read, "Can't wait!" Jennifer Lopez confirms her production company is adapting 'Happy Place'. Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas/Instagram The 2023 novel chronicles Harriet and Wyn, who have "been a perfect couple since they met in college — they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Except now, for reasons they’re still not discussing, they don’t," according to an official synopsis. "They broke up five months ago, and they still haven’t told their best friends," the synopsis continues. "They find themselves sharing a bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group’s yearly getaway for the past decade, and continue to lie through their teeth to their friends about their relationship status." Adaptations of Henry's books People We Meet on Vacation and Beach Read  are already in the works for the big screen. The #1 New York Times bestselling author has also written Book Lovers, When the Sky Fell on Splendor and A Million Junes. Her latest novel, Funny Story, was released in April. Lopez's Nuyorican Productions — which she runs with her producing partner Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas — inked a multi-year, first-look deal with Netflix in June 2021 to develop feature films and television series as well as scripted and unscripted content. Benny Medina also serves as a partner in the deal, which will put an "emphasis on projects that support diverse female actors, writers and filmmakers," per a press release shared by Netflix at the time. Jennifer Lopez in 'Atlas'. Ana Carballosa/Netflix The "Let's Get Loud" singer's latest movie, Atlas, is her third project under her deal with Netflix. The sci-fi thriller which was released on May 24, follows the story of Atlas (Lopez), “a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence.” After joining a “mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past,” her “only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it," per the film's synopsis. In a behind-the-scenes video shared exclusively with PEOPLE prior to the movie's release, Lopez opened up about why its story resonated on such a deep level.  “The first time I read the script for Atlas, I felt very passionately about the story and particularly the friendship story at the core of it,” she explained. “At the end of it I was literally sobbing.It's kind of a big action movie, but it has at the emotional core a story about love and friendship.” “I always feel like the movies I do somehow mirror where I'm at in my life,” reflected the Hustlers star in the featurette. Atlas “helped push me forward into the next chapter.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Her character, she continued, “is used to shutting out the world and going it alone. She learns that it's only by letting someone in — and that someone happens to be AI — that she can feel the pain from her past.” According to Lopez, learning how “to take those walls down" is “the bravest and most beautiful thing you can do for yourself and for others.” Source link Read the full article