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Johnell Gipson

Johnell Gipson has been writing about the entertainment industry since 2013, and joined Showbiz Cheat Sheet in 2020. He loves learning about the people that inspire and entertain us and sharing that information, which is often delivered in his articles as little-known celebrity facts and behind-the-scenes movie trivia.

Johnell earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Georgia State University. In his spare time, he enjoys watching interviews with artists and entertainers — some of which provide interesting ideas for articles his readers enjoy. See more from Johnell on Muck Rack and his online portfolio.

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‘Loki’: Owen Wilson Reveals Mobius’s Gray Hair Was Inspired By His Role in This Mockumentary Series

Marvel’s exciting new Disney+ series Loki features more than just Tom Hiddleston’s familiar face. The show also has some new characters, including Mobius, who is played by Owen Wilson. Many viewers were surprised to see Wilson donning a new gray-haired look in Marvel’s official trailer for Loki. Wilson, who is naturally blonde-haired, recently revealed that the new look was actually inspired by an earlier role he had in a separate TV show.
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Jay-Z Reveals He Boycotted the 1999 Grammy Awards Out of Support For DMX

In 1998, Jay-Z’s career started to take off. His third studio album, Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life helped him transition into a mainstream act, with the hit single “Hard Knock Life” catapulting him into superstardom. Likewise, DMX released two massively successful albums, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot and Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood during the same year, and was rapidly becoming one of rap’s biggest artists. Jay-Z recently revealed that the snub ended up being the reason why he didn’t attend the Grammys that year, despite winning the award for Best Rap Album.
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‘Loki’ Star Tom Hiddleston Is Excited About Marvel’s Diversity and Inclusion Efforts — ‘It Opens a World of Opportunity’

For the past several months, there have been rumors circulating that Loki is genderfluid. Those rumors came to an end when the official Loki social media page confirmed the infamous antihero is in fact genderfluid in a promotional video. Tom Hiddleston, who plays the title character in Marvel’s newest Disney+ series, Loki, recently shared his thoughts on Marvel’s attempts to provide more inclusive content, and he seems to be more excited about it than anyone else.
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Tom Hiddleston Reveals the Biggest Differences Between Loki in 2011 and 2021

Tom Hiddleston has been playing the role of Loki for quite some time. Since becoming a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe way back in 2011’s Thor, he’s reprised his role as the god of mischief in several Marvel films and become a fan favorite. As most things do, Hiddleston’s character has changed significantly over the years. Now that he’s played the role for more than a decade, he’s able to reflect on his early days of playing Loki and point out specific ways the character has evolved.
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‘Loki’: Owen Wilson Wishes His Grade School Teachers Were as ‘Understanding and Patient’ as Tom Hiddleston Was During ‘Loki School’

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Marvel’s newest TV series, Loki, and it’s finally here. The miniseries starring Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson premiered on June 9 and will continue streaming new episodes until mid-July. Because he’s a newcomer to the Marvel universe, Wilson initially knew nothing about Loki and had to be taught everything about the character during Hiddleston’s “Loki School.” Looking back on the experience, Wilson admitted he wishes his grade school teachers had been as gracious and informative as Hiddleston was, as he might’ve done better.
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‘Doctor Strange 2’: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Helped Michael Waldron and Sam Raimi Write the Movie’s Script

Marvel fans have been anticipating the release of Doctor Strange 2 for quite some time. Set to release in March of 2022, the film picks up after the events of Avengers: Endgame and Wandavision, and features Benedict Cumberbatch reprising his role as Dr. Strange. Now that Doctor Strange 2 is in the midst of production, screenwriter Michael Waldron has been revealing some interesting information about the film, including the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic actually helped him and director Sam Raimi progress with the project.
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‘Loki’ Head Writer Reveals New Disney+ Series is Inspired by ‘Rick and Morty’, ‘Inglorious Basterds’, and ‘Catch Me If You Can’, and More

Marvel’s newest TV series, 'Loki,' is now available for streaming on Disney+. Starring Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson, the six-episode series is the third show Marvel has released in 2021 and based on the look of it, Loki might be the best one yet. Loki’s head writer, Michael Waldron, got his start in the entertainment industry by working on the hit TV series 'Rick and Morty,' which helped him tremendously with generating ideas for Loki. Outside of 'Rick and Morty,' Waldron has drawn inspiration from a myriad of other TV shows and movies, several of which might come as a surprise.
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Jay-Z’s Uncle Told Him He’d Never Be Better Than LL Cool J When He First Started Rapping — ‘He Said Get the F*ck Out of Here’

Jay-Z has long been considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. However, when he first started his rap career, Jay-Z had few believers. He came up during a time when the genre was very competitive, and other New York-based artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, Nas, and Busta Rhymes were getting most of the spotlight. As history would show it, Jay-Z ended up having arguably the most successful career out of the artists from his era. Today, he claims he always had a belief in himself that he would become great, despite the fact that his own family members didn’t believe in him.
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‘Loki’ Head Writer Says ‘Avengers: Endgame’ ‘Laid the Foundation’ for Time Travel in New Disney+ Series

Marvel fans have been patiently waiting for the release of the new Disney+ series, Loki. Premiering on June 9, the six-episode series revolves around its title character, Loki, and is set directly after the events in Avengers: Endgame. One of the more intriguing elements of the series is its inclusion of time travel. Time travel has already been explored in earlier Marvel productions such as Endgame, but Loki’s entire premise revolves around a special group called the Time Variance Authority. The Disney+ series’ head writer, Michael Waldron, recently detailed how Avengers: Endgame helped set up time travel in subsequent Marvel works such as Loki.
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Head Writer Michael Waldron Says Time Travel Was Harder To Pull Off in ‘Loki’ Than in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ — ‘They’re Going To Hold Our Feet To the Fire’

Marvel’s new Disney+ series Loki premieres on June 9, and diehard fans can hardly wait to watch. One of the most discussed elements of Loki is its focus on time travel. Loki isn’t the first Marvel production to explore time travel. The concept is also a major plot point in Avengers: Endgame, although Loki’s Head Writer Michael Waldron claims that successfully incorporating time travel in Loki was much more difficult to do.
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Michael B. Jordan Felt ‘Insecure as an Actor’ When He Signed on For ‘Fruitvale Station’

Michael B. Jordan has become one of the most sought-after movie stars in the world in a relatively short amount of time. The Without Remorse star initially gained recognition in the entertainment industry after playing smaller roles in TV dramas such as The Wire and Friday Night Lights, but eventually transitioned into film after landing the lead role in 2013’s Fruitvale Station, a movie about the shooting of Oscar Grant. During the time of Fruitvale Station’s filming, Jordan lacked confidence as an actor and wasn’t sure if he’d ever become as successful as he is today.
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The Russo Brothers Said 1 Iconic Line Captures Captain America’s Entire Evolution in the MCU

Captain America has long been one of Marvel’s most popular superheroes. Formerly portrayed by Chris Evans and now played by Anthony Mackie, the war hero has played a huge role in many of the Avengers’ epic battles and remains one of their most respected leaders. The Russo brothers, directors of such films as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, have worked with the character more than probably anyone else, so they know a thing or two about him. The pair once claimed that one iconic line of his perfectly illustrates his evolution as a character, and they’ve certainly got a point.
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‘The Wire’: Michael B. Jordan Had To Have His Mom Removed From Set While Filming Wallace’s Death Scene — ‘You Could Just Hear Her Sobbing’

Nowadays, Michael B. Jordan makes millions of dollars as a mega movie star in films, but his career beginnings were much more humble. Back when he was just a preteen, Jordan worked his way into the entertainment business via small roles in TV dramas such. Even though his role as Wallace in The Wire was only for one season, the show ended up opening a lot of doors for him as an actor. Years later, Jordan admitted that he had to ask for his mother to be removed from the set while filming the scene because she kept crying.
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George Foreman Once Admitted Why He Never Fought Mike Tyson: ‘That Guy Was a Nightmare’

Mike Tyson is widely regarded as one of the most feared boxers to ever step foot in the ring. Even though he’s relatively short, he dominated a heavyweight boxing division which featured many fighters that towered over him. Tyson engaged in many iconic bouts over the course of his career, including matches against Trevor Berbick and Evander Holyfield. However, he never got the chance to take on boxing legend George Foreman, who many consider one of the greatest of all time. Today, Foreman openly admits that a match between him and Tyson never occurred because he “didn’t want any parts of him.”
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‘Iron Man’: 1 Iconic Tony Stark Line Inspired the Russo Brothers To Join the MCU

The Russo brothers have had a far-reaching influence on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The two brothers have directed four Marvel films, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, and have helped Marvel Studios become one of the most successful film studios in the world. The brothers admitted that Tony Stark’s unforgettable line at the end of Iron Man was what inspired them to want to make Marvel films.