#BOXOFFICE: “2 GUNS” OPENS WITH A BANG!

2 Guns opens with a bang at the Box Office in North America this weekend, the Action Flick starring Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington debuting with $28 million for Universal Pictures/eOne Films.  It earned a v. decent B+ CinemaScore from Audiences and less receptive 58% from Critics at Rotten Tomatoes.  Made for $61 million, it looks well on its way to paying its bill in coming weeks.  The Film also stars Paula Patton, whose Husband Robin Thicke also in the Music World is set to dominate the Billboard Hot 200 with his latest CD, Blurred Lines in a few days. Talk about Power Couple!

The Wolverine after landing on-top last week, slips to number two this weekend with $21.7 million for 20th Century Fox.  Thus far it has grossed $94 million domestically.

The Smurfs 2 bows with $15 million in third spot, a far cry from the $35 million its Predecessor made in 2011 for Sony Pictures.  Audiences however, loved it giving it an A- CinemaScore, while Critics gave it a less than stellar 12% on the Tomatometer.

The Conjuring continues to scare Moviegoers in fourth spot in this its third week of release, with $13.6 million for Warner Bros.  To date it has made $108 million, already a huge return from its $20 million budget.

Despicable Me 2 in its fifth week of release still is game in fifth with $10 million, a cumulative total of $326 million it its massive North America run so far for Universal Pictures.

The Heat still hangs-on to the Top Ten in its sixth week with $4.4 million for 20th Century Fox, just ahead of Pacific Rim with $4.2 million, grossing $92 million in four weeks in these parts.

#SPOTTED: KENDRICK LAMAR IN TORONTO FOR SOUND ACADEMY SHOW

Kendrick Lamar has stamped himself over the past couple years as the One to Watch in Hip-Hop. The 27-year-old from Compton, California is known best for his Hits B*tch Don’t Kill My Vibe, The Recipe and Poetic Justice (ft. Drake) and has been nominated for multiple MTV and BET Awards.

The Rapper graces the stage at a sold-out Sound Academy tonight, before performing at Montreal’s Osheaga Festival also this weekend and Lollapalooza too in Chicago.

Accompanied by a sizeable Bodyguard and Entourage, Lamar was kind to stop for Photos with Fans today after a lengthy 90-minute delay at Customs upon arriving to Toronto from Detroit.

See our Snap below:

 

I’m totally in love with Lamar‘s Collaboration with Robin Thicke on brand new Single, Give it 2 U. If you haven’t checked it out, listen here!

 

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong/Interscope Records)

#NEWMUSIC: ROBIN THICKE – “GIVE IT 2 U” | “BLURRED LINES” ALBUM DETAILS

He’s definitely on fire!  Earlier this year when Justin Timberlake was set to make that big Comeback of his, already R&B Lovers were drawing parallels to his resembling of Robin Thicke‘s sound.  So how does Thicke counter back?  He delivers a fresh, new Sound thanks to the expertise of Pharrell Williams, who single-handedly is defining our Airwaves this Summer with not one, but two Hits in Blurred Lines (Thicke ft. T.I.) and Get Lucky (Daft Punk).

Actually, you can make that three now with this brand new Single, Give It 2 U, which already is buzzing with controversy with its racy, racy Lyrics.  The Collaboration between Thicke and Rapper Kendrick Lamar undoubtedly is stellar  and highly danceable even if it does pose some challenges for Adult Pop/Top 40 Radio, which both have embraced current Billboard Hot 100 Chart-topping Blurred Lines.  In fact, that Track has reached number one in over 28 countries – a certified International Smash, appearing as though it won’t be giving-up its dominance any time soon.

Check-out Give it 2 U below:

Also check-out the official Stream on Myspace right here!

Robin Thicke‘s sixth Album Blurred Lines hits stores Tuesday, July 30, 2013 via Universal Music Canada.  

Complete Tracklisting below:

1. Blurred Lines ft. T.I. + Pharrell 

2. Take It Easy On Me 

3. Ooo La La 

4. Ain’t No Hat 4 That 

5. Get In My Way 

6. Give It 2 U ft. Kendrick Lamar 

7. Feel Good 

8. Go Stupid 4 U

9. 4 The Rest Of My Life 

10. Top Of The World 

11. The Good Life

Official Artwork:

Pre-order the Album here.

(Photo/audio content: Universal Music)

#WATCH: CHANNING TATUM, JAMIE FOXX, PHARRELL & ROBIN THICKE PARODY VIDEOS ON “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE”

I absolutely love the level of detail Jimmy Kimmel puts into making his Show funny and this week alone he had two stellar moments including two Parody-type Music Videos which got me laughing!

Officially number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 this week, Robin Thicke and Pharrell joined-in on the fun with Kimmel and Sidekick Guillermo, with a hilarious re-shot take on Blurred Lines. You won’t believe what they spell with those balloons!  I love how annoyed Thicke looks the whole time.

Watch below:

Three months ago, White House Down Co-Stars Jamie Foxx and new Dad Channing Tatum were on the Show, the former simply declaring “Channing is the best!”. They made an entire Music Video (appropriate for late-night viewing) and Track poking-fun at our Tatum-obsessed Society. Suggestively vulgar, they bring-on the laughs with the help of Miley Cyrus, Olivia Munn, Gabourey Sidibe, Matt Damon and more! Kimmel even gets all confused not knowing what the Song really is about.

Watch below:

(Photo/video credit: ABC)