R | U | NTRTND Weekly Recap (8/28/16 - 9/3/16)

By Trey Alessio

Sunday, August 28, 2016

• The first pictures for the upcoming live-action Beauty and the Beast movies began to surface. 

First pictures of Beauty And The Beast #BeautyAndTheBeast #LaBelleetlaBete pic.twitter.com/QSq6X4UBVX

— Beauty & The Beast (@Beauty_BeastFR) August 26, 2016

• This billboard popped up in Los Angeles, California, which may hint at the previously rumored Drake-Kanye West collaborative album. A few weeks ago, the two hinted at said album during OVO Fest. No official reports have surfaced as to whether this project will actually happen. 

• Disney announced it is developing a live-action "James and the Giant Peach" movie. Sam Mendes is rumored to direct the upcoming film. 
• Vin Diesel announced that the "Guardians of the Galaxy" will appear in the upcoming movie, "Avengers: Infinity War."

Monday, August 29, 2016

• Ben Affleck revealed what appears to be the first look at Deathstroke. 

https://t.co/0NsNzCtGip

— Ben Affleck (@BenAffleck) August 29, 2016

• Anna Paquin signed on to star in the upcoming transgender crime drama, "Bellevue."
• The San Diego Chargers signed their first-round draft pick, defensive end Joey Bosa, to a four-year deal. He was the last first-round draft pick from the 2016 NFL Draft to sign. 
• Freeform confirmed that "Pretty Little Liars" will end after the show's seventh season.
• Gene Wilder passed away at the age of 83. He was known for his roles in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein."

CREDIT: Paramount Pictures 

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

• ABC announced the lineup for the upcoming season of "Dancing With the Stars." Here's the list of stars.
  • Ryan Lochte
  • Amber Rose
  • Laurie Hernandez
  • Rick Perry
  • Marilu Henner
  • Maureen McCormick
  • Terra Jole
  • Vanilla Ice
  • Calvin Johnson
  • Jake T. Austin
  • Babyface
  • James Hinchcliffe
  • Jana Kramer
• After an MRI, the Minnesota Vikings learned that quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a season-ending ACL injury. He went down during a non-contact play at the Vikings' final preseason practice.

CREDIT: IGN

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

• The Pittsburgh Steelers boosted wide receiver Antonio Brown's base salary from $6.25 million to $10.25 million. 
• Sample released a new song entitled, "Blood On Me."

• Netflix released the trailer for the second season of "Stranger Things."

• EuropaCorp released the trailer for the upcoming movie, "Shut In."

• Gucci Mane and Travis Scott dropped a song entitled, "Last Time."

Thursday, September 1, 2016

• Vince Staples released a short film for his EP, "Prima Donna."

• The NFL announced the 2017 NFL Draft will be held in Philadelphia. 
• Action Bronson dropped a new song entitled, "Descendent of the Stars."

• CBS and Julie Chen announced there will be a new Big Brother reality series. "Big Brother: Over the Top" will stream exclusively on CBS All-Access online. 

CREDIT: JulieChen/Twitter

• Logic released his documentary, "Logic's Incredible Journey."

Friday, September 2, 2016

• Isaiah Rashad released his debut album, "The Sun's Tirade."

• Travis Scott premiered his album, "Birds In the Trap Sing McKnight" on Beats 1 Radio. 

• It was announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss the reason of the NASCAR season with a concussion. 
• Netflix released the trailer for the upcoming series, "Mascots."

• The Black Eyed Peas released a star-studded remix to their song, "Where Is the Love?"

• Isaiah Rashad released the video for his song, "4r Da Squaw."

• AMC cancelled the series, "Feed the Beast."

Saturday, September 3, 2016

• The Philadelphia Eagles trade quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings.
• Lil Wayne hinted at retirement. 

I AM NOW DEFENSELESS AND mentally DEFEATED & I leave gracefully and thankful I luh my fanz but I'm dun

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) September 3, 2016

• The college football started. Here are some of the finals from Saturday.
  • No. 15 Houston beat No. 3 Oklahoma, 33-23.
  • Wisconsin beat No. 5 LSU, 16-14.
  • No. 1 Alabama beat No. 20 USC, 52-6.
  • No. 18 Georgia beat No. 22 North Carolina, 33-24.
  • Texas A&M beat No. 16 UCLA, 31-24.
  • No. 2 Clemson beat Auburn, 19-13.
• The Denver Broncos released quarterback Mark Sanchez. 
• The Baltimore Ravens released running back Justin Forsett.
• Drake released the video for "Child's Play."