* HBO’s upcoming biopic about Bessie Smith hasn’t even aired yet and there’s already Emmy talk swirling around Queen Latifah’s performance as the legendary blues singer. Bessie, which also stars Michael Kenneth Williams and Mo’Nique, premieres on May 16, but HBO has just released the first full-length trailer:
* Speaking of trailers, yesterday new trailers for Mad Max: Fury Road and Dwayne “The Rock”; Johnson’s upcoming disaster flick San Andreas were unveiled at Wondercon, with attendees at the fan event reportedly issuing audible gasps upon seeing footage of the latter. Although neither trailer has yet been officially released, here’s an earlier look at San Andreas to whet your appetite. [Deadline]
* Following in the footsteps of Beyonce dropping a surprise single yesterday, Rihanna has just released a new song of her own. Titled “American Oxygen,”; you can check it out on music-streaming service Tidal.
