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IRONHEART: Marvel Reveals First Look at Mysterious New Character Slug, Played by Shea Couleé — GeekTyrant
Marvel Studios has revealed a first look at a brand-new MCU character coming to the upcoming series Ironheart , who's operating under a veil of secrecy. Entertainment Weekly just revealed that RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Shea Couleé will make their MCU debut as Slug, a character described as a sharp-tongued hacker with a complicated past. Couleé describes Slug as 'a really fierce hacker' who's not just there to throw shade. 'You will be seeing the diva in some looks,' they teased. Slug is positioned as an ally to a band of modern-day Robin Hoods in Marvel's version of Chicago, folks working outside the system to redistribute power and resources. Couleé's said: 'I help a group of urban Robin Hoods to take away from the privileged and help give back to the community. I'm there to help out on all the missions that go down, trying to shift this power dynamic in this version of Chicago we see in the show.' When it comes to the actual field work, Slug isn't exactly front-line muscle, but they play a key role behind the scenes. Couleé explained: 'I'm more of the… I'll drive the getaway car, hang out in the van on my cute little laptop with my fierce nails and help you hack these mainframes.' As for the name 'Slug,' Couleé offered some insight saying: 'From my understanding, this version of Slug they're presenting is someone who's being referred to as a code name. I don't want to give too much of their backstory away. 'They need an alternative code name to go by because there could or could not be some people looking for them. They've kind of left drag. They are a drag queen, but it's kind of a past life. You see them in drag, but it's kind of in the context of flashbacks before where they are now, because they're trying to be on the low-low!' Ironheart brings back Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) after her introduction in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . Picking up with Riri back in her hometown, the show explores how her time in Wakanda shaped her and sets her on a new collision course, this time with Parker Robbins a.k.a. The Hood (played by Anthony Ramos). It's tech versus magic, which is one of the most interesting things to me about the show. The series is also bringing in some familiar and new faces: Anji White will portray Riri's mom, Ronnie Williams, and Jim Rash returns as MIT's smug Dean. One of the biggest question marks, though, is Sacha Baron Cohen, whose mystery role has set off a tidal wave of fan theories. With The Hood's magical powers tied to a demonic source in the comics, many are guessing Cohen could be playing Mephisto, a rumor that's been haunting the internet since WandaVision. Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Zoie Nagelhout, Chinaka Hodge, Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Zinzi Coogler all serve as executive producers on Ironheart , while Chinaka Hodge is the head writer. Episodes are directed by Sam Bailey and Angela Barnes. Ironheart premieres its first three episodes on Disney+ on June 24, 2025. There are a total of six episodes.
CBS News
08-04-2025
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- CBS News
Minneapolis natives Atmosphere set to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand
Hometown hip-hop act Atmosphere is set to play the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer. The fair announced Tuesday that the Minneapolis duo will take the stage on Saturday, Aug. 23. Tickets start at $51.50 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Since their start in the '90s, Slug and Ant of Atmosphere have released more than a dozen albums and several more EPs and penned hits like "Sunshine" and "God Loves Ugly." This will be the first time they've played the Grandstand. Fellow local musician DJ Abilities will support Atmosphere, along with national acts Lupe Fiasco, Cypress Hill and The Pharcyde. Previously announced acts for this year's Grandstand lineup include the Steve Miller Band , the Happy Together Tour , Old Dominion , Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls . This year's fair runs Aug. 21 to Sept. 1. Tickets will be $2 more expensive this year .
Yahoo
07-04-2025
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Atmosphere hints a potential concert at the Minnesota State Fair
Minnesota rapper Slug of the hip-hop duo Atmosphere has hinted at a potential concert on the state fairgrounds later this summer on Monday. The group posted a video to Facebook, showing Slug approaching the Minnesota State Fair gates, then attempting to open them but finding them locked. He then picks up his phone and says, "Bird, bird, the gates are locked, I can't even get in!" Slug pauses, then says, "It's not until Saturday, August 23rd?" A link is shared by the group in the post, saying to sign up for updates and expect a message on Tuesday at 9 a.m. CT. The 2025 Minnesota State Fair runs from Thursday, Aug. 21 through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Slug could be hinting at either a Grandstand show or potentially a smaller venue show during this year's Great Minnesota Get-Together. So far, the Minnesota State Fair has announced five Grandstand Series headliners: Old Dominion on Aug. 21; Melissa Etheridge and Indigo Girls on Aug. 24; The Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles and others on Aug. 25; Def Leppard and Brother Cane on Aug. 26; and Steve Miller Band and The Rascals on Aug. 28. Atmosphere, comprised of rapper Slug (Sean Daley) and DJ/producer Ant (Anthony Davis), formed in 1996 and have since released 13 studio albums while being a fixture in the Twin Cities hip-hop and underground scene. . The Minneapolis-based duo also co-founded Rhymesayers Entertainment alongside Musab Saad and Brent Sayers, with the independent record label releasing music from artists including Musab, Brother Ali, MF DOOM, Soul Position, Aesop Rock, Sa-Roc, Evidence and others. While they've never played a Grandstand show, Atmosphere is no stranger to performing on the fairgrounds, regularly featuring during the Soundset Music Festival held annually over Memorial Day Weekend from 2008 to 2019.
