Hip-hop icon Jay-Z is set to become the subject of a new documentary project from HBO. The streaming platform has announced a series titled «Jay-Z in 8», which will consist of eight episodes and is scheduled to premiere this fall.

The creators have already unveiled the first teaser for the upcoming series. In the short video, Jay-Z reflects on how personal experiences have shaped his creative work.

The project is built around a series of candid conversations between the musician and renowned producer Rick Rubin. Throughout the series, Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, will share personal stories, discuss his artistic journey, reveal the origins of his most iconic songs, and speak about the challenges and defining moments that shaped him as an artist.

Rick Rubin will serve not only as the rapper’s interviewer but also as the director of the project. According to Variety, the series is executive produced by Jay-Z, Rick Rubin, and British actor and Academy Award winner Daniel Kaluuya.

The release of «Jay-Z in 8» coincides with the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut album «Reasonable Doubt». To mark the occasion, the artist has also announced a series of stadium concerts in various countries around the world.

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Amazon MGM Studios have begun work on a documentary dedicated to the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, wife of the current president, Donald Trump. According to Variety, citing the studio, the film’s premiere is scheduled for January 30, 2026.

Titled Melania, the documentary will depict twenty days in the life of the First Lady leading up to Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration. The filmmakers promise an intimate look at how Mrs. Trump prepared to return to the public eye after a four-year hiatus during Joe Biden’s presidency.

Studio representatives say the audience will be treated to exclusive footage of behind-the-scenes meetings and private family moments.

The project is directed by Brett Ratner (Rush Hour, Hercules), whose career was interrupted in 2017 following allegations of harassment. According to Puck News, Amazon acquired the rights to the film for approximately $40 million, setting a record for a documentary feature.

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Amazon Studios has begun filming a documentary about the wife of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump – Melania Trump.

The creators of the film promise an «unprecedented behind-the-scenes look» at the life of the Trump family. The documentary will include exclusive footage as well as coverage of the upcoming inauguration scheduled for January 20.

Melania herself will serve as one of the executive producers of the project, which, according to the BBC, gives her editorial control over the film.

The project will be directed by Brett Ratner, best known for his film «Rush Hour». This will be his first major work since allegations of sexual misconduct and rape were brought against him in 2017. The Trumps have not yet commented on the news of the documentary’s production.

The title of the new documentary is currently being kept under wraps.

«We will share more details about the project after the release plans are finalized», an Amazon representative told Variety.

The film is set to be released in the second half of 2025, simultaneously in theaters and on the streaming platform Prime Video.

As a reminder, last year Melania Trump published an autobiography. According to the BBC, the book became a bestseller on Amazon.

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