Michael B. Jordan’s “Sinners” is a surprise box office hit

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In the film, Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers who open a juke joint and have to defend it from a vampire army. Movie still: Eli Adé for Warner Bros

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🎥 “Sinners,” Michael B. Jordan’s movie that was shot here, was a box office smash, beating financial projections and earning mainly glowing reviews. (Hollywood Reporter)

🥴 Louisiana’s first measles case of the year was confirmed in metro New Orleans. Officials say the person was not vaccinated and their exposure appears to be linked to international travel. (Press release)

🚮 The French Quarter trash drama continues. City Council members are objecting to Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s effort to end IV Waste’s contract so Henry Consulting can start this summer. (Press release)

  • Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser also criticized Cantrell’s move. (WDSU on X)

🌊 The Army Corps will do a test opening today of the Bonnet Carre Spillway amid rising river levels. (WWL)

🐓 Chicken Salad Chick opens tomorrow in Metairie. The first 100 people in line get free food for a year. (Facebook)

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