ABFF & McDonald’s Challenge Rising Filmmakers to Show Lovin’
*Oak Brook, Ill. – McDonald’s USA and the American Black Film Festival are joining forces to launch the McDonald’s Lovin’ Video Competition. To complement the new “Lovin” campaign, up-and-coming filmmakers are challenged to create one 90-second film that brings to life McDonald’s philosophy that, “A little more lovin’ can change a lot.” Aspiring filmmakers nationwide […]
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Official Motion Picture Soundtrack Released
*New York, NY – The highly anticipated “Fifty Shades of Grey” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Republic Records] is available to purchase today in stores and all digital retailers. Purchase it HERE. The Universal Pictures and Focus Features‘ film releases in theaters today, February 13, 2015. The pre-order for the album reached the Top 10 on the overall iTunes album chart and hit #1 on […]
New Video: Bradd Marquis ‘Free’ (Watch)
*Free (frē) adjective – not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes. The definitions may vary, but the state of mind associated with being free has a uniformity; people are searching for the freedom associated with love, finances, lifestyle choice, peace of mind and […]
Keyshia Cole’s Docu-Series Set to Premiere on BET; (Watch) the Sneak Peak
*Keyshia Cole is making her return to reality TV and BET. Her new show is set to premiere on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at 9 p.m. ET, according to YBF. And her family (as usual) will be starring on the show with her — including her sister Neffeteria Pugh and Frankie Lons — and they are bringing […]
How Sweet It Is! Holland/Dozier/Holland Get Their Star in Hollywood (Look!)
*Declaring it ‘Holland/Dozier/Holland Day’ in Hollywood; Leron Gubler, President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce said, ‘Today we are honoring them with the 2543rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He said, ‘Today Hollywood honors Holland/Dozier/Holland’ as the crowd erupted in congratulatory cheers!! Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (HDH) – […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Bill Duke, the Godfather of Black Cinema, Releases Photo Book to Documentary ‘Dark Girls’
Bill Duke, the godfather of black cinema, releases photo book to documentary ‘Dark Girls’ and airs sequel with ‘Light Girls’ on OWN *“Pain is pain,” said famed movie actor/director Bill Duke about why he tackled light skin girls in his new documentary “Light Girls,” a sequel to his documentary “Dark Girls” (2011). Bill feels that […]
Dwight Howard Grabs a Hand Full of Teammate’s ‘Man Parts’ (Watch)
*Dwight Howard might be injured, but he is definitely having some fun on the sidelines of the Houston Rockets’ games, according to Bleacher Report. Just ask teammate Isaiah Canaan. He pressed, tabbed or grabbed — depending on how folks look at it — Cannon’s man parts when he went to sit down next to him. Right before “violating” […]
How 50 Cent Almost Played Ghost in Starz Drama ‘Power’
*Can you see it? Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as drug dealing club owner James “Ghost” St. Patrick in the Starz drama “Power?” It almost happened. Before Omari Hardwick had the role in Courtney Kemp Agboh’s gritty drama, 50 Cent was so hyped on the show’s concept that he wanted to do more than just serve […]
Former ABC News Anchor Carole Simpson Recovering from Slip on Ice
*Retired ABC News anchor Carole Simpson is on the mend after breaking bones in a nasty fall caused by Boston’s wicked weather. Simpson took to Facebook to share a photo of herself in a wheelchair near a huge bank of snow. “Boston is paralyzed and I am disabled, both for the same reason,” she captioned […]
Two More Women Accuse Bill Cosby of Sexual Assault (Watch)
*Two more women surfaced Thursday to accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault. At a press conference organized by attorney Gloria Allred, two former models, Linda Brown and Lise-Lotte Lublin, made statements alleging how Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted them in 1969 and 1989, respectively, reports the Huffington Post. Both women spoke while visibly weeping and […]
North Carolina Mother of Four Claims to be $188M Powerball Winner!
*Whoooweee! How’d you like to be Marie Holmes right about now? The 26-year-old mother of four from Shallotte, North Carolina has come forward with what she believes is the winning Powerball ticket for Wednesday’s lottery drawing Holmes confirms the numbers and date on her ticket match those that were drawn for the $188 million payout. […]
Prince Michael Thanks Dad, TJ and Katherine Before 18th B’Day
*Michael Jackson’s eldest son Prince Michael turns 18 today with words of deep gratitude toward his family on Twitter. He specifically thanks his father, his cousin and legal guardian T.J. and his grandmother Katherine for their influence and impact on his life. Read below: Before I turn 18 tomorrow I really pic.twitter.com/amvGYUmV03 — Prince Jackson […]
Will Smith Calls ‘After Earth’ his ‘Most Painful Failure’
*Will Smith has opened up about “After Earth,” the 2013 sci-fi film in which his son Jaden Smith also starred, calling it the “most painful failure” of his career. The comment, in an interview with Esquire, came after the reporter referenced a “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” quote from Smith’s TV aunt, who advised his character […]
Joseline Hernandez Says She Inspired ‘Empire’s’ Cookie (Watch)
*“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star Joseline Hernandez is taking credit for the Cookie Lyon character on “Empire.” “I love Empire, honey. I know Cookie been taking some lessons from me,” she told VH1 of Taraji P. Henson’s role on the Fox drama. “I mean, where do you think she get it from? That ain’t […]
North West Bawls at Dad’s Fashion Show; Beyonce, Jay Z, Kim K, Diddy in Front Row (Pics)
*North West didn’t give a darn about the blinding star power that flanked her on the front row of her daddy’s fashion week presentation. The 1-year-old was so fussy that she had to be taken backstage. The occasion was West’s latest clothing collection with Adidas. North was seated in the lap of her mom Kim […]
