‘Dear White People’ Creator Responds to ‘Racist’ Netflix Boycott (VIDEO)
*Netflix unveiled the controversial first trailer for its series adaptation of “Dear White People,” which …
Marlon Wayans Wins Appeals Court Ruling Rooted in N-Word Tweet
*A tweet from Marlon Wayans became the subject of a 50-page opinion published Thursday from a California appeals court …
New Edition Back on Billboard Top 40 After More Than a Decade
*Never underestimate the power of a good biopic. The album “New Edition, All the Number Ones,” released back in 2000, is …
Tom Williamson: Actor Stars with Sharon Stone in New Film ‘Running Wild’
*Washington, D.C. born and bred actor Tom Williamson, is excited about landing a role in the feature film, …
Lee Daniels in Talks to Direct Oprah Winfrey in ‘Terms of Endearment’ Remake
*Lee Daniels is reportedly circling a remake of 1983’s Oscar winning drama “Terms of Endearment” with Oprah Winfrey in …
Film About ‘Jena Six’ to Start Production This Spring in New Orleans
*An indie drama is in the works about the six black high school students in Louisiana who were initially charged …
Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo to Star as Harriet Tubman in ‘Harriet’ Biopic
*Tony Award winning actress Cynthia Erivo has been cast as the title character in Macro/New Balloon’s film “Harriet,” an …
‘Hidden Figures’ Bests ‘La La Land’ As Top Grossing Oscar Contender
*We bet a lot of folks in Hollywood and beyond didn’t see this coming. We’re talking about the fact that …
Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Morgan Freeman Accept Their AARP ‘Grownups’ Awards
*Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Morgan Freeman and the film “Loving” picked up trophies Monday night at AARP’s 16th …
‘Moonlight’ Teams with Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper to Mentor Young Men of Color
*In honor of Black History Month, Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-nominated film “Moonlight” is partnering with My Brother’s Keeper …
Larenz Tate Joins ‘Power’ Season 4 / Mr. Dalvin Confirms Jodeci Biopic (WATCH)
*Larenz Tate (“Game of Silence,” “House of Lies”) is set for a recurring role on the upcoming fourth season of the …
Anthony Michael Hobbs’ Naga Pixie Wins 2017 BIFF ‘Kidz Shorts’ Award
*Multi-awarding winning actor/filmmaker Anthony Michael Hobbs’ Naga Pixie (Imagination Lunchbox) wins the 2017 Bonita …
Halle Berry Joins Oscar Presenters; John Legend, Cynthia Erivo to Team for Grammy ‘In Memoriam’
*Halle Berry and Samuel L. Jackson have been added to the list of presenters for the 89th annual Academy Awards later …
Release of Ferguson Doc ‘Whose Streets?’ to Coincide With Anniversary of Mike Brown’s Death
*Magnolia Pictures has picked up North American rights to “Whose Streets?, a documentary on the unrest in Ferguson, MO …
David Oyelowo: In ‘A United Kingdom’ the Truth Will Set You Free (EUR Exclusive)
*In New York to discuss his latest film, “A United Kingdom,” the affable David Oyelowo was very forthcoming with his …
