Russell Simmons: ‘Major Deal’ Highlights Importance of Viral Success [Watch]
*Internet star King Keraun is helping Russell Simmons and his All Def Digital expand its catalogue with the new comedy …
The Pulse of Entertainment: Hands of Stone, the Rise of Roberto Duran, is Life Inspiring
*When there are no barriers placed on a child’s mind, all things are possible. The Weinstein Company presentation of …
Penn State Alumni Support Nate Parker in Lengthy Open Letter
*Four graduates of Penn State have released a statement supporting their former classmates – “The Birth of a …
Dwayne Johnson Dethrones Robert Downey Jr. as the World’s Highest Paid Actor
*Forbes has released its new list of the world’s highest paid actors and Dwayne Johnson finds himself on top, having …
Denzel Washington Eyes Lead in Legal Drama ‘Inner City’
*Denzel Washington is circling the lead role in “Inner City,” a legal drama billed as a character study in the vein of …
Nate Parker Disappointed Over ‘Rape’ Backlash from Black People
*The rape backlash surrounding director Nate Parker has caused his speaking engagements at AFI & the Toronto Film …
‘Black-ish’ Cutie Marsai Martin to Star in Amazon’s American Girl Special ‘Melody, 1963’
*“Black-ish” star Marsai Martin has scored the title role in Amazon’s original American Girl live-action special …
Ava Duvernay & David Oyelowo Named 20th Urbanworld Film Festival Ambassadors
*Urbanworld Film Festival announced today that critically-acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay and one of Hollywood’s …
‘Green Leaf: The Gospel Companion’ to TV Series Out Friday
*As final preparations are made for the August 26th release of Green Leaf : The Gospel Companion Vol. 1 album, it’s more …
Usher Raymond: ‘I Wanted To Show The Masculine Side of Sugar Ray’ [EUR Exclusive]
“Hands of Stone” follows the life of Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran (Edgar Ramirez), who made his professional debut …
AFI Cancels ‘Birth of a Nation’ Screening and Nate Parker Q&A
*A screening of “The Birth of a Nation” and a Q&A with writer-director-star Nate Parker that was supposed to take …
Mario Van Peebles Explores Gun Violence in New Indie ‘If’
*Mario Van Peebles works both sides of the camera for his latest film “If,” an indie production that also features …
‘Straight Outta Compton’s’ Jason Mitchell to Receive Rising Star Award from San Diego Int’l Film Festival
*The San Diego International Film Festival has chosen “Straight Outta Compton” actor Jason Mitchell to receive its …
Ava DuVernay to Serve as Keynote Speaker for ‘Getting Real ‘16’ Conference
*Filmmakers Ava DuVernay and Steve James will serve as keynote speakers at Getting Real ’16, a biennial filmmaker …
Al Sharpton Blasts Hollywood for ‘Discrediting’ Nate Parker
*Reverend Al Sharpton has no problem supporting Nate Parker who was cleared of rape charges and he wants you to also …
