Zendaya Lands Major Role in ‘Spider-Man’ Reboot (Report)
*Zendaya has reportedly scored one of the leads in the upcoming “Spider-Man” reboot. According to Deadline.com’s Mike …
Jada Pinkett Smith on Being Clowned by Chris Rock: ‘It Comes With the Territory’
*Jada Pinkett Smith has brushed off the jokes made by Oscar host Chris Rock at this year’s ceremony. During his opening …
India.Arie Discusses Backlash Against Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone
*India.Arie has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the casting of Zoë Saldana as Nina Simone in the upcoming …
Tracee Ellis Ross Delivers ‘Acceptance’ Speech at Essence Honors
*Despite suffering from laryngitis and losing her voice, “Black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross delivered a …
Idris Elba as James Bond is Talk of Hollywood Power Players
*Just when you think talk of Idris Elba playing James Bond has died down, along comes a few Hollywood big shots to …
Zoe Saldana’s Controversial ‘Nina’ Film Gets Poster, Release Date
*After two years of lingering in limbo, the controversial Nina Simone film starring Zoe Saldana and David Oyelowo will …
Irate Leslie Jones Defends ‘Ghostbusters’ Role After Critics Call it Racist
*Leslie Jones took to Twitter Thursday to address critics who feel the new “Ghostbusters” film is racist because the …
The Film Strip: ‘Zootopia’ Amazes and ‘London Has Fallen’ Ups the Ante
“Zootopia” is destined to dethrone the ruler of the box office [“Deadpool”] for the last three weeks. Often wondered …
J.J. Abrams Blazes Real Diversity Path After Oscar Controversy
*As Hollywood continues to struggle with diversity, J. J. Abrams is taking it upon himself to get to the heart of the …
Issa Rae Selects ‘Solely’ for #ShortFilmSundays
* In the second installment of her #ShortFilmSundays, Awkward Black Girl and Insecure (HBO) creator Issa Rae has …
‘Lovers in Their Right Mind’ Screenwriting Duo Wins With Inclusiveness and Diversity
*“Lovers in Their Right Mind,” a feature film drama written by Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn and Barrington …
Billy Dee Williams Joins ABC’s ‘Dirty Dancing’ Remake
*Billy Dee Williams is involved in another “dancing” project for ABC following his memorable stint on “Dancing With the …
Robert Johnson Defends Zoe Saldana After Nina Simone Estate’s Shade
*BET founder Robert L. Johnson, whose company RLJ Entertainment is distributing the Nina Simone biopic “Nina,” has …
Will Smith Set for Cop Thriller ‘Bright’ and Possibly ‘Bad Boys 3’
*Will Smith is busy lining up projects for the coming months. The Hollywood Reporter confirms that he’ll co-star with …
Leslie Jones ‘Knows NY’ in 1st Trailer for ‘Ghostbusters’ Reboot (Watch)
*The first trailer for Sony’s new all-female “Ghostbusters” film surfaced online today. Melissa McCarthy, Kate …
