Paramount to Push Viola Davis as ‘Supporting’ for ‘Fences’ – Per Her Request
*Award season is now upon us, and Paramount has high hopes for its upcoming film adaptation of “Fences.” But its …
‘Ride Along 3’ Is Happening + Watch A Sneak Peek Of Lee Daniels’ ‘Star’
*In an interview with TheWrap, director Tim Story said his upcoming projects include “Ride Along 3,” with Ice Cube and …
Tyler Perry’s ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ Scares Up $27.6 Million at Box Office
*Tyler Perry has done it again. Another one of his “Madea” flicks has topped the box office. This time it …
Eazy-E’s Daughter (Ebie Wright) was Unsuccessful at Crowfunding His ‘Tragic Story’
*The 2015 film “Straight Outta Compton” offered fans a glimpse into N.W.A’s career and the personal lives of the …
Jay Z: Rapper Producing Series About Army’s First Black Sniper
*Music mogul Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter will produce a drama about Nicholas Irving — the first African-American to …
Rising Star Letitia Wright Joins Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’
*Newcomer Letitia Wright has joined the cast of Marvel’s “Black Panther” and will reportedly play the mystery role of …
Michael B. Jordan Signs Film, TV Deal With Skydance Media, Sets First Series ‘Apollo Park’
*Michael B. Jordan has moved his explosive film career into the executive suite. The actor has signed a multiyear …
‘Birth of a Nation’ Box Office Woes Could Leave Fox Searchlight at $10M Loss
*Fox Searchlight bet the bank on Nate Parker’s “The Birth of a Nation” after a screening set the Sundance Film Festival …
Urban Movie Channel Premieres ‘Knucklehead’ Oct. 21
*RLJ Entertainment’s Urban Movie Channel (UMC) presents the exclusive streaming premiere of Knucklehead on Friday, …
Director of ‘Iverson’ Doc Sued by Producer Who Claims to Have Film Rights
*Mark Brown says he was stunned to see Showtime airing a documentary on NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, because he …
LA Celebs Attend ‘Kevin Hart: What Now?’ Screening [Photos]
*Russell Simmons’ All Def Comedy Live presents a special advanced screening of Kevin Hart: What …
‘Roxanne, Roxanne’: Nia Long Co-Stars in Roxanne Shanté Biopic
*Forest Whitaker is a co-producer of “Roxanne Roxanne,” a feature about the Roxanne hip hop wars of the 1980s in New …
Spike Lee’s Netflix Version of ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ Casts Its Nola Darling
*Spike Lee has found his Nola Darling for the upcoming Netflix series adaptation of “She’s Gotta Have It.” DeWanda Wise …
Lupita Nyong’o Photos: Queen of Katwe Premier in Uganda
*The stars of Disney’s Queen of Katwe including Lupita Nyong’o, David Oyelowo and Madina Nalwanga, returned …
Check Out Kevin Hart’s Hilarious ‘What Now’ No Cell Phone Parody (WATCH)
*What does a couple celebrating their anniversary, a fake comedian, and a chick looking out for her man in jail all have …
