‘Birth of a Nation’, ‘Hamilton’ Set In-Theatre Voter Registration; ‘Birth’ Cast Releases PSA (Watch)
*The casts of “The Birth of a Nation” and Broadway’s Hamilton are doing their part to support National Voter …
Netflix Debuts Trailer for Ava DuVernay’s Mass Incarceration Doc ‘13TH’ (Watch)
*This morning, Netflix released the first trailer for “13TH,” director and producer Ava DuVernay’s exploration of how …
Gabrielle Union Replaces Nate Parker As ‘Face’ Of ‘Birth of a Nation’
*While Director Nate Parker has spent the publicity campaign for his film “The Birth of a Nation,” either answering or …
Denzel’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Brings in $35M at Box Office for Top Film
*There’s good news for “Uncle” Denzel (Washington) and director Antoine Fuqua. Their film “The …
2016 Triumph Awards Hosted by Tichina Arnold (Pics/Story)
*Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action Network along with TV One presented the 2016 Triumph Awards at the …
Marlon Wayans, Regina Hall Set for Netflix Romantic Comedy ‘Naked’
*Netflix has signed up Regina Hall and Marlon Wayans to topline its romantic comedy “Naked.” Michael Tiddes, who worked …
Ava DuVernay Debuts Film At NMAAHC & Trevor Noah To Host MTV Africa Awards
*Director Ava DuVernay will debut a new film during the September 24 official opening of the Smithsonian’s National …
Eminem Mourns Death of ‘8 Mile’ Director Curtis Hanson at 71: He ‘Believed in Me’
*Eminem has released a statement on the death of Curtis Hanson — the director of his 2002 semi-autobiographical …
Queen Latifah, Codeblack Behind Film Adaption of La La Anthony’s ‘The Love Playbook’
*Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment and Codeblack Films are joining forces to co-produce and co-finance a slate …
Cedric the Entertainer Talks Netflix Special, Remembers ‘The Soul Man’ and Picks New Kings of Comedy
*Whether it be the stage or the small and big screen, comedy and Cedric the Entertainer fit like hand to glove. It’s no …
Netflix Picks Up Rights to Barack Obama Drama ‘Barry’
*Netflix has purchased worldwide rights to “Barry,” the New York City-set drama about college-age Barack Obama faced …
Emmys: Jay Z Lyric Becomes Running Theme; Beyhive Mad Over ‘Lemonade’ Shut-Out
*Jay Z and Beyonce may not have been physically present at the 68th annual Emmy Awards Sunday night, but their presence …
New Edition Biopic At UrbanWorld – Baby Climbing Refrigerator Goes Viral (WATCH)
*Audiences at the upcoming UrbanWorld Film Festival will get a first look at the highly anticipated New Edition biopic …
Spike Lee’s ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ to be Remade as 10-Episode Series for Netflix
*Spike Lee’s 1986 film “She’s Gotta Have It” is headed to Netflix as a 10-episode series with all new actors, reports …
Terrence Howard Nabs Lead in Feature Film ‘Rogue’; Spills ‘Empire’ Season 3 Secrets to Forbes
*Terrence Howard has a major gig lined up once his day job goes on hiatus. The “Empire” star has signed on to topline …
