Patrick Faucette Steps in a Pivotal Role in the Tupac Shakur Biopic All Eyez on Me
*“I am very excited to be a part of the Tupac story,” said Patrick Faucette who was tapped by Director Benny Boom for …
Janelle Monae Joins Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer in NASA Drama ‘Hidden Figures’
*Janelle Monae round out the lead cast of Fox 2000’s NASA drama “Hidden Figures,” joining Taraji P. Henson and Octavia …
Queen Latifah, Paula Patton Defend Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone
*During their red carpet premiere of their film “The Perfect Match,” Queen Latifah and Paula Patton were asked to weigh …
Karrine Steffans Puts ‘Hoe’ & ‘Promiscuous’ Tags on Oprah
*Promiscuous may be the last work you use when talking about Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou, but Karrine …
Katt Williams Denies Getting Jacked Up at Beanie Sigel Show
*Katt Williams is setting the record straight on what really happened to him after taking in a Beanie Sigel concert in …
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 …
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 …
‘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 …
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 …
Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in First Trailer for ‘Nina’ (Watch)
*The first trailer for Zoe Saldana‘s “Nina” has been released – just one day after the film’s official …
Morris Chestnut Weighs in on Deadbeat Dad Talk and Going Shirtless in ‘Rosewood’
*Morris Chestnut was an open book of conversation as he addressed rumors of him being a deadbeat dad. During an …
