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Recording artist Ice Cube (L) and actor O’Shea Jackson, Jr., winner of the Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award for ‘ Straight Outta Compton’, pose in the press room during the 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 1, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. *“Straight Outta Compton” was nominated for best picture at […]

*N.W.A.’s genre-defining 1988 single “ Straight Outta Compton” and Sister Sledge’s anthem “We Are Family” are among the works that have made it into the National Recording Registry this year. Each year, the Librarian of Congress picks 25 titles that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant” and at least 10 years old. This latest batch spans […]

*The Lifetime biopic “Surviving Compton” was ratings gold for the network, raking in millions of viewers for the Saturday premiere. Last year’s blockbuster biopic “ Straight Outta Compton” chronicled the rise of gangsta rap pioneers NWA and failed to show how Michel’le’s radio-friendly tracks helped to launch the group’s Ruthless Records to the next level. The […]

*Fresh off of topping the box-office with generating $60.2 million in domestic revenue last weekend, “ Straight Outta Compton” has secured a place on the small screen. TheWrap.com reports that FX Networks has bought the exclusive U.S. commercial television premiere rights to the N.W.A. biopic, which debuted as the fifth-highest August premiere ever. With “Straight Outta Compton” […]

*The N.W.A. biopic “ Straight Outta Compton” doesn’t have much in common with the classic ‘80’s film “Back to the Future,” but in Ice Cube’s eyes, there is something that both movies can boast. That something would be a main character going back in time to encounter his high-school-aged father. Whereas Marty McFly’s adventure was a […]

*The three-week reign at the top of the box office has come to an end for “ Straight Outta Compton” thanks to moviegoers searching for faith-based entertainment That spot is now occupied by the “War Room” which triumphed over the Labor Day weekend with early figures showing it taking in an estimated $9.4 million Friday through […]

photo: via TMZ *It probably comes as no surprise that there are cops out there who are not happy that “ Straight Outta Compton” has been released because they think the movie only makes them look bad and puts their safety at risk. Officers who spoke to TMZ say the film the movie portrays the LAPD […]

Straight Outta Compton Jason Mitchell as Easy E and Paul Giamatti as Jerry Heller *After N.W.A.’s former manager Jerry Heller sued NBCUniversal, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy E’s widow Tomica Woods-Wright for inaccurately portraying him as a villain in their film “Straight Outta Compton,” the judge asked Heller to get specific. …In other words, point […]

Straight Outta Compton *As the lead-in to the long-awaited premiere of “Atlanta Robbin’ Season,” FX will air the complete, unedited theatrical version of “Straight Outta Compton” on Thursday, March 1 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. The Oscar-nominated film, rated R by the MPAA, is rated TVMA-LSV for FX – meaning “mature audiences – language, sex violence.” […]

[…] the success of the independent film “Whiplash,” which has garnered Oscar buzz. As fans wait in anticipation for the August, 2015 release of the NWA biopic “ Straight Outta Compton,” Siriboe spoke with EURweb.com associate Tanisha Quilter-Williams about his role in the iconic movie and his burgeoning career. After leaving a lasting impression on director F. […]

[…] Mary Jane”), Nicole Beharie (“Sleepy Hollow”) and Laverne Cox (“Orange is the New Black”_ In the film category, “Beasts of No Nation,” “Concussion,” “Creed,” “Dope” and “ Straight Outta Compton” will compete for Outstanding Motion Picture. Teyonah Parris picked up an acting nod for “Chi-Raq,” as did KeKe Palmer for “Brotherly Love” and Sanaa Lathan for […]

*Dr. Dre released his first album in 16 years a week before the N.W.A biopic “ Straight Outta Compton” killed at the box office with its $60.2-million opening weekend. Dre’s “Compton” was not the movie’s soundtrack but the timing of its release helped move 295,000 units in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music. It topped the […]

[…] Broadcasts From Comic-Con 2016 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 22, 2016 in San Diego, California. *The San Diego International Film Festival has chosen “ Straight Outta Compton” actor Jason Mitchell to receive its Rising Star Award, reports Variety. The award will be handed out on Sept. 29 at the festival’s Night of the […]

[…] to ensure their preservation for future generations. The panel was conceived by Eric Robinson, former Editor In Chief of Grooveline Magazine. Robinson shares, “When I saw ‘ Straight Outta Compton,’ there was a scene in front of the Compton courthouse where Dr. Dre exclaims to Eazy-E how this “reality rap” was taking off. Dr. Dre wasn’t […]

F. Gary Gray at the premiere of  “ Straight Outta Compton” on August 10, 2015 in Los Angeles.  *As we reported earlier, director F. Gary Gray has officially become the highest-grossing black director of a single film in domestic sales, with his hit film “Straight Outta Compton” bringing in an estimated $157.5 million in the U.S. […]