Kevin Costner Refused to Shorten Whitney Houston’s Eulogy Despite CNN’s Request

*In a recent interview, Kevin Costner discussed his friendship with late singer Whitney Houston, with whom he co-starred in “The Bodyguard” three decades ago. Speaking to the “Armchair Expert” podcast, Costner said the film’s director, Mick Johnson, didn’t want to cast Houston, CBS News reports. “She’s really smart. That was a movie I probably should […]
Walk Off Homer, Costner, Corn Stalks: MLB’s ‘Field of Dreams’ Game As Tear-Jerking As the Movie (Highlights)

*They built it, the teams came, and so did the goosebumps. The only thing missing from MLB’s dramatic creation of the 1989 film “Field of Dreams” in the middle of a Dyersville, Iowa cornfield was James Earl Jones looking on in his suspenders and slightly-tilted golf hat. Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton each hit a […]
Remembering Whitney Houston’s Celeb-Packed Homegoing, Eight Years Later

*On Feb. 18, 2012, the invitation-only memorial was held for Whitney Houston in her Newark, New Jersey hometown. Family and close friends gathered at New Hope Baptist Church to pay their respects to the legendary songstress, who had died seven days earlier at a Beverly Hills hotel. Various news outlets streamed the service live. The […]
Kevin Costner Reveals Secret About Iconic ‘The Bodyguard’ Movie Poster
*Kevin Costner has revealed a secret about the iconic poster for 1992’s “The Bodyguard” starring the late-great Whitney Houston. According to the Hollywood legend, the woman he’s holding in the poster is not the music superstar but rather her double. The image for the poster depicts a scene from the film, which saw Costner’s character […]
Weekend Watch: Space Final Frontier Captured in ‘Apollo 11’

*The “Star Trek” monologue that begins with “Space, the final frontier” was so familiar and popular back in the 60s, NASA used the phrase for “Project Apollo: Where No Man Has Gone Before.” You don’t have to be a space cadet, such as myself, to be fascinated with science and space travel captured onscreen in […]
Michelle Obama to Host ‘Hidden Figures’ Screening at the White House
*The cast of Fox 2000’s “Hidden Figures” is headed to the White House. First Lady Michelle Obama will host a screening of the film at the White House today (Dec 15) with stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae and Kevin Costner scheduled to attend. “Hidden Figures” follows the brilliant African-American women working at […]
Taraji P. Henson Introduced as ‘The New Computer’ in ‘Hidden Figures’ Clip
*Taraji P. Henson is the focus of the latest clip from 20th Century Fox’s upcoming film “Hidden Figures.” The “Empire” star plays real life math genius Katherine Johnson in the true story that follows the team of African-American women who were instrumental in launching NASA’s first successful space missions. Henson stars alongside Octavia Spencer and […]
Deborah Cox to Lead Touring Stage Production of ‘The Bodyguard’
*After providing the vocals for Lifetime’s “Whitney” biopic earlier this year, Grammy-nominee Deborah Cox has been tapped to lead a North American tour of “The Bodyguard,” a stage musical based on the 1992 movie starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner. It opened in London in 2012 starring Heather Headley to mixed reviews. The musical, directed […]
The Pulse of Entertainment: Disney’s ‘McFarland, USA’ Starring Kevin Costner is Profoundly Inspiring
Disney’s McFarland, USA starring Kevin Costner is profoundly inspiring *Academy Award winner Kevin Costner (The Bodyguard) takes on the real-life role of Coach Jim White in the Walt Disney presentation of McFarland, USA. White (Costner) is a former football coach who, after being fired from a former school, was hired by a predominantly Latino high […]
Kevin Costner on Bobbi Kristina: ‘I Really Hope She’s Okay’
*Kevin Costner, who delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral of his “Bodyguard” co-star Whitney Houston, told People magazine Monday at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards that he “can’t imagine” what their family is going through right now with Houston’s daughter “fighting for her life.” “I was sad, obviously,” said the actor, 60, of […]
Anthony Mackie Says Past Costars Tried to Turn Down His Performances
*In praising his co-stars of the film “Black or White,” Anthony Mackie has revealed a rather dubious practice that happened to him on a past film set. The 36-year-old actor and veteran of close to 50 films says that some of his award winning co-stars in the past have pulled him to the side and […]
‘Black or White’ Deals with Custody Battle Over a Biracial Child
*The issues of race and child custody collide big time in writer-director Mike Binder’s new film “Black or White.” Kevin Costner stars as widower Elliot Anderson, who lost his wife in a car accident and has raised his granddaughter Eloise since his daughter died giving birth. While still mourning his wife, the child’s black grandmother Rowena, […]
EUR Film Review (by Kam Williams): ‘Black or White’
*When Elliot Anderson’s (Kevin Costner) wife Carol (Jennifer Ehle) perishes in a tragic car accident, he suddenly finds himself facing the prospect of raising his 7 year-old granddaughter Eloise (Jillian Estell) alone. After all, the couple had originally assumed custody from the moment their own daughter died giving birth to the little girl, since the […]
‘Selma’ Oscar Snub: People ‘Tired of Being Bombarded with Race ’ – Anthony Mackie
*Could it be a case of the right film arriving in theaters at the wrong time? In a classic WTH moment, Anthony Mackie narrowed down the reason that “Selma” wasn’t recognized with more Oscar nominations, saying the film’s subject matter is a turn off for moviegoers. “Selma”’s Oscar snub comes as this year’s nominees in […]
‘Tavis Smiley’ Features Joint Interview With Sens. Cory Booker and Tim Scott for 12th Season
*PBS’ “Tavis Smiley” will highlight its 12th season with a 2-part, exclusive joint interview with the only two African Americans in the U.S. Senate – New Jersey Democrat Cory Booker, and South Carolina Republican Tim Scott. Host Tavis Smiley will chat with Senators Booker and Scott today (Jan. 13) and Wednesday (Jan. 14) at the […]