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PETA Asks Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell to Include Vegan Burgers for ‘Good Burger’ Sequel

By Shawn Grant / March 23, 2023

Good Burger is coming back for a sequel, but PETA is asking if we could opt for vegan burgers instead....

Chris Tucker Gives ‘Rush Hour 4’ Update, Teases ‘A Lot of Good Stuff Coming’

By Shawn Grant / March 22, 2023

The Internet went into a frenzy late last year when news of a potential Rush Hour 4 was on the...

Jordan Peele’s Fourth Film Receives Christmas 2024 Release Date

By Shawn Grant / March 21, 2023

Jordan Peele is ready to take over movie theaters again, but we will have to wait until next year. Variety...

Happy 66th Birthday To Legendary Filmmaker Spike Lee!

By Sha Be Allah / March 20, 2023

On this date in 1957, filmmaker, actor, and New York Knicks enthusiast Shelton "Spike" Lee was born in Atlanta, Georgia....

‘Good Burger 2’ Announced for 2023 Premiere, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell to Return

By Shawn Grant / March 20, 2023

Good Burger 2 is in the works nearly three decades after the original. The film's stars, Kenan Thompson and Kel...

James Gunn to Lead ‘Superman: Legacy’ Launching Warner Bros. New DC Universe

By Shawn Grant / March 16, 2023

James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios, introduced their multi-platform connected DC universe with Chapter One,...

[WATCH] The Osundario Brothers Appear in Docuseries to Reenact Hoax with Jussie Smollett

By Shawn Grant / March 15, 2023

The Osundario Brothers, the two men hired by Jussell Smollett to orchestrate a hate crime hoax, are back in the...

PETA Asks Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell to Include Vegan Burgers for ‘Good Burger’ Sequel

Shawn Grant

March 23, 2023

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Good Burger is coming back for a sequel, but PETA is asking if we could opt for vegan burgers instead. PETA sent a letter to the film's stars, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, asking for a vegan option for ... Read Article

Chris Tucker Gives ‘Rush Hour 4’ Update, Teases ‘A Lot of Good Stuff Coming’

Shawn Grant

March 22, 2023

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The Internet went into a frenzy late last year when news of a potential Rush Hour 4 was on the way. Speaking with The Big Tigger Show on Audacy's V-103 about his forthcoming movie, AIR, Chris Tucker spoke on t... Read Article

Jordan Peele’s Fourth Film Receives Christmas 2024 Release Date

Shawn Grant

March 21, 2023

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Jordan Peele is ready to take over movie theaters again, but we will have to wait until next year. Variety reports Peele is set to bring his fourth film to theaters for Christmas 2024; it will follow his previ... Read Article

Spike Lee Boycotts Gucci and Prada 'Until They Hire Black Designers'

Happy 66th Birthday To Legendary Filmmaker Spike Lee!

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2023

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On this date in 1957, filmmaker, actor, and New York Knicks enthusiast Shelton "Spike" Lee was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He moved to Brooklyn as a child, which became the backdrop of Lee's most famous movies, ... Read Article

‘Good Burger 2’ Announced for 2023 Premiere, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell to Return

Shawn Grant

March 20, 2023

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Good Burger 2 is in the works nearly three decades after the original. The film's stars, Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell confirmed the film is in development. The film's logline reads: Dexter Reed (Thomp... Read Article

James Gunn to Lead ‘Superman: Legacy’ Launching Warner Bros. New DC Universe

Shawn Grant

March 16, 2023

Film, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-chairmen and CEOs of DC Studios, introduced their multi-platform connected DC universe with Chapter One, Gods and Monsters. They also revealed that Gunn, who wrote the screenpla... Read Article

[WATCH] The Osundario Brothers Appear in Docuseries to Reenact Hoax with Jussie Smollett

Shawn Grant

March 15, 2023

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The Osundario Brothers, the two men hired by Jussell Smollett to orchestrate a hate crime hoax, are back in the spotlight. The two are guests on Fox Nation, aligning with the release of Fox's new docuseries, J... Read Article

[WATCH] Halle Bailey Stars in ‘The Little Mermaid’ Full Trailer

Shawn Grant

March 13, 2023

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Halle Bailey STUNNED on the red carpet of the Academy Awards. During the 2023 Oscars telecast, Disney released the official trailer for the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, where Bailey will star as ... Read Article

‘The Woman King’ Director Still Upset Over Oscar Snub: ‘It Speaks to a Bigger Issue’

Courtneyb

March 10, 2023

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Director Gina Prince-Bythewood is still upset over The Woman King‘s Oscar snub this year. Prince-Bythewood who directed the explosive film opened up about the movie not getting an Oscar nod despite suc... Read Article

Mike Epps Caught with a Loaded Gun at the Airport

Courtneyb

March 7, 2023

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Actor/Comedian Mike Epps could be facing serious legal trouble. Authorities in his home state say they found a loaded gun in one of his bags at Indianapolis International Airport. According to legal docs, o... Read Article

Tyler Perry Reportedly in Talks With Paramount To Buy Majority Stake in Bet Network

Dylan Kemp

March 7, 2023

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Tyler Perry is looking to make his next big money move, including possibly buying a majority stake in BET. As reported by Variety, Perry is in talks with Paramount to buy BET after reports surfaced that Pa... Read Article

Idris Elba Slams Critics for Accusing Him of ‘Denying His Blackness’

Courtneyb

March 5, 2023

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Idris Elba is clapping back at critics who claim he denied his Blackness when he denounced the label, “Black actor.” The British actor explained to Esquire UK that referring to yourself as a Black actor can li... Read Article

Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Cook County Jail & Probation for Hate Crime Hoax

Jussie Smollett’s Hate Crime Hoax to be Examined in New Film ‘Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax’

Shawn Grant

March 3, 2023

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Jussie Smollett will be the subject of a new docuseries. Fox Nation has announced a five-part docuseries, Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax for a March 13 release. “Anatomy of a Hoax takes a deep dive into... Read Article

Michael B. Jordan Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘Ok, Wow, That Happened, I’m Here!’

Shawn Grant

March 2, 2023

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A day ahead of the release of his directorial debut in Creed III, Michael B. Jordan was honored with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. MBJ was on hand in front of Funko Hollywood on Hollywood Blvs... Read Article

Lionsgate Releases Trailer for 'The Blackening' Starring Grace Byers, Dewayne Perkins & More

[WATCH] ‘The Blackening’ Trailer Shows Black Friends Forced Into a Deadly Game During a Juneteenth Getaway

Shawn Grant

March 1, 2023

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Lionsgate has released the trailer for their summer blockbuster, The Blackening. The horror comedy features a group of friends who go on a cabin trip but are forced to play a dangerous board game in order to f... Read Article

The Oscars Reportedly Created Crisis Team After Will Smith’s Slap

Dylan Kemp

February 23, 2023

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The Academy Awards still deal with the repercussions of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year's show. In fact, under their new leadership, they've even created a crisis team to handle any future fiascos ... Read Article

Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia

Sha Be Allah

February 18, 2023

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Several reports have confirmed that famed actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia after being diagnosed with aphasia las year. “Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we h... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: ‘AIR’ Star Ben Affleck To Introduce 2023 Ruffles NBA All-star Celebrity Game Participants

Shawn Grant

February 17, 2023

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The 2023 Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game players and coaches will be introduced live on ESPN on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. ET from the John M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City by Academy Award-winning film... Read Article

‘I Am Legend 2’ Confirmed, Will Star Will Smith and Michael B. Jordan

Shawn Grant

February 16, 2023

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I Am Legend 2 is officially in development. The film will use the alternate ending of the 2007 film to provide a story for the sequel. I Am Legend stars Will Smith, a human survivor during a time were a pla... Read Article

[WATCH] Prime Video Releases Trailer for ‘AIR’ Film About Nike and Jordan Partnership Starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis

Shawn Grant

February 9, 2023

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Ben Affleck is set to take you inside the world of AIR, a film highlighting the game-changing partnership between a rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's basketball division. The partnership would change the wor... Read Article