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Jennifer Hudson Stars as Aretha Franklin In Upcoming Biopic ‘Respect’

By Jiggy Jones / June 29, 2020

Jennifer Hudson is set to play Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic, Respect. The Queen of Soul is one of...

Documentary ‘Revolutions on Air’ Highlights the 1980s New York Radio Waves

By Shawn Grant / June 26, 2020

New York City is one of the greatest radio cities in the country. You can now explore its “Golden Era”...

Filmmaker John Lewis Tackles Food and Health Injustice Against African Americans in Upcoming Film ‘They’re Trying To Kill Us’

By Jiggy Jones / June 23, 2020

They're Trying To Kill Us proves Hip-Hop will save the world. The four interrelated principles of social justice are equity,...

Jamie Foxx Undergoes Transformation to Play Mike Tyson in Upcoming Biopic

By Jiggy Jones / June 19, 2020

Jamie Foxx has pursued the Mike Tyson biopic for quite some time. Now his calls have finally been answered. The...

[WATCH] Awkward Throwback Video Of Tupac Shakur and MTV Correspondent

By courtneyb / June 16, 2020

In this throwback video of Tupac Shakur, the rapper strolls the Venice Beach Boardwalk while being interviewed by MTV News...

The 2021 Oscars Have Been Pushed Back to April

By Shawn Grant / June 16, 2020

The 2021 Academy Awards have been pushed back from its customary February date to a run in April.The Academy of...

Spike Lee Apologizes for Defending Woody Allen in Radio Interview

By Roman White / June 15, 2020

Facing backlash after defending a disgraced filmmaker, Spike Lee is now apologizing for his comments in a radio interview on...

The Film Festival You Can Attend From Home: Ambulante En Casa

Cecilia

April 23, 2020

Film, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

If you’re a documentary junkie currently riding out the COVID-19 pandemic from home, nomadic film festival Ambulante has got you covered! The festival was founded by actors Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Lun... Read Article

‘The Last Dance’ Series Premiere Episodes are the Most-Viewed ESPN Documentary Content Ever

Shawn Grant

April 21, 2020

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The Last Dance docuseries is just like its subjects in the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and put up numbers. The series premiere episodes were the most-viewed ESPN documentary content ever, bringing in an average... Read Article

The Clark Sisters Biopic is Lifetime’s Biggest Movie in Four Years

Shawn Grant

April 15, 2020

Film, Her Source | Beauty and Fashion Trends, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

Over Easter weekend, Lifetime launched their new biopic The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel. The series trended across Twitter and is now known as Lifetime’s biggest movie in four years. According to Sha... Read Article

Tiffany Haddish Speaks on Complications With ‘Girls Trip’ Sequel

Mira B

April 1, 2020

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Tiffany Haddish admits that she and the rest of the cast of girls trip have been in talks about a possible sequel for Girls Trip 2. Last year, Haddish told Page Six that although the first film was a major suc... Read Article

Dr. Sebi Trends on Twitter as Conspiracy Theories Rise Amid Nipsey Hussle's Fatal Shooting

One Year Later: Inspired By Nipsey Hussle

courtneyb

March 31, 2020

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It's been a year since the untimely death of rap star/philanthropist Nipsey Hussle but the gifts he shared still permeate throughout the world. Nipsey Hussle was one of the MC's that stood for somethin... Read Article

Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’ Now Scheduled for Christmas Day Release

Shawn Grant

March 27, 2020

Film, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

Respect, the Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson, is set for a Holiday season launch throwing the film in the awards season rollout. Originally set for October 9, the film is set to open with a lim... Read Article

Meghan Markle Set to Narrate Disney Plus Documentary ‘Elephants’

Shawn Grant

March 27, 2020

Film, Her Source | Beauty and Fashion Trends, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

You will soon hear Meghan Markle's voice on Disney Plus as she will narrate the Disneynature documentary Elephants. https://youtu.be/58xTMQrSLj4 The documentary will hit the streaming service on April ... Read Article

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Pushes Back to August

Shawn Grant

March 24, 2020

Film, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

The push backs in Hollywood due to the coronavirus continue as the film Wonder Woman 1984 will now not hit the silver screen until August. Warner Bros. announced the postponement of the sequel with a new date... Read Article

‘The Love Birds’ Starring Issa Rae to Head Straight to Netflix Due to Coronavirus

Shawn Grant

March 24, 2020

Film, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

With coronavirus confining a lot of Americans to their homes, films are releasing early to video-on-demand services and even going straight to Netflix, bypassing the closed theaters. The latter is the case for... Read Article

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‘Bad Boys for Life’ to Hit Video-On-Demand Services Early

Shawn Grant

March 23, 2020

Film, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

“We ride together, we die together, Bad Boys for Life.” Bad Boys for Life, the third installment featuring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is will hit video on demand releases this month. The film will be avai... Read Article

[WATCH] Alberto ‘Alpo’ Martinez Seen Getting Love In Harlem

Sha Be Allah

March 18, 2020

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Ever since the story of legendary Harlem hustler Alberto "Alpo" Martinez was reenacted in the cult classic flick Paid In Full, those who were previously unfamiliar with this street legend developed a "love to ... Read Article

Tom Hanks' Blood is Reportedly Being Used for Coronavirus Vaccine

Tom Hanks and His Wife Have Been Released From Hospital After Testing Positive for Coronavirus

Mira B

March 17, 2020

Hip Hop Film and Movie News, News

Earlier in the week, it was reported that Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus after filming in Australia. Hanks was set to play Elvis Presley's manager in a biopic that... Read Article

Horror Franchise ‘Scream’ is Reportedly Set to Get a Reboot

Miss2Bees

March 16, 2020

Film, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

Hollywood seems to be running out of fresh ideas because all of our childhood classics are getting remade. The latest franchise to receive the reboot treatment is Scream. Variety reports the 1996 classic is... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: ‘Love Jones’ Premieres in Theaters 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2020

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Rewind to the year 1997: The cult classic black love film Love Jones starring Nia Long and Larenz Tate is coming to a theater near you. 23 years later and Love Jones is still a major hit for us. Who wouldn'... Read Article

‘Fast 9’ Release Date Pushed Back a Year Due to Coronavirus

Shawn Grant

March 12, 2020

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The release of the new film in the Fast & Furious series, F9, has been delayed by Universal Pictures due to the coronavirus. The studio released the following statement: To our family of Fast fans ever... Read Article

Exclusive: Winston Duke Talks Starring in New Movie ‘Spenser Confidential’

Shawn Grant

March 10, 2020

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When you open your Netflix after a hard day of work you will likely see Peter Berg's new film, Spenser Confidential, is now available for streaming. The film tells the story of an ex-cop Spenser (Mark Wahlberg... Read Article

Tupac. Lil Wayne. Tekashi 6ix9ine. Bobby Shmurda. ASAP Rocky. DMX. Casanova. Foxy Brown. Maino. Now Harvey Weinstein. #RikersResidents

NDSmith

March 5, 2020

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Harvey Weinstein has now joined the Rikers Island distinguished fraternity of criminals. Until he hears his sentencing, he will find himself behind bars at the jail that have housed the likes of Tupac, DMX, F... Read Article

Third Film in ‘Jurassic World’ Film Series Revealed

Shawn Grant

February 26, 2020

Film, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

Shooting for the next installment in the Jurassic Park franchise is underway. The film will be the second sequel to the Jurassic World film. The film was tentatively titled Jurassic World 3, but now will be of... Read Article

Jordan Peele Reveals New ‘Candyman’ Trailer

Mira B

February 26, 2020

Film, Hip Hop Film and Movie News, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Jordan Peele is a talented director who specializes in comedy and horror films. His best movies include Get Out and Us. Now Peele is back once more, but to re-vamp a 1992 classic, Candyman. Peele is the co... Read Article