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Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Adds Derek Luke To Play Johnnie Cochran

By Sourcestaff / April 24, 2024

The high-profile biopic Michael, based on the life of the king of pop, just added Derek Luke to play a...

Bumble/Tinder Film at 20th Century Studios Adds ‘Industry’ Star Myha’la

By Sourcestaff / April 23, 2024

Rising star Myha’la, who is best known for her lead role in HBO's Industry and the recent pre-apocalyptic Leave the...

‘Barbecue’ Film Adaptation Casts Colman Domingo, Danai Gurira and Marisa Tomei

By Sourcestaff / April 23, 2024

The critically acclaimed play Barbecue, from Tony nominee Robert O’Hara, is taking his Broadway production to the big screen. The...

Focus Features to Release ‘Back to Black’ Film on Amy Winehouse This May

By Shawn Grant / April 23, 2024

Focus Features has announced the nationwide release of Back to Black on Friday, May 17th. Directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and...

‘Freaknik’ Doc Director P. Frank Williams To Be Honored At San Diego State University

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

P. Frank Williams has been selected by his alma mater, San Diego State University, as the recipient of the 2024...

Spring Movie Preview: ‘Civil War,’ ‘Abigail,’ ‘The Strangers’ & More

By Shawn Grant / April 21, 2024

With all the noise today in media, from the most contentious election season in recent memory to the biggest rap...

Russell Hornsby Joins Danielle Deadwyler in ‘The Woman in the Yard’ From Blumhouse and Universal

By Sourcestaff / April 16, 2024

BMF star Russell Hornsby is joining the cast of The Woman in the Yard, Blumhouse, and Universal's upcoming genre film....

WE Network To Premiere ‘The Mysterious Death Of Eazy-E’ Series Next Month

Sha Be Allah

July 16, 2021

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Compton native Eric "Eazy-E" Wright has been recognized as one of the pioneers of Gangsta Rap, but his sudden death and its cause put a black eye on his legacy in Hip Hop history. , In August, a four-part docu... Read Article

Tyler Perry Pushed to Hire Writers After ‘Sistas’ Actor Says He Likes His Prostate Tickled

Sha Be Allah

July 16, 2021

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One of Tyler Perry's latest television shows has been a topic of conversation about Black entertainment and it's not about the show's plot points. A scene from Perry's newest TV show Sistas has fans and cri... Read Article

[WATCH] 50 Cent Premieres Trailer, Release Date For ‘BMF’ Series

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July 16, 2021

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After a long-awaited release, 50 Cent took to IG to premiere the trailer for the BMF series, which is slated to debut on the Starz network in September. "The real s*** just hit different, @lilmeechbmf Green... Read Article

Shonda Rhimes Ended 15-Year Relationship With ABC Over Disneyland Pass

Shonda Rhimes and Netflix Extend Their Partnership Into New Ventures

Shawn Grant

July 9, 2021

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The Netflix and Shonda Rhimes partnership is extending. The two entered business with each other in 2017 and are now taking their arrangement past television and into feature films and gaming. The Shondalan... Read Article

Mac Miller Movie Starring Machine Gun Kelly

Movie Starring Machine Gun Kelly Honors Mac Miller By Changing Film Title

Kim SoMajor

July 2, 2021

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Mac Miller’s brother, Miller McCormick, made it clear that the name of the new movie “Good News,” starring Machine Gun Kelly, infuriated him. McCormick didn't like the movie named after the later rapper’s f... Read Article

Young Thug Set to Make Acting Debut in New Film ‘Throw It Back’

Shawn Grant

July 1, 2021

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Young Thug can now add actor to his resume. The YSL Records head honcho is set to make his acting debut in the musical drama, Throw It Back. Thugger Thugger will appear in the film that is produced by Paul ... Read Article

Angela Bassett Hints at the Future of Her 'Queen Ramonda' Character in Marvel Films

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Begins Production in Atlanta

Shawn Grant

June 30, 2021

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We are close to going back to Wakanda. The second edition in the Marvel series, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, began production at Pinewood Studios in Atlanta on Tuesday. “It’s clearly very emotional witho... Read Article

Vic Mensa To Star In Biopic Film About Late Rapper ProKid

Kim SoMajor

June 30, 2021

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Vic Mensa is taking his talents to the big screen. Vic Mensa is set to star in the upcoming feature film African/American. A biopic based on the life of the late rapper ProKid. Just recently we cau... Read Article

[WATCH] Snoop Dogg, Mike Epps and Katt Williams Bring The Laughs In ‘The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2’

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June 29, 2021

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Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross test their acting skills in the new horror comedy The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2. Veterans Mike Epps and Katt Williams exchange funnies as Mike's character Carl faces o... Read Article

Scarlett Johansson Refers to the Close of Her Black Widow Role as “Bittersweet”

Shawn Grant

June 29, 2021

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Scarlett Johansson is closing the door on the Black Widow chapter of her career and she details the end of the tenure as "bittersweet." Johannson's journey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will end with the... Read Article

Samuel L. Jackson and Danny Glover to Receive Honorary Oscar Awards

Shawn Grant

June 25, 2021

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That is Oscar Award-winning Samuel L. Jackson and Danny Glover to you. Deadline reports the two Hollywood A-Listers who will be honored by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Scientists with Honorary Oscar... Read Article

[WATCH] Netflix Releases Trailer for ‘The Harder They Fall’ Featuring Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Regina King

Shawn Grant

June 24, 2021

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Netflix has announced a new film, The Harder They Fall, which is produced by Shawn "JAY Z" Carter" and stars Jonathan Majors, Delroy Lindo, Zazie Beetz, LaKeith Stanfield, Regina King, Deon Cole, Idris Elba, a... Read Article

Vin Diesel Raves Over Cardi B’s ‘F9’ Character, Says She was “Just in Time”

Shawn Grant

June 22, 2021

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You can look out for Cardi B to return to The Family in a future Fast and Furious film. Vin Diesel spoke to Entertainment Tonight and revealed the team would be thrilled to bring back the "Bodak Yellow" supers... Read Article

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Lil Baby, Lil Wayne Tapped For ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Soundtrack

Kim SoMajor

June 17, 2021

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LeBron James and others shown in the trailer for 'Space Jam: A New Legacy'. LeBron James has a new jersey number and a new soundtrack for his upcoming 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' blockbuster. On Wednesday, R... Read Article

Cardi B Reveals Vin Diesel Brought Her into ‘Fast & Furious 9’

Shawn Grant

June 16, 2021

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Fast & Furious 9 is set to zoom into the box office and challenge the recent record set by A Quiet Place 2. One of the film's stars, Cardi B, is giving details on what we will see when she is on the screen... Read Article

Bernie Mac’s Daughter Names 2 Actors That Could Play The Comedian

Nailah Spencer

June 15, 2021

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Bernie Mac's daughter spoke with TMZ about who she thinks would be a good actor to portray her father in his biopic. According to Je'Niece McCullough, she believes Aldis Hodge, Mark Phillips would be a good ma... Read Article

‘A Quiet Place 2’ Set to Become the First Film to Cross $100M at the Box Office During the Pandemic

Shawn Grant

June 14, 2021

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The movie theaters are officially back and it is evident by the performance of A Quiet Place 2. The stellar horror/thriller moved over $100 million at the U.S. Box Office, becoming the first film to do so in t... Read Article

'Lovecraft Country' Breakout Star Jonathan Majors Reportedly to Play Kang The Conqueror in 'Ant-Man 3'

Jonathan Majors In Talks To Take On Michael B. Jordan In ‘Creed III’

Sentwali Holder

June 3, 2021

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Lovecraft Country star Jonathan Majors is reportedly in talks to lace up the gloves and star opposite Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson in Creed III. The blockbuster franchise's third film will mark a highl... Read Article

TRAILER ALERT: ‘Escape Room 2’ Shows Indya Moore And Taylor Russell Fighting For Their Lives

Sentwali Holder

June 2, 2021

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Indya Moore (Pose) is taking the lead in Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, the sequel to the 2019 thriller franchise Escape Room. The hot new trailer features Moore and the return of Taylor Russell, fight... Read Article

Omari Hardwick and Halle Berry Star in Sci-Fi Film ‘The Mothership’ For Netflix

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May 29, 2021

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Power and Army of the Dead (Netflix) star Omari Hardwick have joined Hollywood Diva Halle Berry, in The Mothership, a sci-fi adventure feature coming from MRC Film, Automatik, and Netflix. Written and directe... Read Article