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Janet Jackson Reveals She Had to Turn Down Storm Role in X-Men

By Shawn Grant / April 30, 2024

Did you know Janet Jackson could have played Storm in the X-Men franchise? On The Drew Barrymore Show, Jackson revealed...

Beyoncé, Blue Ivy Carter and Donald Glover Set for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Prequel Film

By Shawn Grant / April 30, 2024

As the iconic Lion King franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary, Disney unveils plans for Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel...

[WATCH] Tubi Premieres ‘TMZ Presents: Downfall Of Diddy’ Documentary

By Sha Be Allah / April 29, 2024

In what some may call "jumping the gun" regarding his guilt or innocence, television streaming app Tubi premiered the TMZ...

‘The Exorcism’ Trailer Is Here in Horror Film Starring Chloe Bailey and Russell Crowe

By Sourcestaff / April 29, 2024

Chloe Bailey plays opposite The Gladiator star Russell Crowe is the upcoming horror film, The Exorcism. Not to be confused...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘Friday’ Premiered In Theaters 29 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 26, 2024

Its been 25 years since the original stoner comedy Friday lit up the theaters. The film not only grossed $28 million in...

Eddie Murphy’s ‘The Pickup’ Film: Several Crew Members Injured on Set in a ‘Freak Accident’

By Sourcestaff / April 26, 2024

A scary moment on the set of The Pickup, a new Eddie Murphy film for Amazon MGM Studios. Just last...

Hollywood is Missing Out on Up to $30 Billion Every Year Because of Racial Inequity

By Sourcestaff / April 26, 2024

In any industry, losing $30 billion annually in revenue is a serious problem. So, how did that happen in Hollywood?...

Spike Lee Attacks Hollywood’s Diversity Problem in Honorary Oscar Acceptance Speech

Tori B

November 17, 2015

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https://youtu.be/ntDXsajJnXI This past weekend Spike Lee received an honorary Oscar, and in his acceptance speech he took the time to address Hollywood's diversity deficit. Lee and two other special recipien... Read Article

Warner Bros New Film ‘Creed’ Inspired Future’s Single “Last Breath”

Angela Wilson

November 10, 2015

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In anticipation for the release of Warner Bros film, Creed, starring Michael B. Jordan as the son of Apollo Creed, one of today's hottest hip-hop artists, Future, revealed that his new song, “Last Breath,” was ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Watch The Top 5 Memorable Scenes Of Urban Classic ‘Belly’

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November 4, 2015

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To commemorate the release of Nas and DMX's movie debut in Belly 17 years ago, here's a list of the top five scenes everyone will remember On this date in 1998, the Hype Williams directed, all-star Hip Hop c... Read Article

Jerry Heller Sues Dr. Dre, Ice Cube And ‘Straight Outta Compton’ for $110 Million

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October 31, 2015

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Jerry Heller is not a happy man Jerry Heller, the former manager of NWA, is set to sue all of those involved in the making of the recent Straight Outta Compton biopic. TMZ reports that Heller just filed a $1... Read Article

Common vs. Keanu Reeves in Sequel to John Wick

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October 26, 2015

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John Wick 2 Revered hip hop artist Common has successfully transitioned from a full time wordsmith into an established film personality and actor. Next year, he will don a myriad of fake tattoos and a septum... Read Article

Nike Introduces The ‘Back To The Future’ Inspired Self Lacing Sneakers

Sha Be Allah

October 21, 2015

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Who isn't looking forward Back to the Future 2? From the flying cars, the hover boards, this movie was full of predictions that gave children hopes and something to look forward to in their future. Although 201... Read Article

Check Out Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino In ‘The Martian’

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September 22, 2015

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Gambino is a mastermind... Read Article

These Are The Titles Being Added to Netflix for September 2015

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September 2, 2015

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September is here, which means Fall is swiftly approaching. Now regardless of your stance on "Netflix and chill", the streaming site's catalog is receiving many notable additions, that will appease even the so... Read Article

‘Welcome to Death Row’ Could Be the Sequel To ‘Straight Outta Compton’

Tori B

September 2, 2015

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The Welcome to Death Row movie is currently being shopped around, and is seriously being considered to be the sequel to F. Gary Gray's masterpiece, after the box office success of Straight Outta Compton. Accord... Read Article

Top 5 Hip Hop Influenced Movies Ever Made

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September 1, 2015

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Within the culture of hip hop it has the ability to impact different genres of pop culture and it has had a major impact on the world of film. Whether its the music accompanying a scene or the premise on which ... Read Article

‘Straight Outta Compton’ Is #1 For the 3rd Straight Week

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August 31, 2015

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For the third straight week, F. Gary Gray and Will Packer's masterpiece of an N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton, is the #1 movie at the box office. With a $13.4 million weekend, SOC squeaked past Zac Efr... Read Article

Trailer for Will Smith’s New Movie, ‘Concussion,’ Released

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August 31, 2015

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The NFL's nightmare off-season seems to have taken a turn for the worse. The official trailer for a new movie, Concussion, has been released, starring Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic neuropathol... Read Article

The Real-Life Jerry Heller Is Probably About To Sue The Makers of ‘Straight Outta Compton’

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August 28, 2015

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Straight Outta Compton has already seen a couple controversies hover over its extremely well-received release, and today, it appears they have another one headed their way. Jerry Heller, Eazy-E's manager and... Read Article

Spike Lee To Be Honored With 2015 Governors Award

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August 27, 2015

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On November 14, 2015 Spike Lee will be honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for his lifelong contributions to film. Lee who has been nominated by the Academy twice without winning, will re... Read Article

Raekwon Would Like To Do A Wu-Tang Biopic

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August 24, 2015

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https://youtu.be/_39MdN6B4UE ... Read Article

Gucci Mane Opens a LinkedIn Account & Has a Movie in the Works

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August 23, 2015

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Gucci Mane recently announced that his upcoming film The Spot will be released on October 17th. He asked his fans for marketing and distributing advice via his LinkedIn account: This my tenth year in the in... Read Article

Simeon Rice Talks New Film ‘Unsullied’

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August 23, 2015

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The feature film directorial debut of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end and NFL Superbowl champion Simeon Rice, will open theatrically nationwide onÂ August 28, 2015. ... Read Article