Former rap mogul, Marion “Suge” Knight was sentenced to 28 years in prison Thursday for the death of a man during a hit-and-run incident outside of the set of the biopic, Straight Outta Compton. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Knight, 53, pleaded no contest to manslaughter earlier this month in connection with the death of […]
Dr. Dre is reportedly in the early stages of getting a Marvin Gaye biopic off the ground, as per Variety. Sources report that rights to use Gaye’s music have been secured. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The music mogul’s film credits include 2015’s Straight Outta Compton, where he served as an executive producer, alongside Ice […]
Suge better be ready to rumble. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Former Death Row Records CEO Marion “Suge” Knight is going to be fighting for his life when his murder trial begins in September for running over two men with his pick up truck on the Straight Outta Compton movie set, killing one of the […]
For her role in setting up the interviews with the producers of the new docu-series Death Row Chronicles, the ex-fiancee of Marion “Suge” Knight will spend the next three years in prison, according to a Los Angeles County judge. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Despite her pleas for leniency, Toi-Lin Kelly was sentenced to three […]
Today, January 5, marks the 2nd annual celebration of National Screenwriter’s Day. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information National Screenwriter’s Day recognizes the tremendous talent and efforts of the writers behind the big screen films we love and cherish. According to Hal Croasnum, creator of National Screenwriter’s Day and President of ScreenwritingU, the holiday tackles more […]
O’Shea Jackson Jr. is reportedly set to join the cast of the forthcoming blockbuster Flarsky starring Seth Rogen. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rogen is set to play an unemployed journalist named Fred Flarsky who is self-destructive and attempts to pursue his childhood crush/baby sitter who is the most unreachable woman on Earth. There’s no […]
The actor who played Suge Knight in “Straight Outta Compton” was busted for punching two people during a restaurant melee in New Jersey, authorities said Wednesday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information R. Marcos Taylor argued with the manager of Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Green Brook on Aug. 9 before the actor punched him several times […]
Ice Cube took to Instagram to give a toast to his day “riders”, who made it possible for him to get a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Toast to all my Day 1 Riders! If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ? A […]
Its been 20 years since the original stoner comedy Friday lit up the theaters. The film not only grossed $28 million in the box office, it became a timeless classic. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Friday tells the story of two pals, Craig (Ice Cube) and Smokey (Chris Tucker), who are enjoying the start of their weekend while […]
Movies surrounding N.W.A have been at an all time high lately as everyone seeks to tell the true story. Adding to the string of biopics, Eazy E’s family wants their turn. They have been crowdfunding documentary A Ruthless Scandal on Kickstarter. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The late rapper’s daughter, Ebie Wright, started a campaign […]
On this day in Hip Hop history music was changed forever as gangsta rap pioneers NWA released their debut LP, Straight Outta Compton. With this single album, NWA skyrocketed themselves, the West Coast, and gangsta rap to household name status, creating a wave that 28 years later is still going strong. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
Dr. Dre was handcuffed and patted down by police following a road rage incident in his own driveway, reports TMZ. According to initial reports, Dr. Dre was outside his Malibu home yesterday (Monday, July 25) trying to pull into his driveway when another driver blocked his way. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Here’s how it […]
Essence Festival usually reigns supreme in New Orleans during the Fourth Of July weekend. Year after year, thousands come from near and far to celebrate Black culture and to witness performances from music’s most soulful acts. This year, for the first time in a long time, there was a new wave in The Big Easy […]
From Hollygrove to Hollywood, breakout star Jason Mitchell has taken flight. A simple six week acting class (meant for meeting new friends) would launch the 29-year-old actor into super stardom, a divine twist of fate landing the Louisiana native on movie bills and credit rolls. Admitting to a checkered past: “I was seeing friends do […]
Following the success of Straight Outta Compton, biopics are more popular than ever. Apparently, musical phenomenon Aretha Franklin has an update on her long awaited biopic. According to Page Six, at The Queen of Soul’s 74th birthday celebration in Manhattan, she shared the news with those in attendance. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Good news, […]
The lack of diversity in Hollywood became front page news last month as the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag became a running theme on social media. The N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, directed by F. Gary Gray not only topped the box office but was also critically acclaimed, yet still only snagged two nominations and won none. Recently, […]
Today we celebrate the birth of one of the most influential figures in Hip Hop. Not only was this man the first rap billionaire, he was an instrumental part (literally and figuratively) in the creation of a new sub genre of rap known as G-Funk. The living legend being described is none other than Dr. […]
Maino wants to see the another Biggie Smalls movie, and he may have a point. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During an interview with DJ Small Eyez, the Brooklyn rapper touched on the NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton, and was asked what other biopics he would like to see. His response? A remake of the Notorious […]
Corey Hawkins is landing more parts than ever since his breakout role in Straight Outta Compton as Dr. Dre. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hawkins, 27, has a supporting role in season six of The Walking Dead and he’s now been cast as the male lead in the upcoming FOX series, 24: Legacy. The series is centered […]
In the latest development of the murder case of Hip Hop bully Suge Knight, the former Death Row Records CEO has suddenly decided to change legal representation because of a supposed leak in his legal team to the prosecutor’s office. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Knight, 50, fired his lawyer and long time associate Tom […]
