The man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle at The Hollywood Bowl several weeks ago has been charged with attempted murder in an unrelated earlier incident prior to his assault on Chappelle. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Isaiah Lee, who was arrested after rushing on stage to strike Chappelle earlier this month… Continue reading Dave Chappelle Attacker, Isaiah Lee Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing Roommate in December
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Anthony Anderson Graduates From Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University
Anthony Anderson Graduates From Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University It took 30 years but his goal was met! black-ish star Anthony Anderson is a college graduate! Just weeks after the eight-season run of the ABC show, black-ish ended, so has Anderson’s pursuit of a college degree. The Compton, California native… Continue reading Anthony Anderson Graduates From Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University
Janelle Monáe Will Star As Josephine Baker In Upcoming A24 Series ‘De La Resistance’
Janelle Monáe Will Star As Josephine Baker In Upcoming A24 Series ‘De La Resistance’ For those who did not know that the iconic Josephine Baker was once a spy, entertainer and entrepreneur Janelle Monae will show you in an upcoming series. According to Deadline, the eight-time Grammy nominee and SAG winner Monaé is slated to… Continue reading Janelle Monáe Will Star As Josephine Baker In Upcoming A24 Series ‘De La Resistance’
Taraji P. Henson Returning as Host of 2022 BET Awards
Taraji P. Henson Returning as Host of 2022 BET Awards Entertainment Television has announced that Taraji P. Henson will be returning as this year’s host for the annual BET Awards. The network announced that the Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist will return to host the BET Awards on Sunday,… Continue reading Taraji P. Henson Returning as Host of 2022 BET Awards
Forest Whitaker To Receive Honorary Palme D’Or at This Year’s Cannes Film Festival
At this month’s Cannes Film Festival, acclaimed actor and director, Forest Whitaker is slated to receive the honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony of the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. According to the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival, Whitaker is following last year’s recipient, Jodie Foster, in being awarded the honor.… Continue reading Forest Whitaker To Receive Honorary Palme D’Or at This Year’s Cannes Film Festival
Jamie Foxx Criticizes Stephen A. Smith For Calling Out Ben Simmons, Smith Responds
Multi-faceted entertainer Jamie Foxx has spoken out recently about the way ESPN‘s Stephen A. Smith has called out Brooklyn Nets basketball player, Ben Simmons for him not playing basketball this season. Sports announcer Smith has been criticized for how he speaks about and to Black athletes and for not having the same energy for white… Continue reading Jamie Foxx Criticizes Stephen A. Smith For Calling Out Ben Simmons, Smith Responds
NE-YO to Star in ‘Sound of Christmas’ for BET+
NE-YO to Star in ‘Sound of Christmas’ for BET+ Sound of Christmas MegaMind Media signs top R&B Star NE-YO to star in primetime holiday movie film adaption of bestselling author, Tiffany L. Warren’s The Replacement Wife; Tressa Azarel Smallwood’s exclusive, original movie for BET+; Draya Michele, Serayah, Michael Anthony, and ingenue Alijah Kai also star… Continue reading NE-YO to Star in ‘Sound of Christmas’ for BET+
Marsai Martin Joins Kelly Rowland, Omari Hardwick and Rome Flynn in Paramount+ Film, Fantasy Football
Marsai Martin Joins Kelly Rowland, Omari Hardwick and Rome Flynn in Paramount+ Film, Fantasy Football Marsai Martin, who just saw the end of Black-ish take place, isn’t taking a break anytime soon, it seems. It was recently announced that she will join other popular names in an upcoming film that will debut on Paramount+. According… Continue reading Marsai Martin Joins Kelly Rowland, Omari Hardwick and Rome Flynn in Paramount+ Film, Fantasy Football
Nia DaCosta On Board to Direct Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Adaptation of his Novel, ‘The Water Dancer’
Candyman director Nia DaCosta, who became the first Black female director to debut a weekend movie at the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office has been tapped for her next project. According to Deadline, DaCosta is being brought on board to direct an adaptation of the 2019 novel The Water Dancer. The work was… Continue reading Nia DaCosta On Board to Direct Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Adaptation of his Novel, ‘The Water Dancer’
Reel Sisters Presents $15K to 3 BIPOC Women Creatives
Reel Sisters Gives $15K to 3 BIPOC Women Creatives from their Micro Budget Film Fellowship Each fellow will receive $5,000 to produce a project from script to screen! New York, NY- Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series, the first Academy qualifying festival devoted to women filmmakers, recently announced their winners for… Continue reading Reel Sisters Presents $15K to 3 BIPOC Women Creatives
Disney+ Releases Trailer for ‘Sneakerella’ Premiering May 13
LACE UP AND DREAM BIG WITH THE NEW TRAILER AND KEY ART FOR THE DISNEY+ ORIGINAL MOVIE “SNEAKERELLA” New High-Energy, Music-Driven Film “Sneakerella” Premieres May 13, Exclusively on Disney+ Burbank, Calif. (April 8, 2022) – Disney+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming original movie “Sneakerella,” premiering May 13 on the streaming service. From the studio… Continue reading Disney+ Releases Trailer for ‘Sneakerella’ Premiering May 13
Messiah Jacobs Pushes For Diversity and Ownership of Intellectual Property in Hollywood
Messiah Jacobs Pushes For Diversity and Ownership of Intellectual Property in Hollywood With a resume that spans more than 20 years, Black-owned and operated Four Screens has worked with many successful names in Hollywood. That growing list includes Robert Townsend, Vivica A. Fox, Tiffany Haddish, Billy Dee Williams, Monica Calhoun, and most recently, the Estate… Continue reading Messiah Jacobs Pushes For Diversity and Ownership of Intellectual Property in Hollywood
Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin Reach Divorce Settlement
Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin Reach Divorce Settlement The matrimonial ties between actress Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin are no longer a bond. According to Radar Online, the Harlem star, and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Franklin are one step closer to being divorced. The settlement between the two former lovebirds states that neither will pay spousal… Continue reading Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin Reach Divorce Settlement
Police Officers Summoned to Will Smith’s Mansion For Reported Drone Sighting
Police Officers Summoned to Will Smith’s Mansion For Reported Drone Sighting Police officers were seen at Will Smith’s mansion in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon after reportedly answering a call alleging a drone was flying through the neighborhood. According to the New York Post, the police were called to investigate the alleged sighting of a… Continue reading Police Officers Summoned to Will Smith’s Mansion For Reported Drone Sighting
Will Packer Admits Will Smith’s Action ‘Was a Very Painful Moment for Me. On Many Levels’
Will Packer Admits Will Smith’s Action ‘Was a Very Painful Moment for Me. On Many Levels’ First time Oscar producer Will Packer took to social media to comment on his entry into doing the televised award show. Without directly mentioning the Will Smith/Chris Rock fiasco, he did admit that it “was a very painful moment… Continue reading Will Packer Admits Will Smith’s Action ‘Was a Very Painful Moment for Me. On Many Levels’