In an effort to expand the Wu-Tang Clan name, the founder and creator of the sound for the group, RZA has forged a partnership with Iconic Artists Group and Rock the Bells. According to Billboard, RZA, real name Robert Diggs is working with esteemed music executive Irving Azor, who owns Iconic Artists Group, and fellow… Continue reading RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand
Category: Film
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100
2nd Annual Festival Returns to Howard University November 8-10, 2024 WASHINGTON, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF), announced its 2024 festival dates, November 8 – 10th and the premiere of the 2024 HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” 100. (2024 HBCU First LOOK 100) The HBCU First LOOK “I… Continue reading HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Announces 2024 ‘I Aspire’ 100
Loudmouth: The Life and Rise of Rev. Al Sharpton Receives Emmy Awards Nomination
CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED REV. AL SHARPTON DOCUMENTARY LOUDMOUTH NABS EMMY NOMINATION Feature Length Piece on Civil Rights Leader’s Life and Rise Vying for Outstanding Current Affair Documentary Award New York, NY (July 25, 2024) – Loudmouth: The Life and Rise of Rev. Al Sharpton was announced today as a nominee for the Emmy Awards’ Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary, following the… Continue reading Loudmouth: The Life and Rise of Rev. Al Sharpton Receives Emmy Awards Nomination
Ice Cube’s Production Company Cube Vision Extends Partnership With Paramount
N.W.A. founding member, Ice Cube is expanding his entertainment umbrella, Cube Vision with an extended partnership with Paramount Global. According to Deadline, Ice Cube, real name, O’Shea Jackson, and his partner, Jeff Kwatinetz, COO of Cube Vision have locked down a first-look television deal that will allow the duo to develop and executive produce projects… Continue reading Ice Cube’s Production Company Cube Vision Extends Partnership With Paramount
Ol’ Dirty Bastard Documentary To Debut In August On A&E
An official documentary detailing the life of Wu-Tang Clan‘s Ol’ Dirty Bastard, real name, Russell Jones will be released in August on the A&E network. A&E announced that the project will air on the network on Sunday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The documentary, “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys,” was co-directed by Emmy® and… Continue reading Ol’ Dirty Bastard Documentary To Debut In August On A&E
Actor Bill Cobbs Dead at 90
Actor Bill Cobbs, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday on June 16, has died according to a statement from his family. A statement was released by a family member Thomas Cobb on social media acknowledging the actor’s death. “We are saddened to share the passing of Bill Cobbs. On Tuesday, June 25, Bill passed away… Continue reading Actor Bill Cobbs Dead at 90
Serena Williams Docuseries To Air on ESPN+ On July 10
Last year, Williams announced that production had started on a new ESPN series, “In the Arena: Serena Williams.” Now, the network will air the docuseries on July 10, a day before she is slated to host this year’s ESPYS (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Awards. The project is an eight-part series that will showcase the… Continue reading Serena Williams Docuseries To Air on ESPN+ On July 10
Ice Cube Reveals There Will Be A ‘Last Friday’ Movie
After the success of the fourth installment of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s “Bad Boys” series, we might be in line for the sequel to Ice Cube‘s “Friday” series after years of setbacks and hope. In a recent episode on Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav’s Sirius XM show, “Flavor of the Week,” Cube discussed the possibility… Continue reading Ice Cube Reveals There Will Be A ‘Last Friday’ Movie
The Players Fund Invests In Naomi Osaka’s Production Company, Hana Kuma
Tennis phenom Naomi Osaka has received an investment from The Players Fund for her production company, Hana Kuma, according to SportsProMedia. Hana Kuma which means flower bear in Japanese, is in partnership with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company and was launched in 2022. The company said in a statement that it will provide… Continue reading The Players Fund Invests In Naomi Osaka’s Production Company, Hana Kuma
18th Biennial International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC
The Biggest Event in Black Theatre – INTERNATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL – Announces 2024 Mainstage Productions Festival Rolls Out the Purple Carpet July 29 – August 3 to Top Black Performers, Directors, Designers, Producers, Techs and Its Devoted Audience From Across the Country and Abroad June 4, 2024 – North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NC… Continue reading 18th Biennial International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) July 29-August 3 in Winston-Salem, NC
‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Brings In $104.6M Worldwide On Opening Weekend
The fourth installment of Bad Boys has proven to be another box-office hit for the comedic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. According to Variety, the film, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” has pulled in a worldwide total of $104.6 million. Reportedly, the movie brought in $56 million from 3,885 theaters domestically. The international… Continue reading ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Brings In $104.6M Worldwide On Opening Weekend
50 Cent Shares A Look Into G-Unit Studios
Power Universe executive, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson started working on his brand new production studio, aptly named G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, La. On May 30, 0the rapper-turned-television producer revealed the inner look of the facility on his Instagram account. 50 has promised that there will be an opening in August as he shows what the… Continue reading 50 Cent Shares A Look Into G-Unit Studios
Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Appear At First Hollywood Premiere In Saudi Arabia
Two Hollywood stars, who headlined their own sitcoms back in the 1990s, Will Smith (Fresh Prince of Bel Air) and Martin Lawrence (Martin) made history when they both appeared in Saudi Arabia to host the first Hollywood premiere at Roshn Front’s VOX Cinema in Riyadh. According to Arab News, the two actors were there to… Continue reading Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Appear At First Hollywood Premiere In Saudi Arabia
Luther Vandross Documentary To Premiere In 2025
A documentary on soul-singing legend, Luther Vandross has been acquired by CNN Films with an premiere expected in 2025. CNN Films announced the project, “Luther: Never Too Much” by award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter has been acquired in partnership with OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Porter has previously worked with CNN Films with the movie, “John Lewis:… Continue reading Luther Vandross Documentary To Premiere In 2025
Tribeca Announces De Niro Con June 14-16 In New York City
TRIBECA ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING FOR DE NIRO CON, JUNE 14-16 AT SPRING STUDIOS IN NYC Multi-Day Event Celebrates 80 Years of Robert De Niro with Special Screenings, Live Conversations, Exclusive Exhibits, and Unique Fan Experiences Appearances from Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Walken, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, John Turturro, David O. Russell, Nas, Nicholas Pileggi,… Continue reading Tribeca Announces De Niro Con June 14-16 In New York City