What a lovely day for Pitch Perfect 2. The a cappella sequel topped out Mad Max: Fury Road at the box office, pulling in $70.3 million, while Max still did quite well with $44 million. Max also picked up massive critical acclaim for a movie that was plagued with issues. Box Office Mojo writes: Rumors abounded […]
“The blues is not about people knowing you, it’s about you knowing the people.” Before there was a Billie or an Etta, and long before the contemporary R&B diva Beyonce began snatching wigs, there was a bluesy jazz singer who reigned supreme – Bessie Smith. With the help of acclaimed Pariah director Dee Rees, HBO is […]
If you miss the days of the Tanner family coming into our homes each week on Full House, then get excited. Reports are saying that Netflix is looking to sign on an official reunion spin-off series of the show called Fuller House, which will hopefully feature all of the original cast members including John Stamos, Bob Saget, Candace […]
Dr. Dre Shares Details On ‘N.W.A.’ Biopic, Working With Snoop Dogg, Making Amends With Eazy E & More
Fans of the former rap group N.W.A. are at the edges of their seats as they await for the biopic, Straight Outta Compton, to hit theaters, and now we’re getting some more details on the movie. Dr. Dre recently visited Big Boy’s Neighborhood radio show, where he talked about the upcoming film, and what he wants fans […]
Since news broke last year that Lee Daniels was directing a Richard Pryor biopic, fans were excited to see who would play the beloved comedian. Nick Cannon went public with his desire for the role, going so far as to grow out his afro and beard to resemble Pryor’s. Although Mike Epps was ultimately chosen for […]
The 2015 Grammy Awards had a lot of memorable performances. One in particular was Pharrell’s “Happy,” in which he donned a bellman’s uniform and became the butt of online jokes. One joke by Scrubs star Zach Braff was deemed super offensive. Braff jokingly shared a side-by-side picture of Pharrell and a flying monkey from The Wizard […]
Mike Epps will star as Richard Pryor in the upcoming biopic about his life, and now the late comedian’s widow is dishing on why Epps was the perfect choice for the role. In a recent interview with Madame Noire, Jennifer Lee Pryor had this to say: I think Mike has a rawness about him that […]
Yaya DaCosta did an amazing job while playing her role as Whitney Houston in the biopic that premiered on Lifetime last night, and many wonder how she was able to capture the voice and mannerisms of the late singer. She told People Magazine of tapping into the role: “I initially wanted to become her exactly. I was […]
The wait for the highly anticipated NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton is almost over. Although the official high quality trailer for the F. Gary Gray-directed film hasn’t yet been released, Ice Cube, a producer on the film, shared it with fans at a concert in Sydney a few weeks ago. Judging by the grainy video, the film is […]
Mike Epps has made his return to the stage and he wants you to come out and laugh harder than you ever have before. The funny man is back touring again with his hilarious stand up set; the Mike Epps After Dark Tour. If you loved him as Dae Dae in the Friday franchise or in […]
If you’re a Whitney fan, you’re probably feeling very anxious about the upcoming Whitney Houston movie that Lifetime is working on, but don’t worry just yet. Although the network completely bombed their Aaliyah biopic last month, they seem to have learned their lesson in the trailer for the legendary singer’s story. There were a lot of mistakes made […]
The cast of the upcoming film Suicide Squad has been announced, and you won’t be disappointed. According to E! Online, Jared Leto is slated to play The Joker in the adaptation of the popular DC comic book, while Will Smith has landed the part of Deadshot. Tom Hardy has been named as the role of Rick Flagg, and the beautiful Margot […]
