Ben Affleck & Matt Damon To Write & Direct Film About Nike’s Pursuit of Michael Jordan
No word on when the film will go into production or who'll be tackling the role of a young Michael Jordan (that's what we really wanna know), but it will be interesting to see who'll the casting directors settle on when the time comes. Hopefully they don't white wash that role (we kid we kid).
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Chestnut Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame - Los Angeles Sentinel
In front of his family and friends, veteran actor Morris Chestnut received the 2,716th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The post Chestnut Honored with Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Ariana DeBose Makes History as First Openly Queer Actor of Color to Win an Oscar
By Tre'Vaughn Howard CBS News Actress Ariana DeBose made history Sunday as the first Afro Latina and openly queer actor of color to take home an Oscar with her win for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 'West Side Story.' In her acceptance speech, DeBose said 'dreams do come true.' 'Imagine this
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GWEN DERU THIS IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH….YES!!! CELEBRATED EVERY DAY!!! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND!! TODAY… **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news! **WEDNESDAY NIGHT TITANS at The Nick. **EVERY THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Kappa Komplex, 45 6th Avenue
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Jasmine Guy Set To Direct Forthcoming Biopic About The Late Great Afeni Shakur And Her Role Within The Black Panther Party
The project which is titled “Peace, Love & Respect; the Afeni Shakur/Panther 21 story,” will uncover Afeni's pivotal role within the organization following the summer of 1969, when the Black Panthers were charged with conspiracy for the alleged bombing of police stations in NYC.
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‘The Batman’ almost reaches perfection
'The Batman' is an thrilling addition to caped crusader's saga. Source
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Marsai Martin Is A Fairytale In Elle Magazine’s Ultimate Princess Celebration Series - The New York Beacon
Source: LISA O’CONNOR / Getty Marsai Martinis nothing less than stunning as she poses for the camera inElleMagazine’s Ultimate Princess Celebration Series. According to the publication, they are honoring 14 real-life heroes and heroines who embody the spirit of Disney’s beloved princesses as a part
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Chris Rock Tells Paying Crowds He Will Not Speak About Will Smith Slapping Him Unless Someone Pays Him - The New York Beacon
Comedian Chris Rock is currently one of the most talked-about persons in the nation. After actor Will Smith assaulted him during the 2022 Academy Award ceremony, people are curious about how the funnyman feels about the violation or want to know what the next steps are. Despite inquiring minds
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Taraji P. Henson Will Play Iconic Role Of Shug Avery In ‘The Color Purple Musical’ Movie
Celebrated actress Taraji P. Henson is set to play Shug Avery in another film version of 'The Color Purple' based on the popular Broadway adaptation, arriving in theaters on December 20, 2023.
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Idris Elba Is On The Short List To Be The Next James Bond, Executive Producer Confirms - The New York Beacon
Afteryears of rumorsand speculations, the executive producer of the007franchise has confirmed that they are, in fact, consideringIdris Elbato take over the iconic role ofJames Bond. Accoding toThe Daily Mail,Barbara Broccoliaddressed the rumors during a recent podcast interview about the release of
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Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer confirmed to host Oscars - The New York Beacon
Producer Will Packer shared in a statement that this year’s ceremony is ‘all about uniting movie lovers’ We are a little over a month away from the Oscars, and the Academy just dropped who they chose to host the biggest night in film. As first
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Take To The Skies In The New Trailer For ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Delayed for flight, it finally looks like the long-awaited sequel to the 80s classic Top Gun is prepping for takeoff and, based on this new trailer, will take the dogfighting action we loved in the first film to another level. The film will see the return of Pete Mitchell (Tom Cruise), teaching
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Watch ‘The Batman’ Question The Joker In Film’s Deleted Scene
The 5-minute clip failed to make the final cut, but hey - that's what Twitter's for. Does this mean we'll see more of The Clown Who Laughs in the sequel?
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‘Been Deserved an Oscar’: Fans Marvel at Marlon Wayans’ Serious Acting Chops During His Appearance In the ‘Bel-Air’ Season Finale - The New York Beacon
Marlon Wayans is receiving his flowers after flooring fans with his performance on the series “Bel-Air,” a dramatic reimagining of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Spoiler Alert: For those who have yet to watch the show, major storyline plot points will be revealed. In the
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Not A Resort But It’s All-Inclusive: These Actors Made History At The 2022 SAG Awards [Gallery]
The 2022 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards took place last night. There were several memorable and historic moments of inclusion and diversity worth mentioning from the presentation. Take a look at a gallery of some of our favorite 2022 SAG Awards moments inside.
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Draft Day: Omari Hardwick & Kelly Rowland Join Marsai Martin in “Fantasy Football”
It was announced Tuesday (April 19) that Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland and Rome Flynn would be joining the cast of upcoming Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films' "Fantasy Football" which will debut on Paramount+. Click inside to find out more details.
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Quote from Award-Winning Author Alice Walker on #WorldPurpleDay (LISTEN)
by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) Today, on World Purple Day (which began in 2008 to increase awareness around epilepsy), we share a quote from Pulitzer Prize and…
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Public reviews: Malawians trash Fatsani
People who are watching Malawi’s debutant on Showmax, Fatsani, are struggling to finish watching it, calling it a masterclass on camera quality and soundtrack but trash on the rest. The movie which landed on Showmax a few days ago, created anticipation from the receiving end. On the contrary there
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Piracy is bad, artists can't enjoy their labour – Sukali
President of the Film Association of Malawi and Film Director Gift Sukali says piracy is bad in all angles considering that when work produced by artists is pirated, the creative professionals don’t get their deserved revenue from their work. Sukali who is also known as Sukez noted that artists and
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
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GWEN DERU TODAY… **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news! **THURSDAY NIGHT WORKOUTS with Live Females at the Blu Onyx. **DEAD BILLIONAIRES at the Nick. **EVERY THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR, 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the Kappa Komplex, 45 6th Avenue South. **KARAOKE, 5-9 p.m. at Courtyard Alabaster Bar and
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Film To Capture Story Behind Iconic Black Power Salute At 1968 Olympics
A film about the story behind the iconic Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics is in the works.
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It’s About Time! SWV To Receive A Biopic On Lifetime
The inspiring story of how Cheryl "Coko" Gamble, Tamara "Taj" George and Leanne "Lelee" Lyons came together to form the R&B trio known as SWV that's sold over 25 million records worldwide will now receive an official biopic on Lifetime Network.
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“Race: Bubba Wallace” and the Future of NASCAR | Post News Group
CHICAGO DEFENDER — 300 Entertainment, the label home of Megan Thee Stallion launched a content and film division, 300 Studios. 300 Studios is headed by Kevin Liles, who is chairman and CEO of both 300 Entertainment and Elektra Music Group, with former Viacom executives Kelly Griffin as head of
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CHADIAN FILMMAKER TAKES A STRONG STAND FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS
Global Information Network Mahamat-Saleh Haroun was seven years old when he first heard that a newborn baby was found dead in the trash. A few weeks later, another baby was similarly found. Tragically, this was nothing out of the ordinary in a repressive society that denied women the right to
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Netflix Greenlights Michelle Buteau Comedy Series ‘Survival of the Thickest’ [Details Inside] - The New York Beacon
Source: Netflix / Netflix Netflixgreenlights newcomedyseriesSurvival of the Thickeststarring Michelle Buteau based upon her acclaimed book of essays. The streaming platform ordered eight episodes of the upcomingseries. Netflix television executive, @JasmynBeKnowing, shared her excitement on
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Don Cheadle To Executive Produce Project About Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire
Don Cheadle is executive producing a project about Wall Street’s first Black millionaire.
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‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’: a masterful, mesmerizing retelling
'Themes of greed, deception and ruthlessness mirror the U.S.’s recent political spectrum and should enthrall audiences with its timeliness.' Source
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What To Watch: New To Netflix May 2022
Looking for a reason to keep your Netflix subscription? Click inside to see the new content that will be available on the streaming platform next month.
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Jada Pinkett Smith Said She ‘Never Wanted to be Married’ to Will Smith in Trending Video - The New York Beacon
Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty In a resurfaced clip fromRed Table Talk,Jada Pinkett Smithshed even more light onher curious relationship with her husband Will Smith. The video has come back to light followingWill’s open-hand slapping of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards. “We only
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Mary J. Blige Set To Produce Lifetime Film Inspired By Her Hit ‘Real Love’ - The New York Beacon
Source: Jamie McCarthy / Getty Mary J. Bligeis officially set to executive produce a film based on her classic single, “Real Love.” According toEntertainment Weekly, the R&B queen will executive produce a Lifetime coming-of-age drama entitledReal Love,a film inspired by the 1992 breakthrough
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