First look images of Tyler Perry in ‘I, Alex Cross’
Tyler Perry is seen in the first official stills from the upcoming crime thriller “I, Alex Cross.” Based on the James Patterson novel series, Perry plays the title role of Alex Cross, a detective who searches for the person who murdered his wife. The role was originally played by veteran actor Morgan Freeman in the Patterson adaptations “Kiss the... Read More »
Audra McDonald wins Drama League award for Distinguished Performance in ‘Porgy and Bess’
Audra McDonald took home the top acting honor earlier today at the 78th Annual Drama League Awards ceremony, where she was presented with the Distinguished Performance award for her role in The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. The actress beat out both male and female nominees, including Angela Bassett, Samuel L. Jackson, Blair Underwood, and co-star Norm Lewis for the... Read More »
Anthony Mackie in talks to play FBI agent in ‘Runner Runner’
Anthony Mackie is reportedly in negotiations to join Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck in an online gambling thriller titled Runner Runner. The pic, directed by Brad Furman, will center on a college student (Timberlake) who is swindled out of his tuition money while playing an online poker game. When he tracks down the owner (Affleck), he becomes involved in... Read More »
LisaRaye McCoy reveals reason why Stacey Dash left ‘Single Ladies’
In next week’s issue of JET magazine, ‘Single Ladies’ star LisaRaye McCoy sheds light on some of the real reasons behind former co-star Stacey Dash‘s shocking departure from the show after only one season. On moving on without Dash… “Believe me I wish things had worked out because I thought Stacey and I were great together. She was my... Read More »
Watch Zoe Saldana in ‘The Words’ trailer
The new trailer for the literary drama The Words has finally debuted online. Zoe Saldana stars as the love interest of a troubled writer (played by Bradley Cooper) who must pay the price after stealing another writer’s story. The actors started dating shortly after working together on this project. So, it’s pretty safe to assume the chemistry between them... Read More »
First look images of Jackie Robinson biopic ’42′ starring Chadwick Boseman and Nicole Beharie
New first look images from the upcoming Jackie Robinson biopic 42 have emerged online from The Birmingham News via Shadow and Act. The film is currently shooting at Birmhingham’s Rickwood Field, and will chronicle the early years of Robinson’s groundbreaking journey as the first African-American to enter the Major League. Chadwick Boseman, who played Floyd Little in “The Express,”... Read More »
Michael K. Williams talks Ol’ Dirty Bastard role (Video)
Michael K Williams sat down with MTV to discuss his upcoming portrayal of late rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard (born Russell Tyrone Jones) in the new indie pic Dirty White Boy. When speaking of his preparation for the role, Williams had a lot to say. “I had the pleasure of meeting his beautiful mother, Ms. Cherry. We sat down for,... Read More »
Tia Mowry Quits B.E.T’s ‘The Game,’ Pooch Hall on the fence
Tia Mowry-Hardrict has announced on twitter that she will not return for season 6 of the hit BET series The Game. “Just wanted to let all my fans know that I will not be returning to The Game for season 6,” tweeted Mowry. “It was an incredible run and I had lots of fun.” Meanwhile, co-star Pooch Hall, who recently... Read More »
Watch a preview of new ABC drama series ’666 Park Avenue’ featuring Vanessa L. Williams
As we reported last year, Vanessa Williams signed a talent holding deal with ABC Studios. So, it comes as no surprise that we get to see footage from the former Desperate Housewives star’s new show just days after her last one went off air. The actress has been on an ABC primetime series for seven consecutive seasons, including her... Read More »
Meet the cast of ‘Under One Roof’ (Video)
Following our initial story on the upcoming independent comedy pilot Under One Roof, we take a closer look at the full cast of this promising endeavor. The sitcom, which is currently raising funds on Indiegogo, will be filmed at multiple locations in New Orleans starting on May 23rd. The show will center on a divorced, recently unemployed single mom... Read More »
Idris Elba confirmed for ‘Thor 2′
Idris Elba has confimed he will return for the follow up to Thor in an interview with Collider. “I’m going to do Thor after I play Mandela ,” Elba told Collider. The actor also revealed where he would like to see his character go in the upcoming film. “I’d just like to get to know him... Read More »
Amaury Nolasco, Megalyn Echikunwoke Join ‘Die Hard’ Sequel
Dominican actor Amaury Nolasco and Nigerian actress Megalyn Echikunwoke are set to appear alongside Bruce Willis in A Good Day To Die Hard, reports Variety. The film follows the legendary action hero John McClane as he travels to Russia to break his son out of prison. According to Cinema Blend, Echikuwoke’s role is being kept under wraps. However, Nolasco... Read More »
Jesse Williams in talks for ‘The Butler,’ petition started for ‘Hunger Games’ sequel casting
Jesse Williams is currently in talks for a role in Lee Daniels‘ period drama The Butler. The film centers Eugene Allen (Forest Whitaker), a severant who started working at the White House in 1952 and went on to serve eight presidents. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Allen was said to have ”a unique front-row seat as political and racial history were being... Read More »
First look at Meagan Good’s ‘Infamous,’ Giancarlo Esposito’s ‘Revolution,’ and Phylicia Rashad’s ‘Do No Harm’ (Video)
Infamous Meagan Good plays a detective who returns undercover to the home of the wealthy family where she grew up to investigate the murder of a friend. Laz Alonso, who was recently killed off of Breakout Kings, will star oppositie Good as the detective who recruits her for the job. Do No Harm Kohl has a secret: He’s managed... Read More »
‘Madea’s Witness Protection’ poster hits the web
Tyler Perry returns as America’s favorite ghetto, gun-toting grandma in the official poster for Madea’s Witness Protection. The film centers on a white family who are sent to live with Madea in Atlanta after they enter into a witness protection program. Even though this film attempts to appeal to a different demographic, some of our favorite black sitcom actors... Read More »
Meet the men of ‘Single Ladies’ season 2 (Video)
A new video highlighting the male talents of the hit VH1 series Single Ladies has emerged online. Some of the male actors to appear on the new season include DB Woodside, Terrell Tilford, Travis Winfrey, Rick Fox, Romeo Miller, T.I. Harris, Finesse Mitchell, Tank, Wiliam Levy, and Ricky Whittle. While the video highlights the male actors, we also get... Read More »
‘Under One Roof’: Help jumpstart a black sitcom
Ever heard of crowdfunding? It’s a new way for filmmakers and show creators to raise money and get their projects made. Actress and producer Jaqueline Fleming, who played Terrence Howard‘s wife in The Ledge, is using this avenue to launch a new half-hour family sitcom called Under One Roof. The show will center on a divorced, recently unemployed single... Read More »
