Watch Karen Aldridge, Rotimi Akinosho in ‘Boss’
The drama follows Chicago Mayor Tom Kane (Kelsey Grammer) as he deals with his most recent issue: being diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disorder. The series also stars Karen Aldridge as his doctor, and Rotimi Akinosho as the bad boy love interest of his estranged daughter. Watch the full first episode below. “Boss” airs Fridays at 10pm EST on... Read More »
‘Think Like A Man’ Movie Poster Revealed
The official poster for Sony Pictures’ “Think Like A Man” has finally hit the internet. The poster features leading cast members Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy, Taraji P Henson, Romany Malco, Meagan Good, Kevin Hart, Terrence J., and Regina Hall. PHOTOS: Behind The Scenes of ‘Think Like A Man’ The film, which is based on Steve Harvey‘s best selling book... Read More »
Collins Pennie, Yaya DaCosta Attend ‘In Time’ Hollywood Premiere (Photos/Videos)
Collins Pennie, Yaya DaCosta, and other stars of Twentieth Century Fox’s In Time attended the Hollywood premiere event on Thursday, Oct 20. at the Regency Village theater. The event featured a red carpet full of brilliantly dressed up-and -coming stars. Pennie plays Timekeeper Jaeger, an officer of the law hunting down Justin Timberlake‘s elusive character. DaCosta seems to have... Read More »
Watch Russell Hornsby in First 20 Mins of ‘Grimm’
Watch an extended preview of NBC’s “Grimm,” a supernatural drama series starring Russell Hornsby. Hornsby nails his role in the first 20 minutes of the drama series. While we are excited about this series, others aren’t so enthusiastic. The show was called out for giving Hornsby the BBF role. “There’s the sidekick best black friend, whose entire purpose seems... Read More »
Chris Rock, Lamman Rucker, Tyler Perry Attend The 2nd Annual Triumph Awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Perry has gotten plenty of criticism from some who feel his popular movies don’t reflect well on the black community. But Al Sharpton says Perry’s critics are “proper Negroes” who don’t understand regular black folk. Sharpton’s National Action Network honored the filmmaker Wednesday night in New York City at its second annual Triumph Awards... Read More »
Jurnee Smollett Lands Lead Role in Tyler Perry’s ‘The Marriage Counselor’
Jurnee Smollett has landed the lead role in director Tyler Perry‘s new film “The Marriage Counselor.” The film is based on Perry’s 2008 stage play of the same name. According to Variety, “Smollett will play Judith, a newlywed marriage counselor who gives great relationship advice but finds it difficult to address issues within her own marriage.” Although no other... Read More »
Elvis Nolasco Joins Spike Lee’s ‘Da Brick’
Elvis Nolasco joins the cast of Spike Lee‘s new HBO series Da Brick as a series regular. Lee and Mike Tyson are teaming up with “Entourage” creator and HBO show creator Doug Ellin for a new series set in Newark based on Tyson’s early life growing up in the projects. Elvis is cast in the role called, “Hector Acevedo... Read More »
Todd Bridges Set to Appear in Adam Sandler Film
(Todd Bridges on set of ‘I Hate You, Dad!”) Todd Bridges is set to star alongside Adam Sandler in Columbia Pictures’ new comedy film That’s My Boy (formerly I Hate You, Dad!). The “Different Strokes” star shot his scenes earlier this year in Massachusetts. The film stars Sandler and Andy Samberg as a father and son who begin fighting when... Read More »
Why Are Black British Actors So Popular? [Video]
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje sat down with The Urban Daily to discuss the rise in popularity of black British actors. We’ve noticed a lot of meaty roles are being given to black actors of European nationality. David Oyelowo will star as Tuskegee airman Joe ‘Lightning’ Little in the upcoming blockbuster “Red Tails.” The British actor has also snagged a lead role... Read More »
Michael B Jordan Stars in ‘Chronicle’ Trailer
Michael B Jordan (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”) appears in a new trailer for the Twentieth Century Fox’s new supernatural drama Chronicle. Jordan plays a teenager who acquires superpowers while stumbling across something incredible in the woods. Alex Russell, Dane Dehaan, and Michael Kelly co-star. Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond... Read More »
‘Sparkle’: Mike Epps Twitpics from Set (PHOTO)
Mike Epps tweeted a picture of him in his vintage 60s’ costume from the Detroit set of his new film ‘Sparkle.’ RELATED ARTICLES: First Look: ‘Sparkle’ Cast Rehearsal Meeting ‘Sparkle’: Omari Hardwick, Tika Sumpter, Carmen Ejogo, and Cee Lo Green Join Cast Whitney Houston May Join Jordin Sparks, Mike Epps in ‘Sparkle’ Remake Derek Luke Cast as Male Lead... Read More »
‘Oklahoma!’: Watch the stunning new trailer featuring an all-black cast
Oh joy! A stunning new trailer for the all-black Oklahoma! was released recently. The play has been extended through November 6 at the Portland Center Stage in Portland, Oregon. Get your tickets here. “Things are changing. The country is changing. Gotta change with it.” —Curly Those words express familiar sentiments often heard these days, but are spoken in this... Read More »
‘Soul Food’ May Return To Television
According to Mediabistro’s FishbowlLA, a source close to Twentieth Century Fox has revealed the studio is planning to revive the hit television series Soul Food. Fox is planning on revamping the drama series for a new generation. The series, based on the original 1997 film of the same name, centered around the Josephs, an African-American family living in Chicago.... Read More »
The Cast of Spike Lee’s ‘Da Brick’ Attend 2011 Urbanworld Film Festival (PHOTO)
(L to R: Kamahl “Naiqui” Palmer, John Boyega, Director Spike Lee, and Julito McCullum) The cast of Spike Lee‘s forthcoming HBO Series ‘Da Brick’ attended the Urbanworld Film Festival last moth. Will you be watching? RELATED ARTICLES: Meet The Cast Of Spike Lee’s ‘Da Brick’ Read More »
Watch ‘Red Tails’ Trailer No. 3, In Theaters Jan. 20
A new trailer for the Tuskegee Airmen film ‘Red Tails’ has debuted online. It’s slightly different from the second trailer. The editors cut most of the sentimental talk from Terrence Howard‘s character and left only the action. The film stars Howard, David Oyelowo, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nate Parker, Marcus T. Paulk, Andrew Royo, Neyo, Tristan Wilds, Kevin Phillips, Michael... Read More »
Sanaa Lathan Covers Upscale Magazine Nov 2011
Sanaa Lathan covers the November 2011 issue of Upscale magazine. In the cover story, entitled “Primetime,” Lathan dishes on everything we’ve been dying to know about her. The actress discusses her family, children, upcoming projects, relationship status, and her singing abilities in the very candid interview. “We fell in love with her in ‘Love & Basketball’ and admired her... Read More »
