Spirit Awards 2013: David Oyelowo, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Lorraine Toussaint, Quvenzhané Wallis and Wendell Pierce Nominated
On the heels of her big win at Monday night’s Gotham Awards, Middle of Nowhere‘s Emayatzy Corinealdi and a few of her co-stars are among the nominees in top acting categories for the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Quvenzhané Wallis was also nominated for the top female acting prize for her leading role in Beasts of the Southern Wild.... Read More »
Gotham Awards: Emayatzy Corinealdi Wins Breakthrough Actor
The 22nd annual Gotham Independent Film Awards were held last night (Nov. 26) at Cipriani Wall Street and the top acting honor went to a black actress. Emayatzy Corinealdi won the Breakthrough Actor Award for her performance in Ava DuVernay’s Middle of Nowhere, a film about a married medical student who’s life is turned upside down when her husband... Read More »
Black James Bond? David Oyelowo Joins the Secret Service in ‘Complicit’ (Photos)
Move over, Idris! We may have found the black James Bond. While he’s not quite meeting with Bond executives, British actor David Oyelowo is rising to the occasion with a more public audition—filming a new telepic as a secret service agent in Guy Hibbert’s Complicit. Many Rivers Films announced last week that principal photography on the action thriller Complicit... Read More »
Don Cheadle is the man of the hour (Video)
Don Cheadle is a man of expensive taste. The actor flexed his modeling muscles during a cover shoot for The Hollywood Reporter magazine’s Watches supplement, wearing some of the world’s most exquisite timepieces. Some of the luxe watches previously seen on Showtime’s House of Lies—in which Cheadle was nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of a relentless management... Read More »
Lenny Kravitz set to play Marvin Gaye in Biopic
Lenny Kravitz has been tapped to play Marvin Gaye in a biopic about the legendary Motown singers’ last days, The Londoner has learned. Kravitz, who was last seen in The Hunger Games, will play a leading man for the first time if this project moves forward. The film, directed by British filmmaker Julien Temple, will center on “the final years... Read More »
A Special Message from Sharif Atkins (Video)
When asked by the leadership of Share Our Strength to support an effort to feed America’s youth, USA Network star Sharif Atkins (White Collar) knew exactly how he could assist, by producing a public service announcement that might inspire others to support this very important cause. With a simple belief that “No child should grow up hungry in America,” Share Our Strength’s No... Read More »
Chad Coleman to play Tyreese on ‘The Walking Dead’
Just two weeks after the untimely death of T Dog—formerly The Walking Dead‘s sole black male character—comes news of another black guy joining the fray. Chad Coleman has been cast to play Tyreese in the hit zombie series based on the comics created by Robert Kirkman, TVLine has confirmed. Tyreese was a central figure in the comics, and it... Read More »
‘Smash’ Season 2: First Look at Jennifer Hudson, Leslie Odom Jr., Sheryl Lee Ralph and Jesse L Martin in new preview
Hold the phone! NBC’s “Smash” is pulling out all the stops in a new first look video preview for it’s second season. From Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson in full-out glamour to new series regular Leslie Odomr Jr. revving up the drama—the new season looks sensational. Other new cast members introduced in the clip include Rent‘s Jesse L. Martin and... Read More »
NBC Sitcom Being Developed by Kenan Thompson
It looks as though hard work is about to pay off for a very deserving former child actor. It’s being reported that Kenan Thompson, who has worked on NBC’s SNL since 2003, is developing a sitcom for the network. The untitled project will center on Kenan Monroe, “a guy who moves from New York to his in-laws’ house in... Read More »
‘White House Down’: Jamie Foxx looks presidential in new images
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is a busy man these days. Official stills showing the actor playing a fictional US President in Roland Emmerich‘s upcoming action thriller White House Down have been released online. White House Down follows a Secret Service agent (Channing Tatum) tasked with saving the life of the U.S. President (Foxx) after the White House is overtaken... Read More »
Watch ‘Lenox Avenue’ Episode 2
The second episode of Lenox Ave sees Owen (Al Thompson) and Sellars (Dorian Missck) give advice to Vaughn (Ryan Vigilant) as he ponders his future with Francesca (Christina Marcelle). Owen explains his plans for Sellars’ wedding day. Get the behind the scene scoop here: LenoxAveSeries.com RELATED ARTICLES: Watch the First Episode of ‘Lenox Avenue’ Starring Dorian Missick and Al... Read More »
‘A Haunted House’: Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins and Cedric The Entertainer Featured in Official Movie Poster
The official poster for Michael Tiddes‘ A Haunted House has been released online via Fandango. The Marlon Wayans-led comedy, opening in theaters January 11th, is described as a spoof of all the “found-footage/documentary style” films released in recent years. The official synopsis reads: “In an outrageous send up of the Paranormal Activity movies, The Devil Inside and other “found... Read More »
Jamie Foxx Set to Host ‘SNL’ Dec. 8
Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is on the comeback trail. The former In Living Color star has signed on for a new television gig: Foxx has been tapped to host the late night sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live with special musical guest NeYo on Dec. 8. Foxx, who started out as a stand up comic, previously hosted Saturday Night... Read More »
Watch Maia Campbell on ‘Iyanla, Fix My Life’ (Full Episode)
Iyanla Vanzant heads to Los Angeles to support actress Maia Campbell, best known for her role as Tiffany in the ’90s hit TV show In the House, starring LL Cool J and Debbie Allen. Through the years, Maia has struggled with addiction and was publicly humiliated when shocking videos of her hit the Internet. After the show was canceled,... Read More »
David Oyelowo Featured in Vogue
David Oyelowo, who currently stars in Lincoln, is featured in Vogue‘s December issue. The article touches on many topics, but it mainly addresses the plight of being black in Hollywood and Oyelowo’s meteoric rise to fame. “As a black actor,” says British-born Oyelowo, “I have an allergic reaction to playing the obligatory est friend or the peripheral detective who... Read More »
‘Cotton Club Parade,’ Starring Joshua Henry and Glee’s Amber Riley, Opens at City Center
Joshua Henry joins Amber Riley (“Glee”), Jared Grimes and Adriane Lenox in New York City Center’s acclaimed production of Cotton Club Parade, returning for seven performances from November 14–18, 2012. (Mr. Henry replaces the previously announced Brandon Victor Dixon. Mr. Dixon is no longer available due to scheduling conflicts). Conceived by Jack Viertel and presented under the auspices of City Center’s Tony Award–winning Encores! series, Cotton Club Parade will once again be directed... Read More »
