Blaxploitation Clip: The Man (1972, starring James Earl Jones, Janet MacLachlan, Robert DoQui) Decades before the election of Barack Obama, we saw exactly what would happen if a Black man became president. Congress immediately tries to limit his presidential powers and stop him from doing anything meaningful. He’s consistently put in the awkward position of […]
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Dev Patel Stars As A ‘John Wick’-Like Fighter In His Directorial Debut, ‘Monkey Man,’ Produced By Jordan Peele
Last year, after John Wick “retired,” it seemed like we would be left without a rugged hitman to cheer on, despite his overly violent ways. Luckily, Dev Patel decided to jump in and fill the Wick-shaped hole in our hearts with his new movie Monkey Man by knocking the lights out of everyone around him. […]
Read MoreJordan Peele’s Upcoming Sports Horror Movie ‘Goat’ Will Feature Marlon Wayans
NewsOne Featured Video Source: Tommaso Boddi/Golden Globes 2024 / Getty Marlon Wayans will star in a sports horror movie under Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw banner. The upcoming film, Goat, follows “the greatest of all time” athlete. Wayans will star in the film and Justin Tipping (“Black Monday,” Nani) is on board to direct. […]
Read MoreAside from Steve Harvey and Cedric, Here are Other Black Celebrity Bromances in Hollywood
Michael B. Jordan & Steelo Brim Photo: Getty Images (Getty Images) Michael B. Jordan might be the bigger celebrity between the two, but he’s always seen hanging out with his long-time friend Steelo Brim, who’s a regular on the MTV show, Ridiculousness.
Read MoreThree Things You Might See in Jordan Peele’s New Movie
We’re fascinated by anything Jordan Peele does. He always has an interesting story to tell in a completely fresh, unexpected way. Alongside Keegan Michael Key, “Key & Peele” was one of the most inventive sketch comedy series of all time. The Roots’ Black Thought On Befriending Questlove & Classmates Boyz II Men & Others In […]
Read MoreJordan Peele Is ‘Psyched’ About His Next Movie, Which Might Be His Favorite
Last Spring, Universal Pictures announced that Jordan Peele‘s newest flick would arrive in time for Christmas 2024, and while that might not be happening, Peele has confirmed that a new movie is on the way…at some point. But it will be worth the wait, and the director says it has the possibility of being his […]
Read MoreAnother one Gone: Iconic Black Actor and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Star Dies
We’ve lost another iconic Black actor whose award-winning roles have helped increase Black representation in film. According to a Deadline report, two-time Emmy-winner André Braugher died Monday at age 61 after a brief illness. LL Cool J and Queen Latifah in A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop Is On TV This Week […]
Read MoreBlack Celebs Who Recently Received Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Melba Moore speech at her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony If you’re not in the business, or follow these sort of things closely, you may not know that getting a star on the walk of fame costs $75,000. Most of the time, that fee is paid by a production company or movie studio. Sometimes […]
Read MoreScary Ass Books By Black Authors That Are Perfect for Halloween
Photo: Rockaa (Getty Images) Real life can be scary enough. But when it gets close to Halloween, there’s nothing I love more than escaping into a spine-tingling horror novel. I know, weird, right? Advertisement If you’re looking for a spooky story to sink your teeth into this Halloween, check out some of these haunting novels […]
Read MoreCelebrate Halloween With the Scariest Black Movies And TV Series
HIS HOUSE | Official Trailer | Netflix His House takes the audience through so many emotions, you don’t even process them all until after the movie is over. Yes, it’s scary, but there’s also grief, frustration, anger, heartbreak and relief. Wunmi Mosaku and Sope Dirisu are effortless as they brilliantly move between all of these […]
Read MoreLater Kardashians, These Black IT Girls Are Today’s Trendsetters and Icons
Photo: Marc Piasecki / Contributor (Getty Images), Arnold Turner / Stringer (Getty Images), picture alliance / Contributor (Getty Images) The Kardashians are known for being famous for doing nothing, but that can’t be the case if you are Black. The young women spotlighted here have made strides in their respective fields as athletes, influencers, musicians, […]
Read MoreHave No Fear: Scary Movies for People Who Hate Horror
Scary Movie | Official Trailer (HD) – Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, Shannon Elizabeth | MIRAMAX The Wayans aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. However, the first Scary Movie is a fun take on the horror craze of the late ‘90s/early 2000s. It highlighted the inherent comedy in horror and made it OK to laugh at the […]
Read MoreCould These Actors Be the ‘Next Idris Elba?’
Idris Elba attends the 2023 Met Gala on May 01, 2023 in New York City.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic (Getty Images) I know, I know: Idris Elba is still out here killing the game, saving the world, kicking ass and taking names. Trust me, I’m well aware (and a fan of everytime he does it). But it’s […]
Read MoreMore of the New Black “It Girls” To Watch and Know
Photo: Tommaso Boddi / Stringer (Getty Images), Gotham / Contributor (Getty Images), Mike Coppola / Staff (Getty Images) Many of these women have made strides in their respective fields as athletes, influencers, musicians, models, and more, and we’re here to show a spotlight. These ladies are not only drop-dead gorgeous, but they’re also intelligent, using […]
Read MoreOctober 2023 Books By Black Authors I Can’t Wait to Read
Image: Amazon.com When it was first released in 1994, “Iced” was a powerful warning about the dangers of drug addiction that Maya Angelou called a “powerhouse.” Now, 30 years later, a special anniversary paperback edition is still as powerful and relevant as ever. The book tells the story of Cornelius Washington, a young, ambitious upper-middle-class […]
Read MoreYou’ll Never Guess Who Almost Starred in Jordan Peele’s Get Out
Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi attends Critics Choice Association’s 5th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television on December 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Frazer Harrison for Critics Choice Association (Getty Images) You know those episodes in cartoons where they’d show how differently a character’s life would turn out had they made one different decision? […]
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