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Buckle Up: Alice Walker, Tracy Chapman and the Messiest Black Love Story Never Told

The messiest (alleged) Black love story on the internet is making rounds once again. ‘The Color Purple’s’ Coleman Domingo, Corey Hawkins & Blitz Bazawule On What God Has Done For Them Off English A new generation of souls is learning about the two-year love affair of author Alice Walker and singer Tracy Chapman, thanks to […]

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Denzel Washington & Spike Lee Will Reunite For The First Time Since 2006’s ‘Inside Man’

NewsOne Featured Video Source: Allen Berezovsky / Getty Denzel Washington and Spike Lee will reunite for the first time since the 2006 crime thriller film Inside Man. They are bringing Japanese filmmaker and painter, Akira Kurosawa’s film to a new audience. Read more details about Washington and Lee’s reunion project inside. Variety shared that dynamic […]

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Here’s the Info on Denzel Washington And Spike Lee’s Fifth Film

Photo: Erik Voake (Getty Images) Two of our faves — and the best to ever do it — are teaming up again for yet another classic film. Denzel Washington and Spike Lee are creating their own English language adaptation of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa crime film “High and Low.” Carla Hall Related To Danny Glover? […]

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Terence Blanchard And The NY Philharmonic Brought Spike Lee Scores To Life At Lincoln Center

NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE Source: Lawrence Sumulong / © Lincoln Center As we collectively cap off the first week of Black History Month as a community, it’s important to realize just how deep our culture really runs. From music to movies and everything in between, we have made substantial strides in virtually all areas of […]

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The Evolution of Issa Rae

AWKWARD Black Girl | “The Stop Sign” [S. 1, Ep. 1] The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl was a comedy web series that began in 2011 on Youtube about a Black girl who went by “J.”The show follows J who awkwardly navigates the corporate world, relationships, and all of life’s uncomfortable moments. In 2016, it […]

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The Evolution of Colman Domingo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Colman Domingo, Oprah Winfrey and Blitz Bazawule attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros.’ “The Color Purple” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 06, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Eric Charbonneau (Getty Images) “The Color Purple” is another can’t miss addition to his acting resume. […]

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The Criticism Surrounding the NY Mayor’s Wardrobe Seems Nothing Short Of Racist—Just Ask Al Sharpton

Photo: Spencer Platt (Getty Images) There are a lot of reasons to criticize New York City Mayor Eric Adams—but his wardrobe really shouldn’t isn’t one of them—according to Civil Rights leader Al Sharpton. AME Pastor Who Protested Biden Connects Gaza & Palestine Solidarity To The Black Church & Struggle Off English A new story in […]

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‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’: 5 Other ‘80s Movie Sequels We Don’t Want, And One We Desperately Need

With “The Color Purple” receiving awards buzz, a “Back to the Future” musical on Broadway and the teaser trailer debut for “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”—the fourth film in the franchise—it seems like ‘80s nostalgia is sweeping through Hollywood. Craig Robinson Shares What’s Most Memorable About Seth Rogen, New Show ‘Killing It’ Off English Premiering […]

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‘The American Society of Magical Negroes,’ Got People Feeling All Kind of Ways

Last week, the trailer for the upcoming film “The American Society of Magical Negroes” was released, and many Black and white folks were confused about whom the film’s audience is supposed to be. “Married to Real Estate” Hosts On Season 3, Homeownership Advice & Balancing Work and Love Off English Many thought the “The American […]

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The Freshest Jordans of All Time

Photo: Otto Greule Jr. /Allsport (Getty Images) Michael Jordan has the freshest kicks of all time, and it’s not even a debate. The fact that singers, rappers, actors, athletes, and sneakerheads still wear them nearly 20 years after Jordan last played in an NBA game speaks to how much people love them. Advertisement Even Spike […]

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You Won’t Believe Where These Custom-Made, $10K Jordans Were Found

Y’all have seen the 2003 movie, “Holes,” right? You know, the film where Stanley Yelnats IV (Shia LaBeouf) has to spend time at a juvenile detention camp because he was wrongfully convicted of stealing some expensive shoes from a homeless shelter? Review: Carol’s Daughter Born To Repair Hair Care Products Off English Now imagine that […]

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20 Black Shows That Got Cancelled Too Soon

Screenshot: AppleTV+ It seems like every other week, we’re getting news of one of our favorite shows saying sayonara to our small screens thanks to mergers or budget cuts or any number of reasons (looking at you, specifically Truth Be Told, Love Life and 61st Street). This not only makes for upset fans who already […]

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DIY Halloween Costumes You Can Have Delivered at Your Door ASAP

Photo: Amazon.com So you waited until the last minute, and now you have nothing to wear to your Halloween party. Don’t panic, we’re here to help. Some of the best (and easiest) costumes are made with a little imagination and a few simple items you might already have in your closet. And even if you […]

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Spike Lee Loves Christopher Nolan But He Has One Big Thing To Say About ‘Oppenheimer’

In the age of franchises, it’s a big deal that Oppenheimer — an original movie that probably won’t have a sequel — has gobbled up so much cash. Not that it hasn’t inspired controversy. Big as the “Barbenheimer” memes have been, they’ve been met with (very, very understandable) coldness from those in Japan. Even Spike […]

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Brooklyn Museum’s New Spike Lee Exhibit Opens In Filmmaker’s Hometown

NewsOne Featured Video CLOSE Source: Courtesy / Brooklyn Museum The Brooklyn Museum debuts “Spike Lee: Creative Sources” exhibition opening this month. The opening welcomed VIP guests like Laurence Fishburne, Bill Bradley and Don Lemon. The exhibit will officially open on Saturday and run through Feb. 4, 2024. “Spike Lee: Creative Sources” offers a rare glimpse […]

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Spike Lee Had Nice Things To Say About Roger Ebert (And Not-So-Nice Things About The ‘Motherf*ckers’ Who Thought ‘Do The Right Thing’ Would Lead To Riots)

Spike Lee remembers the reviews for Do the Right Thing, both good and bad. While accepting the Ebert Director Award at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival this weekend, the director gave special acknowledgement to late movie critic Roger Ebert and his wife, Chaz, who presented the award with Moonlight filmmaker Barry Jenkins. “Your husband […]

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