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Toni Vaz, the pioneering actress, stunt performer, and founder of the NAACP Image Awards, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 101 in Woodland Hills, California. Vaz, who broke barriers in Hollywood, was known for her daring stunt work, doubling for legendary actors such as Cicely Tyson, Eartha Kitt, and Juanita Moore. […]
Jonathan Majors’ film Magazine Dreams is set for release in early 2025 after being pulled from Disney’s film slate due to Majors’ legal issues. The bodybuilding drama, in which Majors plays the lead role of Killian Maddox, was acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment for domestic distribution. The film, originally praised at the Sundance Film Festival, had […]
In a statement from his son, Kelly Christoph er “K.C.” Amos. John Amos, star of Good Times, Roots, and Coming To America died of natural causes in Los Angeles. Amos died on Aug. 21 at the age of 84, the news was made public on Tuesday (Oct. 1) . “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with […]
The Little Theatre in Rochester, in collaboration with the Rochester Association of Black Journalists, screened the award-winning docu-drama “The Black Walnut” as part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The film highlights the impacts of prostate cancer, particularly focusing on the health disparities faced by Black men. After the screening, attendees participated in a panel discussion […]
Queen Latifah and her Flavor Unit Entertainment partner, Shakim Compere, are set to produce a biopic exploring her life and career. This film marks the first project in a collaboration with Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Jesse Collins Entertainment to create a series of biopics highlighting influential hip-hop artists. In a joint statement, Queen Latifah […]
The Netflix film Uglies explores a dystopian world where beauty is mandated by law, and teenagers must undergo surgery at 16 to conform to society’s standards. Starring Joey King as Tally, the film follows her as she navigates this oppressive system, ultimately questioning whether rebellion and self-acceptance are the true paths to freedom. Laverne Cox […]
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — has died. He was 93. His agent, Barry McPherson, confirmed Jones died Monday morning at home in New York’s […]
The new documentary ODB: A Tale of Two Dirtys offers an unprecedented look into the life of Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB), the legendary Wu-Tang Clan member known for his chaotic yet influential career. Directed by Sam and Jason Pollard, the film explores ODB’s life through the eyes of those who knew him best—his family. In […]
In her directorial debut, “Blink Twice,” Zoë Kravitz explores themes of power, trauma, and the dark realities of control. The film centers on Frida (played by Naomi Ackie), a young Black woman drawn into the orbit of Slater King (Channing Tatum), a billionaire tech mogul with a history of abusive behavior. As the story unfolds, […]
During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the “Saturday Night Special” rapper was asked about Snoop Dogg’s recent announcement that he’d like to produce a biopic on LL Cool J. “We’ve talked about it briefly but only under the condition that he actually plays me,” he told the reporter. “I need Snoop Dogg to be LL Cool […]