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Sam Wrench, director of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, has been chosen to direct the upcoming remake of The Bodyguard for Warner Bros., according to The Hollywood Reporter. The reimagining of the 1992 classic starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner is still in early stages, with casting yet to be announced. Jonathan Abrams is writing the new script, following […]
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Lizzo will portray trailblazing guitarist and gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a new biopic from Amazon MGM Studios. Titled Rosetta, the film will explore Tharpe’s influence on rock music and her struggles as a queer Black woman in mid-century America. Lizzo, who is also a producer, has long advocated for the story to be […]
Tyler Perry is launching the Dream Collective, a new initiative to support aspiring filmmakers from marginalized backgrounds. Beginning April 17, the multi-phase program will guide selected applicants through mentorship, virtual training, and hands-on film development. Five grand prize winners will receive $30,000 and a chance to produce their short films at Tyler Perry Studios in […]
YouTube hit a record 11.6% of all TV viewing in February, according to the latest edition of Nielsen‘s Media Distributor Gauge Report. That put the Google-owned video giant in the No. 1 spot, ahead of Disney. The 11.6% stat had been released as part of a prior February recap by Nielsen, but Tuesday’s rankings measure viewing by […]
“Wicked’s” Paul Tazewell has made Oscars history by becoming the first Black man to win for best costume design. Tazewell, a previous nominee for “West Side Story,” already has an Emmy award (“The Wiz Live”) and Tony award (“Hamilton”) under his belt. He triumphed over fellow costume designers: Arianne Phillips (“A Complete Unknown”), Linda Muir (“Nosferatu”), Lisy Christl (“Conclave”) and […]
While accepting her first Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in Emilia Pérez, a tearful Zoe Saldaña talked about her family, many of whom were in the room at the Dolby. Saldaña, who called out her mother right as she got to the microphone, said in her speech, “I am a proud child of immigrant parents, […]
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated Black talent with historic wins and unforgettable performances. While few Oscars were awarded to Black entertainers, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah made a lasting impact on stage. Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, […]
Gerald McBride has been in the radio business for 45 years. He recently added the title filmmaker to his resume. McBride, the host of an R&B syndicated radio show that airs Saturday nights on WDKX, is bringing The Rhythm movie to Rochester beginning this Friday. Set in Detroit, the movie is about an underdog ice […]
The NAACP has announced that the legendary Wayans family will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame during the 56th NAACP Image Awards on February 22, 2025. This honor recognizes pioneers in their fields whose influence has shaped the entertainment industry for generations. Known for revolutionizing comedy and breaking barriers for Black […]
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