Jennifer Lopez is producing another television project. This week, Variety revealed the multi-talented actress, singer, dancer, and entrepreneur is executive producing a new legal drama for CBS. Her production company, Nuyorican Productions, is teaming up with Royal Pains alum Michael Rauch on the project. The show centers around identical twin brothers who are complete opposites. While […]
Mike Epps and Tip “T.I.” Harris are co-starring in and producing a new comedy The Trap. Chris Robinson is on board to direct while Epps and Harris and play brothers in the film, which is centered around a restaurant. Queen Latifah also serves as a producer through her Flavor Unit Entertainment company with Shakim Compere. They hope […]
On August 19, Samsung announced it would be closing its Milk Music streaming service on September 22. Samsung told current users to switch to Slacker, which has been powering Milk since its launch. The company said: We have made the strategic decision to invest in a partner model focused on seamlessly integrating the best music services available today […]
On Thursday, August 11, a former Warner Bros. employee published an open letter to the company’s CEO Kevin Tsujihara about “layoffs, Zack Snyder and donuts.” The employee complained that Suicide Squad was really bad and commented on the studio’s recent “failures,” including Adam Sandler‘s Blended, Clint Eastwood’s Jersey Boys, Edge of Tomorrow, Man From UNCLE and The Hobbit Trilogy. The employee also took shots […]
Ice Cube’s son O’Shea Jackson Jr. has booked a new gig. He impressed the world when he played his father in Oscar-winning film Straight Outta Compton. Now he will play Aubrey Plaza’s love interest in indie film Ingrid Goes West. The dark comedy also stars Elizabeth Olsen, Wyatt Russell and Billy Magnussen. The film tells the […]
On August 4, Variety announced a Divergent television series is in the works. Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer and TV Group Chair Kevin Beggs said the studio will produce a TV movie that would lead into a first season of 10 to 13 episodes. If they do well, the series could expand to multiple seasons. “There’s a tremendous […]
This week, Variety revealed that Maya Rudolph will star in New Line’s college comedy Life of the Party. She will play the neurotic best friend of Melissa McCarthy’s character. The film will be directed by McCarthy’s husband actor/director Ben Falcone. Ben and Melissa previously worked together on 2014 comedy Tammy and The Boss, which came out this […]
On July 29, Variety revealed legendary actor Morgan Freeman is in talks to star in Disney’s upcoming live-action film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms. Misty Copeland will star in the film with Twilight alum Mackenzie Foy. Lasse Hallström will direct the film with a script written by Ashleigh Powell. The original Nutcracker story was released in […]
Season 6 of FX’s American Horror Story has been shrouded in mystery. Last season fans saw Lady Gaga and Angela Bassett slay as vampires in AHS: Hotel. This season it seems like there will be references to The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Variety unveiled all of the teasers yesterday [Friday, July 29]. In the first teaser, which was released […]
Rihanna’s acting career is heating up. In addition to starring in Luc Besson’s Valerian, A&E revealed that the songstress will be appearing in the fifth and final season of Bates Motel. The news was announced yesterday [Friday, July 22] at San Diego Comic Con. The show, which also stars Vera Farmiga, is loosely based on Psycho. RiRi […]
On Friday [July 15], Armando Christian Pérez aka Pitbull aka Mr. World Wide received a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Notables who came to support their friend included Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, Tony Robbins and Lil Jon. Pitbull’s star is located on Celia Cruz Square. This is significant because Cruz is one of his idols. The mega […]
July 8 marked the 20th anniversary of the UK release of the Spice Girls‘ hit debut single, “Wannabe.” To commemorate the special event, Melanie “Mel B” Brown (Scary Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) posted a YouTube video which hinted at a potential reunion for the group. They invited all of their […]
On Sunday [July 10] HBO’s latest limited series The Night Of will debut. The creators of this eight-part mini-series are Richard Price (writer on The Wire) and Steven Zaillian (writer of Schindler’s List, American Gangster, Gangs of New York). UK actor/rapper Riz Ahmed plays Naz, a Pakistani-American student from Jackson Heights, Queens. His father is a cab […]
This week, Variety revealed that comedian Kevin Hart will be recruiting talent for his new video-on-demand channel, Laugh Out Loud. Hart is headed to Montreal, Canada to connect with emerging talent at the Just For Laughs Festival. A select group of creators will be able to pitch their best short-form comedy ideas to Hart directly. If he […]
This week, Lionsgate bought premium cable network Starz for $4.4 billion in cash and stock. Starz currently boasts buzzy shows like Power, Survivor’s Remorse and Outlander. “This transaction unites two companies with strong brands, complementary assets and leading positions within our industry. We expect the acquisition to be highly accretive, generate significant synergies and create a […]
The BET Awards air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, June 26. The star studded is hosted by Black-ish stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross. Young Thug, Jennifer Hudson, Erykah Badu, French Montana, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Tori Kelly, Beyoncé signees Chloe X Halle and Bilal, Bryson Tiller, Usher, Desiigner, Future, Janelle Monae, Alicia Keys, Maxwell, Sheila E. and The […]
This week, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg launched an inspiring new campaign with the help of some very influential friends. The “Together Women Can” initiative is a campaign which encourages women to be allies in the workplace. Sandberg said, “When two men disagree at work, it’s a disagreement. When two women disagree, it’s greatly exaggerated. It’s […]
This week, two Empire figures dominated the headlines. On Wednesday, Taraji P. Henson was honored at Women in Film’s Crystal + Lucy Awards. The actress received the Lucy Award from Fox’s Dana Walden. The awards event is meant to shine a light on equal pay and opportunities for women in Hollywood. In her acceptance speech Henson, spoke about […]
This week, Variety revealed Lady Gaga is in talks to star in Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born remake. Gaga will likely play the role of Esther Blodgett (a.k.a. Vicki Lester). Beyoncé had been attached to play the part for years. The film marks Cooper’s directorial debut. He will also star in it and produce it via […]
The 70th Annual Tony Awards will air live from the Beacon Theater in New York City on Sunday, June 12, 2016. The show will be hosted by Tony Award winner James Corden (probably best known for his late night show and über viral “Carpool Karaoke” segments). Hip Hop musical Hamilton is nominated for a groundbreaking 16 […]
This week, Deadline revealed Queen Latifah and Jada Pinkett Smith are starring in director Malcolm D. Lee’s latest project, Girl Trip. They are joining previously announced lead Regina Hall. This particular casting announcement is momentous because it marks the first time Latifah and Pinkett Smith will work together onscreen since F. Gary Gray’s 1996 cult classic, Set it Off. The entertainment moguls recently participated […]
On June 9, Marvin Gaye and Nile Rodgers will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Established in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) celebrates musical pioneers. Gaye, who is being inducted posthumously, helped shape the sound of Motown. His major hits include “What’s Going On,” “Let’s Get It On” and “Sexual Healing,” which won two […]
On June 9, Marvin Gaye and Nile Rodgers will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. Established in 1969, the Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) celebrates musical pioneers. Gaye, who is being inducted posthumously, helped shape the sound of Motown. His major hits include “What’s Going On,” “Let’s Get It On” and “Sexual Healing,” which won two […]
Ludacris and Ciara host the 2016 Billboard Music Awards live from the T-Mobile Arena Sunday, May 22 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The show showcases and celebrates this year’s most prolific musicians. Priyanka Chopra, Laverne Cox, Mark Cuban, Halsey, Heidi Klum, Kelly Rowland, Seal, Tyrese, and Zendaya serve as presenters this year. Justin Bieber, Celine Dion (Icon Award recipient), DNCE, The […]
This week, Fox unveiled the first trailer for Lee Daniels‘ highly anticipated new show. Co-created with Tom Donaghy (best known for The Whole Truth), Star tells the story of three talented singers who hope to hit it big. Newcomers Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny and Brittany O’Grady play the girl group members in the Atlanta set show. Viewers can watch […]
On Friday [May 13], Universal announced road-trip comedy Girl Trip starring Regina Hall will be released on August 11, 2017. The film follows four lifelong friends traveling to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival. The project will be directed by Malcolm D. Lee who is best known for The Best Man franchise. His most recent film Barbershop: […]
Cannes Film Festival was abuzz on Friday [May 13] for all the wrong reasons. Legendary singer/songwriter Dionne Warwick hosted a press conference to announce a new biopic about her life. LeToya Luckett is confirmed to play Warwick in the film, but is it was Lady Gaga’s involvement that caused quite a stir. Warwick and her producers said that […]
On Friday, May 6, Variety reported in addition to starring as Batman, Ben Affleck is also executive producing Justice League: Part One. As Executive Producer, Affleck is working with director Zack Snyder and writer Chris Terrio on the script. He will also weigh in on post-production. Batman v Superman starring Affleck received mixed reviews yet has grossed $865 million worldwide since its […]
On Thursday, April 28, Variety revealed actress Viola Davis signed an overall deal with ABC Studios and ABC Signature Studios. Earlier this week, the network’s other leading lady, Kerry Washington, announced a similar deal. Davis and her husband, actor Julius Tennon, will develop new projects for ABC’s broadcast, cable, and streaming services through their company, JuVee Productions. “We started JuVee because we […]
Legendary actor Sylvester Stallone is headed to the small screen for the first time in his career. On Thursday [April 28] Deadline revealed he will play the lead role of mob boss Raymonde Aprile in a new show called Omerta. It is based on The Godfather author Mario Puzo‘s last novel. The show will be directed by Antoine […]
According to AdWeek, Russell Simmons launched a new creative agency called ADHD, an in-house creative unit of All Def Digital (ADD). ADHD hopes to help brands connect with young audiences in new, innovative ways. He believes his agency will help brands and Hollywood understand the diverse Hip Hop audience. Simmons told AdWeek: The idea was, if […]
On Thursday April 14, Fox announced a Deadpool sequel is in the works at CinemaCon 2016. Held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, the annual convention is presented by The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO). CinemaCon typically hosts presentations to unveil upcoming films, premiere screenings and special events. Some of the biggest stars, producers and directors in Hollywood are found […]
According to Variety, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson are in talks to star in a Jumanji reboot with Sony spearheading the project. The buzz surrounding Hart and Johnson is high following their VMA’s hosting duties, so it makes perfect sense. Fans are also excited about their new film, Central Intelligence. The 1995 version of Jumanji was a huge hit, earning around […]
The 2016 MTV Movie Awards will air this Sunday [April 10] at 8:00 p.m. ET. The evening will be hosted by Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. The two actors co-star in upcoming action-comedy Central Intelligence, which will hit theaters on June 17, 2016. This is a warm up gig for Kevin, who we think will be invited to host the Oscars in the […]
On Friday, April 1, NBC revealed Simon Cowell is returning to television in a big way. He is reportedly replacing Howard Stern as a judge on the hit television show America’s Got Talent. Panelists Heidi Klum, Mel B and Howie Mandel are expected to remain as judges. “It was worth the wait to come back to this,” Cowell said. (He […]
The 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live this Sunday [April 3] on TBS, TNT and TruTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The star studded event will bring to life and celebrate the great music iHeartMedia stations played nationwide over the past year. Taylor Swift will receive the first ever “Best Tour” award for her […]
On Thursday [March 24], Deadline revealed the legendary Sir Paul McCartney is joining the cast of the latest Pirates Of The Caribbean installment, Dead Men Tell No Tales. Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom are reprising their roles as Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner, respectively. Javier Bardem will play one of the villains in the […]
On Thursday [March 24], Deadline revealed the legendary Sir Paul McCartney is joining the cast of the latest Pirates Of The Caribbean installment, Dead Men Tell No Tales. Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom are reprising their roles as Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner, respectively. Javier Bardem will play one of the villains in the […]
Actors Emma Stone and Jonah Hill are making their small screen debut in a new dark comedy, Maniac! Stone and Hill also executive produce the show, which is based on a Norwegian series. Cary Fukunaga is to direct every episode. He wrote, directed and produced award show favorite, Beasts Of No Nation. He also produced and won an Emmy […]
With ongoing discussion of diversity in front of and behind the camera, Tamara Hunter is breaking barriers. This week, Variety revealed Sony offered her the newly created position of Vice President of Casting. Previously, Hunter worked with legendary casting directors Nancy Foy and Donna Isaacson at Fox. Hunter oversaw casting on two upcoming titles: X-Men: Apocalypse (with Alexandra Shipp […]
Entrepreneur Sean Parker is probably best known as the co-founder of the music file sharing service Napster and founding president of Facebook. (Justin Timberlake played him in David Fincher’s The Social Network.) He was also an early investor in Spotify and was integral in the company becoming a global force. Parker has an excellent track record […]
Yesterday [Friday, March 11] NBC announced a new live variety series starring beloved comedians Maya Rudolph and Martin Short. The show, called Maya and Marty in Manhattan, will be executive produced by SNL creator Lorne Michaels. It will premiere at 10 p.m. on May 31, following the two-hour season premiere of America’s Got Talent. Kenan Thompson will also […]
Earlier this week, Variety revealed Latin superstar Prince Royce will debut in the fourth season of Hulu show, East Los High. His character Vincent will coach the Jefferson Park Dance crew, which is the Bomb Squad’s main competitor. Created by Carlos Portugal and Kathleen Bedoya, East Los High is the first original online show to focus on the lives […]
Yesterday [Friday, March 4], Variety reported Sony is going forward with a 23 Jump Street-Men in Black crossover movie. Apparently director James Bobin is in talks to helm the film. He’s known for his work on The Muppets and Flight of the Conchords. While Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are expected to reprise their roles as Jenko and Schmidt respectively, Will […]
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Despite calls for a boycott, the show will go on. And it’s hard to believe awards season is finally over! The second to last major awards season event—The Independent Spirit Awards—will air live today [February 27] on IFC at 5pm ET and on Sunday, The Academy Awards will air at 7pm ET on ABC. Chris […]
Earlier this week, The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Museum of Modern Art announced the highly anticipated line up of their joint festival New Directors/New Films. In its 45th year, the annual event shines a light on first time filmmakers from all over the world. This year’s festival, which runs from March 16-27, will screen […]
There’s no question electronic music is experiencing peak popularity nowadays, especially seen on Monday when Justin Beiber took home his first Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for his collaboration with EDM heavyweights Skrillex and Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now.” Yesterday [February 18], legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold announced the inaugural Electronic Music Awards, which will […]
HBO’s new show Vinyl will debut on Sunday, February 14. The 1970s period drama was created by Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese, Rich Cohen and Terence Winter. The show follows Richie Finestra (Bobby Cannavale), the CEO and founder of a record label called American Century. Finestra is tasked with navigating the changing music industry, finding new talent, his […]
The 2016 NAACP Image Awards air live on TV One this Friday [February 5]. With a lack of diverse Oscar nominees and the hashtag #OscarsSoWhite trending once again, this awards show is more important than ever. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s mission is to ensure political, educational, social, and economic equality for […]
The Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) was established in 1992 to promote cultural understanding among people of African descent. Each year, the PAFF screens over one hundred fifty films from all over the world. Today [Thursday, February 4], the 24th installment of the revered festival will kick off with opening night film America Is Still The Place. Directed by […]
As Awards season continues, the Screen Actors Guild Awards is another crucial stop for Oscar contenders. This award is significant because the winners and nominees are decided by their peers. Idris Elba is nominated for his work in Beasts Of No Nation and Luther. Uzo Aduba is nominated for playing Crazy Eyes in Orange is the New […]
Yesterday [Thursday, January 28], Lifetime announced a new reality show called The Mother Daughter Experiment: Celebrity Edition. The series will feature six mother/daughter pairs who hope to repair their broken relationships. Therapist Dr. Debbie Magids will guide them on this journey via therapy sessions and exercises. Kim Richards (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) and her daughter, Kimberly Jackson […]
The 21st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards will air live this Sunday, January 17 on A&E, Lifetime and LMN from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The road to the Academy Awards continues as this is another crucial stop for actors and filmmakers on their journey. For the first time, television and film will be recognized together, so […]
John Legend and wife Chrissy Teigen are expectant parents making big moves, recently purchasing a huge new mansion in Beverly Hills for their growing family. Variety reports the married couple paid $14.1 million for the lavish crib, which Rihanna used to call home. The very chic abode boasts canyon, mountain, and distant ocean views. It has […]
The Sunday, The Hollywood Foreign press will announce the winners of the 73rd Annual Golden Globes at a star-studded awards show in Hollywood. The evening is a celebration of the top films and television shows of 2015, and comedian Ricky Gervais will host the event live from the Beverly Hilton. FULL LIST OF 2016 GOLDEN GLOBE […]
Academy Award voting closed Friday evening [January 8, 2016]. Before that momentous event, there were several important awards season milestones, which likely swayed voters in new directions. This race is one of the tightest awards watchers have seen in a long time. There definitely will be some surprises when the Oscar nominations are announced January 14. […]
Congratulations are in order for actress Keshia Knight Pulliam. On New Year’s Eve, she got engaged to former NFL star Ed Hartwell. The child star is best known for playing Rudy Huxtable on The Cosby Show. “Happy to spend not only my new year but my life with this guy!!! #BlessedBeyondMeasure,” the 36-year-old wrote on Instagram. You may […]
This week, The Academy announced the 74 tracks vying for a Best Original Song nomination in 2016. Last year, Common and John Legend won the coveted award for their powerful song “Glory,” from Ava DuVernay’s Selma. In 2014, Pharrell was nominated for “Happy,” but ended up losing to Frozen anthem, “Let It Go.” Adele won for Bond […]
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December 12 marks the late Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday. The recording academy is celebrating Ol’ Blue Eyes with a star-studded centennial tribute tomorrow [Sunday, December 6] at the Wynn, Las Vegas. The special, Sinatra 100 — An All-Star Grammy Concert, will feature performances by Tony Bennett, Garth Brooks, Zac Brown, Harry Connick, Jr., Celine Dion, Nick […]
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This week, the 31st Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations were announced at the W Hollywood. Congratulations are in order for Idris Elba and Abraham Attah, as their film Beasts of No Nation garnered five nominations. The film, which tells the story of a child soldier in a war torn African nation, marked Netflix’s first project to […]
Denzel Washington will be honored with the 2016 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 10, 2016. Ricky Gervais will host the ceremony once again. The award is given annually to an individual who’s had a significant impact on the world of entertainment. Washington joins a special group of recipients including George Clooney, […]
What would you do if your marriage was failing and you were the only one trying to fix it? This is the premise of By the Sea. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play a middle aged couple; a writer and a retired dancer, who for unknown reasons are unable to love each other anymore. Written and directed by […]
Fetty, Sia and Guetta team up for new song, “Bang My Head.” DJ Guetta is known for his groundbreaking collaborations. Remember “Hey Mama”? He worked with Sia before on “Titanium,” but on his latest song Fetty Wap joins the party. The video is takes place during a high stakes poker match. Guetta ends up losing to […]
Legends Queen Latifah and Jermaine Dupri are teaming up for a new reality show on Lifetime called “Rap Game.” The show will premiere on New Year’s Day. Audiences will get to watch as five emerging young hip hop artists, ages 12 to 16 years old, are given the opportunity to work with Jermaine Dupri. These young rappers […]
Last night Keep a Child Alive (KCA) celebrated their 12th annual Black Ball at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. The evening raised funds to provide treatment and care for children and families impacted by HIV and AIDS in Africa and India. KCA co-founder and the night’s host Alicia Keys, was joined on stage by Chris […]
Misadventure, panic and comedy. Prepare to be entertained as we witness three scouts and their waitress counterpart form a group of highly untrained nonprofessionals to save their world from a plague of the undead. This zombie 101 film Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse is the perfect blend of horror and comedy that will have your […]
We caught up with actor Leslie Odom Jr. to discuss his work on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and hit broadway show Hamilton. First off Congratulations on a “SVU” can you tell us more about your character the reverend? Thanks, The reverend likes to show up, and cause a little bit of trouble. He’s […]
Misty Copeland documentary “A Ballerina’s Tale” is now playing. Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame a tumultuous upbringing and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most […]
Director Guillermo Del Toro and star Tom Hiddleston discussed their new film “Crimson Peak” out Friday. Guillermo Del Toro Can you talk a little bit about your Mexican and Latino influences? Guillermo del Toro: The fact is the way I see monsters or ghosts is very Latin. I open the movie and say […]
Tom Hanks and the cast of the critically-acclaimed “Bridge Of Spies,” directed by Steven Spielberg, received a standing ovation at the 53rd Annual New York Film Festival last week. The cast participated in a press conference about the film. Read highlights below: Do you see this character as a bookend or another chapter in men you’ve played before […]
Mr. Johnson is in the building! From the executive producers of “The Blacklist” comes the action packed Las Vegasset thriller The Player. The series costars Wesley Snipes as a pit boss and Charity Wakefield as the dealer for a highstakes game where an organization of wealthy individuals gamble on the ability of former military operative […]
After what can only be described as a long journey, JoJo is back and better than ever with a new label, new edge and a new outlook. With EPs, mixtapes and her recently released “tringle,” fans have been anxiously awaiting JoJo’s third studio album and the wait is almost over. Even with a 10-year gap […]
Stromae, Belgian musician and pop star extraordinaire, looked out into the large Madison Square Garden crowd and smiled with delight: “New York City!” he yelled, as the venue erupted with applause. The energy in the house popped the way his matching black-and-white cardigan and socks did as he seamlessly transitioned from a multi-lingual speech to […]
