2/19/18- The theaters were so packed this weekend that not everybody had the chance to take a trip to Wakanda. However, Huggy Lowdown wanted to take a look at those who weren’t even allowed in. Huggy listed off Ben Carson and Omarosa Manigault who were definitely not allowed. That’s too bad because Omarosa’s name would have […]

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NEW YORK (AP) — A wave of feverish anticipation, fawning critical acclaim and groundbreaking cultural meaning pushed “Black Panther” to a record-setting $218 million debut in U.S. and Canada theaters, firmly establishing the superhero sensation as a box-office landmark. The Marvel film from the Walt Disney Co. blew past expectations to become the fifth-highest-grossing debut […]

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NEW YORK (AP) — Janelle Monae’s trailer for her new album and film will get a boost when it airs in theaters ahead of “Black Panther” on Friday. The teaser for “Dirty Computer,” the Grammy-nominated singer’s third solo album, will play in select theaters nationwide moments before the highly anticipated Marvel film plays. Monae is […]

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The vibrant African fashion of “Black Panther” was on display at multiplexes around the country Thursday as moviegoers flocked to the first showings of Marvel’s latest superhero blockbuster in traditional African shirts, dresses, head wraps and more. Some opted to make their own clothes to celebrate the arrival of a superhero many black moviegoers said […]

If you missed Chadwick Boseman in 42 as Jackie Robinson, his spot-on portrayal of James Brown in Get On Up, or his take of Thurgood Marshall in Marshall – don’t miss your chance to see him as T’Challa in Black Panther. Because no matter who he is depicting, he kills it. (The next Denzel, perhaps?) […]

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The countdown till Black Panther day (February 16) continues as the cast makes its interview rounds throughout the media. Folks like Chadwick Boseman and Michael B. Jordan have already appeared on covers like Time magazine and British GQ. Now the whole cast is showing off their melanin glory on the front cover of Essence magazine. […]

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Vivica A. Fox is throwing her support behind the Change.org petition for Marvel and Disney to invest 25% of the “Black Panthers” proceeds back into the community. Peep the clip to hear what Viv had to say about the matter when TMZ caught up with her.   While Fox believes the money could do wonders […]

Life & Style

NEW YORK (AP) — Afrofuturism is now at New York Fashion Week. Marvel Studios sponsored a small Black Panther-inspired presentation, “Welcome to Wakanda,” on Monday featuring designs by LaQuan Smith, Chromat, Wale Oyejide of the brand Ikire Jones, Fear of God and others, including the jewelry of Douriean Fletcher in a capsule collection. Fletcher, based […]

2/12/18- Huggy Lowdown wants you all to prepare for Black Friday. Not shopping, but movie watching for Black Panther when it’s in theaters everywhere. Huggy is so ready that he’s prepared to see it two nights in a row! READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: GET THE HOTTEST STORIES STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX: 

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Marvel’s Black Panther hits theaters Friday and judging by the pre-sale ticket numbers (over $180 million) it’s evident that it’s going to be the company’s heaviest hitter to date. The main reason being that in addition to fanatic comic book nerds, Black Panther has caught the attention of an audience that’s unlike the typical Marvel […]

2/7/18- Huggy Lowdown is hyped about seeing Black Panther, but he’s got a public service announcement for everyone going to see it. Go to the movies to see Black Panther don’t get stuck with the firestick or the bootleg version! READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: GET THE HOTTEST STORIES STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX: 

2/7/18- The hype is everywhere for Black Panther which will be released next Thursday and the nation is ready. Sybil bought her tickets weeks in advance because the pre-sales went so quick that not even Lupita Nyong’o could get any and she’s in it! Tom couldn’t get tickets but Sybil has his back. READ MORE STORIES ON […]