“Selma” may still have a chance to win some Oscars, but the Ava DuVernay directed film about the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery that ended in bloodshed was shut out of big Golden Globes wins. Common and John Legend did pick up a Globe for best original song “Glory,” the movie’s theme song. They […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar-winning producer Scott Rudin apologized Thursday for calling Angelina Jolie a “spoiled brat” and making racially offensive jokes about President Obama’s presumed taste in movies. The comments were made in a series of leaked email exchanges between Rudin and Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairman Amy Pascal, who also apologized Thursday. It was […]
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robin Williams’ autopsy found no alcohol or illegal drugs were in his body when he killed himself at his Northern California home in August, sheriff’s officials said Friday. The results released by the Marin County sheriff’s office found that the actor had taken prescription medications, but in “therapeutic concentrations.” The coroner […]
EW YORK (AP) — Hollywood’s carefully controlled system of movie rollouts is officially under siege. Windowing — the practice of opening a movie first in theaters and then in other stages of home video, streaming and television release — has been under increasing pressure as smaller screens fight against the prominence of the theatrical big […]
Academy Award-nominated actress Viola Davis opened up recently to The New York Times about the “mammy-ish roles” she’s been asked to play in Hollywood. Davis…
According to an recent Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) report, there are over 127 million active GSM subscribers in Nigeria. Of those 127 million subscribers, over 25% spend as…
According to an recent Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) report, there are over 127 million active GSM subscribers in Nigeria. Of those 127 million subscribers, over 25% spend as…
Everyone loves Wesley Snipes. The actor, who served out his 3-year sentence on failure to file taxes was released in 2013 and is back in the big screen, where he belongs. He’s in Expendables 3 with Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jason Statham which opens today. Snipes says he’s very happy to be back. “Whenever […]
If you’re looking for people of color in your summer sci-fi blockbuster, you’ll be waiting for a long time. A new infographic form Lee &…
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently revealed that he fell into a deep depression after he failed to make it in the NFL – which led to a series of personal setbacks. The “Hercules” star signed with Canadian Football League but was later let go, and then split from girlfriend Dany Garcia – who he later […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) Like the vampires it portrays, “True Blood” won’t seem to die. Even if it means breaking out in song. After the final scene of the upcoming final season of “True Blood,” fans may be able to take another fresh bite out of the HBO vampire drama. In the works: “‘True Blood’: The […]
Before his ABC comedy “Black-ish” premieres this fall, Anthony Anderson will spend the summer hosting Food Network series Food Fest Nation, debuting Monday, July 21 at 9 pm ET/PT. Anderson will tour food festivals around the country, spotlighting regional cuisine. Stops include the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach, Fla.; the Magnolia Blossom Festival […]
