Biopics are obviously in demand after the success of Straight Outta Compton. One that’s been in the making for a while is Richard Pryor‘s story. The Weinstein Company…

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Last weekend was not a good one for Mike Epps, who got busted by his wife Mechelle for trying to direct message another woman on Twitter! The situation went down Saturday (Aug. 15) when Epps tweeted a woman named @CeciCitra. Tweets screengrabbed by the New York Daily News captured the conversation that began with Epps writing, “Hey. […]

Shonda Rhimes is doing what she does best, and is giving us a new show. This fall, get ready for The Catch. It’s another show with…

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ABC has picked up “Uncle Buck,” the comedy pilot starring Mike Epps, Nia Long and James Lesure. According to Deadline.com, the new take on the hit 1989 movie is eyed for mid-season. Written by Steven Cragg and Brian Bradley, the series centers on Uncle Buck (Epps), a fun loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job […]

Mark those calendars for Sunday, May 16, because you’re going to want to witness why Queen Latifah just might score an Emmy nod for her…

Mark those calendars for Sunday, May 16, because you’re going to want to witness why Queen Latifah just might score an Emmy nod for her…

Entertainment Tonight and Variety have confirmed Eddie Murphy is scheduled to join the cast of Richard Pryor’s upcoming biopic. Murphy, who like Pryor has enjoyed…

Mike Epps and Nia Long are set to star in the television adaptation of the 1989 film Uncle Buck. The show, which will be produced by…

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Mike Epps will star as the lead of the “Uncle Buck” comedy pilot on ABC, which is based on the classic John Hughes film starring John Candy, according to Deadline. Nia Long will also star in the comedy pilot as Buck’s brother Will’s strong and smart wife. The series, from producer Will Packer, will adapt […]

Mike Epps got the role to play Richard Pryor, and rightfully so. But he beat out some of his fellow comedians, including Nick Cannon. Nick…

Did you catch Mike Epps on the Tom Joyner Morning Show where he discussed playing the legendary comedian Richard Pryor? Well, we have some behind the scenes footage of the actor impersonating the iconic funny man. Watch above! Epps’ begins filming the long-awaited biopic in March 2015. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

    Mike Epps is having a pretty good career these days. Unlike a lot of comedian/actors, he still does standup. He’s also starring as Uncle Julius on the new Starz hit Survivor’s Remorse is appearing on Being Mary Jane and has a role in the Bessie biopic for HBO. He’s also finally going to […]