The 2015 film “Straight Outta Compton” offered fans a glimpse into N.W.A’s career and the personal lives of the Compton group, including the tragic death of Eazy-E. The late rapper’s daughter, Ebie Wright, wasn’t quite satisfied with the way her father’s story was told in the film, so she created a Kickstarter campaign to raise […]
Dr. Dre is throwing down the proverbial gauntlet. And you know whenever you read or hear the that phrase being used, you know somebody means business. And that’s exactly what the deal is with this story. The super producer and the man behind the “Beats” headphones is not playing. Dre has delivered a clear threat […]
COMPTON, Calif. (AP) — Long before NWA put the place on the map as the birthplace of gangsta rap and its streets echoed with the sounds of drive-by gunfire, Compton was a cowboy town. And it still is. Go down any major thoroughfare on most any weekend, and you’re likely to find someone like Ivory […]
The music industry veteran died of a heart attack Friday night in California
The San Diego International Film Festival has chosen “Straight Outta Compton” actor Jason Mitchell to receive its Rising Star Award, reports Variety. The award will be handed out on Sept. 29 at the festival’s Night of the Stars Tribute at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. Mitchell was working at a New Orleans […]
Corey Hawkins, Miranda Otto (“Homeland”) and Jimmy Smits (“Sons of Anarchy”) star in “24: Legacy,” described by Fox as “the next chapter” in its “24” franchise. “24 Legacy” chronicles an adrenaline-fueled race against the clock to stop a devastating terrorist attack on United States soil – in the same real-time format that has propelled […]
“Straight Outta Compton” star Jason Mitchell has joined the cast of “Barry,” which follows Barack Obama in New York in the early 80s, during his college days. Anna Taylor-Joy, Devon Terell and Ellar Coltrane are also on board, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Terrell will be playing the young Obama, who went by his nickname […]
"American Crime Story: The People Vs. O.J. Simpson" is captivating a nation just like the real trial did back in the '90s. With over 12 million viewers, ACS is FX's highest debut for a new series ever.
The 2016 NAACP Image Awards was a night to celebrate the fullness of Black excellence in all of its forms. With a handful of major awards being handed out on Wednesday night, viewers may have been wondering what may have what there was actually left to experience at the 47th Annual Image Awards. However, anyone […]
Corey Hawkins, last seen as Dr. Dre in the film Straight Outta Compton, has secured the male lead of Fox’s newest pilot in the 24 franchise. According to Deadline.com, Hawkins’ casting in 24: Legacy came “after lengthy on-and-off negotiations.” The reboot features all new characters, led by military hero Eric Carter (Hawkins). Carter, who succeeds Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack […]
“Straight Outta Compton” was nominated for best picture at the Critics’ Choice Awards, but the N.W.A. biopic was snubbed from the picture and acting categories in at the Oscars. Co-star O’Shea Jackson Jr., who plays his father Ice Cube, told USA Today he didn’t really “stress on” the Oscar omission at the Critics’ Choice carpet. […]
20. Brittney Griner vs. Glory Johnson WNBA stars Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson shocked the world after filing for an annulment after being married only 28 days. Reportedly Johnson said her wife was cheating and had the texts to prove it. Soon after, Glory announced she was pregnant with twins! The two are currently involved in […]
