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Denzel Washington was clearly overcome when he received word that his son, John David Washington, had heaped effusive praise on his father. The two-time Oscar winner of Glory and Training Day was being interviewed by “Access Hollywood” for his upcoming film Little Things when the host informed the acting icon of his eldest child’s words.…

Omar Washington is an actor and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He worked in theater for several years before transitioning to TV and film roles. During an interview with rolling out, Washington discussed the trajectory of his acting career and how actors can and should keep going and not give up even amid the COVID-19…

Actress and vocalist Keke Palmer shared insights about struggles she has overcome in the entertainment industry with a group of Chicago high school and college students. On Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, the “hometown hero,” who grew up in Chicago and Harvey, Illinois, led a 30-minute question-and-answer session during a virtual workshop she hosted with Stanley…

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an abrupt change for millions around the world. Social distancing, economic concerns, and overall physical well-being can lead to mental health issues. Due to the swift change of life, it’s important for people to give themselves the time to make an adjustment to this new normal. The things that usually…

Lawrence Robinson recently scored a breakout role on Tyler Perry‘s series “Sistas” where he plays Chris, the love interest of Shari Belafonte’s character, Lisa Mott. He spoke with rolling out about how his son helped him maintain focus on his greater goals while simultaneously holding down a gig at the airport.

Lionel Richie wished “lots of failures” on his daughter Sofia. The 70-year-old singer insisted he’s never sugarcoated how tough life in showbusiness can be and when the 21-year-old aspiring actress first expressed an interest in a career in the spotlight, he warned her expectations would be high because of his own success. He said: “I…

In 2017, the CW introduced a reboot of the 1980s cult hit “Dynasty” with a young, beautiful cast hoping to connect with the offspring of fans of the original series. Actor Rob Riley certainly qualifies as one of the beautiful ones and he’d been a previous fan-favorite on VH1’s sexy scripted series “Hit the Floor.”…

If there is one thing B. Simone understands, it is how to make ends meet. The most operative word to exemplify the way she and many in her generation move is hustle. By no mistake, the current “Wild ‘N Out” mainstay cast member learned the ways of the world early and often. Truth be told,…

Rob Riley sits down with host Christal Jordan for a special reality check on his birthday. Riley discusses his role on UPN series ‘Dynasty’ and his background in acting being from the Caribbean.

Cardi B plans to continue acting — because it pays so well. The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker admitted she found working on Hustlers quite boring because she spent so much time waiting around, but the experience hasn’t put her off wanting to sign up for more movies. Asked if she enjoyed Hustlers, she said: “I enjoyed…

Terrence Howard fans had better enjoy the final season of “Empire” because that’s the last time you will ever see him on the big or small screen. Howard said with a calm certainty during an interview that he is giving up the acting game at age 50. In addition to “Empire,” Howard has starred in…

In the latest edition of “Motivational Monday,” model and actress Karrueche Tran shares how to remain motivated during difficult times.

Regina King is “intimidated” by the idea of working on stage. The If Beale Street Could Talk actress would love to star in a theater production but admitted she’s put it off in the past because she felt nervous. Asked if she wants to be on stage, she told “Entertainment Tonight”: “Absolutely! I just [became] a…

Jordyn Woods has landed her first acting job. The 21-year-old reality star – who hit the headlines when she kissed Tristan Thompson whilst he was still dating her friend Khloé Kardashian – has reportedly landed a role on Freeform’s show “Grown-ish.” Woods is expected to play Dee, a student who is described as a “sweet soul with a…

Zoe Kravitz looks for roles written for women of a different race. The Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald actress is proud of her multicultural heritage and wants to “challenge” stereotypes based on ethnicity within her career. She said: “I identify with both my Black and White roots. My parents are a mix of Jewish and…

The Hate U Give is now showing in theaters across the country. Debuting Oct. 5, the film highlights the main character Starr Carter, played by Amandla Stenberg, who witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil (Algee Smith) by law enforcement. With the current state of our country and activist groups, such as Black…

Tall, dark and handsome with a great smile — it’s hard to miss actor Lance Gross. The actor forayed on the scene and one of his first jobs was working for Tyler Perry. “I went to school for acting and I graduated from Howard University. When I got to Los Angeles, I started taking acting…

Atlanta filmmaker Sinatra “Osm” Onyewuchi has been a positive community influence. His short film, Masterful, was recently recognized at the Houston Gospel Announcer’s Guild Film Festival. Masterful was produced with a budget of $240.00. It won Best Short Film of the Year. “I’m extremely driven and passionate about producing wholesome content,”said Osm, the founder of the OSM School, which trains…

Algee Smith has an eye for pivotal roles in movies. The Michigan native and former Disney actor made a lasting impression by playing the role of Ralph Tresvant, of New Edition in BET’s “The New Edition Story” miniseries. He then extended that streak by playing Larry Reed from the legendary Motown group, The Dramatics, in…

Cuban actor Angelo Diaz can’t contain his excitement. In a world that’s fascinated by crime and murder genres, TV One is satisfying viewers thirst with “ATL Homicide.” “ATL Homicide” focuses on real-life detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez. Together, they worked in Atlanta Homicide for over 15 years, covering some of the city’s most high-profile cases.…