Roger Mosley of ‘Magnum P.I.’ fame has died at 83
Actor Roger Mosley, who soared to fame in the role of helicopter pilot Theodore “TC” Calvin in the hit TV series “Magnum P.I.,” has died. He was 83. Mosley was involved in a tragic car crash last week that had left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. He never improved from being in critical condition […]
Choreographer Aryan Davenport says dance and faith guided her journey
Choreographer and actor Aryan Davenport didn’t take the traditional route in becoming one of the most sought-after talents in the entertainment industry. She shares how her mom’s guidance kept her on the right path, which helped her find her rightful place.
Why Ice Cube rejected a role in ‘Menace II Society’
Ice Cube has had a successful career as an actor, landing a number of quality roles for many years. But looking back, he says he regrets rejecting one specific role. Cube appeared on the “On The Guest List” podcast, and said it was the Menace II Society role that he wished he hadn’t rejected. “I […]
Quavo will star in new film set in Atlanta’s street takeover car culture
Quavo will star in the new film that is set in Atlanta’s street takeover car culture. The movie is being directed by Greg Jonkajtys and is written by Jeb Stuart – who has penned films such as Die Hard and The Fugitive – and Brandon Easton. Quavo, 31, will play the role of Guy Miller, […]
Eddie Murphy in talks to play famed funk musician in a biopic
Eddie Murphy is busy tying down rights with the Parliament-Funkadelic leader and he and fellow producers John and Catherine Davis, of Davis Entertainment, will then look for writers and begin shopping the project. The film is described as a “passion project” for Murphy. George Clinton is widely considered to be one of the biggest innovators […]
Donald Glover almost recruited this megastar for ‘Atlanta’
Donald Glover had “talked on the phone” to Ryan Gosling about him joining the cast of his FX show “Atlanta” and although the 41-year-old hunk was “going to do it,” he was ultimately unable to make it work because of scheduling conflicts. Speaking at the season three premiere, Glover told People magazine: “He said he […]
Actor Jackie Long discusses where he gets his passion for acting
Actor and producer Jackie Long recently talked with rolling out about his passion for acting and who inspired him throughout his career. Long, who has been in hit movies such as ATL, Idlewild and The Comebacks, discussed his strategy for staying at the top of his game, and what he has been up to since […]
Actor and producer Jackie Long discusses his rise to fame
American actor and producer Jackie Long talkedto rolling out about how got his start in entertainment at an early age. Long discusses what he did differently than his peers at the time that ultimately led to his successful career as an actor.
Morris Chestnut gives 3 tips to young Black men
Morris Chestnut is an accomplished Black actor, producer, and philanthropic leader. Chestnut was a special guest at the 6th Annual Leadership Luncheon for the United Way of Greater Atlanta African-American Partnership on Feb. 26. He spoke with rolling out about his connection with United Way AAP, the importance of uplifting young Black men in America, […]
‘Walking Dead’ actor found dead in apparent suicide
Moses Moseley was found dead in an Atlanta suburb from a gunshot wound authorities are investigating as a possible suicide, according to multiple reports. Moody, 31, was a zombie on the popular “The Walking Dead” TV show. He was found in Stockbridge, Georgia, TMZ reported. His family filed a missing person report after he wasn’t […]
Bow Wow tells fans his biggest regret
Bow Wow has been in the news more than usual this week. The rapper began trending on Twitter when fans had an argument that they couldn’t name three different songs from him. Bow Wow has had a few hits in his career, such as “Basketball,” “Shortie Like Mine” and “Let Me Hold You.” It’s not […]
Nakia Dillard wants the younger generation to have a voice through acting
Nakia Dillard is an actor and author who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. His Aikan Performing Arts school in Philadelphia provides high-quality performing arts training to youth and adults. What made you get into acting? It’s crazy because I was extremely shy. Acting kind of gave me a voice when I didn’t have […]
Ericka Ratcliff shares her experience with Congo Square Theatre
Ericka Ratliff went from being in the audience to being an actor and is now the artistic director of the Congo Square Theatre Company. She talked with rolling out about Congo Square, her acting career, watching Chadwick Boseman, and the impact of August Wilson. Why did you choose theater and what is its importance to the […]
Nakia Dillard is inspiring the younger generation through his school
Nakia Dillard is an actor and author based in Philadelphia who has appeared in numerous films and television shows. His Aikan Performing Arts school in Philadelphia provides high-quality performing arts training to youth and adults. Since its inception in 2009, the school has reached over 1,000 students in the Philadelphia area. Dillard talks with rolling out about […]
Ericka Ratcliff discusses the impact Congo Square Theatre has made in her life
Ericka Ratliff went from being in the audience to an actor to now being the artistic director of the Congo Square Theatre Company. She talked with rolling out about Congo Square, her acting career, watching Chadwick Boseman, and the impact of August Wilson.
Sidney Poitier’s daughter pens heartfelt message to late father
Sidney Poitier‘s daughter has praised her dad for “changing the landscape for everyone who came after him.” The late actor died on Jan. 6 at 94-years-old and his daughter, Sidney, has penned an emotional tribute to her father. In a lengthy statement on Instagram, she wrote: “There are no words for this. No real way […]
Vivica A. Fox shares with fans her reasons for never bearing children
Vivica A. Fox could be the first to tell you that Black doesn’t crack, and not having children might be one of the reasons why. In a recent interview posted on TikTok, the 57-year old actress was asked by a fan during a live Q&A if she ever thought about adopting a child to leave […]
Actor Skyh Black details his journey from homelessness to 2 shows on BET+
Skyh Alvester Black is a multifaceted entertainer. He is currently an actor, but has roots in professional ballet, and has danced for Beyoncé. Black stated that he was homeless before his roles on Tyler Perry’s “All the Queen‘s Men” and “Sistas,” couch-surfing with various friends. He shares an extremely close connection with his grandmother who […]
Rapper Nazo Bravo opens up about his acting exploits and musical expression
Nazo Bravo is well on his way to making a solid impact in the entertainment world. Nazo is a rapper and an actor and recently landed a role on the BET series “The Family Business.” His sound is heavily West Coast-influenced and he takes no prisoners on the mic. His determination and talent shine no […]
‘Friday’ star Anthony Johnson dead at 55
Comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson, who was best known for his breakout roles in the ’90s comedy classics Friday and House Party, has died. He was 55. Johnson was found unconscious in a Los Angeles store in early September 2021 and first responders rushed him to a local hospital, according to TMZ. Neither the outlet nor […]