Posts Tagged ‘black actors’
Method Man reveals why he rejected a role for ‘Girls Trip’ movie
Method Man was offered a role in the hit film Girls Trip, but the rapper-turned-actor decided to reject it. On Jan. 2, details about his explanation began circulating online. During an appearance on “Jemele Hill Unbothered,” Method Man revealed he was offered the role of Stewart Pierce, the cheating husband of Ryan Pierce, portrayed by…
Read MoreCelebrities we lost in 2020
New Year’s Eve is a time of celebration and hope. But it is also a time of quiet introspection and mourning for the invaluable treasures we lost in the past 12 months. As we thankfully close the book on the year 2020, we also commemorate the ones we lost. Congressman John Lewis: The venerated civil…
Read MoreTyler Perry posts photo saying he’s single, women everywhere shoot their shot
Now that Tyler Perry has confirmed that he is single, it appears he has a bigger issue to deal with: more women. After the billionaire filmmaker shared a recent gym photo as he revealed his relationship status, women started coming out of the woodworks to shoot their shot. Tons of women have taken to social…
Read MoreJohn Boyega steps down as Jo Malone global brand ambassador over ad controversy
John Boyega has stepped down as Jo Malone’s global ambassador. The 28-year-old actor has cut ties with the perfume brand after he was cut out of an ad in China and replaced by Liu Haoran after the ad was recast and reshot, despite conceiving, directing and starring in the original commercial. In a series of…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan pens touching tribute to Chadwick Boseman
Michael B. Jordan has spoken out for the first time following the shocking news of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman’s death on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. While many of Boseman’s co-stars from the Marvel Universe offered their remembrances of the beloved and respected actor over the weekend, Jordan, who thought of Boseman like a brother,…
Read MoreSterling K. Brown doesn’t want to be seen as a sex symbol
Sterling K. Brown doesn’t want to be seen as a sex symbol. The 43-year-old “This Is Us” actor doesn’t mind people admiring his looks but he doesn’t want his appearance to be the only thing he is admired for. Brown told Playboy: “It’s a slippery slope, and it’s one that is dangerous. It’s nice to…
Read MoreBronzeLens Film Festival co-creator Roger Bobb reflects on future of TV, movies
Award-winning filmmaker and veteran producer and director Roger Bobb is preparing for the 10th anniversary of BronzeLens Film Festival with excitement. This year’s event kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 21, and continues through Sunday, Aug. 23, in Atlanta. The festival, which Bobb helped create with producer and award-winning recording artist Kathleen Bertrand, has grown exponentially since it began a decade…
Read MoreMahershala Ali: Black actors don’t get cast on potential
Mahershala Ali says it’s “frustrating” that Black actors have to fight to get leading roles. The Oscar-winning actor’s major career breakthrough came playing fixer Remy Danton in “House of Cards,” and he thinks the role gave other casting directors “permission” to put him in their projects. He said: “I had many years of auditioning, booking…
Read MoreMichael Beach discusses his role in ‘Beale Street’ and Black Hollywood
Recently, rolling out had a conversation with actor, family man, fitness enthusiast and actor Michael Beach. He spoke about his new leading role, opposite Octavia Spencer, in Apple’s highly anticipated upcoming series, “Are You Sleeping?” and more. Your colleague, Regina King, just walked away with the Best Supporting Actress award. How did it feel to gain recognition for…
Read MoreWill Smith headed back to the big screen with this comedian
Bad Boys For Life is reportedly on the cusp of being given the green light by Sony Pictures. The long-awaited third installment of the money-spinning film franchise, which stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as detectives, has been talked about for years and has already seen several false dawns. But according to Variety, production on…
Read Morev: Can Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali save HBO’s ‘True Detective’ series?
HBO’s hit series “True Detective” is set to return for Season 3 after a widely panned second season. Helmed by Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali, hope is brimming that this season can be a much-needed return to form.
Read MoreActor Richard Gallion: ‘What you do in the middle determines your end’
The “Men of Power and Influence” series spotlights amazing Black men and their accomplishments on their journey to success. These men represent brilliance, excellence, prestige and influence, and are leading the charge for the next generation of young men to become successful influencers in their own right. Today we spotlight actor Richard Gallion, a writer, director…
Read More2018 American Black Film Festival honors the best in film and TV
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is an annual event that is dedicated to showcasing film and television content by people of African descent. “It has allowed me to show my love of ‘all things Black,’ by curating experiences that promote our culture and support young creative people who are now changing the world,” says…
Read MoreJeff Friday on 2018 ABFF Honors and 22nd American Black Film Festival
ABFF (American Black Film Festival) Ventures, a multifaceted entertainment company specializing in the production of live events, television and digital content targeted to upscale African American audiences, is gearing up for two highly-anticipated events leading up to the summer. The first kicks off this year’s award season. ABFF Honors returns to the Beverly Hilton in…
Read MoreAre Black British actors better performers than Black Americans in race films?
Earning over $100 million in its box-office debut, Get Out is a satirical horror film exemplifying the fright embedded beneath interracial dating in the United States. Chris Washington, played by British actor Daniel Kaluuya, fights modern slavery and racism in an attempt to save his own life, and eventually “Get Out.” In a recent interview,…
Read MoreBrandon Williams goes from Navy to modeling, what’s next?
Tell me about your education and training. I did my basic training in the Great Lakes of Chicago after high school and studied Aviation Administration in Mississippi with the Marines; I was a Staff and Gunnery sergeant. It was challenging and we did all of our physical training with Marines. We would run until our legs…
Read MoreLaRoyce Hawkins: Chicago actor repping his city on and off TV
LaRoyce Hawkins is humble. The 28-year-old actor is firm in describing himself as “just a kid from Harvey”; however, the millions of viewers who tune in to see him play a cop on “Chicago P.D.” see him a bit differently. Growing up in Harvey, a suburb south of Chicago, wasn’t easy for Hawkins. Like similar…
Read MoreFall 2015 TV special: Highlighting prime-time TV’s superstars of color
This past winter, Black actors dominated prime-time television from Wednesday to Thursday nights with “Empire” and “How to Get Away With Murder,” and Hollywood took notice. From Taraji P. Henson to Cicely Tyson and even David Oyelowo (HBO’s “Nightingale”) and Don Cheadle (Showtime’s “House of Lies”), more than a dozen actors of color were nominated for…
Read MoreMichael Ealy on Black actors having the freedom to be bad: ‘I’m still an artist’
“The Perfect Man” star Michael Ealy explains why he doesn’t believe that Black actors have an obligation to present only the best portrayals of black life or positive black characters
Read MoreBlack TV actors you should know
With shows like ABC’s “Scandal” ruling prime time and stars like Kerry Washington becoming an awards-season fixture, big networks like FOX and NBC are planning more shows featuring black actors. Hit the flip for seven black TV actors you should know and the small screen role that put them on the map. –ruu hawkins/@ruubabie
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