Posts Tagged ‘black actors’
Daniel Kaluuya reveals he was not invited to the ‘Get Out’ film premiere
Daniel Kaluuya was the breakout star of Jordan Peele’s social horror film Get Out, but now he is turning heads after admitting he was not invited when the film premiere…
Read MoreKeke Palmer to star in Jordan Peele’s new horror film
Keke Palmer is set to play the lead role in Jordan Peele’s new horror movie. The 27-year-old actress is the first star to be officially cast in the untitled film,…
Read MoreMethod 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,”…
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…
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…
Read MoreCan 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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