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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.…

Spike Lee’s heralded film career will be honored by The American Cinematheque on Jan. 14 through a virtual ceremony. Lee will receive the 34th American Cinematheque Award for his acclaimed works throughout his 30-plus year career. Some of his masterpieces like Malcom X, School Daze and Jungle Fever will have homage paid to them during…

Queen Latifah will star in the reboot of the hit television series “The Equalizer” and CBS has just released a trailer for the show which will debut on Feb. 7 following the Super Bowl. In the new series, Latifah plays an enigmatic former government intelligence professional who comes to the aid of those who are…

Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington saw in Chadwick Boseman and kindred spirit with a tireless devotion to his craft. Washington also noticed something else about the late Black Panther star: Boseman’s girlfriend, Taylor Simone Ledward, was definitely marriage material. Washington, 65, was completely unaware that Boseman, 43, was even sick while they filmed Ma Rainey’s Black…

Viola Davis is starring in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom as Ma Rainey, an African American singer who was known as “Mother of the Blues.” Rainey was one of the first blues artists to record and has been credited as one who helped evolve the genre and bring about popularity. Rainey died in 1936 at the…

Firefighters were called to Denzel Washington‘s home on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. The emergency services visited the property in response to reports of smoke coming out of the second floor of the multilevel abode in Beverly Hills, and though there were no flames visible, crews were said to be searching the property for a possible…

Actor Omari Hardwick rocketed to global fame when he portrayed the underwold kingpin James “Ghost” St. Patrick on the riveting cable series “Power.” However, Hardwick had the most humble of beginnings while trying to break into the business. It just happened to be a stroke of serendipity that, when Hardwick attended an almost all-white school…

John David Washington will join Margot Robbie and Christian Bale in David O. Russell’s latest movie. The Tenet star has signed up for the new movie — Russell’s first since 2015’s Joy, starring Jennifer Lawrence — which is set to start shooting in Los Angeles in January, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie was…

Spike Lee has shared a script for his unmade Jackie Robinson film. The 63-year-old director gifted his fans the screenplay in a video he posted from his home to keep them entertained during the coronavirus lockdown. Lee described the unmade movie — which was planned for release in the mid-1990s, as a “dream project” —…

Black History Month is a time when the contributions of Black people are honored and revered. In addition to groundbreaking inventions, Black Americans are pioneers in the areas of film and television. In honor of Black History Month, here are 5 Black-led films that should be on your Black History Month watch list. Malcolm X…

In October, Netflix announced plans to add iconic Black films to the platform each month. Last month, the popular streaming service gave us a sense of nostalgia with the classic Black romance film Love Jones featuring Nia Long and Larenz Tate. During the month of December, you can expect to see Spike Lee’s and Denzel…

Movie and TV mogul Tyler Perry did more than host the biggest star-studded party in America on Saturday, Oct 5. Tyler Perry Studios’ grand opening also doubled as a dedication gala to the many Hollywood legends who inspired him to reach unprecedented heights. As Perry christened his gigantic studio in Atlanta with a treasure trove…

Michael Hyatt has joined the cast of The Little Things. The “Snowfall” actress will star alongside Denzel Washington, Jared Leto and Rami Malek in the Warner Bros. thriller, which has been written by John Lee Hancock, who will also direct. Double Oscar winner Washington plays burnt-out Californian sheriff Deke, who teams up with LASD detective…

Denzel Washington declares his “biggest lifetime achievement.” The Training Day star – who has children John David, 34, Katia, 32, and 28-year-old twins Olivia and Malcolm with spouse Pauletta – was honored at the AFI Life Achievement Award gala on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Washington admitted he regards his best accomplishments as those achieved outside of his…

Denzel Washington is set to star in cop thriller Little Things. The 64-year-old Hollywood legend’s next movie will see him portray overburdened Kern County deputy sheriff Deke. It is written by John Lee Hancock, who will likely jump on to direct if his deal with Warner Bros. works out. The plot sees Deke join forces with…

Michael B. Jordan is in talks to star in Journal for Jordan. The 32-year-old actor is reportedly in discussions to take on a key role in the drama movie, which will be directed by Hollywood great Denzel Washington. Oscar-nominated screenwriter Virgil Williams has penned the script, which is based on the true story of Dana Canedy, the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist,…

Rising Hollywood star John David Washington just scored major points with women worldwide when he immediately corrected a television news reporter who only referred to him as the “son of Denzel Washington.” John David Washington, 34, undoubtedly loves his father. But he was quick to give props to his mother, Pauletta Washington, 67, who is…

The Equalizer 2 action thriller stars Denzel Washington who plays an American vigilante in the highly anticipated Antoine Fuqua picture. The film is a sequel to the 2014 movie The Equalizer, loosely based on the TV series. The Equalizer 2 is scheduled to be released by Sony Pictures on July 20, 2018.

Two of the biggest and most conspicuous losers at the 90th edition of the Academy Awards was the most daring and devastating movie of 2017, by far, and the man simply known as Denzel. Get Out, comedian Jordan Peele’s masterpiece horror flick about an interracial couple’s insidious visit to relatives, was the most profitable film…

“This Is Us” star Susan Kelechi Watson told a fascinating story while appearing on “Live! With Kelly and Ryan.” She and a few of her Howard University classmates had the opportunity to study at Oxford for a summer — but it was paid for by alumna Phylicia Rashad and Denzel Washington. She said, “I remember…