Posts Tagged ‘Forest Whitaker’
‘Godfather of Harlem’ announces additional season 2 casting
Premium cable network EPIX announced Thursday, March 18, 2021, a new recurring and guest cast for season two of its Emmy Award-winning drama series “Godfather of Harlem.” Justin Bartha (The…
Read MoreAretha Franklin’s estate reaches tentative agreement with IRS over back taxes
Aretha Franklin’s estate and the IRS have come to an agreement regarding her massive tax debt. According to The New York Times, Franklin owed more than $7.8 million in unpaid…
Read MoreEpix releases teaser trailer for season 2 of ‘Godfather of Harlem’
Epix has announced that its series “Godfather of Harlem” will return for a second season in April 2021. “Godfather of Harlem” is inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (portrayed…
Read MoreMadalen Mills shines bright among a star-studded cast in Netflix holiday film
On a scorching, 90-degree day in Los Angeles, newcomer Madalen Mills is all smiles as she describes her excitement about the release of the holiday musical film Jingle Jangle: A…
Read More‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’ is a spectacular holiday movie
If you’re looking for something sensational, something spectacular and something revolutionary to watch this holiday season, be sure to see David E. Talbert’s new movie musical, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas…
Read MoreForest Whitaker portrays gangster Bumpy Johnson in ‘Godfather of Harlem’
During times of oppression in the Black community, there have arisen both men and women who can best be described as an “anti-heroes.” Among the most notorious, was legendary Black…
Read MoreForest Whitaker talks South African conflict and ‘The Forgiven’ film
Forest Whitaker was on the red carpet promoting his latest film, The Forgiven, and discussed the message of the movie and whether he believes South Africans can learn from the historic events…
Read MoreFilm giant Forest Whitaker is parting with his Hollywood mansion
Forest Whitaker is parting with his Hollywood Hills compound for a cool, $5.995 million. Consisting of two separate addresses, the gated property, which sits on 1.66 acres, features a sprawling…
Read MoreDominique Columbus on ‘Ray Donovan’ role, sharing the screen with Johnny Depp
Dominique Columbus is one to watch. When he was 18 he decided to shift his focus from amateur boxing to building a career in television. He enrolled in a theater…
Read MoreForest Whitaker makes Broadway debut in ‘Hughie’
Stars like Angela Bassett, LaChanze, Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts III, and more were at the Booth Theater Thursday, Feb. 25 for opening night of Eugene O’Neill’s Hughie. The play, directed by…
Read MoreOfficial trailer for ‘Roots’ remake is intense
The remake of Roots is set to premiere on Memorial Day. The History Channel production featuring Forest Whitaker, T.I. and Laurence Fishburne promises to be memorable. Co-executive producer Levar Burton…
Read MoreActor Ro Brooks talks career, inspiration
What inspired you to become an actor? Watching the kids on all of my favorite shows inspired me to become an actor. What actors do you study for style and…
Read MoreWorst Oscar snubs of black movies and actors
While urban Americans were pleased that 12 Years a Slave took home three Oscar awards, most particularly breakout star Lupita Nyong’o for Best Supporting Actress, many took note of the…
Read MoreMike Epps: The crown prince of comedy
Story by Mike James Images by Phoenix White Comedian Mike Epps is growing up right before our eyes. It’s hard to see this because we are always wiping the tears…
Read MoreHollywood celebrates strides in black film at the 2014 AAFCA Awards
On February 3, The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) held its annual awards ceremony, honoring award-winning African Americans in the black film industry. The 2014 AAFCA Awards hosted by…
Read MoreRecord number of black actors nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award®: Complete list
Nominees for the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® for outstanding performances in 2013 in five film and eight television categories as well as the SAG Awards honors for outstanding…
Read MoreSneak peek: ‘Out of the Furnace’
Out of the Furnace is an action thriller produced by Leonardo DiCaprio that stars Christian Bale and Casey Affleck as a pair of close-knit brothers who are put to the…
Read MoreJennifer Hudson opens up about working with Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett
‘Black Nativity’ movie review
It would have been understandable for a teenage newcomer like Atlanta-born Jacob Latimore to get smothered under the weight of such Hollywood star power in Kasi Lemmon’s Black Nativity, which stars…
Read More‘Black Nativity’ director Kasi Lemmons talks Langston Hughes adaptation
Artists can spend years, sometimes their entire careers, attempting the formidable task of following up on debut movies or albums that wind up being transcendent, generation-defining classics. John Singleton, for…
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