Posts Tagged ‘Michael B. Jordan’
‘Just Mercy’ star Karan Kendrick on staying focused and finding your path
Karan Kendrick is currently making waves in the gripping legal drama ‘Just Mercy,’ alongside Michael B. Jordan and Oscar-winners Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson.
Read MoreWhite ‘Joker’ actor calls film industry out for ‘systemic racism’
Joaquin Phoenix won the Best Leading Actor prize at the British Academy Film Awards on Feb. 2, 2020. As he received his award, he gave a scathing speech that called out the film industry on its biases. “We send a very clear message to people of color, that you are not welcome here. I think…
Read MoreWhy Michael B. Jordan felt compelled to bring ‘Just Mercy’ to the big screen
Michael B. Jordan had no idea about the true story behind his new film Just Mercy. The Black Panther star plays lawyer Bryan Stevenson in the film, which is based on the true story of Stevenson taking on the case of Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), an African American man wrongly imprisoned for the 1986 murder…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan encourages people who feel powerless amid injustice to vote
Michael B. Jordan worries people feel powerless to prevent social injustice. The 32-year-old actor — who stars as defense attorney Bryan Stevenson in the legal drama Just Mercy — has encouraged his fans to continue to fight for justice, even if they feel discouraged at the moment. He told theGrio: “I think with these bigger…
Read MoreJamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan tackle injustice in ‘Just Mercy’
In the new film Just Mercy, actors Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan shine a light on the broken justice system and one man’s efforts to fix it. The film chronicles the real-life story of defense attorney Bryan Stevenson, played by Jordan, in his early years as a Harvard-educated lawyer who moves to Alabama to…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan says his prom date was a ‘friend with benefits’
Michael B. Jordan had a “friend with benefits” at high school. The Just Mercy actor was quizzed about his “prom date,” childhood friend Sandrine, and let slip more than he’d intended under the pressure of talk show host Ellen DeGeneres’ questioning. Asked about the photo, he said: “She was my friend… and my girlfriend but…
Read More‘Just Mercy’ stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx stand up for the voiceless
Rolling out spoke with actors Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx, stars of the new film Just Mercy, and Bryan Stevenson, the attorney upon whose real life the film is based, at a Los Angeles screening. The three discussed the importance of fighting for the voiceless, the 2020 national election and how everyone can make…
Read MoreNormani reveals a secret about Michael B. Jordan
Normani has revealed a juicy secret about Michael B. Jordan. The 23-year-old singer has admitted she has the hots for the Creed star after watching the movie series — in which he stars as Adonis Johnson, the son of Apollo Creed from the Rocky movie franchise — and has said she “loves” the hunky actor.…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan could be the next ‘Superman’
Could this be a case of going from one all-time comic book blockbuster to another? It is possible that Michael B. Jordan, the hated antagonist in the record-setting Black Panther film could be the next Clark Kent, as he is in talks to do the next reboot of the Superman movie, according to Variety magazine.…
Read MoreOprah Winfrey gushes over Michael B. Jordan as they work on a new project
Oprah Winfrey is a big fan of Michael B. Jordan. The 65-year-old media mogul has joined forces with the 32-year-old actor for a new TV drama “David Makes Man” on Oprah‘s OWN network. Winfrey who isn’ impressed by much gushed that working with Jordan on the project was “powerful.” “I think it is inspirational for me…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan describes his relationship with his father
Michael B. Jordan‘s role model is his dad. The Creed star is “constantly” comparing himself to his father and admitted his dad Michael A. Jordan inspires him every day. Speaking to HELLO! magazine, he said: “It’s hard for me to really choose a role model, but I would have to say the closest thing…
Read MoreCelebrity style from the 2019 Met Gala
The first Monday in May marks fashion’s biggest night and fundraising event — The Met Gala. Every year, a fashion theme is announced, and celebrities and designers spend several months and countless hours creating their signature looks. This year’s theme, “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” was diversely interpreted by celebrities and designers as they walked the…
Read MoreLupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan, Issa Rae walk NAACP Image Awards red carpet
Several of the top names in Black culture, entertainment, and politics walked the red carpet at the 2019 NAACP Image Awards. Standout names included Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sanaa Lathan, Winston Duke and others who represented the essence of Black excellence. View exclusive images below: Below are winners and more…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan and Denzel Washington to team up on new project
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,…
Read MoreThe new film that Michael B. Jordan is set to star in
Michael B. Jordan is set to star in an upcoming film adaptation of The Silver Bear that will be will be directed by Gerard McMurray. The 32-year-old actor is set to star in and produce Lionsgate’s movie based on the books of the same name by Derek Haas, taking on the role of dangerous assassin Columbus.…
Read MoreThe big honor that ‘Black Panther’ received at the SAG Awards
The Screen Actors Guild Awards were held Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019. Black Panther took the night’s biggest prize, Outstanding Performance By a Cast in a Motion Picture. The cast of the comic book blockbuster gathered on stage at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to accept the final award of the evening, with actor Chadwick…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan said to be ‘super flirty’ with actress in Utah nightclub
Michael B. Jordan was reportedly seen being “super flirty” in a Utah nightclub with the actress best known for her breakout performance in the 2018 film If Beale Street Could Talk. The 31-year-old actor — who stars as Adonis Creed in the Creed franchise — was spotted by an onlooker sharing an enjoyable evening alongside Kiki Layne, 27, at…
Read MoreHoliday hiccups: Tessa Thompson talks about receiving terrible gifts
Tessa Thompson pretends to like any terrible Christmas gifts she’s given. The 35-year-old star has admitted to occasionally using her acting talents when she’s been handed awful presents by any of her friends or family. She told Elle magazine: “We’re not big shoppers in my family — my parents make stuff instead. My dad will take…
Read MoreWhy Michael B. Jordan went to therapy before ‘Creed II’
One of Black Hollywood’s power players, Michael B. Jordan has stated during an interview that the role of Killmonger in the hit film Black Panther took a toll on his mental health. Jordan stated on The Bill Simmons Podcast that playing such an intense character put him in a dark place where he did not…
Read MoreTessa Thompson dishes dirt on ‘Creed II’ co-star Michael B. Jordan
Tessa Thompson claims Michael B. Jordan got “really angry” when he was hungry on the set of Creed II. The 35-year-old actress insists it was understandable that her co-star got “really irritable” during filming because he was pushing himself so hard to stay in shape to play boxer Adonis Creed. She told Elle.com: “I’m sure…
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