Posts Tagged ‘Michael B. Jordan’
Michael B. Jordan bringing comic book hero to film with ‘Static Shock’
Michael B. Jordan is heading back into the comic world that has paid such enormous dividends for his and many other actors’ careers. Jordan, who was the principal antagonist in 2018’s record-breaking blockbuster Black Panther, is set to produce Warner Bros. and DC Comics’ film Static Shock, which is based on the DC Comics character…
Read MoreMegan Thee Stallion makes ‘TIME’ mag’s 100 most influential people list
Megan Thee Stallion has been named as a pioneer in Time magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2020. The publication has revealed its annual list, which features the “WAP” hitmaker alongside the likes of Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson and Gabrielle Union. Writing about Megan in the magazine, Taraji P. Henson said:…
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 MoreMichael B. Jordan applauds Megan Thee Stallion for ‘speaking up’
Michael B. Jordan has taken to Twitter to publicly share his support for Megan Thee Stallion after she alleged Tory Lanez shot her. The 33-year-old actor took to Twitter to publicly support Megan, 25, after she claimed Tory was the shooter in the incident last month, where she suffered gunshot wounds and had to undergo…
Read MoreMichael B. Jordan promoting racial equality in Hollywood
Michael B. Jordan has teamed up with a civil rights advocacy charity to help promote change in Hollywood. The Black Panther star has joined forces with American nonprofit organization Color of Change to launch the #ChangeHollywood initiative, which begins with a roadmap for change that lays out the ways in which production companies and executives…
Read MoreWhy Michael B. Jordan’s film ‘Just Mercy’ is worth revisiting now amid protests
There is no better time than now to educate yourself on systematic racism. There are countless books and films available at your disposal some for free and others at a charge. Just Mercy is now one of those informative films that is now available to people for free. On Monday, June 1, Warner Bros. made…
Read More‘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,…
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