Will Smith hails ‘iconic’ Sidney Poitier
Will Smith has hailed Sidney Poitier as a “true pioneer.” The 53-year-old actor used Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to the iconic star, who passed away on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at the age of 94. Alongside some throwback photographs, Smith — who is now one of the best-paid stars in Hollywood — wrote: […]
Why Vernon Davis compares himself to Will Smith and loves life after the NFL
As a strategic person, Vernon Davis knew what he wanted to do after football. The 14-year NFL veteran realized he was creative while a sophomore at the University of Maryland. He changed his major to art studio and a classmate told him he was “pretty good” in the genre. “I stepped back and said, ‘D—? […]
Morgan Freeman says he is very pro-police, blasts defunding idea
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman is adamantly opposed to defunding the police. The push for major police reforms was incited on Memorial Day 2020 following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was recorded kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes until his life drained […]
Dave Chappelle curses at Morgan Freeman in promo for ‘Closer’ special (video)
Dave Chappelle’s pairing with streaming goliath Netflix has been a cash windfall for both powerful entities. Chappelle has returned Neflix’s $60 million investment in him — and then some — with his previous five stand-up specials “The Age Of Spin,” “Deep In The Heart Of Texas,” “Equanimity,” “The Bird Revelation,” and “Sticks & Stones.” Moreover, […]
Spike Lee to receive Chaplin Award
Spike Lee continues to receive his flowers and will be the recipient of the 46th annual Chaplin Award from Film at Lincoln Center next month. The honor will take place on Sept. 9, 2021, and will be held at Alice Tully Hall, the main venue for FLC’s New York Film Festival, which will be back […]
‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ star Salma Hayek grateful for action role
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard deftly interweaves comedy, action, and a whole lot of bad words. In the follow-up film to The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Salma Hayek joins the cast as Sonia Kincaid, the wife of Samuel L. Jackson (Darius Kincaid). Ryan Reynolds returns as hitman Michael Bryce. When Sonia is in danger, Bryce continues his friendship […]
Principal Joe Clark, portrayed in classic film ‘Lean on Me,’ dies at 82
Joe Clark, who’s been immortalized as the baseball bat-wielding principal in the classic movie Lean on Me, died on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. He was 82. Clark succumbed after a long battle with an undisclosed illness at his home surrounded by family in Gainesville, Florida, according to NJ.com. Clark became an instant national sensation and […]
Morgan Freeman explains why he narrated rap video ‘Savage Mode II’
Morgan Freeman hates being typecast as the “nice guy.” He wants folks to know that he has not always played the fatherly or stately roles in films that helped him land his Academy Award and to be called America’s greatest actor, as New York magazine once hailed him. Freeman, 83, loves to step out of […]
Dungeon Family’s Big Rube wrote Morgan Freeman’s script on 21 Savage’s album
21 Savage and Metro Boomin’ top the Billboard charts this week with the critically-acclaimed Savage Mode II. While 21 Savage provides hard-core lyrics and Metro Boomin’s production is superb, Morgan Freeman steals the show with his omnipresent narration throughout the entire album. According to Metro Boomin, the award-winning actor was given a script written by […]
Morgan Freeman called molester at sentencing of man who killed granddaughter
Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman was the subject of a courtroom outburst during the sentencing of the man convicted of killing his granddaughter. The victim, E’Dena Hines, 33, was stabbed to death by her boyfriend, Lamar Davenport, 33, on Aug. 16, 2015, in New York City, and was convicted of her murder in May 2018. Hines […]
Morgan Freeman is about to sue CNN and demands this from the news station
Morgan Freeman continues to fire heavy artillery in response to an explosive and inflammatory CNN investigative piece that accuses the iconic actor of a pattern of sexual harassment. When CNN initially aired its damning report on Freeman, the Oscar-winning actor almost immediately apologized, saying that he regretted that some of his words and occasional behavior […]
Morgan Freeman blasts CNN, Chloe Melas for ‘malicious’ sexual harassment story
Morgan Freeman is fighting back after a initial report claimed that he sexually harassed several women. The report was initially issued by Chloe Melas, a CNN reporter. Melas shared that she was also sexually harassed by Morgan Freeman. Melas, along with An Phung, released a CNN report that caused a backlash against Freeman. VISA suspended his […]
Chloe Melas blasted after sexual harassment claim against Morgan Freeman
Chloe Melas, a CNN reporter, recently shared that she was sexually harassed by Morgan Freeman. Melas, along with An Phung, released a CNN report that claimed eight women were sexually harassed by Freeman. Freeman responded to the claims by initially apologizing following the report. “Anyone who knows me or has worked with me knows I […]
Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment by 8 women; his response
The national sexual harassment scandal has reached high up and touched another iconic giant in Hollywood. Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, who won his Oscar for his supporting role in Million Dollar Baby, is being accused by eight women of a pattern of sexual harassment throughout his illustrious career, CNN reports. Sixteen people spoke about […]
ICYMI: Top Super Bowl LII commercials
Super Bowl LII is over and the Philadelphia Eagles have championship rings for the first time in the franchise’s history. During the exciting game, some truly entertaining commercials were shown but the best by far was the Fire and Ice battle between “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage and iconic actor Morgan Freeman. This was […]
Oprah Winfrey to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award
Oprah Winfrey will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at next year’s Golden Globes after making “an incredible impact on the world of entertainment.” The 63-year-old actress and TV presenter – who has her own cable TV network, magazine and production company – will be handed the accolade after making “an incredible impact on the […]
Morgan Freeman used as propaganda weapon against Russia (video)
Actor Morgan Freeman has perhaps one of the most well-known voices and exudes a calm trusting demeanor. So it comes as a surprise that he is using his talents in a political ad that calls for the investigation of Russia and a dark plot of the villainy of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Freeman appeared in […]
Morgan Freeman to receive major honor
Morgan Freeman receives a once in a lifetime honor. In case you missed it, the 80-year-old has been named the 54th recipient of the SAG Life Achievement Award, recognizing his career achievements in addition to his humanitarian efforts. According to multiple outlets, the award, given annually, celebrates an actor who fosters the “finest ideals of […]
Morgan Freeman on the highs and lows of producing
Morgan Freeman discusses his favorite film, the 2009 Clint Eastwood directed Invictus, in which he nabbed an Oscar nomination for his role as Nelson Mandela. “It’s one of my diamond encrusted moments in life,” Freeman said, alongside his longtime producing partner Lori McCreary at the Producers Guild of America’s eighth annual Produced by Conference held […]
‘London Has Fallen’ red carpet world premiere
[jwplatform dU22JwK9] Rolling out was on the red carpet for the world premiere of the action-packed film London Has Fallen starring Morgan Freeman Angela Bassett and many more. We caught up with the cast just before they entered the ArcLight theater to view their film. Check out the interviews.