Posts Tagged ‘Spike Lee’
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington honor Chadwick Boseman in new Netflix doc
Netflix is honoring Chadwick Boseman today, August 17, with the release of the special documentary Chadwick Boseman: Portrait of an Artist. The limited-edition viewing will run for 30-days and is…
Read MoreMaster P’s son, Hercy Miller, picks an HBCU to play college basketball
Hercy Miller, the son of No Limit CEO Percy “Master P” Miller, committed Friday, March 26 to play basketball at Tennessee State University. Miller, a 6-foot-3 senior guard at Minnehaha…
Read MoreStephen A. Smith releasing a docuseries exploring the accomplishments of HBCUs
ESPN sports anchor Stephen A. Smith and his Mr. SAS Productions (“Stephen A’s World,” “Why Not Us?”) are producing an upcoming documentary series called “Black Excellence” examining the legacy of…
Read MoreSpike Lee to preside over Cannes International Film Festival jury (video)
The Cannes International Film Festival has selected Spike Lee to preside over its 2021 jury. Lee is the first Black person to head the Cannes jury in its 74 years,…
Read MoreSpike Lee irate over Patrick Ewing being hassled at Madison Square Garden
Retired New York Knick Patrick Ewing visited his old Madison Square Garden stomping grounds this week as the now Georgetown Hoyas head coach was in New York with his team…
Read MoreSpike Lee doc to examine how New Yorkers faced tragedies from 9/11 to COVID-19
Spike Lee has partnered with HBO Documentary Films to direct “NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021 ½,” a project that will focus on how the city has triumphed through tragedies like the Sept.…
Read MoreChicago actress and media personality Erica Watson has died
Actress, comedian and media personality Erica Watson has died as a result of COVID-19 complications. Her brother shared information about the death of his sister in a Facebook post, saying…
Read MoreSpike Lee says he plans to take COVID-19 vaccine
Film legend Spike Lee isn’t playing around when it comes to COVID-19 and plans to take the vaccination as soon as it becomes available to him. The Malcolm X director…
Read MoreNate Parker uses filmmaking as his preferred method of activism
Nate Parker’s movie career has been filled with roles that share a common theme — to spotlight injustices committed against people of color and the shame of the nation resulting…
Read MoreShowtime releases ‘Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine’ trailer (video)
Showtime has released the trailer for “Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine,” an upcoming docuseries following the life of the antagonistic rapper. The three-part series is based on Rolling Stone…
Read MoreSpike Lee likens 45 to Hitler during New York Film Critics Circle Awards speech
The New York Film Critics Circle honored Spike Lee on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, with a special award for his short film New York New York, which pays tribute to…
Read MoreSnoop, Ice Cube, Too Short and E-40 drop video for ‘American Skin’ soundtrack
Mount Westmore, the new supergroup comprised of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short and E-40, has finally put its official stamp down. The four-man crew of super spitters addresses racism,…
Read MoreSpike Lee’s kids selected as 2021 Golden Globe ambassadors
Spike Lee’s children, Satchel and Jackson Lee, will be this year’s Golden Globes ambassadors. According to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the appointment marks the first time that two siblings…
Read MoreSpike Lee to receive the American Cinematheque Award
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…
Read MoreSpike Lee returns with racially charged film ‘American Skin’
The trailer for Spike Lee‘s new film, ‘AMERICAN SKIN’ was released this week. The film is written, directed by, and stars Nate Parker (Birth of a Nation). Spike Lee is an executive producer. Omari Hardwick, Vanessa…
Read MoreSpike Lee directing movie musical about erectile dyfunction
Spike Lee waxed poetically about the times his late mother literally had to drag him to the theaters to watch hated movie musicals back in his Brooklyn haunts. Lee’s mother…
Read MoreTyler Perry reveals why Spike Lee’s criticism of him ‘stung’
Tyler Perry recently shed light on how he was affected by Spike Lee’s judgement. During an interview with Variety, Perry discussed Lee’s past comments about his work. Lee once called…
Read MoreMan jailed for killing Thomas Byrd, who starred in Spike Lee films
Atlanta police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Byrd, 70, was reportedly found dead on Oct. 3…
Read MoreSpike Lee honors Thomas Jefferson Byrd after actor found slain
Spike Lee paid homage to actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd. On Oct. 4, Lee shared with his followers that Byrd had died in Atlanta. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Byrd, 70,…
Read MoreSpike Lee didn’t know Chadwick Boseman was sick while filming ‘Da 5 Bloods’
Spike Lee had no idea Chadwick Boseman was sick when they were filming Da 5 Bloods. The 43-year-old actor died on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, after secretly battling colon cancer…
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