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John Boyega has stepped down as Jo Malone’s global ambassador. The 28-year-old actor has cut ties with the perfume brand after he was cut out of an ad in China and replaced by Liu Haoran after the ad was recast and reshot, despite conceiving, directing and starring in the original commercial. In a series of…

John Boyega broke down in tears as he explained “how painful” it is to be told his “race means nothing” during a protest in London over the death of George Floyd. The Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker star joined protestors at Hyde Park in London on Wednesday (06.03.20) as part of the Black Lives…

John Boyega admits that he has become “nostalgic” since leaving the Star Wars franchise. The 28-year-old actor played the role of Stormtrooper-turned-hero Finn in the sequel trilogy, which came to an end with the release of Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker last year, and admits that leaving the sci-fi series behind has allowed him to reflect…

John Boyega has admitted he believes he’s been able to have an easier time in the public eye because he hasn’t succumbed to partying ways. The 27-year-old actor doesn’t drink alcohol because it wasn’t a habit any of his family members ever adopted. In fact, he thinks it’s easier to become famous without habits that…

John Boyega has teamed up with a streaming giant to develop non-English language films centered on West and East Africa. The Star Wars actor’s UpperRoom Productions will collaborate with Netflix to “develop film projects based on stories, cast, characters, crew, literary properties, mythology, screenplays and/or other elements in or around African countries.” David Kosse, vice…

Legendary ladies’ man Billy Dee Williams admits he didn’t know what the term “gender fluid” meant. The 82-year-old actor caused a stir last week when he said he sees himself as “feminine as well as masculine,” but he has insisted his comments were misunderstood and he doesn’t view himself as not having a fixed gender.…

Screen acting icon Billy Dee Williams, who soared to heartthrob status in such classic 70’s films as Lady Sings the Blues, Mahogany and Brian’s Song, admits in an interview that he sees himself as being “feminine as well as masculine.” Williams, 82, who later achieved mainstream success playing Lando in the second and third Star…

Samuel L. Jackson wants to play Mace Windu in Star Wars again and he knows how to make it work. During an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Jackson said he would love to play the grim Jedi master again. He went on to explain how it would work since Windu died. “I’d really…

Lupita Nyong’o has claimed she has “lost friends” over the selection of people she chose to take to the Black Panther premiere. The 34-year-old actress stars as Nakia in the upcoming Marvel movie, and has admitted that she had so many friends and family that wanted to attend the premiere of the production that even though…

The first official teaser trailer and teaser poster from Star Wars: The Last Jedi just debuted at Star Wars Celebration Orlando and it looks epically dope! The film has a wide array of talent, including the award-winning Lupita Nyong’o, who in an interview with Screen Rant said how much she loved the franchise but unfortunately,…

Rosario Dawson plays a fiancée who is in the fight of her life against her co-star Kathrine Heigl in the thriller Unforgettable. Director Denise Di Novi strategically shows how a deranged, jealous woman can use social media to ruin the life of her ex’s newfound love.

In what seems to be an all too frequent occurrence in 2016 another high profile celebrity is dead. Carrie Fisher, who gained international fame and fans for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars movie franchise has died at the age of 60. Fisher was on a flight four days ago and suffered…

Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, is breaking all creative barriers. The brainchild of one of the top TV shows of the year, “Atlanta” on FX, and the new cast member for the Star Wars movie franchise just released his first album in over two years titled, Awaken My Love. Gambino has always pushed the boundaries…

Bradford Young is no rookie to the world of filmmaking. After working behind the camera on several of Ava DuVernay’s movies, the budding award-winning cinematographer is set to move to London where he will film the latest Star Wars movie.

COVERGIRL Janelle Monae is no stranger to daring greatly when it comes to fashion. The songstress made us do a double take at this year’s Essence Music Festival when she was spotted in a classic houndstooth pattern sequined romper. The two-tone textile pattern characterized by abstract four-pointed shapes is a favorite of couture fashion house Christian Dior for his…

It looks as though we are witnessing cinematic history in the making. With another extremely profitable week spent atop the weekend box office, Star Wars: The Force Awakens has leaped within striking distance of James Cameron’s Avatar to claim the title of highest grossing movie in North American history. The J.J. Abrams-directed blockbuster snagged another…

Jimmy Fallon and The Roots have done it again with an a cappella Star Wars medley featuring the cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Having walked into the theater on Tuesday, Dec. 15 for a screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with absolutely no expectations and very little knowledge about casting other than a glance at a headline or two regarding the casting of Black actors in this new installment, I am hooked. It paid off be blissful and spoiler averse!…

The Labor Day weekend kicked off with one of Atlanta’s greatest parades, DragonCon 2015. Thousands lined up on Peachtree Street to watch the display of fantasy and talent led by Grand Marshall Nichelle Nicoles who played Lt. Uhura on Star Trek.

In the aftermath of the opening weekend flop of the heavily marketed and promoted Fantastic Four, speculation is running rampant as to what went wrong with the Marvel vehicle. Director Josh Trank thinks he knows. In fact, he began distancing himself from the film even before it was released. On Thursday, Aug. 6, one day before…