Reboots of classic films are either a hit or a terrible miss, but with LeBron James and Atlanta writers steering the ship, this remake of House Party looks promising already. The Cavs all-star and his business partner Maverick Carter are producing the House Party reboot through their company Springhill Entertainment, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project will be a revival of the 1990s […]
From documentaries to coming-of-age stories, here are the most anticipated movies coming out of the Sundance Film Festival.
Academy Award nominations were announced Tuesday morning, with Best Drama Golden Globe winner “Moonlight” earning eight, including Best Picture. “La La Land” leads with 14 noms, tying the record previously set by “All About Eve” in 1950 and Titanic in 1997. “Moonlight” and “Arrival” tied for the second biggest haul at eight apiece. “Fences,” from […]
Stacey Dash just doesn’t know when to quit. The Clueless actress (in more ways than one) appears to go completely off the rails in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, whining about how badly conservatives are treated in show business. She also makes a bold statement calling Black films inherently racist, and adding that […]
The 88th annual Academy Awards came and went, but not without enough awkward moments to keep us chatting until lunchtime. From red carpet faux pas to directors chopping down their competitors with mean side eyes, here’s all the memorable moments from Hollywood’s biggest night (and some moments you may have blinked and missed). 1. Beauty […]
“White men are taking care of themselves in this situation.” As we get closer to the all-White Oscars, a new report is calling out Hollywood’s “color problem.” The Comprehensive Annenberg Report on Diversity in Entertainment comes out of the University of Southern California and displays concrete evidence about the lack of diversity in Hollywood. The organization’s report reveals Hollywood’s diversity […]
Spike Lee isn’t going to The Oscars. That’s not because he has any particular problem with the fact that his latest film hasn’t been nominated, but because he’s rightfully upset that for the second time in two-consecutive years, every actor nominated for top honors is white. Today, Lee took a stand with the following Instagram […]
Director Muta’Ali Muhammad said creating the documentary was the perfect excuse to interview and spend time with his widely-admired grandmother. Ruby Dee, the late artist, activist and writer, is igniting our TV screens once again this Sunday in a debut documentary directed by her grandson entitled, Life’s Essentials with Ruby Dee. In the film, Dee […]
The comedian/actress talks about the often forgotten about awards ceremony that she holds in greater esteem than the Academy Awards. Black Twitter has been buzzing about its disappointment with the lack of diversity that has yet again turned up in this year’s Oscar nominations. This is now the second year in a row that the […]
When will the academy acknowledge our Black stars? With Alejandro González Iñárritu’s The Revenant a shoo-in to sweep the 88th Annual Academy Awards, this is undoubtedly Leonardo DiCaprio’s year to finally take home the golden statuette. As fans of Leo, we’re excited for the astounding actor as he deserves every bit of recognition. However, the academy, as […]
LOS ANGELES — Oscar-nominated actor Robert Loggia is dead at 85, according to TMZ. His wife told TMZ that Loggia had been battling Alzheimer’s for nearly 5 years and his health took a turn for the worse on Wednesday. Loggia was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for “Jagged Edge.” He is also known for […]
The magazine takes the blame for the omission, but also blames studios for putting much of an effort to look a more diverse acting pool of talent. Eight of the most acclaimed actresses grace the cover of the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, and there isn’t a minority in the bunch. The lack […]