*In Rome Thursday to promote the premiere of his film “Fruitvale Station,” the Italian press asked Michael B. Jordan about the racial backlash surrounding his casting in the upcoming “Fantastic Four” film. “It was expected. You kinda know going into it that people are used to seeing something one way, it’s a continuity thing more […]

*TV critics just got a first look at CBS’ upcoming Halle Berry’s series “Extant.” The sci-fi drama is from Steven Spielberg and stars the Oscar winner as astronaut Molly Watts, who returns from a year-long space mission with something extra – a secret pregnancy. She and her inventor husband already have an “android’ son named […]

  Republicans in Florida appeared to make a major concession to protestors last week when House Speaker Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel) ordered hearings on the state’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law. But less thrilling to the law’s critics was Weatherford’s pick to chair the meetings: staunch “Stand Your Ground” fan Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fort Walton […]

Jada Pinkett Smith and her rock hard bod are looking fabulous on the June/July 2011 issue of UPTOWN magazine.  The actress/wife/mom is dishing about the new season of her show “HawthoRNe,” making extreme sacrifices for her kids, and what she has to say about critics of her and hubby Will’s parenting of their Hollywood youngins. […]