We will start with the 6th fact that you may not have heard about actor-writer-producer-director Tyler Perry because it’s this weekends latest news. His film, Madea’s Big Happy Family,scored a solid $25.8 million at the domestic box office in its debut this weekend, including the best per-screen average ($11,255) of any wide release. [Read The Hollywood Reporter’s reviewhere.] […]
Entertainment Weekly confirms that Oscar-winning action star Sylvester Stallone plans to launch his own clothing line in 2012. Stallone’s first opened up about his plans in “Women’s Wear Daily,” saying he was motivated to try his hand a fashion when he had to get his clothes custom made after losing 25 pounds between filming the second […]
From The Hollywood Reporter By Pamela McClintock and Tim Appelo When Kenneth Branagh cast Idris Elba as Heimdall in the upcoming summer tentpole Thor, a furious debate erupted among fanboys, with some insisting it was wrong for a black man to play a Nordic god. But the London-born actor has no patience for the debate. […]
At last! Trainers behind beautiful-bodied Halle, Heidi, and Jennifers A. and L. reveal how their clients got their shapes and how you can, too. FAB FIGURE: Jennifer Aniston CELEB TRAINER: Kathy Kaehler SMART TIPS: 1. Eat! One big mistake women make is severely cutting calories, which slows your metabolism and makes you feel deprived. The […]
For his next gig, Tyler Perry is losing the wig and donning the suit of detective-psychologist Alex Cross. QED is mounting a production based on the popular James Patterson character that has already been portrayed by Morgan Freeman in two previous studio movies. Rob Cohen is on board to direct the new take, which has no distribution. QED will […]
According to “The Hollywood Reporter,” Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment is joining forces with Jay-Z to release movies. Jay-Z says the partnership is a great business move for both sides, stating, quote, “This venture into film development and production is a perfect next step with teams that are accomplished, creative, and innovative.” The first project for […]
Deadline reports that Oscar-winning director/actor Clint Eastwood is on board to direct the fourth version of A Star is Born, with Beyonce as the leading lady. The film debuted in 1937 with Janet Gaynor in the lead role, was remade in 1954 with Judy Garland and again in 1976 with Barbra Streisand. No starring male has been […]
The British drama “The King’s Speech” leads the list of nominees for tonight’s Golden Globe Awards. The film is nominated for seven awards including Best Picture. “The Fighter” and “The Social Network,” are close behind with six nominations each. Fox’s hit musical “Glee” leads the TV contenders in Golden Globe nominations with five nods. Presented […]
The Hollywood awards season continues with the nomination announcements for the 42nd NAACP Image Awards. Filmmaker Tyler Perry is nominated twice in the category for Outstanding Motion Picture. Perry’s films “For Colored Girls” and “Why Did I Get Married Too?” are up against the Queen Latifah romantic comedy “Just Wright,” “The Book Of Eli,” starring […]
Hip-hop producer Just Blaze and DJ Kid Capri will begin hosting a new reality competition next month.
Regina Kings recently wrote a harsh criticism of the Emmys on The Huffington Post. See criticized the award ceremonies for not recognizing actors of color, confusing her with another Black actress and not recognizing “Sesame Street” and “227” actress Alaina Reed Hall, who passed away this year. Up to and including this year, there have […]
