Much of the east coast is a mess after Hurricane Irene, but that didn’t stop the maids of “The Help” from cleaning up at the box office. For the second week in a row, ‘The Help’ was No. 1, with an estimated $14.3 million, fending off newcomers ‘Colombiana,’ ‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’ and […]
Former NFL star turned actor Bubba Smith has died. A Los Angeles County coroner’s spokesman said Smith was found dead at his Baldwin Hills home. A cause of death has not been determined. Smith was 66 years old. The 6-foot-7 Smith was drafted by the then Baltimore Colts in 1967 and spent five seasons with […]
It was officially confirmed yesterday that British actor Idris Elba will star in a sci-fi film called Pacific Rim, which will be directed by Guillermo del Toro (Pans Labyrinth, Hellboy). The story is set in the future at a time and place in which malevolent creatures threaten the earth, and the world has to band together to rid the planet […]
The Russ Parr Morning Show’s own Alfredas was on the Black Carpet for the premiere of Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Tickets were sold for charity at a whopping $1,000 a piece to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Alfredas spoke with fans who stood in line for 36 hours to […]
If you took the friends from Love Jones and invited them to a party with the cast of 30 Years To Life you might end up with something like Russ Parr’s 35 and Ticking. The romantic comedy follows a group of friends at various stages of their love lives trying to make a connection. Turning […]
Tyler Perry is going to take off his dress again and go looking for love. According to Blackfilm.com the award winning director and actor is slated to direct, produce and star in a romantic comedy called Good Deeds. “It’s about a guy that’s torn between the girl he’s going to get married to and a […]
It’s January 3rd and we’re STILL seeing videos and pictures from Friday night/Saturday morning. Here’s a round-up of performances: First up is Jay-Z and Beyonce performing in Vegas. Chris Martin from Coldplay, Kanye and John Mayer joined them on stage as well. Bey and Jay were reportedly paid $2 Million for TWO songs. Must be […]
Chris Tucker hasn’t been seen on the screen since 2007’s Rush Hour 3 and that’s a damn shame.
The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) will honor the special achievements of iconic filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, film legend Lena Horne and veteran film journalist Roger Ebert, with 2010 AAFCA Awards at its second live ceremony on Monday, December 13, 2010, at the legendary Ebony Repertory Theatre in Los Angeles. AAFCA is the film industry’s […]
The 14th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival starts today in NYC. From September 15th to the 19th actors, directors and an array of professionals in the world of black cinema will converge in midtown to catch the latest in screen gems.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Dolly Parton is returning to the big screen to team up with Queen Latifah in the feature “Joyful Noise,” which centers around two women who join forces to prevent a small-town gospel choir from shutting down.
From BlackVoices.com It was a great evening for Blacks on Broadway as ‘Fela!’s Bill T. Jones, ‘Fences’ Denzel Washington and Viola Davis and the musical ‘Memphis’ were among the big winners at the 64th Annual Tony Awards in New York City.
