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Raoul Peck’s ‘Silver Dollar Road’ chronicles a Black family’s battle to hold...
“Silver Dollar Road,” which chronicles the story of the Reels family in North Carolina, opened in theaters on Friday before being available for streaming in December TORONTO (AP) — The filmmaker Raoul...
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‘Maxine’s Baby’ trailer showcases Tyler Perry’s life journey
The Perry documentary, which chronicles the public rise and inner world of the Black entertainment mogul, hits Amazon Prime Video next month. Tyler Perry’s life journey is getting the documentary...
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6 fascinating things from Jada Pinkett Smith’s memoir that you likely haven’t...
OPINION: Yes, you’ve already heard about the marriage woes and insights about the Oscar slap, but there is so much more going on in Pinkett Smith’s memoir, “Worthy.” Editor’s note: The following...
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‘American Fiction’ trailer previews Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae
The upcoming satire, based on the novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett, features Wright as aggrieved author Thelonious “Monk” Ellison. Get ready for “American Fiction.” The trailer for Cord Jefferson’s...
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Whoopi Goldberg says 1993 Oscars red carpet dress backlash ‘hurt’ her
At the 1993 Oscars, Goldberg wore a lime green and dark purple jumpsuit similar to the one she wore as Queen Constantina in the TV rendition of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Whoopi Goldberg...
View ArticleChris Rock, Kevin Hart ‘Headliners Only’ tour getting Netflix documentary
“Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only” chronicles Rock and Hart’s five-city mini concert tour in July 2022. Chris Rock and Kevin Hart embarked on a brief comedy tour together in the summer of...
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New Netflix thriller tackling theme of justice in Nigeria is a global hit and...
“The Black Book” is the latest hit out of Nollywood, the world’s second-largest film industry based on number of productions ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian action thriller that tells a gripping story...
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Mahershala Ali, Myha’la face a cyberattack in ‘Leave the World Behind’ trailer
The upcoming psychological drama, based on the bestselling 2020 novel of the same name, hits theaters and Netflix later this year. Get ready for a new kind of thriller. Two-time Academy Award winner...
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Tyler Perry, Netflix announce first-look feature film deal
A pair of Perry films are already on the way to the streaming network, including the Kerry Washington-led historical drama, “Six Triple Eight.” Get ready for more Tyler Perry on Netflix. The streaming...
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‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero,...
Roundtree’s longtime manager said the actor had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who...
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10 horror movies to watch this fall
Jordan Peele modern classics like “Get Out” and “Us” have hit streamers just in time for spooky season. From foundational staples like “Night of the Living Dead” to new classics like “Nope,” theGrio...
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Brandy Norwood stars in Netflix’s ‘Best. Christmas. Ever!’
The upcoming film releases one week after her holiday album, “Christmas with Brandy,” hits stores. Get ready for a new Christmas classic. Brandy Norwood stars in Netflix’s latest holiday offering:...
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Celebs respond to death of Richard Roundtree
Samuel L. Jackson, Gabrielle Union, and Robert Townsend are among the many celebrities to write tributes to Roundtree, who died on Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer. The death of actor Richard...
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The first Black superhero
OPINION: Richard Roundtree’s groundbreaking portrayal of John Shaft was a turning point for Black art, culture and self-identity, but it is also a superhero origin story. Editor’s note: The following...
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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ is not a great film, but it is an important film...
OPINION: Martin Scorsese’s epic about the killings of the Osage people exposes another lost chapter in America’s dark past and even alludes to another important historical moment — the Tulsa Race...
View Article‘Good Burger 2’ official trailer released for Paramount+
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell reprise their roles from the 1997 film about a fictional fast food restaurant. The trailer for “Good Burger 2” has arrived. The sequel to the 1997 Nickelodeon comedy...
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Under new leadership, Urbanworld Film Festival returns for its 27th year
From Yvonne Orji’s directorial debut to rapper RZA’s feature film, this year’s Urbanworld Film Festival promises to showcase the nuances of Black culture. Urbanworld Film Festival is returning to New...
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We should all celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie, ‘Belly’ – the...
OPINION: Any detractors of “Belly,” Hype Williams’ only feature “film” in the director’s seat, are watching it wrong. Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the...
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‘Black Panther’ stuntman dies after car wreck
The stunt work of 41-year-old Taraja Ramsess was also featured in “Avengers: Infinity War,” “The Suicide Squad,” “Atlanta” and “Creed III.” A stuntman known for his work in the Marvel franchise died...
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SAG-AFTRA approves deal of ‘extraordinary scope,’ ends strike
The tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) comes after 118 days, the longest strike in Hollywood history. After 118 days, the SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of...
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