Entertainment
Bounce TV the nation’s first-ever broadcast television network designed for African American audiences — today announced its newest original series One Love will premiere Tuesday, April 8 at 9:00 p.m. (ET). One Love follows the hilarious adventures of Pastor William (Mark Curry, Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper) and Carolyn Winters (Sheryl Lee Ralph, Moesha), the […]
Actor Mickey Rooney, one of Hollywood’s brightest stars in the 1930s and 1940s, died Sunday in California, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office said. He was 93. The diminutive 5-foot, 2-inch Rooney began his acting career shortly after his first birthday, appearing on vaudeville stages with his parents. He was born Joseph Yule, Jr. […]
Taraji P. Henson may no longer star on “Person of Interest” but we can guarantee the film industry will be quite interested in her this year, as will audiences. Prepping for what could likely be the actress’s biggest year since her 2009 Academy Award nomination, Taraji chatted with us this morning about all the great […]
*Queen Latifah’s place in hip-hop is secured, thanks to a successful career in rap that has expanded into movies, her own production company and a hit daytime talk show. As she graces the cover of the new Jet magazine, Latifah provides a glimpse into her personal life as she opens up on a variety […]
Talk show host and former football star Michael Strahan is expected to soon join the cast of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” at least on a part-time basis. A person with knowledge of the negotiations who requested anonymity because the deal hasn’t been completed said Tuesday that Strahan will work semi-regularly during the show’s first […]
Women in Film has set its five honorees for this year’s Crystal + Lucy Awards. Cate Blanchett will be honored with the 2014 Crystal Award for excellence in film, and Kerry Washington will receive the Lucy Award for excellence in television. Women in Film will also fete actress Rose Byrne with the Max Mara “Face […]
Tyler Perry’s latest movie The Single Moms Club marks the Hollywood writer/director/producer powerhouse’s 17th film in 10 years. It also marks his final film under his partnership with Lionsgate. And it marks the end of an era as a filmmaker. One of Hollywood’s most bankable talents plans to take a break from making movies for now. He’s now […]
In John 3:5, Jesus said, “Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” Attorney, TV personality, author and heart health advocate Star Jones, 52, is now calling the fulfillment of Christ’s command “one of the best days of my life.” On Friday, March 28, the devout Christian, […]
*In 2007, Andrea Wiley and a team of dedicated artisans set out to document single women of faith in the award winning film “Soul Mate.” Their stories were inspiring, heart wrenching and real as women by the dozens graciously shared their truth and their desire to be coupled with their soul mate in the presence of […]
After weathering a sea of controversy, “Noah” arrived in first place at the weekend box office. Paramount’s biblical epic starring Russell Crowe in the titular role opened with $44 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The imaginative take on the tale of Noah’s Ark from “Black Swan” director Darren Aronofsky led some religious groups […]
*Starz today announced cast members of its upcoming half-hour scripted comedy series “Survivor’s Remorse” from LeBron James, Tom Werner, Mike O’Malley, Maverick Carter and Paul Wachter. Jessie T. Usher (“Level Up”) will play Cam Calloway, Ronreaco Lee (“Glory,” “Let’s Stay Together”) has been cast as Reggie Vaughn, Erica Ash (“Scary Movie 5,” “The Real Husbands […]
Darren Aronofsky’s film adaptation of the Biblical story of Noah, set to hit theaters March 28, created controversy in the faith community over its non-literal translation. The brouhaha has caused some, even before seeing it, to rail against the film.But the Oscar-winning star of the movie, Russell Crowe, is annoyed with the backlash and is letting […]