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*David E. Talbert is the man. Here’s why: He’s still in post-production mode for his latest flick, “Baggage Claim” starring Paula Patton, Djimon Hounsou, Taye Diggs and Derek Luke, but he’s already gearing up for the next project. He was recently tapped for an independent film “Preacher’s Son.” The story builds around a young man [...]
*Director Salim Akil knew he was stepping into some delicate territory when he agreed to take on the remake of “Sparkle,” the 1976 musical film starring Irene Cara and Philip Michael Thomas that went on to become a cult fave. “Black folk love this movie,” the filmmaker said of the original in an interview alongside his [...]
*A day after the announcement of Derek Luke in the CBS pilot “Second Sight,” producers have revealed that Jill Scott will join him in her first series gig since HBO’s “The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.” As previously reported, the show is described as a gothic psychological thriller about Ross Tanner (Jason Lee), the lead detective [...]
*Derek Luke has landed a co-starring role opposite Jason Lee in the CBS drama pilot “Second Sight,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Based on the British series, the story is described as a gothic psychological thriller about Det. Ross Tanner (Lee), the lead detective with the New Orleans Police Department who is suddenly is afflicted [...]
*”Dish Nation,” the 30-minute entertainment news program has been re-upped by Fox Television stations through 2014. “Nation” features three popular morning radio show teams talking entertainment headlines including comedian/radio host Rickey Smiley cohorts Ebony Steele, Headcrack, Rock-T and Gary. “Dish Nation” averaged 1.3 million viewers in January and boasts a stronger 18-34 showing than any [...]
*The film adaptation of Zane’s erotic fiction novel “Addicted” just got a little steamier. Shadow and Act is reporting that tantalizingly attractive Tyson Beckford joined the cast, along with sassy, sexy Emayatzy Corinealdi, fresh off her starring role in “Middle of Nowhere.” This is going to be good, so hide yo’ kids. The film is [...]
*Oh yes, another interesting black film is in the making. The film adaptation of David E. Talbert’s “Baggage Claim” gets going as sexy heartthrobs Taye Diggs, Morris Chestnut, Trey Songz, Lauren London, Tia Mowry and Djimon Honsou battle it out for a part in the flick. Also, according to Humor Mill, Jill Scott and J Cole [...]
*Grammy-nominated R&B artist Trey Songz and “Private Practice” star Taye Diggs have joined Paula Patton, Derek Luke and Djimon Hounsou in the cast of “Baggage Claim,” Fox Searchlight’s adaptation of a novel written by David E. Talbert. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Talbert wrote the screenplay and is directing the romantic comedy about a 35-year-old [...]
*New movie, “Sparkle,” partially-produced by the late Whitney Houston, along with being her final on-screen effort, features a dynamic cast of familiar Hollywood faces such as Mike Epps (Satin), Derek Luke (Stix), and Omari Hardwick (Levi). But there are also a few Tinseltown up and comers that lend their talents to helping the film, well [...]
*TriStar Pictures presents the Bishop T.D. Jakes and Whitney Houston executive produced remake of Sparkle, starring Jordan Sparks as Sparkle, Whitney Houston, Mike Epps (Friday After Next), Omar Hardwick (The A-Team), Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher), Carmen Ejogo (Glory) and Tika Sumpter (“Gossip Girl”) – it arrives in theaters August 17, 2012. The film offers stellar [...]
*The highly anticipated remake of “Sparkle” is due in theaters this coming Friday, August 17. Unlike the original, in the new version of the film, the men get get quite a bit more screen time. The three male stars of the new production: Omari Hardwick, Derek Luke and Mike Epps sat down with BlackTreeTv to [...]
*Expect to see Derek Luke starring in the long anticipated remake of 1976 classic “Sparkle” as the love interest of title character played by Jordin Sparks. Since making his big break as “Antwone Fisher,” the actor has experienced some heavy weight roles, but nothing quite like this one, reports BET.com. Working with Whitney Houston was [...]
*After being found lifeless on Feb. 11 in a Beverly Hills hotel, fans and observers wondered what really happened, speculating drug overdose or a lethal mix of prescription drugs and alcohol. A source close to Houston told E! News, officials are likely to rule it an accident. The actual cause of death is temporarily listed [...]
*Jordin Sparks is overly excited about her role in the remake of 1976′s “Sparkle” because one of her biggest idols will star in the movie alongside her. It’s been more than 15 years since 48-year-old Whitney Houston has played a significant part on the big screen and many are rejoicing for her return to that [...]
*There are a handful of folk who are not happy with the idea of a “Sparkle” remake, and you know who you are. The original 1976 film about the effects of fame on a rising girl group holds a special place in the hearts of fans, with Irene Cara, Lonette McKee and Dwan Smith irreplaceable [...]
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