June 18, 2013

‘Family Matters’ Dad Set to Play Lead Role in New Film

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*Reginald VelJohnson, best known for his role on “Family Matters” as the befuddled father figure, is brining back his fun personality with a new family flick, “Angel’s Wings.” He’s set to play ‘Coach Carter,’ a volunteer coach for the Angels, a youth soccer team, who takes his job a bit too seriously. Joining him are [...]




Jay-Z and Jay Gatsby Are One in the Same

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*An unlikely collaboration, Jay-Z and the film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” will play out in full for audiences on Friday. The opening track for the movie has to be the rapper’s “100$ Bill,” setting the tone for the rest of the soundtrack which also includes Beyoncé and Andre 3000. But the [...]




Will Smith Reveals No Child Punishment Parenting Method

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*The Smith family is quite obviously the unconventional type, with very expressive children making their own mark in the industry at tender ages. In a recent conversation with  Metro New York, Will and his 14-year-old son Jaden chatted about their new movie, “After Earth.” But the dad also revealed he and his lady don’t like [...]




Ryan Gosling’s Casting Call for Bi-Racial Actors

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*In his debut as a director, Ryan Gosling is searching for biracial actors. Described as “fantasy noir,” “How to Catch a Monster” is based on a screenplay he actually wrote, a story mixed with horror and suspense to make out like a modern day fairytale. Set against the backdrop of a disappearing city, a single [...]




Halle Berry Talks on New Movie and Lurking Paparazzi [VIDEO]

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*Halle Berry sat down with “Extra’s” Mario Lopez to chat about life, love, baby, and her new movie, “The Call.” The Oscars were fun and had its moments for the actress, but the things that really erk her nerve is paparazzi going after her and her little girl, Nahla. “Does she ever think like it’s [...]




EUR Quickies: Obama’s Gangnam, Tyler’s New Title, Hilson & Diesel

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*President Barack Obama recently admitted that he likes the “Gangnam Style” track by Korean artist PSY. The president told People that he likes to do the signature “Gangnam Style” dance, just to get under the skin of his daughters Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11. “‘They’re cooler than I am,” Obama said of his daughters.  ”There [...]




Spike Lee Says ‘Django Unchained’ is ‘Disrespectful to My Ancestors’

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*Jamie Foxx and his crew of “Django Unchained” cohorts have been pumping up the volume on the new flick everywhere. He’s also been getting a lot of flack for the production. It should come as no surprise that one notable person in particular, Spike Lee, is refusing to see it because he says it’s disrespectful. [...]




‘Beasts’ Quvenzhane Says She’s Still a Regular Kid After Sudden Fame

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*Quvenzhane Wallis wowed critics with her performance in “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” Now that the dust has settled and the excitement has died down a bit, the 9-year-old actress had a chance to share about her feelings during the whirlwind in an interview with the Associated Press. “I actually had to learn what an [...]




Octavia Spencer is Haute on the Cover of Elle Mag

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*Octavia Spencer is super sexy on the cover of Elle magazine this month. Haute mama is showing off her cute flirtatious side in the “Women in Hollywood” issue. And yes she is working that cover in a slick black top and big hair. Yeah, haute stuff! Best known for her Oscar winning role in “The [...]




RZA Says the Rap to Movie Cross Over Was a Sexual Learning Experience

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*Let’s talk about sex! Wu Tang’s RZA is one hell-of-a-guy. That’s why he is featured in the November issue of GQ, where he discusses his adventures in the industry from rap to Hollywood and the sex that comes with it. “It’s good to be important. It’s nice to be nice,” the cross-over producer says of [...]




Aaliyah Album Still Going Forward, Movie on Hold

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*Aaliyah fans will have to wait for the biopic a little longer. The family still has to approve the production of the film, but in the meantime, the controversial 16-track album is still a go. “The Aaliyah Biopic is currently on hold until the Haughton family agrees to go forward with it. Before the controversy [...]




Box Office Winner ‘Resident Evil’ Brings Boris Kodjoe Back

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*Boris Kodjoe is back for the fifth installment of “Resident Evil,” playing the role of Luther West. The sexy on screen actor is happy to have been a part of the project, alongside Seinna Guillor, Shawn Roberts and Milla Jovoich. “I love Milla and her husband [the film's writer-director, Paul W.S. Anderson]. They’re amazing. Our [...]




Mary J. Blige to Become Betty Shabazz, the Wife of Malcolm X

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*The Queen of Hip Hop soul landed a huge gig to play the role of the wife of Malcolm X. She’ll portray Dr. Betty Shabazz in the upcoming TV film, “Parallel Lives,” which captures the lives of Shabazz and Coretta Scott King and the relationship they shared as the wives of two slain civil rights [...]




Atlanta Man Shot and Killed for Interrupting Thug and Girlfriend Having Sex at Drive-in

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*Paying attention to the news today would have one believe that the people all over the planet have gone stark raving mad. What else would one think when you live in a society where people can’t even ask for help with your car anymore without getting shot? Taekwondo world champion Mitt Lenix, 28, was having [...]




Walmart Enters the Digital Movie Biz with ‘Disc to Digital’ Service

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*I tell ya! That Walmart sells everything from diapers to car parts, don’t they?! They are nothing more than a hustleman outlet. Maybe they could change the name to Hustlemart. And we’re not mad at them (unless they don’t make the decision to disassociate themselves from ALEC). On top of everything else they sell, now [...]