The erotic novel ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ welcomed its film adaptation earlier this year via Universal Pictures and pulled in $570.5 million at the Box office.
Today, the comedian Marlon Wayans has released the trailer for his slapstick parody of the movie. Its name? ‘Fifty Shades of Black‘ which hits theatres on January 29th 2016.
Who he’s pulled along to help him complete his latest comic creation? Jane Seymour, Mike Epps and Affion Crockett.
Hilarity and played out stereotypes after the leap…
Michael B. Jordan‘s promotional train stopped at Men’s Fitness this month.
Why? The actor is the star of the movie ‘Creed’ which follows the story of the son of Rocky character Apollo Creed. Jordan is currently gearing up for the movie’s November 25th release alongside his co-stars Phylicia Rashad (‘The Cosby Show’) and Mr. Rocky himself Sylvester Stallone.
For some artists brand diversification only serves as a means to a profitable end.
For others, like say the singer Patti LaBelle, it gives them the opportunity to share more of who they are through services and products targeted at the lifestyles of fans who have already purchased their material.
Today, LaBelle’s authentic foray into food has seen her prove that magic happens when the right persons takes a risk and presents the right product to the world.
‘Straight Outta Compton’ is going straight into the history books after adding yet another shining achievement to its already long list of nods. As fans know, the movie – released in August 2015 – set a number of records its first weekend including:
Highest opening weekend for a musical biopic ($60 million)
Highest August opening weekend for an R-rated film
Fast forward three months and $200 million later, the NWA biographical film now boasts two new records: highest grossing musical biopic of all time and highest grossing film by a black director (F. Gary Gray). But, while the legendary rap group may be lifting a glass to celebrate the accomplishments, there’s one who isn’t exactly thrilled at the news: their former manager Jerry Heller…
Much to the dismay of its supporters the movie ‘Chocolate City‘ received a sour reception when it tanked at the box office earlier this year.
Indeed, after generating just over $200,000 the movie was considered a “flop” by fans when it tried its best to turn moviegoers on in the March of this year.
However, all isn’t lost. For, ‘America’s Next Top Model‘ star Keith Carlos has announced that he has been enlisted to ensure its sequel fares much better.
Excitement is brimming for the holiday event of the season – NBC’s star-studded live rework of the legendary ‘The Wiz.’
Starring Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, rapper Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba, and more, the 3 hour special is blasting onto televisions
But, before you can see if the reimagined, 2015 adaptation does justice to its Diana Ross/Michael Jackson-led 70’s counterparts, check out the trailer and hot photos from the forthcoming flick below:
Though a week away from release, ‘Creed’ is already the focus of ample Oscar buzz.
The Michael B. Jordan boxing flick is the latest from the Rocky franchise and sees the rising star play Adonis Johnson, the son of the late Apollo Creed.
Sylvester Stallone reprises his role of the former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa, who – in this movie – serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis.
This Thursday (Nov. 19th) brings with it the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Creed’ and That Grape Juice are elated to give TWO readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to attend!
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Media maven Mariah Carey will make her return to the small screen this December on the Hallmark channel.
Multi-tasking Mimi both stars in and directs ‘A Christmas Melody’ – an original movie for the cable network.
The 45-year-old is starring as a teacher who helps a special student piece together the ultimate Holiday song – her own real-life classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’
Set to air December 19th, Hallmark have unveiled a first look trailer for the film – which also stars Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, Kathy Najimy and 10-year-old Broadway sensation Fina Strazza. Watch below…
Stateside goat charmers were in for a treat this morning as actress/reality TV star Nene Leakes showed off her lamb chops singing chops for audience members of ‘The View.’
As fans know, the diva “ditched” her claim to fame as part of the saucy group of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to try her hand at Broadway in ‘Cinderella: The Musical’ and other forthcoming television ventures.
Taking to ABC this morning to give viewers a sample what they were missing, get into Miss Leakes demonstrating her vocal prowess – a bid sure to win the approval of Rihanna, Trey Songz, and Jussie Smollett fans everywhere:
‘How To Get Away With Murder‘ actress Viola Davis teamed up with the Paley Center & McCann to present ‘New Audiences for a New America’, an insightful session which saw the entertainer weigh in on Hollywood’s relationship with diversity.
The conversation (which features a creative from ‘Empire’ and an executive from ABC) comes as Davis has been praised for her portrayal of the cruel and complex Annalise Keating in the aforementioned ‘Murder‘ which has been lauded for its jaw-dropping storylines and diverse group of characters.
In 2009 Disney was lauded for championing diversity when it released its very first African-American led movie ‘The Princess and the Frog.‘
In 2015, the company remains just as diverse behind the scenes now a four-year old girl of African-American descent has become one of its shareholders.
