Waves of negative criticism has done little to stop ‘All Eyez On Me’, the Tupac biopic, from faring well at the box office.

Slammed by the rapper’s friend Jada Pinkett-Smith, the project has been mocked online thanks to appearances of iPhones and contemporary dance routines…invented years after the rapper’s death.

Tupac had an iPhone 7 in the movie pic.twitter.com/5ti2EZDFZm

— All Def Digital (@AllDefDigital) June 17, 2017

So, exactly how much money did the movie make?

$31. 2 million.

Via ‘Deadline’:

Weekend box office for June 16-18 per industry estimates on Saturday AM:

1.). Cars 3 (DIS), 4.256 theaters / $19.6M Fri. (includes $2.8M previews) /3-day cume: $51.8M/Wk 1

2.). Wonder Woman  (WB), 4,018 theaters (-147)/ $10.8M Fri./3-day cume: $40M (-32%)/Total:$273.8M/ Wk 3

3.). All Eyez On Me (LG), 2,471 theaters / $12.8M Fri. (includes $3.1M) /3-day cume: $31.2M/Wk 1

4.). The Mummy (Uni), 4.034 theaters (-1) / $3.8M Fri. (-68%) /3-day cume: $13.5M (-57%)/Total: $56.1M/Wk 2

5.). 47 Meters Down (ENT), 2,270 theaters / $4.3M Fri. (includes $735k) /3-day cume: $10.7M/Wk 1

6.). Rough Night (SONY), 3,162 theaters / $3.3M Fri. (includes $700k) /3-day cume: $8.7M/Wk 1

7.). Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales  (DIS), 2,759 theaters (-920)/ $2.3M Fri./3-day cume: $8.5M (-21%)/Total:$150.1M/ Wk 4

8.). Captain Underpants  (DWA/20TH), 2,968 theaters (-561)/ $2.1M Fri. (-40%) /3-day cume: $7.3M (-40%)/Total: $57.9M/Wk 3

9.). Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2  (DIS), 1,813 theaters (-1,098) / $1.2M Fri.  (-27%)/3-day cume: $4.8M (-23%)/Total:$374.7m/ Wk 7

10.). It Comes at Night (A24), 2,450 theaters (-83)  / $822K Fri (-67%) /3-day cume: $2.45M (-59%) /Total:$10.8M/ Total: Wk 2

Your thoughts?

In a dramatic turn of events, Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault trial has just ended – without a verdict.

The jury in the case were unable to reach a decision, as such a mistrial was declared.

Per reports, the jury deliberated for more than 5 days and on Friday told the judge they were deadlocked after 53 hours of deliberations. Thereafter, the judge pressured the jury to reach a decision by not allowing them to wrap up until 9:30 PM.

Ironically, the jury deliberated for more than 52 hours — which was longer than the entire trial.

Cosby, who has been accused of drugging and raping over 50 women, denies any wrongdoing.

Prosectors have promised that a re-trial will take place.

But until then, the actor is free …for now.

Your thoughts?

American Pop culture, as we all know, permeates attitudes, ideas and beliefs in nations near and far from U.S. borders.

One of these is Nigeria, home to the thriving Nollywood film industry. In the 90s and early 00s, the industry’s film pulled from hit soaps akin to ‘Sunset Beach‘ and ‘Day of our Lives’ to present its audiences with tales of love, lies, deceit and magic realism.

In the mid 00s, it pulled from one of Pop’s biggest “rivalries” to create one of its highest-selling releases to date.

Meet ‘Beyonce vs Rihanna‘ below…

Watch here!

The movie is loosely based on the singers’ supposed rivalry and sees the Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari portray “Beyonce”.

Quite interestingly, she would go on to star in several movies as characters loosely based on the Beyonce story.

Watch below…

Your thoughts?

Actor Keith Powers felt the stint of social media last night when he came under fire over controversial comments made in an interview.

Speaking to Hollywood Unlocked about speculation surrounding his private life, the ‘New Edition Story’ star said the most outlandish rumor he had heard was that he was bisexual.

He then proceeded to say that he doesn’t believe men can be bisexual:

i liked Keith Powers until this video. he’s a biphobic piece of trash. y’all can have him. pic.twitter.com/OsQ840tnni

— brandon⚜️ (@melaninboi) June 17, 2017

Needless to say, the roasting commenced.

Remorseful, the 24-year-old took to Twitter to apologize. He said:

Hey, I am sorry for how my answer came off in my ‘Hollywood Unlocked’ interview. I plan to explain with a video tomorrow.

— Keith Powers (@KeithTPowers) June 17, 2017

I made a mistake. I have nothing but love and respect for everyone. I’ve been sitting here reading comments and seeing where people…

— Keith Powers (@KeithTPowers) June 17, 2017

Are coming from. I always think it’s important for us to learn from our mistakes and I will. Nothing but love for you all. God bless.

— Keith Powers (@KeithTPowers) June 17, 2017

Well-worded apology. But is it too little or too late or should he be cut some slack?

Your thoughts?

[Photo credit: WENN]

Tamar Braxton has shared fresh thoughts on her feud with Toya Wright in an interview she hopes will build a bridge between them.

Standing as the latest feud with the skilled vocalist has been involved in since her re-emergence as a solo act, her spat with Wright reached new lows when they exchanged insults via social media.

How Braxton feels about it all now?

Watch below…

The ladies once shared a nemesis in K. Michelle who blasted Wright for accusing her of fabricating claims against Wright’s then-lover (and Michelle’s ex) Memphitz.

Who do you think is to blame for the drama?

The long-awaited Tupac biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’ finally landed in theaters today after battling years of hurdles – including the departure of not one but two directors.

However, the drama shows no signs of letting up.

Following questionable reviews and box office forecasts , actress Jada Pinkett Smith has hit out at the Benny Boom / LT Hutton production. She’s taken specific issue with the portrayal of her relationship with ‘Pac – someone she was close friends with.

Writing on Twitter moments ago, Smith said:

Forgive me… my relationship to Pac is too precious to me for the scenes in All Eyez On Me to stand as truth.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

Pac never read me that poem. I didn’t know that poem existed until it was printed in his book.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

Pac never said goodbye to me before leaving for LA. He had to leave abruptly and it wasn’t to pursue his career.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

I’ve never been to any of Pac’s shows by his request. We never had an argument backstage.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

The reimagining of my relationship to Pac has been deeply hurtful.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

To @KatGraham and @Dshippjr this is no fault of yours. Thank you for bringing so much heart and spirit to your roles.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

You both did a beautiful job with what you were given. Thank you both.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

Happy birthday Pac, you are cradled in my heart for eternity.
I love you.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

Yikes!

Opinion seems pretty divided; some are professing their love, while others are dragging for filth.

Have you seen the movie? If so what did you think? Haven’t watched? Will you? Let us know…

Your thoughts?

Another day, another drama for Chris Brown. And this time it centers around his ex Karrueche Tran.

The socialite turned Emmy winner scored a major legal victory today – succeeding in her bid for a restraining order against the singer in a Santa Monica court.

Your thoughts?

Another L for our boy Steve Harvey.

The actor/comic – whose 2017 has already been rocked by slams from critics of his support of President Donald Trump, commentary on women, jokes about Asians, and more – is adding a new set of enemies to that growing list:  Flint, MI residents.

As readers know, the city gained global attention after battling a water crisis that’s severely and negatively impacted the health of its residents – namely its children.  A sensitive situation for all involved, Harvey took time to make a joke about the matter, much to the chagrin of…umm…everybody!

See inside:

https://youtu.be/I9jpTQs6DpU

Needless to say, the commentary didn’t bode well with social media users – many of whom took to various platforms to roast the embattled comic.

In fact, even the mayor called for a public apology from Harvey.

Your thoughts?

NeNe Leakes made headlines yesterday when she announced her ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ return.

Trumpeting her comeback with the phrase “all hail the Queen,” the reality star sent fans into a frenzy following months of rumors.

What she didn’t divulge, however, were specifics about her role in the Bravo hit’s 10th season.

Well, according to TMZ, Leakes will will indeed be back on RHOA – but in a limited capacity.

Sources aka NeNe’s team cite her “other commitments” as the reason for her inability to sign-up full-time. It would appear she has a similar deal as fellow original Kim Zolciak, whose part-time return was confirmed back in April.

Filming has begun for the show’s new season, but NeNe has yet to shoot any scenes.

Are you buzzed about her return?

Your thoughts?

If you think your eyes are deceiving you, think again. Zendaya has indeed landed on the cover of Vogue Magazine.

The 20-year-old singer/actress looks breathtaking a-front of the July 2017 issue of the fashion bible – and pairs the image with an equally engaging interview feature.

Peep this excerpt on how she had been making moves behind the scenes – dating back to her Disney Channel days:

“I got in a room with the heads of Disney Channel,” Zendaya says, recounting a meeting that took place four years ago, when she was sixteen. By this time she had already completed her first Disney show, Shake It Up, in which she costarred as an aspiring dancer alongside Bella Thorne. For her to sign on to K.C. Undercover, she decided, Disney would need to meet demands. First they would need to make her a producer. Next she objected to the show’s title, which at the time was Super Awesome Katy. “I was like, ‘The title is whack. That’s gonna change.’ ” She then rejected her character’s name (“Do I look like a Katy to you?”) and insisted that the show feature a family of color.

There were other conditions: “I wanted to make sure that she wasn’t good at singing or acting or dancing. That she wasn’t artistically inclined. I didn’t want them to all of a sudden be like, ‘Oh, yeah, and then she sings this episode!’ No. She can’t dance; she can’t sing. She can’t do that stuff. There are other things that a girl can be.” Zendaya issued some final requirements: “I want her to be martial arts–trained. I want her to be able to do everything that a guy can do. I want her to be just as smart as everybody else. I want her to be a brainiac. I want her to be able to think on her feet. But I also want her to be socially awkward, not a cool kid. I want her to be normal with an extraordinary life.”

In using her leverage to seize control in this manner, Ajamu says, “she broke all the rules.” To Zendaya, it was a no-brainer. “A lot of people don’t realize their power,” she says. “I have so many friends who say yes to everything or feel like they can’t stand up for themselves in a situation.” She is now pounding a fist on the dining table at Soho House. “No: You have the power.”

After such a huge look, here’s hoping she can leverage this to benefit her music and acting careers.

Presently, she skews more “it girl” than anything else. We do know she has talent beyond that, so fingers crossed this allows her to showcase that on a grander scale.

Your thoughts?

[Photographer: Mario Testino]

Home to studios and labels she worked in as an up and coming art, London’s affluent Kensington and Chelsea undoubtedly holds a special place in Adele’s heart.

So, after learning that a number of its residents had died following a brutal fire, she dropped everything to join efforts to support and rescue survivors.

Adele was spotted at Grenfell Tower today offering her support to everyone affected by the tragedy. ??? pic.twitter.com/nJF29iSx1t

— Adele Fans Club (@AdeleClubFan) June 15, 2017

Reports indicate that twelve people lost their lives as a result of the fire but that number is unfortunately expected to rise as survivors seek answers from the authorities responsible for looking after the apartment block.

This letter was sent to them four months before the tragedy.

Your thoughts?

TNT’s newest dramedy centers around Niecy Nash (“Desna Simms”) as the leader of a fiesty and (at times) catty group of Floridian manicurists who are using their nail salon to assist as a money laundering front for a neighboring clinic.

The series, which also stars Emmy winner Karrueche Tran, won rave reviews from critics in pre-screens. Yet, when it made its debut on June 11th, viewership figures didn’t exactly match that fanfare.

‘Claws’ Series Premiere Ratings = 1.18 million

The numbers, though far from blockbuster, are fair given a number of circumstances:

• It’s in line with a number of other TNT original programming premiere figures from the past year
• It had to contend with major rating draws like ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ and ‘NHL Playoffs’
• The show’s already given viewers a “sneak preview” during a previously aired NBA game

With all things considered, the show is off to a solid start.  Next week’s ratings will be a good determinant of how well it was or wasn’t able to sustain viewers.

Your thoughts?