Despite all the biopics that have already been made – on Ray Charles, Muddy Waters and Chess Records, Muhammad Ali, Notorious B.I.G., Dorothy Dandridge, Josephine Baker and Motown (C’mon, you know that was what “Dreamgirls” was really about), there are still a wealth of historical African-American figures and entertainers that have not yet […]

*A planned Teddy Pendergrass biopic remains shelved for the time being – a direct byproduct of the ongoing court battle between the late R&B icon’s son and widow for control over his estate. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=91486

Her name has been floating around for years in connection with a planned remake of “The Bodyguard.” http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/movies/26523

This year’s NAACP Image Awards kept my attention – which isn’t very easy – with its high levels of glamour, impressive lineup of A-list celebrity presenters and primetime spot on television. From the perfect, playful chemistry between Judge Greg Mathis and Loretta Devine at the podium to the simple presence of Prince, the show kept […]

In a bid to get more eyeballs on its movies, one major studio is looking to turn Facebook into a movie-streaming service. Warner Bros. Digital Distribution said Tuesday it will offer The Dark Knight for rental through its Facebook page. More movie titles will be available for rental or purchase over the coming months. Rentals […]

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Its the weekend and time to do the things you want to do.  Relax, Chill and let’s go to the movies!

*Internet reports claimed 2010 Supporting Actress Oscar winner Mo’Nique “refused” to be a presenter at this year’s Oscars, even though previous Oscar winners always present the next year (she won Best Supporting Actress in 2010 for Precious). http://www.eurweb.com/?p=87936

http://www.bvblackspin.com/2011/02/27/oscars-no-black-academy-award-nominees/ As controversial as the Oscar nominations usually are, there is one issue that stands out more than most. Namely, why are there no black Oscar nominees this year?

http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/entertainment/movies/26212 Singer Eric Benet will be starring in a movie directed by Rhonda Freeman-Baraka.  

http://www.eurweb.com/?p=86891   *Halle Berry, LL Cool J and Vanessa Williams are among the first celebs announced to appear at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards, to broadcast live from Los Angeles’ historic Shrine Auditorium on Friday, March 4 (8-10 p.m. ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.  

*Danai Maraire sat down with the cast of Big Momma: Like Father Like Son to discuss the movie, some sticky situations and new addition Brandon T. Jackson who plays Martin’s son. Take a look. “Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son” hits theaters Friday, February 18. http://www.eurweb.com/?p=85540

It was 1997 when Love Jones premiered starring budding stars Larenz Tate and Nia Long, and almost 15 years later we’re still jonesin’ for the movie that came to be a definitive portrait of black love. Written and directed by Theodore Witcher, Love Jones was the first in a series of films in the late […]