Time’s Up Demands Golden Globes Reforms Over Lack of Black Inclusion
“A cosmetic fix isn’t enough,” Time’s Up says about the HFPA’s diversity problems.
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Eddie Murphy Rejected ‘Coming to America’ Sequel Starring Michael B. Jordan
‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler pitched an idea for the sequel.
Group That Hands Out Golden Globes Has Zero Black Members
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has 87 members and not one is Black.
Eddie Murphy Says He Never Planned to Do ‘Coming to America’ Sequel
“We kind of had done the movie and it was in the past,” Murphy says.
Idris Elba Confirms ‘Luther’ Movie Will Soon Start Filming
“I’m super excited and I hope the fans are sort of excited for that,” the actor says.
Regina King to Play Shirley Chisholm, First Black Congresswoman in New Film
“With this film we hope to inspire many generations to come,” King says.
Vanessa Bell Calloway Says Colorism Played Role in ‘Coming to America’ Casting
“I didn’t want the part of Imani, I wanted to be Lisa,” the actress says.
Spike Lee Bashes ‘Corny’ DC Comics, Says He’s Open to Directing a Marvel Movie
“I grew up reading Spider-Man comic books,” the Oscar-winning filmmaker says.
Cedric the Entertainer Compares Racism in ‘Son of the South’ to Real Life (Video)
Racism “is still very much alive,” the comedian said while promoting his new film.
Deon Taylor to Direct ‘Freedom Ride’ Based on John Lewis and the Freedom Riders
The film will be set in 1961 as young activists demand equality and social justice.