Jill Scott to Play Mahalia Jackson in Biopic From Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx
The Grammy-winning singer will star as the gospel legend in ‘Mahalia!’
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D.L. Hughley, Vivica A. Fox to Star in Bounce TV Comedies
The announcements came as the network unveiled its 2020-21 programing slate.
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Trailer: Black Panther Leader Fred Hampton Calls for Liberation
The first trailer for the film premiered Thursday at the virtual NABJ-NAHJ convention.
Zoe Saldana Apologizes for Playing Nina Simone in Controversial Biopic
“She deserved better,” the actress now says about Simone.
Ava DuVernay’s Array Alliance Announces Free Drive-In Screenings
‘Selena’ and ‘Purple Rain’ will be shown at the downtown L.A. events.
‘Luther’ Movie Is Moving Forward, Idris Elba Confirms
“It is happening!” Elba says about a film version of the popular BBC series.
Beyoncé Celebrates Black Culture in Visual Album ‘Black Is King’
The visual album will begin streaming July 31 on Disney+.
American Black Film Festival Unveils Slate, Including Yusuf Hawkins HBO Doc
This year’s virtual ABFF will include more than 90 movies and a lot of the programming is free.
‘Tenet’ Delayed Indefinitely by Warner Bros. Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Christopher Nolan blockbuster was originally slated to open on July 17.
Nia Long Was Told She ‘Looked Too Old’ For ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Role
“I think that was just a nice way to say you’re a little too Black,” the actress explained.