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Chrysler Honors Spike Lee
Written on 11 Apr, 2008 at 16:40 in Arts & Culture | viewed 103 times | 0 Comments
It’s hard to imagine Black Hollywood—or Tinseltown period—without Spike Lee, arguably one of the best filmmakers cinema has ever seen. Chrysler recently bestowed upon the filmmaker its coveted Behind the Lens Award, which is given annually to behind-the-scenes trailblazers in... (Continue reading)
Notorious B.I.G. Film
Written on 2 Apr, 2008 at 11:25 in Arts & Culture | viewed 88 times | 0 Comments
Cameras are finally rolling on Notorious, the film that’s been on hold since 2007. The biopic of legendary hip-hop artist Christopher Wallace (aka Notorious B.I.G. and Biggie Smalls) went into production last week. A January 2009 release date is scheduled.... (Continue reading)
Tyler Perry and Barack Obama
Written on 21 Mar, 2008 at 11:20 in Arts & Culture | viewed 180 times | 0 Comments
Since coming onto the national scene at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, White House presidential hopeful and Democratic frontrunner Barack Obama has become an epic figure. Now Hollywood wants to capture the essence of the man who embodies the American... (Continue reading)
Bob Marley Biopic to Hit Big Screen
Written on 6 Mar, 2008 at 13:40 in Arts & Culture | viewed 62 times | 0 Comments
The Weinstein Co., run by producers Bob and Harvey Weinstein, announced that they have acquired the rights to the 2004 book No Woman No Cry: My Life with Bob Marley by Rita Marley, the legendary reggae singer’s widow.... (Continue reading)
Tyra Banks to Get New Show
Written on 3 Mar, 2008 at 19:35 in Arts & Culture | viewed 96 times | 0 Comments
Tyra Banks, the former supermodel turned actress, television producer, and talk show host, has scored once again. This week ABC announced that Banks and actor-producer Ashton Kutcher will produce a reality show for the network. ... (Continue reading)
Dre’s Day in Court
Written on 27 Feb, 2008 at 9:45 in Arts & Culture | viewed 63 times | 0 Comments
Andre Young, better known as rapper-producer Dr. Dre, is seeking restitution for unpaid royalties, the reinstatement of his copyrights, and an injunction to keep Death Row Records Inc. from selling the rights of his 1992 album, The Chronic, to the... (Continue reading)
Damon Wayans to Launch Web Comedy Show
Written on 22 Feb, 2008 at 15:34 in Arts & Culture | viewed 30 times | 0 Comments
The name Wayans has long been associated with anything funny. So the fact that earlier this month Damon Wayans launched WayOutTV.com, an Internet site in collaboration with Google’s YouTube, should come as no surprise. WayOutTV.com will showcase videos produced by... (Continue reading)
Required Reading for Black History Month
Each February, as we celebrate African American History Month, we recognize the achievements of black Americans in the arenas of politics, civil rights, sports, arts and entertainment, and education. Rarely, however, is there a focus on our long and great... (Continue reading)
Writers’ Strike Comes to an End
Written on 14 Feb, 2008 at 23:00 in Arts & Culture | viewed 109 times | 0 Comments
After more than three months of a work stoppage that is estimated to have cost the Los Angeles economy more than $3 billion, the Hollywood writers strike is finally over.... (Continue reading)
Cinema Offers An International Perspective
Written on 8 Feb, 2008 at 11:35 in Arts & Culture | viewed 115 times | 0 Comments
The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Hits Tinseltown... (Continue reading)
