Photo Credit: Quantrell D. Colbert; © 2018 CTMG, Inc.(NEW YORK) — The American Black Film Festival is making sure it’s going to be a “superfly” summer for aspiring filmmakers. The upcoming Superfly remake, starring Trevor Jackson, is set to premiere at the 2018 ABBF in Miami, Florida. Directed by Director X, the film will follow the 1972 …
Roseanne Barr tweets, “I’m not a racist”; ABC’s Ben Sherwood apologizes to “Roseanne” cast & crew
ABC (LOS ANGELES) — Roseanne Barr has gone from apologizing for her tweet about Valerie Jarrett, which many saw as racist, to declaring that she’s not a racist. “I’m not a racist, I never was & I never will be,” Roseanne tweeted Wednesday. “One stupid joke in a lifetime of fighting 4 civil rights 4 …
President Trump references “Roseanne” cancellation in tweet
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — While he didn’t reference the content of her racist tweet, President Trump has referred to ABC’s cancellation of Roseanne, a show whose success he’d closely watched. The highly-rated show was pulled from ABC’s lineup Tuesday within hours of star Roseanne Barr’s tweet that former Obama White House aide Valerie Jarrett was the …
It’s official: Jamie Foxx is “Spawn”
Image Comics – 2018(LOS ANGELES) — Image Comics has announced that Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx will take on the title role in a reboot of the hit 1997 movie Spawn, based on the comic book series of the same name. Like the comic book, the film follows an ex-Marine named Al Simmons who dies, goes to …
“The Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus and actress girlfriend Diane Kruger reportedly expecting first child together
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus and his girlfriend, German actress Diane Kruger, are expecting their first child together, sources tell Us Weekly. The Inglorious Basterds actress first fueled baby rumors during an appearance at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this month, when she wore a billowing gown that appeared …
Is “Quantico” star Priyanka Chopra dating Nick Jonas?
ABC Radio(LOS ANGELES) — Nick Jonas, successful recording artist-turned co-star of the smash Jumanji reboot, and Quantico star Priyanka Chopra are an item, a source tells Us Weekly. “They are dating and it’s brand new,” says the insider, adding, “It’s a good match and they are both interested in each other.” The report follows multiple …
Roseanne lashes out at TV kids: calls Sara Gilbert’s criticism “unreal”, accuses Daniel Fishman of throwing her “under the bus”
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Just hours after apologizing to the cast and crew of her hit revival Roseanne, which was cancelled in the wake of a tweet most saw as racist, Roseanne Barr has come out swinging — against her TV kids who condemned her for it. ABC cancelled her eponymous sitcom after the outspoken comment …
Report: Andrew Lincoln to leave “The Walking Dead” after ninth season
Gene Page/AMC(LOS ANGELES) — (SPOILERS AHEAD) Rick Grimes may be about to meet his maker. The Walking Dead’s leading man, Andrew Lincoln, will reportedly leave the show after the upcoming season, Collider reports. Sources say Lincoln will reprise his role as Rick for the ninth season and then bow out. He is expected to only appear in six episodes in the upcoming …
Roseanne Barr breaks silence after canceled show: “Don’t feel sorry for me, guys!!”
ABC/Adam Rose(LOS ANGELES) — Hours after ABC canceled her sitcom, Roseanne Barr broke her silence about the controversy Tuesday night, apologizing to the cast and crew. “Don’t feel sorry for me, guys!” she wrote. “I just want to apologize to the hundreds of people, and wonderful writers (all liberal) and talented actors who lost their jobs on my show …
Gabrielle Union and Jada Pinkett Smith bury the hatchet after almost 20 years
ABC/Heidi Gutman(LOS ANGELES) — Jada Pinkett Smith and Gabrielle Union have made amends after almost 20 years. The two actresses “haven’t really spoken” for 17 years, Pinkett Smith revealed on her online talk show Red Table Talk, though neither can remember why they stopped speaking. Before the latest episode of her show, Pinkett Smith decided to reach out to Union …