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‘Get Out’ of Here! Daniel Kaluuya Is Bringing Barney to the Big Screen for a Fresh, New Take on the ’90s Fave
It’s been a decade since the syrupy strains of “I love you, you love me” left the airwaves, along with the popular purple dinosaur that made the ditty famous. Now, acclaimed actor Daniel Kaluuya, of Get Out and Black Panther fame, will be bringing Barney the dinosaur back. Under the auspices of his production company,…
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Regina King Has 'A Nose for White Supremacy' in HBO's Watchmen
Tick tock—we’re counting down to Watchmen’s series premiere on HBO. From the series’ press release: Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, Watchmen, from executive producer Damon Lindelof (Emmy winner for Lost; HBO’s The Leftovers) embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, while attempting…
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Netflix’s Top Boy Is A Series You Absolutely Should Binge (If You Haven't Already)
Top Boy is one of the best shows I’ve seen this year, but no one seems to be talking about it. In 2011, we were introduced to Dushane (Ashley Walters) and Sully (Kane Robinson), two drug dealers in East London’s Hackney neighborhood, as they tried to navigate the treacherous waters of the London underworld. They…
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First Look: Forest Whitaker’s Bumpy Johnson Dodges Casual Racism and White Women in Godfather of Harlem
That moment when you realize microaggressions don’t only happen in the corporate office. EPIX’s Godfather of Harlem series is underway and this Sunday, we’re talking boxing. From the series’ official press release: Godfather of Harlem is inspired by the true story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned…
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The Wealthiest Black TV Characters of All Time
Was Jefferson Cleaners’ seven locations worth more than Cliff Huxtable’s basement OB/GYN practice? Would Whitley Gilbert qualify for a Pell Grant? Was Flavor Magazine struggling so badly that Khadijah James needed two roommates? These are the arguments that can ensue when the staff at The Root gets a break from the unending meetings we are…
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Shonda Rhimes Is About to Get Away With Podcasting, Inks New Deal With iHeartMedia
If you thought Shonda Rhimes was just taking over your Thursday nights, think again! The television mogul is adding to the world of podcasts! That’s right, your next earworm is about to involve some Shondaland drama. According to Variety, Rhimes’ production company, Shondaland, has announced a three-year partnership with iHeartMedia to launch Shondaland Audio. Rhimes…
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Chiwetel Ejiofor Discusses the Sociopolitical Themes of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and His Most Challenging Roles to Date
Let’s get this out of the way—Chiwetel Ejiofor could read the back of a cereal box and have me captivated. That’s why I was thrilled when offered the opportunity to sit down with the acclaimed actor and discuss his newest role in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, directed by Joachim Rønning. Per the film’s press release:…
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Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G., Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan Among 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
Another year, another Rock & Roll Hall of Fame list of hopefuls! According to Pitchfork, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominees vying to be added to the 2020 list of inductees. The lengthy list includes Whitney Houston, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan and The Notorious B.I.G.— this is his first year…
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Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Booked: Billy Porter Cast as Fairy Godmother in New Live-Action Cinderella
Cinderella doesn’t have to worry about looking dusty at the ball because she is about to be treated to some ballroom culture. Billy Porter has been officially cast as the Fairy Godmother in the upcoming live-action Cinderella. Porter, who has been in talks to play the fabulous role for some time, announced the news at…
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Zoe Kravitz, Who Hails from the Sexiest Family, to Portray Sexiest Villain, Catwoman, in The Batman
Meow—DC Comics fans, your new Catwoman has arrived! According to Variety, Zoe Kravitz (Big Little Lies) has been officially cast as Catwoman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Kravitz will star alongside Robert Pattinson, who is portraying the masked vigilante also known as Bruce Wayne. Variety reports: In recent weeks, the role came down to Kravitz,…