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Quincy Jones Had Some, Well, Colorful Language to Describe the Theme Song He Wrote For ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’
Will Smith opened on how the theme song for the beloved 1990s show came to be.
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Exclusive Trailer: The Way Home Chronicles the State With the Largest Homelessness Epidemic in the U.S.
The global pandemic has produced significant issues throughout the country (and the world, of course) and it has also exacerbated existing issues. The homelessness crisis, for example, has only gotten worse. From acclaimed filmmakers Camille Servan-Schreiber & Don Hardy (produced by Servan-Schreiber, Hardy and Shawn Dailey), The Way Home is a short-form nonfiction series chronicling…
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Idris Elba's Fight School Docuseries Aims to Teach More Than Just Boxing
Idris Elba is hoping to provide seven underprivileged boxers with stability, structure and a chance at victory for his new BBC Two documentary series, Idris Elba’s Fight School. “Living and training together over six intense months in London, the school recruits will battle it out against other amateurs and work towards a big showcase finale,”…
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Social Cinematography: Ava DuVernay to Produce Docuseries Based on 'One Perfect Shot' Twitter Account
If you’ve been on Twitter for a good amount of time, you’ve probably seen whole-ass relationships, babies, careers, projects and deals materialize from Twitter. “It’s not just Twitter,” isn’t just a saying—it’s reality. As for the entertainment industry, one particular project we can point to is the upcoming film Zola, which came from an epic…
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Samuel L. Jackson to Star in Enslaved Docuseries, Which Chronicles the History of Human Trafficking
A new Samuel L. Jackson project is coming our way, and it’s something pretty different from the tough-talking acting legend. According to Variety, Jackson is starring in and executive producing a six-part docuseries titled Enslaved, which focuses on unlocking information about human trafficking “from Africa and the New World.” The site says the show, which…
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Pharrell to Executive Produce Netflix Docuseries Centered Around Gospel Music
As if it were possible, it appears that Pharrell is in an even more creative space than usual. The music and entertainment mogul confirmed on Sunday at the virtual Essence Festival program “Get Lifted” that he will be teaming up with Netflix to present Voices of Fire. The show is billed as a docuseries centered…
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There Are Two Different Projects About Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre in Development. Both Are Necessary
When the pilot of HBO’s Watchmen premiered in October 2019, the history of Black Wall Street and the Tulsa Race Massacre was put on display and at the forefront of a premium cable network in a significant way. For many, it was the first time they had heard of the historically tragic event. So, when…
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First-Look: In Apple TV+'s Dear…, Spike Lee Talks Hiring Black Filmmakers So Hollywood Looked 'More Like America'
During these times of trials and tribulation, some people especially turn to sources of inspiration. With Apple TV+’s upcoming docuseries Dear…, hopefully, audiences can get a little bit of that. From the press release about the series and a particular spotlight on Oscar-winner Spike Lee’s episode: One person’s story can change the world. From Emmy-winning…
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Because God Won't Give Us More Than We Can Handle, Michael Jordan Docuseries The Last Dance Will Now Premiere in April
Our prayers have been answered. With the coronavirus condemning us all to our couches indefinitely, the world as we know it will never be the same again. Thankfully, ESPN has stepped up to be the hero we need during these perilous times and announced that its highly anticipated 10-part docuseries, The Last Dance, will debut…
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Kevin Hart Finally Figures Out He Handled Gay Jokes Saga All Wrong
When I was a younger man, I had a bad habit of continuing to argue a point even after I long realized I was wrong. After a while, it becomes a matter of pride and resentment of having to concede. Such was the case for superstar comedian Kevin Hart, who, in his new Netflix docuseries,…