Jamie Foxx
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I Think It May Be Time for Tyrese to Throw in the Tile
OK, first things first—let me just say that I like Tyrese. I do, I really do. “Sweet Lady” and “Stay” are my jams, he and Ludacris literally make up some of the best moments in the Fast & Furious franchise and I firmly believe that if he could get together whatever he needs to get…
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Angela Bassett, Jamie Foxx, Halle Berry, and Kevin Hart Discuss Black Achievement in Film for New Documentary From Apple
There is no doubt that when it comes to the task of achieving excellence in the film industry, Black Hollywood has always understood the assignment. Whether that’s something as simple but menacing as Denzel Washington’s sneer in Training Day, Viola Davis’ heart-wrenching tears in Fences, or Jamie Foxx’s masterful mannerisms and vocals in Ray, it’s…
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Netflix Is Not Fooling Around With Its New Black Content in April 2021
Do you already have a headache from reading various articles that you thought were real—only to be reminded that it’s April Fools’ Day and every shock tweet or news is a whole-ass lie? Well, I hope I can ease your tension with this next lineup from Netflix’s Strong Black Lead! Thankfully, this is not a…
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Jamie Foxx to Star and Executive Produce Upcoming Limited Series on the Life and Career of Mike Tyson
Whether it’s an aspiring jazz musician, a legendary soul singer, or an exonerated man who finally gets justice after many long years, when it comes to Jamie Foxx, there is hardly any role he won’t authentically embody. With a long-awaited update on his next project, I’m sure we’ll see more of the same. Per a…
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Larenz Tate Explains How Bronzeville Is More Than a Tale of Perseverance, It's a Star-Studded Podcast That Wouldn't Exist Without It
When last we left Bronzeville, the audio scripted series produced by Laurence Fishburne’s Cinema Gypsy Productions and Larenz Tate’s TateMen Entertainment, the Copeland family was reeling from the mysterious death of Everett Copeland (played by Wood Harris). And now, with Season 2 officially underway after an agonizing three-year hiatus, we make our triumphant return to…
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Delroy Lindo, Angela Bassett, Jamie Foxx and Jurnee Smollett Among Winners at Inaugural Critics Choice Super Awards
The inaugural Critics Super Choice Super Awards had their ceremony this past Sunday and it’s time to congratulate some Black-ass winners! If you recall when nominees were announced back in November, the Super Awards are a special extension of the general Critics Choice Awards that focus exclusively on TV and film within the superhero, science-fiction/fantasy,…
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Why Pixar's Surprisingly Polarizing Soul Is So, Well, Surprisingly Polarizing
This morning, I began the celebration of my 42nd year on Earth with Esomeprazole (for acid reflux), Lisinopril (for blood pressure), a vitamin C pill, a vitamin D pill, and a zinc supplement. At some point today, I will drink a cup of bone broth. And maybe this evening I will eat a gluten-free slice…
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Need a Creative Spark? The Cast and Crew of Pixar's Soul Got You, Boo
This year has done a number on us all in various ways. The “spare time” we’ve been afforded during the lockdown has also made more room for extra existential thoughts. Cue Pixar’s first film with a Black lead character, Soul, which explores the possibilities of the meaning of life. The synopsis for Soul, per a…
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Robin Givens Responds to Jamie Foxx's Mike Tyson Biopic: 'I Felt Like the World Was Crumbling Again'
Robin Givens remains deeply traumatized by ex-husband Mike Tyson, telling People magazine that she felt “like the world was crumbling again” when she heard about the upcoming biopic of the heavyweight boxer. The film, which will star Oscar winner Jamie Foxx as Tyson, was triggering for the Riverdale star, who filed for divorce from Tyson…
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You Get to Enjoy Pixar's Soul With Your Soul Food at Home This Christmas
This year has had some soul-crushing moments in all aspects of life and the movie theater industry has definitely taken a super-hard hit. Earlier this year, we found out that the anticipated history-making Pixar film Soul wasn’t going to be premiering on Juneteenth as originally planned and was being pushed to November. Because Soul is…