They Came Before Troy Barnes
I just learned about “blerds” and I’m over them already. I got an email with a link to an NPR story about this apparently ascendant set of non-athletic, non-jive talking black folks–mostly men, I...
View ArticleMonday Morning Challenge: Cast Good Times
Here’s the deal: Sony Pictures has decided to turn the 70′s television sitcom Good Times into a feature-length film. Last week, Deadline reported that Sony has tapped producer Scott Rudin and writer...
View ArticleDonald Glover to play Spiderman, the animated version
Well it’s finally happening–almost. Community star Donald Glover expressed interest in playing the lead role in The Amazing Spiderman in 2010. His fans took his request pretty seriously, and launched a...
View ArticleDonald Glover Cast As Lando Calrissian In New ‘Star Wars’
Donald Glover’s long been waving his flag for black nerds. He even took time to break down his personal definition of what it means to be a nerd in his 2012 stand-up special, Weirdo. So it’s no...
View ArticleTracee, Donald, Viola, and ‘Moonlight’ Shine Bright At 74th Golden Globes
The 74th Golden Globes was a successful awards show in the sense that it was home to a handful of memorable moments that will likely be talked about for years. Lauded productions received their nod...
View ArticleDonald Glover’s Second Season Of Atlanta Pushed Back to 2018
Donald Glover’s FX series Atlanta took the world by storm with its brand new brand of comedy, commentary on the black experience and unique characters. After winning big at the Golden Globes, fans of...
View ArticleBeyonce joins the star-studded cast of the live-action ‘Lion King’
Disney’s live-action remakes of their classic animated films have generally been met with a mixed reaction—anywhere from joy to confusion to anger. But when the announcement of the official cast of...
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