Boyz N The Hood and Baby Boy are being recognized by the American Black Film Festival and Sony Pictures Entertainment in honor of director John Singleton’s legacy. Cast members from both films reunited for a conversation moderated by The Undefeated’s Kelley L. Carter. Regina King, Taraji P. Henson, Morris Chestnut, Tyrese …
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Baller Alert Exclusive: ‘Snowfall’ Stars Damson Idris and Michael Hyatt on John Singleton: “It’s Been Incredibly Inspiring”
Back in 2017, John Singleton’s hit series, “Snowfall,” premiered on FX, focusing on the first crack epidemic in Los Angeles in the early ’80s. Starring English television and stage actor, Damson Idris, the series explores the impact the outbreak had on the city of Angeles and unpacks the government’s involvement …
Read More »John Singleton’s Mom Claims Personal Items Were Taken From His Home After His Death; Family Hires P.I.
John Singleton’s mother, Sheila Ward, says someone has taken personal property from her son’s home after his death and as a result, she is reportedly seeking legal authority to “restore order” and make decisions regarding her son’s estate. According to multiple reports, Ward filed an emergency petition for control over …
Read More »‘Snowfall’ Season Finale Pays Tribute To John Singleton; Son To Make TV Debut
Legendary filmmaker John Singleton left behind a plethora of timeless movies and tv shows after his recent passing. One of which has decided to pay tribute to Singleton in a major way with its season 3 finale. ‘Snowfall’ production has completed an entire rewrite of the third season’s finale in …
Read More »L.A. City Council President Declares May 21st, “John Singleton Day”
Less than a month after his untimely passing, John Singleton is set to be honored with his own day. Now, not only will the life and legacy of the legendary filmmaker be remembered through his classic works in film and television, but it will also be memorialized in his hometown, …
Read More »Memorial Service For John Singleton Will Be Held At His Alma Mater USC
John Singleton will have his final sendoff from his family, friends, and fans where it all began…USC, where the movie icon graduated from film school. According to TMZ, the famed director will have a large memorial celebration at the University of Southern California on May 21st from 11 am to …
Read More »John Singleton’s Executive Producer Credit Will Remain On Snowfall
After the untimely death of legendary director John Singleton, many fans were left wondering how his latest project, “Snowfall” would continue without him. Singleton was heavily involved in the creative process of the FX drama as the co-creator, producer, and director and now, sources close to “Snowfall” have revealed plans …
Read More »John Singleton’s Will Names Oldest Daughter As Beneficiary Of His Estate
Following the death of legendary filmmaker John Singleton, his mother has filed his will with the court and it names his oldest daughter, Justice, as the beneficiary. According to court documents obtained by The Blast, John’s mother, Sheila Ward, says the will calls for her to be the executor of …
Read More »The Third Season of John Singleton’s “Snowfall” Set To Premiere This Summer
Just days after legendary film director, John Singleton, passed away due to complications of a stroke, FX chairman, John Landgraf, has announced the return of one of Singleton’s last projects, “Snowfall.” According to Deadline, the series, which is set in the 1980s during the crack epidemic in Los Angeles, remained …
Read More »Barack Obama Reflects On John Singleton’s Groundbreaking Career: “He Opened Doors For Filmmakers of Color To Tell Powerful Stories That Have Been Too Often Ignored”
In the wake of the untimely death of legendary film director John Singleton, Forever President Barack Obama reflected on Singleton’s career and classic works, as he highlighted the director’s groundbreaking efforts in Hollywood. Obama took to Twitter on Tuesday to express his condolences and praise Singleton for his representation of …
Read More »Michael Ealy Talks John Singleton’s Life and Legacy: “He Had A Voice. He Had an Original Voice”
On Monday, legendary film director John Singleton passed away, after succumbing to complications of a stroke. But, in the wake of his untimely death, several celebrities have opened up and expressed their appreciation for the legendary director and his iconic impact in Hollywood. On Tuesday, actor Michael Ealy followed suit, …
Read More »“Cinema Was My Rite Of Passage”: Remembering John Singleton’s Life, Work And An Everlasting Legacy
Television and film won’t be the same without John Singleton: Writer, director, producer, father, brother, son, friend and media maven. There aren’t many people who can see through a lens like Singleton. He was a visionary, who had an infinite amount of stories to tell in innumerable ways. Watching a …
Read More »Legendary Director John Singleton, Dies at 51
Legendary film director, John Singleton, has passed away at the age of 51, succumbing to complications of a stroke. At the time of his death, Singleton had been hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for 12 days and had suffered a stroke and coma while in the ICU. …
Read More »John Singleton’s Stroke Starts Feud Between His Daughter And Mother, Daughter Claims Singleton Is Not In Coma
John Singleton’s stroke has launched a feud between his family members, as his daughter claims Singleton’s mother is lying about the movie exec’s welfare. It was recently reported that Singleton, 51, is in a coma after suffering a stroke last week, according to court documents his mother filed Thursday. Following …
Read More »John Singleton In A Coma Following Major Stroke, Family Organizing Affairs
The “mild stroke” John Singleton suffered last week has been found to be a lot more serious than first revealed. The famed movie director actually had a major stroke and is now in a coma. Singleton’s family is reportedly in the process of establishing a conservatorship for him, while John’s …
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