Comedian Mike Epps has made a shocking revelation about his long-awaited Richard Pryor biopic. During his viral “All The Smoke” podcast appearance, Epps gave an update regarding the project, which was first announced in 2014. Lee Daniels was set to direct the film, with Pryor chosen for the leading role. …

Kenya Barris recently sat down with Variety to talk about some of his new projects, which include his highly anticipated Richard Pryor biopic. In 2020, Barris announced he was directing the biopic on one of the most influential comedians of all time, and while it remains in development, Barris did …

Recently Richard Pryor started trending on Twitter after a user posed a question, he said: “What famous dead person would have the best Twitter account if they were still alive?” What famous dead person would have the best Twitter account if they were still alive? — Appodlachia (@appodlachia) February 23, …

Kenya Barris is set to write and direct a biopic about legendary comedian Richard Pryor. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Barris will also produce the movie via his Khalabo Ink Society, along with Pryor’s widow Jennifer Lee Pryor and Tory Metzger for Levantine Films. MGM scores the much sought after …

ABC News is set to release a two hour special on comedian Richard Pryor, chronicling the days leading up to his near-fatal incident. According to Entertainment Weekly, the documentary dives into the comedian’s state of mind, days before he infamously set himself on fire during a drug binge in 1980. …

Paul Mooney’s sons are speaking out on behalf of their father following sexual abuse allegations, as they claim Mooney is “not well” enough to speak up for himself.  ”Paul Mooney ain’t hiding. Paul Mooney is not well,” Dwayne said, adding, “He doesn’t even know what’s going on right now … …

Richard Pryor’s son has seemingly accused comedian Paul Mooney of “violating” him decades ago. TMZ caught up with Richard Pryor Jr. on the streets, following a recently published video of Rashon Kahn, the former bodyguard of Richard Pryor Sr. Khan, who claimed Pryor Sr. and Mooney’s personal and professional relationship …

Dame Dash has officially ended his legal battle against Lee Daniels over a Richard Pryor biopic, in fact, it appears the music mogul may have finally received the cash he originally sued for.  Back in June, Dash filed a lawsuit against Daniels for breach of contract in dealings surrounding the …

blogged by: @ashleytearra Lately, Quincy Jones has been telling all of his dirty little secrets and, apparently, everyone else’s, too—including his longtime buddy, actor Marlon Brando. In an interview with Vulture, Jones said that Brando was basically a sexaholic and “would f*** anything.” Allegedly, James Baldwin, Marvin Gaye, and Richard …

blogged by @lanaladonna In a recent interview with Vulture, Quincy Jones doesn’t hold back with the business. He revealed some things to us that no one saw coming, including the “sexual appetite” of longtime friend and actor, Marlon Brando. Qunicy made claims of Brando having sexual relations with James Baldwin, …

Robin Thicke addresses “haters” who claim that he appropriates black culture. On a recent episode of the “We In Miami” podcast, the 46-year-old singer joined the cast and opened up about his connection to black culture. Thicke began explaining himself by saying, “I’ve always wanted to be apart of black …

A Black Lady Sketch Show is blacker than ever as season four returns with three new players joining the cast. The Emmy-Award-winning series saw the exit of original player, Ashley Nicole Black, who is a writer on the Emmy-Award-winning AppleTV+ series Ted Lasso and will serve as a writer and producer …

Legendary actress Pam Grier is single and ready to mingle, but she is not tolerating any cheating from her future boo. Grier, the iconic Hollywood figure who embodied the role of Foxy Brown, is enjoying life on her Colorado ranch. Being an independent woman has suited her well, as she …

Sometimes time doesn’t change things or the Beyhive. Miami rapper Trick Daddy is standing beside his 2021 remarks on Beyonce’s singing skills. “Beyoncé don’t write music and barely can sing her motherf—-in’ self, Beyoncé can’t sing! Man, I watched my godmama train Beyoncé, vocal lessons all her career.”  After making …

Late comedian Paul Mooney’s hometown is paying tribute by giving him his own day. The City of Oakland declared May 19, the day he passed away, as “Paul Mooney Day.” TMZ obtained legal documents that show that Oakland City Councilmember Caroll Fife proposed the resolution as a means to recognize …

Saturday night was the 52nd NAACP Awards, where Black excellence was honored and highlighted. Hosted by comedian Anthony Anderson, the star-studded night was filled with awards, performances, and activism – honoring the Black lives lost to injustice in 2020 and making a call for change. And while it highlighted hardships …

Legendary comedian Eddie Murphy revealed that he plans to return to stand-up comedy after the pandemic ends. According to CNN, the “Beverly Hills Cop” star appeared on Kevin Hart’s SiriusXM’s podcast “Comedy Gold Minds with Kevin Hart and said had it not been for Covid-19 restrictions, he would have already …

Eddie Murphy has been extremely relaxed, having only made two movies in the last eight years, but now with “Dolemite,” the comedian says he’s ready to make the world laugh again,  according to Entertainment Weekly. “I was tired,” said Murphy, who consistently put out blockbuster hits in the ’80s and …

Earlier this week, Paul Mooney canceled his comedy showcase at an Atlanta comedy club. Shortly after, a new report revealed the comedian was taking time off for health-related reasons amid claims that he sexually abused Richard Pryor’s son when he was just a teenager. Last week, Rashan Kahn, Pryor’s former bodyguard, …

Looks like Dame Dash’s mission to publicly press Lee Daniels over a 2015 loan agreement has officially paid off, as The Blast reports the mogul has used the money to pay off his own debt.  In documents obtained by the publication, Dash reached a confidential settlement with Kerison & Willoughby …