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Rihanna to Star in New Amazon Drama, “Annette”

  -Blogged by @hshtgmike Variety reports that Amazon Studios has acquired U.S. and Canadian distribution rights to “Annette,” a music-filled drama directed by Leos Carax, which stars Adam Driver and Rihanna. The film is just another addition to Fenty’s acting resume, which began with 2006’s “Bring It On: All or Nothing.” …

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Michael B. Jordan Rumored to Star in “Matrix” Remake

Blogged by @hshtgmike On Tuesday, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively revealed that Warner Bros. is “in the early stages” of developing a “Matrix” reboot. Sources close to the studio say there is an active interest in Michael B. Jordan to replace Keanu Reeves as Neo, but there is much work to be done before …

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“Get Out” Star Daniel Kaluuya Responds to Samuel L. Jackson’s Comments About His Casting: “I Resent That I have To Prove I’m Black”

Despite the success of the box-office hit, “Get Out,” written and directed by “Key & Peele” star #JordanPeele, the film received slight criticism from actor Samuel L. Jackson, regarding the decision to cast a black British actor as lead. The movie, which is described as a “social thriller,” followed the interracial …

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New Video Shows Mike Brown Didn’t Steal From Convenience Store

Two and a half years after the shooting death of Mike Brown at the hands of Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, it appears new details have surfaced.   In initial reports, 18-year-old Brown was accused of robbing a convenience store and stealing several cigarillos shortly before the fatal shooting by Officer Wilson. …

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Michelle Obama Wrote Yara Shahidi A College Letter Of Recomendation

What’s the best way to ensure that you’ll get into any college of your choosing? Have the most awesome FLOTUS write your college recommendation letter.   Yara Shahidi, who graduates from high school this year, plans to double-major in African American studies and sociology. She applied to four colleges, including Harvard, …

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Muhammad Ali Jr. Held Up At An Airport Again

Muhammad Ali Jr. does not have the best of luck when it comes to airports. A month ago he and his mother were detained at an airport in Ft. Lauderdale, allegedly due to their “Arabic-sounding names.” Now, Ali says he was held up at Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. …

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Police Find 8 Women Held Against Their Will In Atlanta Mansion

It was a 911 call from a 20-year-old woman that led police to an Atlanta area mansion where they found eight human trafficking victims held against their will.   The frantic woman called 911 for help on Tuesday morning. She told the operator that a man she met on Seeking Arrangements, was …

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