Another fashion retailer is facing backlash over its marketing and promotion, as it pertains to black culture. In the latest incident, Forever 21 shared a photo of its Black Panther-inspired Christmas sweater on a blonde hair, blue-eyed white male model, which, in turn, sparked widespread outrage. The company quickly responded …
Read More »The 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Releases 2018 Nominations, “Black Panther,” “Crazy Rich Asians” And More In The Running
The Screen Actors Guild Awards has released this year’s list of nominations. This is the 25th year for the annual SAG Awards, and several films like “Black Panther,” ”BlacKkKlansman” and more have made it to the nominations list. “A Star is Born” has four nominations including best actor for Bradley …
Read More »“Black Panther,” Stan Lee, Rick Ross, Cardi B And More Make Google’s 2018 List Of Top Searches
“Black Panther, Cardi B, Stan Lee, Rick Ross and more are 2018’s most-Googled searches. It’s been an eventful year, ”Black Panther” broke several records becoming a blockbuster sensation, Bill Cosby was sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault, and we lost the Marvel writer, editor, …
Read More »Black Excellence: The Golden Globes Announce This Year’s Nominees
The Golden Globes has released its list of nominees! On Thursday (Dec. 6), the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s annual ceremony announced the nominations for the 2019 Golden Globe Awards. Films like “BlackPanther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “A Star Is Born” are on the list for …
Read More »Michael B. Jordan Reveals He Went To Therapy After Playing Killmonger: “I Was Feeling So Sad And Like A Little Bit Depressed”
It’s never a bad idea to sign up for therapy – especially when you’ve endured a difficult or trying experience. Michael B. Jordan took that route after he completed his role as Killmonger from Black Panther. “It was one of those things that I didn’t know what was going on,” …
Read More »Wakanda Forever! Ryan Coogler To Write and Direct “Black Panther” Sequel
Ryan Coogler, co-writer and director of the historic, recording-breaking Marvel film, “Black Panther,” will be taking his talents to Wakanda to write and direct the forthcoming sequel, “Black Panther 2.” According to Hollywood Reporter, Coogler quietly closed the deal to secure his role as the writer and director of the …
Read More »LeBron James And Ryan Coogler To Bring ”Space Jam 2” To Life!
The sequel to the classic film #SpaceJam will be told through Ryan Coogler’s vision with LeBron James as his lead. Today (Sept. 19), James’ production company Springhill Entertainment announced the big news via Instagram in a post that teased that the movie is in works. The post featured a locker …
Read More »Michael B. Jordan May be The Next Superman
Michael B. Jordan may be your new Superman. According to Deadline, DC Films is looking for a new #Superman and the company has their eyes on Jordan. #HenryCavill is reportedly leaving the DC team to move on to new ventures and that opens the opportunity to take a new direction …
Read More »“Black Panther” Inspires Developers Of African Heritage Theme Park
“Black Panther” connected the Black community through its portrayal of Black culture, tradition, and lineage. The film has not only created a movement but also motivated a theme park dedicated to Black history and heritage. Heritage City – The African Kingdoms and Empires Theme Park Project is a production that …
Read More »Wakanda Truly Is Forever: Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” Passes $700 Million Mark In U.S. Box Office
Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” continues to win as it just entered the U.S. box office $700 million club. The Marvel project is the third film in history to reach that feat in the U.S. box office. “Black Panther” now sits next to “Avatar” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” as …
Read More »Lupita Nyong’o: “My Hair Is Something That, Historically, Has Been Shunned”
Actress Lupita Nyongo recently opened up on how she was once shunned for her natural hair. During an interview with Porter Mag, the 35-year-old “Black Panther” star shared the abuse she endured from rocking her kinky tresses. “My hair is something that, historically, has been shunned. I mean, how often …
Read More »Marvel Announces Black Panther Spin-off Comic Book Series Featuring His Sister, Shuri
-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle Great news for all of you #BlackPanther fans out there! The Black Panther is getting a spin-off comic book series. The series will surface around T’Challa’s younger sister, #Shuri. According to BBC, the princess to the throne will be chronicled as she takes the reigns after her …
Read More »Ryan Coogler Reportedly In Talks With Donald Glover For “Black Panther” Sequel
– blogged by @MsJennyb ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the wake of the success of the record-breaking “Black Panther,” director Ryan Coogler is already in “informal talks” with talent for the sequel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to the UK-based site, Metro, sources say Coogler may be eyeing Donald Glover for a new role in …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar and SZA Respond To Artist Who Claims They Copied Her Art For “Black Panther” Music Video
Back in February, artist Lina Iris Viktor filed a lawsuit against #KendrickLamar and #SZA for allegedly using her work in their music video for “All the Stars” from ‘Black Panther: The Album’.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In the suit obtained by TMZ, Viktor claimed the video used “copyrightable elements” of her paintings, ‘Constellations I’, …
Read More »‘Black Panther’ Set to Break the 35-year Ban on Theaters in Saudi Arabia
– blogged by @lovelikejhoney Black Panther, the 4th biggest movie in the U.S., is still breaking records. The latest record being that it’s the first public movie screening in Saudi Arabia since theaters were banned in the early 1980s. After undergoing extreme religious standards in 1979, the cinema ban was …
Read More »“Black Panther” Becomes Highest Grossing Super Hero Film Of All Time
-blogged by @theRealAlexisDanielle And just like that, “Black Panther” has become the highest grossing super hero movie of all time in the United States, edging out the “Avengers”. Just five weeks after its release, the film has smashed record after record to become one of the best selling films in …
Read More »“Black Panther” Hits $700 Million Mark
⠀ Looks like “Black Panther” is one step closer to hitting the billion-dollar mark. In its second weekend, “Black Panther” collected almost $108 million in the U.S. and Canada, making the total after only 12 days, $704 million. The movie is doing extremely well considering Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” …
Read More »Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan Looking to Bring The Story of Mansa Musa to Life
With the success of their first three projects: “Fruitvale Station,” “Creed” and “Black Panther”, super Director Ryan Coogler and Hollywood Star Michael B. Jordan are already teaming up for more projects. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ According to multiple reports, the duo is now looking to start a project centered around the life …
Read More »Angela Bassett Opens Up About Her Children Experiencing Racism: “It Squeezes Your Heart”
blogged by: @ashleytearra In only a matter of days, ‘Black Panther’ is set to hit the movie theaters and break long-needed racial barriers for the African-American community in Hollywood. The film—slated for this Friday, February 16th, will serve as Marvel’s first standalone black superhero feature production, and it is already …
Read More »Petition Asks Marvel to Invest 25% of “Black Panther” Profits into the Black Community
As one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, “Black Panther” is expected to break some box office records and bring in millions. But now a petition has begun to have part of the profits be invested in the Black community. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ A petition on Change.org is …
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