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Kim Kardashian cast in upcoming Tyler Perry film
From Huffington Post: Now that she dominates reality television, fashion and nightlife coast to coast, Kim Kardashian has set her sights on the biggest spotlight of them all: the big screen. The...
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Kardashian 'Marriage Counselor' role: Blessing or curse for Tyler Perry?
Keeping up with Kim Kardashian is getting harder and harder. To say she’s full of surprises is an understatement. In the midst of rumors about the newlywed’s recent marriage to NBA player Kris...
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Denise Vasi signs on to 'Single Ladies'
From Deadline: All My Children co-star Denise Vasi has been cast as a new lead on VH1′s hourlong comedy series Single Ladies. On the upcoming second season of the show executive produced by Queen...
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Idris Elba to play Nelson Mandela in biopic?
From NME: Idris Elba is being lined up to star as Nelson Mandela in an “official” biopic of the former South African leader. The actor, who made his name playing drug boss Stringer Bell in The Wire,...
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Peter Berg cast Rihanna in 'Battleship' for 'urban swagger'
From Shadow and Act: “I spent a lot of time in the Navy thinking about who would make sense and who would bring an urban swagger to this character,” Berg explained of his idea to cast Rihanna. “Put a...
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Jennifer Hudson: I didn't turn down 'Precious' role over weight
From Huffington Post: Jennifer Hudson now says she did not turn down the role of ‘Precious’ because of her weight. At a New York City party for her new book, “I Got This: How I Changed My Ways And Lost...
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'Hunger Games' fans outraged over black characters
Hunger Games will go down in history as a certifiable blockbuster after earning $155 million at the box office during its opening weekend — the biggest opening ever for a non-sequel. The sci-fi action...
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Kali Hawk to be part of the cast of the reboot of 'In Living Color'
Fox revealed last October that it will be bringing back the classic variety show In Living Color. The program will be part of a half an hour tribute to Fox’s 25 year anniversary. All though comedy...
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Katy Perry claims she was almost cast in 'The Help'
Can you imagine pop star Katy Perry co-starring in The Help? According to the “I Kissed a Girl” singer it almost happened. In a recent interview with Teen Vogue, Perry says scheduling conflicts got in...
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Whitney Houston biopic: Bobbi Kristina wants to play her late mother on big...
From Clutch magazine: Although legendary music mogul Clive Davis said a Whitney Houston biopic isn’t happening at the moment, that hasn’t stopped the speculation about who should play the R&B diva...
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‘Girls’ gets slammed for lack of diversity, but is the criticism fair?
There are no black people in this woman’s world. At least, that’s the initial conclusion one can draw from the premiere episode of Lena Dunham’s hotly anticipated HBO series Girls. Many people crying...
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‘Bachelor’ diversity lawsuit may bring the reality series down to earth
Two African-American men say they are prepared to file a class-action lawsuit against ABC’s -cringe-worthy- popular dating competition shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette for racial discrimination....
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Jamie Foxx poised to star as US president in new film
By the looks of things, Jamie Foxx’s career is on the upswing. The Academy Award-winning actor is set to star in Quentin Tarantino’s highly anticipated slavery-themed western, Django Unchained, which...
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Louis C.K explains why he cast a black woman as mother to white children
Irreverent comedian Louis C.K. has cast a black actress to play a mother of white children on his FX sitcom Louie. According to the Huffington Post, Louis C.K said it’s all about the delivery. “If the...
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Nina Simone’s daughter allegedly responds to Zoe Saldana being cast as her...
From Clutch Magazine: Since word of Zoe Saldana’s casting of jazz legend Nina Simone hit the web, folks have had a lot to say. While some thought Saldana was a good fit and could pull off the role,...
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Nina Simone’s daughter speaks out on casting of Zoe Saldana in mother’s...
From Ebony.com: For many of us, Nina Simone is nothing less than a goddess. Her music informs our lives (see: “Wild is the Wind,” “Feelin’ Good,” “Pirate Jenny, “Mississippi Goddamn,” etc, etc), her...
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Jeffrey Wright cast in ‘Hunger Games’ sequel ‘Catching Fire’
The Huffington Post reports Jeffrey Wright is set to star in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, another surprise addition to the already star studded cast. Wright, a veteran character actor, will play...
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Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone? Why skin color casting in Hollywood is complicated
When it comes to casting black talent, Hollywood can appear to both not know what it’s doing, and to know exactly what it’s doing. Such is the case with the reported casting of actress Zoe Saldana to...
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Who should play Nina Simone? Online petition calls for removal of Zoe Saldana
The reported casting of Zoe Saldana as soul music legend Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic has proven so controversial, it’s even inspired an online petition in opposition to it. The petition calls on...
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Is calling Zoe Saldana ‘too light’ to play Nina Simone color discrimination?
From Clutch Magazine: Many people have written posts, tweets and blogs about Saldana not having dark enough skin, “blacker” features, or resembling Nina Simone. Unfortunately, not everyone can be Halle...
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Brandon T. Jackson cast as new ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ in CBS series
Comic actor Brandon T. Jackson has won the coveted role of Aaron Foley (the son of Eddie Murphy’s iconic Axel Foley character) in a new CBS series based on Murphy’s popular Beverly Hills Cop films....
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Who was almost ‘Django’? Quentin Tarantino reveals casting process for new film
Outspoken filmmaker Quentin Tarantino planned on auditioning almost every eligible black male actor in Hollywood for the lead role in his highly-anticipated new film Django Unchained. Although he...
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Dennis Haysbert to replace the late Michael Clarke Duncan in ‘Sin City 2’
Before his tragic death earlier this year, Academy Award nominee Michael Clarke Duncan was prepared to reprise his role as Manute in the highly anticipated sequel to 2005’s Sin City. The late...
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Black British actors making waves in Hollywood
Black British actors are taking Hollywood by storm. In recent years more and more have been cast in on-screen roles, not just in big budget U.S. films but also on American television. In fact, nowadays...
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Casting for James Brown biopic is underway
The long-awaited big screen biopic for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, is finally picking up steam. The project, which was originally linked to filmmaker Spike Lee, is now being helmed by Tate...
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Jamie Foxx rumored to join the cast of ‘Annie’
There has already been one Oscar-nominated star cast in the highly anticipated reboot of the musical Annie and now unconfirmed reports say that Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx is in talks to take on a...
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‘Downton Abbey’ adds first recurring black character for season 4
“Downton Abbey” is ramping up its roster of fresh cast, inking a deal with Gary Carr (TV’s “Death In Paradise”) for the hit British costume drama’s fourth season. Carr will be the show’s first...
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Denzel Washington reportedly turned down ‘Fast & Furious 7’
Denzel Washington is so entrenched on Hollywood’s A-list that he arguably can have any role he wants. And he has proven notoriously picky. For instance, according to Deadline.com, Washington passed on...
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Michael K. Williams joins cast of Spike Lee’s Kickstarter film project
Now that Spike Lee’s Kickstarter film project has surpassed its fundraising goal of $1.25 million, the outspoken director isn’t wasting any time when it comes to assembling his cast. Lee first cast two...
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Chadwick Boseman to star as James Brown in biopic
Chadwick Boseman, hot off his portrayal of Jackie Robinson in the hit film 42, is set to play another major black icon on the big screen — James Brown. According to Variety, he will be taking on the...
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SNL’s Jay Pharoah on a mission to bring a black woman on cast: ‘They need to...
If Jay Pharoah had his way, there would’ve been a black female cast member on Saturday Night Live yesterday. Actually, he’s got someone on stand by for whenever the producers give him a word. “They...
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Rumors of Michael B. Jordan casting as Human Torch ignite comic book race debate
First the good news (at least if you’re a fan of comics and/or their movie offshoots): The long-awaited reboot of Fantastic Four has made its first casting decision. If scattered reports are to be...
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Lack of black women becomes issue for ‘Saturday Night Live’
NEW YORK (AP) — Kerry Washington’s turn as host of “Saturday Night Live” this week gives that television institution something it hasn’t seen much lately: a black woman onstage trying to make people...
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Chiwetel Ejiofor is subject of ‘Star Wars’ casting rumors
Director J.J. Abrams’ much-anticipated continuation of the Star Wars saga has been earning plenty of headlines before a script, shooting schedule or cast has even been established. Besides series...
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SNL’s backhanded acknowledgment of diversity issues disappoints
Saturday Night Live’s self-deprecating Kerry Washington skit about its lack of diversity might have been funny if there were an actual, tangible solution enacted by the time the iconic “Live from New...
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Terrence Howard reveals he wanted the Joker role in ‘Dark Knight’
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Zoe Saldana reportedly cast as Miles Davis’ wife in Don Cheadle biopic
Fans already excited about Don Cheadle’s upcoming Miles Davis biopic Kill the Trumpet Player should welcome some new casting news. Star Trek: Into Darkness star Zoe Saldana has reportedly been cast...
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‘Catching Fire’ becomes 2nd ‘Hunger Games’ film with racial casting controversy
Nowadays, nothing quite brings out the most insufferable qualities in human nature like a fantasy movie with an ardent fan base. In the latest installment of the theater of the absurd, a small but...
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‘Saturday Night Live’ plans to hire black female comedian
“Saturday Night Live’s” cast of Not Ready for Prime Time Players is about to get a little bigger. After criticism surfaced about the show’s lack of female black cast members, creator Lorne Michaels...
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‘Preachers of L.A.’ returns for season 2 and Oxygen casting New York and...
The wait is finally over for Preachers of L.A. fans. Oxygen has announced plans to pick-up a second season of the hit docu-series. All six pastors are returning for season 2, and on the heels of the...
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Michael B. Jordan responds to critics of his ‘Fantastic Four’ role
Now that Fruitvale Station star Michael B. Jordan has been officially cast as The Human Torch in an upcoming Fantastic Four reboot, he will have to contend with comic books fans who don’t approve of...
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Lupita Nyong’o reportedly being sought for role in new ‘Star Wars’ films
First, Michael B. Jordan has been the subject of rumors for the new Star Wars films (to be directed by J.J. Abrams) and now recent Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o is reportedly being sought after for a...
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‘Star Wars’ series rumored diversity a sign of Hollywood’s evolution
If recent press reports are to be believed, Lupita Nyong’o and Michael B. Jordan may very well be the droids we’re looking for. The rising stars are just two of several names being mentioned in the...
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Chiwetel Ejiofor considered for James Bond villain role
Chitwetel Ejiofor’s Oscar-nominated leading role in 12 Years a Slave propelled him into the spotlight like never before. And now the highly sought-after actor may have an opportunity to appear in one...
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‘Noah’ co-screenwriter defends lack of blacks in Biblical film
The hit melodrama Noah has been subject to widespread criticism for its departures from Biblical text but also for its lack of racial diversity. Recently, Ari Handel, a co-screenwriter of the film...
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Lupita Nyong’o in talks to join Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’
It has been two months since Lupita Nyong’o won a best supporting actress Academy Award for her role in 12 Years a Slave, and many fans have been wondering: what big movie role will she land next?...
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Brandy talks diversity on Broadway, teases ‘Chicago’ vocal performance
Grammy Award-winning singer Brandy Norwood is making her long-awaited debut on Broadway in Chicago. Brandy stars as Roxie Hart, a woman behind bars, in 1920’s prohibition-era Chicago. “Everything...
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Zoe Kravitz says she was shut out of Batman film for being too ‘urban’
In a new interview, Zoe Kravitz discussed ethnic stereotyping in Hollywood casting. Specifically, Kravitz said that The Dark Knight Rises casting left her upset after they turned her down for her...
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Nicki Minaj personally picked Whoopi Goldberg to star in her new ABC Family...
On Friday, ABC Family announced the casting for its new scripted series about Nicki Minaj, and it looks like Minaj is tickled pink about the casting choices. The big names in the series include Selita...
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Stacey Dash on white actor cast as Michael Jackson: ‘Bravo! Roles should not...
Stacey Dash is at it again. This time, she has taken to her blog in order to celebrate the casting of white British actor Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson, a casting decision which many have deemed...
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