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Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker John Singleton Dead at 51
Director, screenwriter and producer John Singleton has died at the age of 51. Deadline reports the filmmaker died peacefully on Monday, surrounded by family and friends at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. “We want to thank the amazing doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital for their expert care and kindness and we again want thank all…
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Report: Family Plans to Take John Singleton Off Life Support [Updated]
Despite earlier reports to the contrary, John Singleton appears to be holding on. Early Monday morning, a few outlets reported Singleton had died. However, his publicist, Shannon Barr confirmed to USA TODAY, shortly thereafter, that earlier reports stating the Academy Award-nominated director had died were “inaccurate.” Barr noted Singleton is currently on life support. Additionally,…
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John Singleton Reportedly in a Coma After Suffering Stroke; Celebrities Offer Prayers on Social Media
Due to complications from a stroke on April 17, director, screenwriter and producer John Singleton is reportedly in a coma. Deadline reports that Singleton’s mother, Sheila Ward, has filed for a conservatorship. According to the court documents reportedly filed on Thursday, Singleton is “currently hospitalized in a coma and is unable to provide for his…
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The Root’s Guide to the 10 Blackest Experiences of the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival
Hot damn ho, here we go again. It’s about time for the Tribeca Film Festival, and because you’re here, you know the best way to experience a festival is the blackest way. This year, I’m taking over for editor Angela Helm, who usually has y’all covered for the blackest experiences of what she has dubbed…
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Cardi B Ain't Copping Pleas, Rejects Deal in Connection with August Strip Club Brawl
“They do anything for clout,” raps Cardi B and her hubby boo Offset in their newest video, but what Cardi won’t do is accept a plea deal. According to CBS New York, Cardi B appeared in court Friday and decided to reject a plea deal in connection to her misdemeanor assault and reckless endangerment charge.…
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Yes, Issa Rae Is Too Booked and Busy for Insecure Right Now. No, 'Busy' Doesn't Mean 'Baby'
Issa Rae is a busy woman. She is a Cover Girl, she’s building up that IMDb filmography, and I’m sure there’s likely some other pending projects we’re not even aware of yet. As we reported earlier this week, HBO confirmed their hit comedy Insecure won’t be returning until 2020, basically taking a lead from their…
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Donald Glover Presents a New Adidas Collection and — Plot Twist — Mo’Nique Is Involved
What goes on in Donald Glover’s mind? That is a question I often ask myself when Glover (also known as Childish Gambino) is involved in any shenanigans, whether it’s film, television, or music. Now, I get to ask that in connection with fashion. Sneakerheads, this one’s for you. Glover has partnered up with Adidas to…
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Oops Pow Surprise: Kodak Black Arrested at U.S. Border, Faces Weapon and Weed Possession Charges
Welp. The ashen troglodyte known as Kodak Black (born Bill K. Kapri) has been arrested on weapons and gun charges. Per TMZ: Cops say Kodak and 2 others attempted to enter the U.S. at the Lewiston-Queenston International Bridge in a Cadillac Escalade with a temporary California registration. They say Kodak was the driver, and officers…
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2019 Cannes Film Festival: Atlantique Is the First Film By a Black Female Director to be Selected in the Competition Section
The 72nd Cannes Film Festival (formerly known as Festival International Du Film Cannes or Festival de Cannes) has officially announced its selections for 2019. According to Variety, female filmmakers make up 21 percent of the total selections, up from 14 percent in 2018 and 16 percent in 2017. There are four women directors amongst the…
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‘The Truth Is the Truth’: Sparkle May Testify Against R. Kelly Once Again
It was 2001, and Stephanie “Sparkle” Edwards took the stand to testify against Robert “R.” Kelly, the man who dubbed her his protegé, in connection with an alleged sex tape involving her 14-year-old niece. Cut to 18 years later and Sparkle is faced with having to do that once again — this time for four unrelated…
