Civil Rights Icon Claudette Colvin Attempts To Clear Her Legal Record 60 Years Later

Anthony Mackie Directing Biopic About Iconic Claudette Colvin

Anthony Mackie is directing a film about civil rights trailblazer Claudette Colvin.
by Brandee Sanders
01.24.22

'Respect': Marlon Wayans Plays Aretha’s Abusive Ex-Husband

NewsOne's sister site hello Beautiful spoke to Marlon Wayans about his role in the "Respect" biopic and the seasoned actor…
by samjahsaulsberry
10.04.21
Seoul 1988: 100-Meter-Sieg von Florence Griffith-Joyner

Tiffany Haddish To Play ‘Flo-Jo’ In Biopic

Tiffany Haddish will portray iconic track legend Florence Griffith Joyner in a biopic.
by Brandee Sanders
08.25.21
30th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards Gala - Arrivals

Regina King Producing Biopic About Shirley Chisholm

Regina King will produce and star in a film about pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm.
by NewsOne Staff
09.29.21
Bayard Rustin At Table

Bayard Rustin Biopic Coming To Netflix

A biopic about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin’s relentless fight for social justice is in the works.
by NewsOne Staff
09.29.21
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Sammy Davis Jr. Biopic In The Works

A Sammy Davis Jr. biopic is in the works.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Stephanie Mills performs live in concert

Stephanie Mills Talks Racism She Experienced At Airport

The icon proves even notable people can't evade the issue.
by Adrian Moore
03.30.20
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Twitter Watched The New Edition Movie Together Like…

Part one of The New Edition Story premiered last night on BET and Twitter had a lot to say. Check…
by Kiyonna Anthony
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Mavis Staples Performs At HBO’s “MAVIS!” Premiere Party…
by Brittany Lewis
02.26.16

“Straight Outta Compton” Makes History As Highest Grossing…

"Straight Outta Compton" topped the box office for the third week in a row and made history as the highest…
by Desire Thompson
08.31.15

[Watch] Trailer for Upcoming Aaliyah Biopic

Watch the trailer for the Lifetime’s upcoming Aaliyah biopic.
by NewsOne Staff
09.29.14

Kelly Rowland To Play Donna Summer?

A photo that singer Kelly Rowland posted to Instagram recently has tongues wagging that she might be up to play…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21

[Video] Guess Who Gladys Knights Wants To Play…

Very few entertainers come close the the legendary Gladys Knight. The “Midnight Train To Georgia” singer has captivated audiences with…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21

‘The Wire’ Star Michael K. Williams To Play…

Omar’s coming! Michael K. Williams, the scar-faced character actor best known for playing street-smart hardmen like Chalky White in Broadwalk…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19