Biopic

Billy Porter, who will star as James Baldwin in an upcoming biopic, explained why he's so much like the legendary writer: "I am because James was.”

Marvin Sapp talks with Georgia Alfredas about the movie, the emotions dealing with the making of the project and what we can expect.

Anthony Mackie is directing a film about civil rights trailblazer Claudette Colvin.

NewsOne's sister site hello Beautiful spoke to Marlon Wayans about his role in the "Respect" biopic and the seasoned actor revealed, "I had to create and imagine, and really understand why someone would hit a woman they love."

Tiffany Haddish will portray iconic track legend Florence Griffith Joyner in a biopic.

Regina King will produce and star in a film about pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm.

A biopic about civil rights leader Bayard Rustin’s relentless fight for social justice is in the works.

A Sammy Davis Jr. biopic is in the works.

The icon proves even notable people can't evade the issue.

Part one of The New Edition Story premiered last night on BET and Twitter had a lot to say. Check out our favorite reactions and tune into part two tonight at 9 p.m.

"Straight Outta Compton" topped the box office for the third week in a row and made history as the highest grossing musical biopic ever.