Samuel L. Jackson left rehab two weeks before playing crackhead Gator Purify in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever. The raw performance, an exorcism of his own addiction, was so powerful Cannes revived its Best Supporting Actor award after a 10-year hiatus.
Dwayne Johnson opens up about the struggles behind his persona and his challenging new role as Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine." The New York Times profile explores his wrestling days, rise to fame, and personal battles, requiring him to channel anguish and vulnerability.
Danielle Brooks is building her career on her own terms, creating opportunities for overlooked talent. She emphasizes "build" as her guiding principle, shaping a meaningful career beyond acting and opening doors for artists from all backgrounds. Her success inspires Black Cosmopolitans, showing that success means reshaping the room for future generations.
Tupac, a legendary rapper, honed his skills at the Baltimore School for the Arts. He studied acting, poetry, jazz, and ballet, even playing the Mouse King in The Nutcracker. His artistic roots shaped his music.
Jurnee Smollett gained 20 lbs for "Smoke" to portray Michelle's muscular presence. She prioritizes her son Hunter's exposure to diverse fields, not pushing him into acting despite his interest, aiming for him to explore and find his passion.
50 Cent went on social media claiming Claressa Shields cheated on Papoose with a man he called "Maserati Bud." The undefeated boxing champ says she plans to sue 50 Cent for defamation, calling the cheating allegations completely false and damaging to her reputation.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are arguing his sentence is far too harsh, accusing the judge of punishing him for crimes for which he was acquitted. His 50-month sentence is roughly four times higher than normal for his prostitution Act convictions.
Paramount is officially buying out Tyler Perry's 25% minority stake in BET+. The standalone BET+ app is shutting down this June and moving its content to Paramount+.
After recently releasing the theme song for his upcoming series Power: Origins, the G-Unit boss followed up with a brand-new track titled No More Tricks, No More Tries, featuring the legendary Harlem rapper Max B.
Maino dropped a diss record titled “Bleed Like Us,” a response to 50 Cent's single No More Tricks, No More Tries. On it, Maino questions 50's story of surviving nine gunshot wounds and says he goes after women instead of men.
