Movies
Think Like A Man, the film adaptation of Steve Harvey’s best-selling book, is the number one movie in America. The film raked in $12 million on Friday night, bringing the movie’s weekend total to $33 million, knocking The Hunger Games from the number one spot. The romantic comedy stars Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. […]
Tyler Perry has released the first official trailer for the June release of Madea’s Witness Protection showing him on an airplane, doing what his Madea character does best…acting a fool! According to the official synopsis: Comic legend Eugene Levy (the American Pie franchise, Best in Show) stars in the film as George, a high level […]
The trailer for Whitney Houston’s final film, “Sparkle,” debuted on NBC’s “Today” show Monday, giving her fans a glimpse of the big-screen performance that would be the superstar’s last. The remake of the 1976 Supremes-inspired flick is due to hit theaters in August, and marks Houston’s first return to movie acting in 16 years. In […]
When it was announced that Kim Kardashian had a small role in Tyler Perry’s new movie, “The Marriage Counselor,” Perry fans took to the Atlanta filmmaker’s website and expressed their displeasure with the casting choice. Many people had something to say about Kim being in the film, especially after she filed for divorce after only […]
After winning Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG & Critics’ Choice Awards for her role in The Help, Octavia Spencer won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for playing feisty maid Minny Jackson. “I have to thank my families. My family in Alabama — the state of Alabama,” said an emotional Spencer in her acceptance speech. “My […]
With Billy Crystal serving as host, Hollywood’s finest arrived to the 2012 Academy Awards wearing their finest! Viola Davis, who unfortunately lost for “Best Actress” in The Help, stunned on the red carpet in a rich green dress by Vera Wang! Who was the most fabulous dressed celeb on the red carpet? RELATED: “The Help” […]
Brandy recently said that her “dream role” would be portraying Whitney Houston in a movie, and let other actresses know that she would be the best person to play Whitney. The two co-starred in the 1997 remake of Cinderella. Brandy said she has Whitney’s personality and “isms” down, but doesn’t want to do the singing. […]
Praise 102.5 and Brother Myron G had the honor of hosting an event at Wal-Mart today for the film Red Tails, which tells the historic tale of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen. Brother Myron was joined by Red Tails actor Elijah Kelley and real Tuskegee Airman Earl Martin. Red Tails was personally financed by Star Wars […]
Last week George Lucas made headlines when he appeared on The Daily Show and explained why it took 23 years to make the upcoming film Red Tails about the Tuskegee Airmen. According to the legendary director, only one thing stood in the way: money. Lucas spoke candidly about the difficulty of getting a film with […]
14-year-old Atlanta singer Ivan Kelley Jr. stopped by Praise 102.5 today and spoke with Darlene McCoy about his role in the film “Joyful Noise,” which hits theaters this Friday. “Joyful Noise” stars Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton, Keke Palmer and Courtney B. Vance, among others. The film was shot in Atlanta. Kelley Jr. plays the lead […]
Tyler Perry may be following in Oprah Winfrey’s footsteps by getting his own cable network. Word is the Atlanta-based filmmaker may be forming Tyler TV. According to the NY Times, Tyler TV, which is still a working title, is intended as a home base for Perry — just as Winfrey, one of Perry’s most ardent […]
The T.D. Jakes produced “Jumping The Broom” leapt over expectations this weekend with an opening of over $13 million. The class-conscious comedy movie was only expected to open up with between $8-10 million in sales. While Tyler Perry seemed to have the Black marriage/comedy market in a stranglehold, Jakes appears to be a player now […]