Will you be watching??? “Birth Of A Nation” Living Poster Nate Parker’s Sundance masterpiece that will hit theaters in October now has a “living poster.” Fox Searchlight reports: Set against the antebellum South, THE BIRTH OF A NATION follows Nat Turner (Nate Parker), a literate slave and preacher, whose financially strained owner, Samuel Turner (Armie Hammer), accepts an offer to use Nat’s preaching to subdue unruly slaves. As he witnesses countless atrocities – against himself and his fellow slaves – Nat orchestrates and uprising in the hopes of leading his people to freedom. If you missed the official trailer, hit the flip to see it.
For your viewing pleasure…. White House Correspondents Dinner Photos Last night a bevy of celebs took to Washington D.C. for the final White House Correspondents Dinner of Obama’s Presidency. And while President Obama delivered a speech with one-liners about Trump before dropping the mic , several stars shone on the red carpet. Seen on the scene were buddies Kerry Washington and Tracee Ellis Ross… Jada Pinkett Smith…. Gabrielle Union… and La La. YOU tell us; who looked more bangin’??? More photos on the flip. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Splash News
White Chyna back… Kylie Jenner’s Coachella Bikini Kylie Jenner made waves this weekend at Coachella when she rocked an eye-popping ensemble. After debuting her new peach lace front courtesy of Tokyo Stylez… Kimmy Cakes’ little sister sported a high-waist Discount Universe bikini featuring the evil eye design and some rainbow braids. Are YOU feeling this getup??? Hit the flip for more Kylie at Coachella.
You might have heard people say that if you learn something new, then you didn’t waste a day. Well, I learned something new today. I learned that Mena Suvari is incredibly sexy in leather pants. Yep, Mena Suvari is not only sexy when nude in a bed of rose pedals, but she is in fact sexy in leather pants. … read more
Fellas, would you rock an engagement ring ??? Ne-Yo Says Crystal Renay Bought Him An Engagement Ring While on a recent episode of “Kocktails With Khloe” Ne-Yo sat down with Khloe Kardashian to dish on his engagement. All the while he was there alongside Tori Spelling, Ne-Yo, T-Pain, Sonja Morgan and King Bach, Ne-Yo revealed a surprising bit of info about his engagement to Crystal Renay. According to Ne-Yo after he and Crystal agreed not to get wedding bands, she bought a shiny ring for HIM and revealed it at their engagement party. “We planned to not do the ring thing, so I’m like, ‘Alright, cool, are you sure you don’t want a ring?’ (She said), ‘No, I’m fine, we’ll do the tattoo thing, I want something different.’ “So we get to the engagement party, she stands up and (makes an announcement) and brings out the ring. I’m like, ‘Man…!’ Two weeks later, I had to go out and get me a ring for her, and there it was, so now we got rings (sic)!” Crystal has been open about the rock she got for her man and posted it on IG. She also clapped back at a fan who assumed she used her songwriter fiance’s money to buy it. “I wouldn’t even THINK of something so basic,” said Crystal. Ne-Yo also has her initials tattooed on his ring finger. Fellas, would YOU rock an engaement ring from your girl??? Hit the flip for more photos of the happily engaged couple.
Black excellence , opulence, decadence… Fox Searchlight Buys “The Birth Of A Nation” For $17.5 Million Actor Nate Parker is making history with his forthcoming Nat Turner biopic. Parker’s directorial debut “The Birth Of A Nation” not only received a standing ovation from an awe struck audience, bit $17.5 million from Fox Searchlight (the biggest deal in Sundance history) to bring it to theaters. The Wall Street Journal reports: Less than 24 hours after its roaring arrival at the Sundance Film Festival, “The Birth of a Nation” has made history with the biggest deal in the festival’s history. Fox Searchlight has acquired world-wide rights to the Nat Turner biopic for $17.5 million — a whopping amount that reflects the movie’s critical and commercial prospects and the crowded field of bidders hitting festivals now. It was clear from the movie’s premiere that it would go for big money. The audience gave the movie an extended standing ovation through the closing credits, and Nate Parker, who directed, produced, wrote and stars in the film, left the auditorium as Sundance’s favorite son. Fox Searchlight’s winning bid signals a definite interest in Oscars for the film. The specialty division of Twentieth Century Fox purchased “Brooklyn” at Sundance last year, and the immigrant drama was the only Sundance movie to land a best picture nomination for this year’s awards. Fox Searchlight also released the last major slavery drama, “12 Years a Slave,” which won best picture in 2014. (Fox’s parent company, 21st Century Fox Inc., was until mid-2013 part of the same company as The Wall Street Journal.) Nate’s since ben lauded for making history by greats like Ava Duvernay… “The deal is the richest in Sundance history.” *mic drop* *tosses confetti* *praise clap* *misty copeland twirl* https://t.co/OQnPMKShcR — Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) January 26, 2016 and he’s thanking Sundance for the opportunity. This is a victory for independent film and independent filmmakers. Thank you @sundancefest for all you do for us. pic.twitter.com/ue2qOd07bt — Nate Parker (@NateParker) January 27, 2016 There’s chatter that Parker actually received a $20 million offer from Netflix but turned it down because he wanted moviegoers to pack out theaters. What do YOU think about Nate Parker’s historic deal for Birth Of A Nation???
Is it fair or foul for Tara to be proud of her pregnancy??? Tara Wallace Poses For Maternity Shoots Despite being blasted by fans for being pregnant with Peter Gunz’ 9th child , Tara Wallace is proudly flaunting her growing belly. The mommy to be who’s expecting her third boy with her married baby’s father recently posed for a TheYBF shoot where she pushed a stroller… and cradled her bump. She also sent out a message to all the detractors who’ve blasted her over her pregnancy: “Maya Angelou wrote ‘A woman always has the right to change her mind,’ and in that moment I changed mine!,” she tellsTheYBF.com. “I’m only obligated to be true to me and what I have created. I have always remained true to all that I have said and still don’t judge myself in my journey!” A Maya Angelou quote? Really Tara??? She also recently dished on the moment she accepted her pregnancy to OK! Magazine . According to Tara after one of her two sons with Peter reacted excitedly to the news, it was a “turning point” for her. “He was like, ‘Mom, we just thought you needed a waist trainer and it’s a baby,’” Wallace added jokingly. “Everyday I would be getting dressed to go to work and I’m like, ‘Where is my waist trainer?’ So it was like the problem is solved. You don’t need a waist trainer.” “From that moment on, when I saw his response, for me, it just changed everything. Nothing else and no one else mattered,” Wallace said. “That was probably a turning point for me when I was like this is a great thing. I’m having another baby and that’s what it is.” Okay, girl. What do YOU think about Tara Wallace’s maternity photos??? Every baby is a blessing, riiiiight????” Hit the flip for more of Tara and her gut full. Oz Reale, Ricky Codio
Beyonce Jealous Of Adele’s Success Apparently, there’s only room for one wig-snatching queen in this industry and her name is Beyonce. Baddie Bey is reportedly filled with the jealousy of a thousand flop singers at the fact that Adele’s crushing the game with her ridiculous album sales. Word is, we were even suppose to get new Bey music last month, but she pulled back because of Adele’s chart topping album. Per Star Pulse: It was an incredible year for British singer Adele, who landed the top selling album of 2015. But not everyone is thrilled with her success. According to In Touch, Beyonce, who hasn’t released an album since 2013, is a bit envious of the competition. An insider told the magazine (via OK!): “Beyonce wanted to release music in December, but she knew it simply couldn’t compare to Adele. She is beyond jealous.” Adele, whose album “25” dropped on Nov. 29, crushed sales of Taylor Swift’s hugely successful “1989.” Adele sold 8.01 million units (physical CDs and the streaming equivalent) compared to Swift’s 3.1 million units in 2015. It was the third time Adele earned a top-selling album in a calendar year, according to Fortune, making her the first artist to do so. Beyonce has had her own share of success. In December 2013, she unexpectedly released her fifth studio album on iTunes with no promotion. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and was her fifth consecutive number-one album. She was the first female in the chart’s history to have her first five studio albums debut in the top spot. Should Bey be worried?
Beyonce & Coldplay Set To Perform At Super Bowl 50 Halftime If you were excited about their newest collab, “Hymn for the Weekend”, brace yourself for this new news. Pepsi finally confirmed to Entertainment Tonight that Beyonce will in fact be joining Coldplay at their Super Bowl halftime performance. In case you guys forgot, the last time Bey performed at half time was in 2013 when she performed a her main hits, with a brief side of Destiny’s Child. You can catch the performance next month, Sunday February 7th around 8pm on CBS!
Safe to say Joseline doesn’t consider MiMi a maid anymore… Mimi Faust, Stevie J & Joseline Celebrate Eva Giselle’s 6th Birthday Two former flames are continuing to show fans that they can successfully co-parent despite their previous issues. Stevie J and Mimi Faust took to Atlanta this week for their daughter Eva Giselle’s 6th birthday… and Joseline Hernandez was on hand as well. And before the party kicked off Mimi and Joseline dined together with Ariane and friends at Benihana. Aww! What do YOU think about Mimi, Joseline and Stevie all getting along and partying for Eva Giselle??? Hit the flip for more photos. FreddyO
