James, regarded as the greatest player of his generation, was in action for the Cheaters as they defeated the Black Pearl Elite 104-102. LeBron recorded 42 points, making 18 of the 36 shots he took to go with 16 rebounds, three assists and four steals. The Los Angeles Lakers forward …
Read More »Fans react as Sony debuts official ‘The Woman King’ trailer
If Twitter reactions following the trailer release are anything to go by, movie fans are excited about yet another black-led film. Written by Dana Steven and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard), the epic drama follows the story of the historical Agojie (also known as Amazons), a real-life army …
Read More »‘King Of Boys’ is based on a real person or composite of persons – David Hundeyin
“By the way, every single character in King Of Boys is based on a real person or composite of persons, even though Kemi Adetiba will never admit this publicly for obvious reasons. Makanaki, Odogwu Malay, Aare, Eniola, the pastor. All real people. That is all I have to say,” Hundeyin …
Read More »Ross King: Pass the Pimm’s! I’ve swapped LA for SW19 as an old friend Sue Barker calls time on glorious career
Sue Barker and Andy Murray at Wimbledon. It’s hello and goodbye from Wimbledon this year. The tournament is a tale of two women – one who learned her trade here in Los Angeles and is making her long-awaited comeback on the famous Centre Court, and another who is a close …
Read More »Viola Davis stuns in first-look teaser for Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘The Woman King’
The Woman King follows a fictional story of the Dahomey tribe’s fight against colonialism in the 18th and 19th centuries. The newly launched clip teases Davis in striking stunts and spearheading a war against European invasion. John Boyega and Sheila Arin join Davis in the Entertainment One, JuVee Productions, and …
Read More »Viola Davis stuns in teaser for Gina Prince-Bythewood’s ‘The Woman King’
The Woman King follows a fictional story of the Dahomey tribe’s fight against colonialism in the 18th and 19th centuries. The teased clip teases Davis in striking stunts and spearheading a war against European invasion. John Boyega and Sheila Arin join Davis in the Entertainment One, JuVee Productions, and Jack …
Read More »The King and I: Texas star Sharleen Spiteri on why she is still all shook up by Elvis
Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri starred as Elvis in 2001 Inner Smile video. Sideburned, quiffed, clad in black leather and lip-curling to perfection, Sharleen Spiteri’s Elvis was as good as it gets. The iconic 2001 video for her band’s hit, Inner Smile, was no kitschy pastiche of The King, however, but …
Read More »Elvis: How The King came back, in black leather, to reclaim his crown
Elvis Presley’s comeback Special in 1968 remains one of the most iconic shows in music history. In tight, black leather, his name illuminated in red neon, Elvis the legend became an icon as he risked and rescued his musical career in the audacious, landmark ’68 Comeback Special. Following 10 years of …
Read More »A review of LASU final year students’ staging of the Lion King: A refreshing blast from the past
Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar (Desmond Jegede) plots to usurp Mufasa’s throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wild beasts. However, Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Praise Abimbola) to reclaim his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Nala …
Read More »King of Thieves confirmed for Amazon Prime debut following theatrical run
According to Shock NG, the box office hit will head straight to streaming at the end of its theatrical run. The report was confirmed by the film’s co-executive producer, Niyi Akinmolayan. An official debut date is yet to be confirmed. The Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami directed Epic has …
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