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Josh Brolin: 'Oldboy' Remake Will Be 'Severely' Violent
Josh Brolin says the remake of 'Oldboy' will be ''severely'' violentThe 'Men In Black 3' actor claims director Spike Lee won't hold back on the extreme violence in the movie - which was first adapted...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 May 2012
Incarcerated Wesley Snipes Planning Comeback Upon Release
Actor Wesley Snipes is "in great shape" in jail and is plotting his comeback, according to close friend Spike Lee.The Blade star began a three-year prison sentence in December, 2010 for neglecting to file income...
By WENN on 07 March 2012
Spike Lee Unedited: Hollywood Knows Nothing About Black People
At this year's Sundance Film Festival, the film director Spike Lee surprised audiences with a fiery tirade, peppered with expletives, explaining his feelings regarding the treatment of black people in the film industry. Lee did...
By WENN on 23 January 2012
Barack Obama Sings Al Green's Lets Stay Together In New York
President Barack Obama was in a great mood as he held a series of fundraisers in New York whilst his remaining four Republican candidate rivals were duking it out elsewhere in a televised debate. Obama...
By WENN on 20 January 2012
Jay-z Throws Celebration Party For Blue Ivy
Jay-Z has thrown a lavish party to celebrate the birth of his baby. The rapper made his first public appearance since Blue Ivy - his daughter with wife Beyonce Knowles - was born earlier this...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 January 2012
Clive Owen To Be In Oldboy?
Clive Owen has been offered a role in 'Oldboy'. The 47-year-old actor - best known for parts in 'Children of Men' and 'Closer' - is set to play the villain in Spike Lee's forthcoming remake,...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 December 2011
Eddie Murphy In Line For Mayoral Role
Eddie Murphy is in talks to star in a biopic about controversial US mayor Marion Barry.The comedian - who recently stepped down from hosting the Oscars - is being attached to the family friendly film...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 December 2011
Rooney Mara Joins Oldboy
Rooney Mara has signed on for the female lead in Spike Lee's 'Oldboy' remake. The 'Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' actress will reportedly star as Marie, the love interest of the main character (played by...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 October 2011
Spike Lee To Direct Oldboy Remake?
Spike Lee is in negotiations to direct a remake of 'Oldboy'. The 54-year-old filmmaker - famed for his movies about race relations and the role of media in modern-day life - is in talks for...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 July 2011
Jamie Foxx Dances On Stage With Prince In New York
JAMIE FOXX, the American movie star and R&B singer who releases his much anticipated new album tomorrow (21st December 2010) joined music legend PRINCE on stage in New York on Saturday night, reports the Associated...
By WENN on 20 December 2010
Snoop Dogg's Homage To Jackson
Snoop Dogg performed a tribute to Michael Jackson at a party in honour of the late singer this weekend. The 'Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson' event was held in New York on Sunday (29.08.10) - which...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 August 2010
Jazz Singer Abbey Lincoln Has Died Aged 80
The influential jazz singer and songwriter ABBEY LINCOLN has died aged 80. Lincoln - who was born in Chicago, Illinois - had a long and distinguished career, and continued to perform until the time of...
By WENN on 17 August 2010
Perry Still Angry Over Lee's Comments
Actor/director TYLER PERRY is still fuming over his spat with SPIKE LEE - he's adamant his fellow moviemaker should have spoken to him privately instead of criticising him in public.Lee sparked fury last year (09)...
By WENN on 11 August 2010
Lee Discovers Slave Roots On Genealogy Show
Hollywood filmmaker SPIKE LEE paid a touching tribute to his ancestors on hit U.S. genealogy show WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? after learning he is descended from slaves.The Malcolm X director took an emotional...
By WENN on 02 May 2010
Joe Jackson Against Cirque Show
Joe Jackson doesn't want his son Michael Jackson's life is being turned into a circus.The music executive - whose pop legend son died from acute Propofol intoxication last June - is confused as to why...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 April 2010
Campbell Replaced By Washington In Lee Movie
Supermodel NAOMI CAMPBELL has been forced to pull out of director SPIKE LEE's latest film MIRACLE AT ST. ANNA due to "scheduling conflicts". The British catwalk beauty was set to feature in the World War...
By WENN on 14 January 2008
Hudson And Whitaker Triumph At Image Awards
FOREST WHITAKER and JENNIFER HUDSON picked up acting prizes at the NAACP Image Awards on Friday (02MAR07), just six days after their Oscar wins. Whitaker was named Best Actor for his performance as Ugandan dictator...
By WENN on 03 March 2007
Dreamgirls Sweeps Black Reel Awards
Movie musical DREAMGIRLS walked away with six prizes at the Foundation For The Advancement Of African-Americans In Film's (FAAAF) Black Reel Awards today (07FEB07), including Best Film. Dreamgirls also won Best Supporting Actress and Best...
By WENN on 07 February 2007
James Brown Wanted Murphy To Play Him
EDDIE MURPHY is hoping to give director SPIKE LEE an easy solution to his search for a movie JAMES BROWN - the soul legend always wanted the actor to play him in a biopic. Murphy,...
By WENN on 30 January 2007
Lee Questions Clooney's Acceptance Speech
Director SPIKE LEE has criticised GEORGE CLOONEY for highlighting GONE WITH THE WIND actress HATTIE MCDANIEL's Oscar triumph in 1933 as an example of Hollywood's "forward-thinking". While accepting his Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor...
By WENN on 20 March 2006
Sciorra Horrified During Snipes Sex Scene
Hollywood beauty ANNABELLA SCIORRA hated her sex scene with WESLEY SNIPES in JUNGLE FEVER, because her nether regions were unwittingly exposed on camera. The actress halted filming when Snipes removed her knickers to reveal...
By WENN on 28 October 2005
Spike Lee's Catty Comments Angers Animal Activist
Outspoken filmmaker SPIKE LEE has locked horns with an animal activist who took exception to his threat of violence against cats. The JUNGLE FEVER director was sat next to UNITED ACTION FOR ANIMALS president...
By WENN on 30 October 2003
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