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Everything We Know So Far About ‘Straight Outta Compton’ The N.w.a. Biopic
The story of influential rap group N.W.A. is getting the Hollywood treatment, with biopic Straight Outta Compton about to begin production. With the main cast in place, this week the movie found itself in the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 July 2014
What Was Universal Thinking With 'Straight Outta Compton' Casting Call?
Universal has apologized after an agency working on its behalf issued an offensive casting call for the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton, asking for woman in four different categories based on their attractiveness and ethnicity....
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 July 2014
Ken Jeong Joins Ride Along 2
Ken Jeong has joined the cast of 'Ride Along 2'. 'The Hangover' funny-man has signed up to star alongside original cast members Ice Cube and Kevin Hart in the upcoming cop comedy sequel, Variety reports.Tim...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 July 2014
Olivia Munn For Ride Along 2?
Olivia Munn is in talks to join the cast of 'Ride Along 2'.The 'Magic Mike' actress is in negotiations with Universal to star alongside original cast members Kevin Hart and Ice Cube in the upcoming...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2014
Nwa Biopic Straight Outta Compton Gets A Release Date
The NWA biopic, ‘Straight Outta Compton’, has a release date and a first-look picture courtesy of the collective’s most successful solo breakout artist, Dr Dre. He announced on Twitter that the Universal project will be...
By Jack de Aguilar in Music / Festivals on 20 June 2014
Ice Cube's Son To Play Dad In N.w.a. Biopic - Report
Rapper Ice Cube's actor son O'Shea Jackson has reportedly been cast to play his famous father in the upcoming N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton.The hip-hop star's legendary rap group is getting the big screen treatment...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 June 2014
Ice Cube Defends Decision To Play Police Officer
Ice Cube has defended his decision to take on police officer roles in Hollywood. The rapper turned actor - whose 1988 track 'F**k Tha Police' with N.W.A sparked controversy on release - insists he doesn't...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 April 2014
Ice Cube Responds To Outrage After Saying Paul Walker "Robbed" Him Of Mtv Movie Award
Ice Cube has felt compelled to respond publically after finding himself the centre of a heated internet furore over comments he made after Sunday's MTV Movie Awards. The rapper/actor allegedly hightailed it out of the...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 April 2014
Ice Cube Clarifies Paul Walker Comments
Rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube has clarified comments he made insisting he should have won a prize at the Mtv Movie Awards over late actor Paul Walker.The tragic star, who perished in a car crash in November...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 April 2014
Ice Cube Defends Comments Against Mtv Movie Awards For Honoring Paul Walker
Ice Cube found himself receiving a huge backlash regarding his recent comments about the MTV Movie Awards.The outspoken rapper expressed his opinion of the late Paul Walker being awarded a gong at Sunday's ceremony.Cube believes...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 April 2014
Ice Cube Slams Paul Walker's Posthumous Mtv Movie Award Win
Rapper/actor Ice Cube has accused fans of voting for Vin Diesel and the late Paul Walker as the Mtv Movie Awards' Best On-Screen Duo out of "sympathy", after losing out to the Fast & Furious...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 April 2014
Ice Cube Blasts Mtv For Paul Walker Win
Ice Cube has blasted the MTV Movie Awards for giving the Best Onscreen Duo trophy to Paul Walker posthumously.The rapper believes the 'Fast & Furious 6' star, who died in a car crash in November,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 April 2014
'Ride Along' Has No Ambition, So Just Laugh And Watch Things Blowing Up
There's very little ambition apparent on-screen in the buddy action-comedy Ride Along, with its lazy direction and slack script. But the filmmakers clearly knew they had lightning in a bottle in co-star Kevin Hart, so...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 February 2014
Ice Cube: 'Justin Bieber Is Just A Spoilt Rich Kid'
Rapper/actor Ice Cube has dismissed Justin Bieber's behaviour as the antics of a spoilt celebrity which can not be compared with the provocative statements made by his former group N.W.A.The American rap collective became notorious...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 27 February 2014
Kanye, Elton, Jack And Lionel: Say Hello To Bonnaroo Festival's Line-up 2014
The line-up for this year's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been announced and looks to be more impressive than ever with Elton John, Kanye West, Lionel Richie, Jack White and Vampire Weekend all gracing...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2014
Always Going To Happen News: 'Ride Along 2', Confirmed
Little is certain in the world of film; projects get canned, delayed and turn out to be rubbish despite everyone’s best intentions, but there can be one thing you can be sure of: if a...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 February 2014
Is Mariah Carey The Modern Day Jessica Rabbit?
The 2014 BET Awards, honoring Aretha Franklin, Motown founder Berry Gordy, the late Nelson Mandela and others for their achievements, were taped on February 8th at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C. The award show...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2014
'The Lego Movie' Top Of Box Office Stack, 'The Monuments Men' Bricks It [Trailer + Pictures]
The Lego Movie has emerged as the weekend's most popular film, having opened last Friday in the USA to a promising $17.1 million and surpassing expectations with a total weekend box office gross of $69.1...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 February 2014
'I, Frankenstein' Falls Over At Box Office, 'Ride Along' Speeds Ahead [Trailer]
The latest Hollywood incarnation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein legend, I, Frankenstein, has flopped at the US box office, coming in sixth place on its debut weekend. The dark new action thriller, which shares its producers...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 January 2014
A Week In News: Justin Bieber Arrested For Drunk Drag Racing, 'Gravity,' '12 Years' Tie At Pgas And Shia Labeouf Does A "Joaquin"
Bieber Banged Up For Druggy Drag Racing: Justin Bieber has just had the mother of all terrible fortnights. The recalcitrant popstar was under investigation for a vicious egg attack on his neighbor's home by police...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 24 January 2014
'Ride Along' Tops Box Office, Chased By 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' And 'Frozen'
Ride Along has topped the box office upon its first weekend of release, raking in $41.2 (£25.1) million worldwide and seeing off the likes of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Frozen and Wolf of Wall Street....
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 January 2014
Ride Along Movie Was In The Works For Over 10 Years
Rapper-turned-actor Ice Cube waited for over 10 years to bring his new buddy comedy Ride Along to fruition after struggling to find the perfect co-star for the movie.The hip-hop veteran reveals the pieces of the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 January 2014
Ice Cube: 22 Jump Street 'Crazier' Than Original
'22 Jump Street' is ''crazier'' than the original film, according to Ice Cube.The actor, who plays Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill's boss in the comedy franchise, says directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller have made...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 January 2014
'22 Jump Street': Old Jokes, New Address For Channing Tatum Comedy Sequel [Trailer + Pictures]
The red line trailer has just been released for new cop comedy 22 Jump Street, the sequel to 2012's commercially and critically successful 21 Jump Street. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill will reprise their roles...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2013
Arsenio Hall Finally Returns To Late Night Chat After 19 Years Away
Arsenio Hall is back! It's been 19 years since the comic last dominated the late night viewing slot with his popular combination of chat and music and after a hiatus lasting nearly two decades, he...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 September 2013
Iconic Jazz Keyboardist, George Duke, Died In L.a. Hospital On Monday
George Duke, the American jazz musician, died in L.A. on Monday (August 5th). His cause of death has been confirmed by his family, as reported by the Washington Post, as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. He was...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2013
Ice Cube And Kevin Hart Star In Ride Along [Trailer]
Kevin Hart’s stand up DVD, Let Me Explain is out, and with it came a special trailer for his upcoming movie Ride Along. The trailer sees him try and win over James (Ice Cube) so...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 July 2013
Snoop Dogg Needs Weed To Write Songs
Snoop Dogg needs ''a lot of weed'' and ''females'' to write new tracks. The 'Drop it Like it's Hot' rapper - who is now re-branding himself Snoop Lion and releasing a reggae album - says...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 August 2012
Eminem Almost Quit After He Was Booed
Eminem almost quit rap after his first ever public performance. The 'Stan' hitmaker started out battle rapping in Detroit in the early 90s, but was so embarrassed when he was booed he almost quit entirely....
By Bang Showbiz on 03 August 2012
Ice-t: I Wrote 99 Problems
Ice-T says people need to remember he wrote the original '99 Problems'.The veteran rapper wrote the track for his 1993 album 'Home Invasion' and its lyrics were used in part by Jay-Z on his 2004...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 July 2012
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