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Joshua Triplett Breaks Down the Pay Gap of Black Actors in Commercials, Juggling Family, Music and Becoming a Household Name

The name Joshua Triplett may not ring a bell just yet, but assure he’s most likely a face you’ve walked past in the store or seen on your television in between your favorite shows. His journey to grooming his commercially marketable face traces back to elementary school, when his principle saw something in him he didn’t know was there.

Novel "True To The Game" Makes Its Way To Hollywood Silver Screens Over 20 Years Later

Popular 1994 novel 'True To The Game" is making its way to silver screens over twenty years of its release. "True to the Game," written by Teri Woods was adapted by veteran music exec Manny Halley for a film. Halley had the vision of obtaining the rights to one of his favorite books and creating a movie.

Why Film "Detroit" Shouldn't Be Totally Cancelled Out

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"Detroit"opened in theaters nationwide August 4th. After being released in select cities the weekend prior, Detroit came in #8 at the box office following its domestic debut. Detroit's debut competitors were Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba's "The Dark Tower" and Halle Berry's "Kidnap." "The Dark Tower" hailed at #1 at the weekend's box office, but stood as the top lowest grossing opener since April. Although Detroit did not secure its debut's top 5, and its film makers received an abundance of criticism, Detroit is still worth the watch.

Big Sean Earned His Seat At the Table With Hip-Hop Greats

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It's been fun to watch Big Sean's "glo-up." Emerging as a young emcee from Detroit signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D Music to now finally famous, Big Sean is one of Hip-Hop's top artists. Although Sean seems to have been an overnight success, his journey as a signed artist has spanned over the last decade.

From Competing With Kanye to Finding His Own Success, J. Cole Has Come A Long Way Since 'Born Sinner'

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It's been three years since J. Cole released his sophomore LP Born Sinner, which competed for the #1 spot on the charts against Kanye West's Yeezus. A lot has happened to J. Cole's career since his ambitious and competitive decision to challenge Kanye West for the top spot. In 2013, Cole was on the edge of reaching his pinnacle in less than five years of him rapping these bars on "Forbidden Fruit;"

Irv Gotti Premiere's His First Television Series "Tales"

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For two decades Hip-Hop has known Irv Gotti as record producer and discoverer of the likes of Ja Rule, Ashanti and Llyod. After taking a step back from music for a few years, the Murder Inc. founder took a new role as content creator, director, script writer and TV producer. Spending years developing and pitching his idea for a television show, he secured a deal with BET for "Tales" and began production earlier this year.

Future's "Nobody Safe Tour" Hits Atlanta With A Litty Two-Night Event

Future's year has been off to an amazing start. After jumpstarting 2017 with two successful back to back #1 albums "FUTURE" and "HNDRXX," Future announced the "Nobody Safe Tour." Let's be honest, he's been on a winning streak for a few years now. Last Summer, Future accompanied Drake alongside the "Summer Sixteen Tour." Prior to hitting the road to sold out arenas around the U.S. and Canada with Drake, he headlined the "Purple Reign Tour, performing at smaller venues.

Reggie Bythewood Explains Creating FOX's 'Shots Fired' With Wife Gina and Speaking With Oscar Grant's Mother

The Bythewood name rings strong, especially behind the scenes in Hollywood. Reggie Bythewood and his wife Gina Prince-Bythewood have written, directed and produced timeless favorites for over 25 years. Bronx native Reggie Bythewood has exercised his penmanship for quite a few major productions including popular 90's television series "New York Undercover," Biggie Small's 2009 biopic "Notorious," and Spike Lee's "Get On the Bus" to name a few. Bythewood is also an award winning director, chairing the seat of film's "Gun Hill" and "One Night In Vegas."

OWN's 'Greenleaf' Cast Premieres Scandalous-Saint Season 2

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The "Greenleaf" family is back and boiling more drama than before! Coming off an extremely successful debut season on OWN, "Greenleaf" is following up with a new season that will have your cup running over. The drama series shadows the inside life of the first family of Memphis based mega church Calvary. "Greenleaf's" identifiable subject matter and highlighting of controversial topics pertaining the black church lead the show to be 2016's top cable series for women and OWN's biggest debut.

Lee Daniels and 'Star' Cast Prepare to Face Controversial Episode

Lee Daniels, director, writer and executive producer is no stranger to creating hot headlining drama. Daniels is best known for his box office successors Oscar-winning Monster's Ball, Precious, and The Butler. In 2015, Lee Daniels' took his career to the next level debuting one of the biggest series on TV, "Empire." Despite Empire's enormous success, hasn't excused the recieving of criticism on some of its content including having an openly gay lead character. Much of Daniels' work aims at unspoken narratives told in film and television through black characters.

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