12-Years A Slave actor, Benedict Cumberbatch put himself in a position that may be hard to pull back from. “I think as far as colored actors go, it gets really difficult in the UK, and I think a lot of my friends have had more opportunities here [in the U.S.] than in the UK, and that’s something that needs to change,” Cumberbatch said to PBS talk show host, Tavis Smiley. The term “colored” being a possible game-changer for the English native. This slipping in the midst of him speaking on inequality among black actors in the U.K. Cumberbatch has since felt major guilt for the term and release a statement of apology. Check it out after the jump.
(Photos) On The Scene: Lupita Nyong’o Stuns For Bally Opening In London!!!
Since her 12 Years a Slave premiere, Lupita Nyong’o has been on the scene with glorious intentions for the fashion market. The actress epitomizes dark beauty, what it stands for and why we all should love and embrace the skin we’re in – Kendrick Lamar type: “i“. With utter elegance, Lupita showed up to Bally London’s store opening Wednesday [Oct. 22] evening, where she ran into former co-star Benedict Cumberbatch. Jump down for more.
(Photos) Chelsea Handler Gets Ripped By Twitter After Clowning Black Oscar Winners
Talk-show host Chelsea Handler always seems to be involved in some sort of controversy. After the Sunday night’s Academy Awards, she’s under fire yet again. During the award show, Handler was tweeting about the Oscars via Huffington Post’s official Twitter account. Basically the whole night, she was cracking jokes on all of the black winners such as Lupita Nyong’o, Sidney Poitier and many more. Of course the jokes were tacky, but I’m pretty sure that’s just Chelsea’s whole demeanor and that she meant no harm. However, Twitter came at her in FULL FORCE, making pretty personal attacks on the comedian. Check out all of the messiness in the gallery.
Uh-Oh! This Monumental Actor has Some Choice Words For Quentin Tarantino!!
Levar Burton, known for playing young Kunta Kente in Roots (among other things) expressed his thoughts about Quentin Tarantino in a recent interview. He mentioned his thoughts on “12 Years A Slave” and, of course, that led to discussions about “Django: Unchained.” Hit the jump to see his words for the Director.
(Photos) ’12 Years A Slave’ : A Brutal Depiction Of America’s True History!
’12 Years A Slave’ is the true story of a freed New Yorker Solomon Northup, who was kidnaped and sold into slavery. Northup, played by actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, was tricked into playing a violin gig in a borderline state during slavery and was kidnapped by the alleged promoters of the event. Once in the south, the freed New Yorker was stripped of his identity and sold into slavery, where he remain a slave for 12 years in Louisiana. I think this movie sends a very strong message to people of every race. It provides a true look at America’s past, an understanding to our new generation of their ancestors, and an answer the root of disfunction in our society. To read more and see pictures from the movie, click below.
(Video) Brad Pitt Speaks Out On His New Film “12 Years A Slave”!!!!
“12 Years A Slave” has been one of the most anticipated projects this year, from the renown actor and creator Brad Pitt. He premiered the film based on the true story of a free man played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, sold into slavery in pre civil war times Louisiana, during the Toronto International Film Festival. The film got an emotional reception as audience members fought back tears during the intense film. Brad stated: “the story is to help remind us of our responsibility to take care of one another” Hit the jump for the full interview clip and trailer of movie!
