Los Angeles has declared May 21 “John Singleton Day.” The announcement of the day was made by L.A. City Council President Herb J. Wesson Jr. during a celebration of Singleton’s life at USC. Singleton passed away on April 28 after suffering a stroke. Source: bet.com
Another celebration of life will be held at USC for John Singleton, who is an alum of the film school, on May 21st from 11 am- 2 pm. Several celebrities have already committed to speaking or performing at the event, however, details are still forthcoming as to exactly who will attend. The memorial will be […]
LIKE Us On Facebook NOW Back in August, we interviewed John Singleton’s daughter, Justice. She was in town for the Black Star Film Festival. We asked her if her father checked out her movies and critiqued her: He checks out my movies. We’re both artists so if he is writing something, I read it. If […]
Director John Singleton is coming out in support of Sony Pictures co-chairwoman Amy Pascal and Hollywood mega producer Scott Rudin, in the wake of their…
Russell Simmons has rekindled his relationship with HBO and has partnered up with “Boyz N The Hood” director John Singleton to produce a new TV series, “Club Life: Miami.” The show will follow a reformed criminal who moves to South Beach and and gains a new lease on life as he embraces the youthful, […]
The prospect of an N.W.A. biopic is quickly becoming a reality. Former member and driving force behind the film, Ice Cube, gave a few minor updates on the project while doing promo for his latest comedy, 21 Jump Street. According to the West Coast legend, the script for the N.W.A. film is almost done. They’ve […]
The dramatic “Boyz N The Hood” was John Singleton‘s directorial debut, but his latest project “Abduction” is full of action. Find out more about Singleton’s new film in “Coming Attractions,” brought to you by TV One and TheUrbanDaily! RELATED POSTS: Can Black Directors Helm Mainstream Films? [AUDIO] Nia Long Reflects On “Boyz N The Hood” […]
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