Monique Jones

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Teyana Taylor, one of the stars of Tyler Perry’s latest film, Tyler Perry’s Straw, said she was able to channel her character, Det. Kay Raymond, through Kay’s signature bob. “It was the bob. I knew, right? That little flip at the end? I said, ‘Yes, I’m doing this, I get to step out…and do something,'” she said jokingly to Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor, Trey Mangum, during our cast interview. How Teyana Taylor transformed into Det.

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The cast and production team for the new sports drama film F1 all describe Damson Idris as the most charming person you’ll ever meet. As Brad Pitt told Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor, Trey Mangum, during our cast interview, “He’s so damn charming, that guy. You just wanna smack him.”“We looked far and wide, and I’m really happy where we ended up with Damson,” he continued. “I just can’t see anyone else doing it.

1 week ago | blavity.com | Monique Jones |Trey Mangum

Brad Pitt said that making F1 came down to waiting for the perfect time. For years, he’s wanted to do a racing project, but it didn’t happen until now. The star of F1 told Trey Mangum, Blavity/Shadow and Act Managing Editor, that creating the film was all about trusting when the moment was right to dive into a project like this. “I just gotta trust timing, you know,” he said. “I’m so grateful.

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The multihyphenate creator and studio owner is being sued by Derek Dixon, an actor from BET’s Tyler Perry’s The Oval for sexual assault and harassment. According to TMZ and People, Dixon claims the assault took place in 2020, after he was invited to Perry’s Atlanta home. Dixon initially met Perry in 2019 when he landed the role of Dale on Ruthless.

1 week ago | blavity.com | Monique Jones

Druski is headed to the big screen and teaming up with Kenya Barris for an upcoming film based on one of his shorts. The popular social media comedian is set to star in a feature film based on his comedic short The Diggers. Druski will produce via his 4lifers Entertainment. Barris is also helping to develop the film and will produce via Khalabo Ink Society.