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Will Smith And 'Fresh Prince' Cast Bring 30th Anniversary To HBO Max
WILL SMITH, TATYANA ALI AND ALPHONSO RIBEIRO
Michael B. Jordan Breaks Silence On
Following news Will Smith is shopping a reboot of the beloved 90s classic The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to networks, fans of the series just received some more great news.
Deadline reports the cast will reunite for an HBO Max reunion special on September 10, exactly 30 years to the day since the show made its pre- miere on NBC in 1990. While fans sadly won’t be able to see the late James Avery reprise
his role as Uncle Phil, Tatyana Ali, Karyn Par- sons, Joseph Marcell, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Al- fonso Ribeiro and DJ Jazzy Jeff will also join.
Produced by Smith’s Westbrook Studios and set to air on Thanksgiving, the night will feature “music, dancing and surprise guests” while taking a look back at the long- running series and its cultural impact.
wish we had more time.”
“You showed me how to be
better, honor purpose, and cre- ate legacy. And whether you’ve known it or not...I’ve been watching, learning and con- stantly motivated by your great-
ness,” Jordan continued. Jordan went on to say that Boseman, 10 years his senior, was his “big brother,” but never got the chance to express that sentiment or his gratitude while
he was still alive.
Chadwick Boseman Death: ‘I Wish
Chadwick Boseman’s
death after a private four-year battle with colon cancer shocked the world on Friday. His Black Panther colleagues, who also weren’t aware of his diagnosis, along with friends, peers and fans around the world are still mourning the beloved actor.
Jordan honored his late friend on Monday in his first public statement since news of Boseman’s death was revealed last week.
“I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel. I’ve been reflecting on every moment, every conver- sation, every laugh, every dis- agreement, every hug...everything,” he began. “I
MICHAEL B. JORDAN AND CHADWICK BOSEMAN
The 43-year-old actor died on Friday (Aug 28) after secretly battling colon cancer for the past four years and director Spike, 63, admitted he did not know about Chadwick's illness when they were working on the physi- cally demanding shoot for the Netflix movie in Thailand in March 2019.
He said: “We filmed Da 5 Bloods in Thailand, and it was hot, jungles, mountains, and Chadwick was there with us all the way. I never, ever suspected that anything was wrong. No one knew he was going through treatment, chemotherapy.
“A trooper. He never com- plained. He was there every sin- gle minute, in the moment, and his performance is testament to
“DA 5 BLOODS”
We Had More Time’
Spike Lee Didn't Know Chadwick Boseman Was Sick During The Filming Of Da 5 Bloods
Master P is stepping up to offer alternative food products for Black people created by Black people that he hopes will create change in the commu- nity.
The rap mogul originally launched his Uncle P line in June following backlash to- wards white-owned brands, such as Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben, over their market- ing rooted in Black stereo- types. The company leadership behind both brands an- nounced they would be phas- ing out the harmful imagery.
MASTER P
Speaking to CNN Business, P explained his decision to launch his own brand, which includes rice, beans, grits, pan- cake mix, syrup and oatmeal. “When you look at Aunt
Jemima and Uncle Ben, a lot of those products are mockeries of African-American people and couldn't even feed our communities. With Uncle P, the more we make, the more we give. And the only way to give is by owning these prod- ucts,” he said. “Right now we're burning down our blocks and our communities while protesting injustice, but if we are able to own products and put money back in our com- munity, we could buy those blocks back instead of burning them down.”
what he put into that role and all his roles.”
After he wrapped on Da 5 Bloods, Chadwick started working on what would be his final movie, the adaptation of Pulitzer Prizer winner August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in Pittsburgh. Shooting on that film concluded in August
2019.
In light of Chadwick’s pass-
ing, Netflix has delayed a virtual preview that had been scheduled for Monday for the drama abut the 1920s legendary blues singer Ma Rainey (Viola Davis). Chadwick plays a talented but troubled trumpet player named Levee.
Master P Is Rolling Out Black-Owned Food Brand To Replace Uncle Ben And Aunt Jemima
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