HBCU First LOOK Film Festival: 2024 Dates & Honorees
The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival returns November 8-10, 2024 at Howard University, honoring 100 notable HBCU alumni including Spike Lee and Fantasia....
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Rickey Smiley Show: Tyler Perry & Spike Lee Beef
The Rickey Smiley Morning Show discussed Tyler Perry revisiting his old feud with Spike Lee during interviews for his Netflix film 'A Jazzman's Blues.'...
Spike Lee to Receive Filmmaker of the Year Award from ACE
Spike Lee will receive the Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award at the 71st ACE Eddie Awards on April 18. The honorary recognition celebrates...
Discover 10 Hidden Gems in Black Cinema
A film critic and philosophy professor reveals 10 underappreciated Black cinema gems, from Jason's Lyric to Bamboozled, showcasing overlooked performances and storytelling....
Spike Lee Goes Left on Insulting Reporter (vid)
Spike Lee confronts disrespectful reporter in heated exchange. The acclaimed director defends himself after being insulted before saying a word....
Netflix Cancels “She’s Gotta Have it”
Netflix has officially cancelled Spike Lee's 'She's Gotta Have It' series adaptation of his iconic 1986 film. Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos praised Lee despite...
Spike Lee on BlacKKKlansman: KKK Infiltration
Spike Lee's new thriller BlacKKKlansman stars John David Washington as Ron Stallworth, a black detective who infiltrated the KKK in 1978....
ART SIMS’ Poster for Spike Lee’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ in Smithsonian
Art Sims' iconic movie poster for Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' has been selected for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History &...
Michael Jackson Doc & Album Coming February
Spike Lee's acclaimed Michael Jackson documentary and the revolutionary 1979 Off the Wall album get exclusive CD/DVD release February 26 during Black History Month....
Never Seen Before Artworks Coming LA Museum
Artist Art Sims debuts never-before-seen early artwork alongside famous Spike Lee movie posters at LA's Mayme A. Clayton Museum. Exhibition opens Feb 25....
Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall Reissue with Documentary
Michael Jackson's groundbreaking 1979 album Off The Wall gets reissued with new Spike Lee documentary exploring MJ's transition from Motown to solo superstardom....
Spike Lee Releases Chi-Raq Trailer
Spike Lee releases controversial Chi-Raq trailer, a modern adaptation of ancient Greek play addressing Chicago's violence through women's movement....
Spike Lee’s “Do The Right Thing” Street in Brooklyn
NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio officially renamed Stuyvesant Avenue to 'Do The Right Thing Way,' marking the first time a film has received this honor...
Stephen Williams Lands Lead in Spike Lee Film
Actor Stephen Tyrone Williams lands the male lead role in Spike Lee's upcoming film after impressing the director with his Broadway performance in Lucky Guy....
Spike Lee SURPASSES Kickstarter Goal for Campaign
Spike Lee surpasses his $1.25 million Kickstarter goal, reaching over $1.3 million with 4 days remaining in his crowdfunding campaign....
Spike Lee Surpasses Goal for Kickstarter Campaign
Spike Lee has surpassed his $1.25 million Kickstarter goal, raising over $1.3 million with 4 days remaining. The filmmaker's promotional campaign proves the power of...
Spike Lee Talks Using KickStarter to Fund His New Film
Spike Lee discusses using Kickstarter to fund his new independent film and criticizes Hollywood's broken business model during Hot 97 interview....
Spike Lee’s “Oldboy” Trailer
Spike Lee directs a remake of Oldboy, following a man held captive for 20 years who seeks revenge after his mysterious release. The thriller promises...
Italian American Coalition Calls Spike Lee Hypocrite
The Italian American Coalition calls Spike Lee a hypocrite for criticizing Django Unchained while allegedly portraying Italian Americans negatively in his films....
BAD25: Michael Jackson’s Legacy Documentary
BAD25 documentary by Spike Lee celebrates the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's iconic Bad album, featuring rare footage and insights from collaborators....
Musician Raymond Jones has Died
Raymond Jones, legendary keyboardist for Chic and composer for Spike Lee films, has died after an illness. He played on classic hits like 'Good Times'...
Ebony Eliminates Long-Standing Management
There are now 2 historic events taking place in Chicago. Obama being the first black president and Ebony FINALLY updating their magazine!!!! Gloray! I don’t...
