David Oyelowo says he turns down '80 percent' of roles because they perpetuate black stereotypes

Ossie Davis & Ruby DeeAs one of the most popular couples of Black Hollywood, the late Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee understood the intersection of acting and activism. The duo became fixtures during the civil rights and Black Power movements, befriending the likes of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., and helped organize the 1963 March on Washington.

It’s been 20 years since the world was introduced to Bryan Singer’s film, “X-Men.” And though it wasn’t the first (superhero films existed decades prior) and it wasn’t the most successful (Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” would break records two years later), “X-Men” holds a significant place in the history of superhero films—proving they could be serious and meaningful in a post-“Batman & Robin” world and that they could be blockbusters once again.

straight to your inboxPeter Schmeichel has backed David De Gea to continue as Manchester United’s number one goalkeeper, and wants the debate between him and Dean Henderson to stop.The England Under-21 international has impressed with his performances while out on loan with Sheffield United over the past couple of seasons.And his displays have led to calls for the 23-year-old to get his chance in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side next season, particularly with De Gea having made some high profile

The 2000 movie “Charlie’s Angels” very nearly starred British actress Thandie Newton until her interactions with former studio head Amy Pascal and director McG led her to drop out.

Shia LaBeouf is not one to shy away from his acting roles. The once-troubled actor has garnered critical acclaim over the last several years, particularly for his movie "Honey Boy," in which he starred as a fictionalized version of his own father.

Frank Sinatra‘s daughter has revealed that her father “loathed” Donald Trump after the president paid tribute to the singer in a recent speech.On Friday (July 3), Trump actioned an executive order giving a new task force 60 days to present plans, including a location, for a National Garden of Heroes.It will feature statues of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and African American civil rights campaigners Martin Luther King Jr.

“Baywatch” may be coming back to TV.

Megan Thee Stallion senses the souls of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and countless other Black men and women inhabiting the Black Lives Matter movement.

David Foster — who has worked with greats like Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston — has had a fascinating career and a wild life. And now, the 16-time Grammy winner is laying it all on the line in his Netflix documentary, David Foster: Off the Record.“Most people that know music and read line notes and all that and care to learn enough about me over the years know about … my personal life,” Foster, 70, says exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.

David Foster is getting candid about his life and career in his new Netflix documentary, — where he also opens up about his multiple marriages and reality show stardom.While the famed music producer has won 16 GRAMMY Awards working with the likes of Celine Dion and Whitney Houston, he admits in the doc that there are occasionally fans who will recognize him from somewhere else: his stint on with then-wife Yolanda Hadid. «What I want to say is, 'Hey, I've got 16 f***ing GRAMMYs, I've sold half a

Prince Harry is honoring his mother, Princess Diana, in a special way on her birthday.

David Foster and Yolanda Hadid’s marriage came to an end amid her battle with Lyme disease in 2015, but the musician has no plans to reveal the truth behind their divorce.“How can I leave a sick woman? The fact of the matter is, that is not the reason why I left,” Foster, 70, said in his new documentary, David Foster: Off the Record, which is now streaming on Netflix. “It was for a different reason, which I will never disclose, but it had nothing to do with her being sick.

Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 flick . Now, actor David Oyelowo is continuing to do his part off screen to push for equality amid the Black Lives Matter movement.The 44-year-old star, whose activism and acting have gained him fans like Brad Pitt, has kicked off a special podcast as part of his focus on helping educate the next generation on racial equality.“[We’re] trying to get our children to think beyond themselves,” Oyelowo told ET’s Kevin Frazier during a Zoom interview.

David Oyelowo has been turning away certain acting roles he’s been offered.

Tamar Braxton’s BF, David Adefeso shared a motivational video on his social media account. He’s remembering his ancestors, who fought for a better life.