OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Sept. 30

'50/50,' 'Courageous,' 'Dream House,' 'What's Your Number?' and more

2011-09-29

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun   Read the complete article

Jamie Foxx: The 'Thunder Soul' Interview

He won an Academy Award for his portrayal of the legendary Ray Charles as well as an Oscar nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his work in 'Collateral'

2011-09-29

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Here, he talks about producing “Thunder Soul,” a reverential bio-pic which pays tribute to the late Conrad “Prof” Johnson (1915-2008), the founder and conductor of Houston’s Kashmere High’s legendary stage band. Read the complete article

Colin Powell Leadership Book Due Out in 2012

Unclear if former secretary of state will respond to criticisms from Rumsfeld, Cheney

2011-09-26

NEW YORK (AP) -- Colin Powell's new book is a story of success. Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Sept. 23

'Abduction,' 'Dolphin Tale,' 'Killer Elite,' and more

2011-09-23

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam’s Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article

HBO Documentary Shines Light on Latino Stars

“Latino List,” which airs next week, features candid interviews with successful Hispanics

2011-09-20

Laura Wides-Munoz AP Hispanic Affairs Writer

MIAMI (AP) -- Let's see, leading Hispanic actors on mainstream TV: There's Sofia Vergara's wacky, chess-playing trophy wife on "Modern Family"; the conniving Eva Longoria of "Desperate Housewives"; and supporting actors such as Adam Rodriguez who plays a fingerprint and underwater recovery expert on "CSI Miami." Read the complete article

Film Review: The Weird World of Blowfly

What many people don’t know is that he also donned a flamboyant costume to perform raunchy rap tunes as his irreverent alter ego, Blowfly

2011-09-19

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Godfather of Rap Belatedly Gets His Due in Jaw-Dropping Bio-Pic Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Sept. 16

'I Don’t Know How She Does It,' 'Straw Dogs,' 'The Weird World of Blowfly,' and more

2011-09-15

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article

DVD Review: '35 & Ticking'

An amusing look at the state of black-on-black romance in the 21st century.

2011-09-12

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

DVD Explores State of Black-on-Black Romance in the 21st Century Read the complete article

OPENING THIS WEEK: For Movies Opening Sept. 9

'Bucky Larsen,' 'Contagion,' 'Creature,' and more

2011-09-08

Kam Williams Special To The Skanner News

Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun Read the complete article

11th Circuit Rejects Actor Wesley Snipes' Appeal

Hollywood star last year began three-year sentence for failing to file taxes

2011-09-06

ATLANTA (AP) -- The federal appeals court in Atlanta on Tuesday turned away the latest attempt by actor Wesley Snipes to get his conviction and prison sentence on tax charges overturned. Read the complete article