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André Braugher, star of the hit show Brooklyn Nine-Nine, cause of death has been revealed.<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/12/14/andre-braugher-cause-of-death-lung-cancer-brooklyn-nine-nine/?adid=social-tmzlikeshop">TMZ reports</a> that the actor died after a battle with lung cancer. His publicist revealed that he was diagnosed with the disease a few months ago. We <a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/actor-andre-braugher-dies-at-age-61">reported </a>that Braugher passed away on Monday night at age 61. After learning about Braugher’s sudden death, friends and former co-stars shared their love and condolences to the actor’s family and loved ones. See what they said below.https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xpgZUxIXt/?igshid=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/C0x3W2lrO5z/?igshid=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/C0y14f9MKAK/?igshid=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/C0x8-32LLAd/?igshid=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xzxy0Lz7A/?igshid=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==https://www.instagram.com/p/C0y7adBgsMB/?igshid=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==We will continue to keep his family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.

André Braugher's Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed

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The legendary actor André Braugher has passed away at age 61. Braugher, who is best known for his roles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Law & Order: SVU, and Homicide: Life on the Street reportedly passed away after a brief illness. His death was <a href="https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/andre-braugher-dead-brooklyn-nine-nine-1235835771/">confirmed</a> by his publicist, Jennifer Allen. The Chicago native graduated from Stanford University, and then attended Juilliard School in the drama division. After that, Braugher landed his first role in the movie Glory, starring Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. He played a free Black man named Thomas Searles who joined the first Black regiment.Throughout his career, he has appeared in multiple television shows and movies. We will keep André Braugher’s family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Actor André Braugher Dies At Age 61

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Michael B. Jordan will direct the next installment to the “Creed” franchise. The actor was given the greenlight to direct “Creed 4” Irwin Winkler, producer of both “Rocky” and “Creed” movies said. Jordan directed the third installment where he reprised his role as the heavyweight champion, Adonis Creed. The movie also starred Jonathan Majors, who played the role of Damian Anderson. “Creed III” hit theaters in March and set a new box office record for the franchise by making $58 million during its debut weekend. The first three movies have grossed more than $663 million combined worldwide. Michael B. Jordan first made his appearance in 2015’s “Creed” and in the sequel in 2018. His character is the son of the late boxer and former rival of Rocky Balboa, Apollo Creed. In the first two films, Sylvester Stallone reprised his role as Rocky and became a mentor to Adonis, however he was not in the last movie. After the <a href="https://apple.news/A-E9JLyUQSfGuDrEeO6fjLQ">news broke</a> about “Creed 4,” Winkler said in a statement, “We’re planning to do ‘Creed 4’ right now, it’s in the works. And we think we have a really good story, a really good plot because of the strike, like everybody else.” He continued, “Probably a year from now we’re going for pre-production.” Winkler went on to speak on how both of movie franchises are linked. “Michael and the creative team had the beautiful vision from the start to create a wholly new and different experience for this movie,” he said. “It had to be firmly cemented in what we all know the ‘Creed’ and ‘Rocky’ movies for. It had to have great action, boxing, but we also really examined what kind of movie we were making.”He added, “And a lot of that, those early days with Michael were spent crafting how we were looking at the Damian character, which is why I think everyone responded to the depth, not only on the page, but also on the screen. You spend half the movie having deep sympathy for him and understanding his vulnerability.”Are you ready the next installment of this franchise?

Michael B. Jordan Set To Direct 'Creed 4'

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Jonathan Majors’ film will not be released by Disney as planned.According to <a href="https://apple.news/AiLbZ5oOnR5OdguTeEfI4UA">reports</a>, Disney has pulled the film, “Magazine Dreams” from the December release schedule. The movie was set to be released on Dec. 8th, but due to the legal issues he is currently facing, Disney has decided to go in a different direction. Majors, who is set to appear in court on Nov. 29th, his facing four misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment following a domestic violence incident that took place on March 25th. The actor was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, which led to his arrest and release on the same day. We <a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/jonathan-majors-accuser-arrested-for-misdemeanor-assault-and-criminal-mischief">recently reported </a>that Jabbari was arrested last week (Oct. 25th) and charged with two misdemeanors for allegedly attacking Jonathan Majors the night of the March incident. He also filed a cross-complaint against her in June. In the film “Magazine Dreams,” Majors plays the role of an aspiring bodybuilder. The film was played at the Sundance Film Festival and met with great reviews from critics. There is no word if Disney will release the film at a later date. The company has not released any statements thus far.

Jonathan Majors’ Film Pulled By Disney

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Legendary actor Richard Roundtree has passed away at the age of 81. According to reports, Roundtree was battling pancreatic cancer and succumbed to the disease on Monday evening. The actor was diagnosed two months ago and his family was with him when he passed away in his Los Angeles home. Richard Roundtree is best known for his role as detective John Shaft in the original “Shaft” movie franchise. He would be known as the first Black action star in Hollywood. He would go on to play Shaft in the television series as well. In the 2000 and 2019 remakes of “Shaft”, he would reprise his role as John Shaft. Since then he has starred in numerous movies and television shows such as “Roots: The Miniseries”, “Being Mary Jane”, and “Family Reunion.” Many of his former co-stars and loved ones shared their love for Richard Roundtree via social media. See what they had to say below. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyzl6CyrH28/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://x.com/samuelljackson/status/1717042367906324946?s=46&t=f45LpfSMP2bWXL9mF3rs_Qhttps://x.com/thesherylralph/status/1716981504213954755?s=46&t=f45LpfSMP2bWXL9mF3rs_Qhttps://x.com/rolandsmartin/status/1716990989221482926?s=46&t=f45LpfSMP2bWXL9mF3rs_Qhttps://x.com/itsgabrielleu/status/1716978458075779393?s=46&t=f45LpfSMP2bWXL9mF3rs_Qhttps://x.com/hollyrpeete/status/1717040285719433412?s=46&t=f45LpfSMP2bWXL9mF3rs_Qhttps://x.com/sebastianavenue/status/1716982083585802542?s=46&t=f45LpfSMP2bWXL9mF3rs_QOur thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.

RIP: Richard Roundtree Passes Away At 81

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Eddie Murphy is coming back to the big screen in a new Christmas movie called Candy Cane Lane. In the movie, Murphy’s character, Chris, gets scammed by an elf after unintentionally making a deal with him. The elf, Pepper, casts a spell that brings Christmas for 12 days and causes chaos throughout the town. The movie’s synopsis also says, “At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.”https://youtu.be/j8H4JGqIiV0?si=qROpXT1OV4APks2_This will be Eddie Murphy’s first Holiday movie in his 40-year acting career. Candy Cane Lane will stream on Prime Video on December 1st.

Eddie Murphy To Star In New Christmas Movie ‘Candy Cane Lane’

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Chris Rock is getting ready to put his director’s hat back on. According to <a href="https://apple.news/AIoPUeTwzR4mMANhgjrxsCg">reports</a>, he will be directing a biopic on the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Steven Spielberg as the executive producer. The film will be based on Jonathan Eig’s biography, King: A Life. As of now, there are no further details about the film, however, this isn’t the comedian’s first time directing. In 2003, he made his debut with the hit movie Head of State and then went on to film I Think I Love My Wife (2007), and Top Five (2014). Aside from working on this film, Chris Rock has a current role in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie and he will appear in the biographical drama, Rustin. The film will be released in November. We will keep you updated on this film, once more news becomes available.

Chris Rock To Direct A Martin Luther King Jr. Biopic

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Wayne Brady finally speaks on why he decided to come out as pansexual. After he <a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/wayne-brady-comes-out-as-pansexual">revealed</a> his sexuality to the world, the actor said that he feels free to be himself and that he isn’t worried about losing fans. “Me coming out and saying that I may identify as pansexual still doesn’t stop me from being the dopest host on TV and doing what I do,” he said. Brady continued, “Still doesn’t stop me from being amazing at my job. In fact, if anything, I feel even better, because I’m lighter.” He also explained how his new found freedom works for his relationships too. “I think that’s the piece that was missing, that I couldn’t verbalize, ‘cause I couldn’t lock on to it. I always felt this dishonest, and if I was being dishonest, then there’s no way to truly give yourself 100%.”The actor previously stated that he had pushed aside his attraction for certain men because of the “heteronormative culture dominating his youth.” He also said that growing up as a Black man also contributed to the dismissal of his own feelings. “It would be hard for me to truly put myself 100% into a relationship when there’s this nagging doubt that I have not explored that piece of me, or even given voice to having that option,” he said in an <a href="https://apple.news/Akp-HvU5CQiG0GjJ3JpeDRg">interview</a>. Brady concluded with, “It doesn’t mean that it’s ever going to manifest itself in a relationship with a man, or a relationship with this person. I don’t know, but at least being able to voice that, so that, if I go into a relationship, whoever I’m in a relationship knows me 100%.”

Wayne Brady Opens Up About Coming Out As Pansexual

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Samuel L. Jackson getting a bit personal with his fans after he shared what kind of music he listens to on his morning playlist. During a <a href="https://apple.news/ApiC74ze6Ts-IzpcjGqh38g">recent interview</a>, he revealed that his music preferences are eclectic and said that his playlist includes a range of artists from Usher to Trick Daddy. “When I get up in the mornings when I’m on location and I’m working and my wife’s not me, I can turn my Beats Pill on and play music loud as hell in the morning when I’m showering, shaving, getting ready to go to work,” he said.He continued, “I got my hip-hop playlist going. Some days I wake up and go, ‘Let’s listen to Usher today.’ Boom, so I just throw on Usher’s greatest and keep it moving. Even something as off as Trick Daddy. I get up in the morning and bam! Listen to Trick Daddy. Whatever strikes me, you know? Some days it’s N.W.A and old stuff, some days it’s new stuff.” Jackson went on to speak about his return as Nick Fury in the 6-episode series Secret Invasion that will premiere on Wednesday, June 21st on Disney+.

Samuel L. Jackson Shares What Songs Are On His Morning Playlist

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Veteran actor John Beasley has passed away at age 79. Beasley’s son, Michael, announced the heartbreaking news on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IAmMikeBeasley">social media</a>. He wrote, “Man…you know this is a part of life… but that doesn’t make it any easier. I lost my best friend today. They say you shouldn’t ever meet your heroes because they don’t turn out to be who you thought they were. That is so wrong. My hero was my father. Thank you for everything. I hope I made you proud. Love you more.”John Beasley is known for his most recent roles on the shows Everwood and The Soul Man as well as other memorable roles. He landed his first acting role in Rapid Fire in 1989 and has acting credits in TV such as Judging Amy, CSI, Boston Legal, and more. He was also featured in films such as Walking Tall, Untamed Heart, Rudy, The Mighty Ducks, Crazy in Alabama, and more. Beasley was set to make his Broadway debut in the play The Notebook later this year. “That Broadway comes at this age- I guess that’s par for my course. I think it’s the ultimate validation of my acting career. Broadway’s always been that vision. I’m told it’s life-changing,” Beasley said on landing the role. He added, “To be a working artist is the highest calling, and I appreciate wherever it takes me. If I never got to Broadway, I would still feel I’ve had a pretty successful career.” John Beasley is survived by his wife, Judy, his sons, Michael and Tyrone, and six grandchildren.

Actor John Beasley Passes Away At 79

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The family of actor Jamie Foxx revealed that he had been hospitalized after suffering from a medical complication, but is on the road to recovery. His daughter, Corrine Foxx said, “We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday. Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery.” The statement said, “We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq9NCSnu3gq/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=No additional details about Jamie Foxx’s condition have been released, however, a<a href="https://apple.news/Au_y1gCzLS5mzCjJ9cmQnzA"> source</a> close to the family stated that “He’s communicating now, and that’s good news.”We will continue to keep Jamie Foxx and his family in our thoughts and prayers.

Jamie Foxx Recovering After Suffering A Medical Complication

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The cause of death of actor Lance Reddick has been revealed. According to <a href="https://apple.news/AbR_TbeNsSmCsTgpABXi9VQ">reports</a>, Reddick died of heart disease. On his death certificate, Ischemc Heart Disease and Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease were listed as the leading causes. In March, we <a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/actor-lance-reddick-dies-at-60">reported</a> that the actor was found unresponsive in his home, and was initially reported that he died of natural causes. Lance Reddick was on a movie tour promoting “John Wick 4” and decided to stay home while his cast members were in New York. Before his untimely death, Reddick was<a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/rip-lance-reddick-sits-down-w-lenny-green-in-one-of-his-last-interviews"> interviewed </a>by our own Lenny Green where he talked about his acting career and more. We will continue to keep Lance Reddick’s loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Actor Lance Reddick's Cause Of Death Revealed

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In October 2022, it was reported that actor Leslie Jordan had passed away from natural causes behind the wheel of his car. Now his official cause of death has been revealed. According to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, Jordan died of cardiac dysfunction due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The disease causes the hardening of the arteries that will cut off blood flow. The Call Me Kat star did not have any drugs or alcohol in his system during his death only the medication he was taking for his heart. The coroner also noted that Jordan had blocked 50% to 80% of his arteries.The Tennessee native was best known for his roles in the dramatic and comedic space. In 2005, he won an Emmy for his role as Beverly Leslie in the hit show Will & Grace. He also had various parts in Boston Legal, Fantasy Island, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, American Horror Story, and more. Leslie Jordan was 67 years old when he passed away. May he continue to rest in peace.