Entertainment

HOLLYWOOD—Its June and the past 2 months have been quite disappointing if you ask me when it comes to summer blockbusters. So many flicks are crashing and burning at the box-office. Well, you can now add another flick to that list: the fifth installment in the “Transformers” franchises. “Transformers: The Last Knight” opened to dismal numbers with a disappointing $45.3...

HOLLYWOOD—It was time to celebrate all things great in music, cinema and sports as the 2017 BET Awards were held on Sunday, June 25. The ceremony was held at the famed Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles with “Saturday Night Live” alum Leslie Jones taking on hosting duties. Leading all contenders was Beyoncé with seven nominations including Video of Year,...

HOLLYWOOD—I had been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the “All Eyez on Me” film chronicling the life of rapper Tupac Shakur. However, this movie is not what fans who grew up listening to the rapper’s music or following his life will expect. There is a major disclaimer that I have to point out, this is not a full-fledged biopic;...

HOLLYWOOD—We have had plenty of shark flicks in my lifetime, however, nothing, and I mean nothing will ever be able to compare to “Jaws.” I mean come on people that flick is a classic. However, I have to give honorable mentions to flicks like “Deep Blue Sea” and “The Shallows” that made the idea of going into the water...

HOLLYWOOD—This is the summer of the blockbusters. However, blockbusters, aren't for everybody. This summer, you have "Transformers: The Last Knight, "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and "War for the Planet of the Apes." You'll also have the animated sequel "Cars 3," animated threequel "Despicable Me 3," and Christopher Nolan's war epic "Dunkirk." But what if you don't really care for blockbusters. Not...

HOLLYWOOD—I have been eagerly awaiting the return of Tyler Perry’s guiltiest pleasure “The Haves and Have Nots” since that explosive mid-season finale that ended in gunfire, an attempted suicide and a child’s life hanging in the balance. The mid-season premiere episode, ‘The Fallout From War’ delivered stunning moments where the Young clan united in the midst of unspeakable tragedy,...

HOLLYWOOD—For nearly an entire season, we have been asking ourselves the question who killed Charlotte aka “A” on “Pretty Little Liars?” Well, the wait is over people, as the penultimate episode, ‘Farewell My Lovely’ delivered plenty of surprises leading up to next week’s series finale. Where do I start because this was a whopper of episode “PLL” fanatics that...

HELLO AMERICA!—Millions of Americans are cheering former President Obama wherever he goes these days. It is reported that he is receiving thousands of letters from people from all over the world, especially, young people who are urging him to take on some official governmental responsibility or office. Not only that, he has been offered a film script to consider which...

HOLLYWOOD—At long last, the cast members for “Big Brother 19” were unveiled on Monday, June 19. However, the question of the hour is rather the cast would consist of all newbies, all veterans or a mix of the two? Well, the answer is all newbies. While I’m conflicted on this issue, and I can do like 2-3 columns where...

HOLLYWOOD—“Wonder Woman” has thrilled moviegoers for the past 2 weeks, but there is a new champion at the box-office courtesy of some speedy cars. The sequel “Cars 3” zoomed to the top spot with an impressive $53.5 million haul. The animated feature grossed over $75 million globally during its opening weekend. Still dazzling audiences is “Wonder Woman” whose week after...