#BBB NEWS| Denzel Washington To Narrate A Documentary On Jazz Legend John Coltrane

Legendary jazz saxophonist and composer John Coltrane will be introduced to an entirely new generation in a forthcoming film titled Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary.

The film, which will be narrated by Academy-Award winner Denzel Washington, will make its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.

This is the second documentary about the jazz icon, the first, which has been in production for a few years by long-time Spike Lee editor Sam Pollard, “A Love Supreme: A Portrait of John Coltrane in 4 Parts.”

Although there’s no official trailer for the doc, Shadow and Act reports the film will be comprised of Washington reciting Coltrane’s words along with interviews from fellow saxophonist Sonny Rollins, author and professor Cornell West and even commentary from former president Bill Clinton.

#BBB NEWS| Omari Hardwick Credits Denzel Washington With Saving Him From Homelessness [VIDEO]

Before Omari Hardwick became known as the good, but sometimes bad guy on the STARZ drama Power, he was a struggling actor trying to make in Hollywood like everyone else.

During a sit down with “The Real’s” Loni Love, Hardwick speaks candidly about his hardships before making it big. As a substitute teacher and football coach, as luck would have it, Hardwick became a mentor to Denzel Washington’s son John David. From there, Hardwick was able to form a relationship with the Academy Award winner and his wife Pauletta.

“They perfectly and appropriately didn’t help me out,” 41 year old said. “They gave me shelter when I didn’t have a place to stay or whatever but they sort of allowed me to be close enough to the family so I sort of transitioned into getting an agent…the whole thing…doing all these odd jobs.”

#BBB NEWS| Denzel Washington Receives Cecil B. DeMille Award At 2016 Golden Globes

 

Denzel Washington was most certainly the man of the hour at the Golden Globes tonight. He received the Cecil B. DeMille award.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association honored the beloved actor with the award tonight for all of Denzel’s hard work and pure talent.

Check out the rest of the story after the jump..

#BBB NEWS| Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson And Wesley Snipes Present Spike Lee With An Honorary Oscar [PHOTOS]

Legendary film director Spike Lee was given an honorary Oscar at the seventh annual Governors Awards dinner on Saturday (Nov. 14).

Lee was presented the honor by Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson and Wesley Snipes, who have starred in a number of his classic films, including Malcolm X, Do The Right Thing and Jungle Fever.

Taking the stage to receive the coveted gold statue, Lee used the opportunity to call out Hollywood on its lack of diversity, E! News reports. Remarking that it is easier for a black person to become the President of the United States than the head of a film studio, Lee called for the industry to take action in a moving speech.

Lee also referenced the ever-growing population of people of color in America, and urged Hollywood to have that reflected:

#BBB NEWS| LOL!! “Uncle Denzel” Memes Take Over After Denzel Washington’s Appearance at the #MayPac Fight [PHOTOS]

Whenever people were referring to a handsome black man, actor Denzel Washington was always the prototype.  Well he showed up to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao fight and wasn’t his usual self. 

I’m not sure if he’s preparing for a new role in a movie but a new role was born anyways, “Uncle Denzel”.  Social media went crazy with hilarious memes of Denzel Washington as the creepy uncle we all know and love.

Check them out below...

#BBB NEWS| Check Out Beyonce, Jay Z, Diddy, Nicki Minaj And More In Vegas For Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao [PHOTOS]

The “fight of the century” finally made its way to the MGM Grand last night (May 2) as throngs of stars flocked to Las Vegas to see Floyd Mayweather face Manny Pacquiao.

Piling in ringside and at other various (super expensive) seats at the highly-anticipated boxing match, celebrities such as Diddy, Beyonce, Jay Z, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, Birdman and more were in the star-studded house.

Clenching onto his undefeated record, Mayweather edged out Pacquiao with a unanimous decision, now holding a 48-0 streak.

Hit the jump to see who else witnessed the coveted match live and in person..

#BBB NEWS| Denzel Washington’s ‘The Equalizer’ Lands A Sequel

Prayer hand emojis up: Denzel Washington will return for part two of his action thriller The Equalizer. Sony announced its plans for a sequel at Wednesday night’s CinemaCon (April 22) and also confirmed it to EW.

The 2014 film saw Robert McCall (played by Washington), a retired black ops government agent with a penchant for page-turners and basically kicking ass when necessary. The Spark Notes on the plot: He runs into trouble with a Russian mob as he tries to save a teenage girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) under their control. Here’s where Olivia Pope says “It’s handled.”