• 'All Eyez on Me' Tupac Biopic Movie First Look Photos: Demetrius Shipp Jr is Shakur

    The upcoming biopic film project based on the life of iconic rapper Tupac Shakur has taken a huge step forward thanks to the casting of newcomer actor Demetrius Shipp Jr. in the leading role. Entitled All Eyez on Me, this project started filming last week in Atlanta with music video director Benny Boom directing and L.T. Hutton producing for Morgan Creek Productions. Check out some first-look photos of Shipp in character posted to his Instagram, which also feature his costar Jamal Woolard, reprising his Notorious role as Christopher "The Notorious BIG" Wallace.

  • Disney Star Zendaya Compares Herself to Tupac; Talks Miley Cyrus & Role Model Responsibilities

    When celebrities begin to generate a little buz in Hollywood and an even bigger fan base, it becomes easy for society to slap a "role model" title on them. While some celebriies like Rihanna & Miley Cyrus aren't fond of the title association, actress and singer Zendaya Coleman wears it like a badge of honor. The Disney star covers the December/January issue of 'Complex,' discussing the responsibilities of being an industry role model and why she compares herself to Tupac.

  • Eminem Writes Essay On Tupac's Music: 'It Was True Genius"

    Eminem has penned a new essay on his adoration and genius on the music from one of his musical icons - Tupac Shakur. Drawing from his experience as a kid and a young man with the opportunity to work with the "California Love" rapper's music, Mathers, writes about what Tupac's discography meant to him and the brilliance captured within each single.

  • Whitney Houston Hologram Choreography, Tour Detailed Following Big Announcement

    In 2016, Whitney Houston will come "back to life" in the form of a digital hologram as part of a deal between Hologram USA and the iconic singer's estate. Alki David, the company's CEO, discussed the impending touring stage show with Billboard as well as debunking preconceived ideas of what the show would bring about.

  • Snoop Dogg Says He's Not Ready for His Own Movie, Praises 'Straight Outta Compton'

    Since the release of 'Straight Outta Compton,' many other artists have been inspired to share their stories on the big screen with their own movies. Snoop Dogg, however, is not one of them. The west coast vet recently said that he's not ready for his own biopic, but he made sure to throw in a few praises for the N.W.A. film.

  • Dr. Dre's Son, Curtis Young, Talks About Role in 'Dogg Pound For Life' Film

    The Internet has been buzzing over the details that have been trickling in about the upcoming film, 'Dogg Pound for Life,' which will highlight Snoop Dogg and Tupac's rise to fame. Dr. Dre's son recently opened up about his role and the current status of the film. As indicated in previous reports, Dre's son, Curtis Young, talks about how he will star as his father, who he met for the first time at age 20.

  • Eminem, The Killers and Linkin Park Top New Spotify Timeless Music List

    Using data from Spotify, a new publication called Polygraph has visualized the music that has stood the test of time. These streaming music playcounts can give us insight and actual numerical backing to long held debates such as Notorious B.I.G. vs. Tupac Shakur or the validity of Linkin Park as a lasting band in the annals of history as the band's hit song "Numb" comes in at No. 3 on a list of most played songs on Spotify after Eminem's "Lose Yourself" and The Killer's "Mr. Brightside."
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