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Ice Spice's star is rising beyond the world of music. The rapper has been tapped to appear alongside star Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's High and Low, according to Variety. -
Bill Lee Cause of Death Mysterious: Famed Jazz Bassist, Spike Lee's Father Dead at 94
Bill Lee, popularly known for being a jazz bassist and the father of filmmaker Spike Lee, has died at the age of 94.#BillLee #SpikeLee -
The Grammys Are Returning to NYC's Madison Square Garden in 2018
The Grammys are officially returning to NYC’s Madison Square Garden in 2018 after months of rumors. This will be the first time that the awards ceremony has been held in New York since 2003. 2018 will be the 60th anniversary of the show and it is slated to take place on Jan. 28, 2018 at Madison Square Garden, airing on CBS. -
Spike Lee Calls Chance The Rapper "A Fraud" For 'Chi-Raq' Criticism
Spike Lee’s film 'Chi-Raq' has been highly criticized. Rappers who hail from the Windy City, including Chance The Rapper, have been particularly vocal about their disapproval for the film. Lee recently spoke out about his critics and called the “Sunday Candy” rhymer a fraud. -
Public Enemy’s Chuck D Reacts to The Oscars’ Use of ‘Fight The Power’
During the 88th Academy Awards this past Sunday night, Public Enemy's "Fight The Power" soundtracked Chris Rock's walk onstage as the comedian reported for hosting duty amidst the #OscarsSoWhite diversity controversy; the seminal hip-hop anthem was played again as the show came to a close and the credits rolled. Chuck D noticed and reacted to the Oscars' use of the song via Twitter. -
Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs Addresses Lack of Color in Oscar Nominations
The recent nominations for the 88th annual Academy Awards have caused quite a commotion in the media and on social media. After director Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith spoke out about the lack of diversity in the appointed nominees, Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs decided to share her opinion toward the situation. On Monday (Jan. 18), Isaacs revealed her feelings surrounding the lack of color at the Oscars and the steps the organization is taking to create change. -
Jada Pinkett Smith, Spike Lee to Boycott the 2016 Oscars Over Lack of Diverse Nominees [WATCH]
On Thursday (Jan. 14), the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences released the official nominations for the 88th annual Academy Awards. While some actors basked in the excitement of receiving an Oscar nod, many actors were angered by a noticable pattern. Actress Jada Pinkett Smith and director Spike Lee recently announced their decision to boycott the forthcoming Ocar ceremony due to continuous lack of diversity. -
Spike Lee on His Michael Jackson Documentary & Candidate Donald Trump
Buzz is building around Spike Lee's Michael Jackson documentary, "Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown to Off the Wall." -
Spike Lee's Michael Jackson Documentary Premieres on Showtime in February
The story of the late Michael Jackson will be told through a documentary led by the creative vision of Spike Lee. The new feature is set to premiere on Showtime in early February. -
Kanye West, Chance The Rapper, and Common Turned Down Roles in Spike Lee's 'Chi-Raq'
The three Chicago rappers, Kanye West, Chance The Rapper, and Common, all declined to appear in Spike Lee's new film "Chi-Raq," as they felt the script was "wack." -
Spike Lee Speaks Out Against Haters, Critics of his New Movie 'Chi-raq'
Spike Lee defends his satirical drama about Chicago to those who feel it is in bad taste Spike Lee's new satirical drama Chi-Raq had already caused quite a bit of controversy before its release date on December, 4th. -
Spike Lee Responds to Lil Durk & Lil Bibby's Criticism of 'Chi-Raq' Movie Trailer
Spike Lee's Chi-Raq movie has been catching criticism since its inception. Following the release of the movie's trailer, the New York-bred director recently responded to bad press from Chicago rappers including Lil Durk and Lil Bibby.
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