Kel Mitchell’s health update has ushered in fresh air as the actor makes fans believe he will be alright. This comes just hours after a scary medical episode. Thankfully, Mitchell might make it in time before the debut of his Good Burger 2 film.
Kel Mitchell Goes to the Hospital
On Tuesday, TMZ carried news of Kel Mitchell’s medical condition, which they believed to be serious. The media outlet explained that he checked into a health facility in Los Angeles. Even though he has been receiving treatment, there is no report of a diagnosis of how serious the condition is at the moment.
Kel Mitchell Talks Recovery
Twenty-four hours after his hospitalization was confirmed, Kel Mitchell connected with fans. The Good Burger 2 star shared the good news with his fans over Instagram.
Mitchell was thankful for the immense support while explaining that he had suffered a “genuinely frightening” experience. But with God on his side and a skillful medical staff, the situation seemed to have been remedied.
In his words:
“With the grace of God and the skill of the medical team, I’m now on the road to recovery at home, embraced by the love of my family.”
Amid the hope, the actor left his fans with a heart full of gratitude, sharing how much he loves them. Fans React To Kel Mitchell’s Hospitalization News
Even though the actor and his family have been tight-lipped about the cause of his hospitalization, that did not stop fans from cheering him on.
Many supporters took to the comment section to pour their unrelenting love and support for their favorite TV star. The likes of Damon Wayans Jr. and Yvette Nicole Brown expressed their joy at his recovery.
As per PEOPLE, everyone can now keep calm while expecting the release of his film on November 22, 2023. Good Burger 2 is a sequel to the 1997 film of the same name. The original featured Mitchell and Kenan Thompson, who have reunited for part 2.
It was very rare to see artists going on to lead successful careers on the screen. However, years have gone by and the norm has changed for good.
Hip Hop blew up, transcending the next generation onto a greater path.
Here are 7 actors who began their careers in the music industry:
Queen Latifah
Just like her hit song in 1989, Ladies First, we definitely have Queen Latifah topping our chart, as she is the only female in this category.
Latifah has had some good old rap songs that makes her the star that she is today. Her character in Living Single definitely stands the test of time. Latifah has grown with every character portrayed. Her character in Brown Sugar, Just Wright and Set It Off proves that she is indeed a versatile actor.
Queen Latifah is a respected member of the black hip-hop community and as such has gained respect and accolades generations after from upcoming female rappers. The
“Queen Of Hip-Hop”
She has been awarded a Grammy, RIAA certification, A Star on the walk of Fame, A Academy Award nomination and a Golden globe award.
Latifah began her film career in 1991 when she was cast in Jungle Fever directed by Spike Lee. Her acting career became a global hit. Since then she created her own talk show
“The Queen Latifah Show”,
and appeared in the Broadway musical
“Chicago”
which earned Latifah her first Academy award after the film bagged six Oscar nominations.
The rapper-turned-actress also took on a challenging and daring role in the 2007 television film
“Life Support”
As an HIV positive woman. Latifah’s prowess in this film earned her a Golden globe award and an Emmy nomination.
Her musical hit series, which she stars as Bessie has gone on to receive accolades from lovers of film across the globe. Her current and notable work is
“Hustle,”
the sports comedy film, alongside Adam Sandler.
Will Smith
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air definitely had to be Will. We didn’t see anyone playing that character and still managing to pull off outstanding performances years later. It’s such a remarkable feeling, not many actors go from being the fresh prince to an Enemy of the state.
For years, Smith was the biggest movie star thanks to movies like Bad Boys, Independence Day, Enemy of the State, Wild Wild West, Ali, Hitch, and The Pursuit of Happiness.
From Will’s making music that took off in 1985 to becoming Hollywood’s leading man, the Fresh Prince grew to become high in demand in mainstream cinema.
Smith began his musical career by collaborating with fellow Philly DJ and record producer, DJ Jazzy Jeff. The duo went on to win several awards including an American Music Award, and a Grammy amongst others. The duo went their separate ways in 1993 after Will decided it was time to go into acting.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air gave Will the credit and accolade he had long desired, starring as the lead character. The series ran for over 6 years with 140 episodes. Smith displayed charm and an aura that a lot of producers were seeking at the time.
Will Smith went on to attain other leading roles, which gave him incredible success in Hollywood. He has been noted with credible awards such as An Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his recent performance as Richard Williams in the 2021 Biographical Drama, King Richard.
LL Cool J
There’s no doubt that LL Cool J was the talk of the town as hip hop’s hottest act in the ’90s; however, this didn’t stop him from honing in on new talents and pivoting into acting. LL Cool J starred in “In The House” and the entire plot of the movie was about his character, Raider.
LL Cool J, though hasn’t been in many movies but his on screen presence knows no bounds. He outdid himself everytime he appeared on the screen, as his fake resurrection performance in
“Deliver us from Eva”
Is still a scene that lives rent free in the minds of many fans. He has starred in other movies like Deep Blue Sea, In Too Deep, and Any Given Sunday.
The ever dapper James Todd Smith, famously known as LL Cool J is well known for both his acting and rapping. He’s one of the first known commercial rappers who relevant through his community, flow and style since 1984 when he signed with Def Jam Records.
He also stars in the hit crime show NCIS: Los Angeles. He embodies roles that allow you to remember his performance even when the end credits have rolled in, giving his audience and unforgettable cinematic experience. Some of his work also include, 30 Rock, American Dad!, Hawaii Five-O, Charlie’s Angels, S.W.A.T., and Last Holiday.
Ice Cube
The list wouldn’t be complete without Ice Cube, is doing some amazing things on and off screen. Ice Cube is not your favorite actor but he carved a niche for himself with his few appearances that makes a list like this incomplete without him.
Friday is one of the best comedy films, which earned Ice Cube his respect.
He remains noted and versatile in his acting. A few notable works include BarberShop, Three Kings, 21 Jump Street, Friday, Boyz in the hood, All About The Benjamins, The Long Shot, Trespass, and the list goes on.
O’Shea Jackson Sr., famously known as Ice Cube is a household name in hip-hop. His successful solo career and his success from N.WA is where he gained respect in hip-hop. His musical career earned him a Certified Triple Platinum, Five star rating from rolling stone and an induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Ice transitioned into film after starring in
“Boyz in The Hood,”
Written and directed by John Singleton. The movie went on to be nominated in two categories, earning an accolade for the director, actors, and crew.
Ice spent years building his resume, aiming to make something out of his career as an actor. In 2012, he starred as Captain Dickson in the action comedy film 21 Jump Street. The film went on to become a huge success, grossing over $200 million with a $54 million budget. In 2015 Ice served as the producer on N.W.A biopic, Straight Outta Compton, which gained an academy nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
Ice T
Tracy Lauren Marrow better known as Ice T is a rapper turned actor. His debut as an actor was in Breaking ‘N’ Enterin in 1983, where he starred as a rapper and a dancer.
In New Jack City besides Wesley Snipes he out did himself, whilst taking up roles that would show his versatility and style as an actor. He has featured in many crime films, which brings us to his famous role as Fin Tutuola in Law and Order Special Victims Unit since 2000. He continues to place his best foot forward in each episode.
His career took off after putting himself on the map with his rapping capabilities.
Some of his notable cinematic films include Trespass, Surviving The Game, Out Kold, Crazy Six, Blood runners, Final Voyage, Ticker.
Tupac Shakur
Tupac was not your regular onscreen guy but his notable appearances still gives him an edge to be in this list many yeas later. He stared in
“Juice,”
Which till still outshines any hip-hop movie made.
Tupac Amur Shakur was indeed a talent to behold.
Gridlock’d, Above the Rim, Poetic Justice were all released following his death.
He also starred in Nothing but Trouble, Gang Related, Murder was the Case and Bullet.
Shakur studied at the school for the Arts in Baltimore. He was a sensational act that went beyond film and hip-hop, into a true force to be reckoned with.
His rap career earned him Platinums and Diamonds, with Shakur having sold over 75 millions records gaining a massive mainstream success.
His performance in Juice was memorable, one can remember every scene with outliving and breathtaking performances by Shakur. He brought in a natural part of himself, transcending beyond the character into a true hip hop legend.
Tyrese Gibson
Tyrese has earned himself a seat at the table as a singer turned actor, starring in movies like Fast Five and Transformers
Gibson’s talkative character first appeared in 2 Fast 2 Furious as Roman Pearce, the movie not critically acclaimed still managed to earn Tyrese a reprising role for the rest of the film’s franchise.
While his success isn’t merely in film but music has earned him six Grammy nominations, adding a spice to the 2 Fast 2 Furious franchise with his amazing vocals, a collaboration with fellow rapper turned actor Ludacris. His debut in Baby Boy was critically good and has lived on to becoming a reference in black entertainment.
Tyrese followed that with a series of roles in other action films, like Flight of the Phoenix, Four Brothers and Death Race.
Tyrese has starred in many remarkable features including Black and Blue, Waist Deep, Annapolis, Dangerous, Rogue Hostage, Shame, Hard Matter, Death Race, and The Collective, Squealer.
It’s become recent news that Mahershala Ali was allegedly on the edge of canceling after Marvel’s writing mishap.
The actor had a tough experience taking up his Marvel role. Producer Kelvin Feige announced in 2019 that the Oscar-winning actor would join the Marvel family playing Blade, the infamous vampire slayer, filling the shoes of Wesley Snipes as the main character.
Since the exciting announcement, things seem to have been going differently than expected. It was reported in 2020 that Marvel temporarily shut down production to hire a new director due to scheduling conflicts, and the problems only began to peak at that time.
The role earned him an Emmy nomination. Later in 2021, the actor starred in a Sci-Fi movie called Swan Song, alongside Ramy Youssef.
As things seemed to be falling in place to restart the production for the Blade reboot, several writers and directors were brought on but later let go from the project for various reasons. However, it was the most recent change in the script that caused Ali to reportedly want to take a seat from production.
A source familiar with the project eluded that the film was shaping into something much different from the original narrative, stating that Blade
“morphed into a narrative led by women and filled with life lessons,”
Which resulted in Ali being demoted from principal lead to fourth lead in the film.
Reports say Ali was not happy with the direction the project was headed in and reportedly bowed out. This was done before producer Kevin Feige, who worked closely with Marvel creator Stan Lee and understood the true vision for the remake, stepped in and made significant changes to keep the Moonlight star onboard.
Clique, what are your thoughts on this?
Mahershala Ali was ready to exit ‘BLADE’ over script issues.
Michael Green (‘Logan’) has been hired to write the script from scratch with the film now to be made on a budget of less than $100M.
This kids and family adventure-comedy animation genre-filled movie is definitely one that will keep you locked to your screen, filled with entertainment and lots of fun.
“Elio”
Tells the story of a kid who struggles to fit into his world. Something magical happens, and he is chosen as Earth’s galactic ambassador by aliens. Meanwhile, his mother Olga works as an agent on a secret project, trying to decode alien messages. Elio is an upcoming animation sci-fi film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Studios. It is written and directed by Adrian Molina, marking his directorial debut.
Eleven-year-old Elio must form new relationships and create a strong bond with the aliens in order to survive the trials set before him. Centuries have passed, and the people on Earth have called out, looking for answers from the universe with no response. Well, things have changed for the better because the universe responds.
Elio is on a mission to survive what is set before him. In the course of this journey, with new galaxies from far and wide involved, he must discover who he is truly meant to be.
The film features the voices of America Ferrera as Elio’s mom, Olga; Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa; Brad Garrett as Ambassador Grigon; and Yonas Kibreab as the title character. Elio will be released in theaters on March 1, 2024.
Clique, this is definitely one for the kids, family time filled with lots of fun.
Is an upcoming Indian language film directed by Debutant Shouryuv and produced under Vyra Entertainment. It stars Nani and Mrunal Thakur as the lead characters.
The trailer was released on Sunday, along with the film’s teaser video. The producers of the film announced that its release date would no longer be December 21st, but December 7th.
The trailer opens with Nani as a devoted and loving father to six-year-old Mahi. The relationship between the father and daughter takes a turn and becomes sour when the girl Nani is in love with decides to spend the rest of her life with someone else.
Mahi and Yashna’s relationship is torn apart. It’s a film that evokes strong emotions. The trailer doesn’t reveal the plot, but it definitely takes us into a heartfelt space, leaving us entertained with a love so deep and beautiful between a man and his child.
The music and art for this film are beautiful, leaving viewers with an unforgettable experience, thrilling dance steps, and a lovely storyline.
Clique, what are your thoughts on this? Would you be seeing this film?
Is an upcoming monster film, serving as a sequel to
“Godzilla vs Kong,”
The seventh installment and the fifth in the Monster verse. The film follows Godzilla as he joins forces against a new threat.
The film stars Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle, and Fala Chen.Hall, Henry, and Hottle reprise their roles from the previous film. This film delves deep into the core stories and folktales that were told long ago about the battle that brought man and monster together, exploring the ancient Titan battle.
The success of the film’s prequel, Godzilla vs Kong, led to the announcement of its sequel in March 2022. The first is set to be released on April 12, 2024. The trailer showcases the incendiary face-off of Godzilla vs Kong, with a memorable cinematic encounter. It pits Godzilla vs Kong in a gargantuan adventure against an unidentified threat in the world of humans. This epic film presents the further history of these Titans and the mysterious battle that forever ties them to humankind.
Clique, what are your thoughts on this upcoming project?
Cyrus is the mastermind behind the Lift team, a seasoned thief who reluctantly agrees to work with the government for one final heist. This character is portrayed by the immensely talented comedian, Kevin Hart, in a role that showcases his transition towards a more action-oriented persona, as seen in films like Central Intelligence.
Kevin Hart has an exciting proposition for you. The accomplished comedy star is seeking a few recruits to join the heist group led by Cyrus Whitaker (played by Kevin Hart himself).
Directed by F. Gary Gray and featuring a star-studded cast including Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, and Sam Worthington.
“Lift”
Is an upcoming heist comedy action film. Notably, Kevin also serves as a producer for this project.
In Lift, Kevin and his team embark on an impossible yet daring mission during an international flight from London to Zurich. Their goal is to race against time to steal $500 million in gold from a passenger plane cruising at 40,000 feet.
Years after Caesar’s reign, a young ape journeys through time, leading him to question everything he knows about his past and the choices that will shape the future of apes and humans. This film is set years after the 2017 release of
“War for the Planet of the Apes.”
Some apes are familiar with Caesar and his teachings, and they have built empires based on his ways.
Meanwhile, another ape embarks on a journey to find liberation. A young and beautiful human woman becomes the link that connects the ape to his ultimate request, unbeknownst to him that she has her own plans.
In this film, the future unfolds after Caesar’s reign, with apes as the dominant species, while humans live in isolation, resembling mere shadows in their own world.
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,”
the fourth installment in the reboot series, is scheduled for release on May 24, 2024. The movie continues the story of intelligent simian descendants navigating their dominance on Earth.
The film stars Owen Teague in the lead role, alongside Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.
Clique, what are your thoughts on this upcoming film?
Fans will have to wait for 2025 before they see Euphoria season 3. This announcement was recently confirmed by Variety months after many wondered when the series would release a new season. But now that the wait is over and they know the year, why is Euphoria season 3 taking so long?
Everything To Note About Euphoria Season 3 Release Date
The only reason why Euphoria season 3 is taking so long is because Sam Levinson intends to reinvent Zendaya’s character. Since the show’s inception, the creator has slapped fans with exciting stories, and he may do it again.
Before adding a teaser online, Levinson said Rue, played by Zendaya, would be a person with “principles in a corrupted world.”
Those Who Left Before The Show Before Season 3
While Zendaya’s part is confirmed, some of her co-stars have said their goodbyes to the show. A year ago, Barbie Ferreira announced her retirement from Euphoria, adding that she won’t be back for the third season. Unfortunately, Angus Cloud will not be showing up following his untimely death at age 25.
Recall that there are a host of notable faces in the series. Characters at the peak of their youth include Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Dominic Fike, among others.
Not to forget that your other favorite faces have been Nika King, Javon Walton, Storm Reid, Austin Abrams, and Eric Dane.
There is no doubt that Levinson will deliver when the time comes, as the showrunner has proven his expertise in two seasons. He also has a reputable career with impressive stories up his sleeves. Levinson is responsible for The Last Of Us, The White Lotus, and more recently, The Idol.
However, while the first two series prepared to further their stories, the latest one ended abruptly. The Idol, which featured singer The Weeknd, was dropped by HBO after season one.
Black movies travel transcends beyond the surface of the story being told, with classical films that keeps you engrossed in a tapestry of genres.
Love And Basketball
Monica and Quincy grew up in the same neighborhood and have been friends since childhood. From a tender age, they both realize they share a passion and love for basketball. Different career paths, through high school and college basketball, they followed suit and hoped for a shot at the pro league to play professionally.
The struggle with determination and a zeal to win is shown from a female athlete’s perspective on playing basketball in a male-dominated industry especially as an African-American woman was not easy. This film uses sports as a metaphor for life, and love has definitely gone on to inspire the production of films similar to this many years later.
Sanaa Lathan portrays a driven, hot-tempered tomboy Monica, who is passionate about basketball. Omar Epps plays Quincy, the son of an NBA player with pro dreams. From the moment we are introduced to both characters, we know they’re both destined for one another. The warmth of their love led them to battle each other in a basketball game to win each other’s hearts.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
They’re so many layers this film conveys. An incredible tale on a woman’s journey with friendship, being a single working mom, finding herself and risking it all for love.
Stella Payne (Angela Bassett) is so focused on getting her life figured out that she’s forgotten how to live life. She takes a trip to Jamaica with her best friend Delilah (Whoopi Goldberg). The trip in turn ends up as an exhilarating voyage of self-discovery for Stella as she learns to open her heart and find love with a man who’s 20 years her junior!
This film revolves around a topic that is discussed and is sometimes frowned upon in certain parts of the world. What happens when age becomes more than just a number, the idea of sexual tourism, cultural differences, and the sexuality of women in their 40s.
The beautiful thing about this film throughout the scenes is the friendship between Stella and Delilah.
When Delilah is introduced, there is a great exchange between her and Stella. Their banter feels so real and honest, and their friendship is the light that carries this movie.
When Delilah gets sick, it’s such an emotional section of the film. We see them together in a hospital bed, still laughing and making jokes. Dancing to music and strolling down memory lane. The friendship was an anchor point for Stella, a guiding light. Similar to all good friendships.
Whether or not Winston is the love of Stella’s life is inconsequential. The fact that she dared to do something that made her happy is what really sells the movie.
This movie is a classic for a reason.
Waiting To Exhale
This film portrays the sisterhood of four African women. It also highlights the struggles faced by women in today’s modern world.
These women find themselves navigating through their careers, family, and romance, bonding over a similar issue in their love life, a need for a good man. Finding out you’re the other woman can be a heavy pain to live through
Savannah (Whitney Houston) and Robin (Lela Rochon) are always in relationships with married men, each believing their lovers will leave their wives for them. On the other side, Bernadine (Angela Bassett) ends up alone when her husband divorces her for his white mistress. Meanwhile, Gloria (Loretta Devine) finds love with a new neighbor.
The common theme with a critical view on Waiting to Exhale is women holding back on their dreams, and goals, and not standing up for what they want in marriages and relationships. Another view is trying to make their source of happiness far from their greatest self-desires.
At various points in the movie, the women
“exhale”
but its often in the midst of or following what will turn out to be a fleeting moment with a man.
Through a year of experiences and support for each other, showing the depth of their sisterhood and how they’re each willing to be there for each other. Laughing through the pain, calling each other out and finally forging ahead as they come to realize that what they were looking for in men was something they should have been trying to build within themselves.
In addition to being a classic movie, there’s depth in terms of a structured storyline and visuals. The soundtrack was also phenomenal, still resonating with music across the globe today.
Set It Off
“Set It Off”
is a crime thriller about four black women who rob banks for survival. However, the movie captures more than that. The lives of these women are informed and shown with a keen jolt of the reality of many.
A film that makes you to feel the emotions of every character, their motive, their zeal and their push, you start to care as the characters resonate with you.
The beauty of this film is special as it shows determination, risk, the need to provide for family. It showcases the motivations of four women living through their lives in economic crisis. The film makes a case for a mixture of emotions
survival, desperation, need, impulsiveness, and sisterhood that takes the characters from being regular women with an everyday lifestyle to being famous over a heist.
The movie allows views to becond more aware of the economic struggles of the characters showing unemployment and the need to provide for a family leading to anger.
Set It Off is about the buried realities of an economic system. Through the movie, we see that the system expect women to lead lives the system does not allow them to afford thus forcing them to survive solely on what they have.
One clue to the depth of Set It Off was grounded in close observation of women’s harsh realities. A film that where it’s materials produces rawness, sharp edges, bitter satire, an observation rather than a pass.
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Brown Sugar
Two childhood friends Sidney (Sanaa Lathan) and Dre (Taye Diggs) grew up in a black neighborhood with a love of hip-hop. They eventually turned their passion into successful careers. However, with all the success amassed they’ve found less success in their love lives, still maintaining their friendship, especially through their passion for hip-hop.
In their neighborhood, Hip-hop was their passion. The film shows the passion of young people. This film made hip-hop realistic and one which a successful career path can be carved from.
The characters portray their value and appreciation for hip-hop music, rather than just making it a likeness for mainstream rap. The film is about characters with ambition, a goal, humor, lifestyle, adulthood, and hard decisions.
For both Sidney and Dre, hip-hop music symbolizes a perfect adolescent innocence. They discovered hip-hop together and it is a major part of their friendship.
Love is very important and is the main theme of Brown Sugar. Beyond success in one’s personal life, which is measured primarily by marriage in this movie, financial success is also valued. All lead characters of this movie live off of “respectable” careers. Meanwhile, drugs and violence are barely mentioned, if not at all. It shows that hip-hop fans are not necessarily unstable and uncultured.
Like friendship, marriage is also a very important symbol of a connection between two people.
However, the most apparent symbol of the movie is when they are mistaken as a couple. Their connection was the most important aspect of the film.
The interweaving of hip-hop elements also sets the movie apart. It remains a strong link between the two characters and a connection that feels raw and real in a warm and enjoyable way that celebrates pursuing your dreams, as much as romantic love.
#Clique, what are your thoughts on these films, what aspect of the theme resonates with you?
