Latest Martin Luther King News



Jim Carrey Remembers Martin Luther King, Jr. On Death Anniversary

5th April 2013

Jim Carrey has paid tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 45th anniversary of the civil rights leader's death,...

John Legend Returns To Alma Mater For Social Justice Speech

17th January 2013

R&B star John Legend returned to his alma mater in Pennsylvania on Wednesday (16Jan13) to deliver a speech in honour...

David Copperfield Buys Lost Martin Luther King, Jr. Interview

6th September 2012

Illusionist David Copperfield has snatched up a lost interview with slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, JR. and donated...

Angela Bassett To Play Coretta Scott King

27th August 2012

Actress Angela Bassett is set to play civil rights leader Martin Luther King, JR.'s wife in an upcoming film.The Green...

Hugh Jackman Working On Martin Luther King Movie

1st August 2012

Hugh Jackman and Lee Daniels are working on a movie about the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.The pair previously...

Ne-yo Turned Down Martin Luther King, Jr. Role

23rd July 2012

R&B star Ne-YO turned down the opportunity to play Martin Luther King, JR. in a new movie after film bosses...

Contraband Debuts At No. 1 On Dvd Sales Chart

3rd May 2012

The Mark Wahlberg crime drama Contraband , which opened far better than expected over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday...

Tyga's Album Recalled Over Unauthorised King Sample

20th February 2012

Rapper Tyga's upcoming album has been recalled from American retailers due to an unapproved sample of civil rights leader Martin...

Contraband Launders $28.5 Million

18th January 2012

Final box-office figures came in slightly below studio estimates for the 3-day and 4-day Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend....

Mariah Carey And Nick Cannon Visit Luther King Memorial

17th January 2012

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon took time out of their visit to Washington, D.C. for the Bet Honours over the...

Contraband A License To Print Money

16th January 2012

Universal's Contraband, starring Mark Wahlberg, smuggled $24.5 million into the U.S. box office over the weekend and is expected to...

Will Beauty And The Beast Return At #1?

13th January 2012

There's a strong possibility that the belle of the box-office ball over the Martin Luther King holiday will be Walt...

King, Jr. Told 'Racial Jokes', Says Baez

3rd January 2012

Legendary civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King, JR. loved telling "racial jokes" about himself and members of his entourage, according...

Ricky Gervais Insists New Series Isn't Offensive

2nd November 2011

Ricky Gervais has defended his new comedy series against accusations it is offensive to little people.His upcoming sitcom 'Life's Too...

Angela Bassett Outshines Jackson On The Mountaintop

14th October 2011

Angela Bassett has received glowing reviews for her role in Broadway play The Mountaintop, outshining Samuel L. Jackson's portrayal of...

Tony Bennett 'Sobbed' Over Amy's Death

6th September 2011

Tony Bennett "sobbed" when he discovered Amy Winehouse had died.The 85-year-old legendary crooner recorded the song 'Body and Soul' with...

Networks Blowing In The Wind

26th August 2011

President Obama today (Friday) urged Americans to take the threat of Hurricane Irene "seriously." Certainly the broadcast networks and the...

Wonder To Donate $10,000 A Year So Blind People Can Feel King's Face

25th August 2011

Stevie Wonder has created a foundation for blind visitors to fully experience the majesty of DR. Martin Luther King, JR.'s...

Franklin Proud And Honoured To Pay Homage To King, Jr.

11th August 2011

Legendary singer Aretha Franklin feels honoured to have been chosen to perform at an upcoming ceremony in memory of civil...

Keisha Buchanan Empowered By Lauryn

10th July 2011

Keisha Buchanan felt "empowered" by Lauryn Hill's music as a child.The 26-year-old singer - who was replaced in the Sugababes...

Michael Jackson's Lawyers Battle To Save Art

7th July 2011

Michael Jackson's lawyers are battling to save his $900 million secret art collection.The late 'Thriller' star's "rare intact major collection"...

Jackson Confirmed To Play Martin Luther King On Broadway

15th April 2011

Samuel L. Jackson has officially signed up to make his Broadway debut playing civil rights icon Martin Luther King, JR....

Greengrass Searching For New Investor For King Biopic

4th April 2011

Director Paul Greengrass has been dealt a blow as he battles to bring his Martin Luther King, JR. biopic to...

Box Office Stung -- Except For The Green Hornet

19th January 2011

The No. 1 film at the box office may have seen a fair amount of green over the weekend, but...

Piers Morgan Grills Teary Oprah On Debut Show

18th January 2011

PIERS MORGAN, the British journalist turned television personality, debuted his new CNN show last night (17th January 2011) and almost...

Green Hornet Sees More Green Than Expected

17th January 2011

After a significant improvement in ticket sales on Saturday, Sony estimated that The Green Hornet would wind up with $34...

Martin Luther King Day Gets Underway With Tribute From Obama

17th January 2011

MARTIN LUTHER KING, the American clergyman, activist and leader of the African American civil rights movement who was assassinated in...

Martin Luther King Movie To Be Directed By Paul Greengrass?

13th January 2011

Martin Luther King is to be the subject of a new movie by Paul Greengrass. The 'Green Zone' director -...

Jackson To Play King On Broadway?

28th May 2010

SAMUEL L. JACKSON is in talks to hit Broadway as assassinated civil rights icon MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.The Pulp Fiction...

Travolta's Alleged Extortionist Maintains Innocence

30th January 2010

The former Bahamas senator who stands accused of trying to extort $25 million (£17.2 million) from JOHN TRAVOLTA following the...

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