News about Nia Long

Michael Jackson 's Neverland Ranch and accompanying theme park were brought back to life on Friday as work continues on a forthcoming film about the reclusive singer's troubled life and career. Jackson was preparing for a lucrative run of shows at London's O2 Arena when he died at a rented Los Angeles mansion in 2009 as result of a cardiac arrest following an overdose of the surgical anaesthetic drug Propofol. In the years since his death at the age of 50, the pop icon has remained a relevant pop culture figure - celebrated for the body of work he left behind, amid a legacy complicated by controversies, among them allegations of child abuse.

The trailer for Michael, the highly-anticipated biopic about the King of Pop Michael Jackson, was reportedly a 'crowd-pleasing hit' at CinemaCon, according to Variety . The film's first look occurred during Lionsgate's presentation to theater owners on Wednesday, a year before it is expected to hit theaters on April 18, 2025. The sneak peek did not disappoint as it began with Jackson (portrayed in the movie by the legend's own nephew Jaafar) on stage as he performed some of his greatest hits, including Man in the Mirror and Thriller. In the footage, fans hung on to his every word as they sang along to the hit tracks, which helped make him of one the most best-selling artists of all time.

Jafaar Jackson was on the set of his latest Michael Jackson biopic simply named Michael, alongside his on-screen mother, Nia Long. In what seemed to be a funeral scene, the 27-year-old actor, the true-life nephew of the late King of Pop (who died in 2009 at the age of 50 years old) was seen on the Los Angeles set on what seemed to be a funeral scene. Jafaar - who has a 'uncanny' similarity to his uncle, moved director Antoine Fuqua enough to warrant his inclusion - was seen wearing a white dress shirt and a black tie.

Michael Jackson's estate has sold a 50% interest in the late pop star's music catalog to Sony Music Group for at least $600 million. According to Billboard, the offer would be the biggest-ever contract for a single musician's money.

Top Gun: Miles Teller, a Maverick boy, is looking for a potential role as one of Michael Jackson's lawyers in a tribute to the late King Of Pop. Michael will be played by his nephew Jaafar in the forthcoming film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, whose film includes Training Day and The Equalizer. Colman Domingo, a Rustin actor, will appear as the Jackson Five's vain father Joe, with Nia Long playing the family matriarch Katherine.

In the forthcoming biography about the King of Pop, Nia Long will appear as Michael Jackson's mother. In the forthcoming film directed by Antoine Fuqua, the actress, 53, who will receive $32,500 a month in child assistance from her ex partner Ime Udoka, 46, will play Katherine Jackson, 94. 'Katherine Jackson is an amazing pillar of strength and grace for the entire Jackson family,' Nia said in a tweet.'

For the first time, Nia Long took to social media to call out ex-fiancé Ime Udoka's suspected mistress, Kathleen Lynch, by name. The 52-year-old You People actress has since criticized the Boston Celtics, the NBA coach's former squad, for its part in the cheating scandal, which took place one year ago. In a talk with Glennon Doyle on the podcast We Can Do It Well, Nia reshared a video of writer Dr. Yaba Blay explaining how Black women's pain is often dismissed.

Nia Long, the ex-wife of NBA coach Ime Udoka, has applied for primary custody of the couple's children, alleging that he is unable to help his son. The actress and Udoka had been involved but after it was discovered that the former Boston Celtics coach had an improper relationship with a fellow employee, Kathleen Nimmo Lynch, team service manager, was fired by DailyMail.com. According to TMZ, she petitioned in Los Angeles last week, asking that a judge give their 11-year-old son primary legal and physical custody.

Is Nia Long ready for revenge? The 52-year-old actress posted some THOUGHTS over the weekend, and it's seeming that they were directed in the right direction at her ex-fiancé Ime Udoka. With a single red heart emoji as a caption, Nia posted a quote which read:

The awards season has come to an end, but Storm Reid is here to tell you that red-carpet-worthy outfits are never ending. At the 2023 Fashion Trust USA Awards in Los Angeles, the "Last of Us" actress stepped out in a sheer crystal minidress with a glittering hip cutout. Reid posed on the red carpet, unfolding the dress's hypnotic swirl pattern from every angle, revealing a glimpse from Jonathan Simkhai's spring 2023 runway collection. Jason Bolden and John Mumblo's stylists matched the ensemble with strappy heeled sandals by Christian Louboutin, diamond hoop earrings, a layered floral bracelet in gold, and a chain-link strap in gold.

On a dinner outing in Santa Monica, a movie star looked unrecognizable with a bushy beard and thick-rimmed eyeglasses. Although Rihanna's birthday was a day earlier, the 39-year-old actor did not exactly look like himself as he reached celebrity favorite Giorgio Baldi. The talented actor, who was recently embroiled in a kissing fiasco, wore his signature casual style when he sported a black long-sleeve button-down over a white shirt, dark blue jeans, and black suede boots.

Ime Udoka, the woman suspected of having an affair with Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, was discovered by DailyMail.com months after the attempt was revealed. Kathleen Nimmo Lynch, the Celtics team service manager, was seen sporting a huge ring while running errands with her children on Tuesday. Lynch's consensual relationship resulted in a suspension, and Udoka ended his nearly 13-year relationship with actor Nia Long, who shares one son with. Lynch, the Celtics' 'devout Mormon' and mother of three, was the employee who had been sleeping, but her name had been leaked online. The team liaison was responsible for arranging travel, lodging, and game tickets for Celtics family members, including Long.

Nia Long has said she is "so single," but she is currently dating. As she said she has been keeping an eye on one man in particular, but would not give up his name, the 52-year-old actress, who is promoter of her romantic comedy You People, told Drew Barrymore last week that she hasn't been seeing a few people, but that it's not serious. Ime Udoka, a 45-year-old Nigerian-American professional basketball coach and former player who was accused of cheating on Long, ended her 13-year relationship with the former fiancé.

Sequels dominated the box office over the weekend, January 27-29, but there were some unexpected debuts, including an international thriller, a Christian-themed apocalyptic film, and a concert film starring a Grammy award-winning actor. For the seventh week in a row, Avatar: The Way of Water has dominated the box office. Pandora's fantasy adventure set on the world of Pandora recently earned four Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture ahead of its weekend triumph, which earned $15.7 million. According to Deadline, the James Cameron-directed sequel has risen above Star Wars: The Last Jedi to become the eleventh highest grossing film of all time.

Drew Barrymore was shocked' that Nia Long had once been told she was 'too smart and old' next to her. The 47-year-old actress appeared on You People, 52, to talk about the fact that she was not actually cast in Charlie's Angels (2000). Nia Long said she had applied to be a part of the Charlie's Angels reboot, as well as the 2003 movie, but she was refused to take part because she was told she was "too old next to Drew Barrymore."

Julia Louis-Dreyfus isn't about to let a few racy scenes stand in the way of helping her son in his role on HBO Max's 'The Sex Lives of College Girls.' The 11-time Emmy winner appeared on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' on Tuesday to talk about her latest Netflix film 'You People' starring Eddie Murphy, Nia Long, and Jonah Hill. However, it wasn't long into the discussion that Charlie Hall's name and his latest appearance in the Mindy Kaling-produced HBO Max series were the subject. In the show's second season, Hall starred as Andrew and had several controversies with Whitney, portrayed by Alyah Chanelle Scott. Louis-Dreyfus, a proud mother and no stranger to Hollywood, said she refused to let it discourage her from tuning in. I think he was fantastic, I mean, he was adorable.' He was f***ng some girl in the library and I thought it was dynamite!' The 'Veep' actress told the late-night host.

Nia Long discussed her missed 'opportunity' in Charlie's Angels, a 2000 film, and told Yahoo Entertainment that she was unable to be cast in the film because she was 'too old next to Drew Barrymore.' The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air actress, 52, had initially trained for Alex Munday but Lucy Liu was eventually accepted to act the role. The mother of two girls, who recently opened up about her relationship with Will Smith, admitted that she wasn't 'quite interested' in the role and that, 'every opportunity isn't for you.'

Nia Long is sharing more of her long-time friendship with Will Smith. The 52-year-old actor appeared on Will, 54, as his fiancée Lisa and the two have been best friends ever since. In an interview with Yahoo's Kevin Polowy on the Role Recall podcast, the NAACP Image Award winner discussed how far the comedian turned action actor has come.

Nia Long wants everyone to calm down with those romance rumors with former B2K member Omarion! The 52-year-old actress's rumors that she replaced her longtime friend Ime Udoka with the actor began on Tuesday when they stepped out for the premiere of her Netflix film You People. Following the shoot, Omarion released a short video of them posing for photos on the red carpet together. But what got fans really buzzing was the fact they were smiling, flirting, and holding hands during it!He also wrote in the caption:

Nia Long is debating romance rumors. The actress, 52, appeared on a video on Friday where she was seen holding hands with Omarion, 38, at the premiere of her film You People earlier this week, and wrote, 'I'm single AF'. After 13 years together following his suspected affair, she and Ime Udoka, 45, split last month.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lauren London, and Nia Long all glittered at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix' upcoming culture war com People.com The film, directed by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris, who co-wrote the script with his male lead Jonah Hill, follows a white Jewish man's marriage to a black Muslim woman and their families' conflict. Lauren, 38, the female lead Amira, made a splash on the red carpet wearing a clinging bubblegum pink jacket that was perfectly tailored to her enviable hourglass figure.

At this year's Golden Globes ceremony, Hollywood legend Eddie Murphy was honoured with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award. Eric, 33, Bria, 33, Anderson, 33, Myles, 30, Gabriel, 16, Bella, 26, Stephen, 4, and Max, 26, recognized the actor, comedian, and former Golden Globe winner on Tuesday night, as well as his partner, Paige Butcher, and his ten children. "I've been in show business for 46 years and 41 years in film." So this has been a long time in the making," he said. Murphy kept his acceptance speech short, jokingly adding, "I could certainly stand up here and say 'thank you' until they play the piano." Nonetheless, he did leave a word of advice for other actors — and it came with a sarcastic ending.

After an awkward first appearance in new Netflix comedy You People, Jonah Hill frantically tries to woo his fiancee's parents (Eddie Murphy and Nia Long). After fatefully meeting his partner (Lauren London) by mistakenly entering her car instead of a Uber, Ezra Cohen, 39, embarks on a whirlwind romance after years of trying to find his soul mate. He tells his parents that he has never felt so understood' in his 'entire life.'

Nia Long is officially a single lady, but her latest chapter in life has come at a price. The actress officially departed from her fiancé Ime Udoka on Tuesday, many months after he was banned from the Boston Celtics as the head coach for reportedly having an affair with another married coworker, as Perezcious readers know. The whole thing was chaotic, AF, and Nia isn't afraid to bring those accountable on blast.