Barry Michael Cooper revealed the surprising story behind Pookie’s casting in New Jack City – a tale of ... the tragic addict memorably portrayed by Chris Rock, only for fate to intervene ...

With a formidable cast including Allen Payne, Chris Rock, Judd Nelson and Bill Cobbs, New Jack City emerged as a critical and financial success. The movie is hailed for kicking off what is ...

who’s menacing turn as crack lord Nino Brown in “New Jack City” was a career-defining and star-making role. The film was also a breakthrough for Chris Rock prior to his stint on “SNL ...

Barry Michael Cooper, a writer and producer known for 'New Jack City,' 'Sugar Hill' and 'Above the Rim,' has died at age 66. 'Will never be another,' his son says.

Cooper wrote a series of iconic 1990s movies, including New Jack City, starring Wesley Snipes and Chris Rock, Above The Rim, starring Tupac Shakur, and Sugar Hill, also starring Snipes.

Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Amy Schumer and more are set to perform at Next for Autism‘s Night of Too Many Stars comedy event on Monday, March 31 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

Cooper was more than a screenwriter. He was a storyteller whose pen immortalized Harlem’s struggles and triumphs. With New ...

Does Will Smith still dislike Chris Rock after the Oscars incident? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia ) Will Smith reportedly still harbors deep resentment toward Chris Rock following the infamous ...