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[INTERVIEW] 'SPARKLE' STAR OMARI HARDWICK ON WHITNEY AND MOVIE MAKING

Omari Hardwick is no stranger to working with legends. The 'For Colored Girls' star and former NFL player's first break-out role was in the Spike Lee... READ MORE

IAR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: OMARI HARDWICK TALKS 'SPARKLE'

You may not recognize actor Omari Hardwick by name, but you should definitely recognize him from his numerous television and film appearances over the... READ MORE

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SPARKLE'S OMARI HARDWICK

Directed by Salim Akil, Sparkle tells the story of three sisters who form a successful singing group and then face the pitfalls of fame and fortune. ... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK TALKS 'SPARKLE' AND FRIENDSHIP

Yes, all of the buzz is true, the most anticipated film of 2012, Sparkle is finally hitting movie theaters this Friday! After hearing months of cha... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK TO HOST TV ONE'S 'VERSES & FLOW'

Actor Omari Hardwick has been tapped to host the second season of TV One's Lexus-sponsored poetry series "Verses & Flow," which begins filming on June... READ MORE

ACTOR OMARI HARDWICK SIGNS ON AS HOST FOR SEASON TWO OF "VERSES & FLOW"

On June 11, "Verses & Flow" will begin filming its second season at the historical Belasco Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. This year's host is Americ... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK SPARKLE ON-SET INTERVIEW

In visiting the set of Sparkle, the music-centered film set in 1960s Detroit, one of the more interesting conversations took place with Omari Hardwick... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK WILL PLAY MR RIGHT OPPOSITE GABRIELLE UNION IN "BEING MARY JANE"

You can also now add Omari Hardwick to the cast of in BET's hour-long pilot drama from Mara Brock and Salim Akil, Being Mary Jane (previously called S... READ MORE

JONAS BROTHERS, OMARI HARDWICK BOOST STAR POWER AT JASON TAYLOR GOLF EVENT

Jason Taylor and two of the Jonas Brothers are about to tee off. Sounds like the setup to a bad joke, but that's actually what happened on Monday a... READ MORE

MODE: OMARI HARDWICK

Handsome, talented, modest, and dedicated are just a few words to describe Omari Hardwick. Currently starring in Middle of Nowhere, a film written and... READ MORE

SUNDANCE FILM REVIEW: EMAYATZY CORINEALDI, OMARI HARDWICK RECEIVE POSITIVE REVIEWS FOR "MIDDLE OF NOWHERE"

PARK CITY - A deceptively slight film that strikes the right balance between realist family drama and earnestness, Ava DuVernay's Middle of Nowhere ob... READ MORE

"MIDDLE OF NOWHERE" PORTRAITS - 2012 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Actress Sharon Lawrence, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, actress Lorraine Toussaint, actor David Oyelowo, actor Troy Curvey, actor Omari Hardwick and actress ... READ MORE

OMARI ADDED TO CAST OF SPARKLE

"Sparkle" director Salim Akil has already cast Whitney Houston in Sony's music-themed drama, and now another Grammy winner has enlisted in the ensembl... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK, SHANOLA HAMPTON HEADLINE CHARLES MURRAY'S DEBUT FEATURE "THINGS NEVER SAID"

Production recently wrapped on writer/director/executive producer Charles Murray's feature debut, Things Never Said, which stars Shanola Hampton (TSha... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK & EDWINA FINDLEY JOIN CAST OF AVA DUVERNAY'S NEXT - "MIDDLE OF NOWHERE"

If you're a regular S&A reader, you're certainly aware we've been tracking the progress of filmmaker Ava DuVernay and her next feature film project Mi... READ MORE

NVEEE'S "THE ART OF LIBERATION" W/ OMARI HARDWICK, JOHN HOLYFIELD, HILDA GOTAY, JOSIE LOU RATLEY...

Although this star studded event featured seasoned community leaders and anti-bullying advocates, it was NVEEE's Teen Mentors and Peace Ambassadors wh... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK, MORRIS CHESTNUT POWER ANTI-BULLYING EVENT, FUNDRAISER

Omari Hardwick�s mouth was agape with shock. And Morris Chestnut simply lowered his eyes and shook his head as Jowharah Sanders detailed how she someh... READ MORE

CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS AND CELEBRITIES TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR NVEEE'S NATIONAL "NOT ON MY WATCH" ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN JUNE 5

Two U.S Congresswomen Will Present Two Separate Proclamations to National Voices For Equality, Education, and Enlightenment (NVEEE). Special Guests In... READ MORE

OMARI HOSTS "BLUE JEANS AND BLAZERS" EVENT AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE IN VEGAS

Blue Jeans & Blazers 2011 Hosted By Actor Omari Hardwick @ The Hard Rock Cafe', Las Vegas Clubs... READ MORE

NATIONAL ANTI-BULLYING ORGANIZATION TO CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL INITIATIVE AT WASHINGTON DC RECEPTION

Special Guests Include Grammy Award-Winning Recording Artist Michelle Williams of the Multi-Platinum R&B Group Destiny's Child, and Television and Scr... READ MORE

BLACK-THEMED FILM PROVES WORD OF MOUTH'S POWER

While Tyler's Perry's comedy Madea's Big Happy Family from Lionsgate studio is drawing national attention as it opens this weekend, a completely diffe... READ MORE

MELYSSA FORD HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL HIP-HOP SYMPOSIUM ON THE MEDIA & BLACK ATHLETES

Howard hosted the fifth annual Hip-Hop and Higher Education Symposium: The Media And the Black Athlete held in Blackburn Center Ballroom. Melyssa Ford... READ MORE

MELYSSA FORD HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL HIP-HOP SYMPOSIUM ON THE MEDIA & BLACK ATHLETES

Howard hosted the fifth annual Hip-Hop and Higher Education Symposium: The Media And the Black Athlete held in Blackburn Center Ballroom. Melyssa Ford... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK'S MAKING POETRY IN "I WILL FOLLOW"

Following up Tambay's wonderful review of Ava DuVernay's, I Will Follow, I would like to share the fascinating and evocative experience I had with one... READ MORE

SALLI RICHARDSON-WHITFIELD AND OMARI HARDWICK: MAKING MOVIES THAT MATTER

A funny thing happened at this year's Academy Awards. No blacks were nominated in any of the major categories. Not a single one. As the red carpet was... READ MORE

I WILL FOLLOW (FILM REVIEW)

The soulful, messy process of grief gets a soulful, messy treatment in Ava DuVernay's "I Will Follow." Taking place almost entirely in a single locati... READ MORE

STAR GAZING: OMARI HARDWICK TAKES THE GREEN

Sexy NFL player Jason Taylor would have been enough to get us out to his annual Celebrity Golf Classic. He sweetened the deal when he got actor Omari ... READ MORE

OUR FAVORITE BLACK TV COPS

A police officer who's easy on the eyes? Now that we like. Actor Omari Hardwick plays officer Ty Curtis on this TNT original drama. ... READ MORE

OMARI PARTICIPATES IN THE NORTHERN TRUST OPEN'S "PLAY FOR LA"

Hole 10: "Step Right Up" (Par 3) - Santa Monica Pier ... READ MORE

OMARI PRESENTS AT THE 2011 STELLAR AWARDS

...The show boasted a who's who list of attendees and presenters including; Andrae Crouch, Omari Hardwick (For Colored Girls), Meagan Good (The Game)... READ MORE

COMING ON STRONG!

Georgia is not just famous for peaches, no sir. Strapping Omari Hardwick hails from this corner of the world and today audiences can see him almost ev... READ MORE

OMARI, ELLE FANNING AND VERA FARMIGA TO STAR IN PURE LIFE

With Dakota Fanning all grown up - she's turning 17 this February - it's apparently her little sister's turn to become a star. After starring in two m... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK JOINS THE 23 WAYS PROGRAM AT NEW RENAISSANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

In September of 2010, Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl running back Ronnie Brown launched his "23 Ways to Stop Youth Violence" initiative in South Florida midd... READ MORE

OMARI NOMINATED FOR OUTSTANDING BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE

Last year, Precious became only the fourth film in Black Reel Awards history to receive double digit nominations, 10 in all. In 2010, Tyler Perry's Fo... READ MORE

2010: BREAKOUT STARS OF THE YEAR

There's something about Omari Hardwick. The Georgia-bred cutie is all charm and confidence on screen. But there is something more that keeps us ever a... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK: SOLILOQUY

I am 10 years old, But filled with 34 Souls - one for each Year I've scrolled, I am the hottest time In your life - now Turned cold. I am ... READ MORE

ACTOR OMARI HARDWICK ON GOOD GENES, GREAT ROLES

During the past few years, Decatur native Omari Hardwick has gone from unknown cutie to full-fledged heartthrob, making memorable appearances in TNT's... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK: THE FIGHT IN THE DOG

By the time Omari had gotten on the phone with Sway he had spent all night at the hospital. He was audibly exhausted and distraught. I assure him th... READ MORE

EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK: OMARI HARDWICK

Omari Hardwick, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. Your solid masculine frame, deep inviting stare and succulent smooth skin leave us speechl... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK ON THE COVER OF ESSENCE MAGAZINE

Omari graces the dual-cover December issue of Essence magazine with the men of "For Colored Girls". ... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK ON ROLE IN "FOR COLORED GIRLS"

Former UGA football player and actor Omari Hardwick stopped by to talk about his role in the highly anticipated film " For Colored Girls " directed by... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK'S BREAKOUT ROLE? FOR COLORED GIRLS, DARK BLUE, HIP HOP, POETRY AND MORE!

Actor, poet, athlete, philanthropist, businessman...Omari Hardwick is no stranger to hard work. The Georgia-born thespian is an award-winning slam poe... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK - BLAZING HIS TRAIL LIKE NONE OTHER

He is an accomplished poet, an experienced athlete, a passionate actor and a dreamer whose perseverance has propelled him towards a promising career i... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK IS DARING & DIVERSE IN DOWN LOW ROLE

After starring in the action-packed comic book film, 'Kick-Ass,' co-starring with Dylan McDermott in the TNT drama series, 'Dark Blue,' followed by a ... READ MORE

THE MONIQUE SHOW GUEST REWIND

Omari interviews with Monique on the BET... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK JOINS THE CHASE

Omari Hardwick (Dark Blue, The A Team) will guest star on an upcoming episode of NBC's Chase as Chris Novak, a hard luck criminal facing prison who e... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK - DEFINING MOMENTS (AOL ORIGINAL SERIES)

Omari Hardwick stars as undercover detective Ty Curtis on the TNT cop drama. He was a college football player and poet who got his break in Spike Lee'... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK: UNDERSTATED, SMOOTH AND SOPHISTICATED WORKS IT IN BILLIONAIRE MAFIA.

Forever the clean cut and smooth gentleman, Omari Hardwick's evolution of character and self in TNT's dark series, Dark Blue, is a clinic for acting d... READ MORE

OMARI: FROM FOOTBALL STAR TO HOLLYWOOD PLAYER, MR HARDWICK HAS GIFTED GENES

African-American actor Omari Hardwick is not only incredibly handsome, he is also extremely talented. Recent movie credits include The A-Team, Kick As... READ MORE

OMARI WINS THE BEST ACTOR AWARD AT THE HARLEM INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Omari Hardwick won the Best Actor Award for Everyday Black Man at the Harlem International Film Festival.... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK'S 'DARK BLUE' CHARACTER IS SPIRALING BUT HE'S LOVING THE DARKNESS!

Dark Blue is well into its second season and another one of its stars, Omari Hardwick, wanted to get in on the conference call action!... READ MORE

CATCHING UP WITH OMARI HARDWICK

Recently, I had the chance to speak with a talented "young Hollywood" actor named Omari Hardwick... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK ON TATTOOS, POETRY, PLAYING GAY FOR TYLER PERRY AND DARK BLUE

During my recent set visit to TNT's hit crime drama Dark Blue, I had the chance to hang out with star Omari Hardwick for a few minutes and grill him... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK - MOUTHWATERING MAN OF THE WEEK

Every once in a while, sophisticated women of society need to entertain their eyes with some appetizing, handsome men (who of course were only placed ... READ MORE

FLY GUY - OMARI HARDWICK

Cocoa Cure Magazine, completely enamored with Omari's accomplishments, and let's face it, his gorgeousness, reached out to the actor to answer some in... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK INTERVIEW - THE A-TEAM (HOLLYWOOD PREMIER)

Omari Hardwick was among the cast of the action drama 'The A-Team' to hit the red carpet spread out in the middle of Hollywood Blvd for the film's sta... READ MORE

OMARI HARDWICK CAST IN TYLER PERRY'S 'FOR COLORED GIRLS' AND 'THE A-TEAM'

While speaking about his role in the action-packed comic book film, 'Kick-Ass,' Omari Hardwick told Black Voices about his casting in Tyler Perry's ne... READ MORE

HARDWICK HAS ARRIVED!! OMARI HARDWICK "KICK ASS" INTERVIEW WITH KAM WILLIAMS

By Kam Williams - ...Omari talks about his controversial new movie, Kick-Ass, the adaptation of the Marvel Comics series which opened up in the #1 spo... READ MORE

"KICK-ASS" KICKS "DRAGON" OUT OF TOP SPOT

LOS ANGELES - The top movies at the weekend box office have flip-flopped again, with the superhero comedy "Kick-Ass" edging out the animated adventure... READ MORE

IT'S OFFICIAL: "KICK-ASS" TOPS BOX OFFICE ON OPENING WEEKEND

FROM MTV MOVIES: Director Matthew Vaughn's "Kick-Ass" surprised moviegoers this weekend, but not because of copious amounts of violence and bad langua... READ MORE

NICOLAS CAGE, CHRISTOPHER MINTZ-PLASSE 'KICK-ASS'

The new film Kick-Ass follows a high school student and friends who decide to become superheroes. One problem. They have no powers. On The Red Carpet... READ MORE

DARK BLUE" STAR OMARI HARDWICK VISITS JASON TAYLOR READING ROOM

Just one day after soaking in the glitz and glamour of the Miami Dolphins October 24th game against the New Orleans Saints, Omari Hardwick, star of TN... READ MORE

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 'DARK BLUE'S' OMARI HARDWICK KICKS ASS

Omari Hardwick has had a busy year. The Decatur, Georgia native, a former football player has appeared on Broadway, as a series regular on TNT's param... READ MORE

INTERVIEW WITH "DARK BLUE" STAR AND UGA/MARIST GRAD OMARI HARDWICK

He gets to not only play a conflicted married undercover cop Ty Curtis, but he also gets to try out different bad-guy personas in each episode... READ MORE