The first promotional poster for “Soul Men” (MGM) has leaked, and it features Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac. Peep a description of the movie below:

The two remaining members of the popular soul band, The Real Deal, from the 1970′s, Floyd Henderson, now a retired businessman, and ne’er-do-well, ex-convict, Louis Hinds, take a road trip to the Apollo Theater for a musical tribute to their recently deceased front man, Marcus Hook. As they travel cross country in a series of adventures and misdventures, they air old grievances about thirty year old betrayals and learn the music’s still in them.

Be on the look-out when this movie hits the silverscreen November 7th 2008!

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The memory of comedian/actor Bernie Mac was honored yesterday at a public memorial service in Chicago. According to the Chicago Tribune, over 7,000 people packed into Chicago’s “House of Hope” and celebrated the memory of the Chicago native, who died last week from complications from pneumonia. Comedians Cedric the Entertainer, Steve Harvey and D.L. Hughley spoke at the service. Other celebs who spoke at the service included: Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Suaraz (The Bernie Mac show) and Rev. Jesse Jackson.

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Comedian Bernie Mac died early this morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago at the age of 50. Although the cause of death was not disclosed, Bernie Mac had been hospitalized recently for pneumonia.

“Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital,” his publicist, Danica Smith, said in a statement from Los Angeles.

The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body’s organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, which his publicist said was not related to the disease.

All of us here at T2W would like to express our condolences to the family of Bernie Mac. He will be missed.

MORGAN FREEMAN DOING WELL AFTER SURGERY » Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman remained in criticial condition throughout the weekend following a serious car crash that flipped his vehicle multiple times and required the jaws of life to pull him free from the wreckage. To see just how serious this crash was, check out a photo here. The “Dark Knight” actor underwent surgery last night, and his condition is said to be improving.

“Morgan is doing well after his surgery last night to reconnect nerves and repair damage in his left arm and hand,” his spokesperson, Donna Lee, said in a statement Tuesday. “The surgery last night lasted four and a half hours. He’s visiting with family this morning. As of this morning he’s up and walking around and looking forward to his release in a few days.”

We here at T2W are praying for a speedy recovery. Get well soon Morgan!!

BERNIE MAC IS NOT DEAD DESPITE RUMORS » Actor Bernie Mac has gone through the horror of being reported as dead, when he’s in fact, alive, but unfortunately, not well. The 50-year-old actor is currently in the hospital undergoing treatment for a chronic case of pneumonia. In regards to the death rumors, his publicist Danica Smith, immediately squashed them over the weekend:

“It’s not true,” Smith told the Chicago Sun-Times, “It is a very horrible rumor. Nothing has changed from yesterday. He is responding well to treatment and will be released soon. He asked that his privacy and that of his family is respected while he gets well. He’s Bernie — he’s one of the best guys you’ll meet.”

Bernie’s publicist also made it clear that his case of pneumonia is completely unrelated to his sarcoidosis, a disease he was diagnosed with a few years back. The disease is said to cause tissue inflammation, particularly in the lungs, but has been in remission since 2005. That’s good to hear! We are praying that Bernie Mac gets well soon as well.

SNOOP DOGG’S “DAWGS” BUSTED FOR HAVING WEED ON THE TOUR BUS » Pot smoking 101: Never smoke weed in a moving vehicle … and that includes tour buses! When Dallas police officers pulled a tour bus occupying rapper Snoop Dogg and his entourage for expired registration tags, they noticed a “funny” smell. They subsequently searched the bus, and found 2 ounces of marijuana. We all know how Snoop Dogg is with his weed, so we all basically know it was his. But 2 unidentified men claimed it was theirs so that Snoop could proceed with the night’s concert, and they were arrested, and later released on $1500 bond. Don’t we all wish we had friends like that?