Director Oliver Stone confirmed that Oscar winner Jamie Foxx will star in his new MLK biopic.

The authorized film will showcase the legendary leader's life.

"We are looking for a way to relate to this extraordinary man," Stone said.

Stone is known for his controversial biopics on George W. Bush, John F Kennedy, and Richard Nixon.

Foxx worked with the award-winning director in the 1999 film, Any Given Sunday.

Steven Spielberg is slated to produce the film along with members of the King family.

Harry Belafonte sued the estate of Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday.

The lawsuit is an attempt to receive documents the legendary singer claims that he secured through his relationship with the late civil rights leader.

"Dr. King was a regular guest at Mr. Belafonte's Manhattan apartment: he worked, socialized and rested there," the suit says. "Not surprisingly, during their long time together, Mr. Belafonte came to own documents associated with Dr. King and his widow."

The documents, in question, include King's 1967 speech against Vietnam, notes from an undelivered speech that King carried when he was assassinated, and a condolence letter that then-President Lyndon Johnson sent to King's wife, Coretta Scott King.

According to the lawsuit, Belafonte attempted to auction the items in 2008 before being blocked by the MLK estate.

The auction company, Sotheby's Inc., has held the items and is waiting for a resolution between both parties.

Belafonte believes the items are worth more than $1.3 million and hopes to donate the proceeds to charity.

 "We are not makers of history. We are made  by history."

-Martin Luther King Jr

Today is the day that we celebrate the life of a man named Martin Luther King Jr.

King was a great man who served humanity to his fullest, condemning racial inequality and uplifting non-violence.

The other day, I was listening to my favorite speech from Dr. King. It's called Drum Major Instinct.

While listening to this speech, I thought about my own selfishness, my own pride, and my own need for attention.

I felt guilty and incapable of living a life that truly deserved so much attention.

Who am I, after all?

King went on to explain how racial issues stemmed from the Drum Major Instinct.

He explained how this instinct uplifted pride and arrogance, causing turmoil and war.

However, King switched perspectives during his speech and referenced the story of John and James trying to lead alongside Jesus.

He explained how Jesus gave a new meaning to greatness and redefined the Drum Major Instinct:

"And he transformed the situation by giving a new definition of greatness. And you know how he said it? He said, "Now brethren, I can't give you greatness. And really, I can't make you first." This is what Jesus said to James and John. "You must earn it. True greatness comes not by favoritism, but by fitness. And the right hand and the left are not mine to give, they belong to those who are prepared." (Amen) And so Jesus gave us a new norm of greatness. If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you want to be great—wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. (Amen) That's a new definition of greatness."

What I took from this is God's innate love and need for us to work alongside him.

As Christians, or just human beings, we have a duty to serve others.

Living life is not about how comfortable you can be on Earth. It's not about money, or clothes, or fame.

It's about standing for something that matters, something that will make a difference.

That is the definition of Greatness.

Many people survive, but very few LIVE.

What will you do?

Rest in Peace to one of the greatest men who ever lived, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Listen to an excerpt of the Drum Major Instinct (below):

Mary J. Blige is all set to play Malcom X's wife in a new TV drama.

The show is called Parallel Lives and will document the lives of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King, wives of Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr.

"I'm playing Betty and prepping for that now. I've been studying her online and watching her interviews." she told WENN.

The singer recently made the news for a controversial commercial and was accused of mismanaging charity finances.

She will make her big-screen debut as a leading lady in the film, 'The Rock of Ages' on June 15.

Filming for Parallel Lives begins in September.

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