Big Screen Debut: “ATL”
What’s Next: His movie “Takers” will be out in August. He is also working on two new films, “For Sale” and “Boulevard.” Both are currently in development.
Verdict: With more experience and more roles, Harris has the chops to carry on Will Smith’s torch.
Big Screen Debut: “The Bachelor,” 1999
What’s Next: Mariah dropped out of Tyler Perry’s upcoming “For Colored Girls…,” perhaps because being a mommy is the next role for Carey.
Verdict: Admittedly Mariah surprised us with how great she was in “Precious,” but it didnt make us forget “Glitter.”
Big Screen Debut: “Austin Powers in Goldmember,” 2002
What’s Next:Beyonce will join the cast to the film remix of “Gilligan’s Island,” in which she’ll play the red-headed beauty Ginger.
Verdict: Bey gets a pass when she is involved in movies that are centered around singing roles, but everything else? Not so much.
Big Screen Debut: “Get Rich or Die Trying,” 2005
What’s Next: We all remember how much weight Curtis Jackson lost filming his next movie, “Things Fall Apart.”
Verdict: “Get Rich or Die Trying,” was based on his life so he didn’t have to reach deep. However, his follow up film, “Righteous Kill” — killed us softly.
Big Screen Debut: “Four Brothers,” 2005
What’s Next: We’re not sure, but we’re hoping to hear another Outkast record soon, and Big Boi’s latest has only whet our appetite.
Verdict: Listen, we love Andre, he’s talented as can be. We’d just like to hear some music from him before seeing him reappear on the big screen, okay? Priorities.
Big Screen Debut: “Jungle Fever,” 1991
What’s Next: The covergirl is rumored to be filming, “What You Don’t Know” and is confirmed as a voice for the second installment of the animated film “Ice Age,” set to drop in 2012.
Verdict: Like Will Smith, she’s a Hollywood leading lady still respected in rap.