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Why Can’t Black Artists Express Disappointment For An Oscar Snub?

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” isn’t just one of the best animated movies of 2023, it’s one of the best films of the year period. It was a heavy favorite to win the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Unfortunately, it lost to “The Boy and the Heron” from animation legend Hayao Miyazaki. Oscar-Winning ‘American Fiction’ Writer […]

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Angela Bassett Explains the ‘Angela Bassett Face’ After Losing 2023 Oscar

We haven’t stopped smiling since watching Da’Vine Joy Randolph accept her well-deserved Best Supporting Actress Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards. But it’s not lost on us that it was just one year ago that the Internet came for Angela Bassett for her reaction to losing in the same category – something she’s talking about […]

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Rumor: Aretha Franklin Only Wanted to Hear This Artist During Photo Shoots. Can You Guess Who?

With a career that spanned nearly 60 years in the music industry, it’s no secret that Aretha Franklin had millions of devoted fans worldwide. And if you know anything about the “Respect” singer, you already know that when it came to those fans, no one loved her music the way she loved her music—a fact […]

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Angela Bassett, Like Everyone Else, Was Kind Of Shocked She Didn’t Win An Oscar For ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’

Heading into last year’s Oscars ceremony, Angela Bassett was feeling confident about her chances of finally winning an Academy Award. The actress had just cleaned up at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards for her her performance as Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. However, Bassett did not take home the gold for […]

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Black Girl Magic! Our Favorite Black Movie Heroines

Start Slideshow (First row L-R) Lashana Lynch, Viola Davis,Shelia Atim (Second row L-R ) Sisipho Mbopa , Lone Motsomi ,Chioma UmealaPhoto: Ilze Kitshoff To kick off Women’s History Month, we’re exploring some of film’s most inspiring and heroic female characters. From warriors to queens to single mothers to trailblazing scientists to superheroes, we’ve got love […]

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‘Michael’: Here’s Who Will Play the Legendary Jackson Family in the Biopic

Updated 2/28/24 at 11:52 a.m. ET With production beginning on “Michael,” the biopic chronicling the life and career of Michael Jackson, we’re getting more casting news about who will portray the legendary singer’s famous family members. Kenya Moore: Abandoned At Birth To Real Housewives of Atlanta | My Family Story Off English As previously reported […]

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Angela Bassett Has An Important Message About Success That Every Black Person Should Know

If it were up to us, we’d celebrate and praise Angela Bassett every single day. It’s not just her exceptional talent that we’re fans of. It’s how she carries herself as a role model, inspiring Black women to rejoice in their confidence and badass nature. Kenya Moore: Abandoned At Birth To Real Housewives of Atlanta […]

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Angela Bassett Has An Important Message About Success That Every Black Person Should Hear

If it were up to us, we’d celebrate and praise Angela Bassett every single day. It’s not just her exceptional talent that we’re fans of. It’s how she carries herself as a role model, inspiring Black women to rejoice in their confidence and badass nature. Kenya Moore: Abandoned At Birth To Real Housewives of Atlanta […]

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Stay Away From These Classic Black Love Films That Have Aged Horribly

The turn of the 21st century saw a series of Black love films that evoke nostalgia among those of us of a certain age. But watching some of these movies with 2024 eyes and sensibilities might evoke a few groans – and debates with strongly-opinionated friends. Making Love Songs: The Story Behind Whitney Houston’s “I […]

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Here Are the Best Movies To Watch for Galentine’s Day

Love & Basketball | Monica Challenges Quincy to a One-on-One Game For His Heart | HBO Max If we’re being honest, Quincy doesn’t really deserve Monica. He never treasures her the way he should. But, Sanaa Lathan is so fantastic, I always have time to watch her confidently outplay all the men doubting her.

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Everything We Know About the Cast of the Michael Jackson Biopic

Prolific director Antoine Fuqua’s biopic “Michael” certainly won’t be the first movie to chronicle the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. However, it may be the most ambitious. Though we don’t know specific details, according to Entertainment Weekly, the film is said to follow “both Jackson’s triumphs and tragedies as it examines both his personal […]

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If You Loved Meghan Markle in ‘Suits,’ Here Are More Black TV Characters to Revisit

Sydney and Francie, Fight. Before she was a movie star, Jennifer Garner was TV superspy Sydney Bristow, and arguably the very best season centers on Season 2. Merrin Dungey as Sydney’s best friend, Francie, gets killed and cloned in the show and it leads up to the fight scene of a lifetime.

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White Folks Are Livd About Sexist ‘Barbie’ Oscar Snubs, But Where Was The Smoke for Black Actors?

Photo: Stuart C. Wilson (Getty Images) This year’s Oscar’s nominations were revealed yesterday and led to quite a bit of outrage when it came to the “Barbie” film. Even though the movie was nominated for eight awards, director Greta Gerwig and lead actress Margot Robbie did not receive individual nominations in their categories. ‘True Detective: […]

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White Folks Are Livid About Sexist ‘Barbie’ Oscar Snubs, But Where Was The Smoke for Black Actors?

Photo: Stuart C. Wilson (Getty Images) This year’s Oscar’s nominations were revealed yesterday and led to quite a bit of outrage when it came to the “Barbie” film. Even though the movie was nominated for eight awards, director Greta Gerwig and lead actress Margot Robbie did not receive individual nominations in their categories. ‘True Detective: […]

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White Folks Are Mad at Sexist ‘Barbie’ Oscar Snubs, But Where Was The Smoke for Black Actors?

Photo: Stuart C. Wilson (Getty Images) This year’s Oscar’s nominations were revealed yesterday and led to quite a bit of outrage when it came to the “Barbie” film. Even though the movie was nominated for eight awards, director Greta Gerwig and lead actress Margot Robbie did not receive individual nominations in their categories. ‘True Detective: […]

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2024 Oscars: Facts and Stories Behind Nomination Surprises

Photo: Claire Folger Despite the predictability of awards season, the Oscar nominations always lead to interesting surprises. “American Fiction,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and “Rustin” are among the Black nominees we’re excited to see get recognized. However, in addition to those fan favorites, there are plenty of other fascinating stories to dive into. Before you […]

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Angela Bassett Finally Receives Her First Academy Award After Legendary 40-Year Career In Film

Source: ROBYN BECK / Getty On Tuesday, Angela Bassett graced the red carpet in a stunning ensemble as she was bestowed with an honorary Oscar at the 14th Governors Awards in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the film industry. Academy President Janet Yang praised Bassett in a press release, stating, “Across her decades-long career, […]

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R. Kelly’s ‘Chocolate Factory, Steve Harvey’s ‘Man Weave,’ and More

Screenshot: YouTube/Fox Sports We’re less than two weeks into 2024 and it’s already been one of the most violent years I can remember, thanks to two vicious videos. Advertisement The first involves Katt Williams, who destroyed everyone with whom he has a grudge during a recent interview on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast. – […]

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Why Are Folks So Up in Arms About Angela Bassett’s Viral Kiss With Regina King??

At the Governors Awards on Tuesday, Angela Bassett received an Oscar for her years-long excellence in TV/film. But it was the sweet moment that transpired between her and close friend/fellow actress Regina King that got folks talking the most—and not in a good way. ‘American Fiction’ Star Erika Alexander On Why She Wrote A Buffy […]

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2024 Governors Awards: Black Hollywood Shines in These Best-Dressed Looks

Photo: Frazer Harrison, VALERIE MACON/AFP (Getty Images) The 14th Annual Governors Awards is a big event on the awards season circuit. It’s a chance for Black Hollywood stars to cement themselves in the Oscar conversation as they mingle with Academy members and dignitaries. With our queen, Angela Bassett, being recognized with an honorary Oscar, Tuesday’s […]

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Watch Angela Bassett Give Your Favorite Black Actresses Their Flowers in Powerful Oscar Speech

At the 14th annual Governors Awards on Tuesday night, Angela Bassett officially became an Oscar winner. Although some may have felt that the honor was the Academy’s consolation prize for them failing to award the decorated and beloved Black actress a Oscar on more than one occasion—(I, along with many feel like she’s well-deserving of […]

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Grab Your Tissues! Angela Bassett’s Tear-Jerker Oscars Speech Is a Message Black Women Everywhere Need to Hear

At the 14th annual Governors Awards on Tuesday night, Angela Bassett officially became an Oscar winner. Although some may have felt that the honor was the Academy’s consolation prize for them failing to award the decorated and beloved Black actress a Oscar on more than one occasion—(I, along with many feel like she’s well-deserving of […]

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Grab A Tissue! Angela Bassett’s Tear-Jerker Oscars Speech Is a Message We All Need to Hear

At the 14th annual Governors Awards on Tuesday night, Angela Bassett officially became an Oscar winner. Although some may have felt that the honor was the Academy’s consolation prize for them failing to award the decorated and beloved Black actress a Oscar on more than one occasion—(I, along with many feel like she’s well-deserving of […]

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Ready, Set, Binge: TV Series We Can’t Wait to Obsess Over in 2024

Star Trek: Discovery | Final Season Exclusive Clip (SDCC 2023) | Paramount+ It’s time to say goodbye to Burnham and the Discovery crew, and honestly, we’re not ready. This has been such a spectacular entry into the “Star Trek” universe, it’s hard to imagine not getting caught up in the heartbreaking, yet entertaining, adventures of […]

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