Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) The NAACP Image Awards is closing awards season out with the biggest and Blackest celebration. The 55th annual award show seeks to showcase and highlight the best of the best in TV, film, music, podcast, books, and more. Queen Latifah returned to host the celebration of Black Excellence that featured […]
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NAACP Image Awards 2024: Best and Worst Moments of the Night
Photo: Kevin Winter (Getty Images) The NAACP Image Awards is closing awards season out with the biggest and Blackest celebration. The 55th annual award show seeks to showcase and highlight the best of the best in TV, film, music, podcast, books, and more. Queen Latifah returned to host the celebration of Black Excellence that featured […]
Read MoreThe Greatest Black Moments at the Oscars
“BlacKkKlansman” wins Best Adapted Screenplay “I’m rooting for everybody Black,” was in full effect this year as a record seven Black people won awards at the 2019 Oscars, passing the record that was previously made in 2017. The Black winners included Regina King and Mahershala Ali, who both won in their respective supporting actor categories […]
Read MoreThe Salty White Woman Tears Shed Over the ‘Barbie’ Oscar Snubs Taste So Good
Want insight into the sheer power of angry white women? Look no further than their response to Academy Award nominations for an extraordinarily mid film. Beverly Johnson Reflects On Naomi Sims Encouraging Words, 50 Years Since Gracing Vogue Cover Off English “Barbie” received eight Oscar nominations on Tuesday, but none are for Best Actress for […]
Read MoreUh-Oh! Whoopi Goldberg Has Something to Say About ‘Barbie’ Getting Snubbed At the Oscars…
Whoopi Goldberg on the set of The View on March 29, 2023 in New York City.Photo: Lou Rocco/ABC (Getty Images) Whoopi Goldberg is speaking out and adding her two cents in the ongoing conversation about the “Barbie” movie’s recent snub at this year’s Oscar nominations. ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Star On Being Biracial On & […]
Read MoreWhite 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: […]
Read MoreWhite 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: […]
Read MoreWhite 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: […]
Read MoreThe Evolution of Colman Domingo
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 06: (L-R) Colman Domingo, Oprah Winfrey and Blitz Bazawule attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros.’ “The Color Purple” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 06, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Photo: Eric Charbonneau (Getty Images) “The Color Purple” is another can’t miss addition to his acting resume. […]
Read More2024 Oscars Snubs: Here Are the Black Stars, Films That Should’ve Made the Cut
On Tuesday, the nominees for the 96th annual Oscars were revealed and some of our Black faves from this awards season got their rightly deserved recognition. ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Star On Being Biracial On & Off Screen: “You Never Feel Like You’re Enough” Off English I’m talking folks like consistent frontrunners Danielle Brooks (“The […]
Read MoreHere Are The Winners of 2024 African-American Film Critics Association Awards
The Color Purple | Official Trailer The cast of “The Color Purple” has won Best Ensemble: Fantasia Barrino-Taylor, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Halle Bailey, Ciara, David Alan Grier, and Deon Cole.
Read MoreAva DuVernay Reveals Heartbreaking, Personal Connection to Her New Film, ‘Origin’
Ava DuVernay arrives for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 14th Annual Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on January 9, 2024.Photo: VALERIE MACON/AFP (Getty Images) Oscar-nominated director and visionary Ava DuVernay is opening up about the personal connection she shares in her upcoming film, “Origin.” “Obey Your Crazy”: […]
Read MoreAva Duvernay To Be Presented The Lynn Stalmaster Career Achievement Award
Source: Courtesy / ARRAY The 39th Annual Artios Awards will take place on Thursday, March 7th in Los Angeles. First held in 1985, the annual awards celebration honors the contributions of casting professionals in more than 20 different categories encompassing film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theatre. Special honorees are selected for their contributions […]
Read MoreAva Duvernay To Be Presented The Lynn Stalmaster Career Achievement Award
Source: Courtesy / ARRAY The 39th Annual Artios Awards will take place on Thursday, March 7th in Los Angeles. First held in 1985, the annual awards celebration honors the contributions of casting professionals in more than 20 different categories encompassing film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials and theatre. Special honorees are selected for their contributions […]
Read MoreWhy Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Looks So Familiar to Black People
Over the years, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has appeared in some of our favorite movies and TV series as the strong Black mother, cool auntie or even Black mo. Her Oscar nomination for “King Richard” and roles in critically acclaimed films “Origin” and “The Color Purple” makes it seem like she’s an overnight success, however, she’s anything […]
Read MoreThe Movie & TV Roles You Know Actress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor From
Over the years, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor has appeared in some of our favorite movies and TV series as the strong Black mother, cool auntie or even Black mo. Her Oscar nomination for “King Richard” and roles in critically acclaimed films “Origin” and “The Color Purple” makes it seem like she’s an overnight success, however, she’s anything […]
Read MoreBig Screen Binge: Fan Favorite Black Stars in the Most Anticipated Movies of 2024
Argylle | Official Trailer Matthew Vaughn’s (“Kingsman: The Secret Service”) latest action movie follows a writer who is unexpectedly drawn into a real world spy story. The ensemble cast includes stars Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose and Samuel L. Jackson.
Read MoreThe Best Black Looks From the 3rd Annual Academy Museum Gala
Photo: Taylor Hill/WireImage, Kevin Winter/WireImage (Getty Images) After being postponed by the SAG-AFTRA strike, the Academy Museum held its 3rd Annual Gala on Sunday. The event raises money for the museum’s programs and exhibits. The star-studded affair was attended by Hollywood’s biggest names, including co-chair Ava DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey, Angela Bassett and Jon Batiste. There […]
Read MoreNia Dacosta’s ‘The Marvels’ Has Become Highest-Grossing Film For A Black Woman Director
Even though there were numerous reports that The Marvels had the worst opening weekend ever for any MCU film at $47 million, director Nia DaCosta has made history. Despite Public Opinion, WH Press Secretary Says Its Hamas Who Can Stop Carnage In Gaza Off English The Marvels, is now the highest-grossing film for a Black […]
Read MoreHere are The Best Black Films of 2023
AMERICAN FICTION | Official Trailer While American Fiction is slated to come out in select theatres until December 15, but as someone whose seen it earlier this fall, let us be the first to tell you: This is a STELLAR film. Starring Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross and more, the […]
Read MoreGotham Awards 2023: Teyana Taylor, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Dominique Fishback Among Nominees
Teyana Taylor, left; Aunjanue Ellis, and Dominique Fishback.Photo: Daniele Venturelli; Dan Steinberg/Billboard/Penske Media; Bruce Glikas (Getty Images) Whether you can believe it or not, nominee announcements for the 2023 Gotham Awards kicks off the unofficial official start of awards season here in Hollywood. And while things may look a bit different than normal ( #HotStrikeSummerandFall), […]
Read MoreYou’re Invited to The Root Institute 2023
For the second year in a row, Washington DC will serve as the illustrious backdrop for The Root Institute in September. This time, The Root newsroom will team up with Howard University to host our yearly symposium known for bringing together America’s greatest Black minds, from Stacey Abrams and Misty Copeland to Ava DuVernay and […]
Read MoreAva DuVernay Gets All the Way Real About the Racism Black Filmmakers Face in International Film Festivals
Ava DuVernay attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Arturo Holmes (Getty Images) Ahead of the world premiere for her new film Origin at the 80th annual Venice International Film Festival, Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay is opening up about the challenges and racism Black U.S. filmmakers face when […]
Read MoreAva DuVernay Gets All the Way Real About the Racism Black Filmmakers Face in International Film Festivals
Ava DuVernay attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.Photo: Arturo Holmes (Getty Images) Ahead of the world premiere for her new film Origin at the 80th annual Venice International Film Festival, Academy Award-nominated director Ava DuVernay is opening up about the challenges and racism Black U.S. filmmakers face when […]
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