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EXCLUSIVE: Disney Channel’s Saturdays Celebrates a Return to the Roller Skating Rink

We all love Saturdays, and now Disney Channel is giving us one more reason to be excited about the most fun day of the week. Its new comedy, Saturdays, focuses on 14-year-old Paris Johnson and her friends, who spend their time at Saturdays roller skating rink showing off their moves as the We-B-Girlz skate crew. […]

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Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves and More Pay Tribute to Lance Reddick

The passing of actor Lance Reddick continues to send shockwaves in and outside of the entertainment industry. CC Off English As previously reported by The Root, the veteran star died of “natural causes” on March 17 at the age of 60. Over the weekend, tributes began pouring out from his colleagues like Halle Berry, Keanu […]

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The Showrunner of ‘Willow’ Swears The Show Isn’t Quite Dead, Despite Being Cancelled

Revival shows are all the rage these days, and it wasn’t long before someone resurrected Willow, the cult fantasy from the ‘80s. The Ron Howard adventure wasn’t a hit when it was released, but it gained traction on home video, making it all the more apropos that it would re-materialize on the small screen. Alas, […]

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Yara Shahidi Is ‘Excited’ for the Magical Representation of Her Tinkerbell, Halle Bailey’s Ariel

For Black Disney fans this is going to be an amazing spring. With Halle Bailey’s The Little Mermaid hitting theaters on May 26, and Yara Shahidi’s Tinkerbell debuting in Peter Pan & Wendy on Disney+ on April 28, it truly will be a magical time. The Grown-ish co-stars are supporting one another through this special […]

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Halle Bailey’s Ariel Is Heroic, Defiant in New The Little Mermaid Trailer

Photo: Walt Disney Studios From the moment we got our first look at Halle Bailey as The Little Mermaid’s Ariel, we knew she was the perfect choice to bring the Disney princess to a new generation of fans. Now, the release of the film’s official trailer has shown us how right we were. On Sunday, […]

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2023 Oscars: Moments You Missed, Including Angela Bassett’s Heartbreaking Reaction to Another Snub

Photo: Emma McIntyre (Getty Images) I wouldn’t be surprised if many people clicked over to another channel after Angela Bassett was gagged AGAIN at the 2023 Oscars. The one category we were all waiting for was placed at the very beginning in the producers’ efforts to televise every category in a timely manner. CC Off […]

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2023 Oscars: Ruth Carter’s Big Win and More Black Moments You Missed

US costume designer Ruth E. Carter accepts the Oscar for Best Costume Design for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023.Photo: Patrick T. Fallon (Getty Images) I wouldn’t be surprised if many people clicked over to another channel after Angela […]

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Have Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Helped Turn Hollywood — Blacker ?

Moderator Jenelle Riley, director Gina Prince-Bythewood, screenwriter Dana Stevens, editor Terilyn A. Shropshire, composer Terence Blanchard, sound supervisor Becky Sullivan, re-recording mixer Tony Lamberti, costume designer Gersha Phillips and production designer Akin McKenzie attend the Film Independent Special Screening of “The Woman King” at Harmony Gold on December 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: […]

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Pedro Pascal Dropped An Adorable Baby Yoda Impression While Powering Through Spicy Wings On ‘Hot Ones’

With both The Mandalorian and The Last of Us dominating TV screens, Pedro Pascal is killing it right now, so it only makes sense that the actor appeared on the latest episode of Hot Ones where the food is as fiery as his career. While powering through spicy wings with host Sean Evans, Pascal was […]

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2023 Oscars: Black Singers, Rappers and Musicians Who Won Academy Awards

Photo: SGranitz/WireImage (Getty Images) The Oscars are meant to honor and celebrate the best in the movie-making business like actors and directors, however singers, music producers and artists from the music industry have often stolen the show. They have not only won Oscars for the songs they created, but also for their acting abilities. This […]

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“Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” Song With Racist Origins Removed From Disneyland Parade

Visitors pass through Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on April 30, 2021.Photo: Jae C. Hong (AP) It looks like Disneyland has finally removed a song with racist origins from their parade. “Splash Mountain,” a popular ride at the amusement park, features images and themes from the company’s racist 1946 film Song of The South. Following the […]

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2023 Oscars: Black Musical Artists Who’ve Won An Academy Award

Photo: SGranitz/WireImage (Getty Images) Although the Oscars are meant to honor and celebrate the best in the movie-making business, singers, producers and artists from the music industry have stolen the show plenty of times. They have not only won Oscars for the songs they created, but also for their acting abilities. This year, Rihanna is […]

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Have Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Helped Move the Needle in Hollywood?

Moderator Jenelle Riley, director Gina Prince-Bythewood, screenwriter Dana Stevens, editor Terilyn A. Shropshire, composer Terence Blanchard, sound supervisor Becky Sullivan, re-recording mixer Tony Lamberti, costume designer Gersha Phillips and production designer Akin McKenzie attend the Film Independent Special Screening of “The Woman King” at Harmony Gold on December 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: […]

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What Will Baby Yoda’s First Word On ‘The Mandalorian’ Be?

In 2019, the Atlantic reported that the 10 most frequent first words for English-speaking babies are mommy, daddy, ball, bye, hi, no, dog, baby, woof woof, and banana (the influence of minions on culture cannot be overstated). It’s probably safe to say that none of those will be the first word spoken by The Mandalorian‘s […]

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Adam Silver Is Reportedly On Disney’s Shortlist To Replace Bob Iger As CEO

Could Adam Silver have a new job in the not-too-distant future? According to multiple media reports, Silver, who has served as the NBA’s commissioner ever since he followed David Stern in 2014, is on The Walt Disney Company’s shortlist as it looks to find a successor for its current Chief Executive Officer, Bob Iger. The […]

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DeSantis Disney Appointee Said Tap Water Could Be Making People Gay

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will not be at CPAC, which comes as a surprise given all his efforts to stay in Trump’s good graces. Neither will Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has become a Trump critic despite using the former president to push through conservative judges and legislation. Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel […]

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Ron DeSantis Appointed A Guy Who Thinks Tap Water Makes People Gay To Oversee Disney’s Special Tax District

Because Florida never ceases to be a bottomless well of weirdness, Governor Ron DeSantis has reportedly picked one heck of an appointee for the state’s new oversight board that’s now in control of Disney’s special tax district. Florida Republicans stripped Disney of the Reedy Creek Improvement District in retaliation for the media company’s denouncement of […]

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Can We Take A Moment to Celebrate Oprah’s Hair?

Photo: Michael Tran (Getty Images) Oprah Winfrey’s hair has kept us talking for decades. From long ponytails to full-bodied curls, the media mogul is never afraid to try a new style, and we have loved going along for the ride. In a November 2022 feature on Oprah Daily, Winfrey’s long-time hairstylist, Nicole Mangrum, spilled some […]

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The Grim Grinning Ghosts Are Out To Socialize In Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Teaser Trailer

Some movies based on Disneyland / Disney World attractions are better (the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie) than others (the rest of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies). 2003’s Eddie Murphy-starring The Haunted Mansion, based on the top-five Disney ride, falls somewhere in the middle. It’s… fine? Hopefully the next Haunted Mansion movie is […]

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Yara Shahidi Sprinkles Pixie Dust on Peter Pan & Wendy as the New Tinkerbell

Photo: Walt Disney Studios Disney’s latest live-action remake of one of its animated classics has twisted the story on its head in more than one way. Peter Pan & Wendy is taking us back to Neverland, but the movie is updating the story in some cool ways. First of all, the Lost Boys aren’t actually […]

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Carl Weathers’ Greef Karga Is the Underrated MVP of The Mandalorian

Photo: Walt Disney Studios SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched the Season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian, stop reading now! CC Off English Feel free to come back and see what’s up after you’ve watched “Chapter 17.” Seriously, this is your last chance! OK, you’ve been warned. After a surprise appearance in the finale of […]

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Here’s Where to Stream the Buzziest Oscar Nominated Movies

Photo: Marvel Studios With the 95th Academy Awards coming up fast, you’re running out of time to catch up on all the top nominees. With many of these movies available on major streaming services, this is a great time to take a couple days and just binge all the stories vying for top prizes. To […]

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Should You Watch ‘The Book Of Boba Fett’ Before ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Comes Out?

After Disney+ dropped the new trailer for The Mandalorian Season 3, fans of the hit Star Wars series were left scratching their heads thanks to an awkward creative choice. If you’ve only been watching The Mandalorian, Season 2 ended with a tearjerker moment as Mando (Pedro Pascal) handed Baby Yoda/Grogu over to Luke Skywalker (an […]

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The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey Will Never Let Racist Trolls Steal Her Joy

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Images) Look, if I have to be out here with my sword and shield every day between now and May 26, when the live-action The Little Mermaid comes out, I will. I am defending Halle Bailey at all costs. From the moment her casting as Ariel was announced, the singer/actress […]

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The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey Has No Time for Racist Trolls

Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Images) Look, if I have to be out here with my sword and shield every day between now and May 26, when the live-action The Little Mermaid comes out, I will. I am defending Halle Bailey at all costs. From the moment her casting as Ariel was announced, the singer/actress […]

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Turns Out ‘The Mandalorian’ Might Last A Lot Longer Than Most Of Us Expected

It’s starting to look like The Mandalorian won’t be going away anytime soon. While promoting the upcoming Season 3, Jon Favreau revealed that the show is maybe halfway through its tale. In fact, Favreau and showrunner Dave Filoni haven’t even decided upon a finale, which flies in the face of rumors that the bounty hunting […]

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