Da’Vine Joy Randolph Wins Best Supporting Actress for ‘The Holdovers’ | 96th Oscars (2024) At this point, what can we say about Da’Vine? All of her acceptance speeches have been inspiring and unforgettable. She has handled every step of this awards journey perfectly and we can’t wait to see where she goes next. Advertisement “Ron […]
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Here Are the Black Shows That Got Cancelled Too Soon
Screenshot: IMDBPro.com It seems like every other week, we’re getting news of one of our favorite shows saying sayonara to our small screens thanks to mergers or budget cuts or any number of reasons (looking at you, specifically Truth Be Told, Love Life and 61st Street). This not only makes for upset fans who already […]
Read MoreBilly Porter Shares Heartbreaking News On Instagram
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 05: Billy Porter attends New York Stage and Film 2023 Annual Gala at The Plaza Hotel on November 05, 2023 in New York City. Photo: John Lamparski (Getty Images) Our hearts go out to the family of award-winning actor Billy Porter, who just announced the passing of his mother […]
Read MoreOn This Day in Black History: Hattie McDaniel Becomes 1st-Ever Black Oscar Winner
Hattie Mc Daniel with the Oscar statuette for Best Supporting Role by an Actress at the 12th annual Academy Awards ceremony on March 2, 1940.Photo: Bettman (Getty Images) As it appears, we received one more day to celebrate Black History month and on this day, nearly 85 years ago, Hattie McDaniel cemented herself in the […]
Read MoreBlack Celebs Who’ve Finally Received Their Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety (Getty Images) It may seem like an old-fashioned idea, but for some Black artists receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is still a major honor. It signifies that they’ve reached a certain level of success in the industry. Yes, sometimes they’re used as publicity stunts, but that doesn’t make […]
Read More30 Black Shows That Got Cancelled Too Soon
Photo: Brooke James/Prime Video It seems like every other week, we’re getting news of one of our favorite shows saying sayonara to our small screens thanks to mergers or budget cuts or any number of reasons (looking at you, specifically Truth Be Told, Love Life and 61st Street). This not only makes for upset fans […]
Read MoreThese are the Best and Worst Biblical Movies and TV Series
The Passion of the Christ – HD (Trailer) There’s a lot to unpack about this controversial film, including its director, Mel Gibson. However, what we need to discuss right now is the gratuitous nature of the violence. Surely, there was a more impactful, thought-provoking way to show the crucifixion that didn’t feel like a gory […]
Read More25 Black Shows That Got Cancelled Too Soon
Photo: Brooke James/Prime Video It seems like every other week, we’re getting news of one of our favorite shows saying sayonara to our small screens thanks to mergers or budget cuts or any number of reasons (looking at you, specifically Truth Be Told, Love Life and 61st Street). This not only makes for upset fans […]
Read MoreBlack Celebs Who Recently Received Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Melba Moore speech at her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony If you’re not in the business, or follow these sort of things closely, you may not know that getting a star on the walk of fame costs $75,000. Most of the time, that fee is paid by a production company or movie studio. Sometimes […]
Read MoreJohn Oliver Took Aim At Dollar Stores On ‘Last Week Tonight’ (And Sideswiped Apple TV+ In The Process)
Bird enthusiast John Oliver has never been afraid to drag Max, his awkwardly-named streaming home. But on the most recent Last Week Tonight he decided to go after the competition. The episode’s main focus was on dollar stores, which — surprise! — are riddled with all kinds of semi-secret foundational problems. But at one point […]
Read MoreBlack Hollywood Celebrates the End of SAG-AFTRA’s 118-Day Strike
That sound you heard at 12:01 a.m. was the entire entertainment industry breathing a huge sigh of relief as the SAG-AFTRA strike officially came to an end. On Wednesday, the union announced that its negotiating committee “voted unanimously to approve a tentative agreement with the [Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers] AMPTP.” America’s Got […]
Read MoreCelebrate Halloween With the Scariest Black Movies And TV Series
HIS HOUSE | Official Trailer | Netflix His House takes the audience through so many emotions, you don’t even process them all until after the movie is over. Yes, it’s scary, but there’s also grief, frustration, anger, heartbreak and relief. Wunmi Mosaku and Sope Dirisu are effortless as they brilliantly move between all of these […]
Read MoreHave No Fear: Scary Movies for People Who Hate Horror
Scary Movie | Official Trailer (HD) – Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, Shannon Elizabeth | MIRAMAX The Wayans aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. However, the first Scary Movie is a fun take on the horror craze of the late ‘90s/early 2000s. It highlighted the inherent comedy in horror and made it OK to laugh at the […]
Read MoreBlack Actresses Who Should Star in the New Murder She Wrote Movie
Simone Explains the Significance of Her Birthday to Carter – The Rookie: Feds With The Rookie: Feds still on the bubble at ABC, Niecy could be a brilliant Jessica Fletcher. Whatever direction the film goes in, the Emmy winner can handle it. Whether it’s comedy, drama, hard-boiled thriller, or even the interesting “Jessica Fletcher is […]
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