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By Rivea Ruff· Updated September 14, 2022
It’s not lost on the cast of The Woman King that they are telling a story outside the Hollywood norm. For Sheila Atim, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega, having the opportunity to tell a historical tale of Black life that does not involve living or escaping plantation life in the Southern United States or battling Jim Crow laws is an exciting opportunity.
As
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By Brande Victorian· Updated September 14, 2022
Without a doubt, every award show there’s a Hollywood hopeful watching the ceremony from home asking themselves what they have to do to make it there one day. And while it goes without saying that hard work is an essential piece of the equation, we know there are certain work philosophies and business practices that also guide the cream of the entertainment crop.
With
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Courtesy of OWN By Okla Jones· Updated September 13, 2022
A new season of Cherish the Day will debut on October 4.
Created and produced by Ava DuVernay, the new installment of this romantic anthology series follows the story of Ellis Moran and Sunday St. James – played by Henry Simmons and Joy Bryant, respectively – who are two past lovers that find their past romance rekindled in the
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Photo Credit: Bellamy Brewster By Okla Jones· Published September 14, 2022
With the 25th anniversary of Usher’s My Way steadily approaching, the singer will release a deluxe version of the album, as well as a documentary – both dropping on September 16.
LaFace Records and Legacy Recordings announced news of the expanded edition earlier this week, which features remakes and instrumentals of “You Make Me Wanna,” “Nice & Slow,”
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By Rivea Ruff· Updated September 13, 2022
After bringing us comedies like Girls Trip and dramadies like Harlem and First Wives Club, Tracy Oliver is ready to scare you.
Of course she’s still going to make sure you get some laughs in. Oliver’s latest project, The Blackening, premiered at Toronto International Film Festival over the weekend to raucous applause and three major distribution offers. Based on a 2018 comedy short
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By Brande Victorian· Updated September 13, 2022
Less than a week ago, Prime Video’s new series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power released a statement on Twitter condemning the racism that’s been directed at its cast members of color. Calling attention to the online threats and abuse some actors have been subjected to, the series’ handle stated in no uncertain terms: “Our world has never been all
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By Okla Jones· Updated September 13, 2022
For many people of color – especially Black men – the barbershop is a right of passage. It allows men to talk about sports, politics, movies, etc., and also gives the younger generation a glimpse into manhood. On September 13, 2002, the film Barbershop was released. Through its hilarious scenes, powerful storyline and its amazing cast of characters, this movie perfectly
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By Rivea Ruff· Updated September 13, 2022
Beyoncé notoriously knows how to throw a party, and her 41st birthday bash was no exception! Just one week after her birthday, Bey gathered some of her A-list friends for a top-secret roller-disco party at a private mansion tucked away in Beverly Hills.
According to E! Online, everyone who was anyone was in the building, decked out in sequins, velour, lamé, and of
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By Brande Victorian· Updated September 12, 2022
It’s probably pretty difficult to imagine Secretary Hillary Clinton listening to “WAP,” but the song is indeed how the former politician was first introduced to Megan Thee Stallion.
Clinton revealed that nugget of information during an episode of her new Apple TV+ series Gutsy with daughter Chelsea in which they talk to notable women from all walks of life about the ways in which