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The Wayans brothers are returning to the franchise that helped define early 2000s parody. On Thursday, Paramount Pictures released the first trailer for Scary Movie 6, marking the family’s first official involvement with the series in 25 years. The last time Marlon, Shawn and Keenen Ivory Wayans were attached to a Scary Movie
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Impactful educators who intentionally and passionately pour into their students are invaluable parts of our community. Dr. Asya Johnson, founding principal and creator of the HBCU Early College Prep High School in Jamaica, Queens, NY, has proven to be a principal who will leave a lifelong positive impression on her students, and thankfully, she’s just getting started
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The 2026 Actor Awards delivered one of the most exciting nights of the season, shaking up the Oscars race just two weeks before the Academy hands out its trophies on March 15. The ceremony, rebranded from the Screen Actors Guild Awards last November, took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, with
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As the 2026 Actor Awards approach this evening, two films sit at the center of the conversation—One Battle After Another and Sinners. Both projects have dominated the awards circuit in recent months, and Sunday’s ceremony could further cement their place in this year’s race.
According to data from VegasInsider.com, either film has the
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The 57th NAACP Image Awards closed out a week of celebrations with a dominant showing from Sinners, which capped its run with 13 total wins across five nights of events. During Saturday’s live broadcast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, airing on BET and CBS, the Ryan Coogler-directed film picked up three major honors:
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At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Kerry Washington received the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award during the event Democracy on the Screen – and on the Line, along with an unrestricted $250,000 grant to support her work in civic engagement and the protection of democratic freedoms.
The honor places her among a list of prestigious
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Black love is heading to Italy, and ESSENCE has an exclusive look for You, Me & Tuscany, the upcoming romantic comedy executive produced by Will Packer, directed by Kat Coiro, and starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page.
In the video, Packer talks about what drew him to the film and why he wanted to
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominees for the Class of 2026, unveiling one of its most genre-spanning ballots in recent memory. Revealed Wednesday, this year’s list includes 17 nominees, representing 18 artists, and blends rock mainstays with R&B icons, hip-hop pioneers and global pop stars.
According to the Rock Hall of Fame, leading the
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Delroy Lindo’s recent Academy Award nomination is long overdue, but he has never carried himself like a man waiting for validation. His résumé spans nearly five decades, and since he began his career, it’s always been about the work.
When the London-born actor learned of the Oscar nod for his role as Delta Slim