Cheryl Boone Isaacs has become the first African American president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The 86-year-old Academy is responsible for…
Spike Lee has been the nation’s leading Black cinema artist for many years. His groundbreaking film “She’s Gotta Have It” was released in 1986, and…
#TeamBeautiful has the 2013 Oscars covered! Follow us everywhere for everything you need to know leading up to the awards show on this Sunday, February 24th at…
By Esih Efuru The movie “Beasts of the Southern Wild” exposed me to a world that was full of life, laughter and love. Hushpuppy and…
In 1985, Halle Berry represented the state of Ohio in the Miss Teen All-American Pageant and won. A year later, she became the first runner-up…
The Oscars is a star-studded event each year, but this year was particularly special because of The Help. While the movie received some criticism from many blacks because of Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer’s portrayal as maids, there was still hope that both would walk away with Oscars. Spencer did win, but Davis walked away […]
Billionaire Boys Club co-founder, super-producer and occasional rapper Pharrell, alongside composer Hans Zimmer, will serve as music consultants for the 84th annual Academy Awards! The prestigious award ceremony will air on ABC on February 26 with host Billy Crystal. Click here, for the full story. Solange In The Studio With Pharrell Pharrell’s Qream Liqueur REVIEW
Congratulations to Pharrell Williams, who will be working on the 2012 Academy Awards! He’s been hired to work as a music consultant along with Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. This is the first time either Pharrell or Hans has worked on the Academy Awards, but Pharrell has worked in the film arena when he wrote the […]
The news about Eddie Murphy hosting the Academy Awards was well-received, but he will no longer be the master of ceremonies of the 2012 Oscars. Murphy made his unfortunate resignation after Brett Ratner, the producer of the annual event, stepped down yesterday (November 8th). Since Ratner hired Murphy to host the Academy Awards, some expected […]
VIA Newsone Radio One Founder Cathy Hughes spoke candidly about the images of Black women in film at the TV One Upfront last week. What do you think of her comments on Precious (Monique) and Monster’s Ball (Halle Berry) in this video?
VIA ROLLING OUT Anyone watching the Oscars on Sunday will remember when the red-headed lady jumped onstage during Roger Ross Williams’ acceptance speech for “Prudence.” It was odder than the Kanye moment. The woman, Elinor Burkett, seemingly came out of nowhere and started rambling. Granted I had never heard of Williams or “Prudence,” and I […]
VIA ROLLING OUT In her introduction of Gabourey Sidibe as a nominee for best actress, Oprah Winfrey called Sidibe an American Cinderalla. They were glowing words, but will they ring true? Casting directors and agents in Hollywood are sounding off on Sidibe’s weight and her chances at future success. Those in control of casting talent […]
