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If you’ve seen images of Keke Palmer on the red carpet in recent years, it’s clear the performer who charmed audiences as a child in “Akeelah and the Bee” and Nickelodeon’s “True Jackson, VP” has grown into a sultry star who knows who she is. “People don’t understand. Nickelodeon, Disney Channel — those are corporations. […]
We bet a lot of folks in Hollywood and beyond didn’t see this coming. We’re talking about the fact that “Hidden Figures” is now the highest grossing Oscar nominated film of the year. The movie that tells the story of three black women, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson who helped John Glenn launch into […]
Black History Month is officially underway and Netflix has curated a list of documentaries, movies and mini-series that are educational, thought provoking and entertaining, each of which will keep us informed all month long. Check out a few notable movies to watch on Netflix during this Black History Month. 13th Ava DuVernay’s powerful documentary, 13th […]
OWN’s hit drama “Greenleaf,” starring Merle Dandridge, Keith David and Lynn Whitfield, explores a family that runs a megachurch in Memphis — but with deep-seated secrets. The series has been a ratings success for the cabler — and Netflix recently nabbed SVOD rights. Oprah Winfrey, who executive produces the series, has also played a recurring role in […]
Octavia Spencer is up for her second Academy Award this year, but the star of “Hidden Figures” said Monday that she has even bigger plans. “The role I’m destined to play is to be one of the biggest producers in Hollywood,” Spencer said at the 3rd annual Makers Conference, a women’s empowerment event sponsored by […]
Director Theodore Melfi says he had to whitewash a couple of scenes in the Oscar-nominated movie Hidden Figures because it’s not fair to depict ALL the white characters and the white establishment as racist, even though history says otherwise. When interviewed by Vice, Melfi defended his decision to add a white savior into the story… because every […]
For black women, hair is more than just strands atop our head. And now one of our favorite actresses has entered the hair game: Gabrielle Union. In an exclusive interview with WWD (Women’s Wear Daily) Gabrielle Union discussed her new hair care line for Black women, called Flawless. Itwill launch exclusively at Ulta Beauty stores […]
There are a handful of roles that every good actor is more than honored to play. So when Laurence Fishburne was asked to portray Nelson Mandela in a new miniseries, he didn’t hesitate. At first. “I was offered the part. I said ‘yes’ immediately, was completely honored to be asked. And then, 15 minutes later, […]
UPDATE: Beyoncè is always on top. Even on pregnancy announcements. Her Instagram post announcing that she’s pregnant with twins is now the most-like Instagram pic ever. CLICK HERE to read story source: BlackAmericaWeb.com
Beyoncé is pregnant! The Lemonade singer announced the joyous news on social media with a beautiful photo of her baby bump. “We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for […]
Lecrae..Angela and Bow Wow(Shad Moss) on the set of 106 & PARK In a social media message, the 29-year-old fashion mogul and television personality posted a graphic image that states, “trust the direction God leads you.” Simmons went on to glorify God when captioning the image. “Always have. Always will! #GodIsAmazing #Blessed,” she wrote. Mother […]
Congratulations to the Williams! Pharrell and his wife Helen Lasichanh are now the proud parents of triplets! The super producer and rapper welcomed home three new additions to their family earlier this month (way to keep that under wraps!). A rep for the family confirmed to Vanity Fair the babies are “happy and healthy”. There’s […]