Kareem Abdul-Jabaar Takes Aim At La La Land In New Column
In his latest column for The Hollywood Reporter, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pumps the breaks on “La La Land,” a film that has managed to dominate awards season, while simultaneously causing confusion as to what the fuss is all about.
Kerry Washington To Star In Thriller ‘The Perfect Mother’
Kerry Washington may have her hands full as a wife, mother of two and the star of the ABC hit show Scandal, but that doesn’t mean that she can’t handle even more projects.
Tony Winner Cynthia Erivo To Star In Harriet Tubman Biopic
Tony Award winning actress Cynthia Erivo has been cast as the title character in Macro/New Balloon’s film “Harriet,” an upcoming biopic on famed abolitionist and Underground Railroad warrior Harriet Tubman.
Grammys 2017: Adele and Beyoncé's Big Moments
Adele swept the top honors at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, but the night was shared with Beyoncé.
I Am Not Your Negro: A Time Capsule Into the Past And the Future
The set up for Raoul Peck’s “I Am Not Your Negro” is reflective of the times. Baldwin, one of Black America’s foremost voices on race relations in the 1960s to the point he’s been lionized for all time is made …
Mr. Dalvin Says Jodeci Biopic Is Next
Now that New Edition has enjoyed the biopic treatment with a resurgence of interest in the group that followed, it appears another 90’s R&B band will get their just due. Mr. Dalvin confirmed that VH1 will air the Jodeci biopic …
Halle Berry And Samuel L. Jackson Join Oscar Presenters
Halle Berry and Samuel L. Jackson have been added to the list of presenters for the 89th annual Academy Awards later this month.Berry won the best actress Oscar for her role in Monster’s Ball while Jackson earned a best supporting …
Octavia Spencer Announces Plans To Become Hollywood Producer
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.
Hidden Figures Beats La La Land As Best Grossing Oscar Nominee
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.
HSM's Women Classic Wednesday WCW: Get The Scoop On Megscoop
Our Women Classic Wednesday (#WCW) goes to the very talented and versatile Megscoop. Learn how this actress/on-air personality is bringing back classy in her own unique way.
Lala Anthony Expands Production Deal With IVT America
La La Anthony has deepened her relationship with reality producer ITV America.
Weekend Recap: M. Night Shyamalan's "Split" Holds No. 1 In US Box Office.
M. Night Shyamalan's new thriller Split was the No. 1 movie this weekend at the US box office. It extends its streak to three straight weeks at No. 1, dating back to its debut on January 20.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: The Best New Films to Watch this February
f you’ve ever seen or read an August Wilson play, you know that writing is how the late playwright processed the world around him – a magnificently black world filled with funk and nuance in which language plays a central …
Watch The First Look At ‘Girl’s Trip’
Jada Pinkett and Queen Latifah team up for movie based around Essence Festival
Ben Affleck Steps Away From Directing Solo Batman movie
Ben Affleck, who was set to star in and direct a planned solo Batman movie for Warner Bros., has decided not to helm the project after all, though he remains committed to reprise his role as the Dark Knight.
