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Smithsonian African American Museum Honors Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther Costume in New Exhibit
“Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures,” opens on March 24, 2023, and features the late actor’s iconic gear. Black Panther counts as the first superhero of African descent to appear in mainstream American comics, and the film is the first major cinematic production on the character.
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‘Crossroads’ sequel? Director on whether Britney Spears will revisit role
“Crossroads” starring Britney Spears is returning to theaters in celebration of the release of her new memoir “The Woman in Me,” but is a sequel also coming?
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How Hillary Clinton's 'Murphy Brown' cameo came to be
Even before a single word of the script for CBS's "Murphy Brown" revival was written, Diane English and Candice Bergen had an idea for a big-name guest star.
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Trailer for the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize Winning Musical "Hamilton" the film of the Original Broadway Production Has Arrived
Disney+ to Premiere Film Globally July 3, 2020
Last night, as part of the 2020 ESPYs airing on ESPN and ESPN2, Disney+ debuted the trailer for “Hamilton,” the filmed version of the original Broadway production, ahead of its global premiere on the streaming service on July 3, 2020.
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'This Is America': The Childish Gambino video explained
Donald Glover had quite the weekend. The actor, who has been riding high these days with both his series "Atlanta" and his role as young Lando Calrissian in the forthcoming "Solo: A Star Wars Story," both hosted "Saturday Night Live" and was the musical guest as his rap/R&B alter ego, Childish Gambino.
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Donald Trump is no longer part of SAG-AFTRA
He didn't want to be fired, so he quit. Former President Donald Trump on Thursday submitted his resignation from SAG-AFTRA, the union representing roughly 160,000 professionals, from actors and musicians to media professionals.
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Issa Rae Developing Remake Of ‘Set It Off’ And Fans Are Not Having It
Sometimes it’s best not to mess with the cinematic classics, which is why we’re giving Issa Rae the side-eye for taking on a remake of “Set It Off” as her next project.
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New Documentary ‘Boss’ Explores Black Business in America
The story of American entrepreneurship has largely left out the African-American experience.
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'The Harder They Fall's' sweet tribute to Chadwick Boseman
"The Harder They Fall" has a scene which honors the late Chadwick Boseman.
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'Red Notice' is now Netflix's most watched movie of all time
Dwayne Johnson has reason to break out his Teremana and end 2021 with a toast.
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‘Talent is global; opportunity is not’: Ghana becomes heart of one of Super Bowl’s biggest commercials - how?
No sooner had Usher delivered the final “Yeah!” of his Super Bowl LVIII half-time show, when the millions watching worldwide were transported from the cacophony of Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to the quiet of a child’s bedroom in Ghana’s capital Accra.
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‘Stay Close’: PBS Film Highlights Olympian Keeth Smart’s Rare Success as Black Man in Sport of Fencing
Keeth Smart became the first American to reach No. 1 in the world in saber fencing and later won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. That he was black made it all the more compelling.
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Alec Baldwin says he's going to interview Woody Allen on Instagram Live
Alec Baldwin has announced that he will be interviewing controversial filmmaker Woody Allen.
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LA’s Historic Stilt Homes - As Seen In ‘Heat’
During the 1950s and ‘60s, about 1,500 stilt homes, designed to take advantage of hilly lots otherwise deemed “unbuildable,” were built in California. Seemingly gravity-defying, these homes were built on supporting stilts over which the home seems to float. One of the stilt homes was used as a shooting location for Michael Mann’s crime drama Heat, starring Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino.
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How to keep your dog and other pets cool in the heat
Keeping cool in hot weather is challenging for humans. What about our pets?
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Celebrate Juneteenth With Captain Zero: Into the Abyss An Animated Action Film
Virtual Film Screen Raises Awareness About Mental Illness in Black Community
Captain Zero: Into The Abyss is a coming of age film that explores the psyche of Xerxes Hughes, a teenager whose double life as a superhero and struggles with depression are causing him to experience blackouts. Lamard Cher-Aime, a finalist winner in the 2021 Ida B. Wells Fund competition, will debut his virtual animated action film on Juneteenth (June 19) from 7:30 p.m EST/4:30 pm PST. Admission is free.
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John Legend's EGOT win makes history
John Legend made history twice over the weekend. The singer-actor won an Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, along with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for producing the best variety special winner, "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert."
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Ryan Phillippe is ‘thankful for the freedom that comes with breaking addictions’ as he celebrates sobriety milestone
Ryan Phillippe is on a sobriety journey, and is celebrating a major milestone.
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The UK's biggest left-wing party is mired in an antisemitism crisis
On Friday, Jewish families around the world will gather to celebrate Passover and recount the exodus from Egypt. But for many British Jews, an altogether more contemporaneous subject is also likely to be on the agenda at the festive meal.
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Stephen Amell, former ‘Arrow’ star, speaks out against SAG-AFTRA strike
Stephen Amell says that while he supports the SAG-AFTRA union, he is not supportive of the current strike.
