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Oscar-winning composer Kris Bowers has been nominated for Best Original Score at the 2025 Academy Awards for his work on The Wild Robot, his first animated feature. The film’s emotional depth and visually stunning storytelling inspired Bowers to craft a moving and intricate musical narrative, reflecting themes of connection and parenthood. Bowers, known for King […]
Oprah Winfrey, who turns 71 today, has portrayed several influential historical women throughout her acting career. In the 1999 animated film Our Friend, Martin, she voiced Coretta Scott King, bringing warmth to the role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s wife. In The Butler (2013), she played Gloria Gaines, a fictional character inspired by Helene […]
Questlove’s documentary Ladies and Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music is a celebration of Saturday Night Live’s five decades of iconic live musical performances. The film, premiering Monday, dives deep into the music and behind-the-scenes stories of the show, blending legendary performances with insider anecdotes. Here are eight standout revelations: Eddie Murphy’s Reluctance for […]
Look forward to this exciting lineup of Black-led films spanning genres from comedy to horror, animation, and biopics. These must-see releases promise engaging stories and stellar performances. “One of Them Days” (Jan 17) A buddy comedy starring Keke Palmer and SZA as best friends Dreux and Alyssa scrambling to avoid eviction after a financial mishap […]
Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” offers a compelling prequel to the iconic story, delving into the origin of Mufasa. Aaron Pierre steps into the role with reverence for the late James Earl Jones, channeling his nerves to depict the lion’s transformative journey from orphan to leader. The story, told by Rafiki to Simba’s daughter Kiara, […]
The 2025 Golden Globe nominations highlight an impressive roster of Black talent, showcasing the power and depth of storytelling across film and television. Zendaya earned a nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in Challengers, while Denzel Washington is nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion […]
Denzel Washington is retiring after his next few projects, he said in a recent interview. He is currently on a promo run for his role in Gladiator II, which releases in theaters this month. The Academy Award-winning actor said on the Australian version of the TODAY show that he has a few more roles left before he withdraws from the […]
Idris Elba is working to transform Africa’s entertainment industry by building modern film studios, beginning in Zanzibar, Tanzania. This vision emerged after discussions with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the World Economic Forum. The Zanzibar government has already allocated nearly 200 acres for the first studio, which Elba hopes will serve as a foundation […]
Toni Vaz, the pioneering actress, stunt performer, and founder of the NAACP Image Awards, passed away on October 4, 2024, at the age of 101 in Woodland Hills, California. Vaz, who broke barriers in Hollywood, was known for her daring stunt work, doubling for legendary actors such as Cicely Tyson, Eartha Kitt, and Juanita Moore. […]
In a statement from his son, Kelly Christoph er “K.C.” Amos. John Amos, star of Good Times, Roots, and Coming To America died of natural causes in Los Angeles. Amos died on Aug. 21 at the age of 84, the news was made public on Tuesday (Oct. 1) . “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with […]
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