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Queen Latifah will serve as emcee 30 years after she first co-hosted the award show in 1995. “I am so excited to return to the American Music Awards stage to host this year,” said Latifah in a statement. “It’s been an incredible year for music and there is no better place to celebrate than in […]
Coachella 2025’s opening weekend was a powerful celebration of Black artistry and musical excellence. Headliner Travis Scott delivered a high-energy set backed by Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 and Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South. Megan Thee Stallion electrified the stage with surprise appearances from Ciara, Victoria Monét, and Queen Latifah. DJ Mustard […]
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated Black talent with historic wins and unforgettable performances. While few Oscars were awarded to Black entertainers, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah made a lasting impact on stage. Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, […]
This week highlights Black excellence across music, film, and sports. Usher will deliver the keynote speech at Emory University’s 180th Commencement and receive an honorary doctorate. Meanwhile, Zendaya joins the cast of Shrek 5, set for a 2026 release. At the 2025 Academy Awards, Queen Latifah will honor the late Quincy Jones, celebrating his legendary […]
President Joe Biden awarded the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts to 20 notable artists, including Missy Elliott (artist and producer), Queen Latifah (artist and actress), Spike Lee (filmmaker), and Carrie Mae Weems (visual artist), during a private White House ceremony on Monday, October 21, 2024. These artists are recognized for their significant contributions […]
Queen Latifah and her Flavor Unit Entertainment partner, Shakim Compere, are set to produce a biopic exploring her life and career. This film marks the first project in a collaboration with Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Jesse Collins Entertainment to create a series of biopics highlighting influential hip-hop artists. In a joint statement, Queen Latifah […]
The 55th NAACP Image Awards, a celebration of Black excellence in music, television, and film, took place on Saturday, March 16th, with Queen Latifah hosting the event. The awards show honors achievements across 90 categories with top honors going to Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Quinta Brunson, The Color Purple, and Usher. Special awards were presented […]
A roundup of recent good news from the Black entertainment and sports community: 1. Queen Latifah is set to host the 55th NAACP Image Awards for the second consecutive time, with special honors going to Amanda Gorman and June Ambrose. 2. LeBron James is expanding his portfolio with three new documentaries on the History Channel, […]
The 55th NAACP Image Awards, hosted by Queen Latifah, will celebrate notable achievements in the entertainment industry on March 16, 2024, airing live on BET and CBS. This year, the GRAMMY®-nominated group New Edition will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of previous inductees like Eddie Murphy and […]
Queen Latifah is back to hosting duties for the next NAACP Image Awards. Latifah last hosted the ceremony in 2023, when Angela Bassett took home Entertainer of the Year. At this year’s ceremony. Amanda Gorman will be presented with the Chairman’s Award, bestowed in recognition of individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use their […]
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