Priscilla Shirer stars in new faith-based film ‘Overcomer’
July 18, 2019
In the new faith-based film “Overcomer” the issues of faith take center stage.
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Freeform supports Halle Bailey’s Ariel casting amid backlash
July 11, 2019
A Disney-owned cable network has taken aim at critics who disagreed with the decision to cast Halle Bailey as Ariel in the upcoming adaption of “The Little Mermaid.”
Freeform posted an open letter on Sunday in support of Bailey after some on social media used the hashtag (hash) NotMyAriel to object to a black woman portraying the red-headed mermaid princess of the animated film. But the network says “Danish mermaids can be black because Danish (asterisk)people(asterisk) can be black.”
Beyoncé to drop new original song from ‘The Lion King’
July 11, 2019
Beyoncé is dropping a new original song from Disney’s live-action “Lion King.”
The song, “Spirit,” will be released later Tuesday and should get a push for Academy Award consideration.
A news release says the song comes at a pivotal moment for Nala, the character voiced by Beyoncé, in the film that comes out on July 18. She also co-wrote the song.
FILM REVIEW: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
July 11, 2019
When she helped school her white editors on the power of her works and viewpoints on African American culture and experiences, she faced the same challenge that many African Americans encounter when dealing with their white counterparts in business, education, politics, etc. Resistance. As she recounts her experiences, Morrison is poised, resolved and reflective. Somewhat akin to an intelligent philosopher or an academic who patiently teaches a class of inquisitive but slow-learning freshmen.
Classic film “Cooley High” set to screen July 8th
July 4, 2019
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will feature a special screening of the classic film “Cooley High”, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The screening will be hosted by Robert Townsend with special guests Michael Schults and Lawerence Hilton.
Film Review: “The Last Whistle”
July 4, 2019
“The Last Whistle” is labor of love, and a touching one at that.
Cuba Gooding Jr.’s Request to Toss Groping Case is Denied
June 26, 2019
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge rejected Cuba Gooding Jr.’s bid to throw out his New York City groping case so he can continue working, saying Wednesday that she needed time to review written arguments and didn’t want to make a rash decision. Judge Keisha Espinal said she wouldn’t rule on the actor’s request to dismiss the misdemeanor case until Aug. 14, dashing his and his lawyers’ hopes of swiftly scotching 2-week-old charges that he grabbed a woman’s breast at a Manhattan bar, which he denies. The Oscar-winning “Jerry Maguire” star’s upcoming film projects could be in jeopardy if the
Jasmin Brown Is Funny Enough For Kevin Hart! Hosts ‘Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud’ On Bounce TV
June 19, 2019
Jasmin Brown is pretty. Jasmin Brown is determined. Jasmin Brown is fascinating enough to garner one million followers on Instagram (Jasmin Brown ), but the really cool thing about Ms. Brown is that she’s funny enough to be employed by comedy impresario, Kevin Hart which means that sis is hella-funny!
Television and Film Producer Datari Turner Reflects on His Journey
June 13, 2019
Turner Reaches New Heights As He Heads To the 23rd Annual American Black Film Festival
Fresh, Young, Black Comedy Series Premieres in Hollywood
June 13, 2019
Á La Carte, a new dramedy
created, written, and directed by Black Millennials debuts a pilot episode to friends, family, and like-minded innovators.
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WATCH: Taraji P. Henson on Mental Health before the Congressional Black Caucus
June 12, 2019
Taraji P. Henson opening statement before the Congressional Black Caucus Emergency Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health: “We, in the African American community, we don’t deal with mental health issues. We don’t even talk about it. We’ve been taught to pray our problems away.” Watch full video here: https://cs.pn/2WwSAub
Own: Oprah Winfrey Network to Air Primetime Special
June 7, 2019
The theme for the 2019 Gala is A Journey to the Pride Lands, based on the upcoming Walt Disney feature, “THE LION KING.” Emmy-winning actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish will serve as the Gala’s master of ceremonies. TV personality and best-selling author Star Jones returns as the Gala’s celebrity auctioneer for the third year. Presenters include Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis and author Shaka Senghor.
Kam Williams, prolific film and literary critic, dies
June 6, 2019
A resident of Princeton, N.J., Williams published nearly 10,000 articles and reviews before he passed away.