“We Grown Now” written and directed by Minhal Baig emerges as a cinematic rarity, defying Hollywood norms by presenting African American characters as intricately nuanced and relatedly ordinary individuals amidst a landscape typically dominated by violent narratives and stereotypical portrayals.
The 76th Annual Writers Guild Awards welcomed several Black nominees, presenters, and guests. In addition to paying homage to exemplary writing in film and television, the WGA Awards also gives accolades for composition in new media, broadcast and digital news, and promotional categories.
Actress Jurnee Smollett stars in the coming-of-age film ‘We Grown Now.’
Lattaker Johnson says in the future she would like to see more creator-driven content with less network involvement because there is a lot of new content audiences do not see due to corporate fears of investing in original ideas.
Presented by CBG Arts & White Hall Arts Academy, on Saturday, April 13th, guests filled the Hudson Theatre Coffee Shop in Hollywood to enjoy writer and director Brandon Rainey’s (B Rainey Productions) latest production, Love Game. This urban stage play was written by Rainey, production managed by Howard University Alumni Jonathan Lucas, and featured a very talented cast.
“Flowers for My Father,” the debut independent documentary film directed by Jermaine A. Davis, takes audiences on an intimate journey offering a poignant and insightful exploration of Black fatherhood in the heart of Los Angeles.
AXS TV and Spectrum continue their partnership on the successful “AXS TV Band Together For Music Education” initiative, awarding 10 more $10,000 grants to music education programs across the country.
A Noise Within continues its commitment to August Wilson’s ‘American Century Cycle’ by staging ‘King Hedley II,’ the second to the last play in the series by the prolific playwright
Like Marty in “The Neighborhood,” Spears’ character “Juicy” in “Fat Ham” is also having a coming-of-age moment. In the original Shakespearean work, Hamlet is addressed by his dead father’s ghost to avenge his murder at a wedding banquet.
He says the secret to managing the expectations of his clients during those daunting periods is transparency, clarity, and trust. Dobbins feels those elements are key to displaying integrity to his clients.
WASHINGTON INFORMER — These five artists had a lot of stories to tell, primarily based on relationships. Audiences heard about finding true love, breakups, and relationship payback. Those themes were mixed in with songs about support with self-awareness, and staying true to the country genre, a few about drinking.
Shayla Cowan is the former chief of staff for Will Packer Media and some of her screen credits include “Beast,” “The Photograph,” “What Men Want,” “Girls Trip,” and the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
“The Forgotten Ones” by Tracii McGregor focuses on one man’s 40-year battle with homelessness on the mean streets of Hollywood.
True to its then reputation as one of the wildest Black events of the year, Williams says there were women raising their shirts up, some individuals were walking around with reptiles, and others were having sex in public places.
Motown singer Martha Reeves received the 2,776th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, March 27. Motown stars Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder were on hand for the ceremony, which took place at 7008 Hollywood Blvd.