Singleton is revered in the Black community as a great storyteller and an entertainment icon. His career and life ended earlier than fans and family expected but the weight of his work will hold heavy forever. He died Monday, 11 days after suffering a stroke. ... read more »

Despite the biggest upset of the night, the award of “Green Book” winning Best Picture at the 2019 Academy Awards and earning a collective gasp of utter shock inside the press room filled with journalists from around the world, the 91st Academy Awards brought the Blackness and with it, the crowning of a new, thespian queen — Regina King.  #OscarsSoBlack? Yes, we’re blessed. ... read more »

In 2018, the stories told, talent-on-view, compelling characters, emotions expressed, and genres stretched were just amazing. It was more than enough to make viewers track films from the theaters to streaming services. Or vice versa. ... read more / view gallery »

Kam’s Annual Assessment of the Best in Black Cinema ... read more »

Ben Vereen is bringing his legendary performance to the Catalina Theater on August 10th. The fact that Ben Vereen, who has remained a musical icon after all these years, is not a surprise to his legion of fans. ... read more »

Weekly previews that make choosing a film fun. ... read more »

Not bad for a mad-at-the-world punk rocker and a white hip-hop artist whose very charm is her underdog status. ... read more »

Among his numerous and distinguished awards, Jones has received the National Medal of Arts, The John F. Kennedy Center Honor and most recently in 2011, The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presented him with an honorary Oscar. ... read more / view gallery »

Ayuko Babu talks about the movies featured in the 2017 Pan African Film Festival. Host: Brandon I. Brooks ... read more / watch video »

Viola Davis Lays Down The Law in ‘Custody’ ... read more »

Actress Lynn Whitfield expresses her appreciation for the efforts of the NAACP. Host: Brandon I. Brooks ... read more / watch video »

Who needs Lifetime? Go to the Pan African Film Festival, the place for Urban Love stories and drama just how we like it. ... read more »

SAG Committee Chair & Actress JoBeth Williams Explains SAG Voting and Nominations Process. Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson ... read more / watch video »

It's a perfect time to reflect on the most inspiring films, performances and artistic achievements of this last year ... read more »

The academy says its invitees are 46 percent female, 41 percent minority and represent 59 countries. ... read more »