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Ava DuVernay Delivers Powerful Speech About Prison Reform at 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards
Awards season is officially in full swing! Even though the 2020 Golden Globes kicked things off this year, the celebration is still going strong as the entertainment industry honors the best of the best in television and film.And that’s exactly what tonight is all about at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards.Hollywood’s latest and greatest arrived at the annual ceremony […]
Continue reading‘When They See Us’ Actor Says Artistic License Should be Expected
Chris Jackson — one of the actors in Ava DuVernay’s new series about the Central Park 5 — says it’s up to viewers to decide how accurately they portrayed real people …but most importantly, he wants viewers to be inspired.Chris was out in NYC Wednesday when we asked him why he wanted to be a […]
Continue readingCentral Park 5 Investigator Linda Fairstein Being Forced Out of Nonprofit Org
Linda Fairstein, a key figure in the wrongful prosecution of the Central Park 5, is facing a new backlash — the nonprofit organization she worked on for nearly 20 years wants her canceled …TMZ has learned.Ever since Ava DuVernay’s Netflix series, “When They See Us” debuted over the weekend, Fairstein has been feeling the heat.She […]
Continue readingFab 5 Freddy Says ‘Evil’ Central Park 5 Investigator Needs to Apologize
Fab 5 Freddy says Linda Fairstein was “evil” to the Central Park 5, and until she says sorry for her misdeeds …she deserves every bit of backlash she’s getting.We got the hip-hop legend outside a West Hollywood cafe, and asked about Ava DuVernay’s new Netflix series about the case, “When They See Us.” As a native New Yorker, […]
Continue readingMoonlight Director Barry Jenkins Working on Film About Legendary Dancer Alvin Ailey
Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins has his next project lined up.Jenkins, who directed Moonlight, is working on a feature film about the life and career of choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The film, which is untitled, will also have the assistance of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which controls the rights […]
Continue readingCicely Tyson, 93, Wows as She Makes History to Become First Black Woman to Win Honorary Oscar
Cicely Tyson capped her legendary career in Hollywood on Sunday when she took home an honorary Oscar.Just a month before she turns 94, Tyson wowed in a metallic dress with shiny gloves and chic chin-length hair as she became the first black woman to receive an honorary statuette from the Academy.The iconic performer — who […]
Continue readingStars Celebrate the Beginning of Award Season in Style at the Governors Awards
Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in La on Sunday night to celebrate the start of award season at the 10th annual Governors Awards.The ceremony, which was hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, was attended by celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom […]
Continue readingIssa Rae’s Favorite Piece of Advice Is, “Don’t Be Afraid to Be a B*tch” – Girl, Preach!
Issa Rae is the star and showrunner of HBO’s Insecure, and in addition to her undeniable talent, she can thank her fierce drive and attitude for her skyrocketing career.The 33-year-old badass stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Thursday to promote the new episodes of her show, which is currently on its third […]
Continue readingThe Cannes Film Festival Is Just Getting Started, but It’s Already Oozing With Glamour
The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off on Tuesday, and we’ve already been treated to some seriously star-studded moments.Lupita Nyong’o made a glamorous appearance on the red carpet, while Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem looked so in love at the premiere of their film Everybody Knows.Kristen Stewart also touched down in the South […]
Continue readingAva DuVernay Debuts Sade’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Original Song
When Ava DuVernay approached Sade to create an original song for A Wrinkle In Time, she got the shock of her life.Sade said “yes.”That song, “Flower of the Universe,” is now in full bloom.DuVernay shared the new track at midnight.“A late-night treat for all you Flowers (sic) of the Universe.My thanks to No I.D.And thank […]
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