Entertainment

Gabrielle Union knows first hand how easy it is to develop a “mean-girl” attitude in an industry that doesn’t cater to African American women. The actress has starred in everything from dramedies like “Bring It On” to action films like “Bad Boys II.” But in Sunday’s (June 23) episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter,” the actress […]

Entertainment

The list of nominees for the 3rd Annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards were recently announced. And guess who is not on the list? Everyone but ‘Scandal.’ But among those complimented, Don Cheadle, Regina King, Angela Bassett, Alfre Woodard, and RuPaul. So why didn’t fan favorite and beloved cult series “Scandal” make the nominations? Well, it […]

Entertainment

Essence will honor Hollywood heavyweights Oprah Winfrey, Alfre Woodard and Gabrielle Union in a ceremony next month. The sixth annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon will recognize women in the film industry on February 21, 2013. The popular magazine will present media mogul Oprah Winfrey with the Power Award while honoring Alfre Woodard with the […]

TV & Film

Wednesday morning in Los Angeles the Screen Actors Guild announced the nominations for the upcoming SAG Awards. Among the nominees are actors Alfre Woodard and Denzel Washington for their performances on television and in film. Woodard’s nomination came for her role in the TV movie version of “Steel Magnolias,” in which she played Ouiser, a […]