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NEW YORK (AP) — Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role in a TV series as “Julia,” has died. She was 84. Carroll’s daughter, Susan Kay, told The Associated Press her mother died Friday in Los Angeles of cancer. Carroll […]

Fans raved about Cynthia Erivo’s portrayal of Harriet Tubman when the trailer for the upcoming film hit the web a few days ago, but some critics are bashing the casting decision, since Erivo is of British descent.

The recastings continue for “Last Man Standing” as Tisha Campbell has been tapped to play Chuck Larabee’s (Jonathan Adams) wife Carol Larabee, TV Guide has confirmed. The TV veteran is taking over the role from Erika Alexander, who was unable to return to the series due to a scheduling conflict. “Last Man Standing” stars Tim Allen as Mike Baxter, […]

Nia Long says she has seen her share of gender discrimination when it comes to salary negotiations, and counts herself among the many victims of Hollywood’s gender pay gap. During a recent Hollywood Foreign Press Association event, she was asked whether or not things have changed in the film industry since the issue has been in […]

There’s already enough drama brewing on this season of Empire to last a lifetime, but a new rumor is claiming that the bad blood between Cookie…

Viola Davis made history on Sunday night as the first Black woman ever to win the Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series award for her…

The 67th Annual Emmy Awards were all the rage on Sunday evening as Hollywood’s A-list packed into the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles to…

Actress Lauren London and rapper Nipsey Hussle are likely not too happy with Hollywood photographers right about now. The couple was reportedly enjoying an afternoon…

Actress Lauren London and rapper Nipsey Hussle are likely not too happy with Hollywood photographers right about now. The couple was reportedly enjoying an afternoon…

Actress Sanaa Lathan has maintained a consistent presence on the Hollywood scene over the last decade or so with movies including Love & Basketball, Brown…

Actress Sanaa Lathan has maintained a consistent presence on the Hollywood scene over the last decade or so with movies including Love & Basketball, Brown…

Oh boy! The celebrity nude photo leak from the recent massive phone hack has expanded to include none other than Jilly From Philly. Yes, Jill Scott. Two nude snaps, allegedly of Scott, began making the rounds on Twitter Wednesday night, and the 42-year-old Grammy winner is trying to get out in front of the problem […]