LONDON (AP) — A lack of diversity in films and television is not just an American problem, according to actor Idris Elba. Hollywood’s Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is facing boycott calls and promising change after nominating an all-white roster of performers for the Oscars for the second year running. Elba, the London-born […]
Actress and producer Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media to express her disappointment
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has many of us wondering about her next major film role after “12 Years A Slave.” But, the star may have her sights…
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has many of us wondering about her next major film role after “12 Years A Slave.” But, the star may have her sights…
While it’s great to see Black actors and filmmakers being acknowledged with Academy Awards and other accolades (congratulations to Lupita Nyong’o and “12 Years A…
Black Twitter Reacts To Chelsea Handler’s ’12 Years A Slave’ Tweets Chelsea Handler got into some hot water last night after tweeting a plug for her…
At last night’s 2014 Academy Awards ceremony, many took notice of 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen clapping somewhat reluctantly for screenwriter John Ridley…
At last night’s 2014 Academy Awards ceremony, many took notice of 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen clapping somewhat reluctantly for screenwriter John Ridley…
At a recent luncheon celebrating the 2014 Oscar nominees, a group of A-list stars, directors, sound mixers and more gathered round a life-size model of…
Oscar nominations are out and like every year, some are deserved while others got snubbed. Listen to the audio player to hear Russ Parr‘s reaction to the nominees in each category. Keep Up With The Russ Parr Morning Show … LIKE Him On Facebook!
Whoa! Now this is big. The organization behind the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, (AMPAS), has put in place its first African American president, Cheryl Boone Isaacs. Boone Isaacs was elected by the board of governors to lead the Academy on Tuesday night, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Boone Isaacs, a […]
