Denzel Washington and Viola Davis Magically Cover Essence

We are so loving the December issue of Essence featuring two award-winning Hollywood powerhouses for its split-cover. After scoring Tony Awards for their performances in the Broadway revival of Fences, Denzel Washington and Viola Davis reunite for the on-screen adaptation of Fences—playwright August Wilson’s seminal work about family, friendship and the bitter sting of lost dreams. Can anyone say, “Oscar Buzz”? Cover […]

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Black Women Who Ran and Won

Black Women ran and won in 2016 at all levels of government and decisively shattered the glass ceiling on Tuesday night’s election, reflecting their true, 23 million strong voting power. Read more at EBONY  Here’s a brief rundown of Black women who came out winners in this week’s historical election. U.S. Senate California Kamala Harris is the two-term Attorney

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Octavia Spencer to Produce and Star as Madam C.J. Walker

Zero Gravity Management (Beasts of No Nation) has optioned A’Lelia Bundles’ bestselling biography On Her Own Ground, the story of legendary African American entrepreneur and philanthropist Madam C.J. Walker, to develop as a limited series.  Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is attached to star as Walker and also will produce the project, written by Nicole Asher

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Kamala Harris Makes History as 2nd Black Woman Elected to U.S. Senate

  Kamala Harris, California’s Attorney General, made history last night, becoming only the second black woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate. Harris, 52, defeated democrat Loretta Sanchez, entered the Senate race after Barbara Boxer announced her intention to retire. The Democrat became an early front-runner in a crowded primary field. While there are 20

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Interview/Movie Review: Cast of ALMOST CHRISTMAS Delivers Holiday Magic

      Culturally rich in tradition and immersed with a whole lot of heart and humor, ALMOST CHRISTMAS delivers the perfect holiday film. In his third feature film, writer-director David E. Talbert (BAGGAGE CLAIM and FIRST SUNDAY) tells the hearty story of beloved patriarch, Walter Myers (Danny Glover), a recent widower who invites his

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Love Jones The Musical on Tour with a Stop in L.A.

Love Jones The Musical, a stage adaptation of the critically acclaimed 1997 Love Jones film, is on tour nationally this Fall/ Winter. The stage production will boast an all-star cast of R&B music’s biggest names including Chrisette Michelle, Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius, MC Lyte, Raheem Devaughn and Dave Hollister who were all carefully selected to star in the must see musical event of

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Members of Black Hollywood Say, “Get up, SHOW UP, and Go Vote!”

NOV 2, 2016 (LOS ANGELES) – Members of Black Hollywood came together to launch a Public Service Announcement urging people of color to go out and vote on November 8th via the newly formed organization, Artistic Alliance For Justice (AAJ.) PSA producers Steven Jones (Brand Maverick Entertainment) & Kendrick Sampson (ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder) created the concept of

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Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and, “Babyface” Music Producers for THE NEW EDITION STORY

Along with a stellar cast, THE NEW EDITION STORY includes a collective of award-winning producers and directors including iconic music powerhouses James “Jimmy Jam” Harris, Terry Lewis and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Executive Producer Jesse Collins and award-winning director Chris Robinson. THE NEW EDITION STORY will air as a six hour, three night event on January 24, 25, and 26, 2017 at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. The

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ALMOST CHRISTMAS, Chocolate Style

In celebration of the release of Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated new holiday comedy, ALMOST CHRISTMAS, producer Will Packer and director David E. Talbert hosted an extravagant red carpet, advance screening on Wednesday, October 26th at Regal Atlantic Station,  in Atlanta. Star’s of the upcoming film came out dressed to impress, chocolate style!     ALMOST CHRISTMAS opens in theaters on

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