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WGN America Released Key Art for Season 2 of Hit series “Underground”

    WGN America released key art for its critically acclaimed hit series “Underground” ahead of the thrilling second season premiere, returning Wednesday March 8, 2017 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.  The release of the images coincides with the series’ participation at aTVfest where “Underground” is being honored today with the festival’s annual prestigious CAST AWARD for outstanding contributions to the

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Essence & Paley Center Celebrate 10th Anniversary of BWIH with Creative Exhibit

Essence and the Paley Center for Media celebrate Black History Month featuring “The Power of Our Presence – An Exhibition Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards.” The exhibit will commemorate the 10th anniversary of Essence’s esteemed Black Women in Hollywood Awards—the annual Oscar-week luncheon at the forefront of spotlighting Hollywood’s

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Denzel Washington, Issa Rae and F. Gary Gray Honorees at ABFF Gala

Actress Issa Rae (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images) Without question, 2016 was a stellar year for African Americans in the entertainment industry.  Wouldn’t you agree? From outstanding performances in television and feature films, directors, producers, and writers producing some of the most creative content, there’s a lot to celebrate. In partnership with BET Networks, TheAmerican Black

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Whoa Baby: Pharrell Williams and Wife Helen Welcome Tripletts!

Whoa Baby!  Pharrell Williams had just announced not one, not two but three new babies with his wife! The “Happy” singer and his wife, Helen Lasichanh, welcomed triplets in early January, Williams’ rep confirmed to Vanity Fair. The couple have not shared any additional details on the gender or names of their babies at this time. Lasichanh,

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SAG Awards Surprises: Fences, Hidden Figures and Moonlight

  Sunday, the outstanding film Hidden Figures earned the highest honor at the 2017 Screen Actors Guild Awards. In an emotional speech Taraji P. Henson tells the world, “These women, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson are hidden figures no more! The ceremony was a bright night filled with finest Black actors in the industry promoting inclusion.

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2017 Black Women in Hollywood Honors Janelle Monáe, Issa Rae, Aja Naomi King and Yara Shahidi

  In an announcement today, Essence, the preeminent brand for African-American women, will commemorate the 10th anniversary of its esteemed “Black Women in Hollywood Awards”—the annual event leading up to the Academy Awards ceremony, is an Oscar week celebration at the forefront of spotlighting Hollywood’s most creative and accomplished visionaries. Shifting from a daytime luncheon to

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