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December 17, 2011
The Deep South drama “The Help” cleaned up with four nominations Wednesday for the Screen Actors Guild Awards, among them honors for Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer. The adaptation of the best-selling novel also was nominated for best ensemble cast…
December 17, 2011
Without a doubt, Kim Wayans is one of the funniest actresses and comics out there. And even at 50, she’s still throwing heads back in laughter. For over 25 years, she’s played her part in the film industry and contributed to the growth of black comedy.
December 17, 2011
The 21st Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards were a blast Monday night, especially because “Pariah” director Dee Rees took home the coveted Breakthrough Director award.
December 11, 2011
Because it’s the Holiday Season, I made the conscious decision to try and be nicer about a lot of people and things that I’m usually pretty snarky about. In any season in which the phrase “Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward Men” is uttered, at least once, you should at least give the “goodwill” thing a shot.
December 11, 2011
Several weeks ago, Tyler Perry penned the following letter to his fans from his website in response to the multitude of angry emails regarding him choosing reality show star Kim Kardashian for his new movie.
December 11, 2011
“There’s no better way for TV One to say Happy New Year to our viewers than with new episodes of ‘Unsung,'” said TV One Executive Vice President of Original Programming Toni Judkins. “We are honored that ‘Unsung’ has become a beloved classic.”
December 11, 2011
Bill Clinton said that he has been a fan since the age of 15 or 16 when he bought his first Rollins LP and played it until it was worn out. “His music can bend your mind, it can break your heart, and it can make you laugh out loud, he has done things with improvisation that really no one has ever done.”
December 11, 2011
“The funny thing about genocide, you never know who’s knocking.” That chilling voiceover just past the opening credits sets the tone for “Kinyarwanda,” a moving series of vignettes revisiting the 1994 Rwandan Civil War from the inside out.
December 2, 2011
It was clear that Michael Jackson’s doctor was going to get the maximum four-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter before the judge even finished speaking. In a nearly half-hour tongue lashing, Dr. Conrad Murray was denounced as a greedy, remorseless physician who committed a “horrific violation of trust”…
December 2, 2011
With an MFA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Alrick Brown is a filmmaker and teacher who has found his calling writing, directing and producing narrative films and documentaries focusing on social issues affecting the world at large.
February 25, 2021
By George Burrell In 2010, after interviewing 1600 CEOs, IBM concluded new thinking and redefining the status...
February 25, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Peniella Irakoze poses for a photo on campus during a break from her part-time job...
February 25, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Kanye West and Kim Karddashian (Editorial credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com) By Andrew Dalton...
February 25, 2021
The education nonprofit’s COVID-19 Emergency Tuition Fund distributed more than 1,500 grants. Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP),...
February 25, 2021
ABOVE PHOTO: Marsai Martin (Photo: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock) By Florence Anthony Here are some of...
February 25, 2021
All Signs: This week fiery Mars enters Gemini to stay until April 23. (That’s seven weeks!) Mars...
