By Andrew DaltonAP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pedro Pascal and Melanie Lynskey are up for two of the most coveted Emmy Awards on Jan. 15, but both are […]
Category: TV and Film
Finding new dimensions, sisterhood, and healing in ‘The Color Purple’
By Lindsey BahrAP Film Writer It’s not a secret that Fantasia Barrino did not want to play Celie again. The “American Idol” winner hadn’t had the best time doing “The […]
Byron Allen makes a $3.5 billion bid to acquire BET Media Group, cementing legacy in Black media ownership
By Ebony JJ CurrySenior ReporterNew Pittsburgh Courier Making a bold move that underscores the importance of Black ownership in media, Byron Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media […]
Taraji P. Henson’s candid revelation sparks industry support for equal pay
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — In a recent SiriusXM interview with Gayle King, iconic actress Taraji P. Henson bravely addressed the pervasive issue of […]
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre highlights president’s commitment to Black community in exclusive interview
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia (NNPA NEWSWIRE) — In an exclusive telephone interview, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre underscored President Biden’s unwavering commitment to addressing the […]
Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher dies at 61
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Renowned actor Andre Braugher, celebrated for his compelling performances in iconic television series such as “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Homicide: Life on the Street,” has died […]
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
By The Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Tiffany Haddish was arrested Nov. 24 on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said. The actor and comedian was detained […]
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company pushes for diversity and inclusion within the organization
By Shaela Foster, Special to the AFRO Following the pandemic, the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) has attempted to diversify their organization. CSC is a classical theater company based in Baltimore. […]
‘Nope’ star Keke Palmer alleges physical abuse by ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson, court documents say
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Nope” star Keke Palmer alleges in civil court documents that she suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, […]
Taraji P. Henson honors late father, Boris L. Henson, with mental health awareness foundation
By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO The Planet Word Museum in Washington, D.C. was transformed into a juke joint on Oct. 30 as the Boris L. Henson Foundation’s (BLHF) […]
Black community responds to the death of Richard Roundtree, cultural icon and hero
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO News of film and stage icon Richard Roundtree’s death sent a ripple of grief around the world as fans and loved ones […]
March on Washington Film Festival presents “Pulpits, Protest and Power: The Live Event”
By Re’Jon Jones, Special to the AFRO In the heart of the nation’s capital, where history has often been made and echoes of the civil rights movement still resonate, an […]