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Here we go again… President-elect Donald J. Trump has been named TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year for the second time. He joins former presidents like Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton for the double honor. Unsurprisingly, Black Twitter isn’t really feeling it. Read more…
As 2024 comes to an end, Hollywood is gearing up for the marathon run that is awards season. On Monday, the nominees for the 82nd Golden Globes were announced, and some of our favorite Black stars were recognized. Read more…
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As “Wicked,” starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, continues to fly to the top of the box office, there’s a lot of positive chatter about the film and their respective characters. But there’s one element of their dynamic that keeps getting overlooked that it’s time for us to talk about. — Shanelle Genai Read more…
If you’re looking for a voice that’s reminiscent of the jazz and soul artists of the past—look no further than singer Ledisi. After her third studio album in 2007 brought her not one but two Grammy nominations, the New Orleans-born, Oakland-bred singer was thrust into the spotlight and subsequently, into the hearts of… Read more…
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Cynthia Erivo, the Tony Award-winning actress, is having quite the moment, receiving significant praise as the rollout of Wicked continues, and she perhaps has received the greatest compliments and support from her long-rumored partner, Lena Waithe. The TV creator, actress and writer took to social media with posts… Read more…
Are Cynthia Erivo, Lena Waithe A Couple? Here’s The Tea Read More »
With the surprise release of his new album, “GNX,” Kendrick Lamar delivered an early holiday gift to fans on Friday. With the Drake feud firmly behind him, it looks like the “Not Like Us” Grammy nominee is already picking his next crop of targets. On the track “Wacced Out Murals,” he has a very specific
“Wicked’s” huge box office success has made the film a bonafide phenomenon. The movie currently has a worldwide gross of $162 million and is receiving awards buzz for its two stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Producers previously announced they will be submitting Cynthia Erivo as lead actress and Ariana Grande… Read more…
“Glicked” — the simultaneous release of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” — was likely to usher fans of both franchises to cinemas. But just how profoundly both films dominated the box office this past weekend demonstrates the power of Black-led Hollywood tentpole films. Read more…
Damn! Black-Lead Actors Dominated the Weekend Box Office And Broke All Kinds of Records Read More »
In the lead up to “Wicked: Part One’s” release, the film’s stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, have traveled the world promoting the movie. The close bond they developed during the film’s production has been evident in the overabundance of affection they’ve shown each other during the “Wicked” press tour. Read more…
If you’re looking for a voice that’s reminiscent of the jazz and soul artists of the past—look no further than singer Ledisi. Read more…
The Evolution of Ledisi Read More »
