By Danielle Young | BET Sheeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit! Isiah Whitlock Jr., the scene-stealing character actor best known for playing the corrupt state senator Clay Davis on HBO’s “The Wire,” died on Dec. 30 at 71 after a short illness, as confirmed by his manager Brian...
Aivin Ailey Dance Company An accomplished actor, dancer, and choreographer, Carmen de Lavallade amassed more than six decades of professional experience in the arts over the course of her life. Her boundless artistry, wisdom, and presence inspired generations of...
By Nathan Lately | Essence Looks like the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce saved the best for last. On December 16, actor Courtney B. Vance was honored with the 2,831st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the year’s final ceremony. Vance, who received the star in the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77k26zZl1is 'The Wild Robot' star Lupita Nyong'o and writer-director Chris Sanders play "What's in the Box?" with IMDb. As the pair pull out memory-sparking items from their most notable credits, they reflect on their favorite memories...
By Carolyn Giardina | Variety Steve McQueen — director of best picture Oscar winner “12 Years a Slave” and upcoming “Blitz” — will receive the Outstanding Director Award at the 32nd EnergaCamerimage international cinematography film festival in Torun, Poland. “Steve...
Tomas Kassahun | Blavity 50 Cent has officially launched G-Unit Studios, his latest media venture, in Shreveport, Louisiana. The Grammy-winning artist said in a statement that the newest addition is an expansion of his G-Unit Film & Television company and part of...
By Anthony D'Alessandro | Deadline Courtney D. Armstrong has been elevated to Paramount Pictures Chief Operating Officer for the studio. He fills the position left by Andrew Gumpert, who exited Paramount in February 2023. We understand it was always part of the...
by Joe Otterson | Variety Muhammad Ali will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Variety has learned exclusively. Ali will be inducted during the Hall of Fame ceremony taking place on April 5 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He...
By Tom Tapp | Deadline The Producers Guild of America announced that Charles D. King will be honored with the 2024 Milestone Award, citing “his immeasurable contribution to the film industry.” King will accept the award at the 35th Annual Producers Guild Awards on...
Angelique Jackson | Variety Tyler Perry has formalized a new creative partnership with Netflix to write, direct and produce feature films under a multi-year, first-look deal. The pact spans eight pictures over four years. Perry already has five films under his belt at...
"Alfred's Cinema". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-09-19. I’m deeply saddened to inform you on Ms. Pearl Bowser’s return to the earth… Pearl Bowser became an ancestor on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. She is remembered by her daughter, Gillian Bowser. Asè (1931-2023)...
Wilson Morales | BFTV The Venice Film Festival revealed the lineup for its 80th edition Tuesday morning, and its Official Competition featured works by five women filmmakers, including Ava DuVernay, who makes history as the first African American woman in...