Good News

Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer donated breathing monitors to hospitals in New York and Alabama.

In 2011, Viola Davis earned her first Oscar nomination playing Aibileen Clark in “The Help.” The film focused on domestic servants telling their stories of racism to a young, white author in 1963 Mississippi. Octavia Spencer won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Minny. Davis recently spoke out about the role and she now regrets […]

Entertainment

During her opening monologue on Saturday night’s episode of “SNL,” guest host Octavia Spencer cracked jokes about the constant mix-ups surrounding Black films.

Entertainment

Hidden Figures took home the award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture at the SAG Awards on Sunday.

Nation

Announcements broke from normal tradition as the names were announced via live feed broadcasted on the morning news shows such as "Good Morning America." Announcers of color included Gabby Sidibe, Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard.

The historical drama, Hidden Figures, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae beat out Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to win the week’s box office with $22.8 million to Rogue One’s $22.1 million.

Entertainment

Many celebrities, who in general tend to be more liberal, and who came out en masse for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, shared their thoughts on social media this morning.

Politics

A week after FBI Director James Comey launched a probe related to a new batch of emails found on presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton’s private server, he’s now saying that she will not face any charges.