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How Sidney Poitier's Screen Life, Civil Rights Intertwined

One of the most fascinating aspects of Sidney Poitier’s career was his political and racial symbolism and how, in many…
by Aram Goudsouzian
01.08.22
Oscar-Winner Regina King Places Her Handprints And Footprints In Cement TCL Chinese Theatre

Regina King Honored At Historic TCL Chinese Theater

Visionary Regina King was recently honored at Hollywood’s historic TCL Chinese Theater.
by NewsOne Staff
10.30.21

Asjha Cooper Addresses Colorism in Hollywood

Being Black, particularly dark skinned, in Hollywood is a battle that many actors/actresses are still trying to figure out how…
by Samjah Iman
10.28.21
Woman Using Computer By Movie Camera Against White Background

Scholarship Contest Launched For Aspiring HBCU Filmmakers

HBCU alumna Agnes Moss is on a mission to increase representation in the film industry through a scholarship competition.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
The 74th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room

Celebrating Sidney Poitier On His 94th Birthday

The icon is 94 today.
by D.L. Chandler
09.29.21
CICELY TYSON

Cicely Tyson Fully Portrayed Beauty Of Black Women

Throughout her trailblazing career, Cicely Tyson exemplified that the road to freedom and authenticity begins and remains with choosing oneself.
by Charise Frazier
09.29.21
12 items"Mangrove" - Opening Film & European Premiere - 64th BFI London Film Festival

Letitia Wright Responds To Anti-Vaxxer Accusations

The "Black Panther" actress is one of many Black public figures who are openly questioning the safety and effectiveness of…
by Charise Frazier
10.04.21
2020 13th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon - Red Carpet

Marsai Martin Creating Series About Influential Black Women

Marsai Martin is developing a new series about influential Black women.
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21
2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards - Arrivals

Legendary Actress Cicely Tyson To Release Memoir

Legendary actress Cicely Tyson will release a memoir in 2021.
by NewsOne Staff
10.02.21
BET Presents The 51st NAACP Image Awards - Red Carpet

Michael B. Jordan Leads #ChangeHollywood Initiative

Michael B. Jordan has teamed up with Color of Change to launch an initiative designed to combat racism in the…
by NewsOne Staff
10.01.21
2019 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

Black Actors Want Hollywood To Divest From Police

They detail everything in a letter called Hollywood 4 Black Lives.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
Actress Marsai Martin arrives at Variety's Power Of Young Hollywood 2019 held at the h Club Los Angeles on August 6, 2019 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Marsai Martin To Produce New Film For Universal

15-year-old actress Marsai Martin is producing a comedy film dubbed Queen.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
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Ryan Coogler And Wife To Produce New Film

Ryan Coogler and his wife Zinzi Evans will produce a film based on the comic book series Bitter Root.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
Sundance Institute At Sundown - Arrivals

MACRO Signs First-Look Deal With Warner Bros.

Black producer Charles D. King’s media company has inked a first-look deal with Warner Bros.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
ABC's 'Good Morning America' - 2019

Liam Neeson’s Team Trying To Avoid More Interviews

The Oscar winner is in an ongoing media firestorm.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
'Empire' Season 5 Premiere

Taraji P. Henson To Receive Major Hollywood Honor

Taraji P. Henson will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
Black-ish 100th Episode Celebration

Marsai Martin To Become Hollywood’s Youngest Executive Producer

14-year-old actress Marsai Martin is slated to become the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
Celebrity Sightings in Los Angeles - April 17, 2018

White Actor Convinced He Can Voice Black Character

Travis Turner claims he is so urban.
by NewsOne Staff
04.18.18
Premiere Of Summit Entertainment's 'Draft Day' - Red Carpet

Terry Crews Says Hollywood Is 'Like A Plantation'

The actor is speaking out.
by NewsOne Staff
03.16.18