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Black Movie Hall of Fame to Honor Sidney Poitier, Cicely Tyson, and Melvin Van Peebles at Inaugural Gala

The Black Movie Hall of Fame (BMHOF) will host its inaugural Induction Gala on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the newly ...
Essence

15 Black Celebrities Who Served In The Military

With today being Veterans Day, it’s important that we honor the men and women that served in the military. Originating in 1919, this is a celebration of the Americans who sacrificed their lives to ...
Washington City Paper

Did You Know Today’s Politicians Sound Orwellian? A New Documentary Doesn’t Think You’re Smart Enough to Make That Connection.

In Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5, director Raoul Peck explores the legacy of the dystopian novelist with all the depth of a term paper.
Time

Tramell Tillman

Whenever I watch Tramell Tillman, I’m reminded of the greats who came before us. His humility and groundedness hark back to classic, old-school actors like Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte. He ...
Time

Shantanu Agarwal

When Shantanu Agarwal looked out at the rice paddies of Chhattisgarh, India, he didn’t just see fields—he saw the future. He imagined a way to transfer wealth from companies in the Global North, ...
Wall Street Journal

Lionel Richie’s Key to Success: Turning Down Invitations

“If you ever have a crisis, don’t ask young people,” Lionel Richie says. “They don’t know. Go ask some seasoned old people.” Take the time he felt like his life was publicly falling apart and turned ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Quentin Tarantino Pays Tribute to Robert Redford and Sundance at Burbank Fest: “None of Us Independent Filmmakers Would Be Where We Are Without the Sundance Film Institute”

The auteur was honored by the festival with its Vanguard Award and reflected on his career. When asked if he really will retire after this 10th movie, he said, "That's the plan. We'll see." By Borys ...
The New York Times

For Lionel Richie, Writing a Memoir Was Easy Like Sunday Morning. Sort Of.

His songs have inspired fans for five decades. Now the indefatigable musician delivers the whole story in a 463-page memoir. His songs have inspired fans for five decades. Now the indefatigable ...
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Lionel Richie dishes on marital drama, the famous actor who helped him survive ‘the scandal of his century’ and how he came to adopt Nicole

In the late 80s, Lionel Richie was riding high. He had a hugely successful career with numerous hits — including the duet “Endless Love,” one of the biggest singles of all time — and a multi-platinum ...
People

Rasheed Newson’s New Novel Centers Hollywood’s Untold Black and Queer History — See the Cover! (Exclusive)

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. "I've witnessed the intoxicating glamour and unrivaled fun this industry can offer," Newson says of the inspiration behind 'There's Only ...
Spectrum News NY1

Bronx author shines spotlight on Hispanics in Hollywood

Rafael Rivera-Viruet grew up in Mott Haven. He was 8 years old when his family moved to the Bronx neighborhood from Puerto Rico. It was the late '40s, and he says it was a childhood filled with ...