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Property of HBO It was near the end of a 25-minute conversation ABC Audio had with the filmmakers of Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project when Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson briefly spoke about the documentary being short-listed for the Oscars.  The only comment came from Stephenson, who said, “We’re very excited about that, enjoying the moment and we’ll […]

ABC/Heidi Gutman Ava DuVernay says if she had gone the “traditional route” with trying to bring to life her new film, Origin, the filmmaking process would’ve been tough.  The award-winning director told Good Morning America‘s Robin Roberts that because of the content of the movie — a portrayal of Isabel Wilkerson‘s seminal book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, which describes racism in the United States as an aspect of […]

Carol Lee Rose/WireImage BET has announced the Amplified Artist — an up-and-coming music star — for the month of January: Lady London. The network recognizes the Bronx, New York, native as one of the “best storytellers in the music industry today,” citing her viral freestyles and the millions of views on her songs, including the most recent, “Yea Yea” with Dreezy.   In October, London made her […]

National Geographic National Geographic has unveiled the first trailer for Genius: MLK/X, the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X installment of its Genius anthology series.  “We meet at last,” says a voice in the beginning of the clip, in which King Jr., played by Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Malcolm X, played by Aaron Pierre, come face-to-face. Weruche Opia plays King’s wife, Coretta Scott King, and Jayme Lawson takes on the role of Malcolm X’s wife, Betty Shabazz. […]

Emma McIntyre/WireImage David Oyelowo‘s hard work is surely paying off. His role in the Paramount+ series Lawmen: Bass Reeves earned nominations at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice and Screen Actors Guild Awards, which he believes is a win in itself.  “You’re in this room. That is the win. Take it, run with it, you know, enjoy that,” […]

Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for GQ   Colin Kaepernick has joined the list of people to be honored by The Gordon Parks Foundation. He’ll be recognized alongside acclaimed mixed-media artist Mickalene Thomas and Myrlie Evers-Williams, the former chair of the NAACP and Medgar Evers‘ widow, at the foundation’s annual awards dinner, which celebrates those carrying on Gordon Parks’ legacy of advancing social justice. Also being celebrated are […]

Amy Sussman/WireImage for Parkwood Tina Knowles celebrated her 70th birthday among some “kicka** women,” including some friends and the ladies of Destiny’s Child. The businesswoman — and mother to Beyoncé and Solange — spent the weekend in Malibu Beach, where she tapped in with her Instagram followers and gave them an update on her birthday festivities. “This is ‘turn up’ Tina, […]

Geneva Club/Roc Nation Records Just days before The Book of Clarence hits theaters, Roc Nation has released the track list for the movie’s soundtrack. The album includes a new collab from Jay-Z — who’s a producer on the film — and D’Angelo called “I Want You Forever.” The soundtrack also features Doja Cat, Kodak Black, Jorja Smith, […]

Tim Mosenfelder/FilmMagic GloRilla is temporarily swearing off sex in the new year. The rapper posted to social media Tuesday that she has started a 90-day celibacy journey — and joked that it’s been rough so far. “Started my 90 day celibacy lil s*** for new year’s or wtv, I’m on da 9th day & my […]