By Jonathan Landrum Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience June 28 with an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic “Ex-Factor” after accepting the Living Legend Icon Award, before closing the show with “Everything Is Everything.” Introduced by Ice […]
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Opinion: For Black women, the Oscars are about more than Best Picture
Dr. Regina Davis Moss is a narrative strategist, cultural leader and reproductive justice advocate whose research examines how stories shape public belief and influence policy as president and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice. In this piece, she discusses the importance of Black women controlling how their stories are told.
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‘Sinners’ wins two Golden Globes; loses out on Best Motion Picture
By Itoro N. Umontuen “One Battle After Another” emerged as a major winner, taking home the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical. The film continued its strong showing by earning three additional honors, including Best Supporting Actress for Teyana Taylor, along with Best Director and Best Screenplay awarded to Paul Thomas […]
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Will Smith channels his post-slap introspection into music on ‘Based on a True Story’
Will Smith channeled the adversity of recent years into a return to music, using self-reflection to fuel his first album in two decades, “Based on a True Story.” The Oscar and Grammy winner, embracing faith and personal growth, is also set to embark on his first-ever headline tour while preparing for upcoming film projects.
