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During the NAACP Image Awards, Writer-Director, Actor, Producer and Author Spike Lee was presented with this year’s President’s Award. The NAACP President’s Award, chosen by…

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After Sony’s embarrassing email hacking scandal laid bare Hollywood’s deep-seated race problems, civil rights leaders have formed a diversity committee to address the issue, Deadline…

National

Actor/Comedian Chris Rock blasted Hollywood in a new scathing Hollywood Reporter article, calling the movie business a “White industry.” Excerpts from The Hollywood Reporter: “It’s a White…

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Meagan Good has been in Hollywood since she was a little girl, but she’s also saved. Listen to this exclusive interview on”The James Fortune Show“ to hear…

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VIA: Christian Post Months of rumors have now been confirmed: Russell Crowe will take on the lead role in an upcoming film based on the epic biblical story of Noah and his ark. A press release from Paramount Pictures claims that the film, which will begin production inIceland andNew York in July, will stick closely to […]

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Source: Elev8 Wendy Raquel Robinson and Terry Crews will host “Gospel Goes To Hollywood” Awards luncheon that will celebrate the untold stories of faith during Oscar week. The star-studded event will honor and highlight some of Hollywood’s most inspirational who have overcome hurdles and persevered through faith. Proceeds will benefit the Helpppping Hands Foundation as […]

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Last month, Gospel greats BeBe & CeCe Winans received one of their highest honors, when they were added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The brother and sister act were recognized by an institution that honors the best in film, television and music, and friends and family were in Los Angeles to share their excitement. […]

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Georgia is now considered one of the top five states in the country for film and TV production with more than 274 projects shot in the state since July 2010, reports the AJC.com. TV shows shot in Georgia include BET’s “The Game,” MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” the Discovery Channel’s “Auction Kings” and AMC’s critically-acclaimed hit shot […]

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The 2011 Oscar nominations have been announced! This morning Mo’Nique and Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, revealed the nominees in Beverly Hills, California. Did your favorite star or movie get snubbed? Mo’Nique Wins Best Supporting Actress GALLERY: Celebs At The 2010 Oscars Black Female Oscar Winners & Nominees […]

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For Colored Girls may be the first Tyler Perry movie to be nominated for an Oscar. At least that’s what he hopes. As we previously reported, the Atlanta filmmaker moved up the release date of For Colored Girls to November 5th. It was originally slated for a 2011 release but it appears that Perry wants […]

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Critics praised last week’s 62nd Annual Emmy Awards for finally bringing some life to the generally stiff ceremony.

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Paula Patton has signed onto the new “Mission: Impossible” movie as the female lead, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed. According to a source close to the film it will not be a “reboot” as has been reported, but it won’t be titled Mission: Impossible IV either. As for Patton, she’s reportedly playing an up-and-coming agent working […]