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The Urbanworld Film Festival kicks off its 24th year this week with a slate of new films. Founded in 1997 by Stacey Spikes, Urbanworld, and its founding partner, HBO, is a premier platform for diverse content creators. This year’s event, running from September 23 through September 27, will feature 100 official selection panels and conversations.…

As we kick off the month of September, Netflix has added some more binge-worthy Black content to its platform that is sure to please. Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, Netflix subscribers will have access to new classic Black TV shows and movies, including the 1993 film Menace II Society, Tim Story’s Barbershop, Tia and Tamera Mowry’s…

Black Panther director Ryan Coogler shared his thoughts on the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman. On Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, Coogler used social media to shed light on his relationship with Boseman and his impact on and off the screen. “I finally met Chad in person in early 2016, once I signed onto the film,”…

Story by Marshalle Montgomery Favors Detroit is famous for cars and music, but local area moviemakers are working hard to add film to the city’s notoriety. African American filmmakers are making their mark in the world of independent movies. More than 25 feature films have been produced in the past two years by indie filmmakers…

In the early 2010s, Zoe Saldana stood as one of the rising actresses in Hollywood. Following her roles in Colombiana and Avatar, Saldana appeared to be making significant moves in her career. However, she received backlash when she portrayed Nina Simone in the 2016 biopic, Nina. During the filming, Saldana, who is Afro-Latina, wore skin-darkening…

Actress Thandie Newton says she’s filled with regret about some of the choices she made during her illustrious and prolific film career that “misrepresented African Americans” onscreen. Newton is best known for her starring roles in such gripping dramas as Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls and Good Deeds as well as Norbit, Mission: Impossible 2 and…

Clifton Powell stands as a true thespian. The accomplished actor has appeared in over 230 films throughout his career, which began in the mid-1980s. Powell uses his skillset to transform himself into different characters, which allowed him to showcase his wide-range as an actor. When it comes to TV and film, Powell has played the…

Terrence J caught flack on social media for taking aim at Marlon Wayans and his family. During a conversation on Instagram Live that was uploaded on June 11, Terrence J and Wayans began arguing with each other about success and supporting Black clothing brands. Terrence J told Wayans that he never saw him wearing Black-owned…

Amir Windom stands as one of the nation’s top creative minds in music, TV, and film. After interning at Bad Boy, Windom worked at Def Jam and later served as an A&R with Atlantic Records where he helped guide the careers of artists such as Bruno Mars, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Lupe Fiasco and Trey…

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an abrupt change for millions around the world. Social distancing, economic concerns, and overall physical well-being can lead to mental health issues. Due to the swift change of life, it’s important for people to give themselves the time to make an adjustment to this new normal. The things that usually…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved new rules for the 2021 Oscars due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organization has agreed to make a “temporary exception” to eligibility criteria due to the widespread closure of cinemas as a result of social distancing measures in place around the world and for the…

Jordyn Woods reveals how she ignored the naysayers to take her brand to the next level.

Shunika Terry is a hairstylist for film and TV. The Dallas native received her cosmetology license before graduating high school. In 2006, she completed her first role as a lead hairstylist on a movie — Kings of the Evening — starring Lynn Whitfield. After that project, Terry took a leap of faith and moved around the…

As the world continues to stay indoors due to the spread of the Coronavirus, streaming platforms are booming. In addition to new content on Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video, older projects are getting new streams. The growing list, originally compiled by Naima Cochrane, contains hours of digital content to survive the quarantine. For those looking…

Spike Lee has responded following the decision to postpone the Cannes Film Festival amid COVID-19. The 63-year-old director made history earlier this year after it was revealed he would be the first Black president of the festival’s jury, but he agrees with festival director Thierry Fremaux’s decision to put the event back. He told Variety:…

Deborah Cox, Roger Guenveur Smith and Kellita Smith will have you on the edge of your seat during the wild roller-coaster ride that is Carl Weber’s new legal drama, Influence. Based on the author’s bestselling book, the film follows Savannah Kirby (Cox), a Grammy award-winning singer who is charged with the murder of her husband…

There’s a storm brewing in Hollywood. Sixteen-year-old Storm Reid has the poise, focus and talent to be the next young actress to take over the ever-changing movie industry. Reid captured nationwide attention in her breakout role in 2018’s A Wrinkle in Time opposite Oprah, a science fantasy film directed by Ava DuVernay. She also co-starred…

Storm Reid continues to rise in the movie industry. The Atlanta-raised actress has appeared in several prominent films such as A Wrinkle in Time and When They See Us. In her latest work, Reid co-stars in the remake of the horror classic, The Invisible Man. Reid portrays Sydney Lanier, the daughter of Cecilia Kass’ (Elisabeth Moss)…

American Black Film Festival Honors paid tribute to Black culture and the filmmakers, actors and actresses who have made important contributions to the movie industry. During the fourth annual show held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, Jamie Foxx received the prestigious “Excellence in the Arts” Award. Foxx’s Django Unchained co-star Leonardo DiCaprio…

Wil Shelton is the president and CEO of Wil Power Integrated Marketing, a company that connects with global brands that are looking to generate more exposure in the African American community. Shelton has developed a distribution network of more than 100K hair salons and barbershops in multicultural and urban communities and has used his network to…