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Mpho Koaho is an industry veteran who stars in Black or White, a film that opens today. Koaho spoke with rolling out on the eve of the film’s release about his role. “Duvan is who I play. He’s a young 19-year-old Nigerian. It isn’t stated when he emigrated but he is very educated in the Western…

Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer stars in the new film, Black or White, and during a recent interview with rolling out, she speaks about the film, Cicely Tyson and race in America. #LoveHasNoColor

Actors Kevin Costner and Anthony Mackie attended a special screening of Black or White in Atlanta on Thursday, January 22, 2015 and participated in a special Q and A session led by popular media personality Monica Pearson. Special guests included Ambassador Andrew Young, Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, Bunnie Ransom, Gil Robertson (AAFCA), Demetria McKinney, Claudia…

As the title suggests, “Black or White” is about race — as well as family and relationships. But star Anthony Mackie says that it would be a mistake to only see the film as an examination of racial issues.

With shows like ABC’s “Scandal” ruling prime time and stars like Kerry Washington becoming an awards-season fixture, big networks like FOX and NBC are planning more shows featuring black actors. Hit the flip for seven black TV actors you should know and the small screen role that put them on the map. –ruu hawkins/@ruubabie

James Brown is an icon of 20th century American music; a uniquely singular hitmaker and showstopping performer whose body of work provided the template for soul and funk and set the stage for hip-hop’s emergence. But the man beyond the performer was, like so many gifted artists, a tortured and conflicted soul. And that soul…

On Friday, July 25, 2014 a charity screening was held at Regal Atlantic Station, benefiting The James Brown Family Foundation. Get On Up is based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, James Brown; the film gives a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his…

Finally. A chapter of our nation’s history that had long gone underreported will now be seeing the light of day, thanks to a recent announcement made by media mogul Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey’s OWN network shared that it would be developing a two-part miniseries titled Tulsa. The film stars Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer (The Help),…

Check out Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan and more actresses who have great careers but no children. –joi pearson @joiapearson

Academy Award winning actress Octavia Spencer recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter for their actresses issue and dished on her decision to opt out of motherhood: “I should be married and have 19 kids,” the star of the hit movie The Help, 43, said “And now I’m thinking my eggs are dying on the…

Even thought she’s a fan of Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer, three-time nominee Angela Lansbury is not happy about NBC remaking the ’80s series “Murder, She Wrote,” starring Spencer. “I think it’s a mistake to call it ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ because ‘Murder, She Wrote’ will always be about a Cabot Cove and this wonderful little group…

Fruitvale Station opened up to rave reviews from critics and theatergoers alike — and A-list celebrities. In fact, celebrities have gone crazy over the The heart-tugging Fruitvale, starring Michael B. Jordan as the martyred young adult murdered in cold blood on the Fruitvale Station of the San Francisco-Oakland subway station by a transit station cop,…

Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand In the wee hours of New Year’s Day 2009, Oscar Grant was gunned down by a transit police officer in Oakland, Calif. Grant was a young, unarmed black man; the officer, Johannes Mehserle, was white. The incident polarized the community. Fruitvale Station focuses on Grant’s…

Actors Lance Gross, Michael B. Jordan and Octavia Spencer graced the red carpet on Monday evening for the premiere of Fruitvale Station at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles during the 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival on June 17, 2013. Fruitvale Station is a true story of Oscar Grant, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident…

Summer is almost here and we love nothing more than watching celebrities transform into style mavens. Check out some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in some of summer’s hottest trends from patterned suits, sparkly dresses, all-white everything and dewy makeup here. –ruthie hawkins

Last night the 85th annual Academy Awards brought out lots of A-list celebrities dressed to the nines! The carpet was filled with long and flowy gowns and lots of sparkle. It’s reported that these stunning creations cost thousands of dollars and took many hours to hand produce. Halle Barry, Kelly Rowland and more ladies hit…

Before all the awards festivities, celebrities hit the streets running last-minute errands and giving the paparazzi a little face time in preparation for the big weekend ahead. Click continue for all the celebs scene on the seen during Oscars weekend. –ruthie hawkins

The Oscars just wouldn’t be the same unless actors have the most expensive diamonds in the world to match that couture gown on the red carpet. Actress Viola Davis wore Harry Winston jewels last year worth millions. Harry Winston jewels are the cream of the crop for any prestigious awards ceremony. Check out previous winners…

Hurricane Sandy devastated the Caribbean and East Coast of the United States over the last few days, leaving nearly 50 dead in America, 69 dead in the Caribbean, 5.7 million without power and causing between $35 and $45 billion in losses for our country. Of course, several celebrities were affected by the storm and many…

“I never experienced that before in my life,” –Viola Davis