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Regina King thinks it can be “insulting” when celebrities ask people to “stay at home” amid the coronavirus pandemic. The “Watchmen” star says she tries to “be very careful” about what she says to people regarding the global health crisis because, while it is easy for celebrities to stay at home to limit the spread…

Regina King is balancing “optimism” and “pain” amid the anti-racism protests. The 49-year-old actress admits the protests in the U.S. and overseas, sparked by the death of George Floyd, have given her a sense of hope for the future. Speaking on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” King said: “I am managing a balance of optimism…

After having a successful career in entertainment for more than 70 years, Cicely Tyson is being given her flowers for her accomplishments. Tyson, 95, has been chosen by the Peabody Awards as this year’s Career Achievement Award recipient. The veteran actress who has appeared in roles including The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Roots, A Lesson…

Regina King has “ongoing conversations” with her son about police brutality. Speaking in the wake of the current Black Lives Matter protests across the world, the Oscar-winning actress revealed that she has had many different discussions with her 24-year-old son, Ian Alexander Jr., about the dangers he faces as a Black man living in America.…

Voice-over work is the latest frontier where Black actresses are dominating the landscape. From adult-themed to child-friendly programming, Hollywood’s Black female elite lend their voices to bring the most popular series alive. In addition to their award-winning roles, here are five Black actresses whose voices are leading the way. Regina King As the voice of…

Lupita Nyong’o wouldn’t have become an actress without her parents’ support. The Black Panther star credits her mother for “nurturing her artistic spirit,” as she admits she wouldn’t have made it as an actress without her support as there weren’t facilities in her hometown of Nairobi, Kenya, like there are in America. Speaking at the school’s…

In this week’s episode of Rolling Out Tonight, host Cassidy Sparks recommends checking out Gucci Mane’s new project Woptober II, Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in movie theaters, and Regina King’s new HBO series, “Watchmen.” Tune in each week as rolling out brings you the hottest new releases in music, movies, and TV.

Regina King’s attended the 71st Emmy Awards wearing a beautiful teal gown that took a lot of time and effort to create. The 48-year-old actress was a presenter at the ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2919, and she stepped out on the special purple carpet in a custom-made, pleated Jason Wu gown and her styling…

Regina King is to direct One Night in Miami. The 48-year-old filmmaker is to helm the big screen adaptation of the Kemp Powers play, which tells the story of legendary boxer Cassius Clay — who went on to be known as Muhammad Ali — celebrating his shocking 1964 victory over Sonny Liston with three pals,…

Regina King is “intimidated” by the idea of working on stage. The If Beale Street Could Talk actress would love to star in a theater production but admitted she’s put it off in the past because she felt nervous. Asked if she wants to be on stage, she told “Entertainment Tonight”: “Absolutely! I just [became] a…

Regina King has signed a first-look deal with Netflix. The 48-year-old actress and director has agreed to a multi-year contract which will see her Royal Ties production company produce films and series’ for the streaming service with her sister. Regina will serve as head of the production. The If Beal Street Could Talk star previously had a…

Recently, rolling out had a conversation with actor, family man, fitness enthusiast and actor Michael Beach. He spoke about his new leading role, opposite Octavia Spencer, in Apple’s highly anticipated upcoming series, “Are You Sleeping?” and more. Your colleague, Regina King, just walked away with the Best Supporting Actress award. How did it feel to gain recognition for…

Bohemian Rhapsody was the big winner at the Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, taking home four prizes. The Queen biopic scooped Best Actor for its lead star Rami Malek, who portrayed late frontman Freddie Mercury, as well as wins for film editing, sound editing, and sound mixing. Accepting his award at Los Angeles’ Dolby…

Regina King became the eight Black woman in history to take home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. King won for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk. During her acceptance speech, King told the audience, “To be standing here representing one of the greatest artists of our time, James Baldwin—it’s a little surreal,” King…

The 2019 Golden Globes are officially in the books, as the annual parade of Hollywood pomp and circumstance was held Sunday night, Jan. 6, in sunny Los Angeles. The three-hour, 20-minute telecast was largely devoid of any controversy during the relatively subdued proceedings, but there was a sense of what could have been after it…

Actress Regina King issued a call to action at the Golden Globes. King won the Best Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. The 47-year-old actress called for others “in a position of power” to make a change during her acceptance speech.…

On the last day of November, while gazing out of her hotel suite’s window down at the bustling New York streetscape below, Kiki Layne offered an audible caption to the unspoken energy in the room. “I can’t even explain how excited I am right now,” she said. Layne wasn’t alone in that sentiment, which became…

The 70th annual Emmy Awards brought out the biggest names in TV on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, to celebrate and honor their work. This year’s red carpet set the fashion bar high, and Black women slayed in jaw-dropping looks. The variety of their ensembles and evening wear demonstrated that our sisters aren’t afraid of bright colors, big frills and embellishments, massive…

The Black Women’s Expo is a traveling, event-packed weekend that empowers, enlightens and uplifts African American women and their families. The event features informative seminars and panel discussions presented by local and national speakers, educational exhibits and corporate displays, and rousing entertainment. Attendees at the Atlanta Black Women’s Expo, held August 10-12 at the Georgia International Convention Center, enjoyed a star-studded celebrity weekend. Guests were treated…

Netflix’s “Seven Seconds” has been canceled and this writer’s favorite kingpin, villain Vontrell Messiah Odoms, has gotten snuffed out the frame too soon. I may have been a little late to the party but Coley Mustafa Speaks is definitely on my radar. Needless to say, I have been a fan of Regina King since her starring…