Academy Awards: Django Unchained , Adele Win Big
Argo beats Lincoln for Best Picture, Jennifer Hudson performance wows....
Denzel Washington Leads 2013 Oscar Nominations
Plus, Django Unchained actors snubbed....
Michelle Obama Presents Academy Award for Best Picture
The first lady gave the cast of Argo an Oscar via streaming video from the White House....
Oscar Nominee Quvenzhané Wallis Chats Fashion With André Leon Talley
The 9-year-old doesn't know if she'll wear pink to the Academy Awards, but long dresses are definit...
Rick Ross, John Legend Up for Academy Awards Consideration
The stars are on shortlist to receive nomination for Best Original song....
Pharrell Talks Scoring the Academy Awards
As the big show approaches, Pharrell discusses the role he’ll play in providing a soundtrack for th...
This Day in Black History: March 24, 2002
On March 24, 2002, acclaimed actress Halle Berry became the first African-American woman to receive...
Kiera Wilmot Offered a Scholarship to U.S. Space Academy
Kiera Wilmot was offered a scholarship to the U.S. Advanced Space Academy, a famous space camp in H...
Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer Lead 2012 Oscar Nominations
The Help costars could continue the tradition of making Hollywood history for Black actors....
Denzel Washington on Flight : "I Don't Want to Be the Only Black Guy In the Movie"
The two-time Oscar winner talks the importance of diversity in Flight....
Pharrell Hired as Music Consultant for 2012 Academy Awards
Pharrell tells BET.com he’s “thankful” for the special gig with the Academy Awards....
Rihanna Confirmed For Academy Of Country Music Awards Appearance
Rihanna To Perform At Country Music Awards...
Alicia Keys, Frank Ocean to Perform at Grammy Awards
Recording Academy announces performers for the big show....
This Day in Black History: Sept. 8, 1965
Trailblazing actress and singer Dorothy Dandridge died on Sept. 8, 1965....
This Day in Black History: Nov. 9, 1922
African-American entertainer Dorothy Dandridge was born on Nov. 9, 1922....
Congolese Thriller “Viva Riva!” Sweeps African Academy Awards
Watch the trailer for the acclaimed film that’s snagging awards and critics’ attention....
Oprah Winfrey and James Earl Jones Honored
The icons received honorary Academy awards this weekend....
'Precious' Makes History at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards
'Precious' makes history at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards....
Essence Names Its 2012 Black Women in Hollywood Honorees
Kerry Washington and Octavia Spencer are among those to be recognized....
Quvenzhané Wallis Heads to the White House
The actress was part of a FLOTUS-hosted Black History Month workshop with students....
