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Hollywood Dreamin': Denzel Johnson's Journey From New Orleans to Hollywood

Named after a cinematic legend, Johnson shares his journey from New Orleans church plays to acting alongside icons like Angela Bassett, his aspirations for dramatic roles, and the resilience that powers his Hollywood dreams.
05/01/2024

Rickey Minor Talks Bringing The Vibes As The Musical Director of the 2024 Academy Awards

The Emmy Award-winning bassist, conductor, and composer is providing the score on Hollywood’s biggest night.
03/08/2024

L.A. Mayor Encouraging Both Sides In SAG Strike To Return To Bargaining Table

Karen Bass expressed concerns that the walkout could impact Los Angeles’ already crucial homelessness problem.
07/17/2023
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America in Black
War on Black History, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Rap Lyrics on Trial

Marc Lamont Hill investigates the critical race theory bans in U.S. schools, Sheryl Lee Ralph reflects on her Hollywood career, and Roy Wood Jr. has a money-saving approach to police reform.
02/19/2023

Keke Palmer Gives Hollywood Advice To Her Unborn Son, Celebrates Pepsi Starry Campaign

“How do you want to represent yourself as a young Black man?” she said in an interview with BET.com.
02/17/2023
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Icon Livin' with Angela Bassett
54th NAACP Image Awards

Angela Bassett's illustrious, multi-decade acting career includes numerous achievements, such as serving as an executive producer and being one of the highest-paid Black actresses on TV.
02/09/2023

Whoopi Goldberg Gave This Advice To A Young Octavia Spencer

“Hollywood will always be there,” Spencer recalls Goldberg telling her as part of the advice.
01/29/2023

Octavia Spencer Says She Experienced ‘More Racism’ In Los Angeles Than In Her Alabama Hometown

The Oscar-winning actress recalls encounters she experienced soon after moving to Hollywood.
01/24/2023
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at the Warner Brothers panel promoting his upcoming film "Black Adam" at 2022 Comic-Con on July 23, 2022.

Interview: Dwayne Johnson Confirms He’s In A ‘Good Place’ In His Career In Hollywood And His Ultimate Superpower

He also shares how it was a priority for him to be inclusive in his upcoming film Black Adam.
10/21/2022

New Photography Book Recreates Iconic Hollywood Films With Black Actors In Leading Roles

‘We were left out of these stories,’ Carell Augustus said about the film industry omitting Black representation.
10/17/2022

Issa Rae Calls Out Hollywood For Protecting Repeated Offenders Like Ezra Miller

Ezra Miller has multiple allegations against them for disorderly conduct, including a woman who recently spoke out about being choked by the actor.
10/14/2022