As a prelude to the Academy Awards on Sunday, Uptown Magazine held a pre-Oscar gala celebrating “Women Directors in Television and Film.” Dee Rees, Gina…
‘This is a story about belonging,’ says director Ava DuVernay
The movie has one of the greatest ensemble casts of all time and at the Hollywood premiere of “A Wrinkle In Time” the entire cast…
Trendy’s Oscar Favorites
It’s just a few days till the annual Academy Awards and there’s plenty to look forward to for Sunday’s lineup: speeches, surprise winners, golden statuettes…
Trendy At The Truth Awards
Better Brothers Los Angeles recently presented its 4th Annual Truth Awards at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood. The black-tie affair honored African-Americans whose personal…
It’s a Wrap at PAFF
The 26th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) wrapped Monday after 12 days of showcasing an impressive slate of 173 films. The annual…
Talking ‘Game Night’ with Kylie Bunbury and Lamorne Morris
She launched her acting career playing one of the leads in the feature film “Prom” and he’s best known for playing Winston on the popular…
African Prints and Patterns Reign at the South African Premiere of “Black Panther”
Earlier in Johannesburg, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira and John Kani attended the South Africa premiere of Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther.” This latest Marvel blockbuster has…
Gina Yashere has always been one of my favorite comedians,’ says director Nick Park
The lovable British comedian can be heard as the voice of Gravelle, a hypochondriac tribe member who likes to share details of her ailments on…
Meet the Supporting Cast of Marvel’s First Black Super Hero Film
You don’t need to know anything about this Marvel property to enjoy “Black Panther.” Delightfully relevant, fresh, funny and non-formulaic, Marvel Studios has struck gold…