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…
Snoop Dogg to perform at the Gospel Music Awards
It’s the gospel industry’s biggest night and this annual salute to Gospel music is now in its 33rd year. First taped in Chicago at the Arie…
‘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…
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…
The 26th Annual Pan African Film Festival Kicks Off
The world’s eyes will be centered on Los Angeles for the next two weeks as the biggest black film festival kicked off Thursday with a…
Oscar Nominees Daniel, Dee, Bryant and Blige Attend Annual Luncheon
More than 175 Oscar nominees attended the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ luncheon at the Beverly Hilton. An annual event, the Oscars Nominee…
Blige, Kaluuya and Boyega honored at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Actors Daniel Kaluuya (“Get Out”), John Boyega (“Detroit”) and Mary J. Blige (“Mudbound”) were honored at the 33rd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF)…