Taraji P. Henson received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. She’s enjoyed a successful film career for over two decades and her first role of…
“Selecting ‘Black Panther’ as the year’s best film was a no-brainer,” says AAFCA co-founder Shawn Edwards
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has named Disney’s “Black Panther” the best film of the year with Ryan Coogler picking up the award…
‘The Hate U Give’ and ‘Widows’ snubbed for Golden Globes
Nominations for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards, which honors achievement in film and television, were recently announced and although films; “Black Panther,” “If Beale…
AVA delivers FREE Health Care Services in Africa, celebrates donors
Since July 2017, the Abiola Victoria Ayoka – AVA Health Center continues to deliver free health care services to communities near Ibadan, Nigeria. AVA health…
Another accolade for Davido
Davido has been named winner of the Best Male West Africa Category at the just held 2018 edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards –…
Zoe Saldana snags a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
She plays the daughter of the evil villain Thanos in Marvel’s “Avenger Infinity War” and has built a solid reputation as a versatile and well-respected…
Pre-Oscar Gala Celebrates Female Directors in Television and Film
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…
Jermaine Dupri and Cameo to be honored at the Trumpet Awards
It’s a prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements, and this year’s event will honor hip-hop record executive and songwriter Jermaine Dupri and the R&B/Funk band…
Halle Berry and Lupita Nyong’ to Present at SAG Awards
Actresses Halle Berry and Lupita Nyong’o have been tapped to present at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Executive Producer Kathy Connell announced today.…