The annual BET awards held recently in downtown Los Angeles. Hosted by Regina Hall, the event included performances by Lizzo, H.E.R., Kirk Franklin, Cardi B,…
Idris Elba: “Molly’s Game is about gender balance and power”
By all accounts, Idris Elba has had an incredibly good year. First, he played the heroic Roland Deschain in Nikolaj Arcel’s “The Dark Tower” and…
‘Glory’ wins an Oscar
Common and John Legend- Bringing Oscar ‘Glory’ to ‘Selma.’ (Photo by Jason Merritt Getty Images Entertainment). After the controversy the film received over snubs for…
No Oscar for Oprah
Nominations for the 86th Annual Academy awards were announced this morning and offered a few snubs and surprises. Surprise snubs were Tom Hanks, Forest Whitaker, Emma…
Elba, Ejiofor, Oyelowo nominated for 2014 Image Awards
Announced during a press conference in Pasadena, California, Chiwetel Ejiofor received two best actor nominations for the television drama “Dancing on the Edge” and movie “12 Years a Slave.” Idris Elba…
Idris Elba, Basketmouth, Bovi at Koko Concert
Hollywood superstar, Idris Elba, joined Nigerian super comedians; Basketmouth and Bovi, on stage at the recently held Koko concert in Lagos. They combined to thrill…
PAFF: Paving the Way for Black Films
The competitive line-up for the 2012 Pan African Film Festival is heavily loaded with powerful narratives, off-the-wall tales and urban love stories. A showcase for films…