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January 30, 2018Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. But when a powerful old enemy reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king-and Black Panther-is tested when he is drawn into a formidable conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people and their way of life. “Black Panther” stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, with Angela Bassett, with Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis. The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Nate Moore, Jeffrey Chernov and Stan Lee serving as executive producers. Ryan Coogler & Joe Robert Cole wrote the screenplay. Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” opens in U.S. theaters on February 16, 2018. #BlackPantherMovie For Los Angeles Premiere Photos of BLACK PANTHER, Click on the Chadwick Boseman/Lupita Nyong’o photo below:
Posted in Cinema, Movie News, Streaming | Leave a comment49th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS – Red Carpet Photos, Winners & More
January 17, 2018THE WINNERS OF THE 49th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS ANNOUNCED DURING LIVE BROADCAST ON TV ONE TWO-HOUR SPECIAL WAS HOSTED BY ANTHONY ANDERSON PRESENTERS INCLUDED: STERLING K. BROWN, MARY J. BLIGE, MICHAEL B. JORDAN, DANIEL KALUUYA, ISSA RAE, CHADWICK BOSEMAN, TERRY CREWS, YARA SHAHIDI, ANGELA RYE, DANAI GURIRA, ISAIAH WASHINGTON, JACOB LATIMORE, JAY PHAROAH, JEMELE HILL, JOSH GAD, LORETTA DEVINE, META GOLDING, MICHAEL SMITH, TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS, SONEQUA MARTIN-GREEN, JUDGE GREG MATHIS AND MIKE COLTER Performances by Common and Andra Day Ava DuVernay Announced as NAACP Entertainer of the Year Charlie Wilson Honored with Music Makes a Difference Honor Special #TIMESUP Presentation Featuring Angela Robinson, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe and Tracee Ellis Ross Additional Talent Included: Halle Berry, Mandy Moore, Chris Sullivan, Omari Hardwick, and more The winners of the 49th NAACP Image Awards were announced tonight during the live broadcast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium which aired on TV One (see complete winners list below). The two-hour live special was hosted by Anthony Anderson and opened with a powerful moment in support of #TIMESUP featuring Angela Robinson, Kerry Washington, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Laverne Cox, Lena Waithe and Tracee Ellis Ross. There was a live pre-show from the red carpet hosted by Terrence J with special correspondent, Tanika Ray. Ava DuVernay was honored as the NAACP Entertainer of the Year. NAACP Chairman Leon W. Russell presented the NAACP Chairman’s Award to William Lucy, NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson presented the NAACP President’s Award to Danny Glover and several members of the Memphis Sanitation “I Am A Man” Workers were also in attendance – they were presented with the NAACP Vanguard Award earlier in the week during a press conference at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN. Charlie Wilson was honored with the Music Makes a Difference honor which is bestowed upon an individual within the recording industry who has achieved …
Posted in COWBOY CARTER TOUR- ATLANTA - A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, In The Spotlight | 1 CommentTHE 49TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS TELECAST AND RED CARPET LIVE! PRE-SHOW
January 11, 2018TV ONE PARTNERS WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AT&T, AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE, BLACK RADIANCE, DISNEY PICTURES, MCDONALD’S, TOYOTA AND WALMART TO SPONSOR THE 49TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS TELECAST AND RED CARPET LIVE! PRE-SHOW Terrence J Returns to Host and Serve as One of The Producers for the Red Carpet Live! Pre-Show, Joined by Special Correspondent Tanika Ray at 8 p.m. ET Tai Beauchamp and Chris Spencer To Host Ford Backstage Pass Red Carpet Promo: https://youtu.be/AQFrfEAjisk Actor Anthony Anderson (Photo Credit: Earl Gibson III) TV Personality Tanika Ray (Photo Credit: Jesse Grant/Getty Images North America) TV Personality Terrance J (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America) Celebrity Influencer Tai Beauchamp and Comedian, Actor, Producer Chris Spencer (Photo Credit: Earl Gibson III) SILVER SPRING, MD (Jan. 10, 2018)- TV One is joining forces with a distinguished team of sponsors supporting the 49th NAACP Image Awards: Red Carpet Live! pre-show on Monday, Jan. 15 at 8.00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT and the subsequent live telecast of the 49th NAACP Image Awards on TV One at 49th NAACP Image Awards.Sponsors include Ford Motor Company, AT&T, American Family Insurance, Black Radiance, Curls, Disney Pictures, McDonald’s, Walmart and Toyota. “As we recognize black achievement on a day as auspicious as the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, TV One is proud to partner with a dynamic group of companies which understand the importance of representing the dream within their communities and across the nation,” said Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, TV One EVP of Ad Sales and Marketing. For the fifth consecutive year, TV One is the television home for the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization’s award show, the 49th NAACP Image Awards hosted by Golden Globe-nominated actor Anthony Anderson. Additionally, actor and TV personality Terrence J (Think Like A Man) will return to host and serve as one of …
Posted in Breaking News | Leave a commentGolden Globes: Oprah Calls for Day When Women Never Have to Say “Me Too” Again
January 11, 20187:33 PM PST 1/7/2018 by Jackie Strause The actress and mogul became the first black woman — and the 15th woman overall — to be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Oprah Winfrey made history at the Golden Globes and delivered a rousing speech in which she predicted a time when women won’t have to say “me too” ever again. The entertainment mogul accepted the annual Cecil B. DeMille Award on Sunday night, becoming the first black woman — and the 15th woman overall — to receive the honor since it was first handed out in 1952. “In 1964, I was a little girl sitting on the linoleum floor of my mother’s house in Milwaukee, watching Anne Bancroft present the Oscar for best actor at the 36th Academy Awards,” she said at the Beverly Hills awards show after a standing ovation. “She opened the envelope and said five words that literally made history: ‘The winner is Sidney Poitier.’” (Poitier won the best actor Oscar for Lilies of the Field in 1964 and became the first black man to be presented with the DeMille Award in 1982.) “Up to the stage came the most elegant man I’d ever seen,” Winfrey explained. “I’d never seen a black man being celebrated like that. I tried very many times to explain what a moment like that means to a little girl, a kid watching from the cheap seats, as my mom came through the door bone-tired from cleaning other peoples’ houses.” But all she could do, she said, was quote Poitier and say, “Amen, amen.” She added, “It is not lost on me that at this moment, there are some little girls watching as I become the first black woman to be given the same award. It is an honor and it is …
Posted in Spotlight, On the Scene | Leave a commentTaraji P. Henson – Proud Mary | Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Tastemaker Dinner
January 9, 2018Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège held a private tastemaker dinner at Zuma in New York City honoring Taraji P. Henson for being a master at her craft and celebrating her role in the upcoming action film, PROUD MARY. The dinner was hosted by on-air personality Bevy Smith followed by an Q&A session with Taraji P. Henson discussing her first time as a lead in an action movie, female empowerment and much more. Guests enjoyed specialty cocktails including: Proud Mary Sidecar (Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lemon juice),Hitwoman 75 (Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Simple syrup, Fresh Lemon juice, Top with Chandon), Taraji Passion (Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège, Lemon juice, Spoonful of Passion fruit Puree) and Hennessy X.O (HennessyX.O, Hand cut Ice) The dinner featured an exclusive gathering of media personalities and influencers such as Angie Martinez, Tamron Hall and many more! PROUD MARY which hits theaters Friday, January 12, follows a hit woman (Taraji P. Henson) working for an organized crime family in Boston, who life is turned around when she meets a young boy who path she crossed when a profession goes bad. https://youtu.be/FWQcAgQxiRI
Posted in MOTIVATION, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentPROUD MARY in theatres January 12
January 9, 2018Taraji P. Henson stars as Mary, a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is turned around when she meets a young boy Danny (Jahi Di’Allo Winston), whose path she crossed when a professional hit goes bad. The film also stars Billy Brown (How To Get Away With Murder), Neal McDonough (Captain America: The First Avenger), Margaret Avery (The Color Purple), Xander Berkeley (The Mentalist) and Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon). Director: Babak Najafi Writers: Steve Antin, John Stuart Newman, Christian Swegal Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Neal McDonough, Danny Glover, Xander Berkeley, Billy Brown, Margaret Avery Producers: Andrea Ajemian, Tai Duncan, Paul Schiff Executive Producers: Glenn S. Gainor, Taraji P. Henson Synopsis: Taraji P. Henson is Mary, a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston. Mary’s life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes awry. #ProudMaryMovie
Posted in Cinema | Leave a commentBrooklyn Love by Jacqui Jenkins
January 7, 2018My Getaway to the Borough of Fashion Cool Brooklyn, New York If you’re planning on being in New York City for New York Fashion Week, February 8 – February 16, and want to venture out of the city, head over to the most populous Borough in New York, Brooklyn, to dine, shop, or just for an excursion of the historical sites. I love Brooklyn because each neighborhood has its unique fashion feel. However, there is one common theme that runs throughout Brooklyn – Fashion COOL. Very distinct from the slightly more conservative look of Manhattan, Brooklyn’s fashion scene is known for its emphasis on streetwear mixed with vintage inspirations. Brooklyn Flea, a seasonal outdoor market is one of the best places to see the makings of the Brooklyn fashion scene. With extreme pride for its Borough, Brooklyn is also known for its promotion of local entrepreneurs. There is a strong movement of emerging designers that reflect the Made in Brooklyn design mantra. The Brooklyn Design + Fashion Accelerator, a Pratt Institute initiative, is a hub of innovation for Brooklyn-based designers. For these reasons, Brooklyn is quickly becoming an NYC fashion destination. Recently, I did a staycation in Brooklyn. The first stop on my Brooklyn tour was the neighborhood tucked away in the area affectionately known as Dumbo, “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass.” This cobblestoned street community is reminiscent of its early days as a major seaport that has been transformed by local boutiques, amazing restaurants by the water, and absolutely stunning views of Manhattan. Since I was visiting the home of cool, I wore straight-legged, red distressed jeans versus basic blue denim. My accent piece was an oversized trench coat with flared sleeves. Of course, I topped off my look with a pair of aviator shades to add an element …
Posted in Travel | Leave a commentROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. – New York Special Screening Footage
January 1, 2018ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. New York Special Screening Published Originally November 2017 Synopsis: Roman J. Israel, Esq. is set in the underbelly of the overburdened Los Angeles criminal court system. Denzel Washington stars as a driven, idealistic defense attorney whose life is upended when his mentor, a civil rights icon, dies. When he is recruited to join a firm led by one of the legendary man’ s former students – the ambitious lawyer George Pierce (Colin Farrell) – and begins a friendship with a young champion of equal rights (Carmen Ejogo), a turbulent series of events ensue that will put the activism that has defined Roman’s career to the test. Starring: Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell Directed By: Dan Gilroy Produced By: Jennifer Fox, Todd Black, Denzel Washington Executive Produced By: Brian Oliver, Betsy Danbury, Charles D. King, Kim Roth, Poppy Hanks, Michael Bloom, Adam Pincus, Aaron L. Gilbert, Alex Lebovici, Steve Ponce, Derek Dauchy, Ben Ross Trailer: https://youtu.be/iaTUTSvCHJw
Posted in Photos | Leave a commentTV One Premieres “Behind The Movement” Trailer
December 31, 2017TV ONE TO PREMIERE THE ORIGINAL FILM, BEHIND THE MOVEMENT, IN FEBRUARY 2018 The Story Behind the Rise of the Montgomery Bus Boycott With New Trailer Debuting Starring Meta Golding, Loretta Devine, Isaiah Washington and Roger Guenveur Smith Actress Meta Golding stars as Rosa Parks in TV One’s Behind The Movement. SILVER SPRING, MD – December 1, 2017 – Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat 62 years ago was only the beginning. Premiering on TV One in February, Behind the Movement offers a closer look at how the history-making Montgomery Bus Boycott was planned in just three days and ultimately led to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. A new trailer released today, provides a glimpse into Mrs. Parks’ thoughts as she sat on the bus that December evening. “It was reported that I was tired and that wasn’t true,” states Meta Golding as Rosa Parks in the trailer. “I was tired of all the injustice, all the fear and indignity that they were putting us through. That’s the truth.” Starring Golding (“The Hunger Games”) as Rosa Parks, Isaiah Washington (“The 100”) as E.D. Nixon, Loretta Devine (“Waiting to Exhale”) as Jo Ann Robinson, Roger Guenveur Smith (“American Gangster”) as Raymond Parks and Shaun Clay as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Behind the Movement reveals the untold story of how a group of everyday people decided this incident was the right time to take a stand for their civil rights and demand equal treatment. Premiering during Black History Month, this original made-for-television movie honors the contributions of many unsung heroes of this watershed moment in the Civil Rights struggle. The film recounts the inner workings and behind the scenes preparation that took place during three intense days between the fateful evening when Parks refused …
Posted in Streaming, In The Spotlight | Leave a commentUNCF Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball Achieves Record-Breaking Fundraising Goal, Raising Over $1.3 Million
December 21, 2017Sold out gala brought out the Who’s Who in Atlanta; Spectacular performance by Tyrese Gibson, who helped raise $100,000 through the fund the mission appeal The Who’s Who of Atlanta attended the 34th annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, raising more than $1.3 million for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs); a record- breaking achievement for the gala founded in 1983. The sold-out signature fundraising event had more than 1,200 attendees, including host Mayor Kasim Reed, Mayor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms, UNCF president Michael L. Lomax, corporate co-chairs Rodney Bullard, vice president of community affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc.; Ted Blum, managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office; Wendy Stewart, president of Bank of America Atlanta division; and celebrity co-host actor/singer Tyrese Gibson, who helped raise $100,000 through a fund the mission appeal. “Every year, the Atlanta community’s contribution surpasses my expectation,” said Justine Boyd, regional director, UNCF. “With the support of our corporate sponsors, volunteers, and the steadfast commitment of Mayor Kasim Reed, who has led the charge for the past eight years, we continue to raise the bar in providing resources to deserving students and our 37 UNCF-member institutions, four of which are in Atlanta.” Masked awards were presented to last year’s co-chairs Brannigan Thompson, senior vice president, Voya Financial; Donta’ Wilson, senior executive vice president and chief client experience officer, BB&T; and Mayor Reed, who passed the torch to Mayor-elect Bottoms, presenting the change of guard of the ball. “It has been an honor to have Mayor Reed spearhead our efforts in improving the lives of the next generation of leaders,” said Lomax. Trailblazers, like Mayor Reed, Mayor- elect Bottoms, both HBCU graduates and newly appointed Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham and Morehouse alum, play an integral role in changing the narrative of HBCUs and the …
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