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March 3, 2014John Shearer/Invision/AP Lupita Nyong’o “What I’ve learned for myself is that I don’t have to be anybody else and that myself is good enough,” the “12 Years a Slave” actress tells reporters backstage. Lupita Nyong’o, winner of the best supporting actress Oscar for her work in 12 Years a Slave, stood in front of a room of reporters backstage and admitted that she felt a “little dazed.” Oscars: Lupita Nyong’o Earns Her First Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Video) “I can’t believe this is in my hands,” she said, holding up her statue. “I cant believe this is real life. I’m really overwhelmed.” PHOTOS: Oscars 2014: The Red-Carpet Arrivals The actress, who made her feature film debut in Steve McQueen’s drama, has had a whirlwind awards season, topping it off with a win at the Academy Awards. “What I’ve learned for myself is that I don’t have to be anybody else and that myself is good enough,” she told reporters. “When I’m being true to myself, I can avail myself to such extraordinary things – such as this!” Still clearly waiting for her win to sink in, the charming actress credited her parents for being her inspiration in keeping her grounded and focused on the work. PHOTOS: Oscars 2014: Best and Worst Moments She added that many past nominees has also shared some words of wisdom with her as she embarked on the marathon that is awards season. “I think the message that I’ve gotten from many people who have been in this position is they’ve said from their hearts that the outcome doesn’t matter — that you’ve already won. The work has been done,” she added. Nyong’o has become a fashion icon throughout her first awards season, but backstage she emphasized that the Hollywood world was still very new to her: “This …
Posted in Movie News | Leave a commentPrince to Take Over ‘Arsenio Hall Show’ (Video)
March 1, 2014The singer will be the sole guest on March 5, Hall announced Thursday. by Philiana Ng The Arsenio Hall Show is getting the big guns. One day after Jay Leno helped make a surprise season-two announcement, Arsenio Hall — with help from a look-a-like — announced that Prince would be the sole guest on Wednesday, March 5, for what’s billed as “a rare late-night appearance.” Prince, who recently guest-starred in New Girl‘s Super Bowl episode, will perform several songs and be interviewed by Hall, sharing his plans for the year. “The Arsenio Hall Show has always been so welcoming to us in the past and so we wanted to return that favor,” Hall says, reading off a letter written by Prince. Arsenio Hall Show’ Renewed for Second Season Watch the announcement below. Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/prince-take-arsenio-hall-show-684231
Posted in Movie News | Leave a commentFROM THE ROUGH Trailer
February 28, 2014Synopsis: FROM THE ROUGH, starring Academy Award nominees Taraji P. Henson and Michael Clarke Duncan and Tom Felton, is the inspirational true story of Catana Starks from historically black university Tennessee State, who became the first woman ever to coach an all-men’s team at the collegiate level. Through grit and determination, she overcame incredible odds and deep-seated prejudice from all corners to guide a rag-tag group of golfers to an all-time record championship season. From the Rough celebrates this remarkable woman’s triumph against overwhelming odds. See Trailer: FROM THE ROUGH open April 25.
Posted in Movie News | Leave a commentCOCOA PRINCESS Debuts
February 28, 2014TELEVISION WRITER AND PRODUCER STACEY EVANS MORGAN MAKES HER DEBUT AS A CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR WITH THE RELEASE OF HER HIGHLY ANTICIPATED BOOK, COCOA PRINCESS. COCOA PRINCESS, written by Stacey Evans Morgan and beautifully illustrated by Fred Matamoros takes readers into a day in the life of young Coretta, who prefers to be called Cocoa Princess, as dubbed by her father. She sees everything from a Royal point-of-view and wants everyone to do his or her part to be EARTH SMART! The hardcover storybook also comes with a read-along CD (read by the author) that includes the GO GREEN song, written and produced by Stacey Evans Morgan, arranged by well known Los Angeles based musician/producer/engineer Demetric Collins, and features the vocals of Nikko Allen. COCOA PRINCESS was published in print by Nu Urban Audio & Book Publishers and released January 14, 2014. Cocoa gives the reader a glimpse of her world as she prepares for a visit from her grandparents, coming all the way from Jamaica, W.I. She wants to make her Royal entrance when they arrive but her dog (Princess Puffington a/k/a Puffy) has other plans. Stacey’s own daughter, whom she has lovingly called Cocoa Princess since her birth, inspired the story. “I wanted my child as well as all children to see a beautiful, positive image of a girl proud to be in the cocoa skin she’s in, wearing a super thick Afro-puff hairstyle, tiara and all,” Evans stated. “The main message to all children is that they should see themselves as royal, along with encouraging sustainability or as Cocoa Princess proclaims ‘Let’s keep our Royal land beautiful and clean… GO GREEN!’” Currently, the book is available exclusively online at http://CocoaPrincess.bigcartel.com, but it will make its Royal retail debut at all major booksellers and as an e-book for the Kindle, the Nook, the Kobo, all Apple devices and at any vendor that sells e-books, later in …
Posted in BronzeLens Film Festival - August 21–30, 2026 | Leave a commentMusic Icon Teddy Riley Receives Black History Month Salute
February 21, 2014Music Icon Teddy Riley Receives Black History Month Salute on “The Producer’s Corner with Spud Too Tight” Music Production Expert Spud Too Tight Talks with Riley’s Former A&R Consultant Tiger Da Writer in Video Tribute Interview Photo Credit: Ray Lopez Dharknight Media Minneapolis –“The Producer’s Corner with Spud Too Tight,” a renowned celebrity music production and tech talk show since 2009, paid special homage to legendary icon Teddy Riley with a special in-depth interview with singer, songwriter Darryl Easterling ask Tiger Da Writer during the show’s most recent installment. Tiger Da Writer recaps his career as Riley’s former A&R consultant during the 30-minute video production with host Spud Too Tight, with both acknowledging Riley’s vast musical contributions and unwavering support for their professional pursuits. Tiger Da Writer shares how Riley opened up his home to him in 2008 and soon after offered him an opportunity to serve as an A&R consultant. The position served as impetus for a list of esteemed accomplishments throughout his career. “Teddy Riley advised me to never rush your music, let it come, keep it simple but never erase a track as it is like throwing away millions,” disclosed Tiger Da Writer. Darryl Easterling aka Tiger Da Writer Tiger Da Writer was signed early on to producer Easy Mo Bee as a recording artist, and has worked with Montel Jordan and Mario and wrote “Highway To Love.” In 2009 he worked with producer Sir Jinx and wrote and performed the hook to Ice Cube’s “Life in California” on the “I AM The West” album. The album was released in 2010. He has since launched his own company, M&T A&R Consulting LLC. Music producer and composer Spud Too Tight details how the King of New Jack Swing changed his life musically and technically by providing him a new blue print of how to run studio. Spud Too Tight converted from MAC to PC based on Riley’s mentoring and advice. “After several personal …
Posted in Fitness | Leave a commentTYLER PERRY’S THE SINGLE MOMS CLUB – in theaters March 14
February 20, 2014Synopsis: Brought together by an incident at their children’s school, a group of single mothers from different walks of life bond, and create a support group that helps them find comedy in the obstacles of life, as well as their inner strength to overcome their personal challenges. TYLER PERRY’S THE SINGLE MOMS CLUB is written, produced and directed by Tyler Perry. Lionsgate and Tyler Perry Studios Present, A Tyler Perry Studios/Lionsgate Production. http://www.thesinglemomsclub.com/ In Theaters March 11.
Posted in Cinema | Leave a commentKansas City Chiefs Quintin Demps Talks Purpose By Faith
February 20, 2014Th Quintin Demps of the Kansas City Chiefs about #DempsTalentSearch & more! “How we prepare for an opponent is the same way I prepare for a testimony I’m about to give.” Q Demps “I really embrace the fact that the Lord is using me to as a vessel to bring hope.” Q Demps In celebration of the recent launch of Purpose By Faith, Quintin Demps, the founder of the indie label launched a talent search competition to seek an artist to be featured on his upcoming album, slated for a summer 2014 release. To participate, entrants were asked to submit a 15-second video highlighting their singing abilities via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. website: http://purposebyfaith.com
Posted in 2026 BET AWARDS | Leave a commentAND THEN THERE WAS YOU DVD Release
February 11, 2014AND THEN THERE WAS YOU Synopsis Joshua (Leon) and Natalie (Garcelle Beauvais) appear to be the picture-perfect couple, but looks can be deceiving. When Natalie discovers her husband has led a secret life, she is forced to deal with losing everything she loves. While picking up the pieces of her shattered world, the process of healing introduces some newfound obstacles in the form of a new love interest (Brian White). Now, Natalie must test the boundaries of her trust and the capacity of her heart before she can love again. Lynn Whitfield, Greg Vaughn and Trilby Glover costar in this fresh start romance from award-winning director Leila Djansi (The Ties That Bind). AND THEN THERE WAS YOU stars Leon, Garcelle Beauvais, Brian White and Lynn Whitfield and arrives on DVD (plus Digital Ultraviolet), Digital HD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View on Tuesday, February 11 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment DVD RELEASE – February 11.
Posted in Cinema | Leave a commentABOUT LAST NIGHT in theaters February 14
February 10, 2014ABOUT LAST NIGHT Synopsis: A modern reimagining of the classic romantic comedy, this contemporary version closely follows new love for two couples as they journey from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world. Starring: Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, Joy Bryant, Christopher McDonald and Paula Patton. Directed By: Steve Pink Screenplay By: Leslye Headland. Based on the Screenplay by Tim Kazurinsky & Denise DeClue. Based upon ‘Sexual Pervisity in Chicago’ by David Mamet Produced By: Will Packer, Will Gluck Executive Producer: Glenn S. Gainor Producer: J. Miles Dale. In Theaters Valentine’s Day!
Posted in Cinema | Leave a comment12 YEARS A SLAVE INTERVIEW with Director Steven Rodney McQueen
February 6, 2014By: Kam Williams Artist and filmmaker Steven Rodney McQueen was born in London on October 9, 1969. His critically-acclaimed directorial debut, Hunger, won the Camera d’Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. He followed that up with the incendiary offering Shame, a well-received, thought-provoking drama about addiction and secrecy in the modern world. In 1996, McQueen was the recipient of an ICA Futures Award. A couple of years later, he won a DAAD artist’s scholarship to Berlin. Besides exhibiting at the ICA and at the Kunsthalle in Zürich, he also won the coveted Turner Prize. He has exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Musee d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Documenta, and at the 53rd Venice Biennale as a representative of Great Britain. Steve and his wife, cultural critic Bianca Stigter, live and work in Amsterdam, which is where they are raising their son, Dexter, and daughter, Alex. In this interview, McQueen talks about his latest film, 12 Years a Slave, which has been nominated for 9 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Kam Williams: Hi Steve. Thanks for honoring me with the opportunity to interview you. Steve McQueen: Thanks so much for the interest, Kam. Williams: Editor/Legist Patricia Turnier asks: What does it mean to you to be in charge of adapting Solomon Northup’s memoir? How do you explain that his autobiography was buried for around a hundred years contrary to those of some of his contemporaries like Frederick Douglass? McQueen: I feel tremendously honored but I also feel a tremendous responsibility because through this film we can bring Solomon Northrup’s memory to the surface. His story was buried for so long. When the book first came out in 1853, it was a phenomenal best seller for its time, and sold 27,000 copies in 18 months. But what …
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